1. GeorgiaCares will present a workshop on Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program. The class is hosted by the Athens Community Council on Aging and will take place in Winterville, at the Winterville Depot, today from 10am-10:30am. In addition to discussing the upcoming Open Enrollment session, individuals may be screened for eligibility and sign up for an appointment with a counselor for further assistance with their application.
2. The ladies of Kappa Alpha Theta are hosting an old-fashioned Carnival to celebrate the Athens-Oconee CASA, a local nonprofit serving abused and neglected children in our community by providing trained community volunteers to act as legal advocates, speaking up for the best interest of children. Today, from 5pm-8pm, there will be cotton candy, snow cones, hot dogs, hamburgers, face painting, as well as a dunking booth with fraternity members.
3. Another wonderful will take place today, and will feature a Santana Tribute band. Gates will open at 5pm, giving you a chance to find your seat and enjoy a picnic before the opening act takes the stage at 6pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under, and tables are available to rent for a fee. Guests can also have Bulldawg Food deliver their dinner from or .
4. It’s time for Kindermarket at the Athens YMCA! This gigantic consignment sale, which focuses mainly on children’s clothing and gear, also has home decor, adult clothing and shoes. Arrive on Thursday for a preview sale from 6pm-9pm, for which admission is $4. Friday, entry to the sale is free, and the hours are 11am-7pm. On Saturday, some of the items will be half-off, and the hours are 8am-12pm.
5. Athens Creative Theatre's production of the classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney's "My Son Pinocchio", playing this weekend at the Morton Theatre. Audiences will love following Pinocchio's journey from an awkward wooden puppet to a real, live boy and will be charmed by Geppetto's transformation from demanding creator to a real, live father. The show begins Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7:30pm, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 15.
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