Around Town, November 2017
Activism and Lobbying Class
Guest speakers Dean Sines, Kelley Hammock and Kim Smith are part of two hour-long classes, both open to the public, in which you can learn how to lobby and advocate for marijuana decriminalization and legalization. Refreshments will be served. Hosted by Peachtree NORMAL of Columbus, Ga.
3 – 5 p.m., Nov. 4, Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus
Word UP Weekly Open Mic
Join CIRCA Craft Cocktails for this weekly open mic event. Whether you have poetry, music or comedy to share, or if you want to enjoy the creative work of others, this chic space is the perfect place to spend a Wednesday evening. Sign-up starts at 7:45 p.m.
8 – 10 p.m., Nov. 8, 15, 22 & 29, CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Front Avenue, Columbus
Holiday Hope – Grief Workshop
Join Columbus Hospice of Georgia and Alabama for a free workshop. Topics include integrating grief and loss during the holidays, and reflections on grief, loss and healing. Refreshments provided. RSVP at (706) 569-7992.
3 – 4:30 p.m., Nov. 9, Columbus Hospice of Georgia and Alabama, 7020 Moon Road, Columbus
Learning to Invest
William Roundtree, of Synovus Securities, discusses the various types of investments and hw to set your own financial goals. For information, call the Adult Services Department at (706) 243-2669.
Nov. 9, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus
Columbus Hockey Association: Try Hockey for Free
This event is designed to provide kids, between ages four and nine, a completely free opportunity to try youth hockey. A limited amount of equipment is available to borrow. Our top coaches will be on the ice to assist your child in learning the basics. Your son or daughter does not need any previous skating or hockey experience. Registration information available at tryhockeyforfree.com.
Nov. 11, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Columbus Ice Rink, 400 4th Street, Columbus
Plug Uglies Party and Open House
The Plug Uglies Wrecking Crew is a punk rock and music social club in Columbus, Ga. This event is an open invitation to anyone who is unsure about what the club is and wants to learn more, or is interested in joining the club and wants to know the next steps. Know about the club, don’t want to join, and still want to party? Come on get rowdy!
Nov. 12, 5 p.m. – midnight, The Estate, 1231 Midway Drive, Columbus
Bicycle Night at Fantasy in Lights
Pedal your way through Fantasy In Lights and experience this light and sound show spectacular by two wheels. This is a family friendly event. All bikes must have a light, and it’s festive to decorate. Young families encouraged to go earlier rather than later.
For tickets, call 1-800-898-4868.
Nov. 12, 6 – 9 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 4500 South Pine Mountain Drive, Pine Mountain, Ga.
Open House, Public Tour & Peek In – ColumbusMakesIT
Curiosity getting the better of you? Want to visit and see what ColumbusMakesIT is all about? What is a Makerspace, anyway? Join ColumbusMakesIT for their Public Open House night and see what they’re all about.
Nov. 13, 6 p.m., ColumbusMakesIT, 710-B Front Avenue, Columbus
Sugar Bert Boxing Title Belt National Championship
Three days of amateur Olympic style boxing tournament for boxers of all ages. Double elimination tournament. Winners of each weight class division will win a Title Belt and advance to the National Championship, Nov. 18 through 21 in Kissimmee, Fl. at Disney World.
Nov. 17 through 20, Columbus Convention and Exhibition Center, 801 Front Avenue, Columbus
American Frontier Days
Meet a trapper, talk to a soldier and throw a tomahawk. See living skills displays from local historians. Walk through time from the mid-1700s to the late 1800s. Donations accepted for admission. Event is located at the baseball field across from the Liberty Bell Pool.
Nov. 18 & 19, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga.
Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam Open Mic
Calling all young artists! Event is open to area youth, ages 13 through 19. Whether you’re a poet, singer, comedian or rapper, all talent is welcomed. Sign-up for the open mic starts at 3:30 p.m..
Nov. 18, 4 – 6 p.m., Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, Columbus
Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser
Join us for a fundraiser supporting the Children’s Miracle Network. The fundraiser is all day, noon until 8 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in the park, and don’t forget to tell the cashier you are there for the fundraiser.
Nov. 22, noon till 8 p.m., Launch Trampoline Park, 7607 Veterans Parkway, Columbus
Chattahoochee Valley Writer’s Club, Authorpreneurship Workshop
Half day workshop to discuss marketing ideas for the new author in today’s changing publishing world. Enjoy lunch while we learn and discuss how to help your book matter the most after it is written.
Nov. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Columbus Botanical Garden, 3603 Weeks Road, Columbus