May 1-3, 8-10, & 15/17 - The Springer Opera House presents Greater Tuna. The first of the Tuna, Texas comedy romps stars your favorite characters from Texas’ third smallest, zaniest town. Judge Roscoe Buckner has been found dead wearing a Dale Evans swimsuit and radio station owner Vera Carp is trying to ban Romeo and Juliet from the Tuna library. One of the most outrageously witty shows in theatre history! For tickets, call the Springer Box Office at 706.327.3688.
May 16 & 17 - American Cancer Society holds its annual Relay for Life at Kinnett Stadium to raise funds and awareness for cancer treatment and research. Event begins at 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony and survivors’ lap and run until 7 a.m. on the May 17 with a final “relay family” lap! For more info call 706.324.4574.
May 18 - Arts in the Park will be held in and around the Bandshell at Lakebottom Park from noon until 7 p.m. Artwork by area artists, concerts by local musicians, food and children’s activities. Free admission. Artwork and concessions available for purchase. For more info contact Leigh Stewart at 706.327.9533 or jlstewart@knology.net.
May 29-31 - Callaway Gardens hosts the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) Southeastern Council Conclave. Learn the basics or expand your knowledge of the sport. Registration for the entire weekend is only $20 per person. For more information about the conclave visit www.fffsec.org or contact Callaway Gardens fishing operations manager and show chair, Carl Warmouth, at 1.800.CALLAWAY (ext. 5142) or e-mail fishing@callawaygardens.com.
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June 11 - The Cunningham Center’s Professional Women’s Luncheon will feature “Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Taking Your Family with You” and “Image for Today’s Professional Woman.” Lunch is $35. For more info call 706.569.2651.
June 14 – September 21 - The Columbus Museum presents 2008 Columbus Biennial featuring the work of a unique and diverse group of artists from Georgia and its five contiguous states: Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. The media represented include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles and installation. For more information, visit columbusmuseum.com or call 706.748.2562.
June 14 - The Columbus Botanical Garden presents Herbs for Health and Beauty. Herb-based facials, skin and hair treatments, lotions and tonics are featured in this hands-on workshop. Choose from several personal care products to make yourself. All instructions and materials are included. Cost $25/$20 members.
Call 706.327.8400 or e-mail watchyourgardengrow@yahoo.com to register.
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