Weekend Planner: Art Awards, Frogs, Cats and Dogs, and a Sunrise Service
Here is our pick of activities going on in or around Oconee County this weekend.
Southworks: National Juried Art Exhibition Opening Reception and Awards
Where/When: Friday, April 6 from 6-8 p.m. at OCAF
Why Go: To see a collection of works selected from talented artists across the nation.
Pricing: FREE
Where/When: Friday, April 6 from 7-9 p.m. at Sandy Creek Nature Center
Why Go: To learn about and search the property for newts, salamanders and frogs.
Pricing: $7 for ACC resident families, $10 for non-ACC resident families
Easter Egg Hunt at Oconee Veterans Park
Where/When: Saturday, April 7 at Oconee Veterans Park starting at 11 a.m. The Easter egg hunt will begin at 1:15 p.m.
Why Go: To enjoy a beautiful spring day at the park with the family. Kids will have a blast scrambling for Easter eggs and participating in other activities.
Pricing: FREE
Where/When: Saturday, April 7 at the Athens Area Humane Society from 1-4 p.m.
Why Go: To receive low-cost services such as rabies vaccination, flea treatment, microchip identification for your pet.
Pricing: $5 to $35
Easter Sunrise Service at Ashford Manor
Where/When: Sunday, April 8 at 7 a.m. in the garden of Ashford Manor
Why Go: To celebrate Easter in the beauty of nature and enjoy breakfast and fellowship following the service provided by Ashford Memorial Methodist Church and Watkinsville First Christian Church.
Pricing: FREE