1) : Legend has it St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland... Discuss snake species and bust a few myths, encounter live snakes, hike the turning-green nature trail, 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Bear Hollow Zoo, free and open to the public.
2.) Melting Point (Athens): St. Patrick's Day Celebration featuring Irish band Ballybeg, special guests Calico Jig and The Drake School of Irish Dance, food and spirits on site, festive atmosphere, 6:30p.m. until 11 p.m.
3) The Georgia Club: Luck of the Irish Bingo Buffet Saturday; March 19; 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.at the Clubhouse; dinner is Mulligatawny stew, salad bar, corned beef, baked chicken and assorted vegetables; $20; reservations needed, call (770) 725-8100.
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4) Terry Kay reads from Bogmeadow's Wish: Georgia author reads from his new novel, a love story set in Ireland, 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble in Athens, be one of the first to buy a copy.
5) John McDermott at Festival Hall: World-renowned Irish tenor performing at Festival Hall, beer and wine, all ages, $45-$100, celtic and pop music, beautiful location, short drive, 8:00 p.m. on March 19.