Looking for fun things to do in Columbus, GA this weekend? Look no further! See below for a sample of the happenings in the area and if you still want more check out the Community Calendar.
“2nd ANNUAL APPLAUSE FOR PAWS” at Rivermill Event Center
If you have ever had, currently have, or are even planning in the near future to have a pet…you’re going to love this one! It’s the 2nd Annual Applause for PAWS event at Rivermill Event Center and it will feature local celebrities and well-known folks and their pets on stage. They’ll perform in the spotlight and dazzle the audience and judges with their tricks and talents…just proving to us pet-folks why we think of our pets as best buddies and part of the family! The best part? All the proceeds will benefit PAWS Humane & its numerous community outreach programs and that will help them help out the four-legged friends who are waiting for their forever-family! If you haven’t been to the new PAWS facility, take a ride out Milgen Rd, walk through & be amazed!
Location: Rivermill Event Center
Dates/Times: Friday (August 19) 6:30pm
Admission: $75 included cocktail hour, dinner and lots of talent!
For More Information: 706.565.0035 www.pawshumane.org
“AMPHIBIANS OF THE NIGHT” at Oxbow Meadows
Here’s another good reason to head out to Oxbow Meadows and check out their brand new facility! Friday night, they’re bringing in an ecologist with the Dept of Natural Resources to lead an indoor presentation highlighting frogs and salamanders found in streams and wetlands. …And that would be cool enough…especially after you have a chance to look around at the exhibits in the facility…BUT…after the presentation, you get to go on an evening hike along the wetland trail, identifying the frogs that are croaking and even examining any that are found! You’ll get a manual with monitoring protocol and a color ID key. Admission is free, but you need to RSVP because it’s limited to 25 participants. If this program fills up, not to worry because they have more special programming going on this weekend!
Location: Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
Dates/Times: Friday (August 19) 7:00pm
Admission: FREE! But make sure you RSVP!
For More Information: 706.507.8553 oxbow.columbusstate.edu
“ANNE OF AVONLEA” with The Family Theatre
Here’s a play the whole family will enjoy! It’s “Anne of Avonlea” and it’s being put on by the Family Theatre…who by the way, have been producing quality, family theatre in Columbus since 1997! If you’re familiar with the classic story of “Anne of Green Gables,” then you probably know this is a sequel to that. It continues the exciting adventures of one of literature’s most enduring characters, Anne Shirley…from her first days as a young teacher to her departure for Redmond College and there are also some flashback to Anne’s young life and how she came to live a Green Gables. Appropriate for all ages in the family!
Location: 2100 Hamilton Road (Theatre Annex of Rosehill Baptist Church)
Dates/Times: Fridays & Saturdays from Aug 19-27 7:30pm
Admission: Adults: $10; Seniors & Military: $8; Student: $6
For More Information: 706.536.8052 www.familytheatre.org
“3rd ANNUAL SPRINGER BLOCK PARTY” at Springer Opera House
Here’s a something different to do on a Saturday night! When’s the last time you’ve been to a real block party? You’ve got a chance to be in the middle of one this weekend with the 3rd Annual Springer Block Party! It’s an event to celebrate the great team of volunteers at the Springer and to celebrate the just-announced 2011-2012 season. This year’s theme is “The Blues Brothers!” Columbus native and Nashville recording artist, Joey Allcorn will be performing and there will be food vendors, beer tent, a kid's area complete with games and a dunk tank, tours of the theatre starting every hour and so much more! And if you’ve ever thought about volunteering at the Springer, you can find out more!
Location: Springer Opera House (103 10th Street)
Dates/Times: Saturday (Aug 20) 6:00-10:00pm
Admission: FREE!
For More Information: 706.327.3688 springeroperahouse.org