Tuesday, August 11

A free Childcare Summit will be held from 5–7 p.m. at the Colquitt County Agricultural Extension Office, 350 Veterans Parkway North in Moultrie. The program is intended for current and prospective childcare providers and will cover licensing, financing, business planning, Georgia DECAL requirements and available funding programs. Advance registration is available through the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce. ◆

The Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce will hold Business After Hours from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at West Coast Vegan Grill, 100 West Central Avenue in downtown Moultrie. The free networking event is open to Chamber members and members of the community. Additional information is available from the Chamber. ◆

Wednesday, August 12

Salsa: Movement, Music and Connection continues at noon at the Albany Area Arts Council, 215 North Jackson Street. Instructor Autumn Cockrell leads the senior-accessible program, which introduces participants of all experience levels to salsa steps, musicality and movement at a comfortable pace. Another class is scheduled for Aug 19. ◆

Wednesday Brews and Bingo will be offered at Pretoria Farm, 5626 Walker Ducker Station Road near Albany. The weekly event is free, family-friendly and includes bingo cards and daubers. Leashed dogs are also welcome. Additional Wednesday sessions are scheduled for Aug 19 and 26. Participants should confirm the weekly starting time with Pretoria Farm. ◆

Thursday, August 13

Burgers and Bingo will be held from 5:30–7 p.m. at Lee County Primary School, 282 Magnolia Avenue in Leesburg. Families should confirm admission, meal and bingo-card information with the school before attending. ◆

The City of Tifton will conduct evening mosquito spraying in District 2 from 7–10 p.m. Residents in the affected area may want to bring pets indoors and limit unnecessary outdoor activity while spraying is underway. Spraying is subject to weather and operational conditions. Updates are available through the City of Tifton calendar. ◆

Friday, August 14

Kids in America will bring its Total ’80s Tribute to the Tift Theatre for the Performing Arts beginning at 7 p.m. The concert celebrates the music, style and energy of the 1980s. Ticket information is available through the Tift Theatre and the City of Tifton calendar. ◆

Saturday, August 15

The Tift Park Community Market will be open from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at 1301 North Monroe Street in Albany. The weekly market features locally grown produce, arts, crafts, food and products from community vendors. Additional August markets are scheduled for Aug 22 and 29. Vendor setup is free. ◆

The Backyard Battle Wiffleball Tournament will begin at 9 a.m. at the Crisp County Sports Complex in Cordele. The fundraiser benefits the Gateway Center Child Advocacy Center. Team registration is $100 for five players. Spectators and potential participants should confirm availability and tournament details before traveling. ◆

Plains will begin its fifth annual Butterfly Daze weekend in honor of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Saturday’s activities include the Rosalynn Carter Memorial Food Distribution at 8 a.m. in the Historic Plains Inn parking lot, 106 Main Street. Volunteers are welcome. ◆

Saturday evening’s Butterfly Daze schedule includes a ticketed Presidential Descendants VIP Reception at 6 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by a performance of Give ’Em Hell, Harry, featuring Clifton Truman Daniel, at Plains High School, 300 North Bond Street. Tickets and the complete schedule are available through Friends of Jimmy Carter. ◆

Sunday, August 16

Butterfly Daze continues in Plains with a community-wide program titled “Rosalynn” beginning at 11 a.m. at Plains Methodist Church, 301 West Church Street. A community potluck and birthday cake will follow the service. ◆

A wreath-laying ceremony honoring Rosalynn Carter will begin at 1 p.m. at Carter Gardens, 1 Woodland Drive in Plains. Unless otherwise identified by the organizers, Butterfly Daze activities are free and open to the public. Visitors should review the official schedule before traveling. ◆

Tuesday, August 18

The Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce will present its State of the Community program at Southern Regional Technical College. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with the program running from 8–9:45 a.m. Panel discussions will address the local economy, workforce development and quality of life. Admission is $20 and includes breakfast. Advance registration is encouraged. ◆

The City of Tifton will offer a Building Your Business Website workshop from 5:30–7 p.m. through its Financial Literacy Initiative. The program is intended to help local entrepreneurs and small-business owners better understand the fundamentals of building and maintaining an effective website. Registration and location information are available through the City of Tifton calendar. ◆

The Albany City Commission will meet beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 100 of the Albany-Dougherty Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue. Commission agendas and meeting information are available from the City of Albany. ◆

Wednesday, August 19

The Albany Area Arts Council will hold its final currently scheduled Salsa: Movement, Music and Connection class at noon at 215 North Jackson Street. The welcoming program is designed for participants of varying ages and experience levels. ◆

Wednesday Brews and Bingo returns to Pretoria Farm, 5626 Walker Ducker Station Road. Bingo is free to play, materials are provided and the event is family-friendly. ◆

Thursday, August 20

The Albany Museum of Art will present Corks and Canvases: Van Gogh from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at 311 Meadowlark Drive. Participants will create a painting inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s Butterflies and Poppies. The cost is $35 for the public and $30 for museum donors, with supplies and refreshments included. Advance reservations are required. ◆

The City of Tifton will conduct evening mosquito spraying in District 3 from 7–10 p.m., weather and conditions permitting. ◆

Saturday, August 22

The Tift Park Community Market will be open from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at 1301 North Monroe Street in Albany. ◆

The inspirational stage production I Brought It on Myself will be presented beginning at 6 p.m. at the Tift Theatre for the Performing Arts. Ticket and seating information is available through the theatre and the City of Tifton. ◆

Sunday, August 23

Contemporary Christian recording artist Crowder will perform from 7:30–9 p.m. at the John Hunt Auditorium at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, 15 RDC Road. Ticket information is available through the event listing. ◆

Tuesday, August 25

The Albany Museum of Art will hold its After School Art Club for elementary-age students from 3:30–5 p.m. at 311 Meadowlark Drive. Families should contact the museum in advance for registration, availability and participation information. ◆

The Albany City Commission will meet beginning at 6 p.m. in Room 100 of the Albany-Dougherty Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue. ◆

Wednesday, August 26

The Albany Museum of Art will hold its After School Art Club for middle- and high-school students from 3:30–5 p.m. at 311 Meadowlark Drive. Advance registration is recommended. ◆

Wednesday Brews and Bingo returns to Pretoria Farm, 5626 Walker Ducker Station Road. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the community. ◆

Thursday, August 27

Coffee and Commerce will be held from 7:45–8:45 a.m. at Colquitt EMC, 16 Rowland Drive in Moultrie. The free morning networking program is open to Chamber members and other members of the business community. Additional information is available through the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber. ◆

The Moultrie YMCA will hold its 30th annual Bud Vereen Memorial Golf Tournament at Sunset Country Club. Lunch begins at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Team registration is $800, with proceeds supporting YMCA youth sports programs. Advance registration is required. ◆

Albany State University will hold its President’s Speaking Series from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Joseph W. Holley Fine Arts Center, 504 College Drive. The featured speaker will be entrepreneur and historic-preservation advocate Devon M. Henry. The program is free, with advance registration available online. ◆

The City of Tifton will conduct evening mosquito spraying in District 4 from 7–10 p.m., weather and conditions permitting. ◆

Saturday, August 29

The Tift Park Community Market will be open from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at 1301 North Monroe Street in Albany. ◆

The Albany Museum of Art’s summer exhibitions will close for the season. The exhibitions include Sense of Place: Green Book Sites in Albany, Georgia, Moments in the Good Life City, Vitus Shell: Power of Sight, The Middle Way and The Home of Birds. Museum admission is free. The galleries are open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. ◆

Comedian and radio personality Sheryl Underwood will bring her “I Need a Job Tour” to the Albany Municipal Auditorium at 8 p.m. The auditorium is located at 200 North Jackson Street. Tickets are available through Live Nation and authorized ticket outlets. ◆

One Enchanted Evening will be presented beginning at 7 p.m. at the Tift Theatre for the Performing Arts. Ticket information is available through the theatre and the City of Tifton calendar. ◆

Ongoing Events

The Tift Park Community Market is held every Saturday through October from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Tift Park in Albany. The market features local produce, food, arts, crafts and community vendors. ◆

The Albany Museum of Art is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at 311 Meadowlark Drive. General admission is free. ◆

The gravesites of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter are open to the public daily from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains. Admission is free. Visitors should verify current National Park Service operating conditions before traveling, particularly during severe weather or federal schedule changes. ◆

Free water slides at Albany’s Riverfront Park are expected to continue through mid-August on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Because the attraction is nearing the end of its announced summer run, families should confirm availability before traveling. ◆

That’s your Southwest Georgia Community Calendar. To have a nonprofit, school, church, civic or community event included in a future calendar, send the information in advance. Dates, times, admission requirements and locations can change, so confirm details with the sponsoring organization before attending. ◆