THURSDAY

Diabetes Class, 5 p.m. May 24, Johnston Lakes Library, Folsom Room, 720 Lakes Blvd., Lake Park. Sponsored by Chancy Drugs. Learn how to conquer diabetes. Topics from medication mysteries to delicious dishes. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call 559-9394.

FRIDAY

Valwood School graduation, 1 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Rainwater Conference Center.

Valdosta High School graduation, 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.

Georgia Christian School graduation, 7 p.m. Friday, May 25.

Victory Christian School graduation, 7 p.m. Friday, May 25.

Open Bible Christian School graduation, 8 p.m. Friday, May 25.

SATURDAY

Lowndes High School graduation, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26.

Highland Christian Academy graduation, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26.

An Artistic Exploration with Julie Skinner class at Turner Center for the Arts May 26 for $15 fee. Ages 5-7 meet 10 a.m. to noon, and ages 8-12 meet 1-3 p.m.

SUNDAY

Grief Support Group meetings weekly on Sundays, 4-6 p.m. at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 100 E. Park Ave. New people are welcome to join the group at anytime during the 13 weeks series. Each session will include a video presentation, discussion and sharing time. Cost is $15 for the course workbook. To register or for more information, contact Pastor David Tart at (229) 300-8805 or revdtart@bellsouth.net.

MONDAY

Baytree Fellowship AA meetings, 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Friday; 7 p.m. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 200 S. Lee St. Monday – Fridays and Sundays are open discussion AA meetings. Saturdays will be an AA speaker meeting.All of the meetings are non-smoking and wheelchair accessible.

TUESDAY

Little Actors Theater Dance Camp, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. May 29-June 9, 1108 S. Patterson St. Cost: $200 with a production at the end camp. Camps are for children 5-19. Visit www.latvaldosta.com to register or call 229-292-4742.

Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest & Gallery Opening Reception, Turner Center for the Arts, 527 N. Patterson St. Deadline to enter the contest is Thursday, May 31, 2018. All submitted photos should reflect the life and beauty within the Valdosta City limits. No entry fee. Also, will kick off the 10th Anniversary of the Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest. Voting will run through July 11. For four weeks, the public can view the displayed photos in the Center’s Tillman Gallery and cast votes for favorites. Free & open to the public. Visit turnercenter.org/events/.

Line dance lessons Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Train Depot 40 E. Plant Ave., Homerville. Call 912-599-0252 to sign up.

Exploring Me with Cheryl Jowers, 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Turner Center for the Arts, 527 N. Patterson St. Exploring Me is an introduction to children’s weekly art classes. In this 6-week course held every Tuesday, each child will explore self-portraits by executing three distinctly different processes using a variety of media. Ages 6-10, $60 fee for the entire six weeks. For more information, call 247-2787 or visit the Arts Center.

UPCOMING

Preschool Story Time, 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Salter Hahira Library, 220 E. Main St., Hahira. Stories, finger plays, puppets, and activities that will help little ones learn to love reading. Suitable for children birth – 3 1/2 years. Call 229-794-3063.

Preschool Story Time, 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday, Johnston Lakes Library, 720 Lakes Blvd., Lake Park.

Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday during the school year, Miller Lakeland Library, 18 S. Valdosta Road. Join in for stories, rhymes and activities which can help your little ones learn to love reading.

 LaToya’s School of Dance holds  3rd Annual Summer Recital, Matinee Show 2 p.m. Friday, June 1. Tickets are $3 per person. A Ballet Show,  3 p.m. June 2 and at 6 p.m., there will be a the Hip Hop Show. Advance tickets are $10: Door admission is $15. All shows will be held at the Valdosta Parks and Recreation Auditorium located at 1901 N. Forrest St. The theme is: “Rhythm Nation: Just Believe.” For more information or tickets, call (229) 403-4813; (229) 403-4813 or visit: www.latoyacrawford.org 

First Friday Contemplative Service, 5:30 p.m., June 1, First Presbyterian Church, 313 N. Patterson. A worship opportunity open to the whole community as part of the downtown Valdosta First Friday events.

Karaoke on Demand, Wednesday-Saturday, Rum Runner Sports Bar, 3988 N. Valdosta Road.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival, 7 p.m. May 31, Mathis Auditorium, 2300b N. Ashley St. There will be 13 films, speakers, refreshments, auction, and raffle prizes. Tickets: $10. Event is to benefit WWALS Watershed Coalition. For more information, call (850) 290-2350.

Kids’ Weekend Pottery Workshops with Julie Barnes Smith, 10 a.m. – noon June 2, Center for the Arts, 527 N. Patterson St. Ages 5-12. Fee: $20. To register, call 247-2787.

18th Annual Youth Fishing Derby, 7 a.m. 11 a.m. June 2, Flatlanders Lake, Lakeland. Children ages 3-15 are invited to join the festivities of fishing, snacks, and a raffle. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and fishing will take place from 7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m. First, second, and third place prices will be awarded for longest fish and most fish to each age group. This event is hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Banks Lake Outdoors, Okefenokee Wildlife League, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Lakeland. There will be a raffle with prizes that are donated by event supporters. Raffles will begin at 10:30 a.m. For more information about the fishing derby, contact the Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge at (912) 496-7836 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily.

Big Tent Celebration, “A drug awareness program,” 7 p.m. June 2, 2316 Old Clyattville Road. 

South Georgia Regional Library holds “Called” Meeting 1 p.m., June 4, Valdosta Lowndes County Library, 300 Woodrow Wilson Drive.

Wiregrass EdVenture Camp at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Valdosta campus, 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m., June 5-7. Cost: $70 (discount for multiple siblings after first enrollment). Cost includes class materials, drinks and snacks for two breaks a day. Register at www.ventbrit.com and search for Wiregrass EdVenture Camp – Valdosta Campus. Info: 29-333-2122.

Wiregrass EdVenture Camp at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Cook campus, 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m., June 5. Cost: $20 (discount for multiple siblings after first enrollment). Cost includes class materials, drinks and snacks for two breaks a day. Register at www.ventbrit.com and search for Wiregrass EdVenture Camp – C00i Campus. Info: 229-333-2122.

Baytree Fellowship AA meetings, 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Friday, 7 p.m. Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, 200 S. Lee St. Monday – Fridays and Sundays are open discussion AA meetings: Saturdays will be an AA speaker meeting; All of the meetings are non-smoking and wheelchair accessible.

Diabetes Class, 10 a.m. June 7, Chancy Drugs Valdosta Classroom, 2333 N. Ashley St. Learn how to conquer your diabetes at our available classes. Topics from medication mysteries to delicious dishes. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call 245-9922.

Pinevale High School Class of 1968 holds 50th Reunion, June 8-10. June 8, Meet and Greet from 6-10 p.m. at Pinevale Complex; June 9, a cookout will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Grassy Pond and also a Banquet starting at 7 p.m. June 9 at Holiday Inn Conference Center. June 10, Sunday Services (TBA). Reunion cost is $75 per person. Contact Judy Dixon at (229) 292-0317 for more details.

Adult Weekend Pottery Workshops with Julie Barnes Smith, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. June 9, Center for the Arts, 527 N. Patterson St. Objective: Seasonal, single-fire projects to be completed in one workshop period. Ages 15 and older. Fee: $25. All supplies included; advanced payment is required to register. To register, call or visit: 229-247-2787.

Caregivers & Community Appreciation Day Health Fair, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m/ June 9, Southside Church of Christ, 1198 Old Statenville Rd. Lunch and special guest speakers from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. There will be free screening, free resources, women’s health, dental, vision, Alzheimer’s Home health Agencies, hearing, cholesterol, blood pressure checks and more. Sponsored by My Friend’s House. Fore more information contact Darlene Myers, 293-6146 or 740-9396.

Gallery Opening Reception, 7 p.m. June 11, Turner Center for the Arts, 527 N. Patterson St. Exhibit runs June 11, 2018 through July 25, 2018. Featured Exhibits: Lamar Dodd, Larry Tobe and Don Penny. Art Explorations & City Photo Contest. For more information call 247-2787.

26th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Dinner , 6:30 p.m. June 12, Mathis Auditorium, 2300 N. Ashley St. Dinner and Program. Tickets: $10. For more details, call (229) 460-4889.

Alapha Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors meeting, 11 a.m. June 13, Paradise Lake (public fishing area), 536 Paradise Dr., Enigma, Ga.

NARFE Chapter 1044 meeting, 12:30 p.m. June 13, The Egg and I, 2953-A N. Ashley St.

Nashville VFW, Saturdays, DJ, 6:30 – 8 p.m. and band breaks with requests. Live band and favorites 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Non smoking venue.

Little Actors Theater Dance Camp, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. July 9-20, 1108 S. Patterson St. Cost: $200 with a production at the end camp. Camps are for children 5-19. Visit our website:www.latvaldosta.com to register or call 229-292-4742.

26th Annual Juneteenth Community Awareness/Celebration, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. June 16, Lowndes County Courthouse Square, downtown, Valdosta. For more details, call (229) 460-4889.

Little Actors Theater Drama Camps, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. June 18-29, and July 23- Aug. 3, 1108 S. Patterson St. Cost: $200 with a production at the end camp. The 2 shows are City Mouse and Country Mouse and Eiee Ieee Eiee Oops, a take off of Old MCDonald.Camps are for children 5-19. Sibling discount is available Visit our website:www.latvaldosta.com to register or call 229-292-4742.

Little Miss Ivy Pageant, 4 p.m. June 24, Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority, 1901 N. Forrest St. Tickets: $10 in advance and will include dinner. Funds generated by event will support scholarships given to graduating seniors at Lowndes High School, Valdosta High School, Brooks County High School, Cook County High School and Hamilton County High School. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Kappa ETA Omega Chapter.

East Brooks Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors quarterly meeting, 7 p.m. July 16 and Oct. 15, Fire Station, Cates Road, Brooks County.

Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest Awards Reception, 5-7 p.m. July 16, Turner Center for the Arts, 527 N. Patterson St. Winners will be announced at the 10th Anniversary Awards Reception. Awards include: $300 cash prize – 1st place, $200 cash prize – 2nd place, $100 cash prize – third place from among the adult-submitted entries; $100 for Youth (14 & under) Best in Show; five honorable mentions. For more information call 247-2787.

Little Actors Theater Drama Camp, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. July 23- Aug. 3, 1108 S. Patterson St. Cost: $200 with a production at the end camp. The 2 shows are City Mouse and Country Mouse and Eiee Ieee Eiee Oops, a take off of Old MCDonald.Camps are for children 5-19. Sibling discount is available Visit our website:www.latvaldosta.com to register or call 229-292-4742.

Gallery Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. July 30, Turner Center for the Arts, 527 N. Patterson St. Exhibit runs July 30 through September 12, 2018. Featured Exhibits: Katie Cunduff, Music Makers, Empty Bowls, and East African Art. For more information call 247-2787.

5th Annual SoopaFitt Health Expo, Valdosta Mall, 1700 Norman Dr. A health expo and festive community day of fun and dancing outside, with medical screening, health food samples and raffle prizes.