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Monday

Let’s Dance

Dance lessons including the swing, foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha and more are taught. 6 p.m. line dancing. 7 p.m. ballroom dancing. First Presbyterian, 1101 First Ave. $5 per person. www.letsdanceyall.com

Organ Concert

Organ concert 2-4 p.m. at the Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel. Callaway Gardens. www.callawaygardens.com

Tuesday

Georgia State Retirees Meeting

The West Georgia/Columbus Area Chapter of the Georgia State Retirees Association10 a.m.-noon. Area legislators will be in attendance to speak and answer questions. information regarding the retirement system. Columbus Regional Health Care Conference Center, 710 Center St., Conference Room A. Free. Doorprizes. glocoker@gmail.com

Art With the Masters

Create your own masterpiece with Heather Lancaster at The Columbus Museum, 6-8 p.m. Her subjects of art is a range of nature’s fauna. $35/members $50/future member. Snacks and supplies provided. Register online by August 9. www.columbusmuseum.com

Wednesday

Brunch and Learn

Sponsored by Silver Service each month on topics of interest to senior adults and/or their caregivers. Presented by Brian Morris, RN and Terri Roberts, Volunteer Coordinator, Columbus Hospice. 10-11 a.m. Central Activities Center, 1500 14th St. Free.

Thursday

Cocktails

The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals will hold a happy hour mixer with a special guest performance. Drink specials. 5-8 p.m. Circa Craft Cocktails, 900 Front Ave. 762-359-4598

Scavenger Hunt

Team up for an on-site scavenger hunt with your camera 10 a.m. Checklist and rules available at the park office. Free. FDR State Park, 2970 Ga. Hwy. 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. 706-663-4858

Farmer’s Market

Russell County Farmer’s Market. 3-6 p.m. Garrett-Harrison Stadium. 334-298-6845

Friday

Bluebirds and Butterflies

Help monitor bluebird nest boxes and check on the butterfly garden. Take a short walk and hear a brief talk on the basics of attracting both to your yard. 10-11 a.m. $5 parking. FDR State Park, 2970 Ga. Hwy. 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. 706-663-4858

Saturday

Food Tour

Columbus Eats Food Tour 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sample food from 5 local eateries. Max of 12 participants. Rain or shine. Meet at Country’s BBQ, Uptown Columbus. Adults/$45; children under 12/$25. www.columbuseatsfoodtours.com

Free Pancake Run

Get motivated to get your Saturday run out of the way early. Free pancakes. 6-6:50 a.m. (or longer if you wish). Big Dog Running Company, 1200 Broadway. Free. No registration required. www.bigdogrunning.com

This story was originally published August 11, 2016 at 1:50 PM with the headline "Weekly Planner."

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