This week
Lumpkin County Spring into Action Lifestyle & Wellness Expo, Dahlonega. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Lumpkin County Park and Rec, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega. Benefits the Lumpkin County Meals on Wheels Program. 706-864-1335.
Cars for a Cure, Lula. Benefits Relay for Life. Food, drinks, door prizes and raffle. Saturday, Daniel's Charter and Ace Hardware parking lot, intersection of Ga. 365 N. and Ga. 52, Lula. $20 per car, free for spectators. 770-287-2271 or 678-316-3109.
Resurrection Experience, Dawsonville. 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, The Church at War Hill, 8847 Ga. 53 E., Dawsonville. 706-216-3080.
Ballroom dancing, Gainesville. Lanier Dance Club. Learn dances including the waltz, foxtrot, shag and hustle. Cha cha lessons, 6:30 p.m.; regular dance at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. $10. 770-845-4463.
Contra Dance, Sautee. Sautee Spring Swing dance. Atlantic Crossing will perform. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. potluck; 7:30 p.m. lesson; 8-11 p.m. dance, The Sautee Nacoochee Center gym, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. $8 adults, $7 members, $4 students, free for children age 8 and younger with supervising adult. 706-754-3254.
Northeast Georgia Writers Conferences, Gainesville. Wednesday, Julie Garmon; Aug. 4, Amy Wallace; Oct. 6, Sandra Brim. Workshops are 1-3 p.m. at Peach State Bank, third floor, 325 Washington St., Gainesville. Free for members; $25 preregistration required for nonmembers. No registration at the door. 770-297-0680 or holmeslynda@bellsouth.net
Upcoming
AARP Driver Safety Program classes, Gainesville. 9 a.m. April 9, First Baptist Church of Gainesville, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Preregister. 770-534-7354.
The Cupcake Camp and Contest, Flowery Branch. 2 p.m. April 10, Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. $2 for 3 cupcakes. Contest entry free. 770-535-8280.
Cork and Keg Festival, Helen. Beer and wine tastings, live music by the Kip Dockery Trio. 2-6 p.m. April 10, Helen Festhalle, Helen. Benefits the Sautee Nacoochee Center Association. $25 per ticket through March 31; $35 for tickets bought April 1 and later. 706-878-3300.
"Distant Voices: The Story of the Nacoochee Valley Indian Mound," Gainesville. Emory Jones will talk about his latest book. 7 p.m. April 13, Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville. $3 nonmembers, free for members. 770-297-5900 or jcarson@brenau.edu.
AARP Driver Safety Program classes, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 13 and 14, Lanier Village Estates, 42112 Misty Morning Way, Gainesville. Preregister. 770-535-7834.
Chili Cook-Off, Braselton. 4-6 p.m. April 17, Year One, 1001 Cherry Drive, Suite 1, Braselton. 706-387-0300 or linda@jacksoncountyga.com.
AARP Driver Safety Program classes, Cumming. 8:15 a.m. April 17, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis Tribble Gap Road, Cumming. Preregister. 678-591-0438.
EarthDay Celebration, Gainesville. Plant exchange, grilled food, games, DJ and door prizes. 1-5 p.m. April 17, Fisher's of Men Christian Center, 2412 Old Cornelia Highway, Gainesville. Free. 404-388-7194.
Old Friends Car Club, Gainesville. DJ, prizes, food and cars. Noon to dark April 17 (rain date April 24), downtown Gainesville square. Donation for car show participation. 404-372-7032 or 770-654-7146.
"Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias: What every family caregiver needs to know," Gainesville. Desserts and coffee will be served. 6:30-8 p.m. April 22, Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Community, 3315 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. Reservations due by April 19. Free. 770-531-7800.
Big To-Do, Atlanta. Hidden treasures, line dancing, hula hoop contests, rock climbing and barbecue. Benefits Visiting Nurse Hospice Atlanta Children's Program. 3:30 p.m. to dark April 25, Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. $60 adults, $30 children age 3-12, free for children age 2 and younger. 404-215-6010.
Ongoing
Beginning Mainstream Square Dance lessons, Gainesville. Lakeshore Squares square dance club. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays. First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville. $3; first three lessons free. 404-372-6707.
American Business Women's Association, Gainesville. 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month, Ryan's Family Steakhouse, 2415 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-967-3352.
Toastmasters, Gainesville. Improve your public speaking skills. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays. Jacobs Building Room 208, Brenau University, 340 Green St., Gainesville. Free. 678-469-2777 or gainesvilletoastmasters@yahoo.com.
Old-fashioned square dance, Hiawassee. 7 p.m. Mondays. Senior Center, 48 River St., Hiawassee. Free. 706-896-1060 or info@townshistory.org.
East Georgia Genealogy Society, Winder. Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Betty Jo Maddox Community Room, The People's Bank Financial Center, 76 Broad St., Winder.