GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, April 29-May 1

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Alan Mauldin
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Whether your thing is classic cars, shooting sleet, a talent contest or a 5k run, it’s all on tap this weekend in Albany.

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When: Saturday, starts at 9 a.m.Where: Flint Skeet & Trap Club, 1319 Lily Pond Road.The club is hosting a 150-target fun shoot to fund upgrades. Registration includes lunch. Awards for 3 HOA shooters in middle school, high school and adult divisions.Registration: $100.For more information, visit:https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=flint%20skeet%20and%20trap%20club.

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When; Friday, starts at 6 p.m.Where;Veterans Park Amphitheater, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.The Flint RiverQuarium’s signature fundraiser is back. This year’s event will be held on the banks of the beautiful Flint River in downtown Albany. Dinner, auctions and live music.Tickets: $100 To purchase tickets contact Parker Douglas at (229) [email protected].

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When: Saturday, starts at 5:30 p.m.Where: US 19 Dragway, 1304 Williamsburg Road.Come enjoy a date night, girls’ night out or chilling with the fellas night as the Essence Band brings you smooth sounds under the stars. Live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and heaters.Admission: General admission, $15; VIP, $40 and $160 for VIP table for eight. Tickets can be purchased at the Draway or by calling (704) 668-1959.For more information, visit: https://allevents.in/albany/soul-music-under-the-stars/200022025570405.

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When; Saturday, starts at 1 p.m.Where: Pretoria Fields Brewery.Join us for a fun event for a great cause in Downtown Albany.For more information,visit:https://www.facebook.com/PretoriaFieldsBrewing.

Author

Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.

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