Monroe Diversity Advisory Board

04/16/2026

Join us for visiting lecture by Dr. James F. Brooks, Gable Chair in the Early South at the University of Georgia. This talk returns Cherokee and Muscogee peoples to their central place in the archaeology and history of the Oconee Piedmont, and Athens in particular. It was developed in partnership with Historic Athens, the Muskogee Creek Nation, the Cherokee Nation, and the Eastern Band of Cherokees, North Carolina.

Sunday, April 19th 3:00pm at the Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.

04/16/2026

Annually, since 2002, the City of Monroe participates in Great American Cleanup activities during the month of April, to help with a little bit of spring cleaning!

During the week of April 20-24, 2026...any RESIDENT living within the city limits of Monroe (no businesses please) wishing to bring trash, garbage, scrap metal, and/or tires (limit 10) to the Transfer Station located at 213 Cherry Hill Drive will be able to do so free of charge.

NO paint, mattresses, or box springs will be accepted, for further questions and clarification, please contact our office at (770) 266-5148.

Also, keep on your calendars that April 25th is our Community Cleanup Day event, with more details to follow.

04/16/2026

On Stage Playhouse is still accepting applications for the 2026 Doug Geiger Scholarship.

Applications are due May 1st. Don’t wait for the last minute!

To qualify, applicants:
● Must be a current senior in high school
● Must be accepted into a college
● Must have participated in an On Stage production

For additional information and for the application, please visit: https://www.onstagewalton.org/doug-geiger-memorial-college-scholarship

04/16/2026

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK at MWCA?* ✨🎨
*April 13 - 19* — Your creative HQ in Downtown Monroe! 💛
Classes, art, fun — for all ages. Come get artsy with us! 😍
🔗 Full schedule & registration: see tagged events or website listed on the graphic!
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🌟 UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS
Save the Dates!
🌅 May 1 - Hope on the Horizon
🌱 May 9 - 6th Annual Nature Meets Art Garden Tour
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🟡 MONDAY (4/13) – Open 11–4
Just Write: A Creative Writing Drop-In Group (weekly - free)
Art ASAP (After School Arts Program)
Makers Hearth - free
Crocheted Plarn Market Bag

🟡 TUESDAY (4/14) – Open 11–5
ArtReach (Creative fun for our extra-special young adults!)
Art ASAP (After School Arts Program)

🟡 WEDNESDAY (4/15) - Open 11 - 5
Art Sprouts (preschool art)
Acrylic Painting
🍺 Books and Brews at Grizzle Beer

🟡 THURSDAY (4/16) - Open 11 - 5
Monroe Makers— free

🟡 FRIDAY (4/17) - Open 10 - 5
ArtReach
Writers groups monthly meeting
Friday Night Art Party with Donna: Watercolor Mushrooms

🟡 SATURDAY (4/18)– Open 10 - 5
Sew with Susie: Cross Back Apron

🟡 SUNDAY (4/19) – Open 1–5

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🖼️ *IN THE GALLERY:*
Middle/High School Show

🛍️ *GIFT SHOP:*
Open 7 days a week!
Over 90 local artists. Handmade & beautiful!

📍 *Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts*
205 South Broad Street, Monroe GA
📞 770-207-8937 | 💛 *Art for All*

04/16/2026

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

April is flying by! In 3 weeks On Stage Playhouse will be having auditions for the summer musical “The Wizard of Oz” to close out the 2025-2026 season!

Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
We're off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Join Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they journey down the yellow brick road, singing some of the most recognizable songs in musical theater history.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.onstagewalton.org/the-wizard-of-oz

04/02/2026

03/28/2026

03/28/2026

Come out and support our Easter event with the York Rites Masonic Bodies. We will have a hoppin good time.

03/28/2026

Join us Saturday, April 4th at 2pm for Pokemon Swap! Bring your Pokemon cards and trade with others to build your collection. The library will give away free Pokemon cards to all participants. We will also have another Pokemon Swap on Friday, April 17th at 4pm.