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Held at the Georgia International Horse Park, The Southeastern Friesian Horse Festival is more than an event--it's a gathering place for Friesian enthusiasts, owners, breeders and lovers to come together, build connections and celebrate the horses that bring us all together.  For more information 770-860-4190.

New Depot Players present a hilarious supernatural comedy full of quirky characters, mystery, and plenty of laughs! Showing at the Black Box Theater, Wed. – Sat. 7:30pm with a Sat. & Sun. matinee at 3pm. For tickets www.thenewdepotplayers.com

This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, two day open show that offers classes for everyone.  Saturday classes include jumping, huntseat equitation, huntseat pleasure, trail, halter classes, showmanship, pattern classes, saddleseat and gaited classes.  Sunday classes include halter, western pleasure, western horsemanhip, trail, showmanship, classes for miniature horses and western dressage.  Both shows start at 8:00 in the morning, for more information, www.newtoncountysaddleclub.com

Get a behind-the-scenes look at life in a cloistered monastery. On these Highlights and Insights Tours, participants will get to see sections of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit not normally open to the public. Visitors will get a rare glimpse into the lives of these monks and revel in the profound beauty and history of one of the most magnificent and peaceful places in Georgia. Tours are $20 per person, every 2^nd Saturday March- Nov. 2625 Hwy 212 SW. Organized by Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, for more information 404-988-8384  

Conyers-Rockdale Library hosts used book sale from 10-2pm every second Saturday of the month.  Also visit them on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10-12pm.  770-388-5040, www.conyersrockdalelibrary.org

Rockdale Master Gardeners Extension Volunteers host Fall Plant Sale at 1400 Parker Rd from 10am-1pm, browse a beautiful selection of plants, get gardening advice from our Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, and support your local gardening community, for more information 770-278-7373

The Boo-tique hosts a class of history & symbolism of the broom while creating your own to take home. 20 spaces available, 2 classes at 2pm & 4pm, 916 Center Street, for tickets, www.bootique1692.com 678-806-5536

The Book Cellar hosts author of “Ferry Tales” for a special evening with a book signing. Event is from 6-8pm, register at www.thebookcellar.shop, 770-628-5200

Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance celebrates 20 years. Join the celebration from 2-6pm with food trucks, live music, guided hikes, hay rides, pop up museum and free ice cream. Bring a chair or blanket, held at Vaughter’s Meadow 3366 Klondike Rd. For more information, www.arabiaalliance.org

The Sketching Pad hosts and evening of art and creativity for Piedmont Rockdale Oncology Fund. Event is $45 and from 6-8pm, for more information, www.thesketchingpad.com 924 Center Street, 678-806-3340.