Classes & Events

We host a variety of events throughout the year.

Learn more about some of our main events, our recent classes, and explore our full event calendar below.

Event Calendar

Apr
1
Sat
Morris Brown College Financial Navigator Program: HUD-Certified Homebuyer Workshop
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Through a HUD grant, Morris Brown College has teamed up with Athens Land Trust, a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency to offer financial literacy to the entire MBC family, and the greater Atlanta community. Note: The Atlanta Locations and Zoom confirmations will be sent to those registered closer to the workshop date.
Here are the course date options:
Saturday, October 22, 2022 Time: 9 am – 4 pm Location: Atlanta
Saturday, March 11, 2023 Time: 9 am – 4 pm Location: Virtual (ZOOM)
Saturday, April 1, 2023 Time: 9 am – 4 pm Location: Atlanta

Course Contents:

  1. Steps to Homeownership
  2. How Much Home Can You Afford
  3. Taking on a Mortgage
  4. Housing Professionals
  5. Getting Your Loan Pre-Approved
  6. Making the Offer/Closing
  7. Preparing for Homeownership
  8. Shopping for a Home
  9. After the Move/Budget and Credit

The financial literacy programming is facilitated by Athens Land Trust Housing Counselor, Ayanna Hall, and Director of Education, Alumna Dr. Tawana Smith Mattox ’91 (Dr. T). In addition, 10 MBC students are serving as “navigators” as they prepare to become financial literacy educators, and/or HUD Certified counselors.

To participate in the Homebuyer Workshop, please fill out the following form and select a date to attend the course. Please reach out to the course facilitators or MBC Liaison if you have any questions.
Course Facilitators: Ayanna and Dr. T Phone: 706-613-0122
Email: education@athenslandtrust.org
MBC Liaison: Mrs. Devonne McKenzie Phone: 404-458-6085 Ext. 2011
Email: devonne.mckenzie@morrsibrown.edu

Click here to register online.

Opening Day at the West Broad Farmers Market
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.

We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT eligible location, and thanks to our partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, the Fresh for Less program matches each EBT dollar spent on fresh produce.

Market-goers can look forward to seeing their favorite WBFM vendors, kids’ activities, music, and a friendly competition for the neighborhood and greater Athens – the Athens Baked Cookie Contest. Amateur bakers are encouraged to bring their best-baked cookies to the market and be judged by a panel of local experts. The grand prize will be a market tote filled with market goodies from participating vendors that day. Judging and presentation will happen from 12:30 – 2 PM. For more information please, go to linktr.ee/wbfm.

The West Broad Farmers Market
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.

We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT eligible location, and thanks to our partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, the Fresh for Less program matches each EBT dollar spent on fresh produce.

Market-goers can look forward to seeing their favorite WBFM vendors, kids’ activities, music, special events, and more!

Apr
5
Wed
Grow Your Business Workshop Series
Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Athens Land Trust is excited to host this course designed to help budding entrepreneurs develop their business and for existing business owners to grow their business. Thanks to funding through the ACC Community Development Block Grant, there is no cost to participate. Our goal is to have registrants attend every course date to take full advantage of this amazing FREE offering, as well as to develop a written business plan for their business. Workshops will be lectures with homework so that attendees have time to develop strong business plans and strategies. Meetings will also feature local guest speakers.

This course is offered both online via Zoom or in-person at the Athens Land Trust office.

This is also an opportunity for those interested in the West Broad Farmers Market which hosts both weekly online markets and monthly in person markets from April to December.

Please note that since we are a non profit supported by grant funds, we are required to collect each participants race and income in order to participate. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Course Coordinator, Javier Zavaleta at javier@athenslandtrust.org or call 706-765-4020.

Register here: https://athenslandtrust.org/community-classes/grow-your-business/.

Apr
8
Sat
The West Broad Farmers Market
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.

We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT eligible location, and thanks to our partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, the Fresh for Less program matches each EBT dollar spent on fresh produce.

Market-goers can look forward to seeing their favorite WBFM vendors, kids’ activities, music, special events, and more!

Apr
11
Tue
Affordable Housing Info Session (online)
Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm

Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions, and complete an application. Register online or call 706-613-0122.

Starting in February of 2023, info sessions on the 2nd Tuesday of the month will take place online and sessions on the 4th Wednesday of the month will be moved to in-person at the Athens Land Trust office.

Apr
12
Wed
Grow Your Business Workshop Series
Apr 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Athens Land Trust is excited to host this course designed to help budding entrepreneurs develop their business and for existing business owners to grow their business. Thanks to funding through the ACC Community Development Block Grant, there is no cost to participate. Our goal is to have registrants attend every course date to take full advantage of this amazing FREE offering, as well as to develop a written business plan for their business. Workshops will be lectures with homework so that attendees have time to develop strong business plans and strategies. Meetings will also feature local guest speakers.

This course is offered both online via Zoom or in-person at the Athens Land Trust office.

This is also an opportunity for those interested in the West Broad Farmers Market which hosts both weekly online markets and monthly in person markets from April to December.

Please note that since we are a non profit supported by grant funds, we are required to collect each participants race and income in order to participate. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Course Coordinator, Javier Zavaleta at javier@athenslandtrust.org or call 706-765-4020.

Register here: https://athenslandtrust.org/community-classes/grow-your-business/.

Apr
14
Fri
Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Historic Mack Burney Renovation
Apr 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We are pleased to announce that the historic preservation work on the Mack Burney House is nearing completion. With an eye toward the home’s historic and architectural significance, ALT has been working with Athens-Clarke County, state historic preservation specialists, and most importantly, with stakeholders representing the community’s interest in preserving this important landmark. We are proud to have been entrusted with the donation of the property and for the opportunity to take on the task of rehabilitating the home.

The rehabilitation was undertaken with a focus on historic preservation while also employing environmentally-conscious building materials and construction techniques. An energy-efficient home has the added benefit of saving on utility costs for residents.

We invite community stakeholders to join us on April 14, 2023, from 4 PM to 6 PM at 853 Reese St, Athens, GA 30606, for refreshments and a ribbon-cutting ceremony as we celebrate the completion of an affordable, 4-unit rental community that preserves the historical integrity of the home, honors its history as a boarding house, and provides modern amenities that will serve future residents for years to come.

We look forward to meeting with community members on April 14 at the open house!  RSVPs are appreciated but not required. To RSVP, please contact our Affordable Housing Department at affordablehousing@athenslandtrust.org or call 706-613-0122.

Apr
15
Sat
Homebuyer Education Class
Apr 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The Homebuyer Education Course will take place via Zoom. For more information and to register, visit the Homebuyer Education Class page. Classes are typically held on Saturdays, with occasional exceptions.

 

Click here to register.

 

The West Broad Farmers Market
Apr 15 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.

We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT eligible location, and thanks to our partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, the Fresh for Less program matches each EBT dollar spent on fresh produce.

Market-goers can look forward to seeing their favorite WBFM vendors, kids’ activities, music, special events, and more!

West Broad Farmers Market

sister-circle

Ready for flavor, family, and fun? Visit the West Broad Farmers Market every Saturday. Learn more about the market here.

Upcoming Markets
Apr
1
Sat
11:00 am Opening Day at the West Broad Fa...
Opening Day at the West Broad Fa...
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Opening Day at the West Broad Farmers Market @ The West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT ... Read more
11:00 am The West Broad Farmers Market
The West Broad Farmers Market
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT ... Read more
Apr
5
Wed
5:30 pm Grow Your Business Workshop Series
Grow Your Business Workshop Series
Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Athens Land Trust is excited to host this course designed to help budding entrepreneurs develop their business and for existing business owners to grow their business. Thanks to funding through the ACC Community Development Block Grant, there is no cost to participate. Our goal is to have registrants attend every course date to take full ... Read more
Apr
8
Sat
11:00 am The West Broad Farmers Market
The West Broad Farmers Market
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT ... Read more
Apr
12
Wed
5:30 pm Grow Your Business Workshop Series
Grow Your Business Workshop Series
Apr 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Athens Land Trust is excited to host this course designed to help budding entrepreneurs develop their business and for existing business owners to grow their business. Thanks to funding through the ACC Community Development Block Grant, there is no cost to participate. Our goal is to have registrants attend every course date to take full ... Read more