Zumbathon Charity Event Saturday, March 31 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Deer Lick Park. Admission fee is $10 if you register in advance (March 19-30), or $15 at the door (registration begins at 9 a.m.) All proceeds for this event support Relay For Life. For more information, contact Chad Griffin at 770-920-7129 or cgriffin@co.douglas.ga.us. Alexander High School's Car, Bike and Truck Show Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Joe's Crab Shack. Car, Bike and Truck Show for Alexander High School. For more information, contact Samantha Rosado at 770-947-5990 or srosado@joescs.com. Easter …
Free eWaste Recycling Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. located at 8849 Highway 5, Douglasville. With all the advancements in technology, accidents, kids or wear and tear; we all have unwanted or non functional electronics. What do you do with your unwanted electronics? Now that we are heavily immersed in the electronic technology world, the disposal of our toxic discards is a monumental problem. We are 100 percent committed to providing outstanding service and ensuring a Zero Landfill policy. Do your part and help our children have a better tomorrow by dropping off …
Botanical Boogie at Clinton Nature Preserve Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. is registration, 11:30 a.m. is the 1-mile fun run, and at 12 p.m. is the 5K. Prices are $25 for adults, and $15 for children. Proceeds will benefit The Junior League of Douglas County. Register on-line at www.active.com. "The Child Sex Slave Trade Industry: Protecting our Children - Protecting our Community" Forum Saturday, March 3 from 2 to 4 p.m., at the GreyStone Power Auditorium, 4049 Bankhead Highway. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Participants include the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, …
Car Seat Inspection Station at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Friday, Feb. 24 from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the Douglas County Sheriff's Department Parking Lot, 6856 Broad Street. Inspections are free, but appointments are requested and can be made by calling Meaghan Tilton at 770-949-5155. Child safety seat inspections are by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and cover correct installation, recalls, proper use, etc. A program of SafeKids Douglas County and the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. Douglasville Community Resource Fair Friday, Feb. 24 from noon to 7 p.m., at…
2012 Kathy Brock Reading Bowl Competition Saturday, Jan. 28 at Alexander High School. Admission is free, and is open to the everyone. A quiz-bowl type, Countywide competition between schools where students read 20 books and are quizzed on the content. Chapter Books: 9:30 a.m. to noon, Picture Books: 1 to 3 p.m.District 4 Town Hall Meeting with Commissioner Ann Jones Guider Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m., in the Dog River Library Community Room, 6100 Georgia Highway 5. Admission is free and it is open to the public. Come visit with Commissioner Guider and talk about what is happening in District…
Relay for Life Kickoff Rally Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 a.m. at the Deer Lick Park Activity Center, 2105 Mack Rd. There will be food, music, fun and more. Teams can register at www.douglasrelay.org. Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society will be held Friday to Saturday, April 27 through 28 at Deer Lick Park. For more information contact Debbie Freeman, at 770-429-0089, extension 29044, or debbie.freeman@cancer.org. Computer and Electronics Recycle and Reuse Collection Saturday, Jan 21. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Midway United Methodist Church, 1930 Midway Rd. Will be collecting old …
New Hope Project Consignment Sale Thursday Jan. 12 through Sat. Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at 8366 Grady Street. Open to the everyone, 50 percent off clearance items with proceeds benefiting programs to help women learn skills to have positive life experiences. For more information call Shelley Holloway, at 770-942-0796, or visit www.newhopeproject.com. Friends of the Dog River Library Annual Meeting Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m., in the Dog River Library Community Room. 6100 Georgia Highway 5. Election of the first slate of annual officers will be held and there will be planning …
Winston Baseball In-person Registration Saturday, Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mason Creek Middle School. Will be continuing on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the same location. On-line registration available now at www.WinstonBaseball.com. Emergency Preparedness Seminar for Seniors Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. in the Woodie Fite Center, located on Dorris Rd. adjacent to the Courthouse. Admission is free. For more information call 678-626-5630. Dia De Los Reyes Festival Saturday, Jan. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center. Admission is free and the festival is open …
Free Photo of Your Child with Santa at Walgreen's, Fairburn Road Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Walgreen's located at 5864 Fairburn Road at Durelee Lane. Free 4" x 6" photo and candy cane to all children who participate. For more information contact the Walgreen's Photo Department, at 770-949-9160. Christmas at the Dog River Library Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m., located at 6100 Highway 5. There will be arts and crafts, children's story time, and Santa for children ages 12 and under. Admission is free and open to everyone. Toys for Tots Benefit at Streetside Classic Cars …
Santa's Workshop at the Woodie Fite Center.Today until 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 8750 Dorris Road adjacent to the Courthouse. Gifts range from 50 cents and up and children's gifts will be wrapped free of charge. Kids of all ages are welcome and Santa will be there. A program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Parks and Recreation Department. For more information call 678-626-5630. Mother and Daughter Dance - The Kings Daughters Today at 6:15 p.m. in the Hunter Park Community Center, 8830 Gurley Road. $25 per couple with proceeds to benefit needy families for …
A Women's Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, starts 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a the West Metro Church of God. There will be fun and fellowship, exciting teachings, goody bags, door prizes, great food. Admission is free, lunch is available for purchase on Saturday. Please RSVP. For more information visit www.KarenCrossMinistries.com. Annual Veterans Day Lighted Parade will be held Friday, Nov. 11, starting at 7 p.m. Step-off from Douglas County High School. The parade goes north on Campbellton Street, west on Church Street, south on Bowden …
1. Halloween is Monday--do you have your pumpkin carved yet? If not, head over to the pumpkin patch at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church to pick just the right one between noon and 6 p.m. today through Monday. Located at 4283 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville, the church will sell pumpkins on consignment. The pumpkins were purchased from a Native American Reservation in New Mexico to benefit the church's youth group. More than 2,400 pumpkins were purchased to start the patch. The group's goal is to raise $8,000. 2. "Not So Scary Fairy Tales" is playing today and Friday at 6:30 p.m…
Mason Creek Elementary School Fall Festival will be held today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Game and food tickets are available at the door. There will be a cake walk, mystery tent, giant slide, games, food and live auction.The North Douglas Elementary School Fall Festival will be held today from 5 to 8 p.m. The 50-cent tickets available at the door. The Bright Star Elementary School Fall Festival will be held today from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets available at the festival. There will be inflatables, pony rides, carnival games, kona ice and more. The Douglas County Sheriff's Department Auction will be held …
SHARE House 3rd Annual Paws-an-Effect Dog Show will be held on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deer Lick Park. Admission is free. There will be vendor booths, animal adoptions, obedience training, low-cost vaccinations, demonstrations, door prizes and more. For more information, contact the SHARE House at www.ShareHouseDouglas.org, or 770-949-0626. Ride to Benefit Midway Christian Academy will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. Registration will be until 10 a.m. at the Midway United Methodist Church, 1930 Midway Rd. The cost is $25 per cycle, $5 per passenger, free lunch, door prizes. For more …
1. What: Downtown Douglasville Amateur Classic American Car Show Where: Courthouse Square East, downtown Douglasville When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Details: There will be 40 entries of classic American makes and models. Admission is free. The car registration fee (advance) is $20, $25 day of event (if space available). Need More Info? Neil Jenkins, Irish Bred Pub, 678-324-1649, theirishbreddouglasville@gmail.com 2. What: Douglas County High School Class of 1986 - 25th Class Reunion Where: The Centre at Arbor Connection When: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: $60 per person …
1. What: St. Theresa Church Fall Festival Where: St. Theresa Church on Prestley Mill Road When: Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: The fall festival will include children’s activities, such as a giant slide, trackless train and inflatable bouncer; carnival games; a variety of food; a cakewalk; arts and crafts vendors; a silent auction of various donated items, including professional help with home repair projects and more. Carnival games will be $0.50 each and the cakewalk is $2 per play. An all-day children’s fun pass is available for $7.50. On-site premium parking is …
1. What: Auxiliary Pizza and Salad Dinner Where: Frank P. Dorris American Legion Post 145 When: Friday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Details: The public is welcome to attend a pizza and salad dinner on Friday night. Cost to attend is $7 per person. Need More Info? Contact the American Legion at 770-949-2632 or galegion145@bellsouth.net. 2. What: Eastside Hike Where: Sweetwater Creek State Park When: Saturday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. Details: Take a moderate, two-mile hike to many seldom-visited sights at Sweetwater, including the “Indian Cave.” The hike will take place on the bridge-inaccessible eastside…
1. What: September Saturdays Festival: "Heroes Day" and Movie Where: Douglas County Courthouse When: Saturday, Sept. 17, 11:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; movie is at 8 p.m. Details: Visit one of the county’s biggest festivals where you can enjoy a community marketplace with over 120 vendors; inflatable games, train rides and fun activities; food; church and school music performances; “touch a truck” experience and much more. A movie will be shown outdoors at 8 p.m.; be sure to bring your lawn chair. Need More Info? Contact Wes Tallon at 770-920-7593 or wtallon@co.douglas.ga.us,or visit the September …
1. What: Zydeco T Concert & Low Country Boil Where: O’Neal Plaza When: Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. (concert starts at 7 p.m.) Details: Spend your Saturday evening in Downtown Douglasville. The Low Country Boil, hosted by the Downtown Development Authority, is $10 for adults and $5 for children. At 7 p.m. the Zydeco T concert will begin. Need More Info? For food information about the Low Country Boil, contact Stephanie Aylworth at 678-715-6092. For concert information, contact the Cultural Arts Council, 770-949-2787. 2. What: Steak Dinner and Live Entertainment Where: Frank P. Dorris …
1. What: Labor Day Fireworks Where: Fireworks will be displayed from West Pines Golf Course and can be seen from various parts of the city, with the best viewing sites being the Arbor Place Mall area and the Walmart and Sam’s Club parking lots. When: Saturday, Sept. 3 at dark Details: The weather may have left Douglasville without a July 4 fireworks display, but it has been rescheduled for this weekend. Everyone is welcome. Need More Info? Contact the Douglasville Welcome Center at 770-947-5920 2. What: 48th Annual Labor Day Parade Where: Downtown Douglasville (Parade route is Church Street…
