Community Corner
Dig Douglasville Idol or Touch a Truck
Gather the kids and get outside for a fun run, talent contest in O'Neal Plaza or a craft bazaar.
“Running Away the Pain” 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk to Benefit SHARE House
When: Saturday, April 30; 8 a.m. Fun Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m. 5K run
Where:
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Why go: All proceeds benefit the SHARE House, which provides crisis intervention and the continuum of care to address the causes and effects of family violence
Price: $25; $12 for children under 12
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More info: Contact Heather Gavranovic at 678-852-3509 or runningawaythepain@gmail.com. Log onto www.sharehousedouglas.org, http://www.sharehousedouglas.org/2011_reg_form_5k_run.pdf
Touch-a-Truck Experience at Arbor Place Mall
When: Saturday, April 30; 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: , parking lot between and
Why go: Celebrate "National County Government Week!" Bring the kids and let them climb in, on, around and through fire trucks, a fire safety house, a rescue unit, the Mobile Command Center, a mobile jail, HEAT Cars, an armored vehicle, a DOT Dump Truck and front-end loader and more. Guests can also give blood in the Red Cross Bloodmobile. Children will enjoy a visit to the Ducky Derby, winning prizes and learning about Special Olympics/Therapeutic Recreation Programs of Douglas County Parks and Recreation. Please bring school supplies and food donations for to the Bobby Tillman Foundation tent!
Price: Free
More info: This is a program of the through its Department of Communications and Community Relations.
Savvy Shopper Craft Bazaar to Benefit Kitchen
When: Saturday, April 30; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: , 2105 Mack Road
Why go: Get great deals on scrapbooking, jewelry, stamping, ceramic paints and supplies. Proceeds will be matched by Modern Woodmen to purchase new stove and kitchen accessories for the Deer Lick Park kitchen.
Price: Free; $25 space rental, $35 with table
More info: Call Jeanie Kern, 770-489-2476
Douglasville Tour of Homes
When: Saturday, April 30; noon to 6 p.m.
Where:
Why go: Take a sneak peek at some of Douglasville's most beautiful residences. Ticket sales benefit downtown revitalization efforts.
Price: $15, shuttles provided from O’ Neal Plaza to home tour.
More info: Call 770-947-5920 or log on to www.visitdouglasville.com
Spring Fever in Downtown Douglasville - Main Street Market
When: Saturday, April 30; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:
Why go: Don’t miss the “Douglasville's Got Talent” talent competition from 1 to 3 p.m!
Price: Free
More info: Call 770-947-5920 or log onto www.visitdouglasville.com
