Community Corner
Egg Hunts Abound This Weekend!
Family-friendly activities around Douglasville include a fun run, egg hunts, a butterfly hike and car, motorcycle and dog show.
Humane Society Car, Motorcycle and Dog Show
When: Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: , 5000 Highway 92/166
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Why go: A full day of family fun includes food, door prizes, silent auction, 50/25/25 drawing, sale tables, dog shows and exhibits.
Price: Open to the public, free admission. $20 per vehicle entry fee for car show, $15 entry fee for motorcycles.
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For more info: Visit www.ShadetreeMechanic.com or call 770-489-7164, 678-838-9123.
Easter Family Fun Day at
When: Saturday, from 2 p.m.
Where: 5901 Georgia Highway 5 at Giles Road, one mile south of the Dog River
Why go: Get an early hop on Easter festivities with an egg hunt for children of all ages, plus cupcake bar, face-painting and crafts.
Price: Free Admission, Open to the Public
For more info: Contact Robin Bell, rbell525@gmail.com.
Woodland Butterfly Hike
When: Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Why go: Spring is a great time of year to see butterflies and we’ve got the perfect spot! This two-mile hike will cover the Red Trail up to the mill, then the Blue Trail back to the Interpretive Center. Bring a camera or close-focus binoculars for memories that will last a lifetime.
Price: $5/person, plus $5/parking
For more info: 770-732-5871 or log on to Sweetwater Creek State Park site
2nd Annual Run for a Child 5K and 1-mile Fun Run to Benefit A Gift of Love
When: Saturday. The 1 Mile Fun Run is at 3 p.m. The 5K begins at 4 p.m. (Walkers welcome!)
Where:
Why go: is a non-profit that provides book bags, school supplies, clothing, food backpacks and more to kids in Douglas County who have nothing.
Price: $25./person, register online
For more info: Contact Kelly Pridgen, runforachild5k@gmail.com, 770-942-3146
Eggstravaganza!
When: Sunday at 2 p.m.
Where:
Why go: The Biggest Easter Egg Hunt in Douglas County! This hunt is organized in ascending age categories (2 -4 with parents, 5 - 6, 7 - 8, 9 - 10, 11 - 12, adaptive) and features prize eggs, candy, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Price: Free admission, 0pen to the public
More info: 770-920-7129 (This a program of the through its Parks and Recreation Department.)
Afternoon with Authors features Poet Carlene Tejada
When: Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: , 8652 Campbellton Street
Why go: End the weekend with a taste of culture.
Price: Open to the public, free admission.
For more info: www.artsdouglas.org, 770-949-2787
