Community Corner

Enjoy a Glass Harp Concert or Patty's Day Fun

There's a wide range of things to do in Douglasville this weekend.

  1. St. Patty's Day Lucky Shamrock 5K, 1-mile Run and Little Leprechaun Tot Trot
    Where/When: , Ephesus Church Road (one mile west of Post Road), Saturday at 2 p.m.
    Why Go:  Have fun, get in shape and it benefits .
    Pricing: $25 for 5K; $15 for Tot Trot and 1 mile.
  2. Patrick's Day Celebration on O'Neal Plaza
    Where/When: , Saturday at 2 p.m.
    Why Go:  Sgian Dubh alternative Celtic band will perform from from  4 to 6 p.m. Robert Boyd and Mike Jones will play the Bagpipes from 6 to 8 p.m. and Turnstile will perfrom from 7 to 10:30 p.m.  Additional performances will be held inside the adjacent.
    Pricing: Free
  3. Smoky Mountain Gospel Bluegrass Jamboree
    Where/When: ,  Ephesus Church Road (one mile west of Post Road), Saturday at 5 p.m.
    Why Go: There's free cornbread, beans and fixin's and music. For more information, contact www.newcovumc.com  770-489-7608.
    Pricing: Free
  4. Kinna Classic Chamber Concert with Brien Engel on the Glass Harp
    Where/When: ,  Saturday at 7 p.m.
    Why Go: Engel is part of an exciting new community helping to revive and promote the enchanting art of glass music. His glass harp is comprised of water-filled goblets and snifters of various sizes, which he plays by carefully rubbing their rims with moistened fingers.
    Pricing: $15 tickets ($12 for CAC members)
  5. 4th Annual Black Diamond Race at New Manchester Elementary
    Where/When:,  Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
    Why Go: The only school benefit in Douglasville where the teachers race! (There’s also races for adults and all grades through middle school.)
    Pricing: $6 to run, $12 with a t-shirt. For more information,  contact Jessica Cantrell at 770-65-.4478 for more info.


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