Fun Events Pump Up the Weekend

Country Fry Fundraiser

• When: Friday, 6:30 p.m.

• Where: American Legion Post 145, 6449 Veterans Memorial Highway

• Why go: Bring the entire family to this fun night, which benefits veterans programs.

• Price: $7 per person

• More info: Call 770-949-2632 or email galegion145@bellsouth.net

Book Collection and Book Sale for the Dog River Library

• When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Where: Parking lot in front of , 6880 Douglas Boulevard

• Why go: Get great deal on books at this sale to benefit the new Dog River Library. (.50/paperbacks and $1 to $3 hardbacks.) Bring a donation of new/gently used books for the library collection, and used books for re-sale to benefit the library.

• Price: Free to attend, books priced accordingly

• More info: Contact Friends of the Dog River Library, 770-920-7593

Paint Your Own Pottery Fundraiser for the West Georgia SPCA

• When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Where:

• Why go: Channel your inner fine artist for this unique benefit to provide veterinary care for homeless animals.

• Price: $10 per person (Please RSVP to ensure correct amount of materials)

• More info: Contact West Georgia SPCA at info@westgeorgiaspca.org, 770-272-3178

Blue Jeans, BBQ, and Bluegrass

• When: Saturday, 12 to 2 p.m.

• Where: The Benton House, 4999 Prestley Mill Road

• Why go: Enjoy a casual afternoon of great music and delicious food.

• Price: Free

• More info: Call 770-942-9449 or log on to www.BentonHouse.com

Geology Hike

• When: Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.

• Where: Sweetwater Creek State Park 

• Why go: Geologist and "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park" member John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. There will also be a visit inside the ruins of the Civil War era New Manchester Mill alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek.  

• Price: $5/person, plus $5/parking

• More info: Call 770-732-5871 or log on to the park’s website.