Community Corner
Get Outdoors!
Enjoy a wide variety of fun, cultural and informational activities this weekend including wildflower hikes, concerts and seminars.
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Sweetwater Creek State Park, meet at the Visitors Center in the nature trails parking lot.
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Why go: Learn about our local flora with a moderately strenuous 3-mile guided hike through a variety of beautiful wildflower habitats. A great activity with the kids!
Price: $5 per person, $5 parking.
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Mortgage Seminar - Struggling to Pay Your Mortgage?
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: Auditorium, 4040 Bankhead Highway at North Burnt Hickory
Why go: If you are a homeowner that’s falling behind on mortgage payments (or are worried you might fall behind) this one-hour seminar entitled "How Do I Save My Home" will help you understand what steps to take so you don’t lose your home.
Price: Free Admission, Open to the Public (Sponsored by Piece-by-Piece, an initiative of the , the Douglas County Board of Realtors, the West Georgia Home Builders Association, and local banks and other organizations coming together to help. For more info contact John McCosh, CredAbility, 404-260-3108)
Kinna Classic Chamber Concerts conclude with Pianist Mary Owens
When: Saturday, 7 p.m.
Where: , 8652 Campbellton Street
Why go: Three great reasons: Mozart, Liszt and Chopin. (Reception following performance.)
Price: $15 per person, $12 for Cultural Arts Center members (For more info log on to www.artsdouglas.org, or call 770-949-2787)
When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Why go: This course covers basic and some advanced survival techniques including how to build a fire, make an emergency shelter, navigation, and how to pack a day pack and first aid kit for survival.. Good for all ages, bring a sack lunch. Space is limited so be sure to register in advance 770-732-5871.
Price: . $10 per person, $5 parking
