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Stay Local with Fun and Free Events

Activities include a blood drive, fellowship gathering, women's support group, wildlife ID class and casual business networking BBQ.

Minde Herbert, Neighbor
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Chamber of Commerce Blood Drive

  • When: Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Where: , Church Street
  • Why go: Give blood, save a life! (This is a no-brainer.)
  • Price: Free 
  • More info: Call the , 770.942.5022.  To schedule an appointment log on to www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code "douglas."

’ Kingdom Gathering

  • Where: 8019 Durelee Lane
  • When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Why go: Gather the family for a day of fun, learning and fellowship.  Workshops include resume writing and “KidZafe” (a cyber safety seminar for parents and youth), plus an opportunity to sign up for the church’s summer vacation bible school.
  • Price: Free

Business Networking and Barbeque in the Park

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  • When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Where: , Ephesus Church Road
  • Why go: A huge array of activities for all ages including food vendors, jazz, face painting, pony rides, horseshoes and volleyball.
  • Price: Free

Skins and Skulls Wildlife ID Class

  • When: Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Why go: Have you ever wanted to know how to identify wildlife like a professional tracker? This class will teach beginners interested in the outdoors how to identify wildlife like the experts. This indoor class will be held in the Interpretive Center.
  • Price: $5./person, plus $5./parking (Check your for free passes that you can check out for up to one week)

Trauma to Triumph Women's Support Group

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  • When: Saturday, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
  • Where: , 6810 Selman Dr.
  • Why go: This is a life support group to help women at least 18-years old triumph over trauma they have received in life, whether it's physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual assault or any act that has hindered their growth and development as a woman.
  • Price: Free 
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