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| Commemorating Earth Day at Roosevelt's Little White House | Th., April 22, 2010
10am - 5pm |
ATTN: Homeschoolers
Visit Little White House as they carry out FDR's legacy of conservation, recycling and stewardship of natural resources by commemorating Earth Day with handout activities for children and adults alike. $5-$8. 706-655-5870.
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Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site / 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 / 706-655-5870 / www.gastateparks.org / [map link] |
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| Fayette County Earth Day Celebration | April 17, 2010
10am - 3pm |
Fayette County Earth Day will be held in Shamrock Park, Tyrone, GA. The event includes Entertainment, Eco Education and Green Market with Organic & Local Produce, Great Looking Eco-Fashion, Healthy Home & Garden Products, Natural Body Care Products, Fair Trade Gifts, and Eco-Friendly Services.
For more information, go to http://www.eiog.org/earthday.htm.
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| Ole Stockbridge Days Festival | Saturday, May 8, 2010
9am - 5pm |
Vendors will display and sell handcrafted jewelry, baskets, crochet items, and wooden roses to name a few. There will also be plenty of activities for the children such as pony rides, train rides, sand art, candy art, inflatables as well as a climbing wall.
Location: City Hall, 4640 North Henry Blvd, Stockbridge, GA For more information or if you would like to rent a booth space for your arts/crafts or to be a food vendor, please visit http://www.olestockbridgedays.com.
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| Spring Art Walk | March 26
5pm - 8pm |
Join the merchants of Main Street for a spring evening of art and excitement. Stroll the streets of downtown Newnan and enjoy a walking gallery show. Visit each downtown store to view the works of different professional artist.
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Main Street Newnan / 6 1st Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263 / 770-253-8283 / www.mainstreetnewnan.com / [map link] |
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| Taste of Newnan | Th. April 15, 2010
5pm - 8:30pm |
Sample specialties of local restaurants and caterers on the Courthouse square. Entertainment provided.
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Main Street Newnan / 6 1st Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263 / 770-253-8283 / www.mainstreetnewnan.com / [map link] |
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| Touch A Truck | Saturday, May 1
10 am - 2 pm |
This FREE event will be held in the parking lot in the Recreation Administration building, 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. Honk the horn of a semi, operate a fork lift, climb a fire truck and more. Call 770-631-2542 for more info.
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Peachtree City Parks & Recreation Department / 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2542 / www.peachtree-city.org / [map link] |
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| Easter Egg Hunts |
| 3rd Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt | March 26, 2010
5:30pm-dark |
The FREE evening of fun starts at 5:30 with inflatables, face-painting, and games. There’s a special egg hunt for the little ones (ages 2-5) that begins at 7 p.m., but the older ones will just have to wait until the sun goes down! That's when thousands of school children will switch on their flashlights and scramble to find more than 30,000 treat-filled eggs scattered on the Park's lawn in the dark! Kids can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny for $10 and concessions are available. Nash Farm is located at 4361 Jonesboro Road in Hampton. Ages: 2-12
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Henry County Parks & Recreation / 99 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30252 / 770-288-7300 / www.hcprd.org / [map link] |
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| Easter Egg Hunt - Optimist Club of Peachtree City | April 3, 2010
Registration begins 9:30am |
The Optimist Club of Peachtree City will host an Easter Egg Hunt at Shakerag Knoll. Registration will begin at 9:30am and the event will begin at 10:30am.
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| Eggstravaganza - Youth Egg Hunt | March 27
1-4pm |
A fun-filled afternoon with activities including games, arts and crafts, face painting, and a special guest appearance by the Easter Bunny! Ages 12 and under.Clayton County International Park, 2300 Hwy 138 S.E., Jonesboro, GA, 30236
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| GA Tech Baseball Game followed by Easter Egg Hunt for ALL Youth in attendance | Sunday, April 4th
Game begins at 1pm |
The #3 ranked Georgia Tech Baseball team will be taking on the Duke University Blue Devils at 1pm on Sunday, April 4th. There will be a post-game Easter Egg Hunt for ALL youth(13 & under) in attendance.
The 1st 250 fans at the game will receive a FREE limited addition Georgia Tech Baseball Trading Card!
Youth are also invited to stand on the field with the players during the National Anthem(pregame) and Run the Bases(postgame)!! Cost $5 for Adults and $3 for Youth.
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| Summer |
| Georgia Independence Day Festival at Historic Nash Farm | July 3 - 4, 2010
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Fun day of history and fireworks!
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Nash Farm / 4361 Jonesboro Rd., Henry County Parks & Rec. Department, Hampton, GA 30228 / www.hcprd.org / [map link] |
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| Memorial Day Celebration in PTC | Monday, May 31
9am |
Memorial Day In Peachtree City celebrations will be held at City Hall/Library Plaza. (Inclement weather site: First Presbyterian Church). Activities include: Honors to the Flag, WWII weapons/vehicles, Youth Essays, Public Golf Cart Procession Around Lake Peachtree starts from Gathering Place at 8:30 am, ends at Library/
City Hall Plaza for Event. Donuts, coffee, juice and water for spectators.
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Peachtree City Parks & Recreation Department / 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-631-2542 / www.peachtree-city.org / [map link] |
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