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Event Date(s):
11/21/2008-11/22/2008
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CAST to present Wake the Dead. See article on Page 34.
Event Date(s):
11/21/2008
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First Presbyterian Church holds Christmas Memories Dinner. See article on Page 101.
Event Date(s):
11/22/2008
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BEN HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets at 10:00am the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Toastmasters is a public speaking organization that teaches leadership and communications skills. For more information go to www.toastmasters.org or contact us at whit9993@bellsouth.net
Event Date(s):
11/24/2008
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Villa Rica Tanner Immediate Care Opens. See ad on Page 57.
Event Date(s):
11/25/2008
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FREE SCRAPBOOK WORKSHOP every 2nd and 4th Tuesday starting at 6:00pm at Central Baptist Church. Please call for more information. Everyone welcome. Brenda Findley, 770-942-1403.
Event Date(s):
11/25/2008
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MOTHERS & MORE is a support group for mothers and expectant mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and without children. Examples include playgroups, Mom’s night out, holiday parties, children’s activities, couples’ outings, family events and community service projects. As a member you may attend as many or few activities as you choose. Visitors are welcome and may attend three moms-only events before deciding to join. They meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Douglasville First United Methodist Church on the corner of Prestley Mill Road and Hospital Drive. For more information you can visit their website at mothersandmore.org/chapters/Douglasville/ or call Judy Crawford at 770-949-9953 or Leeanna Holmes at 770-577-7210.
Event Date(s):
11/25/2008
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MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. We’re looking for new members ages 6 & up. Call 770-489-4111 Ask for Jeanie.
Event Date(s):
11/25/2008
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ABWA MEETING. The mission of American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, and networking locally and nationally. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Please call Marcita Scharnhorst at 770-370-2290 for more information.
Event Date(s):
11/27/2008
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Mothers & More is a support group for mothers and expectant mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and without children. Examples include playgroups, momʼs night out, holiday parties, childrenʼs activities, couples outings, family events and community service projects. As a member you may attend as many or few activities as you choose. If you are a working mom or a stay at home mom this group may be the right group for you. Visitors are welcome and may attend three moms-only events before deciding to join. They meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Douglasville First United Methodist Church on the corner of Prestley Mill Road and Hospital Drive. Please join them for a meeting or call to get details of an upcoming Momʼs night out. You can also visit their website at http://mothersandmore.org/chapters/Douglasville/. Call Judy Crawford at 770-949-9953 or Misty Croft at 770-949-5752 for information.
Event Date(s):
11/27/2008
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First Presbyterian Church holds Thanksgiving Pancake Breakfast followed by worship. See article on Page 104.
Event Date(s):
11/27/2008
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!
Event Date(s):
11/29/2008
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Cool Beads November classes. See Page 34.
Event Date(s):
12/01/2008
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WEST GEORGIA TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Wellstar Douglas Medical Center Community Building. The meeting is open to transplant recipients, candidates and their families. The group fills a tremendous need for those who are waiting for a transplant, and have no one to talk to. For information call Donna at 678-941-3503 or 770-505-3503.
Event Date(s):
12/01/2008
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NEEDLE NERDS. The Needle Nerds meet on the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm. They are a group of knitters, crocheters, tatters and needlers in Douglas County. Bring your latest project and join them. Contact Julie at 678-428-6526 or visit their website, www.mindspring.com/~needle.nerds, for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/01/2008-01/15/2009
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Spring 2009 Soccer Registration. See ad on page 70 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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The Douglas County Art Guild meets at the Cultural Arts Center the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For information call 770-949-2787 or visit douglascountyartguild.com.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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The MOMS Club of Douglasville meets. They are an International Support Group for at-home moms that offers enriching activities for you and your children, during the day when you most need the support. Their monthly meetings are always held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00am at the Douglasville Library. (Children are always welcome!) For more information, please log onto www.momsclubofdouglasville.org.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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THE DOUGLAS COUNTY ART GUILD meets at the Cultural Arts Center the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For information call 770-949-2787 or visit douglascountyartguild.com.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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THE MOMS CLUB OF DOUGLASVILLE MEETS. They are an International Support Group for at-home moms that offers enriching activities for you and your children, during the day when you most need the support. Their monthly meetings are always held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00am at the Douglasville Library. (Children are always welcome!) For more information, please log onto www.momsclubofdouglasville.org.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP meets at 11:00am the first Tuesday of each month at Arbor Heights Baptist Church on Reynolds Road in Douglasville. For more information, contact Tom Green at 770-489-6490 or Vickie Pruitt at 770-949-2659 (email vpruic@peoplepc.com).
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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GOLDEN SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB for seniors meets at Jesse Davis Park on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm. Call 770-920-3009 for information.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for those in treatment, those who have completed treatment or those who are cancer free meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Chapel. To place someone on the Group’s prayer list, contact Dave or Elaine Holtberg or Suzanne Patrick. First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton St., Douglasville, 770-942-0710.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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THE DOUGLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY will host receptions the first Tuesday of each month from 4:30-6:00pm. The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend. The exhibits are also available for viewing each day during regular courthouse operating hours. If you are interested in submitting art for an upcoming show please mail photographs of your work along with your contact information to Douglas County Courthouse, 3rd Floor 8700 Hospital Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 Attn.: Wes Tallon. We currently have a call for artists with floral theme art for the month of August, Sports related art for September and an autumn theme for October. We hope that this new venue will encourage residents with creative talent to come forward and express themselves and represent their community.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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Open House at Broad Street Gifts. See article on page 49 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Chestnut Log Middle School Chorus.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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The Christian Community Orchestra will be presenting their free Christmas concert Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30pm at Central Baptist Church located at 5811 Central Church Road in Douglasville. See article on page 81.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society will present its twenty second traditional “A Family Christmas Concert” for the community on Tuesday, December 2 at 8:00pm at the Douglas County
High School Performing Arts Hall (Mashburn Theater). See article on pages 81 & 82 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/02/2008
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Christian Community Orchestra Christmas Concert at Central Baptist Church. See article on page 112.
Event Date(s):
12/03/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Fairplay Middle School Chorus.
Event Date(s):
12/03/2008
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Children's Christmas Musical at First Presbyterian Church. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/04/2008
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The Country Pride Line Dance and Social Club meets the first Thursday of every month at Logan’s Roadhouse on Chapel Hill Road. They are always looking for new members. Contact Debra Eason (President) at 678-859-8689 or Diane Quinn (Vice President) at 770-317-8021 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/04/2008
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The Douglas County Master Gardeners meet the first Thursday of each month at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart Mill Road, Douglasville, at 6:30pm. They have speakers or new topics monthly and welcome everyone. For information, contact Pat Flickinger at 770-920-0988.
Event Date(s):
12/04/2008
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Fruit Of My Womb is a support group for individuals, or families who have experienced preganancyy loss due to miscarriage, premature births, still birth, and infant death, or for those who have experienced infertility after their pregnancy loss. The group meets every first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. Teen Pregnancy Support invites teens of all ages who are pregnant, parenting, or have experienced a pregnancy or child loss to our support group which is held every first and third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. Support Groups meet at 1836 Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy. Villa Rica, Ga. 30180 in the Conference room. For more information please call 770-875-4062.
Event Date(s):
12/04/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Chapel Hill Middle School Chorus and Lithia Springs High School Chorus (back-to-back concerts).
Event Date(s):
12/05/2008
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LA LECHE LEAGUE OF DOUGLASVILLE, which serves Carroll and Douglas Counties, meets the first Friday of every month at 10:30am. LLL offers breastfeeding support, a group library, and parenting information. Infants and Toddlers are welcome at meetings. Please contact Nancy at 770-920-5628 for directions or more information.
Event Date(s):
12/05/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Mirror Lake Elementary School Chorus.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008
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THE WOODIE FITE SENIOR CENTER 2008 VARIETY DANCE hosts a variety dance for senior citizens on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of each month. Doors open at promptly 5:30pm, with free dance lessons from 6:00-7:00pm, dancing from 7:00-10:00pm. A donation of $4, per person, will be accepted at the door. Bring a finger food snack to share and join us at the Woodie Fite Senior Center located at 8750 Dorris Road, Douglasville (across from the courthouse). We will be dancing to the music of our favorite DJ. Join us for a variety of dance music, including Country & Western, Ballroom, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Latino, and Big Band. Please call 678-626-5630 for additional information.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008
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MEN ONLY!! Dynamic small group for men who want to grow in their faith, as husbands and fathers and men of God. Meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. 8:00am. Coffee and Pastries. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. 3988 Highway 5, Douglasville. Call 770-942-4681 for more info.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008-12/07/2008
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Douglasville "Old Fashioned Holidays" Event 2008. This holiday season will bring out the glitter all around Atlanta, and Douglasville, just a few miles west of downtown, is certainly no exception. Now in its eighth year, the Douglasville "Old Fashioned Holidays" event will culminate with a candlelight tour of homes and buildings in the city's charming downtown historic district. Douglasville's Commercial Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Saturday, December 6 we will kick off the weekend with festive food during the Café Noel on O'Neal Plaza at 4:00pm. Entertainment on the plaza, courtesy of Well Star Douglas Hospital will also begin at 4:00pm. As music plays, children will be invited to participate in a special free craft project leading up to the lighting of the unique tree atop the fountain on O'Neal Plaza at 6:00pm. The food and entertainment will continue until 8:00pm with the beginning of the home tour at 6:30pm. Luminaries, sponsored by GreyStone Power Corporation, will light the way around downtown for this year's tour. Due to popular demand, the tour will once again be repeated the following afternoon, Sunday December 7 from 1:00-5:00pm. Tickets for either tour are $12 each in advance and $15 each on Saturday and Sunday of the Tour and can only be purchased through the Downtown Douglasville Welcome Center/Broad Street Gifts. If you are traveling from Atlanta, Douglasville is easily accessed via Interstate 20 west with the Downtown Welcome Center/Broad Street Gifts located off Exit 37. Visitors can follow the Tourist Information signs directly into the Downtown Historic District. Call 770-947-5920 or 1-800-661-0013 for questions and additional information on securing tickets. For more information visit our website at www.visitdouglasville.com.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008
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Crystal Elegance Woven Bracelet Class at 9:00am and Wire Christmas Trees with the Wig Jig Class at 2:00pm at Cool Beads located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road and can be reached at 678-391-8722 for more information or to register.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008
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The Douglas Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold their Christmas Party on December 6 in combination with their meeting. it will be at 7:00pm in the private dining room at Logan’s Roadhouse on Chapel Hill Road.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008-12/08/2008
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Ephesus Baptist Church will present their annual Christmas program December 6, 7, and 8 at 7:00pm nightly. For more information call 770-942-4327 or visit www.ebclife.net.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008
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Donuts with Santa at Arlington Christian School from 9:00am-1:00pm. See ad on page 96.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008
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14th Annual Breakfast with Santa Benefit. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008
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Breakfast with Santa. Kids and their parents can have breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 6 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Deer Lick Park Gym. Children will have their picture taken with Santa and make holiday cards. The cost is $5 per person. Registration is limited to 50 and you must pre-register. Call 770-920-7129 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/06/2008
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Powder Springs Christmas Parade. The Historic Downtown Merchants Association of Powder Springs (HDMAPS) will be participating in the city’s 13th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting by having the 1st Annual Christmas Parade on December 6, 2008. The parade will start at 5:30pm and escort Santa Claus into the square. Line up will be at the George E. Ford Center on Atlanta Street. The parade route will start at the corner of New Macland Rd and Marietta Street, and end at City Hall. (Rain date Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 7:00pm). Santa will be arriving in style in the Historic District of Powder Springs being pulled in his sleigh of live reindeer. The parade will include floats, bands and horses. Following Santa’s arrival in downtown Powder Springs there will be music, entertainment and the official tree lighting that will mark the beginning of the Christmas season.
Event Date(s):
12/07/2008
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ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Sunday of each month at 3:00pm at Douglasville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the 300 dining room. This support group is open to the community. For more info, call Brenda Waters at 770-942-7111 ext. 112.
Event Date(s):
12/07/2008
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DOUGLASVILLE’S SWEETWATER CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION meets on the 1st Sunday afternoon in most months in Douglasville. Please call Margie Lee Hall at 770-378-1432 for information.
Event Date(s):
12/07/2008-12/11/2008
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Lithia Springs United Methodist Church (3711 Temple Street) along with area churches, will host the annual free drive-thru Christmas Pageant, “How Far to Bethlehem?". See article on page 84.
Event Date(s):
12/07/2008
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Come see "Light & Life" at Heritage Baptist Church. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/07/2008
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Keyboards @ Christmas at Central Baptist Church. See article on page 113.
Event Date(s):
12/08/2008
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The Douglas County Connection meets every second Monday @ 7:00 pm at the Cultural Arts Center. The Connection is an organization that promotes literary and visual arts, with a special emphasis on African-American culture. Each February, the Connection sponsors the Black History Art exhibit and other culturally enriching events at the CAC. In December, the Connection coordinates the CAC’s Kwanzaa celebration. Through its Historical Committee, the Connection also is a sponsor for the placement of the Progressive Hall Lodge School, built for African-Americans around 1910 on the National Historic Register. For more information email mcbr1997@netscape.net or call Alison Williams, President @(770) 947-7870.
Event Date(s):
12/08/2008
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The Direct Selling Women's Alliance West Atlanta Chapter, meets every third month, the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Atlanta Bread Company on Douglas Blvd.
Event Date(s):
12/08/2008
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THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CHAPTER OF BOSOM BUDDIES meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30pm. Bosom Buddies is a support group for breast cancer patients and survivors. Anyone who has had or now has breast cancer is encouraged to join. For more information, call Donna at 770-942-8466 or 770-489-9813.
Event Date(s):
12/08/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Bright Star Elementary School Chorus.
Event Date(s):
12/09/2008
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Heritage Baptist Church’s Round Table Book Club welcomes ladies of all ages to attend this monthly group that meets on the second Tuesday at 7:00pm. Each month the club gathers to discuss the book that was read prior to the meeting. Please call 770-947-0509 for current book selection and meeting location.
Event Date(s):
12/09/2008
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FREE SCRAPBOOK WORKSHOP every 2nd and 4th Tuesday starting at 6:00pm at Central Baptist Church. Please call for more information. Everyone welcome. Brenda Findley, 770-942-1403.
Event Date(s):
12/09/2008
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CAT MINISTRY. Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00am as we create stuffed cats to give to the hospitals, police and fire departments for newborns and children in crisis. Dorsett Shoals Baptist Church, 770-949-8734 or www.HopeForDouglas.org
Event Date(s):
12/09/2008
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MOTHERS & MORE is a support group for mothers and expectant mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and without children. Examples include playgroups, Mom’s night out, holiday parties, children’s activities, couples’ outings, family events and community service projects. As a member you may attend as many or few activities as you choose. Visitors are welcome and may attend three moms-only events before deciding to join. They meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Douglasville First United Methodist Church on the corner of Prestley Mill Road and Hospital Drive. For more information you can visit their website at mothersandmore.org/chapters/Douglasville/ or call Judy Crawford at 770-949-9953 or Leeanna Holmes at 770-577-7210.
Event Date(s):
12/09/2008-12/23/2008
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MOTHERS & MORE is a support group for mothers and expectant mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and without children. Examples include playgroups, momʼs night out, holiday parties, childrenʼs activities, couples outings, family events and community service projects. As a member you may attend as many or few activities as you choose. If you are a working mom or a stay at home mom this group may be the right group for you. Visitors are welcome and may attend three moms-only events before deciding to join. They meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Douglasville First United Methodist Church on the corner of Prestley Mill Road and Hospital Drive. Please join them for a meeting or call to get details of an upcoming Momʼs night out. You can also visit their website at http://mothersandmore.org/chapters/Douglasville/. Call Judy Crawford at 770-949-9953 or Misty Croft at 770-949-5752 for information.
Event Date(s):
12/09/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring South Douglas Elementary School Chorus and Turner Middle School Chorus (back-to-back concerts).
Event Date(s):
12/09/2008
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Douglas County Chamber Singers invite you to their sixth annual Christmas Concert. See article on page 84.
Event Date(s):
12/10/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Arbor Station Elem. School Chorus.
Event Date(s):
12/11/2008
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The Pilot Club of Sweetwater meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in the Douglasville United Way office (6279 Fairburn Rd.). Park in the back and use the back door. The Pilot Club meets to focuses on brain related disorders. For more information contact Gail Smith at 770-942-8088.
Event Date(s):
12/11/2008
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CHEROKEE ROSE QUILTERS GUILD MEETING. We meet each second Thursday at 9:30am and fourth Thursday at 7:00pm at the Union Grove Baptist Church, 6517 Union Grove Road in Lithia Springs. Doors open 30 minutes before each meeting. We welcome all. Call Joyce at 770-944-2093 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/11/2008
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SWEETWATER CAMERA CLUB - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Image Makers are encouraged to attend! The Sweetwater Camera Club hosts a wide variety of fun, interesting and informative monthly lectures and photo contests. We are planning many field trips for 2008. We meet the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM in the dining hall annex of St. Julian’s Episcopal Church at 5400 Stewart’s Mill Road in Douglasville. From I-20 take the Chapel Hill Road exit and turn right onto Stewart’s Mill Road at the 4th traffic light (across from Target). St. Julian’s is 1.6 miles down Stewart’s Mill Road on the right. For more information, visit the club’s website at www.sweetwatercc.org or call Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985.
Event Date(s):
12/11/2008
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Sweetwater Camera Club’s Holiday Party! – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Image Makers are encouraged to attend! The Sweetwater Camera Club hosts a wide variety of fun, interesting and informative lectures, monthly field trips and photo contests. We meet the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall of St. Julian's Episcopal Church at 5400 Stewart Mill Road in Douglasville. From I-20 take the Chapel Hill Road exit and turn right onto Stewart Mill Road at the 4th traffic light (across from Target). St. Julian's is 1.6 miles down Stewart Mill Road on the right. For more information, visit the club’s website at www.sweetwatercc.org or call Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985.
Event Date(s):
12/11/2008
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Christmas Open House at The GreenTree Day Spa from 5:00-8:00pm. See ad on page 53 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/11/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Chapel Hill High School Chorus and Beulah Elementary School Chorus (back-to-back concerts).
Event Date(s):
12/11/2008-12/12/2008
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Uniform Sales of America Holiday Sale. See ad on page 74 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/12/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Winston Elementary School Chorus.
Event Date(s):
12/12/2008-12/13/2008
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Empty Bowls Luncheons at the Cultural Arts Center. See article on page 86.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008
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The Douglas County Democratic Party meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00am at the Alice Hawthorne Center located at 7775 Malone St. in Douglasville. For more information, please call 404-276-2121.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008
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THE WOODIE FITE SENIOR CENTER 2008 VARIETY DANCE hosts a variety dance for senior citizens on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of each month. Doors open at promptly 5:30pm, with free dance lessons from 6:00-7:00pm, dancing from 7:00-10:00pm. A donation of $4, per person, will be accepted at the door. Bring a finger food snack to share and join us at the Woodie Fite Senior Center located at 8750 Dorris Road, Douglasville (across from the courthouse). We will be dancing to the music of our favorite DJ. Join us for a variety of dance music, including Country & Western, Ballroom, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Latino, and Big Band. Please call 678-626-5630 for additional information.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008
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BEN HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets at 10:00am the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Toastmasters is a public speaking organization that teaches leadership and communications skills. For more information go to www.toastmasters.org or contact us at whit9993@bellsouth.net
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008
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THE REMNANT is a Bible Study designed to meet the needs of men in our community. They meet the second Saturday of each month at 10:00am at Regions Bank Community Room in Downtown Douglasville. Call 770-489-4392.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008
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13th Annual “Angels of the World” Festival. The Douglas County Disabilities Coalition is a non-profit organization which serves people with disabilities in Douglas County. Our major fund-raiser each year is the “Angels of the World” Festival. The festival showcases local talent including school choral groups, dance groups, and other performing groups. People come from all over to meet with family and friends to enjoy live entertainment, food, and arts & crafts. The Festival offers children the opportunity to perform in their community. The Festival began in 1995 and has grown each year. The Festival will be held at the Douglas County Comprehensive High School, Douglasville, GA on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Santa will be available for pictures by a local photographer during the Festival. Children can come make ornaments and decorate gingerbread cookies. The proceeds from the “Angels of the World” Festival will support a new initiative of direct services empowering parents and family members to provide services for their own family members with Developmental Disabilities in Douglas County. DCDC is now able to provide adults and children in Douglas County with Natural Support Enhancement services. Once children leave the school system’s special education program few services are available for these young people to remain active in their community. DCDC’s program will focus on working closely with family and community leaders to bring about active participation of all in our community. Please contact Christy Turner at 770-949-7789 for more information about the Festival. Groups performing at this year’s Festival include: Mirror Lake Elementary Chorus, Chapel Hill Elementary Chorus, Fairplay Middle School Chorus, Chestnut Log Middle School Chorus, New Manchester Elementary Chorus, Burnett Elementary Chorus, Factory Shoals Middle School Chorus, Dorsett Shoals Elementary Chorus, Turner Middle School Chorus, and Montessori School of Douglas County Elementary Chorus.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008
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A Total Championship Wrestling event will be held at 8:00pm at The National Guard Armory In Douglasville. Visit myspace.com/totalchampionshipwrestling for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008-12/13/2009
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Book Signing with Mary Cunningham at Borders Books & Music at the Arbor Place Mall from 12:00-3:00pm. Douglas County author, Mary Cunningham will be signing young reader series, Cynthia's Attic (books one, two & three) and The women's humor book, Women Only Over Fifty (WOOF).
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008
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Beading 101 Class at 9:00am and Open Table for Making Gifts at 1:00pm at Cool Beads located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road and can be reached at 678-391-8722 for more information or to register.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008
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Angels of the World Festival. See article on page 86.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008-12/14/2008
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"An Evening in December" at Heritage Baptist Church. See article on page 86.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008-12/14/2008
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The Living Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church of Douglasville. See ad on page 114.
Event Date(s):
12/13/2008-12/14/2008
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A Wonderful CHRIST MAS Time at Church at Chapel Hill. See ad on page 115.
Event Date(s):
12/14/2008
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THE WEST METRO INTERFAITH ALLIANCE meets the second Sunday of each month at 2:00pm at the Parish Hall of St. Julian’s Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart Mill Road in Douglasville. They are a group of people from various faith traditions seeking to foster understanding and respect among those traditions through conversation. For more information please call 770-656-7590.
Event Date(s):
12/14/2008
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LADIES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY BOOK CLUB monthly meeting. Members meet on the second Sunday of each month at 3:00pm at the Brookmont Information Center and Clubhouse. 5315 Brookmont Parkway, Dougalsville, Ga. Membership is continuous and open to ladies throughout Atlanta. To join or for additional information visit www.pearlofwisdom.org or call Pearl Smith, 678-838-7094 or Jackie Delgado, 678-229-6924.
Event Date(s):
12/14/2008
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THE LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP in Douglas County meets at Douglasville Church of Christ, located at 4691 Big B Road, the second Sunday of each month at 2:00pm. Call 770-942-3831 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/14/2008
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Every Woman, Inc. meets every 2nd Sunday at the Public Library in the large conference room from 2-5 pm. Get involved in voluteering in your community and enjoy networking with 50 or so women in Douglas County. For more information contact 678-481-0588 or visit our website at www.everywomaninc.org. No cost for membership just a 2 hour committment of time each month to volunteer in the community.
Event Date(s):
12/14/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert at First Presbyterian Church. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/14/2008
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The Splendor of Christmas at Central Baptist Church. See article on page 112.
Event Date(s):
12/15/2008
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The American Sewing Guild meets the third Monday of each month at 1680 Hiram-Douglasville Highway. For more information please email M. Todd at ducksinorder@gmail.com.
Event Date(s):
12/15/2008
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THE AMERICAN SEWING GUILD meets the third Monday of each month at 1680 Hiram-Douglasville Highway. For more information please email M. Todd at ducksinorder@gmail.com.
Event Date(s):
12/15/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Bill Arp Elementary School Chorus and Dorsett Shoals Elementary School Chorus (back-to-back concerts).
Event Date(s):
12/16/2008
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GA THERAPY MOMS. When parents learn that their child has a disability or a chronic illness, they begin a journey that takes them into a life that is often filled with strong emotion, difficult choices, interactions with many different professionals and specialists, and an ongoing need for information and services. Initially, parents may feel isolated and alone, and not know where to begin their search for information, assistance, understanding, and support. Douglas County has an organization called GA Therapy Moms that has been developed expressly to respond to the information needs of parents those who have just learned their child has special needs and those who have lived with this reality for some time but who have reached a transition point where they need new information or renewed support. The group provides a starting point for families in their search for information and resources. GA Therapy Moms meets on the third Tuesday of every month at Heritage Baptist Church, 8800 Rose Avenue, Douglasville, GA. You can contact Co- Chairman’s Kim Weinreb at 678-715-9596 and Jenna Jones at 678-838-2797 or via email at gatherapymoms@aol.com
Event Date(s):
12/16/2008
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DOUGLAS COUNTY MINISTERS MEETING will be hosting its monthly meeting at Ryans Restaurant on Concourse Parkway in Douglasville at 12:00noon. The meeting will be held on the Third Tuesday of each month. All ministers are welcome. For more info call Don Morrison at 770-947-8820.
Event Date(s):
12/16/2008
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF DOUGLAS CO. MEETING The Historical Society of Douglas County meets for lunch the third Tuesday of every month at noon at the Cultural Arts Center. Call 770-949-2787 for reservations.
Event Date(s):
12/17/2008
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION is in Douglas County the third Wednesday of each month from 9:00am-12:00noon at the Courthouse personnel department. Services available are; Applications for new or replacement social security cards, Applications for replacement medicare cards, and assistance with or explanations of notices or benefits statements. You may also call 1-800-772-1213, or go to their website: www.ssa.gov
Event Date(s):
12/17/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Mt. Carmel Elementary School Chorus.
Event Date(s):
12/17/2008
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Children's Christmas Concert at First Presbyterian Church. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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DOUGLAS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Douglas County Public Library on Selman Avenue in Douglasville. Everyone is invited. Learn how to research information on your Ancestors. Apply for your "First Families of Douglas County" Certificate if you have a Direct Descendant in the 1880 Census. For information call 770-944-2093 or email paultrew@comcast.net.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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The Douglas County 4H Horse Club meets every third Thursday from August to May at 7:00 pm at the Douglas County Courthouse in Citizens Hall. Anyone who loves horses and wants to be with other folks who love horse is welcome. You do not have to own a horse to be part of the club. This club is run by volunteer leaders and member officers. We have horse shows, horse clinics, pony rides, horse quiz bowl teams, swap meets AND SO MUCH MORE! For more info call Elaine at 770-942-9565.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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The Douglas County 4H Horse Club meets every third Thursday from August to May at 7:00 pm at the Douglas County Courthouse in Citizens Hall. Anyone who loves horses and wants to be with other folks who love horse is welcome. You do not have to own a horse to be part of the club. This club is run by volunteer leaders and member officers. We have horse shows, horse clinics, pony rides, horse quiz bowl teams, swap meets AND SO MUCH MORE! For more info call Elaine at 770-942-9565.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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Douglas County Retired Educators Association (DCREA) meet the third Thursday of each month, September through December and February through May (no meeting in January or over the summer). The meeting place is at the Family Life Center at Central Baptist Church on Central Church Road. Meeting time is 10:00 am. For additional information contact Beverly Smith at 770-942-1639.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), William D. Lively Chapter 1820, meets the third Thursday of every month at the Golden Corral at 6975 Douglas Boulevard. Lunch starts at 1 p.m., and the meeting begins at 2:00pm. All active and retired Federal employees are invited to attend. Linda Johnson, 770-942-0816.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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BLIND AND LOW VISION SERVICES meets the third Thursday of each month in the United Way building on Courtland St. From 1:30-3:00pm. If you have vision loss or know someone who does, or want to find out how you can help, stop by or call 770-432-7280, or www.BLVSgeorgia.org.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in Room 207. Parents who have lost children are invited to share stories, receive comfort and grow in faith. First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton St., Douglasville, 770-942-0710.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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M.S. SUPPORT GROUP meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in the Parlor. First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton St., Douglasville, 770-942-0710.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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DIGITAL IMAGE GROUP - DIG is a new informal Show-and-Tell visual arts discussion group. Bring your digital images and digital videos on a CD, jump drive or digital film chip. We project them up on the wall and let you show your work to a great audience. We meet the third Thursday of every month at 6:30pm in the dining hall annex of St. Julian’s Episcopal Church at 5400 Stewart’s Mill Road in Douglasville. From I-20 take the Chapel Hill Road exit and turn right onto Stewart’s Mill Road at the 4th traffic light (across from Target). St. Julian’s is 1.6 miles down Stewart’s Mill Road on the right. For more information, visit www.digitalimagegroup.org or call Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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Fruit Of My Womb is a support group for individuals, or families who have experienced preganancyy loss due to miscarriage, premature births, still birth, and infant death, or for those who have experienced infertility after their pregnancy loss. The group meets every first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. Teen Pregnancy Support invites teens of all ages who are pregnant, parenting, or have experienced a pregnancy or child loss to our support group which is held every first and third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. Support Groups meet at 1836 Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy. Villa Rica, Ga. 30180 in the Conference room. For more information please call 770-875-4062.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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The Douglas County Republican Women's Club meets the third Thursday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at TGIFriday's in Douglasville. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They have a guest speaker every month. For more information call Maureen 770-947-8479 or Carolyn 770-577-7653.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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Come meet and learn from photographers, videographers and digital artists. Watch their presentations, participate in discussions. DIG is an informal Show-and-Tell visual arts education and presentation group comprised of people interested in image-making using digital still photography, multimedia, videography and computer graphics. You may bring your own digital images and digital videos on a CD/DVD, jump drive or digital film chip. We project them onto a 9’ screen so you can show your work to an enthusiastic audience. Meets the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM at St. Julian's Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart's Mill Road, Douglasville. For more information, visit www.digitalimagegroup.org or call Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985.
Event Date(s):
12/18/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Majestic Leadership Academy Chorus and Burnett Elementary School Chorus (back-to-back concerts).
Event Date(s):
12/19/2008-12/20/2008
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The Georgia School of Performing Arts invites you to join them for "A Night at the Movies". See ad on page 42 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/19/2008
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Annual Christmas Concert in the Courthouse at 12:15pm. Open to the Public. Featuring Eastside Elementary School Chorus.
Event Date(s):
12/20/2008
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THE WOODIE FITE SENIOR CENTER 2008 VARIETY DANCE hosts a variety dance for senior citizens on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturday of each month. Doors open at promptly 5:30pm, with free dance lessons from 6:00-7:00pm, dancing from 7:00-10:00pm. A donation of $4, per person, will be accepted at the door. Bring a finger food snack to share and join us at the Woodie Fite Senior Center located at 8750 Dorris Road, Douglasville (across from the courthouse). We will be dancing to the music of our favorite DJ. Join us for a variety of dance music, including Country & Western, Ballroom, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Latino, and Big Band. Please call 678-626-5630 for additional information.
Event Date(s):
12/20/2008
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MEN ONLY!! Dynamic small group for men who want to grow in their faith, as husbands and fathers and men of God. Meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. 8:00am. Coffee and Pastries. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. 3988 Highway 5, Douglasville. Call 770-942-4681 for more info.
Event Date(s):
12/20/2008
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Open Table All Day for Making Gifts Cool Beads located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road and can be reached at 678-391-8722 for more information or to register.
Event Date(s):
12/21/2008
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First Presbyterian Church Choit tells the Christmas Story in Song. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/21/2008
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Carols by Candlelight at 6pm at First Baptist Church of Douglasville. See ad on page 114.
Event Date(s):
12/22/2008
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Golden Bells Concert at First Presbyterian Church. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/23/2008
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FREE SCRAPBOOK WORKSHOP every 2nd and 4th Tuesday starting at 6:00pm at Central Baptist Church. Please call for more information. Everyone welcome. Brenda Findley, 770-942-1403.
Event Date(s):
12/23/2008
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MOTHERS & MORE is a support group for mothers and expectant mothers. They offer a variety of activities with and without children. Examples include playgroups, Mom’s night out, holiday parties, children’s activities, couples’ outings, family events and community service projects. As a member you may attend as many or few activities as you choose. Visitors are welcome and may attend three moms-only events before deciding to join. They meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Douglasville First United Methodist Church on the corner of Prestley Mill Road and Hospital Drive. For more information you can visit their website at mothersandmore.org/chapters/Douglasville/ or call Judy Crawford at 770-949-9953 or Leeanna Holmes at 770-577-7210.
Event Date(s):
12/23/2008
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MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. We’re looking for new members ages 6 & up. Call 770-489-4111 Ask for Jeanie.
Event Date(s):
12/23/2008
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ABWA MEETING. The mission of American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, and networking locally and nationally. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Please call Marcita Scharnhorst at 770-370-2290 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/24/2008
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Candlelight Services at First Presbyterian Church. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/24/2008
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Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service at Heritage Baptist Church. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/27/2008
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BEN HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets at 10:00am the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Toastmasters is a public speaking organization that teaches leadership and communications skills. For more information go to www.toastmasters.org or contact us at whit9993@bellsouth.net
Event Date(s):
12/27/2008
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Beading 101 Class at 9:00am and Crocheted Beaded Necklace Class at 2:00pm at Cool Beads located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road and can be reached at 678-391-8722 for more information or to register.
Event Date(s):
12/31/2008
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2nd Annual New Year's Eve Art Exhibition at Douglasville Vineyard Church. See ad on Page 36 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/31/2008
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New Year's Eve Party at The Centre at Arbor Connection. See ad on page 84 for more information.
Event Date(s):
12/31/2008
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Annual Watch Night Celebration at Christ Abundant Life International Ministries. See article on page 111.
Event Date(s):
12/31/2008
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Douglas County's 2nd Annual Christian Alternative New Year's Eve Celebration. See ad on page 112 and 113.
Event Date(s):
01/15/2009
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The Douglas County Republican Women's Club meets the third Thursday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at TGIFriday's in Douglasville. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They have a guest speaker every month. For more information call Maureen 770-947-8479 or Carolyn 770-577-7653.
Event Date(s):
02/19/2009
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The Douglas County Republican Women's Club meets the third Thursday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at TGIFriday's in Douglasville. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They have a guest speaker every month. For more information call Maureen 770-947-8479 or Carolyn 770-577-7653.
Event Date(s):
11/15/2009
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An Electronics Recycling Event will be held at the Aeris Services parking lot (located at 5913 Stewart Parkway - in front of the Post Office). Visit www.keepdouglasvillebeautiful.org for more information and a complete list of acceptable items.
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