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Event Date(s): 07/29/2010-07/31/2010
Details: Douglasville Summer Sampler. See ad on pagae 24 for more information.
Event Date(s): 07/30/2010
Details: Douglasville CVB hosts Friday Night Flicks. See article on page 30 more information.
Event Date(s): 07/30/2010
Details: Douglasville CVB hosts Friday Night Flicks. See article on page 30 more information.
Event Date(s): 07/31/2010
Details: Beading 101 Class at 9:00am and Rope Chainmaille Bracelet Class at 2:00pm at Cool Beads. They are located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville. Call 678-391-8722 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/01/2010-08/13/2010
Details: CAC to present "The Flower Show". See article on page 31 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/02/2010
Details: 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 info call Donna at 770-485-9028.
Event Date(s): 08/02/2010
Details: NEEDLE NERDS. The Needle Nerds meet on the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm. They are a group of knitters, crotchetier, tatters and needlers in Douglas County. Bring your latest project and join them. Call Julie at 678-428-6526 or www.mindspring.com/~needle.nerds.
Event Date(s): 08/02/2010
Details: The Douglas County Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold their monthly meeting on August 2nd beginning at 7:30pm at the Douglasville Baptist Temple. For directions or information call Leonard Draper at 770-949-3014.
Event Date(s): 08/03/2010
Details: SILVER COMET AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY meets at 7:00pm, the first Tuesday of each month at the Paulding County Chamber of Commerace Building, lower Level. The building is located on Hwy 278 just west of Hwy 61 in Dallas. We are a ‘Special Service Club’ serving both Paulding and Douglas County Agencies with emergency radio services. For more information please contact Les Wilding at k4ol@arrl.net.
Event Date(s): 08/03/2010
Details: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY ART GUILD meets on the first Tuesday of each month at St. Julians Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart Mill Rd., Douglasville, Ga. from 6:30-9:00pm. Contact Linda Britt at 770-947-3457.
Event Date(s): 08/03/2010
Details: THE MOMS CLUB OF DOUGLASVILLE meets the first Tuesday of each month for their Business meeting, which is at 10:00am. The MOMS Club is an International Support Group for at-home moms that offers enriching activities for you and your children each week. The activities include, but are not limited to, park play, playgroups in various places, and family day out. Also planned for each month is a moms night out, where moms are able to go and enjoy dinner, a movie, or other things with other moms in the group. Activities are planned month to month by the moms in the group at the calendar planning activity. For more information, please log on to www.momsclubofdouglasville.org.
Event Date(s): 08/03/2010
Details: GOLDEN SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB for seniors meets at Jessie Davis Memorial Park on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm. Call 770-920-3009 for information.
Event Date(s): 08/03/2010
Details: 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. The Courthouse Art Gallery hopes that this new venue will encourage residents with creative talent to come forward and express themselves and represent their community.
Event Date(s): 08/04/2010
Details: THE PAULDING PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00pm at 122 Main Street in Dallas, GA. The club is open to all with an interest in the art of photography and growing their photography skills. Meetings and club activities include guest speakers, hands-on learning opportunities, workshops, field trips, and club competitions. For more information please visit www.pauldingphotographyclub.org or contact Mike Nalley at mikenalley@comcast.net or Kim Mitas at kimmitas@att.net
Event Date(s): 08/05/2010
Details: THE WEST GEORGIA AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP, a support/action group for people who have autism, love someone with autism or work with individuals with autism or any other mental disability or developmental disability, meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:00pm in Branham Hall at Bremen First United Methodist Church (321 Hamilton Avenue, Bremen). 770-337-9057 or www.westgeorgiaautism.org
Event Date(s): 08/05/2010
Details: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS meet the first Thursday of each month at St. Julians Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewart Mill Road, Douglasville, at 6:30pm. They have speakers or new topics monthly and welcome everyone. Call Marjorie Stansel, 770-949-0946.
Event Date(s): 08/05/2010
Details: THE COUNTRY PRIDE LINE DANCE AND SOCIAL CLUB meets the first Thursday of every month. They are always looking for new members. Contact Sam Noble (President) at 770-367-3630 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/05/2010
Details: THE COUNTRY PRIDE LINE DANCE AND SOCIAL CLUB meets the first Thursday of every month. They are always looking for new members. Contact Sam Noble (President) at 770-367-3630 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/05/2010
Details: HISTORIC IMAGE PRESERVATION AND PRESENTATION GROUP meets the first Thursday night of each month at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville at 7:15pm. Richard Nichols, 404-210-5985.
Event Date(s): 08/06/2010
Details: 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 info.
Event Date(s): 08/06/2010
Details: BRAIN INJURY AND BRAIN ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP meets the first and third Friday of the month at the First United Methodist Church 6167 Presley Mill Road. Meeting time is 6:30pm. The focus of the group is on Successful living with a brain condition. Care Givers are encouraged to attend. Information, resources and support will be available. Contact Rocky Rothrock at 770-355-6135 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/07/2010
Details: Douglas County Lions Club Fundraising Yard Sale on August 7th from 9:00am-2:00pm in front of Frances Florist, 7020 Broad Street, Douglasville. All proceeds will go to the Lions Club fund to help Douglas Countians with eye issues. Yard sale items and dollar donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Event Date(s): 08/07/2010
Details: Bridal Brunch. Looking for a beautiful outdoor setting for your wedding? Come discover the beautiful Cultural Arts Center located in historic downtown Douglasville on Saturday, August 7th from 10:00am–1:00pm. The Cultural Arts Center is located in the Roberts-Mozley House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1901, this two-story columned neoclassical style house was home to three Douglasville mayors and a state senator before it became the home of the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, Inc. in 1986. The CAC has monthly artist's receptions, exhibits, and special programs including ethnic and holiday celebrations. Brides come and enjoy this lovely setting, wonderful brunch and tour the facility while meeting face to face with wedding professionals and find everything you need to create the wedding of your dreams! Registered brides will be eligible to win many prizes! The receptions are free for all brides and their guests. To register, please contact Randi Miles at 678-715-6069 or milesr@ci.douglasville.ga.us.
Event Date(s): 08/07/2010
Details: SILVER SWINGERS DANCE CLUB, hosts a variety dance on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at Woodie Fite Senior Center. Doors open at 6:00pm with Line Dance lessons from 6:30-7:00pm., dancing from 7:00-10:00pm. A donation of $4.00 will be accepted at the door. Bring a finger snack to share and join us at the Woodie Fite Center. See article on page 31 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/07/2010
Details: 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, 770-942-4681.
Event Date(s): 08/07/2010
Details: The Douglas County Republican Party will meet Saturday morning, August 7 at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church on Stewarts Mill Road. The meeting begins at 8:30am. Please call 770-942-3871 or visit www.DouglasCountyGOP.com for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/07/2010
Details: Fishes & Loaves 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. See article on page 52 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/07/2010
Details: Community Health & Wellness Fair will be held at 6976 Bankhead Hwy. See article on page 55 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/07/2010
Details: Cool Beads August Classes. Watch Class at 9:00am and Chainmaille Anklet at 2:00pm. They are located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville. Call 678-391-8722 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/07/2010
Details: Upward Fall Soccer Evaluation at Central Baptist. See article on page 90 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/08/2010
Details: EVERY WOMAN, INC. meets every 2nd Sunday at the Public Library in the large conference room from 2:00-5:00pm. Get involved in volunteering in your community and enjoy networking with 50 or so women in Douglas County. For more info contact 678-481-0588 or visit their website at www.everywomaninc.org. No cost for membership just a 2 hour commitment of time each month to volunteer in the community.
Event Date(s): 08/08/2010-08/13/2010
Details: Fellowship Baptist Church to hold revival. Please see article on page 94 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/09/2010
Details: VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA meets every month on the second Monday at Longhorn Steakhouse. Dinner at 6:00pm, meeting to follow. Vietnam Veterans, and Vietnam Era Veterans are invited, bring the family.
Event Date(s): 08/09/2010
Details: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CONNECTION meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Cultural Arts Center. For more information contact Alison Williams, President, at 770-947-7870 or by e-mail at mcbr1997@netscape.net.
Event Date(s): 08/09/2010
Details: 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): 08/10/2010
Details: Lithia Springs Bereaved Parents Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Lithia Springs Church of God, 3900 Veteran's Memorial Hwy, Lithia Springs GA 30122 at 7 PM. Parents and other family members that have lost children of any age are invited to share or just listen to others with similar experiences as you. For more information the group can be reached via email at path82426@mypacks.net.
Event Date(s): 08/10/2010
Details: PAULDING COUNTY SINGLES CLUB age 45 and older meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in a reserved room at Ryan’s Restaurant at 55 Pace Court in Hiram. They invite anyone who is interested. Call Andree at 770-505-3237.
Event Date(s): 08/10/2010
Details: CAT MINISTRY. Join them the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00am as they 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): 08/10/2010
Details: LITHIA SPRINGS BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Lithia Springs Church of God, 3900 Veteran’s Memorial Hwy, Lithia Springs GA 30122 at 7:00pm. Parents and other family members that have lost children of any age are invited to share or just listen to others experiencing similar experiences as you. For more information the group can be reached via email at path82426@mypacks.net.
Event Date(s): 08/12/2010
Details: SWEETWATER CAMERA CLUB. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Image Makers are encouraged to attend! The SCC hosts a wide variety of fun, interesting and informative lectures, monthly field trips and photo contests. We meet the second Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the meeting begins at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall of St. Julian’s Episcopal Church at 5400 Stewarts Mill Road in Douglasville. From I-20 take the Chapel Hill Road exit and turn right onto Stewarts Mill Road at the 4th traffic light (across from Target). St. Julian’s is 1.6 miles down Stewart Mill Road on the right. Visit the club’s website at www.SweetwaterCameraClub.org or call SCC President Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985. Visitors are always welcome.
Event Date(s): 08/12/2010
Details: THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS III, a widowed ladies group, meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm for a covered dish meal, fun and fellowship in the Family Care Center of Hightower’s Memorial Chapel, 7034 West Broad Street, Douglasville, Georgia. The Circle of Friends III is open to widowed women. For more information call Pat Owen-Parris at 770-489-2818 or email pat.parris@hightowersmemorial.com. www.hightowersmemorial.com
Event Date(s): 08/12/2010
Details: THE PILOT CLUB OF SWEETWATER meets the second Thursday of each month at 12:00pm. The Pilot Club meets to focus on brain related disorders. Contact Gail Smith at 770-942-8088.
Event Date(s): 08/12/2010
Details: CHEROKEE ROSE QUILTERS GUILD MEETING. 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. All are welcome. Call Tina at 770-942-6764 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/12/2010
Details: Topps Sports Bar & Grill to host benefit Golf Tournament. See article on page 52 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/13/2010
Details: Planet Chiropractic will host a free talk on vaccines, answering questions like Why has the vaccine schedule quadrupled in the last few decades? Is my child in danger of developing a learning disability? Will my child be able to go to school if we do not vaccinate?
and Is there a safer schedule for my child? AUgust 13 at 7:15pm. Space is limited. Call 770-783-1799 to RSVP.
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010
Details: What did your daughter do today? Girl Scouts give every girl access to life-changing experiences that inspire her to do something big. For more information, please attend the following meeting: August 14, 10:00am-2:00pm at Deerlick Park, 2105 Mack Road in Douglasville. If you cannot attend and would like to volunteer or need additional information, please contact: Darlene Lewis - troop798@comcast.net or Jymme Reed jreed@gsgatl.org.
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010
Details: Bike Ride For Breast Cancer sponsored by Chapel Hill Road Baptist Church, Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry. Saturday, August 14. Registration at 9:00am. ESCORTED RIDE leaves
Chapel Hill Rd Baptist Church at 10:00am. $25 for Rider. $10 for Passenger. Spaghetti Lunch to follow ride at: Chapel Hill Rd Baptist Church,
4391 Chapel Hill Rd, Douglasville. Non-riders join us for a donation lunch after the ride.
Lunch will start being served at 12. All money raised from the ride and lunch will go to
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. For more information email chrbcfaithriders@bellsouth.net.
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010
Details: DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY. Membership meetings are open to the public. They meet the second Saturday of every month from 10:00-11:00am at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church in the Parish Hall, 5400 Stewart Mill Road in Douglasville. Please visit the website at www.dcdems.org for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010
Details: CASCADE UNITED TOASTMASTERS (CUT) CLUB meets at 9:30 the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Toastmasters is a public speaking organization that teaches leadership and communication skills. We invite you to attend our meetings to see for yourself how Toastmasters can improve your communication skills. For more information visit our website http://cascadeunited.freetoasthost.com/index.html or contact John Davis cutoastmasters@gmail.com
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010
Details: WEST GEORGIA HAS ITS FIRST TOASTMASTERS CLUB, the Toastmasters of West Georgia. If you are interested in a nurturing, supportive environment geared to helping you become more confident and articulate, then this is for you. Toastmasters offers a proven, laddered approach to improving your speaking skills, helping you achieve more at work, in job interviews and in almost every aspect of your life. They meet the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 10:00am at the Capitol Executive Suites (3400 Chapel Hill Road). Come to the back entrance and visit in the Event Room downstairs. For more information on visiting or joining, contact Lee Brogden Culberson via email at Lee@ProfessionalMojo.com or at 678.561.6656. You can follow them on Twitter for great speaking tips and more at: http://www.Twitter.com/WestGaSpeaks.
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010
Details: 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 info go to www.toastmasters.org or contact william_carr@comcast.net.
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010-08/15/2010
Details: Got Skillz Tournament. See article on page 52 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010
Details: Cool Beads August Classes. 3 in 1-Bracelet Class at 9:00am and Large Wire Bracelet Class at 2:00pm. They are located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville. Call 678-391-8722 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010
Details: Annual Career Day at Daystar Tabernacle from 10:00am-1:00pm. See ad on page 89 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/14/2010
Details: County Line Baptist Church announces their 4th & Goal Men's Ministry Bar-B-Q Dinner. See article on page 95 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/17/2010
Details: Recruiting all Women. They hope to recruit as many women to meet at the Douglas County Courthouse where the women will ask Douglas County Commissioners to approve a Proclamation in honor of Women's History and support education associated with Women's Equality Day Education during their meeting. It was not until women rallied together that the Constitution legally allowed women to vote in the United States of America! This grass-roots group invites you to stand with them - arrive early enough to be in the picture on August 17th at 10:00am inside the Douglas County Courthouse located at 8700 Hospital Drive - in Douglasville.
Event Date(s): 08/17/2010
Details: Free Career Seminar. Ever thought about a career in real estate? Come and find out what is required and how to start your business. 6:30PM – 7:30PM at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage located at 6842 Douglas Blvd. Douglasville, GA 30135. Call and reserve your seat now! 770-920-2281
Event Date(s): 08/17/2010
Details: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP will be hosting its monthly meeting at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 3988 Hwy 5 in Douglasville at 12:00noon. These meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. They will be gathering for a time of prayer for our community. All area pastors and ministers are welcome. For more information call Don Morrison at 770-947-8820.
Event Date(s): 08/18/2010
Details: THE PAULDING PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00pm at 122 Main Street in Dallas, GA. The club is open to all with an interest in the art of photography and growing their photography skills. Meetings and club activities include guest speakers, hands-on learning opportunities, workshops, field trips, and club competitions. For more information please visit www.pauldingphotographyclub.org or contact Mike Nalley at mikenalley@comcast.net or Kim Mitas at kimmitas@att.net
Event Date(s): 08/18/2010
Details: 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. 1-800-772-1213, www.ssa.gov
Event Date(s): 08/19/2010
Details: DOUGLAS COUNTY FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES ORIENTATION FOR NEW FOSTER PARENTS meets at 6:00pm the third Thursday of every month at 8473 Duralee Lane, Douglasville. Interested families are invited to attend. For info call 770-947-7547.
Event Date(s): 08/19/2010
Details: DIGITAL IMAGE GROUP. Meet and learn from Photographers, Videographers and Digital Artists at the monthly meeting of DIG. Watch presentations and participate in visual arts discussions. DIG is an informal group composed of people interested in image-making using digital still photography, multimedia, videography and computer graphics. We meet the third Thursday of each month beginning at 6:30pm at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church, 5400 Stewarts Mill Road, Douglasville. From I-20 take the Chapel Hill Road exit and turn right onto Stewarts Mill Road at the 4th traffic light (across from Target). St. Julian’s is 1.6 miles down Stewart Mill Road on the right. Visit www.DigitalImageGroup.org or call Richard Nichols at 404-210-5985. Visitors are always welcome.
Event Date(s): 08/19/2010
Details: DOUGLASVILLE MS SELF-HELP GROUP meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in the Parlor at First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton St., Douglasville. This meeting is open to any person with Multiple Sclerosis and their caregiver. For more information, please e-mail dvillemsshg@aol.com.
Event Date(s): 08/19/2010
Details: 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 1:00pm, 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): 08/19/2010
Details: 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., 770-942-0710.
Event Date(s): 08/19/2010
Details: A SUPPORT GROUP FOR CROHN’S DISEASE AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS PATIENTS (and their families) will be held at the Woodie Fite Senior Center, 8750 Dorris Road, Douglasville. The meeting will be held from 6:45-8:00pm. This meeting is sponsored by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (‘CCFA’). A local board-certified gastroenterologist will speak at this meeting. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please email: elizabeth@studiostephenson.com
Event Date(s): 08/19/2010
Details: Douglasville School of Dance Open House & Registration from 4:00-7:00pm. See our ad on page ? for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/19/2010
Details: SHE (Safe, Healthy, Empowered) Conference at The Church at Chapel Hill. A Special Event for Mothers, Daughters and Friends. Featuring Rebecca St. James and Evie. Please see article and ad on page 95.
Event Date(s): 08/20/2010
Details: BRAIN INJURY AND BRAIN ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP meets the first and third Friday of the month at the First United Methodist Church 6167 Presley Mill Road. Meeting time is 6:30pm. The focus of the group is on Successful living with a brain condition. Care Givers are encouraged to attend. Information, resources and support will be available. Contact Rocky Rothrock at 770-355-6135 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/20/2010
Details: VISION REHABILITATION SERVICE meets the third Friday of each month at 3830 South Cobb Dr, Suite 125 in Smyrna from 1:00-2:30pm. If you have vision loss or know someone who does, or want to find out how you can help, stop by or call Gloria Fisher at 770-432-7280, www.BLVSgeorgia.org.
Event Date(s): 08/20/2010
Details: Women Entrepreneurs of West Georgia Business Success Seminar. Women Entrepreneurs of West Georgia, WEofWG, is very excited about welcoming award-winning entrepreneur, Laura West, as the speaker for the Business Success Seminar Luncheon. Laura is known for making marketing simple for passion-based business owners. She takes the confusion and fear out of promoting business and making money. She is the author of the upcoming book, Awakening Your Inner Business Goddess, as well as the author and creator of Joyful Business Guide™ system. The luncheon will be held on August 20th at the Hilton Garden Inn West Atl/Lithia Springs 11:30am-1:30pm (doors open at 11:00am). You are welcome to join them for a fabulous opportunity to connect and learn. Pre-registration required for members and guests. Register early for discounted rate at www.WEofWG.com/events. For more information about WEofWG’s monthly events email Grete Carder at grete@grcarderdesigns.com or call 404-805-7206.
Event Date(s): 08/21/2010
Details: Golden City Cruisers Car Club monthly cruise. Family fun, Cake Walk, 50/50, Oldies Music and lots of classic cars. No Admission. 5:00pm at Villa Rica Sports Complex & Civic Center, Hwy. 61 South, Villa Rica. For more information call Yvonne Davis, VP at 770-301-7727.
Event Date(s): 08/21/2010
Details: SILVER SWINGERS DANCE CLUB, hosts a variety dance on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at Woodie Fite Senior Center. Doors open at 6:00pm with Line Dance lessons from 6:30-7:00pm., dancing from 7:00-10:00pm. A donation of $4.00 will be accepted at the door. Bring a finger snack to share and join us at the Woodie Fite Center. See article on page 31 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/21/2010
Details: 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, 770-942-4681.
Event Date(s): 08/21/2010
Details: GOLDEN CITY CRUISERS CAR CLUB MONTHLY CRUISE. Family fun, Cake Walk, 50/50, Oldies Music and lots of classic cars. No Admission. 5:00pm at Villa Rica Sports Complex & Civic Center, Hwy. 61 South, Villa Rica. Call Yvonne Davis, VP at 770-301-7727 for info.
Event Date(s): 08/21/2010
Details: Cool Beads August Classes. Beading 101 Class at 9:00am and Crocheted Necklace Class at 2:00pm. They are located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville. Call 678-391-8722 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/22/2010
Details: LADIES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY BOOK CLUB will resume on Sunday, August 22nd at 3:00pm at the Brookmont Clubhouse. We will be discussing the book "Eat, Pray Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert. If you have any questions please feel free to call Jackie Delgado 404-536-7500 or email ldcbookclub@yahoo.com.
Event Date(s): 08/23/2010
Details: Fall Social Skills Groups at Douglasville Children's Therapy Services and Associates. Lesson plans designed to address the needs of group members and include peer interactions, conversation skills, problem solving in difficult situation and community outings. For more information, please call 770-577-0399 or Naomi Fields M.Ed., L.P.C. at 770-949-0074.
Event Date(s): 08/24/2010
Details: PAULDING COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (PARC) meeting will be at the library in Dallas, GA. Website at www.pauldingarc.com for more information or contact Marvin KT4W at icomw2a@yahoo.com. The meeting begins at 7:30, come early for eyeball meeting before they start. They meet every 4th Tuesday of the month at the library in Dallas.
Event Date(s): 08/24/2010
Details: 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. They meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Call Marcita Scharnhorst at 770-370-2290 for more info.
Event Date(s): 08/26/2010
Details: The Douglas County Republican Women’s Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Saint Julian’s Church on Stewart Mill Road. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They invite you to participate and make a difference in the organization, our local and national politics. Please call 770-947-8479 or visit www. dcrwc.com if you have any questions.
Event Date(s): 08/26/2010
Details: DOUGLAS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets at the Douglas County Public Library at 6:00 pm on Selman Ave on the 4th Thurs of months Jan-Oct and the 3rd Thurs in November. Every one welcome to hear our special programs and learn how to research your Family ancestors. Any member can get a free "First Families of Douglas County" certificate when you can document your direct ancestors in Douglas County back to the first census of 1880.
Event Date(s): 08/26/2010-08/27/2010
Details: The Sweet Repeats Kids Consignment Sale will be held at Calvary Church of God in Douglasville (7551 West Strickland Street). They will have Infant, Juniors Clothing, Maternity, Toys, Kids Furniture and Accessories. Sellers and volunteers are needed. The sale hours are Thursday from 9:00am-6:00pm, Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-12:00pm. E-mail sweetrepeatsga@bellsouth.net to register as a seller.
Event Date(s): 08/26/2010-08/28/2010
Details: DC Kids Consignment Sale at New Life Christian Church, 5897 Prestley Mill Road, Douglasville 30135. Times: Open to the public on Thursday 9am-7pm/Friday 9am-7pm/Saturday from 8am-2pm. Many items will be 1/2 off on Saturday. For more information about the sale or to participate as a seller, visit our website at www.nlccga.org or email us at consignmentsale@nlccga.org.
Event Date(s): 08/26/2010
Details: CHEROKEE ROSE QUILTERS GUILD MEETING. 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. All are welcome. Call Tina at 770-942-6764 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/26/2010
Details: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Saint Julian’s Church on Stewart Mill Road. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They invite you to participate and make a difference in the organization, our local and national politics. Call 770-947-8479 or visit www. dcrwc.com.
Event Date(s): 08/26/2010
Details: DOUGLAS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets at the Douglas County Public Library at 6:00pm on Selman Ave on the 4th Thursday of months Jan-Oct and the 3rd Thursday in November. Every one welcome to hear the special programs and learn how to research your Family ancestors. Any member can get a free “First Families of Douglas County” certificate when you can document your direct ancestors in Douglas County back to the first census of 1880.
Event Date(s): 08/27/2010
Details: The Joy of Connecting® is a relaxed networking gathering designed just for WOMEN. Whether a business owner, entrepreneur, professional business woman, you can benefit from attending The Joy of Connecting. The goal is to help you expand resources, foster and strengthen relationships and build your business. Friday, August 27th from 6:45-9:00pm. Maximum 25 participants. Seats limited. Cost $25 (includes Lunch/Roster with all participants/Door Prizes). Reservations and pre-payment required to secure your spot. Only (1) business category will be spotlighted. Contact: Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly@678-571-2621. Visit: www.thejoyofconnecting.com. I am the Douglasville Representative.
Event Date(s): 08/28/2010
Details: CASCADE UNITED TOASTMASTERS (CUT) CLUB meets at 9:30 the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Toastmasters is a public speaking organization that teaches leadership and communication skills. We invite you to attend our meetings to see for yourself how Toastmasters can improve your communication skills. For more information visit our website http://cascadeunited.freetoasthost.com/index.html or contact John Davis cutoastmasters@gmail.com
Event Date(s): 08/28/2010
Details: WEST GEORGIA HAS ITS FIRST TOASTMASTERS CLUB, the Toastmasters of West Georgia. If you are interested in a nurturing, supportive environment geared to helping you become more confident and articulate, then this is for you. Toastmasters offers a proven, laddered approach to improving your speaking skills, helping you achieve more at work, in job interviews and in almost every aspect of your life. They meet the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 10:00am at the Capitol Executive Suites (3400 Chapel Hill Road). Come to the back entrance and visit in the Event Room downstairs. For more information on visiting or joining, contact Lee Brogden Culberson via email at Lee@ProfessionalMojo.com or at 678.561.6656. You can follow them on Twitter for great speaking tips and more at: http://www.Twitter.com/WestGaSpeaks.
Event Date(s): 08/28/2010
Details: 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 info go to www.toastmasters.org or contact william_carr@comcast.net.
Event Date(s): 08/28/2010
Details: Family Day at JA! Outside in their new Portrait Park! See ad on page 34 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/28/2010
Details: Cool Beads August Classes. Half Persian Chainmaille Bracelet Class at 9:00am and Woven Crystal Rose Bracelet Class at 2:00pm. They are located at 2911 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville. Call 678-391-8722 for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/29/2010
Details: Lithia Springs UMC set to celebrate 125 years.
Event Date(s): 08/30/2010
Details: Douglasville School of Dance Open House & Registration from 4:00-7:00pm. See our ad on page ? for more information.
Event Date(s): 08/31/2010
Details: ROUND TABLE BOOK CLUB. Ladies of all ages are welcome to attend this group that meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm to discuss the book that was read prior to the meeting. The meeting is a time of getting to know one another while sharing opinions and insights on many topics. Please call the Heritage Baptist Church office for information on current book selection and meeting location 770-947-0509. www.hbcdg.org.
Event Date(s): 09/03/2010
Details: "Teen Night Late Skate" 6:30pm till 12:30am. adm. $10, skate rental not included. Dazzles Roller Rink Douglasville, for more info call 770-942-7655
Event Date(s): 09/10/2010-09/11/2010
Details: Yard Sales to be held at: 6210 King Arthur Dr.,
Doulgasville on Friday and Saturday Sept. 10-11. Friday 12Noon-dark and Saturday 7:00am-12Noon.
Event Date(s): 09/18/2010
Details: Golden City Cruisers Car Club monthly cruise. Family fun, Cake Walk, 50/50, Oldies Music and lots of classic cars. No Admission. 5:00pm at Villa Rica Sports Complex & Civic Center, Hwy. 61 South, Villa Rica. For more information call Yvonne Davis, VP at 770-301-7727.
Event Date(s): 09/18/2010
Details: "The Oldies Skate Reunion" at Dazzles Roller Rink Douglasville 7 pm till ?? adm.$8 This special event will be for skaters 18 years of age and older only. For more info call 770-942-7655.
Event Date(s): 09/23/2010
Details: The Douglas County Republican Women’s Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Saint Julian’s Church on Stewart Mill Road. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They invite you to participate and make a difference in the organization, our local and national politics. Please call 770-947-8479 or visit www. dcrwc.com if you have any questions.
Event Date(s): 09/23/2010
Details: DOUGLAS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets at the Douglas County Public Library at 6:00 pm on Selman Ave on the 4th Thurs of months Jan-Oct and the 3rd Thurs in November. Every one welcome to hear our special programs and learn how to research your Family ancestors. Any member can get a free "First Families of Douglas County" certificate when you can document your direct ancestors in Douglas County back to the first census of 1880.
Event Date(s): 10/16/2010
Details: Golden City Cruisers Car Club monthly cruise. Family fun, Cake Walk, 50/50, Oldies Music and lots of classic cars. No Admission. 5:00pm at Villa Rica Sports Complex & Civic Center, Hwy. 61 South, Villa Rica. For more information call Yvonne Davis, VP at 770-301-7727.
Event Date(s): 10/28/2010
Details: The Douglas County Republican Women’s Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Saint Julian’s Church on Stewart Mill Road. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They invite you to participate and make a difference in the organization, our local and national politics. Please call 770-947-8479 or visit www. dcrwc.com if you have any questions.
Event Date(s): 10/28/2010
Details: DOUGLAS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets at the Douglas County Public Library at 6:00 pm on Selman Ave on the 4th Thurs of months Jan-Oct and the 3rd Thurs in November. Every one welcome to hear our special programs and learn how to research your Family ancestors. Any member can get a free "First Families of Douglas County" certificate when you can document your direct ancestors in Douglas County back to the first census of 1880.
Event Date(s): 11/08/2010
Details: Sunday, November 8th, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, RECEPTION & GALLERY TALK & TOUR for 23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL JURIED ARTS EXHIBITION, hosted by the Douglas County Art Guild, on view through November 27, free and open to the public.
Event Date(s): 11/18/2010
Details: DOUGLAS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets at the Douglas County Public Library at 6:00 pm on Selman Ave on the 4th Thurs of months Jan-Oct and the 3rd Thurs in November. Every one welcome to hear our special programs and learn how to research your Family ancestors. Any member can get a free "First Families of Douglas County" certificate when you can document your direct ancestors in Douglas County back to the first census of 1880.
Event Date(s): 11/25/2010
Details: The Douglas County Republican Women’s Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Saint Julian’s Church on Stewart Mill Road. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They invite you to participate and make a difference in the organization, our local and national politics. Please call 770-947-8479 or visit www. dcrwc.com if you have any questions.
Event Date(s): 12/23/2010
Details: The Douglas County Republican Women’s Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Saint Julian’s Church on Stewart Mill Road. They invite anyone interested in the issues and topics consistent with the Republican agenda to join. They invite you to participate and make a difference in the organization, our local and national politics. Please call 770-947-8479 or visit www. dcrwc.com if you have any questions.
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