Douglas County Happenings. Happening this weekend. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Moonlight Run. Thursday, September 28, 2017

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1 Douglas County Happenings Thursday, September 28, 2017 Find us on Facebook ( /douglas.county.happenings/) for what is "happening" in Douglas County, including updates on snow/ice conditions, road closures, school closings, etc. We're always in touch to keep you informed! Please print this for the office bulletin board, or forward it to a friend or co-worker. Help bring our community together by passing "Happenings" along to others! Happening this weekend Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Registration Open: Free program to educate adult citizens how to prepare for emergencies that might impact them, and trains in basic disaster preparedness skills such as fire safety, light search & rescue and disaster medical operations. CERT members are vital to a community in times of crises. CERT training is managed by the Douglas County Emergency Management Agency. Classes will be on Tuesdays for an 8-week period beginning October 3rd, 2 1/2- hour class each night. Register through contact information below. Contact Carol Smith at (tel:// ) or csmith@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:csmith@co.douglas.ga.us) 2017 Moonlight Run Registration Open for Runners & Vendors Discounts on Registrations by October 13th - please register on-line at link Health Fair will be held in conjunction with the race ($150 per table) - please register at below 5K, One-Mile Youth, Tot Trot, and Doggie Run Run - Saturday, October 21st

2 Family Camporee & Fiesta Pre-register Now: Join us at Clinton Nature Preserve for games, drone fun, s'mores, bonfire, fellowship, a mariachi band and a fun fiesta as we camp out in the dark! $25 per family tent (up to 4 people) - pre-registration required by Sept 30 - event is October 7th Contact Tammy Cochran, Douglas County Parks & Recreation at (tel:// ) or tcochran@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:tcochran@co.douglas.ga.us) St. Andrew's Community Yard Sale Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1, 8:00 a.m.: 8799 Edinburgh Drive, Winston (clubhouse), multiple homes participating Open to the Public, Free Admission Annual Fall Chapel Hills Community Wide Yard Sale Saturday, September 30, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: 4462 Whistle Stop Lane and throughout the subdivision - Free Admission, Open to the Public Dollars for Scholars Yard Sale Saturday, September 30, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: 8661 Bowden Street - Open to the Public, Free Admission Proceeds go towards scholarships Contact PEO Sisterhood, a philanthropic educational organization at Lee Road Extension Study Saturday, September 30, 11:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Douglas County is embarking on a 9-month process to envision and plan the

3 Lee Road Extension Area. We need your help! Please visit out tent this Saturday at the September Saturdays Festival, and take the community survey. A new Facebook page will be coming soon, and you can stay updated there, too! Contact Tracy Rye, Douglas County Planning & Zoning at (tel:// ) September Saturdays Festival: Heroes Day + Toucha-Truck Experience Saturday, September 30, 11:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Douglas County's largest annual festival! Community Marketplace with over 100 vendors & exhibitors - Food Court - Free Train Ride, Carnival Ride, Inflatable Games & Rock Climbing Wall - Toucha-Truck vehicles & equipment from public safety agencies - Free Computerized Child ID Program - Pet Adoptions from the Douglas County Animal Shelter - and lots more! Contact Wes Tallon, Director of Communications & Community Relations at (tel:// ) or wtallon@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:wtallon@co.douglas.ga.us) Douglas County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week: Ellie Ellie is available for adoption now at the Douglas County Animal Shelter, 2171 Mack Road - looking for someone who will love her lab size and puppy energy!

4 Happening soon Pumpkin Patch Sunday, October 1 - Tuesday, October 31: Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 4283 Chapel Hill Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - great for photos and pumpkins for sale 'It's Fall, Y'all!' October Exhibit in the Courthouse Gallery Tuesday, October 3: Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, 3rd floor - featuring the talents of Douglas County citizens on the selected theme Submittals from Citizens Accepted: September 27th - 28th Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 3rd, 4:30-6 p.m. On display through November 1st Contact Wes Tallon, Director, Communications & Community Relations at (tel:// ) or wtallon@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:wtallon@co.douglas.ga.us) Benefit Trail Ride by Galloping Toward Hope Saturday, October 7, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Boundary Waters Park, 5000 Ga Hwy 92/166 - equestrian trail ride with 100% of proceeds to horse rescue groups $20 on-line pre-registration, $25 on-site Contact Kelly Honey at (tel:// ) Coffee & Conversation with District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell, III Saturday, October 7, 10:00 a.m.: Victorious Kidz Academy, 6544 Malone Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - one-on-one conversations on any topic Contact Commissioner Henry Mitchell, III at (tel:// )

5 or A Gift of Love Carnival Night Fund-Raiser Saturday, October 7, 3:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: 3900 Bankhead Highway, Lithia Springs - Open to the Public - games, prizes, construction touch-a-truck, food, music, and lots more to raise funds to feed 556 children from 20 schools when they go home to empty cupboards 3rd Annual Provider Resource Fair/LINKFest Tuesday, October 10, 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Deer Lick Park Gym, 2105 Mack Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - opportunity for local service providers and the public to network and learn about the resources our community has to offer Contact Jill Hopson at jhopson@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:jhopson@co.douglas.ga.us) Safe Kids Douglas County Car Seat Safety Check Autumn Schedule:, 10:00 a.m. Douglas County Transportation Center, 8800 Dorris Road - Appointments Required October 11th & 25th Contact Lin Snowe, Safe Kids Douglas County at (tel:// ) or lin.snowe@dph.ga.gov (mailto:lin.snowe@dph.ga.gov) 'Wiley & The Hairy Man' Drama Thursday, October 12 - Saturday, October 14, 7:00 p.m.: New Manchester High School Theatre, 4925 Ga Hwy 92/166 - $5 students/$7 adults - presented by the FAME (Fine Arts Magnet Education) Program Beyond The Front Porch Educational Field Trip to the Museum of Aviation Saturday, October 14:

6 Field Trip to Warner Robins including the Museum, C-130 Hercules Airplane and More - Activity, Transportation & Lunch free for free/assisted students; all others $20 - pre-registration required Contact Kascia Lipford at (tel:// ) or info@beyondthefrontporch.org (mailto:info@beyondthefrontporch.org) Douglasville Police Fall Festival & Safety Expo Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Douglasville Public Safety Complex, 2083 Fairburn Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public community resources, safety information, K9 demos, touch-a-truck, building tours, meet & greet public safety officers, pet adoptions, food trucks, arts & crafts, vendor booths, music, inflatables and more! Bring a new unwrapped toy for the PD Toy Drive! Contact Tammy Jewell at (tel:// ) or jewellt@douglasvillega.gov (mailto:jewellt@douglasvillega.gov) Budget Town Hall Meeting with Vice-Chairman/District 2 Commissioner Kelly Robinson Wednesday, October 18, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: Deer Lick Park, 2105 Mack Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public Contact Vice-Chairman Kelly Robinson at (tel:// ) or kgrobinson@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:kgrobinson@co.douglas.ga.us) Stop Domestic Violence Program Saturday, October 21, 6:00 p.m.: Hunter Park, 8830 Gurley Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - DV Material, Prayer Vigil, Refreshments - Presented by St. James AME Church Women's Missionary Society

7 Douglas County Board of Commissioners Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ Televised live on dctv23 and simulcast live on ( Commuter Vanpools, Xpress Bus Service, Senior & Disabled Voucher Program Douglas County Rideshare: Multi-modal Transportation Center, 8800 Dorris Road Open Weekdays 5 a.m. - 7 p.m., , Career Opportunities with Douglas County Government Accepting Applications for Posted Jobs: Click Here for Job Listings & Employment Application ( /view/departments/view_dept/&cdept=37&department=personnel/human%20resources) Work Session Monday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Commissioners' Board Room, 3rd floor, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Meeting videotaped for placement on web site and social media Legislative (Voting) Meeting Tuesday, October 3, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Citizen's Hall, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Broadcast live

8 Douglas County Board of Education / Public School System 9030 Georgia Highway 5 at Gurley Road (next to Hunter Park) P. O. Box 1077, Douglasville ~ School system calendar DCSS Listens Tuesday, October 3 - Thursday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.: DCSS Listens is a series of town hall-style meetings to provide an open forum for families & community members to offer ideas and suggestions directly to the DCSS System Leadership team. Tuesday, October 3, 7 p.m., Lithia Springs High School, 2520 East County Line Road Thursday, October 12, 7 p.m., North Douglas Elementary School, 1630 Dorris Road Thursday, October 26, 7 p.m., Douglas County High School, 8705 Campbellton Street Free Admission, Open to the Public Contact Davin Auble, Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement at (tel:// ) or davin.auble@douglas.k12.ga.us (mailto:davin.auble@douglas.k12.ga.us) Student/Staff Holidays Monday, October 9 - Tuesday, October 10:

9 Douglas County Chamber of Commerce 6658 Church Street, Douglasville ~ GreyStone Power Business4Breakfast: Crossroads Church Thursday, October 12, 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.: Free for Members, $20 Guests GreyStone Power Luncheon: Honoring Heroes Tuesday, October 17, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.: The Centre at Arbor Connection - $20 Members, $30 Guests Douglas County Happenings is a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Department of Communications & Community Relations as a public service to our citizens. Our list is not published or sold. Listings in Happenings are limited to events open to the general Public that involve government, not-for-profit or charitable events. Deadline for submittal is Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. to dctv23@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:dctv23@co.douglas.ga.us).

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