Douglas County Happenings Thursday, May 18, 2017 Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com /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 Summer Sports Camps Registration Underway: Basketball Camp: Ages 5-16, June 5-9, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, $75 per person, Deer Lick Park Gym Track Camp: Ages 5-16, June 5-9, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, $50 per person, Lithia Springs High School Track 3-Day Basketball Shooting Camp: Ages 9-16, July 5-7, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., $75 Contact Douglas County Parks & Recreation at 770.920.7129 (tel://770.920.7129) http://www.douglascountyparks.com Douglas County remains in a Level 2 Drought Designation! Are you STILL using water wisely? Awareness of this is very important now that warmer weather is here. Make sure you are being a good steward of our water resources and practicing conservation during your summer time activities. For more information, visit our website at the link below.
http://www.ddcwsa.com Part-time Gallery Coordinator Job Opening at the Cultural Arts Center: 8652 Campbellton Street - 24-24 hours/week, $10.50 per hour - responsibilities include gallery management and social media marketing E-mail resume and letter of interest to e-mail listed below. Contact Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director at 770.949.2787 (tel://770.949.2787) or Email directorartsdouglas@earthlink.net (mailto:directorartsdouglas@earthlink.net) http://www.artsdouglas.org 'Puttin' on the Pritz' - a fond farewell for Douglas County School Superintendent Dr. Gordon Pritz & Fund-raiser for the Fine Arts Programs in Douglas County High Schools Thursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.: New Manchester High School Theatre, 4925 Ga Hwy 92/166 - $10 adults, $5 students & pre-schoolers - enjoy performances from all 5 high schools, reception to follow Contact Nell Boggs at 770.651.2037 (tel://770.651.2037) http://www.showtix4u.com Shelf Clearing Plant Sale at Alexander High School Friday, May 19 - Saturday, May 20: 6500 Alexander Parkway - FFA Plant Sale wraps up with hanging baskets (3 for $20) and all other plants half price (25 cents - $1.50) Friday 4-6 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dog River Trails Grand Opening Celebration Friday, May 19: Dog River Library/Trailhead, 6100 Ga Hwy 5 - Free Admission, Open to the Public 11:45 a.m. Ribbon Cutting - 12 noon Free Picnic Lunch Blood Drive for the American Red Cross Friday, May 19, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.: ARC Headquarters, 9851 Commerce Way The Friday Night Drive-In on dctv23: "Our Town" Friday, May 19, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.: Only on Comcast Channel 23, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and Online at dctv23.com Totally Free Cheer Clinic Saturday, May 20: Deer Lick Park, 2105 Mack Road - Free Admission 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 4-9 years 11:30-1 p.m. for ages 10-17 years Please register at e-mail address below. Contact Cheer Dawgs Xplosion at 404.242.9400 (tel://404.242.9400) or Email myya@cheerdawgsxplosion.com (mailto:myya@cheerdawgsxplosion.com) http://www.cheerdawgsxplosion.com
4th Annual Herb Emory Memorial Ride to Benefit Toys for Tots Saturday, May 20: Fred's BBQ House, 541 Thornton Road, Lithia Springs - Open to the Public, 9 a.m. Registration, 11 a.m. Kick-stands Up - $25 per bike Sugar Foods Road Race Saturday, May 20, 7:30 a.m.: Fun Run/Walk & 5K (USATF Certified Course) beginning/ending at the Villa Rica Amphitheater - $35 registration with $15 student discount - healthy treats & entertainment Email sfroadrace@gmail.com (mailto:sfroadrace@gmail.com) Shepherd of the Hills UMC Church-wide Yard Sale Saturday, May 20, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Chapel Hill Road @ Dorsett Shoals Road - Open to the Public Spring Fling at Clearview Baptist Church Saturday, May 20, 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.: 4456 Dodson Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Church-wide yard sale, BBQ sandwiches ($5), and sweet treat table 16th Annual Family Fun Day Catfish Rodeo Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs - Free Admission, Open to Elementary & Middle-School Students accompanied by a parent/guardian - free fishing, food, games, music and fun Contact State Representative Roger Bruce at
Fish Fry + Yard Sale + Car Wash + Live Music Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Midway United Methodist Church, 1950 Midway Road - Open to the Public, $8 adults, $5 children for the fish fry - yard sale, youth car wash & live music Taste of Douglasville Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.: Downtown Douglasville - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Sample the best restaurants; visit booths promoting better living; and enjoy arts & crafts, live music & dance, and children's activities Contact Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director at 770.949.2787 (tel://770.949.2787) or Email culturedirector@earthlink.net (mailto:culturedirector@earthlink.net) http://www.artsdouglas.org 8th annual Hot Rods & Harleys Saturday, May 20, 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.: Harley-Davidson of Atlanta, 501 Thornton Road, Lithia Springs - Free Admission, Open to the Public - food trucks, vendors, music, family friendly, bring you chair & cooler http://www.hdatlanta.com Grand Opening of the Douglas County Animal Services Building/Animal Shelter Saturday, May 20, 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.: 2171 Mack Road in Deer Lick Park - Open to the Public, Free Admission - Meet all our adoptable animals, see the new shelter and check out our great partners and vendors!
Happening soon 'Food for Fines' Monday, May 22 - Friday, May 26: Donate a canned food item during this week and have up to $10 of late fines on your library account forgiven (max of $100 forgiven per library card). Help us stock the Douglas County High School Food Pantry! Safe Kids Douglas Child Safety Seat Inspection Station Wednesday, May 24, 10:00 a.m.: Book appointment (required) on-line at link below or by calling. Contact Lin Snowe, Safe Kids Douglas County at 770.949.5155 (tel://770.949.5155) or Email lin.snowe@dph.ga.gov (mailto:lin.snowe@dph.ga.gov) http://www.safekidsdouglascounty.org District 4 Town Hall Meeting hosted by Commissioner Ann Jones Guider Thursday, May 25, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.: Dog River Library, 5000 Ga Hwy 5 - Open to the Public, Free Admission Email aguider@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:aguider@co.douglas.ga.us) http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 29, 11:00 a.m.: Sunrise Memorial Gardens, 3721 Bankhead Highway - Free Admission, Open to the Public Contact Roseanne Kanger at 770.942.5451 (tel://770.942.5451)
Public Safety Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, May 30, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.: Douglasville Police Department Community Room, 2083 Fairburn Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Topics: Crime Trends, Preventive Crime Measures, Active Shooter Situation Training, Neighborhood Watch Programs Contact Chief Gary Sparks at Summer Colors - Exhibit Opening Reception Thursday, June 1, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street - Open to the Public, Free Admission - on view through July 26 Contact Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director at 770.942.2787 (tel://770.942.2787) or Email directorartsdouglas@earthlink.net (mailto:directorartsdouglas@earthlink.net) http://www.artsdouglas.org 10th Annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival Garden Tour & Flower Show Saturday, June 3 - Sunday, June 4: Artists', Flower, and Home & Garden Markets - Garden Tours (ticketed) - Award- Winning Standard Flower Show - Scarecrow Exhibit - Miniature Gardens - Art Exhibits - and more - most events are free - visit the web site for details Contact Douglas County Museum of History & Art at http://www.hydrangeafest.org Deer Lick Park Fishing Derby Saturday, June 3, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Ages 2-16, Adaptive, and Seniors age 50+, Free Registration but Pre-registration Required Contact Douglas County Parks & Recreation at 770.920.7129 (tel://770.920.7129) http://www.douglascountyparks.com
'Coffee & Conversation' with District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III Saturday, June 3, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Royal Fades Barber Shop, 6646 East Broad Street - one-on-one conversations with the District Commissioner on any topic Contact Commissioner Henry Mitchell III at 770.920.7266 (tel://770.920.7266) or Email hmitchell@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:hmitchell@co.douglas.ga.us) 23rd Annual Sweetwater Creek Triathlon, Duathlon, 5K Sunday, June 4, 7:00 a.m.: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs - Register on-line at link below Triathlon ($55): 200-yard swim, 10-mile bike, and 5K run Duathlon ($45): 5K run, 10-mile bike, 5K run 5K ($35) Contact John Stone, Douglas County Kiwanis Club at 770.942.3457 (tel://770.942.3457) or Email stonej1026@yahoo.com (mailto:stonej1026@yahoo.com) http://www.active.com/lithia-springs-ga/running/distance-runningraces/23rd-annual-sweetwater-creek-state-park-triathlon-duathlo Food Truck Mondays Monday, June 5 - Monday, June 26, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: Downtown Douglasville next to the Police Station, 6754 Broad Street - Free Admission, Open to the Public - featuring up to 10 food trucks each Monday Contact April McKown, Main Street Douglasville at http://www.visitdouglasville.com
Douglas County Board of Commissioners Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ 770.949.2000 Televised live on dctv23 and simulcast live on www.celebratedouglascounty.com (http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com) 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., 770.949.7665, www.douglascountyrideshare.com Career Opportunities with Douglas County Government Now Accepting Applications for Posted Jobs: http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/view/departments/view_dept/&cdept=37& department=personnel/human%20resources Memorial Day - All County Offices & Programs Closed Monday, May 29: Work Session Monday, June 5, 10:00 a.m.: Commissioners Board Room, 3rd floor, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public Legislative Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Citizen's Hall, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public - Broadcast live on dctv23 (Channel 23 on Comcast & Channel 99 on AT&T U-verse) and simulcast on www.celebratedouglascounty.com
Douglas County Board of Education / Public School System 9030 Georgia Highway 5 at Gurley Road (next to Hunter Park) P. O. Box 1077, Douglasville 30133 ~ 770.651.2000 School system calendar Half-day High School Early Release Tuesday, May 23 - Wednesday, May 24: Half-day Early Release for All Students Thursday, May 25 - Friday, May 26: Last Student Day of School & Elementary School Report Cards Friday, May 26: High School Graduation Ceremonies Friday, May 26 - Saturday, May 27: Alexander High School: Friday, May 26, 7 p.m., University of West Georgia
New Manchester High School: Friday, May 26, 8 p.m., at the School Douglas County High School: Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m., University of West Georgia Lithia Springs High School: Saturday, May 27, 1:30 p.m., University of West Georgia Chapel Hill High School: Saturday, May 27, 6 p.m., University of West Georgia Memorial Day - All School System Offices and Schools Closed Monday, May 29:
Douglas County Chamber of Commerce 6658 Church Street, Douglasville ~ 770.942.5022 Comcast Business After Hours & Raffle Thursday, May 25, 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: The Centre at Arbor Connection - Free for Members, $30 for Guests Georgia Power Business4Breakfast Thursday, June 8, 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.: Hightower's Memorial Chapel, 7034 West Broad Street - Free for Members, $20 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 e-mail 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). Copyright 2017 Douglas County, Georgia