douglas county happenings · 2015-10-08 · thursday, october 8, 2015 there's always something...
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Thursday, October 8, 2015
There's always something 'happening'in Douglas County
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Saturdays in September and October:, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Fall Season for Douglas CountyChallengers Baseball for Special Needs Children
Beulah Ruritan Park, 3655 McKown Road - Team will play every Saturday morning in September &October from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The team is for special needs children 6 - 21 years of. There is no
registration fee nor cost to parents. Parents can register their children at any time during theseason by contacting Coach Troglin. Volunteers are also welcome for cheering and encouragement.
Contact: Coach Philip Troglin 770.941.2209 [email protected]://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyChallengers
Available Now: Manufacturing Plant Assembling JobsPolar Temp Ice Merchandisers, 7885 1st Flags Drive, Austell - $9 an hour, 40+ hours per week -refrigeration unit assembly - Apply in Person Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 770.819.1100
Current Listings: Job Opportunities with Douglas County Government
Certified Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff's Department, full time (42 hours per week), $38,275 annually +benefits - minimum 21 years of age, mandatory previous law enforcement experience, high schooldiploma/GED, Georgia Peace Officer certified at time of application, mandatory POST certification
- applications accepted until all positions filled
Traffic Signal Technician I, DOT Traffic Operations, full-time, $34,505 + benefits - requiresAssociates degree, 4 years' professional related work experience, Class C driver's license, minimum
21 years of age - application deadline: 4 p.m., Thursday, October 8th
Applicants must submit a completed application. Resumes may be attached, but a resume withouta completed application will not be considered. Applications can be downloaded from
www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com - look for Personnel/HR on the home page and click.Applications can also be obtained from the Personnel/HR Department, 1st floor, Douglas County
Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville 30134. AA/EOE/ADA/Veterans Preference
Registration Underway: Douglas County Youth Basketball Winter League8-game schedule begins in January, Saturday games - for boys & girls ages 5 - 18 - $$70 per player,
$5 sibling discount -Contact: Brandon Davis, Douglas County Parks and Recreation 770.920.7129 [email protected]
http://www.DouglasCountyParks.com
Now: Ambassador Personnel Placing the Following PositionsExperienced Only Need Apply
Assemblers - Shop Helper/Carpentry/Cabinetry/Installers - Press Machine Operators - WelderFabricators - Experienced Service Technicians - Mechanically Inclined Machine Operators - Fork Lift
Apply in person at 2110 Fairburn Road, Suite E or on-line at web site below.Contact: Wendie Whitaker 770.942.0311 [email protected]
http://www.teamambassador.com
Now Accepting Applications - Part-time Job Openings at Fastenal6445 Fulton Industrial Boulevard
Warehouse Sortation, 3 p.m. start time, maximum 25 hours per weekfacilitating the movement of product through the distribution facility to company-owned stores -
prefer prior forklift experience - requires basic math aptitude, ability to lift, slide and lowerpackages that may weigh up to 100 pounds, excellent written and verbal communication skills -
Link to Sortation Position
Warehouse Receiving, 5 - 11 a.m.facilitating the movement of product through the distribution facility to company-owned stores -
prefer prior forklift experience - requires basic math aptitude, ability to lift, slide and lowerpackages that may weigh up to 100 pounds, excellent written and verbal communication skills -
Link to Warehouse Receiving Positionhttp://www.fastenal.com/careers
Please Volunteer: IMMEDIATE NEED FOR TIP VOLUNTEER MENTORSThe Douglas County District Attorney’s office has implemented a pre-trial diversion program for
teen-aged first offenders charged with non-violent crimes. Individual mentoring is the heart of thisprogram. Participants in the program meet with their mentor once a week for an hour for 6
months. Mentors assist participants with personal and professional development, resume writing,community service options, etc. The District Attorney’s Office is seeking mentors who can make a 6
month commitment to at least one teenager.Contact: Christina Peterson, Program Director 770.920.7292 [email protected]
October: Library ProgramsDouglas County Public Library, 6810 Selman Drive
October 13, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Genealogy and the Internet ClassOctober 14, 4 - 5 p.m., Wii Wednesdays! for ages 11 - 18
October 17, 10:30 a.m., Family Movie: "Monster House" rated PGOctober 28, 4:30 p.m., Book Club: "A Discovery of Witches" by Deborah Harkness
For more information and registration, call 770.920.7125
Lithia Springs Public Library, 7100 Turner DriveOctober 15, 5 - 6 p.m., Gluten-Free: Is It for Me? Class
October 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Book ClubOctober 23, 5 - 8 p.m., Poe's Parlour, upper elementary through adult - costumes welcome, Poe's
stories and dancing in the graveyard!October 29, 4 p.m., Family Story Time
For more information and registration, call 770.944.5931
Through Halloween: Ghost Train at Pine Mountain Gold Museum1881 Stockmar Road, Villa Rica - Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through Halloween - 6 - 7
p.m. for families; 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. for scare time rides - $13 per personContact: Linda Shaw 770.459.8455 [email protected]
http://www.pinemountaingoldmuseum.com
Now: WestRock is Hiring!WestRock in Lithia Springs has opportunities available on 2nd shift. All positions start at $12 per
hour with shift differential: Line Leaders, Quality Auditors, Maintenance Technicians (2 yearsproduction or related experience), and Forklift Drivers (2 years experience).
Requires High School Diploma/GED - Benefits Available after 2 Months -E-mail resumes to addressbelow [email protected]
http://www.westrock.com
Through Thanksgiving: Give Coats, Give Warmth - Coat Collection for SHARE House FamilyViolence Crisis Center
Now through Thanksgiving, we are collecting new and gently used coats for children, teens andadults. Donations can be dropped off at:
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, 6934 Douglas BoulevardRyan Rice Allstate Agency, 7421 Douglas Boulevard, Suite B
Anchor Heating and Air, 6556 Adair Place
Volunteer Opportunities: Douglas County Museum of History and Art and Visitor InformationCenter
Old Douglas County Courthouse, 6754 Broad Street/Bankhead HighwayLooking for Something To Do? We need Tour Guides, Research, Collection Cataloging, Filing,
Computer Entry, Event Staffing, and Much More! Come Join Us!Contact: Collin Cash, Tourism Director 678.449.3939 [email protected]
http://www.DouglasCountyMuseum.com
Thursday, October 8: "Douglasville Celebrates Photography" - October Exhibit at the CulturalArts Council
8652 Campbellton Street - Free Admission, Open to the Public - on view through October 30thOpening Reception: October 8th, 6 - 8 p.m.
Contact: Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director 770.949.2787 [email protected]://www.artsdouglas.org
Friday, October 9, 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.: The Friday Night Drive-In: "Royal Wedding" starringFred Astaire and Jane Powell
Only on Comcast Channel 23, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and Online at dctv23.com
Saturday, October 10: Beyond the Front Porch Trip to the Atlanta History CenterMonthly educational field trips to expand student's learning experiences - activity, transportationand lunch included - free for students on free/reduced lunch with paying adult, all others $25 -
must RSVPContact: Kascia Lipford 404.408.6448 [email protected]
http://www.BeyondTheFrontPorch.org
Saturday, October 10, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Yard Sale to Benefit the Douglas County AnimalShelter
at the Shelter, 1755 County Services Road (off Cedar Mountain Road adjacent to the Landfill) - FreeAdmission, Open to the Public - Donations appreciated! All proceeds will help medicate, spay,
neuter, vaccinate, groom and care for Douglas County's homeless pets!Contact: Stacy Worsham 770.942.5961 [email protected]
Saturday, October 10, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.: The Trails at Charleston Place Community YardSale
100 Vicksburg Drive, Villa Rica - Free Admission, Open to the PublicContact: Cheryl Bell 313.443.7490
Saturday, October 10, 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.: Paint the Town Pink - Comedy for a CureO'Neal Plaza, downtown Douglasville - Open to the Public, Free Admission - guest speakers, cancer
survivors, and comedian Eric JordanContact: Lakeba Wallace 516.473.694- [email protected]
Saturday, October 10, 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.: Alzheimer's Disease Health ForumNew Mountain Top Baptist Church Family Life enter, 7870 Smith Road, Winston - Free Admission,Open to the Public - featuring health professionals and local resources to assist caregivers and
family members. A light lunch will be provided.Contact: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (DCP Counties Alumnae Chapter) [email protected]
http://www.dcpdst.com
Saturday, October 10, 6:00 p.m.: Relay for Life Benefit Basketball Game: Cancer Crushers vs.Global Legends (former Harlem Globetrotters)
Alexander High School, 6500 Alexander Parkway - $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $25 VIP, $25Youth Clinic and game admission - purchase tickets on-line at link below
Global Legends will conduct a basketball clinic at 3 p.m. prior to the game ($25 per youth, includesgame admission)
Contact: Jennifer King 770.842.1481 [email protected]://www.ticketriver.com/event/16565
Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 30, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.: Early Voting Period: City ofDouglasville and City of Villa Rica Municipal Elections (November 3rd election date)Training Room, 1st floor, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - Only City of
Douglasville and City of Villa Rica (Douglas County portion) are eligible to vote in this election.Absentee by mail ballots will be mailed beginning October 12th but a request may be submitted at
any time.Click on web link below for sample ballot.
http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/view/global/viewdownload/&docid=5344&file=/Nov_3_Sample_Ballot.pdf
Monday, October 12, 8:00 a.m.: Character Coalition Golf TournamentWest Pines Golf Course - $400 per team and each team must have at least one middle or high
school student - 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. shotgun start, lunch after golfContact: Julian Carter 770.651.2045
http://www.douglascountycharacter.com
Tuesday, October 13 - Friday, October 16: Upward Basketball and Cheerleading EvaluationsWest Metro Church of God, 3858 Kings Hwy - $95 registration fee - Basketball for Boys & Girls, K -
5th grade - Cheer for Girls, K - 5th gradeBasketball Evaluations: October 13 and 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
Cheer Orientation: October 16, 7 p.m.Register On-line 770.942.7275
http://www.cbcdouglasville.com
Wednesday, October 14, 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Jobs Fair: Pallet Assemblers, MachineOperators, Forklift Operators, Lumber Graders for Universal Forest Products
Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public, Spanish-language Applicants Accepted - applications available on site; all applicants at the Jobs Fair will
receive a personal meeting with company representativesContact: Nidia Silas 7704723000 [email protected]
Saturday, October 17, 8:00 a.m.: Sober and Strong Fitness 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun RunBoundary Waters Park, 5000 Ga Hwy 92/166 - Open to the Public - 8 a.m. 5K Trail Run ($30
registration) - 10 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run ($15 registration) - promoting wellness and health in ourcommunity - please register on-line at link below
Contact: Nichols Center 678.634.8989http://www.nicholcenter.org
Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.: 2nd Annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar andFundraiser
Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 4283 Chapel Hill Road - Free Admission, Open tothe Public
Contact: Jackie Ayo [email protected]
Saturday, October 17, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Fall Festival at Annette Winn Elementary School3536 East Bankhead Highway, Lithia Springs - Open to the Public - games, crafts, food,
performances, prizes, inflatables and vendors - tickets will be sold for 25 cents and most activitieswill cost 2 tickets 770.651.3100
Saturday, October 17, 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.: Fall FestivalWest Metro Church of God, 3858 Kings Highway - Open to the Public, Free Admission, No Costumes
Please - games, candy, prizes, popcorn, inflatables, and more 770.942.5012
Saturday, October 17, 5:00 p.m.: Women Talk "Letting Your Hair Down"Purpose Community Therapeutic Services, 3400 Chapel Hill Road - Free Admission, Open to Women
- refreshments and women talking about how to manage and reduce stress 770.648.6002http://www.purposecommunitytherapy.com
Sunday, October 18, 1:30 p.m.: Cougar Crazy Mad DashAlexander High School 6500 Alexander Parkway - For Children K - 12 and Adults
On-line Registration ($16) to Thursday, October 15 - Onsite Registration ($20) at 1 p.m.Contact: Coach Jose M. Cuellar
http://www.cougarcrazy.ezregister.com
Monday, October 19, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.: "Chat with the Chairman" with Douglas CountyCommission Chairman Tom Worthan
Fire Station No. 10, West Church Street, downtown Douglasville - Open to the Public, FreeAdmission - one-on-one conversations with Chairman Worthan on any topic 770.920.7269
Thursday, October 22, 6:00 p.m.: Junior League Political Forum for City of DouglasvilleElection Candidates
Old Downtown Conference Center, 6701 Church Street (now One Community Church) - FreeAdmission, Open to the Public - 6 p.m. Meet and Greet the Candidates, 7 p.m. Q&A Session
Contact: Alison Williams [email protected]
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 p.m.: 25th Annual Candlelight VigilHeritage Baptist Church, 8800 Rose Avenue - Open to the Public, Free Admission - in observance of
Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honoring victims who have lost their lives as a result offamily violence
Contact: SHARE House 770.949.0626
Friday, October 23, 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.: Hot Rods on Main Cruise InO'Neal Plaza, downtown Douglasville - Open to the Public, Free Admission - hot rods, music, and
vendorsContact: April McKown, Main Street Manager 678.449.3102 [email protected]
http://www.mainstreetdouglasville.com
Saturday, October 24 - Friday, October 30: "Murder and a Funeral" - All Community Theatreproduction to benefit Out of Darkness
Exodus Ranch, 2280 Pine Drive - $37 per person includes performance, dinner, gratuity, tax andparking - 3 p.m. on October 24 & 25 at the Ranch, 7 p.m. on October 30 at Theatre
[email protected]://www.allcommunitytheater.com
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Fall Festival and Safety Initiative at BrookviewApartment Community
8460 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - bouncy houses, touch-a-truck, food,candy and information
Contact: Margaret McCarley 770.949.8988 [email protected]
Saturday, October 24, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.: CAC's Chili Cook OffO'Neal Plaza, downtown Douglasville - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Buy tickets and sample
chili from Douglas County chefs, politicians, and others!Contact: Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director 770.949.2787 [email protected]
http://www.artsdouglas.org
Saturday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.: 36th annual Moonlight RunDowntown Douglasville - 7 p.m. Tot Trot (ages 5 and under)- 7:30 p.m. One-Mile Youth Fun Run
(ages 12 and under) - 8 p.m. 5K -Contact: Douglas County Rogue Runners 404.587.9628
http://www.dcroguerunners.com
Thursday, October 29, 8:30 a.m.: "The Pastors Masters" Golf TournamentWest Pines Golf Club - Free to Church Pastors to show appreciation for their service; however,advance registration required - sponsorships accepted; please call Joel Slater at 770.942.1583Contact: Ann Thomas, Harvester Christian Academy 770.942.1583 [email protected]
Friday, October 30, 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Trek or Treat Tour of Downtown DouglasvilleTour starts at 6694 Broad Street - downtown business decorating contest/fun walking tour - Free
Admission, Open to the PublicContact: April McKown, Main Street Manager 770.947.5920 [email protected]
http://www.mainstreetdouglasville.com
Saturday, October 31, 9:00 a.m.: Hunters Harvest Fall Festival Arts and Crafts Show
Hunter Park - $3 per person admission - pumpkin pie cook-off, costume competition, pumpkincarving competition, kids carnival - vendors wanted ($25)
Contact: Kendrick Davis, City of Douglasville 770.920.3007 [email protected]
Saturday, October 31, 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: Trunk or Treat at the Douglas County Courthouse8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to Kids ages 12 and under accompanied by a parent -
Visit trunks filled with treats sponsored by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department and otherpublic safety agencies - popcorn, hot dogs, soda, coffee, hot chocolate
Monday, November 2 - Friday, December 4: 2015 Douglas County Festival of TreesDouglas County Courthouse Art Gallery, 3rd floor, Administration - Free Admission, Open to the
PublicEnter a Tree! Silent Auction benefits Communities in Schools of Douglas County
November 2 - 6: Tree TrimmingNovember 2 - December 4: On Display
November 30 - 12 noon, December 4: Silent AuctionContact: Jennifer Moore 770.920.7440 [email protected]
Douglas County Board of Commissionerswww.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ 770.949.2000
Monday, October 12 - Tuesday, October 13: OCCUPATIONAL TAX BUSINESS OFFICEClosed Monday - Tuesday, October 12 - 13 for new software upgrade. 2016 Business Licenses will
be issued beginning Monday, November 2.
Monday, October 19, 10:00 a.m.: Work SessionCommissioners Board Room, 3rd floor, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public
Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.: Legislative MeetingCitizen'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 onwww.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Televised live on dctv23 and simulcast live on www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Douglas County Board of Education/Public School Systemwww.douglas.k12.ga.us
9030 Georgia Highway 5 at Gurley Road (next to Hunter Park)P. O. Box 1077, Douglasville 30133 ~ 770.651.2000
SCHOOL SYSTEM CALENDARFriday, October 9 - Monday, October 12: Student/Staff Holidays
Monday, October 19: Report Cards for Elementary and Middle Schools - Progress Reports for HighSchools
Douglas County Chamber of Commerce:6658 Church Street, Douglasville ~ 770.942.5022
Need a Job?: Check out the latest job listings at www.douglasjobs.com.
Thursday, October 8, 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.: Georgia Power Coffee Card ExchangeChamber Offices
Tuesday, October 20, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.: GreyStone Power Luncheon: Heroes LuncheonDouglasville Conference Center - $20 for Chamber members with RSVP, $30 for Guests
Thursday, October 22, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Comcast Business After HoursFoxhall Resort & Sporting Club - Free for Members, $20 for Guests
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