douglas county happenings2015/10/01 · thursday, october 1, 2015 there's always something...
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Thursday, October 1, 2015
There's always something 'happening'in Douglas County
www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
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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 forteen-aged first offenders charged with non-violent crimes. Individual mentoring is the heart of this
program. Participants in the program meet with their mentor once a week for an hour for 6months. Mentors assist participants with personal and professional development, resume writing,
community service options, etc. The District Attorney’s Office is seeking mentors who can makea 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 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Book Signing by Roosevelt F. McQueen, author of "PerfectImperfections"
October 6 and 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 PGFor 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!For more information and registration, call 770.944.5931
Thursday, October 1 - Saturday, October 31: 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
Thursday, October 1, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: Town Hall MeetingDorsett Shoals Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 5633 Dorsett Shoals Road - Free Admission, Open to
the Public - hosted by County District 3 Commissioner Mike Mulcare - presenting traffic andtransportation ideas and receiving feedback on future projects and options as well as other items
of interest to residents 7709207266 [email protected] County Courthouse, 3rd floor, Administration
Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 3: Music and Arts on the PlazaO'Neal Plaza - Free Admission, Open to the Public
Art Walk, Friday, 6 - 10 p.m. includes the Cultural Arts Council, Your Fired Creations, Broad Streetbusinesses, and ending at TUOIA
Festival, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. showcasing the artistic talents of regional artists +demonstrations, street performers, food trucks and musical performances
http://www.musicandartsontheplaza.com
Friday, October 2, 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.: The Friday Night Drive-In featuring, "Stage DoorCanteen"
Only on Comcast Channel 23, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and Online at dctv23.com
Saturday, October 3: Woodcarver Paul Ivey, Sr., Exhibit + Eagle Scout Justin Hendee ProjectUnveiling at the Douglas County Museum of History and Art
Old Douglas County Courthouse, 6754 Bankhead Highway - Free Admission, Open to the Public - onview through October 31st
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 3rd, 1 - 3 p.m.Mr. Ivey's wood carvings include those of animals, people, Civil War cannon, trunk and other items.The Eagle Scout project is the construction of 12 display columns for the Museum on which some of
Mr. Ivey's carvings will be displayed.Contact: Barbara Woodell, Museum Director 678.449.3939 [email protected]
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: "Coffee and Conversation" with County District 1Commissioner Henry Mitchell III
Victorious Kidz Academy, 6544 Malone Road - Open to the Public, Free Admission - Conversationswith the Commissioner on any topic 770.920.7266 [email protected]
http://www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Fall ArtFestLithia Springs United Methodist Church, 3711 Temple Street across the RR tracks from downtown
Lithia Springs - Free Admission, Open to the Public - indoor arts and crafts exhibition - classes - zipline, water flume, toddler activities, and more!
Contact: Ann Cockerill 770.944.3160 [email protected]
Saturday, October 3, 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.: 3rd Annual Vineyard Streetball Classic 3 on 3Youth Basketball Tournament
Arbor Place Mall Front Parking Lot - double-elimination tournament in age divisions (9 - 11, 12 - 14,15 - 18) - $20 per youth in advance ($25 same day registration) - co-ed teams welcome! Each
player receives meal, drink, t-shirt & winning teams win individual trophies. Register on-line at linkbelow.
Contact: Omar Daniel 678.458.5548 [email protected]://www.vineyardstreetballclassic.com
Sunday, October 4, 1:30 p.m.: Cougar Crazy Mad DashAlexander High School - $16 per person in advance/$20 day of - half mile to 5K events for ages ofchildren and adults - proceeds to the school's soccer program. While waiting, all runners can playfun soccer games with the Cougars or do the Cougar Soccer Circuit and the PK Challenge to test
their skills or learn new ones.Contact: Dr. Jose Cuellar, AHS 770.651.6063 [email protected]
http://www.cougarcrazy.ezregister.com
Tuesday, October 6 - Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 a.m.: Safe Kids Car Seat InspectionDouglas County Transportation Center, 8800 Dorris Road - Free Child Car Seat Inspections by
appointmentTuesday, October 6th & Wednesday, October 21st
Contact: Lin Snowe 770.949.5155 [email protected]
Tuesday, October 6, 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: "Colorful Seasons" - October Exhibit Opens in theCourthouse Art Gallery
Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - On Displaythrough October 28th - featuring the talents of Douglas County residents on theme.
Contact: Wes Tallon, Douglas County Communications & Community Relations [email protected]
http://www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.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
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!
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
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, 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
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]
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, 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 Off
O'Neal Plaza, downtown Douglasville - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Buy tickets and samplechili from Douglas County chefs, politicians, and others!
Contact: Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director 770.949.2787 [email protected]://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
Douglas County Board of Commissionerswww.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ 770.949.2000
Monday, October 5, 10:00 a.m.: Work SessionCommissioners Board Room, 3rd floor, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public
Tuesday, October 6, 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
Tuesday, October 6, 10:00 a.m.: Public Hearing: Abandonment and Surplus Declaration ofUnimproved ROW
0.675 acres known as Betsy Avenue and a portion of Lelia Drive located in LL990
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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