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Douglas County HappeningsThursday, May 4, 2017
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Universal Forest ProductsJob Openings:
5200 Highway 138, Union City - seeking the following employees:6 pallet assemblers ($10 - $13/hour, 1st shift) - 2 saw operators ($11 -$13/hour, 1st shift) - 1 maintenance mechanic ($15 - $17/hour, 2nd shift)Apply in personContact Nidia Silas at 770.472.3000 (tel://770.472.3000) orEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Receptionist and Staffing AssistantPosition Available:
Surge Staffing, Lithia Springs - must be able to handle multiple tasks in afast-paced environment; requires typing, data entry, filing, interviewingcandidates, answering phones, etc. Bi-lingual a plus. Please submit resumes toe-mail address below.Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Happening this weekend
National Day of Prayer ObservanceThursday, May 4:
12 noon, Douglas County Courthouse Front Steps4 - 6 p.m., Midway United Methodist Church Drive-through Prayer, 1950Midway Road6 - 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church Drive-through Prayer,4283 Chapel Hill Road
Expectations: Time to Revisit Family ExpectationsInteractive ForumThursday, May 4, 6:00 p.m.:
Benton House, 4999 Prestley Mill Road - Open to the Public, Dinner Served withForum (please RSVP), Free AdmissionEmail [email protected](mailto:[email protected])http://www.bentonhouse.com/douglasville
Alexander High School Future Farmers of America PlantSaleFriday, May 5 - Saturday, May 6:
At the School, 6500 Alexander Parkway4 - 6 p.m., May 5, 129 a.m. - 2 p.m., May 6, 13Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, Cucumbers, Melons, Marigolds, Geraniums,Salvia, Impatiens, Celosia, Dahlias, Hibiscus, Petunias
Mental Health Ethics and the Provision of TelementalServices WorkshopFriday, May 5, 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.:
2083 Fairburn Road - Free Admission, Register at link belowContact Douglas CORE athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/douglas-county-mental-health-initiative-tickets-33833210042
'How to Do Business with the Douglas County SchoolSystem'Friday, May 5, 2:00 p.m.:
Board of Education Central Office, 9030 Ga Hwy 5 - Free Admission, Open tocurrent and prospective vendors - Learn about bid opportunities; discover howthe procurement process works; learn how to complete the vendor registrationform; and meet the procurement staff.Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Why Medication Matters? Mental Health Workshop byFamily Advocates of GeorgiaFriday, May 5, 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.:
Southern Buffet & Grille, 855 Thornton Road, Lithia Springs - Open to thePublic, Limited Seating, Dinner for first 30 attendees (please RSVP)Contact Melissa Alford at 404.437.5973 (tel://404.437.5973) orEmail [email protected](mailto:[email protected])http://www.faogainc.com
Douglas County Lions Club Annual Yard SaleSaturday, May 6, 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.:
Bank of North Georgia, 6500 East Church Street - Open to the Public, FreeAdmission
Master Gardeners' Annual Plant SaleSaturday, May 6, 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.:
Master Gardeners' Greenhouse, 8750 Dorris Road (adjacent to the Woodie FiteSenior Center) - Free Admission, Open to the Public - flowers, shrubs, veggieplants, and more - cash or check only
Douglas County Special Olympics Car ShowSaturday, May 6, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.:
Ben's Antiques, 9552 Ga Hwy 5 - Free Admission to Visitors, $25 vehicleregistration, open to cars, trucks and bikes - food, craft vendors, 50/50 raffle,his/her gift basket raffles
Contact Jessica Morgan, Douglas County Parks & Recreation at 770.920.7129(tel://770.920.7129) orEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Guns & Hoses Bowling Competition to benefit Beyond theFront PorchSaturday, May 6, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.:
Stars & Strikes, 2100 Hiram-Acworth Hwy - 6-person teams, $25 per person -corporate teams encouragedhttp://www.BeyondTheFrontPorch.org
5K Run/Walk for VeteransSunday, May 7, 1:00 p.m.:
Boundary Waters Park, 5000 Ga Hwy 92/166 - Open to the Public - $25registration on-line below - raising public awareness about veteransContact American Legion Post 145 at 770.949.2631 (tel://770.949.2631)https://www.raceentry.com/races/american-legion-walk-and-5K-for-veterans/2017/register
Medline Job FairTuesday, May 9, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.:
Hilton Garden Inn, 110 Interstate West Parkway, Lithia Springs - looking forsupervisors, warehouse personnel, experienced machine operators,maintenance technicians, electrical technicians - on-line applications available atlink belowhttps://medline.com/pages/about-us/careers
Happening soon
National Travel & Tourism Week Rally DayTuesday, May 9, 10:00 a.m.:
Old Douglas County Jail, 6840 Church Street - Tour the Old Jail wherenumerous television shows & movies have been filmed! Please RSVP to e-mailaddress below.Contact Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau at 678.449.3096(tel://678.449.3096) orEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Christian Community Orchestra Spring-Sational FamilyConcertTuesday, May 9, 7:30 p.m.:
Central Baptist Church, 5811 Central Church Road - Free Admission, Open tothe Public, Reception to FollowContact Jan Booth, Director at 770.286.0431 (tel://770.286.0431) orEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])http://www.ChristianCommunityOrchestra.org
'All About Art' Open HouseThursday, May 11, 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.:
Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street - Free Admission, Open to thePublic - Meet & greet the summer session teaching artists, ask questions,register for classes & enjoy fun art demosContact Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director at 770.949.2787(tel://770.949.2787) orEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])http://www.ArtsDouglas.org
'The Founder' - Movie Under the StarsFriday, May 12, 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.:
6730 Church Street (parking lot) - Free Admission, Open to the Public -popcorn, concessions, entertainment & movie - bring your lawn chair!Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Beyond the Front Porch Trip to Fernbank Museum ofNatural HistorySaturday, May 13:
Educational field trips - activity, transportation and lunch is free for students onfree/reduced lunch, $25 for all others - register on-line belowContact Kascia Lipford at 404.408.6448 (tel://404.408.6448) orEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])http://www.BeyondTheFrontPorch.org
Safe Kids Douglas Child Safety Seat Inspection StationSaturday, May 13, 10:00 a.m.:
Book appointment (required) on-line at link below or by calling. Spanishbi-lingual technician available on this date.Next Scheduled Date After May 13th: Wednesday, May 24th - bookappointment nowContact Lin Snowe, Safe Kids Douglas County at 770.949.5155(tel://770.949.5155) orEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])http://www.SafeKidsDouglasCounty.org
BadgeFest to benefit Public Safety Officers with Career-ending InjuriesSaturday, May 13, 1:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.:
Villa Rica V-Plex, 1605 Ga Hwy 61 - Open to the Public, $20 per personadvance, $25 day of - musical entertainment, No Joe's Circus, JurassicKingdom dinosaur show - featuring Confederate Railroad, Derik Schumacher,OutPost Opry Variety Show, the Alabama Blues Queen DieDra RuffHost Free Memorial Ride to BadgeFest from Harley Davidson Atlanta, ThorntonRoad, 10 a.m. registration, 11:15 a.m. ridehttps://www.badgefestatlanta.com
'Puttin' on the Pritz' - a fond farewell for Douglas CountySchool Superintendent Dr. Gordon Pritz & Fund-raiser forthe Fine Arts Programs in Douglas County High SchoolsThursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.:
New Manchester High School Theatre, 4925 Ga Hwy 92/166 - $10 adults, $5students & pre-schoolers - enjoy performances from all 5 high schools,
reception to follow - sponsorships availableContact Nell Boggs at 770.651.2037 (tel://770.651.2037)http://www.showtix4u.com
Dog River Trails Grand Opening CelebrationFriday, May 19:
Dog River Library/Trailhead, 6100 Ga Hwy 5 - Free Admission, Open to thePublic11:45 a.m. Ribbon Cutting - 12 noon Free Picnic Lunch
Totally Free Cheer ClinicSaturday, May 20:
Deer Lick Park, 2105 Mack Road - Free Admission10 - 11:30 a.m. for ages 4 - 9 years11:30 - 1 p.m. for ages 10 - 17 yearsPlease register at e-mail address below.Contact Cheer Dawgs Xplosion at 404.242.9400 (tel://404.242.9400) orEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])http://www.cheerdawgsxplosion.com
4th Annual Herb Emory Memorial Ride to Benefit Toys forTotsSaturday, May 20:
Fred's BBQ House, 541 Thornton Road, Lithia Springs - Open to the Public, 9a.m. Registration, 11 a.m. Kick-stands Up - $25 per bike
Sugar Foods Road RaceSaturday, May 20, 7:30 a.m.:
Fun Run/Walk & 5K (USATF Certified Course) beginning/ending at the Villa RicaAmphitheater - $35 registration with $15 student discount - healthy treats &entertainmentEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Shepherd of the Hills UMC Church-wide Yard SaleSaturday, May 20, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.:
Chapel Hill Road @ Dorsett Shoals Road - Open to the Public
16th Annual Family Fun Day Catfish RodeoSaturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.:
Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs - FreeAdmission, Open to Elementary & Middle-School Students accompanied by aparent/guardian - free fishing, food, games, music and funContact State Representative Roger Bruce at
Taste of DouglasvilleSaturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.:
Downtown Douglasville - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Sample the bestrestaurants; visit booths promoting better living; and enjoy arts & crafts, livemusic & dance, and children's activitiesContact Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director at 770.949.2787(tel://770.949.2787) orEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])http://www.ArtsDouglas.org
'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 onyour library account forgiven (max of $100 forgiven per library card). Help usstock the Douglas County High School Food Pantry!
District 4 Town Hall Meeting hosted by Commissioner AnnJones GuiderThursday, May 25, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.:
Dog River Library, 5000 Ga Hwy 5 - Open to the Public, Free AdmissionEmail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])http://www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ 770.949.2000Televised live on dctv23 and simulcast live on www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
(http://www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com)
Commuter Vanpools, Xpress Bus Service, Senior & Disabled VoucherProgramDouglas County Rideshare:
Multi-modal Transportation Center, 8800 Dorris RoadOpen Weekdays 5 a.m. - 7 p.m., 770.949.7665, www.DouglasCountyRideshare.com
Work SessionMonday, May 15, 10:00 a.m.:
Commissioners Board Room, 3rd floor, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public
Legislative MeetingTuesday, May 16, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.:
Citizen's Hall, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public - Broadcast live on dctv23 (Channel
Douglas County Board ofCommissioners
23 on Comcast & Channel 99 on AT&T U-verse) and simulcast onwww.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
9030 Georgia Highway 5 at Gurley Road (next to Hunter Park)P. O. Box 1077, Douglasville 30133 ~ 770.651.2000
School system calendar
Georgia Power Business4BreakfastThursday, May 11, 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.:
Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau - Free for Members, $20 Guests
Douglas County Board of Education /Public School System
Douglas County Chamber of Commerce6658 Church Street, Douglasville ~ 770.942.5022
GreyStone Power Luncheon: Leadership DouglasGraduationTuesday, May 16, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.:
Douglasville Conference Center - $20 Members, $30 Guests
Douglas County Happenings is a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissionersthrough its Department of Communications & Community Relations as a public service to ourcitizens. Our e-mail list is not published or sold. Listings in Happenings are limited to events
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