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Family Fun Social Sept 4th at George Pierce Park

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September 4, 2:00-5:00pm – Family Fun Social

Scoop up some fun! Bring the family for ice cream sundaes, moonwalk and fun for all! Find out about our programs and classes, we’ll have instructors on hand and some performances too. All ages, $5/person; pre-register by 8/13, call 770.831.4173. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway, Suwannee. Code: GPCC14306

Concerts in The Park (Thrasher Park)

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Kid Brothers

Times: 7:30-9:30pm
Location: Thrasher Park, Norcross
Phone: 678-421-2025
Admission: FREE
August 6 – The Return, Beatles Tribute Band
www.thereturnonline.com
August 20 – Kidbrothers, Playing the best of 60′s, Soul, Motown, 80′s Classic Rock
www.kidbrothers.com
September 3 – A1A, The Original and Official Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show
www.a1a-live.com

World Bazaar Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center Aug 2nd

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World Bazaar Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center
Saturday, August 2 10:00am-2:00pm
New! Free admission! Come one, come all to the World Bazaar! Experience a variety of exhibits, entertainment, food and drink from other nations. A great cultural experience for the whole family (fees may apply for some activities). Vendors wanted and must pre-register; $45/

Moonlight & Music Concert Series July 23, Gwinnett Historic Courthouse

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Moonlight & Music Concert Series – 7/23/10 at 8-10 pm
Each concert offers various styles of music including blues, jazz, rock, folk, country and bluegrass, Motown, swing and more! Tonight the Grains of Sand Band will perform. Tables for six can be rented by contacting the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse offices. The concerts and lawn seating are FREE to the public, BUT VIP tables for six can be rented for $65 for cash or check payments and $67 for credit card payments by contacting us. Tables are limited so be sure to reserve your space soon! Phone: 678-226-2639 – Address: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse lawn, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Be at the Movies July 24th, Tribble Mill Park

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Be at the Movies – 7/24/10 at 7 pm
Grab a blanket, lawn chair, picnic and come on down for family fun! Hayrides, games, inflatable attraction and more! (some fees may apply) In partnership with GUIDE (Gwinnett United in Drug Educations) and B98.5. Call for more info. Free fun event! Phone: 770-418-2331
Address: Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Kidz Got Talent! Rhodes Jordan Park. Saturday, July 17

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Saturday, July 17 noon-1:30pm
Gwinnett Kidz Got Talent!
Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center
Explore performing arts at this exciting, energetic and fun packed event! Discover and enhance your singing and performing talents under the direction of a veteran singing coach with Vocal Zones USA. All abilities welcome.
Ages 10-17; $17/person; pre-registration required by 7/3; call
770.822.5414. Code: RJCC14202

A Celebration of Parks and Recreation Month in July 2010 [Events]

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Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation (GCPR) kickws off National Park and Recreation month by encouraging Gwinnett to get up, get out and explore your parks!

Get out, explore and get your creative juices flowing. There will be month-long photo contest and art show with the theme “Explore Your Parks.”  Park patrons can show how they enjoy and explore their parks by submitting 2D art projects or photos. Art projects can be submitted and will be displayed during regular hours of operation at any Community Recreation Center. Photos can be emailed to parks@gwinnettcounty.com the winning photos will be featured on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation website. Complete contest rules can be found at www.gwinnettparks.com.

There will be several events at various parks during July where GCPR staff and sponsors will share park safety tips, host special activities and survey citizens. Activities also honor National Therapeutic Recreation Week and National Hot Dog Day!

If you go:

Fri., July 9, 11:00 a.m.
Brown Bag Concert
Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
185 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville

Tues., July 13, 10:00 a.m.
Bark at the Park
Pinckneyville Park – Dog Park area
4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross

Thurs., July 15, 6:00 p.m.
Discover Therapeutic Recreation
Bethesda Park – Adult Complex
225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville

National Hot Dog Day

Sat., July 17, 10:00 a.m.
National Hot Dog Day
Best Friend Park
6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross

Wed., July 21, 5:00 p.m.
Skateboarding Clinic
Settles Bridge Park
380 Johnson Rd., Suwanee

Thurs., July 22, 1:00 p.m.
Splashtastic Safety Clinic
Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center
2200 Collins Hill Rd., Lawrenceville

Sat., July 24, 7:00 p.m.
B @ the Movies
Tribble Mill Park
Night at the Museum 2
2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy., Lawrenceville

“Park and Recreation Month reminds citizens the vital role that parks and recreation play for Gwinnett communities,” said Tina Fleming, Director of Operations, Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation. “I can’t think of a better reason for citizens to get out and experience the positive health effects, social interaction, and connection to nature that comes with a vibrant and supported parks system.”

For more information on Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation, visit www.gwinnettparks.com

Duluth Celebrates America at Scott Hudgens Park July 3rd

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2010 The City of Duluth is pleased to announce our Annual Duluth Celebrates America Event! The public is invited to attend this spectacular patriotic celebration that will end with a BANG on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Scott Hudgens Park which is conveniently located in River Green Business Park at 4545 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA, 30096. Convening at Scott Hudgens Park on its acres and acres of soccer field grounds fronting the Chattahoochee River, this celebration represents all that Duluth is proudly known to uphold: “Capture the Spirit of Good Living”.

Gates will open at 5 pm with a fabulous fireworks display at dusk.  Admission and Parking are FREE but monetary donations will be graciously accepted to help offset costs.  The stage show will begin promptly at 6 pm with the welcome by Mayor of Duluth, Ms. Nancy Harris and the singing of the National Anthem.  Festivities will include lots of family friendly activities: inflatable rides, rock wall, carnival games, pony rides, face painting, food vendors and live entertainment featuring:  Full Circle, Stephen Norwood and Metro Jazz Club. *NOTE: Activities and food will require a fee.

Full Circle is an incredible 7 piece band hailing from Athens, GA.  This high energy stage show consisting of rock style original and popular cover songs will get the crowd on their feet as they kick the celebration off in style.   For more information, visit www.turnfullcircle.com

Stephen Norwood is a rising R&B artist from Atlanta, GA.  Since the launch of his career in 2009, he has already performed on TV, Radio, at venues that have a knack for discovering great talent, Pre-game Concert for the Atlanta Braves, Opening Act for the legendary B.B King, named Macy’s Rising Star of 2009 and performed at the lighting of the Macy’s Great Tree on Thanksgiving which was televised nationally.   For more information, please visit www.stephennorwood.com.

Metro Jazz Club is more than just a 17-piece “Big Band”; they are a CLUB dedicated to the preservation of some of the best music ever composed. From the smoothest jazz and spirited rhythms of swing, to the powerhouse brass/rock of the 70’s and 80’s, they love sharing this classic horn sound with other music lovers. They have the power of thirteen horns, and a rhythm section that’s always in the pocket. Add to that the rich vocal stylings of Maxine Cummins, and the Metro Jazz Club has the perfect sound to entertain and get dancers of all ages out dancing.  For more information, please visit www.metrojazzclub.com.

Cast Off! Fishing Day at Little Mulberry Park, Saturday, June 12

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Bring you rod! It’s Cast Off! at Little Mulberry Park, Saturday, June 12th from 8am to 11am. Fishing license not necessary, just your rods. If you don’t have any their will be loaner rods and bait available – get there early, otherwise you may be waiting a while for a loaner.

There will be fishing competitions, casting competitions, demonstrations, scout badge activities, games and prizes.

The event is sponsored in partnership with: B.A.S.S., Bass Pro Shop, FLW Outdoors, Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources, John’s Creek Kiwanis, Johnsonville, Rainbow Ranch, River Through Atlanta Guide Service, and  the Trout Unlimited Kanooka Cahpter.

All ages are free. Only $5/perons to compete. Gwinnett Park Code: BPCC 14201. Pre-Register. Call 770-614-2060 or visit the county park website www.gwinnettparks.com.

Address: Little Mulberry Park Hog Mountain Road Entrance, 3900 Hog Mountain Road, Dacula, GA

Little Mulberry Park  is the second largest park and the highest peak in Gwinnett County and has an observation deck to view from. There are two fishing ponds with several piers to fish from and they are handicap accessible.

Jones Bridge Park Fiishing Day Was Great [pictures]

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The Kiwanis of Johns Creek was out helping on Fishing Day (Saturday June 5th) at Jones Bridge Park. Quite a few people showed up with their rods and tackle box in hand. The event was sponsored by the Georgia Dept of National Resources, Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, the Kiwanis, Tailwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Rainbow Ranch and some other sponsors.

Buford Trout Hatchery stocked 2000 plus Rainbow Trout in the morning! It was great fun. Looking forward to the Cast Off! at Little Mulberry Park on Saturday, June 12th.

Besides the fishing, there was lunch for the kids and Birds of Prey on display.

Thank you to Bill Carson of Nothin But Fish for the great photos:

Kids Fishing Day Jones Bridge Park Saturday June 5th

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Saturday, June 5 9:00am-1:00pm Kids Fishing Day Jones Bridge Park
Free! Reel in some fun! Bring kids for food, fun, prizes and fishing for beginners to advanced. Rod and bait provided on a first come, first serve basis. No fishing license necessary. Call 770.814.4914 for more information.

National Trails Day Yellow River Park, Sat. June 5

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Saturday, June 5 9:00am-1:00pm National Trails Day Yellow River Park
Free! Bring the family, friends and your bikes and join us in Park’nership! Assist with shoreline clean-up and silt removal,
then enjoy a free lunch, bike trail rides and classes. This rewarding volunteer event is co-sponsored by GATR
(Gwinnett Area Trail Riders), a division of SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bike Association). For registration information
visit www.volunteerparks.com or call 770.418.2331.

Address:  Yellow River Park, 3232 Juhan Road, Stone Mountain, GA

Creek Side Trail Map
River Side Trail Map

Directions on Google Maps

Trail Status Hotline: 770-978-5270

American Hiking Society’s signature trail awareness program, National Trails Day® (NTD), inspires the public and trail enthusiasts nationwide to seek out their favorite trails to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in educational exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations, instructional workshops and trail work projects.

NTD also provides an opportunity to thank volunteers, land managing agencies, and outdoor-minded businesses for their support in developing and maintaining trails. Click here for more information

Brown Bag Concert Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Fri June 4

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Friday, June 4 11:00am-1:00pm Brown Bag Concert Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
Free! Pack a blanket, lunch, and the kids to enjoy an afternoon of music, crafts, and face painting on the lawn at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse! Enjoy a wide range of music from Band of Gold, a six piece ensemble that plays the music you love! Musical performances will be 11:30am-12:30pm. No registration required. For details on sponsor booths call 770.822.5450.

Duluth’s SummerStage Concert Kicks Off Saturday May 22nd

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SummerStage Concert Series Kicks Off This Weekend

Saturday, May 22nd @ 7:30 pm

Featuring the Sounds of Popular Gwinnett “Party” Band, The Blast Band with Opening Act, Stephen Norwood! Join us as we kick off our Summer Event Season. Enjoy great music, food and fun with the entire family! To purchase a Premium table for a guaranteed good seat, visit www.duluthga.net or call 678-475-3512. For a preview of the performers visit, www.theblastband.com and www.stephennorwood.com

NOTE: Beer, wine and chairs are allowed to be brought into the SummerStage Concert Series. NO outside tables of any kind permitted. For more information click here.

Flicks on the Bricks & Summerstage Concerts

Posted by admin on May 11, 2010  |  No Comments

Kung Fu Panda

Premium Tables

Premium tables are guaranteed great seats for the SummerStage & Symphony on the Green concert series. All premium table purchasers will have reserved up close seating (table w/chairs) to dine with that special someone, or a whole table of friends! Get creative with your table covering, décor and picnic dinner. Plus………..you are welcome to bring your own beer and wine (only)to the event.
For more information, please call 678-475-3512

**No alcohol allowed at Flicks on the Bricks.
Beer, wine and chairs are allowed to be brought into the SummerStage Concert Series. NO outside tables of any kind permitted.

June 12th

Back to the Future

July 10th

Kung Fu Panda

August 7th

Little Rascals

October 2nd & October 23rd

Information coming soon.

Check at Duluth’s website.

Pioneer Day at McDaniel Farm Park, Saturday May 15th

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May 15, 10:00am-2:00pm – Pioneer Day
Enjoy a Pioneer Day like never before! Live animals, farm exhibits, spinning, candle dipping, 1900′s demonstrations, one room school house and lots more to explore! All ages, $5/person, call 770.822.5178. McDaniel Farm Park, 3251 McDaniel Road, Duluth. Code: MDFP10201

Mc Daniel Farm Park

3251 McDaniel Road, Duluth, GA 30096-4605
(770) 814-4920
Get directions

All Aboard! Vines Gardens Saturday May 8th

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All Aboard! Vines Gardens  Saturday, May 8 10:00am-noon

Free! The gardens and railroad are a beautiful way to spend a spring morning ~ bring your camera for some great
spring shots! Tour the spectacular gardens at Vines Gardens and enjoy the small scale garden railroad. All ages,
pre-registration required by 5/7; call 770.822.5414. Code: RJCC14200

Snellville Days, Saturday May 1st at Briscoe Park

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Mother's Finest

Saturday, May 1 is Snellville Days beginning at wisteria village for the parade with grand marshal, mary jane gresham and special guest elly mae clampett from the beverly hillbillies. Snellville Days is held at Briscoe Park and it’s free.

Saturday, May 1, 10am to 7pm Sunday, May 2, 10am to 5pm

On both days you’ll find over 200 vendors, kids field with rides & petting zoo, two continuously running entertainment stages and  dog n disc.

On Saturday (only): the parade, elly mae clampett signing autographs, car show and evening concert

On Sunday (only): helicopter rides, free saturday evening concert featuring Mother’s Finest. The pre-show and giveaways start at 6:30 pm behind the park office. Bring a blanket or a chair. Concessions available.

The Parade

The annual parade kicks off the Snellville Days Festival on Saturday, May 1st at 10:00am. Various entries including schools, churches, civic organizations and businesses, will participate in this year’s parade.

Mother’s Finest
The group has created a sound they describe as a fusion of Funk, Rock, Gospel, R&B Metal and Jazz, taken directly from the street to the stage to the studio, that is Afro-Euro Mosaic Soulful and Electric, transcending musical division, and negative stereotyping. They call it METAFUNK’NPHYSICAL, the running title of their latest CD. Visit their MySpace page to hear their music.

The Disc and Dog Championship

The Disc Dog Spring Championships is fun for all people and dogs of all ages and levels. WOOF! Sports USA, the event producer, and the Greater Atlanta Dog & Disc Club, the host club, have been organizing this event for over 17 years and it is a great way for pet owners to come out and join in the fun.

17th Annual Dog & Disc Spring Championship
For more information, visit: www.atlantadiscdogs.com

Snellville Sons of the American Legion
Snellville Days 2010 Car Show

Come and see some of the best local show cars and hot rods at this year’s Snellville Days Car Show. Guests will vote on best of show, best street rod, best classic and more!

Date: Saturday, May 1st 2010
Time: 10am-3pm
Where: Valley Field (In the Concert Venue)
Judging: 10am-2pm
Trophy Ceremony: 2:30pm
Cost: Free to the public!