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SECOND ANNUAL RIDE FOR RALLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 17

By | October 10, 2009 | Adult Sports, Sports Events, Youth Sports | No comments

Rideforrally

The second annual Ride for Rally benefiting the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research will be held at Addictive Cycling/Cafeine Café at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009.

In honor of childhood cancer survivor Russell Tindol, the 50 mile ride was started last year by the Frazier Cycling members to show their cycling teammate Russell their support and help raise awareness for childhood cancer.  Russell has been in remission for one year and is back on his bike!

This year’s ride will offer a 10, 30 or 50 mile option and will be a social ride for all ages and levels.  You can register on line until Friday, October 16 or day of registration will begin at 7:00 a.m.  There will be a social BBQ after the ride that includes hot dogs & hamburgers for all riders.  There will also be live music provided by ACT 13 that will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Sponsored by Frazier Cycling, Addictive Cycling and Allgood Pest Solutions, entry fees for the ride are $30 on line or $35 day of the ride.

We hope you can come join Russell and his family and friends for a bike ride through Buford, Suwanee and Flowery Branch.  For more information about the ride, to register for the event or to make a general donation to the Ride for Rally fund please visit www.active.com/donate/rideforrally

About Rally Foundation:
Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Atlanta, Ga. with the sole mission of raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research through volunteer grassroots initiatives. Rally Foundation currently supports 39 research projects across the country that aim to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancers. Visit www.rallyfoundation.org for more information.

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4th of July Celebrations at Gwinnett Parks

By | June 29, 2009 | Family Events, Featured, Parks | No comments

NORCROSS
Kick off your Independence Day celebration Friday July 3 in Nocross by volunteering to set up the recycle containers at the new Lillian Webb Park at the top of the hill at Jones St. and throughout downtown for the day long celebrations. Retrieve recycle containers about 10 PM just after the fireworks. The official ribbon cutting ceremony at Lillian Webb Park is at the Gateway Plaza at 11:30 AM and city festivities start at 2 PM including live music, street artists and vendors, games and rides for the kids, plus an evening concert by our own Skin Alley Kats at the new Lillian Webb Park, and of course a grand fireworks finale.

Army Ground Forces Band, Loose Cannons

Army Ground Forces Band, Loose Cannons

DULUTH
CELEBRATES AMERICA
The City of Duluth, even after cutting back on budget has still moved forward with their annual celebration. Duluth is known for our patriotism and it is so important to celebrate and thank those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy. Friday, July 3rd, at Scott Hudgens Park off Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in the River Green Office Park Duluth offers up an evening of music, fun, inflatables, rides, food and of course a fabulous fireworks display. Gates will open at 4:00 pm and entertainment will begin at 6:00 pm. Julie Hall will kick things off with the National Anthem, then The Woody’s (Fleetwood Mac type band) will take the stage, and to wrap things up the Army Ground Forces Band, Loose Cannons, will have you on your feet. The fireworks will begin around 9:30 pm. Admission is FREE but donations will be graciously accepted. There will be a nominal charge for the inflatables and rides.

LAWRENCEVILLE
Prelude to the 4th – Friday, July 3rd

This year, Lawrenceville’s 5th Annual Prelude to the 4th will set sail for great entertainment on the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse lawn (185 Crogan St.) as Aurora Theatre presents a concert version of Anything Goes, a classic Broadway farce wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s magical scores.

In a effort to continue Prelude to the 4th as Lawrenceville’s (and even Gwinnett’s) own mini-Chastain Park, attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and visit one of the restaurants on the downtown square for catering or take-out packages. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. with lawn seating available starting at 5:30 p.m. Tables for six are available for rental for only 150 dollars by contacting the LTTA office at 678-226-2639.

Sparks in the Park – Sugar Hill – Friday July 3rd
The City of Sugar Hill will be celebrating and enjoying a free night of live music, rides, fireworks and a movie! Beginning from 6:30pm to 10pm, at E.E. Robinson Park.

The Return (Beatles Tribute Band) – 6:30 PM
National Anthem – 9:30 PM
Best Fireworks Display in Gwinnett – 9:45 PM
Movie – “Kung Fu Panda”

E.E. Robinson Park is South of Sugar Hill Elementary on Sugar Maple Dr. just off Level Creek. Parking and Transportation: provided by Up The River Outfitters at The Family Church beginning at 6:15pm. Transportation service will continue until midnight!

Sparks in the Park 2009 Event Flyer

Sparks in the Park 2008 Picture Slideshow

For more information, please contact the Sugar Hill Recreation Department at (770) 831-7413.

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Coaching Juniors Clinic – Cycling the Team Approach

By | March 22, 2009 | Youth Sports | No comments

April 18, Buford, GA – Presented by Frazier Cycling
A coaching clinic for developing juniors 10-18 using the team approach.  Frazier Cycling Junior Development program is the largest in the SE, taking 9 national medals and 2 national championship titles in 2008.

For information to go www.fraziercycling.com or www.usacycling.org/news/clinics_detail.php?id=312

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Celebrate World Storytelling Day at Bogan Park

By | March 12, 2009 | Parks | No comments

World Storytelling Day is held twice a year around the globe to celebrate the exciting art of storytelling. Storytellers from Gwinnett County Public Library and the Southern Order of Storytellers will be performing and sharing their skills as living books.

“Neighbors” is the theme of this year’s event held on Sat., March 14. Storytelling information and resources will be shared, along with souvenirs for children.

The purpose of World Storytelling Day is to share the art of storytelling in an increasing number of countries and languages, create global links and increase awareness of storytelling as an art form.

World Storytelling Day will be held Sat., Mar. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Rd. in Buford.. The cost for one adult and one child is $5, for each additional child the cost is $2. Pre-registration is required by March 11. Register online at www.gwinnettparks.com or call (770) 614-2060.

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