Free! Pack a sack lunch and blanket and bring the kids for 
on the Historic Courthouse lawn. Enjoy fun music, cool crafts, face painting and crazy hair! Vendors wishing to showcase their business and meet potential customers, call 770.822.5450.
July is designated National Park and Recreation Month and Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation (GCPR) is kicking off the celebration with special events including music, games, swimming, food and more! This year, GCPR is introducing two new members eager to explore the wonderful parks in Gwinnett County. The lovable characters are Flat Ray and Flat Rosie, based on the Flat Stanley project. The characters’ coloring pages can be downloaded from www.gwinnettparks.com or young artists can stop by any of the Community Recreation Centers to pick up coloring pages and participate throughout the month. GCPR is encouraging everyone to have their pictures taken with Flat Ray and Rosie exploring the parks. Pictures can be emailed to parks@gwinnettcounty.com and will be featured on the website throughout the month.
GCPR is also sponsoring an art show. Artwork depicting the theme “Explore Your Park” can be submitted by park patrons to any Community Recreation Center. The art will be displayed throughout the month of July.
“Park and Recreation Month reminds citizens of the vital role that parks and recreation play in Gwinnett’s 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 park system.”
There will be several events at various parks during July, where GCPR staff and sponsors will share ways for citizens to “Get Up, Get Out, and Explore their Parks.”
National Park & Recreation Month Events are as follows:
Date Event Time Location
July 8 Brown Bag Concert 10 a.m. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
July 13 Bark at the Park 10 a.m. Rabbit Hill Park
July 15 Therapeutic Recreation* 6:30 p.m. Dacula Park Activity Building
Family Fun Night
July 23 National Hot Dog Day 10 a.m. Bay Creek Park
July 28 InterCamp Games 10 a.m. Bogan Park
July 30 Splash & Bash 1 p.m. Rhodes Jordan Park Pool
*Therapeutic Recreation offers specialized and inclusive programs for those with special needs.
Community Recreation Centers:
Bogan Park Community Recreation Center • 2723 North Bogan Road, Buford • 770.614.2060
George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center • 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee • 770.831.4173
Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center • 4651 Britt Road, Norcross • 770.723.9516
Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center • 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross • 770.417.2200
Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center • 100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville • 770.822.5414
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
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.
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.
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