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Snellville’s 28th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

By | December 3, 2009 | Family Events, Festivals | No comments

On Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m., the City of Snellville will celebrate its 28th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn at City Hall. The theme this year is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Snellville’s own Deborah Rich will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. Featured performers include Jackie O. Ginn, Jackie Howard, Renee Walker, Britt Elementary School 4th-5th Grade Chorus, Snellville Middle School 6th Grade Chorus, South Gwinnett High School Choir and Marching Band, First Baptist Snellville Children’s and Joyful Sound Adult Choirs, and St. Oliver’s Catholic Church Ladies Quartet. Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer will lead the countdown to the lighting of the tree just prior to Santa’s arrival.

Children will have the opportunity to visit Santa. Picture packages will be available for a small fee. The Snellville Keenager Club will be hosting refreshments inside City Hall. Marines with Toys for Tots will be our guests and collecting toys for Christmas. We urge you to find the true meaning of the season and bring a small, unwrapped toy for a child in need or make a monetary donation to this worthy cause. In addition to collecting toys, the City will be collecting canned goods for the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry as part of the “Can Do” initiative with the Gwinnett Municipal Association.

The City of Snellville would like to thank Walton EMC, Snellville Downtown Development Authority, Summit Chase Country Club, Deborah and Harry Rich, United Community Bank, Georgia Property Restoration, Odd Job Bob, Beck Law Firm, Rotary Club of Gwinnett Sunrise, Akil A. Patel, D.D.S., P.C. and Niko’s Corner for their generous donations to make this event possible this year.

Don’t miss this festive celebration! Please contact the Snellville Parks and Recreation Department for more information at 770-985-3535. This is a rain or shine event.

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Halloween on the Green in Duluth Oct 31

By | October 2, 2009 | Family Events, Festivals | No comments

Halloween on the Green
Saturday, October 31st
Festivities begin at 1 pm
Admission: FREE

* Tickets will be on sale for food & beverage items.

Join us on the Town Green for this “SPOOKTACULAR” event! The festival will be held from 1 pm to 6 pm and will include: Pumpkin Carving, Costume Contest, Games, Moon Walk, MONSTER EGG Hunt, Face Painting, Hay Rides, Trick-or-Treat and MUCH MORE! At 6 pm, the Duluth High School Orchestra will perform a “Scary Concert” before the “MONSTERS VS ALIENS” Movie at dusk!

For more information and schedule of events, please visit www.duluthga.net.

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Snellville’s Third Annual “Autumn on the Green” Downtown Jazz Concert & Celebration

By | September 20, 2009 | Concert, Family Events | No comments

The Third Annual Autumn on the Green Downtown Jazz Concert will be held on Saturday, September 26th at 5:00pm.  Performed on the town green at the Snellville City Center, the event promises to be a pleasant and sociable evening with some great performances.

Opening for the event around 5:15pm is “Whole Lotta Dixie”, a band that combines traditional Dixieland jazz with rock classics.    Headlining this year, set to perform around 6:30pm is “The Derek McCoy Trio” which is comprised of three veteran performers with seasoned backgrounds from the Atlanta and New Orleans jazz scene.  Snellville native, Adrienne Britt-Rousseau of Summit Chase Country Club will host the event this year.

Jazz lovers are invited to come out with blankets, lawn chairs and snacks to share in this community celebration.  Small coolers are welcomed.  Concession vendor space is available for interested restaurants and caterers. No alcoholic beverages are permitted and concessions will be available for purchase from the Snellville Lion’s Club.

Jimmy Norton of the Snellville DDA said, “it is great to see so many Snellville organizations and businesses coming together to make this event possible for the community.”  Presenting sponsors for this year again include the Snellville DDA, Snellville Commerce Club, Evermore CID, Tri-City Times and A Better Sign.  Brass & Bandstand Sponsors include Akil Patel, DDS, Brand Mortgage, Hamilton Financial, Odd Job Bob, Snellville Police Chief – Roy Whitehead, Summit Chase Country Club, United Community Bank and Walton EMC Gas.  The event committee thanks all of the sponsors for their support.

Autumn on the Green begins at 5:00pm with the main performance by The Derek McCoy Trio starting at 6:30pm.  The event will conclude around 9:00pm.  The Snellville City Center is located at 2342 Oak Road, Snellville, GA.  For additional information, please visit the Snellville DDA’s website at www.SnellvilleDDA.org.

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Suwanee Day at Town Center Park

By | September 15, 2009 | Family Events, Featured | No comments

Suwanee Day

Suwanee Day

The 2009 Suwanee Day celebration on Saturday, September 19, will serve up all those things that people love most about the festival – the food, arts and crafts, fun stuff for the kids, and all-day entertainment – along with a couple new twists and about 50 very special guests. The 26th annual festival will be held from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Town Center Park.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion 69th Armor Division (2-69 AR) at Fort Benning will serve as honorary parade grand marshals and as Suwanee Day’s special guests.

2009 Suwanee Day Festival Schedule
Free shuttle transportation from off-site parking begins 9 am
Parade 10 am
Arts & crafts exhibitors 10 am -
5 pm
Old Town trolley tours 11 am -
5 pm
Inflatable rides, children’s activities 10 am -
7:30 pm
Free entertainment 11 am -
10 pm
Blessid Union of Souls 8 pm
Fireworks
 9:45 pm
Free shuttle transportation to off-site parking ends 10:30 pm

Two groups at Suwanee Day will offer unique ways in which to enjoy the festival. The Old Town Merchants Association is providing free trolley rides between Town Center and historic Old Town. And, as a fundraiser, the Suwanee Arts Partnership has gathered several pieces created and donated by local artists that will be offered through a drawing at its Suwanee Day booth.

Admission to Suwanee Day is free, but please bring a canned good or two to donate to the North Gwinnett Food Co-op. An all-day armband for the children’s inflatables area is $10; a small additional fee will be charged for other children’s rides.

Visit www.suwaneeday.com for more information, including the entertainment line-up, list of exhibitors, off-site parking locations, roads to be closed during the parade, free shuttle transportation schedule, and much more!

Sourced from Suwanee.com

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