Douglas County Happenings: Weekend Worthy Events, Sept. 11-12

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Check out these weekend events in and around Douglasville, as listed by Douglas County Happenings.

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Saturdays in September and October:, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Fall Season for Douglas County Challengers Baseball for Special Needs Children
Beulah Ruritan Park, 3655 McKown Road - Team will play every Saturday morning in September & October from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The team is for special needs children 6 - 21 years of. There is no registration fee nor cost to parents. Parents can register their children at any time during the season by contacting Coach Troglin. Volunteers are also welcome for cheering and encouragement.
Contact: Coach Philip Troglin 770.941.2209 DCChallengers@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyChallengers

Friday, September 11 - Saturday, September 12: Fall Children’s Consignment Sale
Bright Star United Methodist Church, 3715 Bright Star Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - great bargains on children’s clothing, toys, furniture, shoes, books and more! Most items 1/2 priceon Saturday. Consignors wanted.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 770.949.2555
http://www.brightstarumc.org

Friday, September 11 - Saturday, September 12, 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.: St. Andrews Community Yard Sale
8799 Edinburgh Drive, Winston - multiple homes participating + Clubhouse restaurant with BBQ, hot dogs and wings - Open to the Public
Contact: Brandy Martin 770.851.3194 brandymartin96@gmail.com

Friday, September 11, 2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.: 9/11 Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
Lithia Springs Walmart, 1971 Thornton Road - Please give!

Friday, September 11, 6:30 p.m.: Free Family Movie Night: Frozen
Bright Star United Methodist Church, 3715 Bright Star Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Bring your own seating, blankets, pillows, etc. Concessions available for purchase. 770.949.2555
http://www.brightstarumc.org

Friday, September 11, 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.: The Friday Night Drive-In featuring, “Second Chorus”
Only on Comcast Channel 23, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and Online at dctv23.com

Saturday, September 12: Beyond the Front Porch Trip to Zoo Atlanta
Monthly educational field trips to expand student’s learning experiences. Activity, transportation and lunch included. Free for students on free/reduced lunch with paying adult; all others $25.
Contact: Kascia Lipford 404.408.6448 info@beyondthefrontporch.org
http://www.BeyondTheFrontPorch.org

Saturday, September 12, 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Community Yard Sale
Tranquil AME Church, 4450 Dorsett Shoals Road just west of Chapel Hill Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public

Saturday, September 12, 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.: Greythorne HOA Fall Community-Wide Yard Sale
3139 Thorneridge Trail - Open to the Public, Free Admission - Rain or Shine - Furniture, Clothes, Housewares, and More!

Saturday, September 12, 9:00 a.m.: Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Douglas County Challengers Special Needs Baseball Team
$10 per rider/$5 per backseat - Ride begins at Harley-Davidson of Atlanta, Thornton Road, Lithia Springs at 9 a.m. and will go to Beulah Ruritan Park to watch a Challenger ball game before going back to Harley-Davidson for food, music and fun. All proceeds benefit the team. Sponsored by US Military Vets Motorcycle Club Atlanta
Contact: Frog 770.941.2209

Saturday, September 12, 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Pine Mountain Gold Museum Gold Rush Festival
1881 Stockmar Road, Villa Rica - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Join us as we celebrate our golden history with pioneer dress, demonstrations, craft vendors, entertainment, and more!
Contact: Linda Shaw 770.459.8455 lshaw@villarica.org
http://www.pinemountaingoldmuseum.com