Douglas County Happenings: 'Youth Shark Tank,' Botanical Boogie 5K, Easter Eggs

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Upcoming Kids & Family events in Douglasville, as listed in the Douglas County Happenings newsletter.

March: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Programs at the Douglas County Library
6810 Selman Drive, Douglasville - Free Admission, Open to the Public
Monday, March 16th, Craft Zone (3:45 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 18th, Story Time “Snakes”
Monday, February 23rd, Story Time “Beep Beep”
Wednesday, March 25th, Story Time “Lambs” 770.920.7125
http://www.wgrl.net

March: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Story Times at the Dog River Library
6100 Ga Hwy 5 - Free Admission, Open to the Public
Thursday, March 12th, “Sheep”
Thursday, March 19th, “Nursery Rhymes”
Thursday, March 26th, “Rainy Days”
Contact: Ms. Duffie 770.577.5186
http://www/wgrl.net

March: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Story Times at the Lithia Springs Library
7100 Turner Drive, Lithia Springs - Free Admission, Open to the Public
Tuesday, March 17th, “St. Patrick’s Day”
Tuesday, March 24th, “Ducks”
Tuesday, March 31st, “It’s Spring”
Contact: Ms. Cristina 770.944.5931
http://www.wgrl.net

Saturdays in March: Family Bridge Supervised Visitation Program is Looking for Volunteers
3584 Miller Street, Lithia Springs - Family Bridge supplies volunteer monitors and visitation rooms for visits allowing non-custodial parents the time and opportunity to establish, maintain, and/or strengthen the familial bond between separated parents, children, or siblings. Please visit us to learn more about volunteer opportunities at our Saturday information sessions. 770.941.2923info@familybridgecvc.org
http://www.familybridgecvc.org

Immediate Job Opening: Outside Business Development Representative, Ambassador Personnel
Looking for someone with a proven sales background to develop and grow our client base as well as dormant accounts by selling our services for temporary, project and/or full-time staffing solutions. Must have a minimum of 2 years of proven experience of sales development through cold calling, telephone calls, social media, in-person visits and appointments. Competitive salary plus bonus and commission opportunities. Please e-mail resume: w.whitaker@teamambassador.com

Casting Call: Youth Shark Tank for High School Students and College Freshmen Auditions
If you have a business or business idea, this is for you! Compete individually or as a group for cash and prizes. Audition Deadline: March 25 - Competition Date: May 2. E-mail or call for audition information.
Contact: Tracy Rookard, Evolving Excellence Today 404.428.5315 tracy.rookard@evolvingexcellencetoday.com

Thursday, March 12, 5:30 p.m.: Friends of the Dog River Library Annual Meeting
Dog River Library, 6100 Georgia Highway 5 - Open to the Public, Free Admission

Saturday, March 14: Botanical Boogie 5K and 1-mile Fun Run
Clinton Nature Preserve, 8720 Ephesus Church Road - 11:30 a.m. Fun Run, 12 noon 5K - $20 adults, $15 children 12 and under - Open to the Public
Contact: Junior League of Douglas County 404.276.0047 botanicalboogie@gmail.com
http://www.active.com

Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.: State of Education Forum: Legislation and Its Impact on the Education System in Georgia
Douglas County High School, 8705 Campbellton Street - Free Admission, Open to the Public - featuring:
State Senator Donzella James - “How will the Regulation of certified Professional Personnel and Opportunity School Districts Impact the Education System of Georgia?”
School Superintendent Dr. Gordon Pritz - “How will the Transportation Bill Impact the Education System in Douglas County?”
County District 2 Commissioner Kelly Robinson - “How will the Transportation Bill Impact Douglas County?”
TBD - “How with the Teacher Retirement Bill Impact the Educators in Georgia?”

Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Free Family Reunion Workshop
Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Learn tips and ideas on how to organize your family reunion in Douglasville. Meet with hotels, caterers, transportation providers, attractions and more. 770.947.5920 tatek@douglasvillega.gov
http://www.visitdouglasville.com

Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Family Game Day
Douglas County Library, 6810 Selman Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Drop in and play a wide variety of carnival, card and board games with your friends and family. 770.920.7125

Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Art Expo at the Woodie Fite Center
8750 Dorris Road (adjacent to the Courthouse) - Free Admission, Open to the Public - featuring paintings, wood carvings, pottery, fiber arts and more on display with many items on sale678.626.5630

Sunday, March 15, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Community Volleyball Clinic for Girls 6th - 12th Grades
LA Fitness, Chapel Hill Road - $10 per person - taught by CHHS player Kamara Daughtry for aspiring volleyball players from beginner to advanced skill levels
Contact: Kascia Lipford 404.408.6448 kamaraabove@gmail.com
http://www.BeyondTheFrontPorch.org

Monday, March 16, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.: “Chat with the Chairman” with Commission Chairman Tom Worthan
Fire Station No. 3, Kilroy Lane, Bill Arp Community - Open to the Public, Free Admission - conversations with Chairman Worthan on any topic

Monday, March 16, 6:30 p.m.: Highway 166 Corridor Study Public Information/Input Meeting
Dog River Library, 6100 Ga Hwy 5 - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Corridor Study is to identify assets and opportunities for the preservation and future development in this area. Join us to be part of the conversation.
Contact: Tracy Rye, Douglas County Planning and Zoning 678.838.2060 trye@co.douglas.ga.us
http://www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com

Tuesday, March 17, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Family Craft Night
Dog River Library, 6100 Ga Hwy 5 - Free Admission, Open to the Public 770.577.5186

Tuesday, March 17, 8:00 p.m.: Easter/Spring Variety Concert with the West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society (WADCS, Inc.)
Douglas County High School Mashburn Theatre, 8705 Campbellton Street - $10 tickets from chorale members and local Kroger service desks - featuring David Pippin’s Martini Caliente Jazz Ensemble with Singer Mimi Gentry; pianist William Callaway; pianist Rick Quinton; and a patriotic salute to our Armed Forces and Veterans
Contact: Waverly Rainey, Artistic Director/Conductor 404.732.7301
http://www.wadcs.org

Wednesday, March 18, 1:00 p.m.: Dog River Book Club Reads “Black Hills” by Dan Simmons
6100 Ga Hwy 5 - Free Admission, Open to the Public, See library staff for a copy of the book.
Contact: Anne Halliwell 770.949.0894 annehalliwell@bellsouth.net

Friday, March 20, 8:00 p.m.: Douglas County Chamber Singers Spring Concert
Douglasville 1st United Methodist Church, Hospital Drive at Prestley Mill Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public (please no children under the age of 5) - selections include spiritual favorites, “For the Beauty of the Earth”, “Saints Bound for Heaven”, “All Creatures of Our God and King”, “Homeward Bound”, and “Requiem”. Guest performers: Frank Buttler, handbells; Elder Stetzon Blacker, violin; Wayne Gilreath, organ; Elder Joel Hansen, piano; Ken Hayes, guitar
http://www.DouglasCountyChamberSingers.com

Saturday, March 21, 7:30 a.m.: 21st annual Bear Run at Arbor Station Elementary
$15 per person - register by March 12th to receive your race t-shirt on race day; later and day-off registrations will receive t-shirts 2 weeks after the event - 7:30 a.m. registration - includes parent/child, mother/son, father/son, mother/daughter, father/daughter categories plus more activities!
Contact: Butch Soles, PE Teacher
http://arborstation.dce.schoolinsites.com/?PageName=’SportPage’&SportID=’4272’

Saturday, March 21, 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Lithia Springs Elementary PTA Yard Sale
at the school, 6946 Florence Drive - $10 tables for community vendors, keep all profits - reserve by contacting the PTA - Open to the Public 770.826.2604 lsespta@yahoo.com

Saturday, March 21, 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Cultural Arts Center
8652 Campbellton Street - $10 per person - flamingo croquet, musical sing-a-long, storytelling, egg hunt, face painting, cookie decorating, tea party - for kids, parents and grandparents - dress for fun, bring baskets for the egg hunt! Vendors will have bows, tasty jams, and fanciful hats!
Contact: Cristhtian Perez Molina 770.949.2787 cultureadmin@earthlink.net
http://www.artsdouglas.org

Saturday, March 21, 1:00 p.m.: Family Movie Matinee
Douglas County Library, 6810 Selman Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public = animated, superhero, comedy film rated PG 770.920.7125

Saturday, March 21, 3:00 p.m.: Great Amazing Race - a National Race Series Supporting Pediatric Cancer - at Woodrow Wilson Park
Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs - $48 per team (adult/adult, adult/kid, kid/kid) - Teams race around a mile-long cross-country course that includes a string of fun challenges requiring teamwork
http://www.GreatAmazingRace.com

Sunday, March 22, 1:30 p.m.: Silent Auction at New Covenant United Methodist Church
5960 Ga Hwy 5 one mile south of the Dog River bridge - Free Admission, Open to the Public - featuring massages, haircuts, baskets, room painting, antique cookie jars filled with cookies, jewelry, wreaths, baked goods, baby items and much more - proceeds benefit the women’s outreach 770.489.1608

Monday, March 23, 4:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.: Scams and Identity Theft - Financial Class
Douglas County Library, 6810 Selman Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Learn how to avoid scams and identity theft, and on-line safety. 770.920.7125

Thursday, March 26, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Douglas Public Health Center Open House - Tour the Newly Renovated Center
6770 Selman Drive - You are invited! Free Admission, Open to the Public - program information and light refreshments 770.949.1970

Friday, March 27: Eggsplosion!! Two Easter Egg Hunts in One Night!
Boundary Waters Park, 5000 Ga Hwy 92/166 - Eggstravaganza Hunt for kids 12 and under, Free Admission, Egg Hunt in age categories (no parents allowed in hunt area except for ages 2 - 4)
Flashlight Egg Hunt for kids 7 - 16, $5 per person, bring your flashlight, Egg Hunt in age categories, pre-registration required by March 25th
food, games, Easter Bunny, DJ, photo booth, train rides, face painting, and much more!
Contact: Chad Griffin, Douglas County Parks and Recreation 770.920.7129 cgriffin@co.douglas.ga.us
http://www.DouglasCountyParks.com