Thursday, September 27, 2012
Serve your community, buy some books at the library sale, learn to fly fish on the Chattahooche and catch a fall festival.
Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's five things in and around Dunwoody to enjoy on Saturday and Sunday. Wanna help your communty? An annual Serve Day is scheduled for Dunwoody and Sandy Springs this weekend. People meet at North Atlanta Church of Christ at 7:45 a.m. Saturday and fan out across the community to paint fire hydrants, clean up trash and beautify the community. Learn to fly fish on the river as part of "Field Day on the Chattahocchee" from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The normal entry fee is waived. The family-friendly day includes live animal presentations and free fly fishing instruction along the river. Looking for some after summer reading? The Friends of the Dunwoody Library are selling books…
Friday, July 6, 2012
A bat mitzvah exhibit at Marcus Jewish Community Center, Artsapalooza in Sandy Springs and a huge yard sale in Brookhaven.
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Five Things to Do This Weekend is a weekly feature in Dunwoody Patch that rounds up the best events going on in and around Dunwoody. We sift through the long list of things competing for your time to bring you the best ones. Enjoy your weekend! The city of Sandy Springs is holding an outdoor art fair - Artsapalooza - this weekend at the old Target center the city bought. The festival boasts 150 (mostly local) artists with craft and carnival attractions for the kids, gourmet food and live music. The art fair runs Saturday and Sunday near Johnson Ferry and Roswell roads. Check the link for hours. Oh yeah, it's free to get in. Looking to stay out of the heat this weekend? You can stay inside and see "Bat Mitzvah Comes of Age" a traveling …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Here's a local roundup of fun stuff going on around Dunwoody this weekend.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Five Things to Do This Weekend is a weekly feature on Dunwoody Patch where we sift through the long list of events competing for your time on the weekends and pick the best ones. So, check it out and go enjoy the weekend! First rule of thumb this weekend. Be careful of the heat. Temperatures are expected to rise above 100 degrees Saturday and Sunday, which can be dangerous temperatures outdoors. Check out our guide for staying safe in these temperatures. OK, now that you have you're hat and sunscreen - you want to hit a summer festival? Dunwoody's next door neighbor, Peachtree Corners, is having a two-day festival to celebrate their cityhood. July 1, in fact, will be their first day as a city. It runs all day Saturday and closes. There's a…
Thursday, June 21, 2012
A roundup of local events this weekend in and around Dunwoody.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Five Things To Do This Weekend is a weekly feature where we round up the best events in and around Dunwoody this coming weekend so you don't have to. Enjoy your weekend! Villa Christina is hosting an event in its free summer jazz series at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Violinist Ken Ford is the entertainer for the night. Seating begins at 4 p.m. The Spruill Gallery is continuing its Emerging Artists Exhibit this weekend. The gallery will showcase emerging local artists in printmaking, sculpture and other mediums. Dunwoody Cycling is hosting a 36-mile ride from Chik-fil-A at Mt. Vernon Highway and Abernathy Road on 8 a.m. Sunday. The library at Georgia Perimeter College continues its exhibit, "Hazara of Afghanistan, Cultural Exhibit and Lecture" from 2…
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Hunt for easter eggs with the kids, adopt a pet and more
Welcome to "Five Things You Need to Know for the Weekend," a Dunwoody Patch column that sifts through the long list of events competing for your time to offer our pick of five things worth doing with your time off. Notice of future events can be sent to jasonmassad@gmail.com. 1. Ready for a tough bike ride? Dunwoody Cycling is hosting a Saturday “hang or be dropped” 35-mile ride at 5:30 a.m. Saturday. The ride starts from Dunwoody High School. 2. Looking for a pet? Dog and puppy adoptions will be happening at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at PetSmart Perimeter in Dunwoody. The adoptions are coordinated by the group “Angels Among Us.” Each pet will have their foster caretaker, handler and volunteers on hand to answer people's questions. The …
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Celebrate St. Paddy's Day, pick a summer camp for the kids, or donate a prom dress
Welcome to "Five Things to Do This Weekend," a Dunwoody Patch column that sifts through the long list of events competing for your time to offer our pick of five things worth doing with your time off. Please email jasonmassad@gmail.com with any tips for this weekly feature. We'll get your event announcements on our page and some will be featured in this column. 1. Head out to the Dunwoody Tavern on Saturday for food, fun and maybe a little college basketball. The tavern has televisions out on a patio that's open when the weather cooperates. And it should this weekend. The chef prepares a special menu for St. Paddy's Day, and the bar has 16 different import and craft beers and a wide selection of Scotch. Celebrants should arrive early for …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Find some new plants for your yard, try some new wine, by some art at the Spruill Gallery
Welcome to "Five Things You Need to Know for the Weekend," a Dunwoody Patch column that sifts through the long list of events competing for your time to offer our pick of five things worth doing with your time off. Please email jasonmassad@gmail.com with any tips for this weekly feature. We'll get your event announcements on our page and some will be featured in this column. 1. The Dunwoody North Civic Association is holding its 2nd annual plant exchange at 10 a.m. Saturday. The group invites people around Dunwoody to come exchange their plantings for new varieties. You can bring as many plants as you would like to exchange to the free event. For every plant brought, you can take one home. The outdoor event will be held at the Dunwoody …
Friday, February 17, 2012
Welcome to "Five Things You Need to Know for the Weekend," a Dunwoody Patch column that sifts through the long list of events competing for your time to offer our pick of five things worth doing with your time off.
1. Help fund the Spruill Gallery, and buy some original art while you’re at it. The gallery’s current exhibition, The Goods: Selections from the artists studio, consists of primarily two dimensional work and small sculpture with sale prices not exceeding $500. The show features small works by big artists, the gallery said. The gallery’s hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 2. Get a little fresh air with the family. The Dunwoody Nature Center will offer adults and children birding lessons at the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bring the entire family to learn about species identification, the importance of the bird count, how to do basic bird observation, and how to correctly enter the tally into the Great Backyard Bird …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Welcome to "Five Things You Need to Know for the Weekend," a Dunwoody Patch column that sifts through the long list of events competing for your time to offer our pick of five things worth doing with your time off.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
1. Clean up Dunwoody High School. Everyone is welcome at DHS Grounds Work Day. Volunteers will be preparing for Spring by spreading mulch in the picnic area and general clean up. Bring work gloves - pruners, wheelbarrows and paper yard bags will also be appreciated. The clean up starts at 8 a.m. Water and snacks are provided. 2. Hear authors and get your book signed. Burton and Anita Folsom will be signing their book FDR Goes to War: How Expanded Executive Power, Spiraling National Debt, and Restricted Civil Liberties Shaped Wartime America. The authors cover the military, economic, and domestic issues that shaped the country during the war. The event is at noon Saturday at Barnes and Noble. 3. Go consignment sale shopping at the …
Friday, February 3, 2012
Welcome to "Five Things You Need to Know for the Weekend," a Dunwoody Patch column that sifts through the long list of events competing for your time to offer our pick of five things worth doing with your time off.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
1. Save money on children’s clothing, toys, books and more. The Kid’s Closet February Consignment Sale, at Winters Chapel United Methodist Church School, is one of two annual sales to raise money for the school. The sale, which started Thursday, runs Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday is half price day. 2. Taste Dunwoody-based jam company’s new products. Emily G’s Product Launch Party at D’Vine Wine Bar & Shop. The event is free and begins at 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar and live music. The company will be unveiling new jams, packaging, product lines and more. 3. Saturday is your chance to become a national or local spokesperson for the American Heart Association and a chance to meet up with others interested in …
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12:44 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Locally, things should start filling up now for after Labor Day events on the Dunwoody Patch calendar, Jaeden. If you go to the calendar and browse the events you can select your date that way. more ›