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COUNTYWIDE
Library supporters to hold book & bake sale
County recreation department opens seasonal summer
employment opportunities
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is accepting
applications for seasonal summer employment opportunities until March
18. Summer job positions include food monitors, camp counselors,
recreation assistants, and bus drivers. All applicants must be 18 years of
age or older.
Those applying for pool lifeguard positions in aquatics are required
to submit proof of current certification in CPR, first aid, lifeguarding and
water safety instruction, provided by the Red Cross, YMCA or other
nationally recognized aquatic training programs. All applicants selected
will be required to successfully complete a drug/alcohol screening and
criminal background check prior to employment.
Applicants can apply online through the DeKalb County human
resources employment page by navigating to www.dekalbcountyga.gov
and clicking on the “job opportunities” link.
For more information, contact, LaShanda Davis, public education
specialist, at (404) 371-3643.
BROOKHAVEN
City to host softball tournament
The second annual Ballin’ for Brains coed softball tournament will be
held March 19 at 8 a.m. at Blackburn Park in Brookhaven. Team entry is
a $500 donation to the Southeastern Brain Foundation with a minimum
of three females and seven males per team, or $50 per individual. The
park is located at 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. To register, visit www.
ballinforbrains.com.
The Friends of Scott Candler Library will hold Book & Bake Sale on
Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Monday, March 21,
from 3 to 6 p.m.
“Libraries need friends and our efforts are important to maintain a
dynamic and exciting library for the community to come and partake of the
numerous benefits the library offers,” states an announcement about the
event. “The Friends of Scott Candler library provides that additional layer
of excellence that allows our library to offer programming for children,
workshops for adults and other services.
“Through membership dues, donations, book and bake sales and
other fundraising activities, the Friends enable our library to provide
a level of service and quality that patrons have come to expect,” the
announcement states.
The Scott Candler Library is located at 1917 Candler Road, Decatur.
For more information, call (404) 286-6986.
DUNWOODY
Nature Center holding wine class series
Those looking to educate their palates in cheese, chocolate and
wine may want to visit the Dunwoody Nature Center on March 16 and
March 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. For two hours at each session, attendees
have the chance to participate in wine tasting classes on the facility’s
newly renovated porch and deck space. On March 16, Alon’s Bakery,
located along Ashford Dunwoody Road, is lending the class itschef
Peyman Farzaneh to educate the public on five different wines and their
appropriate cheese pairings. The following week, Farzaneh will switch
gears to chocolate pairings. Classes are $40 each for members and $45
each for non-members or $70 for both. For more information, contact the
Dunwoody Nature Center at (770) 394-3322.
CLARKSTON
Nonprofit to hold immigration clinic
An Atlanta nonprofit will be helping those in need start the process of
becoming American citizens.
Asian American Advancing Justice Atlanta (AAAJA) will be hosting
a free immigration legal clinic on Sunday, March 13, from 2 to 6 p.m. at
Clarkston Community Center.
The four-hour clinic will specialize in U.S. citizenship and Green Card
application assistance. An AAAJA trusted lawyer will be present to provide
legal assistance in starting and carrying out the application process.
Those interested in applying for U.S. citizenship are advised to bring
two passport style photos, their Green Card, Social Security number,
employment and residence history for the past five years and evidence of
public benefits (food stamps and Medicaid).
Those interested in attending for assistance in applying for a Green
Card are advised to bring their birth certificate with an English translation,
foreign passport and a completed I-693 form.
Clarkston Community Center is located at 3701 College Avenue. For
more information, contact AAAJA at (404) 585-8446 or immigration©
advancingjustice-atlanta.org.
DECATUR
Camp Funtastic offers summer fun for campers with
moderate disabilities
Registration for DeKalb County’s Department of Recreation, Parks
and Cultural Affairs Camp Funtastic is now open at the Mason Mill
Recreation Center, at 1340-B McConnell Drive in Decatur.
Camp Funtastic is a summer day camp designed and staffed
especially for participants ages 13 to 21 with mild to moderate disabilities.
Summer camp runs June 13 through July 22, Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., at a cost of $85 per week.
Participants must bring their own breakfast and lunch. A copy of the
student’s Individualized education program is required upon registration.
To access online registration, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and
click the “register online” button on the department’s homepage or register
in person at the Mason Mill Recreation Center.
For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, public education
specialist, at (404) 371-3643.
STONE MOUNTAIN
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Art Station
ART Station, in historic Stone Mountain Village, will hold its 20th
annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Fundraiser, “Raising of the
Green,” on Thursday, March 17, from 6 to 10 p.m.
The event will feature silent and live auctions, “A Taste of Stone
Mountain,” music and complimentary green beer. Tickets are $25 at the
door or $20 in advance. For more information or to purchases tickets call
(770) 469-1105 or visit www.artstation.org.
The live and silent auctions offer art work, theater tickets, meals at
Atlanta restaurants and various goods and services. All items in the
auction have been donated to ART Station by local theater companies,
restaurants, businesses and ART Station’s individual members. The
proceeds will benefit ART Station.
“A Taste of Stone Mountain” will highlight restaurants and caterers in
the Stone Mountain area.
“Complimentary green beer, good music and lots of fun make ‘Raising
of the Green’ one of Atlanta’s most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations,”
states the event’s announcement.
ART Station is located at 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain.
For additional information regarding “Raising of the Green” or ART
Station programming call (770) 469-1105 or visit www.artstation.org.