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Newspaper Page TextTHE CHAMPION, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2024 • PAGE 11 MOtMDEKALB COUNTYWIDE Volunteer to help animals in need LifeLine Animal Services, the nonprofit that oversees DeKalb and Fulton Animal Services, is in need of adopters, fosters, volunteers and donations for hundreds of loveable dogs and cats in need. For more information, visit https:// lifelineanimal.org/how-to-help/. Attend a high school basketball game DeKalb County is home to several of the state's top basketball teams, with several local teams regularly competing for region and state titles. For more information, visit The Champion's sports section or visit dekalbschoolsga.org/ athletics for full schedules and ticket instructions. AVONDALE ESTATES Plant a tree for Arbor Day The city of Avondale Estates is celebrating its 40th year as a Tree City USA on Georgia's Arbor Day on Feb. 16. In collaboration with the Avondale Estates Garden Club, a native water hickory (Carya aquatica) will be planted at 2 p.m. at Willis Park, located at 51 Dartmouth Avenue. The event is open to all who'd like to attend. According to members of the Avondale Estates Garden Club, winter is the perfect time to plant a tree in the yard. Consider adding to DeKalb County's tree canopy by planting a native tree. For more information, visit avondaleestates.org. BROOKHAVEN Celebrate Women in Sports Day Registration for National Girls and Women in Sports Day at Oglethorpe University, located at 4484 Peachtree Road NE is now open. Join in on clinics from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 11, then stay for a collegiate game. Registration for the sports clinics and games are free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://gopetrels.com/ news/2024/1/15/general-oglethorpe-set-to- celebrate-ngwsd.aspx. CHAMBLEE Celebrate the Lunar New Year The Atlanta Lunar New Year Festival will usher in the Year of the Dragon on Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 from 10 to 4 pm at the Culture Center of Teco located at 5377 New Peachtree Road in Chamblee. The event will include dancers, cultural performances, an Asian market, interactive workshops and food. Adult tickets are $12 and admission is free for children. Visit www.facebook. com/lunarnewyearfestivalatlanta for more information. Take a free self-defense course Registration is underway for free self- defense classes hosted by the Chamblee Police Department. These classes are open year-round for private groups ages 18 and older. Groups must have a minimum of six people. For more information and to register, contact Officer Lina Garcia at lgarcia@chambleega.gov. DECATUR Coffee Cart volunteers needed Soldiers' Angels in concert with the Atlanta VA Flealthcare System announces the return of the Coffee Cart at Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center located at 1670 Clairmont Road in Decatur. Volunteers will brew coffee and provide cups, stirrers, lids, sweeteners, creamers, napkins, and a healthy snack when available. They will also be responsible for setting up and cleaning the area at completion. Volunteers can sign up for one or more days to serve. The next opportunity to volunteer will be Feb. 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact John Harris at 404-719- 5981 or jharris@soldiersangels.org. DORAVILLE ESL discussion classes All skill levels are welcome to join the weekly class discussion at the Doraville Library, located at 3748 Central Avenue in Doraville to practice the English language. Joining the class grants participants access to the online discussion board to get support throughout the week from peers. Classes sometimes take field trips. The next class will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Feb 10. Visit https://events.dekalblibrary. org/event/9481616 for more information. DUNWOODY Caffeine and Octane car show Caffeine and Octane is an all makes and all models car show that regularly attracts more than 650 muscle, classic, high performance and exotic cars. Attendees will see a new mix of cars every single month. The show is centrally located at Perimeter Mall just off 1-285. Caffeine and Octane is a family friendly event and free to attend for all. It is held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of every month at 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody. Visit https://caffeineandoctane.com/ for more information. LITHONIA Grab brunch on Bruce Street The Arabia Alliance is hosting its inaugural Bruce Street School Brunch Gala on Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. The event will include a meal with a mimosa bar at the East DeKalb at Bruce Street Senior Center. All funds from this gala will go toward the Bruce Street School's revitalization. For more information and tickets, visit arabiaalliance.org/ brucestreet/. CLASSIFIED ADS HELP WANTED Opening for deg'd and/or exp'd applicants for Director of Talent Acquisition (Job Code: 1004) -position is located in Atlanta, GA and various unanticipated locations throughout the US; Applicants must include salary req'ts & job code & send resume via: U.S. Mail to: Jamie West, Impellam NA Support Services, Inc., 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 600, Southfield, Ml 48034 Transportation Engineer 2 with Arcadis U.S., Inc. (Atlanta, GA) - develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Remote work available. Requires education and experience. Arcadis is EO and AA employer. For full details, all requirements and to apply, visit: bit.ly/Arcadisl9935