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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/.
Dive into Easter
Registration is now open for DeKalb County's
Easter egg dive, scheduled for March 9 from noon
until 2 p.m. at East DeKalb Senior Center located at
4885 Elam Road in Stone Mountain.
Participants must be ages 5 to 15 and will
have a chance to dive into a pool filled with Easter
eggs. To access online registration, visit www.
dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click "Register
Online" button on the department's homepage or
register in person at the center.
Help students choose a career
DeKalb High School of Technology- South
is looking for jobs and business professionals to
participate in its job and career fair scheduled for
March 12.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3UsZddl.
Students can compete for a bank account
Third, fourth and fifth graders in DeKalb County
have until March 31 to enter Delta Community
Credit Union's youth essay contest to win a $100
Delta Community Youth Savings Account.
To enter, students must submit an essay of
75 words or less answering an essay question.
Essays must be completed and submitted online
at DeltaCommunityCU.com/YouthEssayContest.
Seven student winners from each grade level will
be selected and announced in April.
AVONDALE ESTATES
Shop at the local farmers market
The city of Avondale Estates hosts a weekly
farmers market that occurs every Sunday year-
round. The next farmers market event will be held
March 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 64 N. Avondale
Road at the Town Green in Avondale Estates.
For more information, visit avondaleestates.
org.
CHAMBLEE
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
Healthcare 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. For more information about
dates, times, and volunteering, contact John Harris
at 404-719-5981 orjharris@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 March 9. Visit https://events.
dekalblibrary.org/event/10143089 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 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.
STONE MOUNTAIN
Pre-K Pass returns to Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain Park has opened registration
for a pass that gets children 3 to 5 years old into
the park and the park's attractions for free.
Visit stonemountainpark.com/PREK to
register eligible children before visiting the park.
Registration must be completed by May 15.
Help build a community garden
On the second Saturday of each month from
9 a.m. until noon, Stone Mountain city staff will
welcome volunteers for a community garden
workday at 888 Gordon Street.
The community garden is located inside of
VFW Park and consists of 50 garden plots.
STONECREST
Provide input for Arabia Mountain Nature
Preserve plan
The DeKalb County Department of Recreation,
Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a public
meeting to present a review of the master plan for
the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve on
March 19 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the
Stonecrest Library located at 3123 Klondike Road
in Stonecrest.
The community is invited to attend the
meeting and provide input regarding the review
of the draft master plan for the Davidson-Arabia
Mountain Nature Preserve. To access the master
plan online, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks
and click the "Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature
Preserve Master Plan" link on the department's
homepage.
TUCKER
Participate in a Pi Day fun run
Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to a
3.14K run/walk on March 14 at Tucker Recreation
Center, located at 4898 Lavista Road in Tucker to
celebrate Pi Day. This free Pi Day event will include
a slice of pie at the finish line. The route and start
time for the race will be posted on Tucker Parks
and Recreation Events page as the event draws
closer, stated officials.
Visit https://www.tuckerga.gov/departments/
parks_and_recreation/events.php to learn more
about this free event.
