LET’S LEARN!
Tree Care
Wednesday, July 31, 6-8 p.m. — Dunwoody
city arborist Howard Koontz discusses tree biolo
gy and soil testing, selecting a proper site, and basic
maintenance such as pruning and watering. Open to
the public. Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Rob
erts Dr., Dunwoody, 30338. For more details, con
tact Drew Cutright at 678-382-6815, or via email:
drew.cutright@dunwoodyga.gov.
Ancient Civilizations
Thursday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.—
Become an archaeology detective and dig for clues
that lead to understanding the civilizations of ancient
Egypt, China, Africa and Greece in four education
al films. Free and open to the public. Appropriate for
children ages 5-12. Groups of 10 or more must reg
ister. Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buckhead Ave.,
NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: comments@co.fulton.
ga.us or call 404-814-3500 to find out more.
Teen Boss
Thursday, August 1, 1-3 p.m. — Workshop
teaches young people how to start their own busi
ness, setting them on the road to entrepreneurship,
self-confidence and money. Learn about pricing,
profits, customer service skills, marketing, licens
es and taxes. Understand the importance of math,
and how technology is crucial toward success. Free
and open to the community. For ages 12-18. Regis
tration required by calling 404-814-3500 or email
ing: ouida.mccarther@fultoncountyga.gov. Buck-
head Branch Library, in the large Meeting Room,
269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305.
CSI for Teens
Friday, August 2, 2:30-4 p.m. — Are you a
teen who’s interested in becoming a forensic scien
tist? The Georgia State Bio-Technology Department
hosts a forensic science program. Learn about fin
gerprinting, blood typing and other techniques
used by forensic scientists. Geared for middle and
high school youth. Free; all are welcome. Registra
tion is required by calling 404-814-3500 or email
ing: ouida.mccarther@fultoncountyga.gov. Buck-
head Branch Library, in the large Meeting Room,
269 Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305.
Beautiful Biomes
Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Have
you ever wondered what biome you live in? Learn
about biomes, and the animals and plants that live in
them. Build your own biome, enjoy story time, and
check out a super-sized creature feature with indige
nous snakes, turtles and raptors. General admission:
$10 for adults; $7 for seniors; $7 for students 13-
18; $6 for children; free for CNC members and kids
2 and under. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135
Willeo Rd., Roswell, 30075. Call 770-992-2055 or
go to: www.chattnaturecenter.org to learn more.
Knitting Workshop
Saturday, August 3, 3-6 p.m. — Beginners
are invited to a free knitting workshop. Representa
tives from the Atlanta Knitting Guild will be avail
able to teach and offer advice on knitting. Bring
size 8 or 9 bamboo or wood needles, and worsted
or medium weight yarn (light colors, no black). For
adults. Open to the public. Registration is required
by calling 404-303-6130. Sandy Springs Branch Li
brary, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs,
30328. Email: comments@co.fiilton.ga.us for addi
tional details.
FOR KIDS
Dig Into Reading
Tuesday, July 30, 10:30-11:15 a.m. — Chil
dren ages 3-12 are invited to a multi-media musical
performance by Ronald McDonald, as he motivates
children to read. Snacks provided. Free and open to
the community. Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buck-
head Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: comments@
co.fulton.ga.us or call 404-814-3500 with questions.
Magic Man
Tuesday, July 30,
10:30-11:30 a.m.
— Bill Packard digs
into his bag of tricks,
puppets, music, story
telling, video projec
tion, and lots of books
to inspire children to
read. Free, and the
public is welcome to attend. For all audiences. Sandy
Springs Branch Library, in the Meeting Room, 395
Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328.
Email: leah.germon@fultoncountyga.gov or call
404-303-6130 for information.
Dinosaur Puppets
Wednesday, July 31, 4-4:45 p.m. — Join “Dr.
Dinosaur” on this exciting expedition of prehistor
ic proportions! Presented by Lee Bryan, “That Pup
pet Guy.” Free and open to all. Suggested audiences:
preschool and elementary school youth. Northside
Branch Library, 3295 Northside Parkway, NW, At
lanta, 30327. Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us or
call 770-992-2055 for details.
Magical Balloons
Thursday, August 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. —
There will be big digging machines, hungry golems,
buried treasure and more! Free. Open to the pub
lic. Appropriate for toddlers, and preschool, elemen
tary and middle school youngsters. Sandy Springs
Branch Library, in the Meeting Room, 395 Mount
Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. Email:
leah.germon@fultoncountyga.gov or call 404-303-
6130 to find out more.
Saturday, August 10, 8-10 a.m. — It seems
like just yesterday that the school year ended! It
won’t be long until you’re back at a desk, writing
about summer vacation. So, get outdoors for one
last chance to learn to fish. You may hook a catfish,
bream or bass! Materials supplied. Dress appropri
ately, and bring insect repellent, sun screen and a
camera. $3 daily park pass or annual pass. Reserva
tions are required by calling 678-538-1200. Space is
limited. Chattahoochee River National Recreation
Area, Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, 30350.
Go to: www.nps.gov/chat with questions.
Turtle Tours
Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. —
Heritage Sandy Springs’ “Turtle Tours,” an educa
tional series appropriate for children ages 2-5, con
tinues. In this program, museum mascots “Sandy”
the Chipmunk and “Spring” the Turtle “Find a
Treasure Map.” Free; donations encouraged. 6075
Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, 30328. For
additional information, email: kbrigance@heritage-
sandysprings.org, call 404-851-9111 or visit: www.
heritagesandysprings. org.
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