LEARN SOMETHING!
History Center
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m. — In cele
bration of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bu
reau’s 100 years of hospitality, the Atlanta History
Center gives the public free after-hours access to the
center and museum. Meet characters from Atlanta’s
past who share stories about what life was like dur
ing some of Atlanta’s most pivotal moments! Open
to all. Cash bar available. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd.,
NW, Atlanta, 30303. To find out more, call 404-
814-4000 or visit: www atlantahistorycenter.com.
Writer’s Forum
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2-3:30 p.m. — Share
original creative writings in a safe, community-
friendly environment. Readings followed by audi
ence feedback and discussion, led by writing coach
Wayne Smith. Writers of every skill level encouraged
to attend. Limit works to 500 words or five minutes
of reading time. All readings must be appropriate for
family audiences. No registration required. Open to
first 20 participants. Free. For those 18 years and up.
Brookhaven Public Library, 1242 N. Druid Hills
Rd., NE, Brookhaven, 30319. Call 404-848-7140
to find out more.
Civil War
Thursday, Jan. 31, 6-7:30 p.m. — George Mc
Daniel, Ph.D., presents the third lecture in the Civil
War series at The Lovett School. McDaniel, a Lovett
alumni and former faculty member, tells the story of
his great-grandmother’s Civil War experiences as a
young Jonesboro, Ga. girl. Free and open to the com
munity. Reservations required. Refreshments served
at 5:30 p.m. Call 404-262-3032, ext. 1717 or visit:
www.lovett.org/civilwar for reservations and details.
Hendrix-Chenault Theater, The Lovett School, 4075
Paces Ferry Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30327.
Black History Month
Friday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. — Through
out the month of February, during library opening
hours, check out the special bulletin board collages,
unique items in the display case, and the book dis
play featuring famous African Americans. Free. Ap
propriate for all ages. Buckhead Branch Library, 269
Buckhead Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30305. Email: com-
ments@co.fulton.ga.us or call 404-814-3500 for ad
ditional information.
Partner Violence
Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. — The Part
nership Against Domestic Violence organization is
widening the conversation about intimate partner
violence with its 4th annual Teen Summit. The sum
mit, themed “Expect More, Be More,” welcomes
teens and concerned adults interested in learning
how to recognize and address teen dating violence.
Free. The Lodge Cafe, 3417 Roswell Rd., Atlanta,
30305. To find out more, visit: http://padv.org.
Personal Finance
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6-8 p.m. — Participants
will learn how to obtain and analyze credit reports;
how to negotiate debts successfully; and how to un
derstand a credit score rating. Free and open to all.
Recommended for adult audiences. Sandy Springs
Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, San
dy Springs, 30328. Email: comments@co.fulton.
ga.us or call 404-303-6130 with questions.
Wildlife Gardens
Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. — Join na
tionally-recognized naturalist Jerry Hightower for a
workshop to help create and enjoy wildlife sanctuary
gardens at homes and schools. The workshop covers:
evaluating and developing a plan; feeders, nesting
boxes, birdseed selection, and “quick fixes” for add
ing food and shelter; working with flowering vines,
trellis, arbors and living walls; butterfly gardens and
water features. Open to everyone. $10. There will
be a “lunch & learn” session, so bring a lunch. Blue
Heron Nature Preserve, 4055 Roswell Rd., Atlanta,
30342. To learn more or to register, call 404-345-
1008 or visit: www.bhnp.org.
FOR KIDS
Groundhog Day Romance Writing
Tuesday, Jan. 29,
4-4:30 p.m. —
Groundhogs and shad
ows are the themes for
this story time session,
followed by a craft activ
ity. Free and open to all.
For ages 3-6. Northside
Branch Library, 3295
Northside Parkway,
NW, Atlanta, 30327.
Email: comments@
co.fulton.ga.us or call
404-814-3508 for additional information.
Life as a Slave
Friday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. — Understand
what life was like for an enslaved person in a special
school program at the Atlanta History Center. Meet
Harriett Tubman, and learn how she helped enslaved
people escape to freedom through the Underground
Railroad. Hands-on activities and self-guided gallery
tours included. Admission: $9 per student; one adult
admitted free for every five students. Outdoor event;
dress appropriately. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlan
ta, 30305. For more, go to: www.atlantahistorycen-
ter.com or call 404-814-4000.
Practice SAT
Saturday, Feb. 2, 1-6 p.m. — Get practical ex
perience taking the four-hour long SAT test spon
sored by Kaplan. Free and open to the public. Reg
istration required. Kaplan requires a minimum of
15 students to present the test. For high school stu
dents. Sandy Springs Branch Library, in the Meet
ing Room, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy
Springs, 30328. Call 404-303-6130 or email: mar-
lan.brinkley@fiiltoncountyga.gov to find out more
and to register.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 12-2
p.m. — Boy trouble! Girl
trouble! Romance can be as
difficult on paper as it is in
real life. Meet a member of
the Georgia Romance Writ
ers Association who will help
you explore the complexities of a character’s feelings
in your work. Free and open to the public. Regis
tration required. Appropriate for middle and high
school age. Sandy Springs Branch Library, in the
Meeting Room, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, San
dy Springs, 30328. Email: marlan.brinkley@fulton-
countyga.gov or call 404-303-6130 with questions
or to sign up.
Father-Daughter
Dance
Saturday, Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m. — Dance features
music, geared for dads and daughters, provided by
a live DJ, and event includes dance contests, mu
sical games, complementary snacks and refresh
ments, keepsake photo, door prizes and a goodie
bag for each girl. Attire is business casual to semi-
formal. $35 per father-daughter; $10 each addition
al daughter. For all girls attending school in Sandy
Springs. Space is limited; registration open until Feb.
8 or when full. Woodland Elementary School, 1130
Spalding Dr., NE, Sandy Springs, 30350. For more
information and to register, visit: www.sandysrpings-
ga.gov or call 770-730-5600.
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Chinese New Year
Wednesday, Feb. 6,4:30 p.m. — Celebrate Chi
nese New Year with Adanta Chinese Dance! Ribbons,
fans and handkerchiefs! Students will perform several
dances from across China. Free and open to the com
munity. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. Sandy Springs
Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, San
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Turtle Tours
Saturday, Feb. 9,
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
— Heritage Sandy
Springs continues its
“Turtle Tours,” an ed
ucational series ap
propriate for children
ages 2-5 in the Her
itage Sandy Springs
Museum. Through
stories, hands-on ex
hibits and crafts, mu
seum mascots “San
dy” the chipmunk
and “Spring” the tur
tle introduce pre
schoolers to history. “Critters from Seedpods” is
scheduled for Feb. 9. Free; donations encouraged.
6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, 30328.
For additional details, visit: www.heritagesan-
dysprings.org, call 404-851-9111 or email: kbrig-
ance@heritagesandysprings.org.
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