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LET’S LEARN!
Rain Barrels Theatrical Reading
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m. — Learn how rainwater
harvesting and rain barrels are a great way to conserve
water during a drought (and any time). Required pre
registration is $10 and includes rain barrel, installa
tion kit and viewing of “Tapped Out,” a presentation
about Atlanta’s water needs and solutions. Dunwoody
City Hall, 41 Perimeter Center East, Dunwoody,
30346. Call 678-382-6700 with questions, and go to:
www.dunwoodyga.gov to sign up.
Owl Love
Friday, Feb. 15, 6:30-9 p.m. — Join others
at the Dunwoody Nature Center for “Owl Always
Love You,” an adult only, Valentine-themed evening.
Learn about owls’ mating rituals, breeding and nest
ing habits, and other topics. Event includes light ap
petizers, wine, beer and other beverages. Members,
$20; non-members, $25. Space is limited. Advance
registration required by going to: www.dunwoody-
nature.org. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody, 30338.
Call 770-394-3322 to learn more.
Defensive Driving
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 4-7 p.m. — A two-day AARP
defensive driving class geared for adults and teens ages
15 and up. Participants must attend both classes. An
AARP workbook, $ 12 for members, and $ 14 for non
members, is required. Class continues on Wednesday,
Feb. 20, 4-7 p.m. Registration necessary by calling
404-851-6157. Sandy Springs Library, 395 Mount
Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. Email: com-
ments@co.fulton.ga.us for more information.
Refugee
Resettlement
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. — Oglethorpe
University hosts Paedia Mixon and Saha Jama from
the Refugee Resettlement & Immigration Servic
es of Atlanta, for a discussion on refugee camps in
the horn of Africa and the challenges refugees face
in Georgia. Free for OUMA members or with a Pe
trel Pass; general admission, $5. 4484 Peachtree Rd.,
Brookhaven, 30319. For details, go to: www.muse-
um.oglethorpe.edu or call 404-364-8555.
Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. — Dr. Daniel
Black will read from “A Lesson Before Dying.” A dis
cussion follows. Free and open to the public. Suggest
ed audiences: adult, college, high and middle school.
Buckhead Branch Library, 269 Buckhead Ave., NE,
Adanta, 30305. Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us
or call 404-814-3500 to find out more. Additional
reading, presented by GSU’s Seth Hagen, at the San
dy Springs Library on Saturday, Feb. 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328.
Call 404-303-6130 with questions.
Star Gazing
Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30-10 p.m. — Check out
the stars over Morgan Falls Overlook Park! Bring
binoculars or your own telescope, and join the At
lanta Astronomy Club in looking at the moon, vis
ible planets and other objects. Try a variety of tele
scopes, or talk to amateur astronomers about the
night sky. Free and open to all ages. Pre-registration
requested. 200 Morgan Falls Rd., Sandy Springs,
30350. For more information and to sign up, vis
it: www.sandyspringsga.gov or call 770-730-5600.
Winter Hike
Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. — See rug
ged topography of the Palisades area with leaves off
the trees. Travel along rock cliffs, through mature,
oak-hickory forest, ravine forest and floodplain for
est. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and layer your
clothes. Bring lunch and bottled water. Reservations
required; call 678-538-1200 to make reservations. $3
daily park pass. Chattahoochee River National Rec
reation Area, Palisades unit, 1425 Indian Trail, San
dy Springs, 30327. To learn more, visit: www.nps.gov.
Civil Rights
Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m-4 p.m. — The At
lanta History Center presents “Struggles and Strides:
The Early Fight for Civil Rights.” Guests explore the
African American experience from the Great Migra
tion to the Civil Rights movement. Free for mem
bers; included general admission for non-members.
130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30305. Call
404-814-4000 or go to: www.atlantahistorycenter.
com for more details.
FUNDRAISERS
Andee’s Army 5K Good Books
Saturday, Feb. 23,
9 a.m. — The second
annual Andee’s Army
5K/Fun Run gets un
der way. The event hon
ors 16-year-old Andee
Poulos, and supports children receiving treatment
for non-traumatic brain injuries and their families.
Rolling hills course. $15 for 18 years and under;
$25 for adults. Participants receive t-shirts, good
ie bags. Awards for top-three finishers. Holy Inno
cents’ Episcopal School, 805 Mount Vernon High
way, Sandy Springs, 30328. To register go to: www.
andeesarmy.com or call 404-221-1000 for details.
Monday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. — The Friends of
Sandy Springs Library Book Store host a store
wide, half price sale. A wide variety of books to
choose from, and in all conditions. Shelves re
stocked daily. Invite a friend and come shop for
good reading materials! Store is located in back
of browse room. Free admission and open to the
community. Sale began Saturday, Feb. 9, and con
tinues through Sunday, Feb. 17. Open daily at 11
a.m., except Sunday, 2 p.m. Closing times: Mon
day, Wednesday, Thursday, 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Friday,
Saturday, 3 p.m.; 4 p.m. on Sunday. 395 Mount
Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. Call 404-
255-6796 to learn more.
Tuesdays - Bluegrass
Wednesdays - International Folk Music
Thursdays - Blues
Fridays - Cabaret/Jazz
Saturdays - Singer/Songwriter night
Doors open at 6:30 every night * Restaurant menu,Tapas & Full Bar available
For expanded schedule, tickets and table reservations visit www.steveslivemusic.com
234 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 | 404-418-6777
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