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Kids’ Fish!
Saturday, May 25, 9-11 a.m. — Tom and Huck
didn’t use fancy fishing gear on the Mississippi, nor
will you on the Chattahoochee River! The park pro
vides “river cane” fishing poles with a cork bobber and
a hook waiting to be baited. So swing that hook out
into the water, relax and wait for the bites! Youngsters
may catch catfish, bream or bass. Dress for the weath
er; wear comfortable clothes, shoes and favorite fish
ing hat. Don’t forget a snack, insect repellent, sun
screen, and a camera to record the moment. Drinking
water and restrooms available. $3 daily pass; or $23
annual pass. Reservations required by calling 678-
538-1200 or visiting: http://www.nps.gov. 1978 Is
land Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, 30350.
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British Fever
Saturday, May 25,11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Feel
the international ambience with music and dance
representing the Commonwealth countries, includ
ing Africa, India, The Caribbean, England, Scot
land, Wales, and much more. Celebrate the 60th
anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth
II. Enjoy the Downton Abbey tea room; the Atholl
Highlanders Pipes & Drums; lots of classic British
cars; games and races; and a kids’ area, with magic,
croquet, temporary tattoos, free balloons and more.
$8. Kids under 14 years, free, for a limited time. To
learn more, email: rgilbert@empire-events.net or vis
it: http://empire-events.net. Oglethorpe University,
4484 Peachtree Rd., NE, Brookhaven, 30319.
TAFEX Festival
Sunday, May 26, 2-7 p.m. — TAFEX is the
annual African Experience Festival, a cultural dis
play of live musical performances, fashion, African
food, arts and crafts, games, kids’ area, and fun for
the entire family. Free admission. Everyone is wel
come. Come out and learn about African traditions
and heritage at this one-day event! Brook Run Park,
4770 N. Peachtree Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Register
for your tickets at: www.tafexonline.com, and check
on event updates and details. Call 877-436-3980 or
email: tafex@apinke.com with questions.
Vietnam Dedication
Thursday, May 23, 11 a.m. — The Atlanta
Vietnam Veterans Business Association announces
the 2013 dedication of its Vietnam Memorial, this
year honoring the memory of Major John L. Carroll,
U.S. Air Force, a native of Dunwoody and a 1958
graduate of Marist School. Major Carroll made the
ultimate sacrifice for his country in November 1972,
and the public is invited to attend the ceremony.
Free. A reception follows. Marist School’s Hughes
Spaulding Stadium, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.,
Brookhaven, 30319. For more information, contact
Alan Gravel at 404-535-4342 or via email: agravel@
wilocon.com. www.awba.org.
Let’s Recycle
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m.-
3 p.m. — Keep Atlanta Beautiful
sponsors the Buckhead Communi
ty Recycling Center for those inter
ested in recycling items. The Cen
ter is open the first Saturday of each month, and
accepts electronics, Styrofoam and latex paint, and
also offers paper shredding services. There is a $10
charge for televisions. Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist
Church, 2715 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, 30305.
For more information about the acceptable items,
go to: www.keepatlantabeautiful.org.
HE ARTS
Franklin Pond Music
Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. — Come celebrate
all the hard work of Franklin Pond Chamber Mu
sic’s “Fall Into Spring” coaches and students! Free and
open to the public. Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110
Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328. Call 404-252-
3479, email: franklinpondcm@mindspring.com or
go to: http://franklinpond.org for more details.
Jazz by the Springs
Sunday, June 2, 7 p.m.
— Gwen Hughes & The Ret
ro Jazz Kats heat up the stage
at the upcoming Concerts by
the Springs event. Free and
open to the community. No
pets. Picnic baskets, coolers
and blankets are welcome;
no outside tables. Addition
al food and beverages avail
able for purchase. No smok
ing. Heritage Green, on the
Sandy Springs Entertainment Lawn, 6110 Blue-
stone Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328. Questions? Visit:
www.heritagesandysprings.org, call: 404-851-9111,
ext. 4 or email: information@heritagesandysprings.
org. To learn more about the band, go to: www.ret-
rojazzkats.com.
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