The Forsyth County news. (Cumming, Ga.) 19??-current, March 14, 2004, Page PAGE 8B, Image 20

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PAGE 8B FORSYTH COUNTY news - Sunday, March 14,2004 Callaway Gardens announces spring celebration activities PINE MOUNTAIN - Spring is a magical time to visit The Gardens at Callaway. With azal eas, daffodils, dogwoods and many more flowers blooming, warmer temperatures and lots of activities, being at Callaway is sure to let spirits soar. Spring Celebration in the Gardens is definitely a reason to celebrate. The Southeast Tourism Society selected Spring at Callaway as a March 2004 Top 20 event. Amid the beauty of spring, each weekend between March 20 and April 25 will have its own unique theme. March 20 and 21 Callaway will host its first Family Bike Weekend. Designed for the sea soned and casual riders, this non-competitive event encour ages families to bicycle together through the Gardens. Saturday activities include a bike safety rodeo; guest speak ers; children’s mountain bike races for ages four to nine; three, six and 10-mile guided rides through the Gardens; 25-mile fit ness ride and more. With cycling as the week end's focus, for the first time ever Callaway is offering com plimentary Guided Bicycle Tours of the Gardens at 11:00 a m. ET and 3:00 p.m. March 20 and 21. Tours begin at the Bike Rental office at the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center. The sight of 40 acres of both hybrid and native azaleas bloom ing is breathtaking. The unique design of the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl, the world’s largest azalea garden, and its location make it feel as though it has existed forever although 2004 is only its fifth anniversary. To celebrate, March 27 and 28 feature complimentary wine and cheese receptions from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. amid Spring’s beau ty and the music of a harpist. 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JeeSe ,,, eXe as 11.5 to 12-oz bag or Cheetos, ——,au , advertised varieties) Dishes, Assorted Varieties, 9.4 , 7 . 02 h (Lltnit S tu , o deats on EKmEI *”°rted Varieties, varieties.) to 14-oz box (Lima six deals on se l ecte d advertised varieties.) hal^al ctn - selected advertised varieties.) ■ Show (free admission). Select nurserymen from around the Southeast convene at Callaway with their specialty plants April 1 through 4. Friday, April 2 showcases the three-session Southern Living Gardening School with expert Bill Slack sharing his knowledge (advance registration required bv calling 1-800-C ALL AWAY ext.'5 153). On April 3 and 4 guests can enjoy complimentary wine and cheese receptions at the newly renovated John A. Sibley Horticultural Center from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. as a classical gui tarist provides soothing music. Easter egg hunters of all ages should bring their baskets to Callaway’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. (included with admission). Insider’s tip: Be sure to look for the special prize eggs. Sunday. April 11 provides an opportunity to contemplate the meaning of this special day at the inspiring Easter Sunrise Service at Robin Lake. The Auburn University Choir performs and Dr. Stuart Gulley, president of LaGrange College, brings a message of hope and joy. The service begins at 6:30 a.m. Admission is free until 8:00 a.m. Join the excitement with the Alice Rhodes Puppet Theater April 17 and 18. Join Mr. and Mrs. Fox. Hen and Bird as the clever little hen outwits the fox in "The Little Small Red Hen and the Fox." The Gardens at Callaway is open 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Most activities will be offered between 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please visit www.callawayonline.com for a schedule of events. Callaway is in Pine Mountain. 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. For additional information, contact Callaway at 1-800- CALLAWAY (1-800-225-5292) or visit www.callawayonline.- com. n BHF’A* J I?* ► SI MF *. ' « W- 1 Kt ; mI The Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl, the world’s largest azalea garden, will be in full bloom in just a few weeks. The 40 acres of both hybrid and native azaleas blooming is pic tured in garden scenes from previous years. Callaway Gardens is locat ed about 60 miles south of Atlanta, near Pine Mountain, Photos Submitted