Community Corner
Get Out: Let the Weekend Begin
Art shows, birdhouses, garden tours and road races, among other things.
When/Where: Thursday, May 5, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Tucker High School,
5036 LaVista Road, Tucker.
Why Go: Nothing says springtime like an arts festival. Open to all ages, Tucker High School will have live music, birdhouses, and arts and crafts from local artists to benefit Habitat for Humanity. A silent auction will also take place and prizes will include vacation spots such as Tybee Island.
Pricing: Free to attend.
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When/Where: Saturday, May 7, 7:45 a.m., Tucker High School, 5036 LaVista Road, Tucker.
Why Go: Going strong for 56 years, the annual road race in Tucker is back. Joggers and walkers can either take part in the one-mile fun run at 8 a.m. or the 5K race at 8:30 a.m., with warm-up times starting 15 minutes before each race. Funds go toward the Tucker High School Band, which will be performing before the race. Former Olympics gold medalist Mel Pender Jr. will sign autographs and present awards at the race, too.
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Pricing: Pre-registration is $20 for adults and $10 for youths 12 years and younger; day-of registration is $25 for adults and $15 for youths.
TUCKER HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S 9TH GARDEN TOURWhen/Where: Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., locations provided with ticket purchase.
Why Go: Tour five of the most uniquely beautiful gardens in Tucker.
Pricing: $10 in advance, $15 on May 7. Tickets available at the following:
Custom Frame Shop, 2319 Main Street, 770-491-3305
Tucker Pet Supply, 2382 Main Street, 770-491-3727
Tucker Flower Shop, 2249 Idlewood Road, 770-938-3737
Bena’a Hallmark Shop, 4424 Hugh Howell Road, 770-621-0332
Starblaze Jewelers, 4450 Hugh Howell Road, Suite 8,770-934-1529
My Friend’s Place, 3983 Lavista Road, 770-934-4222
Brockett Square Barber Shop, 3853 Lawrenceville Highway, 770-491-3083
When/Where: Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Smoke Rise Baptist Church,
5901 Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Eleven years in the running, the car show at Smoke Rise Baptist Church has featured everything from Ferraris to race cars to driving antiques. Dozens of trophies and door prizes will be awarded, and concessions will be available, but participants and spectators are welcome to bring their own beverages and food. The cars that win Best of Show and Pastor's Choice (given by the church's Dr. Bob Browning) will be announced at the end of the show.
Pricing: Free for all, even those who want to enter their cars into the contest.
PARKVIEW ORCHESTRA SPRING FLINGWhen/Where: Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m., ,
722 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain
Why Go: The orchestra kids at will perform duets, trios and quartets of different genres for their Spring Fling show this year. And if that isn't enough, dessert and coffee will be served after the music, too.
Pricing: Free and open to the public.
