Tucker Civic Association’s May "Give-An-Hour"
When/Where: Saturday, May 14,
10 a.m., Fitzgerald Field, 4877 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker.
Why Go: Around 50 folks showed up to , which is only half the people that the Tucker Civic Association was expecting, so round two is occurring this weekend. Last week, volunteers were able to clean up the front entrance to the Tucker Nature Preserve and the Trees of Tucker pathway around the Rec Center, but more cleaning still needs to be done at Fitzgerald Field. If you live, work or play in Tucker (or just simply care about it), then lend a helping hand. It'll get some good exercise in, a bit of sun and the community will love you for it.
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Pricing: Only your time and effort, of course.
Qigong Intro Class
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When/Where: Saturday, May 14, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Harmony Yoga & Wellness Center, 2227 Idlewood Road, Tucker.
Why Go: Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is an ancient Chinese healing exercise used to fight off disease. Using slow, gentle movements and breath control, Qigong at Harmony Yoga this Saturday is open to all ages to practice. The movement is said to help circulate the Qi (or life energy) within, and it's shown to help mediate weight control, reduce stress and increase healing potential.
Pricing: Free.
AARF Pet Central Volunteer Day
When/Where: Sunday, May 15, noon-4 p.m., AARF Pet Central, 6570 James B. Rivers Drive, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Come back to work Monday knowing that you did something good this weekend: After AARF Pet Central, a homeless pet shelter that had planned to open next month, , they're having a volunteer day to help get it back on its feet. Through the community, they hope to replace the $5,000 worth of stolen pet supplies, computer equipment and other items, so lend a helping hand to those who need it.
Pricing: Email Melanie (melanie@aarfatlanta.org) in advance if you know you'll be volunteering. Donations will be accepted, too, at the site and on the AARF website.
Second Saturday in May Festival
When/Where: Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Stone Mountain Village, Main Street, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Stone Mountain Village is popping this Saturday with an old-fashioned street party. Tons of food (including barbecue from the Stone Mountain Masonic Lodge #449), a classic car show, fireworks at sundown, a pottery show, art sales, and music and dancing on Main Street line the ticket of festivities. There will be tons for the kids to do, too, from jumping in a bouncy house, balloon art a bubble station and more.
Pricing: Free.
Library Book Sale
When/Where: Friday-Saturday, May 13-14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain.
Why Go: Looking for some decent books to stick your nose in? The Stone Mountain library is having two full days of selling donated books this weekend. No encyclopedias or magazines will be sold, but novels and books for all ages and of all genres will be available to browse and buy.
Pricing: Free to browse.
Reading to Learn's Open House for Summer Camp
When/Where: Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Reading to Learn, 4805 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn.
Why Go: Rather than letting your child watch TV and lounge by the pool all summer, why not get their brains a bit more engaged and activated? Reading to Learn is offering extensive summer camps this year to keep children focused and to get them prepared for the upcoming school year, and their open house will have all the details and allow parents to sign their children up. There will be a bunch of kids activities, too, including inflatables, face and craft painting, Japanese calligraphy and Indian hand painting.
Pricing: Free.
80s & 90s Hits Chill Mingle & Dance Night
When/Where: Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Thirsty's Bar and Grill, 3907 Burns Road, Lilburn.
Why Go: Relive the Madonna and Michael Jackson era from the '80s and '90s with Thirsty's blast-from-the-past dance night this weekend. Created by the local dance meet-up group Dancing4fun, the event is sure to bring some 20th century moves to the dance floor, especially for those whose wonder years are in this time.
Pricing: There will be no cover all night.