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Get Out: The Weekend Planner

Things to do nearby this weekend.

 

Second Saturday in May Festival

When/Where: Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Stone Mountain Village, Main Street, Stone Mountain.

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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.

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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.

Qigong Intro Class

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.

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.

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

 

 

 


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