More free blues music is coming to the city of Stone Mountain this weekend, this time at the library in the city. Plus there's a mother-son bonding opportunity at Chick-fil-A, a reading activity for kids, a pet adoption event, and a hike through rugged Panola Mountain conservation area.
1. What: Chick-fil-A Mother -Son Date Knight
When: Saturday, April 28, 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: , 5542 Memorial Dr.; and , 5075 Stone Mountain Hwy.
Why go: Bonding time for mothers and sons. PLEASE NOTE: Reserve your spot for Mother-Son Date Knight.
2. What: The Breeze Kings performance
When: Saturday, April 28, 12-1 p.m.
Where: Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon Street in the city of Stone Mountain
Cost: Free
Why go: Free blues music -- with a little R&B and jazz!
3. What: Reading with Rover (for ages 5-8)
When: Saturday, April 28, 12-1 p.m.
Where: Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library
Cost: Free
Why go: It's great for kids to pratice their reading skills with a therapy dog -- and things could get interesting with this and the blues concert (above) going on at the same time.
4. What: It's Raining Cats and Dogs Adoption Event
When: Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: DeKalb County Animal Services, 845 Camp Rd., Decatur, 30032
Cost: $60 adoption fee; you can also bring your pet for $10 rabies vaccination and registration and $25 microchip
Why go: Meet a pet that could become your new BFF.
5. What: Panola Unlimited, a ranger-led hike
When: Saturday, April 28, 2 p.m.
Where: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Highway 155, SW
Stockbridge, 30281
Cost: Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
Why go: Lots of exercise for the body and lovely scenery for the eyes. PLEASE NOTE: You'll need your hiking boots, a lunch and bring plenty of water for this half-day hike through Panola's conservation area. Meet at the Nature Center 15 minutes before hike departs. This program is for ages 10 and older.
