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Here are some events happening in and around Stone Mountain and Lithonia.

Spring Break Library Events This Week

Keep school-age kids active and happy this week in Stone Mountain and Lithonia.

10 Spring Break Activities and Ideas

Spring Break is April 8-12. Here are some activities and ideas in case you're staying in town.

  Here are 10 things to do over spring break, which is April 8-12 for kids in DeKalb county public schools. Some of these are home activities for the whole family, others are events throughout our Stone Mountain and Lithonia communities: 1. Check your local library for free Spring Break fun. There are lots of programs planned, from movie afternoons to crafts for little and bigger kids. 2. See if you can get your child into Spring Break day camps at DeKalb county recreation centers, including Browns Mill, Lucious Sanders and Redan. Cost is $25. 3. Do a 500-piece puzzle with older kids, and get smaller 10- or 25-piece ones younger children. Pick up inexpensive puzzles at stores such as Dollar Tree. 4. Have fun at a local park. There are lots…

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Weekend Planner: Art Stroll, Butterfly Safari, Dragons and Damsels

Check out activities happening in and around Stone Mountain and Lithonia.

  Please click on the event title to learn more. Saturday, April 6 Read to Rover, 3-4 p.m. at Stonecrest library branch, 3123 Klondike Rd., Lithonia. Kids get to practice reading skills while a trained therapy dog listens. Free. Stone Mountain Village Art Stroll takes place from 7-9:30 p.m. The event is free. Sunday, April 7 Nearby: Butterfly Safari, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Highway 155, SW , Stockbridge, 30281. Cost: $7 plus $5 parking. Register in advance: 770-389-7801 Dragons and Damsels 2-4 p.m. at Panola Mountain State Park, $5 plus $5 parking. Learn about dragonflies and damselflies. Register in advance: 770-389-7801 Interpretive hike, 8-11 a.m., Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Rd., …

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Weekend Planner: Spring FUN Break, Egg Hunt, Hike

Also this weekend: Dog Adoption Day at AARF and the Easter bunny at Stonecrest.

  Please click on the event title for more information. Saturday, March 30 > Spring FUN Break begins at Stone Mountain Park, featuring the new Journey 2: The Mysterious Island – The 4-D Experience! at the 4-D theater, and the Campfire Grill. Prices vary. > Easter bunny at Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd. in Lithonia, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. > Dog Adoption Day at AARF Pet Central, 6570 James B. Rivers Dr., 12-3 p.m. Sunday, March 31 > Interpretive and recreational hike with Ranger Robby at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia, from 8-11 a.m. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and water. > 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wade Walker Park, 5585 Rockbridge Rd. in Stone Mountain, 2-5 p.m. for kids ages 3-10, provided…

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Weekend Planner: Blue Grassroots Festival, Sheep Shearing Day, Family Jeopardy

Check out what's going on in Stone Mountain and Lithonia this weekend.

  Please click on the event name to learn more. March 23 Blue Grassroots Music & Arts Festival, Stone Mountain Village, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Musicians, kids' area, art and more. Reading with Rover at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon St. in Stone Mountain, 12-1 p.m. Youngsters ages 5-8 try out their reading skills as a trained therapy dog listens. Family Book Jeopardy at Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia, 3:30-4:30 p.m. A knowledge-testing activity for family members ages 6 and up. Easter Bunny at Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd. in Lithonia, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. March 24 Blue Grassroots Music & Arts Festival, Stone Mountain Village, continues, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sheep Shearing Day at Stone Mountain Park, 1-…

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Stone Mountain-Lithonia Summer Camp Guide

Make sure you get your kids registered now to get them out of the house and exploring their talents in summer 2013!

The bright sunshine and recent warm temps of late are reminders that summer is just around the corner. That means it’s time to sign up the little ones for summer camps to keep them busy, stimulated and refraining from the dreaded summer whine of “I’m bored!” Here’s Patch’s roundup of regional summer camps that may be a perfect fit for your kids (we'll add more local camps to this list). DeKalb County Camp Superstars The annual summer camp sets up at county rec centers including the Lithonia facilities of Browns Mill, 5101 Browns Mill Rd.; Lucious Sanders, 2484 Bruce St.; and Redan, 1839 Phillips Rd. Activities include field trips, swim lessons, arts and crafts, and much more. Ages: 5-15 Dates: June 3-August 2 Cost: $55/week Smoke Rise …

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Weekend Planner: Easter Bunny at Stonecrest, Raising of the Green at ART Station

Also this weekend: free movies at local libraries and a discussion on medicinal plants and teas.

  Please click on the event title to learn more. Saturday, March 16 Easter Bunny Arrival at the Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd. in Lithonia, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Hairston Crossing library, 4911 Redan Rd. in Stone Mountain, will show the  movie "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" from 2-4 p.m. as part of its Family Movie program. Stonecrest library will show the Oscar-winning movie "Argo" from 2-4 p.m. The movie is rated R (for adults ages 18 and up). The library is located at 3123 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia. Sunday, March 17 Discussion about medicinal plants and teas at Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia from 8-11:30 a.m. The program is free and will be led by herbalist and medicine woman Nicole Bluh. "Raising …

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Saturday Planner: "Argo," Date Night Pottery, Free Aerobics Class

Check out what's happening in Stone Mountain and Lithonia on Saturday.

  Looking for something to do around town Saturday? Please click on the event title/name to learn more about the activity. Saturday, Mar. 9 The Oscar-winning movie "Argo" (Rated R) will be showing at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 2-4 p.m. The library is located at 952 Leon St. in the city of Stone Mountain. Free aerobic workout at Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Road in Lithonia, from 8:30-10 a.m. Bring a water bottle and a mat to the workout. ...And after you exercise, learn about healthy eating at the Healthy Cooking Demo: Lean, mean and greens!, also at Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Go to the nature center to hear chef and health educator Deborah Summerville of Wonderland Gardens. Healthy …

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$5 Breakfast This Morning, And More Weekend Events

The Masonic Lodge in Stone Mountain City has its first-Saturday-of-the-month breakfast today (March 2), there's a hike on Sunday at Davidson-Arabia Mountain, and more.