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Lithonia Recreation

Friday, March 1, 2013

Weekend Planner: $5 Breakfast; Kids' Drawing Class; Journey Through Lithonia's Ancestral History

See what's happening locally this weekend.

  Click on the event title for more information. > The Masonic Lodge in the city of Stone Mountain, 875 VFW Dr., will have its first-Saturday-of-the-month $5 breakfast, open to the community, from 7-10 a.m. > Journey Projects Opening Reception: Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier at Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia, happens from 2-4 p.m. Visual mythologist Linnemeier focuses on the ancestral history of Lithonia. The event will include a lecture and community discussion. > Young readers ages 5-8 are invited to "Read to Rover," a therapy dog, from 3-4 p.m. at Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia. >  "Mommy and Me" Drawing and Painting Class for Little Beginners, 10-10:45 a.m., for Pre-K through second graders, at Hobby …

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Tip Tap Two at ART Station, Gatecrash Game Day & More On Our Local Weekend Planner

Also this weekend is "Reading with Rover" for young readers and a crafting event for families.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Weekend Planner: Tip Tap Two at ART Station; Gatecrash Game Day; Reading With Rover

Check out some of the events going on locally this weekend.

  Click on the event or show title for more information.  All Weekend - Friday, Feb. 22 - Sunday, Feb. 24 > Tap dancers Terrence Bennett and Tre McClendon bring the show "Tip Tap Two" back to ART Station, at 5384 Manor Dr., in the city of Stone Mountain, Feb. 22-24. Tickets are $21 and $25. Saturday, Feb. 23 > The Dragon's Horde at 5615 Memorial Dr. will have a free Gatecrash Game Day from 5-9 p.m. > Children ages 5-8 can practice their reading skills with a therapy dog during "Reading With Rover" at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg library, 952 Leon St. in Stone Mountain, from 12-1 p.m. > Families can have fun making something at the "Crafting with Hafeezah" event from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hairston Crossing library, 4911 Redan Rd. in Stone …

Friday, February 15, 2013

Weekend Planner: Sock Hop; Rainforest Mini Golf Reopens; Last Weekend for Snow Mountain

Also, Stonecrest and Hairston Crossing libraries will show free movies.

  Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Click on the event name to learn more: Saturday, Feb. 16 >The Stone Mountain Historic Society presents "Dancing Through the Decades," a sock hop at the Rock Gym in Stone Mountain city, located at the corner of Mimosa St. and Ridge Ave. Tickets at the door are $25 for one or $40 for two. >Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Rd. in Stone Mountain, will play the movie "Brave" (rated PG) from 2-4 p.m. For families. > "Pitch Perfect" (rated PG-13) plays at Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia, from 2-3:30 p.m. For ages 18 and up. > Rainforest Golf in Stone Mountain reopens at noon (weather permitting) after a brief winter break. Rainforest is located at 5500 Bermuda Road. Sunday…

Friday, February 8, 2013

Weekend Planner: Black History Family Feud; Pink Goes Red on the Runway; Free Aerobics Class

Also this weekend: "Pitch Perfect" at a local library, a healthy cooking demo, and more.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out what's going on locally (click on the event name for more details): Stonecrest library branch, at 3123 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia, will have a Black History Family Feud from 2-4 p.m. for ages 5-17 years. This free event is open to the first 20 participants. Families welcome. Phone: 770.482.3828. The movie "Pitch Perfect" (rated PG-13) is playing at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg library, 952 Leon St. in the city of Stone Mountain, from 2-3:30 p.m. For ages 18 and up. The event is free. Phone: 770.413.2020 African-American Read-in Celebration is from noon-2 p.m. at Mall at Stonecrest in Lithonia. Also at the Mall at Stonecrest: "Pink Goes Red on the Runway- Getting to the Heart of the Matter" at…

Friday, February 1, 2013

Weekend Planner: Nature Preserve Cleanup; Author Calvin Ramsey; "The Best Party Outside of New Orleans!"

Also: DeKalb School Choice Expo is Saturday at the Mall at Stonecrest.

Here are some activities and events happening in Stone Mountain and Lithonia this weekend: When: Saturday, February 2, 10 am to 1 pm Where: Mall at Stonecrest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd., Lithonia Who’s this for: Parents and students. Why go: Find out what the school choice options are in DeKalb. How much: Free When: Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Rd., Lithonia Who's this for: People who can help out. Why go: Help tidy up the nature preserve in this kickoff monthly volunteer service project. How much: Your time and abilities. When: Saturday, Feb. 2, 2-3 p.m. Where: Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Rd., Stone Mountain Who’s this for: Families Why go: Enjoy this Black History Month …

Friday, January 18, 2013

Weekend Planner: Lewis Grizzard Play Returns; Music and Poetry Power; Snow Mountain

Also: free hike at Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve on Sunday.

Looking to unwind, learn something new, exercise or just have fun? Here are some events going on locally this weekend: When: Friday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 19, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 20, 3 p.m. Where: ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain Who's this for: Lewis Grizzard fans for sure, and mature theater-goers. Why go: Critics and Lewis Grizzard fans have praised this show -- and actor Bill Oberst, Jr. in the title role -- which has been to ART Station for the past eleven seasons, playing to sold-out audiences.  There have been 850 shows across the U.S. over a ten-year period. Check out our calendar of events for more information on this show. How much: Ticket prices are $29 for adults and $24 for Seniors/Students, with …

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Here's What's Going On This Weekend

Pick one or more activities to enjoy this weekend, from Saturday's Art Stroll to Sunday's Winter Cocoa Walk.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Weekend Planner: Winter Cocoa Walk, Art Stroll, "Hope Springs"

Also: Meet NFL great Clarence Scott and celebrate a Stone Mountain Village restaurant's milestone.

Here are several events and activities happening in Stone Mountain and Lithonia this weekend: When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 1-5 p.m. Where: Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg library, 952 Leon St., Stone Mountain Who’s this for:  Ages 18 and up. Why go: Enjoy a movie for grown-ups, starring Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell (rated PG-13). How much: Free. When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2-4 p.m. Where: Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain Who’s this for: Everyone Why go: Come here the retired NFL great discuss and answer questions about college and professional football days. Autographs will be signed upon request. How much:Free. When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: ART Station, SMart Inc. art galleries in Stone …

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Early Risers: Interpretive & Recreational Hike Scheduled This Morning at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve

The hike begins at 8 a.m.

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