Thursday, February 17, 2011
Art show, fashion show, green living and a sexy young guy are on this weekend’s agenda.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Kristi Reed
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Are you a fashionista or a fashion disaster? Either way, the Mill Creek fashion show may be just the event for you. Tickets are $7 at the door, reserved VIP seating is available for $15. The show is planned for Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Mill Creek High School theatre. It’s not easy being green, but the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center (GEHC) can help with the latest in a series of environmental education seminars. This weekend, learn more about environmental service opportunities. The seminar is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. County residents pay $10, non-residents $12. GEHC is located at 2020 Cleanwater Drive in Buford. If you are in the mood to do something really crazy, strip down to your …
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Fast cars, lizards and wine are among our top five things to do this weekend.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Kristi Reed
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Where: Lanier Motor Speedway, 1 Raceway Dr, Braselton When: Friday, Jan. 28 – Sunday, Jan. 30 Why Go: Fast cars, fast trucks – what more do you need? Pricing: varies, see website for details. Where: Dacula High School, 123 Broad St, Dacula When: Saturday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. Why Go: Saturday’s races will determine which cars represent Dacula’s Pack 530 at the district competition. Concessions will be available. Proceeds benefit Pack 530. Pricing: free Where: Chateau Elan, 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr, Braselton When: Saturday, Jan. 29 Why Go: Participants will be treated to a private tour of the winery, an overnight stay at Chateau Elan, a custom wine bottle and more. Pricing: $259 per couple Where: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 …
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Comedy, art and fine food are on this weekend's agenda.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Kristi Reed
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
1. Laugh Until Your Stomach Hurts. If laughter is the best medicine, then the Dacula Park Activity Building is the place to go for a cure this Friday night. The Belly Laugh Comedy Competition will feature PG-rated comedy for ages 13 and up. Prizes will be awarded for audience favorites. The laughs begin at 7 p.m. The Dacula Park Activity Building is located at 2735 Old Auburn Avenue in Dacula. Call 770-614-2060 for more information. 2. Help Beautify the Community. Do you love the smell of ground up cedar? Enjoy the sound of wood chippers? Then head out to Bethesda Park on Saturday morning for the 25th annual “Bring One for the Chipper” recycling event. Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful is seeking volunteers to help recycle Christmas trees for …
Friday, January 14, 2011
Looking for a cure for cabin fever? This weekend’s offerings include a Falcons’ football party, live musical entertainment, dancing and a chance to get your finances in order.
1. Listen to an Up-and-Coming Local Artist Tonight. Atlanta native Sarah Peacock, a pop-country vocalist, is scheduled to perform at Friends in Dacula at 7 p.m. tonight. Friday night is also ladies martini night. More than 15 different types of martinis are available in a variety of unique flavors including Cherry Cosmo, Appletini and Pink Flamingo. Friends is located at 752 Dacula Road. 2. Do the Dirty Bird at Del Rio. On Saturday night, head to Del Rio to watch the NFC playoffs between our own Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers. Watch the game on Del Rio’s 110-inch television screen - or any of the other 28 high definition tvs - and enjoy wing and beer specials as part of the viewing party. The fun lasts all evening long. 3. Read…
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Looking for something to do this Christmas weekend? Take a look at our Patch picks for holiday entertainment.
1. Take the kids to a puppet show This afternoon, Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church will present a special Christmas Eve program for children. The annual Puppet Christmas Candlelight Service is a popular, 30-minute program geared for children of all ages. Show times are at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call 770-271-8855. 2. Attend a Christmas worship service Several area churches will host Christmas Eve services this evening. Harbins Community Baptist Church, 12 Stone, Hamilton Mill United Methodist, Hebron Baptist, Cornerstone Fellowship, New Branch Community Church, Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church and Dacula United Methodist are among the local churches with services planned. On Christmas Day, Prince of Peace Catholic …
