Community Corner
Get Out: Weekend Planner
Sip martinis, take a stand against animal and human violence, attend an exhibit, hear killer music, or support Mother Earth.
Where/When: , 3191 Covington Hwy., Avondale Estates, Thursday, May 19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why go: The school’s students display globes and American symbol quilts that they’ve made, relay lessons on economics, and host a science fair with demonstrations on heat, friction and magnetic forces.
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Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 211 East Trinity Place, Decatur, Thursday, May 19, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Why go: Mike Killeen lives in Decatur and has played with The Blind Boys of Alabama and others, so if you are a fan of Southern Rock, you will want to catch this show!
Pricing: Free/varies with food and drink purchases.
Where/When: , 415 Church St., Suites A-B, Decatur, Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 22, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Why go: It’s in the final week of its showing, but you don’t want to miss this animal-oriented art show that draws attention to the plight of abandoned and displaced animals. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Ahimsa House, an organization dedicated to helping the human and animal victims of domestic violence.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 435 Oakview Rd., Decatur, Saturday, May 21, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Why go: Attend this fundraiser supporting local non-profit organizations whose missions it is to cultivate greenspaces and to inspire a community of environmentalists. Some of the area’s best food and drinks, provided by Sun in My Belly, , , Little Red Hen Bakeshop and more will be provided for attendees. There will also be live and silent auction items available for the bidding.
Pricing: $45 in advance/$55 at the door. For more info:www.oakhurstgarden.org/events/martinis-in-the-garden-2/.
5. CELEBRATE GEORGIA WAND’S MOTHER’S DAY FOR PEACE 2011
Where/When: (Dana Fine Arts Building), 141 E. College Ave., Decatur, Sunday, May 22, 4 p.m.
Why go: This fundraiser will feature speaker Winona LaDuke, executive director of Honor the Earth, an organization addressing environmental needs and an awards ceremony.
Pricing: $75 per ticket/$25 student tickets. For more information contact Courtney Hanson at Georgia WAND: 404.524.5999.
