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International Food and Music Festival returns Oct. 19

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, October 10th, 2013, 10:54am
International Food and Music Festival returns Oct. 19

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- This year's DeKalb International Food and Music Festival will be Saturday, Oct. 19 at Northlake Mall.

The event, which will be held from noon to 6 p.m., is coordinated by county Commissioner Stan Watson.

"We are excited to bring back the DeKalb International Food and Musical Festival, and I am confident that the festival will unite the dynamic blend of cultures and traditions that continue to exist in our country," Watson said in a statement.

The International Food and Music Festival celebrates DeKalb residents' many cultures, including Asian, African, West Indian and Middle Eastern. Planned festivities include shopping, food sampling and a Children's Village with puppet shows and face painting; admission to the kids' section is $10.

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TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola to host Belk Community Day

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013, 7:41am
TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola to host Belk Community Day

ATLANTA -- The TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola is hosting Belk Community Day Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Kids will have the chance to see the pros practice as well as take part in a youth clinic that afternoon. Kids 18 and under get in free all week with a ticketed adult.

The location is East Lake Golf Club, 2575 Alston Drive SE. Gates open at 8 a.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and are $25 plus tax and fees. 

Source: www.thebluebirdpatch.com/2013/08/tour-championship-by-coca-cola-host.html

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DeKalb Family Fun Day rescheduled

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, August 8th, 2013, 11:45am
DeKalb Family Fun Day rescheduled

LITHONIA, Ga. -- The sixth annual DeKalb Family Fun Day has been rescheduled.

DeKalb Family Fun Day will be Sunday, Aug. 25 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bransby Outdoor YMCA at Rock Chapel in Lithonia. It was originally scheduled for this Sunday, Aug. 11, but was cancelled due to predicted bad weather.

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The festival will feature food, entertainment, games and vendors. Residents are encouraged to bring donations of school supplies for needy children in the community.

Past DeKalb Family Fun Days have resulted in attendance of 3,000 people -- which means the festival needs plenty of volunteers to make sure everything goes smoothly.

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Path2College sweepstakes end Aug. 15

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, August 2nd, 2013, 10:46am
Path2College sweepstakes end Aug. 15

ATLANTA -- Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan is making it easier for families to pay for college by holding two scholarship giveaways.

The deadline to enter both contests is Thursday, Aug. 15.

Mitch Seabaugh, director of the Path2College 529 Plan, said the two sweepstakes are designed to encourage families to start saving for college while their children are still very young.

"If 10,000 more Georgia families start saving for college, that's 10,000 more children who will have a head start toward achieving their dream when they graduate from high school," he said in a statement.

Seabaugh added that the sweepstakes also benefit young students because they provide money for schools and libraries.

The first contest -- the 10,000 Reasons to Save Sweepstakes -- will gives $10,529 to two lucky winners: a current Path2College account holder and a non-account holder. The two winners' schools will each receive $10,529.

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Preparedness Key to Safety During Hurricane Season

Submitted by AprilMajors on Friday, May 31st, 1:04 pm
Preparedness Key to Safety During Hurricane Season

Imagine a hurricane making landfall on Georgia’s coastline, with winds 150 mph or greater causing terrible damage.  The tropical cyclone spawns several tornadoes as it moves inland and heavy rains cause major flooding.  High winds also persist resulting in uprooted trees and down power lines.

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Pure Tennis offering group lessons for kids

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 9:35am
Pure Tennis offering group lessons for kids

ATLANTA -- Pure Tennis will hold clinics for local kids next month.

The lessons will run from Apr. 15 to June 3, and will be held at the Grant Park Tennis Courts for children in Glenwood Park, Grant Park, Ormewood Park and the surrounding communities.

The sessions are geared toward children aged 3-14. The registration deadline is Monday, Apr. 8.

Visit puretennis.net for more information or to sign up.

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City residents invited to Atlanta Fair 2013

Submitted by GA Lottery
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 2:55pm
City residents invited to Atlanta Fair 2013

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The City of Atlanta is inviting all residents to the Atlanta Fair 2013, beginning February, 28. 

According to an event organizer, Vickie Crocitto, the fair serves as a carnival for all Atlanta communities. 

Atlanta Fair 2013 will be held at Turner Field, at 688 Central Avenue, and will begin at 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and at noon on weekends. Information on the Atlanta Fair website said new activities will be introduced in 2013, in addition to the giant Ferris wheels and past entertainment.

New rides will include the Flying Dutchman, Skywheel, while another new addition will be the Food Truck Bite at the Fair, where customers can vote for their favorite food truck on Wednesdays. There are talent shows lined up as well. 

For general information on the fair, call (404) 913-3247, or visit the Atlanta Fair 2013 Facebook page. 

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