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Easter Egg Hunt, Charlotte, N.C.2011

Dahlonega Appalachian Jam
Dahlonega Appalachian Jam
Saturdays 2 PM - 5 PM until Oct 8, 2011
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA

Mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum for the Appalachian Jam. Tour the museum then enjoy the live entertainment in our courtyard from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring a folding chair and listen or bring your instrument and join in! $3.50 - $5 706-864-2257.
http://gastateparks.org/event/143054?c=4339355



Breakfast with the Bunny
Join the Easter Bunny for breakfast, and enjoy crafts & activities for children as well as your chance to talk to the Bunny himself! (Photo included).

* Ages: For families, children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult
* Date: Saturday, April 23
* Times: 
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. OR 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
* Location: Memorial Park Recreation Hall, 706-613-3580
* Registration: Ends Wednesday, April 20. Space is limited to 40 people per session.
* Fee: $8 ACC resident, $12 Non- resident, age 2 and younger free

http://ga-athensclarkecounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=2125&ART=3375&ADMIN=1



Dinosaur Egg Hunt at Fernbank
Dinosaur Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 23
Presented in partnership with Radio Disney

Fernbank’s Dinosaur Egg Hunt is returning with expanded egg hunt times, additional giveaways, games, and more. You’ll need a bigger basket. Details to be announced soon. Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/programs_events/family/



Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids at Fernbank
Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids
What: See prehistoric fossils, check out towering models of mystical beings, and more at the new exhibit.
Why: With art and objects from around the world, he’ll wonder if they were real after all.
When: Thru Aug. 14.
Where: 
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Rd., Druid Hills (404-929-6400). Adults and children 13 and up, $15; children, $13; under 3, free.
http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/exhibitions/special/Mythic-Creatures/



14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department with Oconee County Toursim,
The Oconee Enterprise and The Rotary Club present the 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

When: 
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Where: 
Oconee Veterans Park
Time: Activities from 
1 - 3 p.m. with the first hunt beginning at 2:15 p.m.

Please bring one can of food, per person for admission to this event. Donations will be given to ACTS.

For more information please contact Whitney Byce at wbyce@oconee.ga.us or 706-769-3965.



Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library's 27th Annual Book Sale
It's Book Sale time again! The Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library's 27th Annual Book Sale is Wednesday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, Feb. 26 in Perimeter Square on Huntington Road, off Atlanta Highway.

The Book Sale kicks off with a "members only" First Pick on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 
2 to 6 p.m. You must be a member of the Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library to get first pick, but you may join at the door. The doors open to the general public from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The regular sale is Thursday, Feb. 24 and Friday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year's Book Sale will feature thousands of books, including fiction, non-fiction, children's books, hardbacks, paperbacks, audio books, CDs and more.

All proceeds from the Book Sale benefit the Athens-Clarke County Library. For more information, call (706) 613-3650, ext. 344.



Georgia Renaissance Festival
Travel back in time and enjoy period food and entertainment. Weekends April 16 - June 5 - http://www.garenfest.com



Southworks Juried Art Exhibition
16th Annual SOUTHWORKS Juried Art Exhibition: April 1 thru May 7, 2011
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) in Watkinsville, GA will proudly display in its Main Gallery a national juried art exhibit featuring selected works in a variety of media, produced by skilled artists from around the country, along with this year’s Director’s Choice Exhibition in its Member’s Gallery featuring the work of Jim Collins. OCAF’s Main Gallery and Member’s Gallery are open Tuesday thru Saturday 
10 am - 4 pm. An opening gala to be held on April 1 from 7 - 9 pm. OCAF is located at 34 School Street, Watkinsville. For more information please call (706) 769-4565, info@ocaf.com or visit our website at http://www.ocaf.com



Spring Afternoon Tea
Easter and Mother’s Day 2011 will both be honored by The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, as the hotel’s best-selling Afternoon Tea is presented on Saturday, April 23, Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, in recognition of the two beloved holidays.

Priced at $30 per adult guest and $10 per child, this spring’s Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte will feature a finger sandwich menu of Ashley Farms Chicken Salad, Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese, Marinated Portobello with Roasted Red Pepper, Traditional Egg Salad and Marinated Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil. A course of Warm Scones with House Preserves and Devonshire Cream will then be followed by Petit Fours in Opera, Pecan Tart, Chocolate clair, Pistachio Financier and Raspberry Cookie flavors. A selection of loose leaf teas will complement theexperience for adults, while children may enjoy sandwiches of peanut butter and house strawberry jam as well as ham and cheese, followed by a special selection of sweet treats.

WHAT: Spring Afternoon Tea

WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
201 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For tea reservations at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, please call 704.547.2244. Prices are exclusive of tax and gratuity, with hotel parkingcomplimentary for tea guests.



Springfest
What: Meet the new farm babies and collect Easter eggs filled with surprises.
Why: Bunnies so big, you won’t believe your eyes.
When: Fri.-Apr. 30.
Where: Tanglewood Farm, 
171 Tanglewood Dr.Canton (770-667-6464). Adults and children, $10; under 1, free. Map It
http://www.tanglewoodfarmminiatures.com/specevnt/bymonth.html#April



Check Out Zoo Atlanta Family Pass
Now along with books, audiobooks and DVDs, Georgia families can check out free excursions to Zoo Atlanta at their local public library. The pass may be checked out once per year, per card, per household, and is valid for two adults and up to two children. The pass is available on a first come, first served basis; it cannot be placed on hold.

Visit http://zooatlanta.org for full details on accessing and using the 
ZooAtlanta Family Pass, or call your local public library for more information. ACC Library 613-3650, OC Library 769-3950



Saturday Morning Zoo Tours
Learn the inside story of the residents at Bear Hollow Zoo and how staff care for them. Explore the exhibit hall and visit some of the animals used in programs.
Ages: All Ages
Program Dates: Every second and fourth Saturday morning of the month
Time: 
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Fee: Free and open to the public. Meet at the zoo’s front entrance gate.
Location: Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park (706) 613-3616



Athens Farmers Market
Time: 8:00am - 12:00am Eastern
Location: 
Bishop ParkAthensGA
Athens Farmers Market is an organization of local farmers, craftspeople and volunteers working to make local naturally grown food, crafts and works of art available for the good of all. Celebrate treasures that are uniquely Athens. Our food grown in our soil by our farmers. Our crafts made in our homes by our artists. Our music, our merriment, and our memories shared on Saturday mornings.



20th Annual Run/Walk for Home 5k
Time: 8:00am
Location: The 
Classic Center
Join Athens Area Habitat for Humanity and the Athens Area Homeless Shelter for a 5k through downtown Athens! All proceeds from this event stay in our community and go toward our mission to end substandard housing and provide support services to the homeless.
For more information, visit us online at http://www.athenshabitat.com or HelpAthensHomeless.org. Register for the 5k at http://www.active.com.



Friends of Five Points Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 11:00am
Location: Memorial Park in 
Athens
Bring your family to the Sixth Annual Five Points Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Friends of Five Points Neighborhood Organization. Everyone is welcome. Event volunteers needed; please e-mail info@friendsoffivepoints.org. For more information about Friends of Five Points, please see our website: http://www.friendsoffivepoints.org

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