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2012 Free Summer Activities for Kids in Atlanta

Submitted by Heather Clark, Act Together Ministries, Children's Charity Director
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 6:56am

ATLANTA -- Here is a list of free summer activities for kids and families throughout the Atlanta area. There are plenty of free activities to keep your little ones busy: VBS, movies in the park, educational events, crafts, splash parks and more.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Many churches around Atlanta offer VBS free of charge. Some even include a free meal each day. Sign up fast because spots go quickly. The children will enjoy fun, games, and crafts while learning about Jesus. If any of these churches are charging for VBS, please let us know.

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'Arts in the Park' deadline for the artists application has changed

Submitted by GwinnettParks on Monday, April 23rd, 1:39 pm
'Arts in the Park' deadline for the artists application has changed

 

Have you signed up for Arts in the Park?

 

The deadline for the artists application has changed to April 30, 2012.

Unfortunately, we are experiencing some technical difficulties with our Arts in the Park website. If you have not filled out an application as of yet I have attached the application and you can mail it in before April 30th.

Sorry for any inconveniences.

Hope to see you at Arts in the Park!

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Artists Application

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Chick-fil-A to host mother-son 'Date Knight'

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Sunday, April 15th, 2012, 11:47am
Chick-fil-A to host mother-son 'Date Knight'

ATLANTA -- All of the Chick-fil-A restaurants in metro Atlanta will host a special mother-son Date Knight on Saturday, Apr. 28.

The Date Knight format will be similar to that of the franchise's massively popular Daddy-Daughter Date Nights. It will give mothers and sons a special chance to enjoy some quality time together.

The event will have a medieval theme, hence the "Knight" part of its title.

"One of Chick-fil-A's goals is to promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone we come in contact with," Robin Lomax, Chick-fil-A area marketing director, said in a statement. "We understand the importance of mother-son relationships and want to encourage local moms to come to Chick-fil-A, enjoy their sons' company over a meal and have fun."

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PHOTOS | Kroger raises $375K for MDA

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Saturday, April 7th, 2012, 8:14am
Sabrina Hughes | Muscular Dystrophy Association

TUCKER, Ga. -- Thanks to customers' generosity, metro Atlanta Kroger stores were able to raise more than $375,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association this year.

"Kroger remains one of the largest supporters of MDA's efforts to provide much needed services and potentially lifesaving research to local families living with muscular dystrophy," Sabrina Hughes, regional director of MDA's Southeast division, said in a statement. "Kroger...

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Hall County Fire Services says "Thanks to boot drive donors!"

Submitted by Hall Sheriff's ... on Wednesday, March 7th, 10:24 am
Hall County Fire Services says "Thanks to boot drive donors!"

Hall County Fire Services thanks residents who contributed to the 2011 Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation Boot Drive. The department collected $54,807 during the October drive, which was the third largest amount in the state! The money supports burn survivors and burn units throughout the state, with 10% going back to the local fire deparmtent for fire prevention and safety education. Don't forget to change your smoke alarm battery when you change your clocks on March 11!

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RECIPE | Jennifer Williams' Pear and Prosciutto Ravioli with Pear Sauce

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, March 2nd, 2012, 11:41am
RECIPE | Jennifer Williams' Pear and Prosciutto Ravioli with Pear Sauce

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Jennifer Williams, a student in the Culinary Arts program at Gwinnett Technical College, recently won first place in the 2012 USA Pears Culinary Student Competition at Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, Ore.

Her Pear and Prosciutto Ravioli with Pear Sauce netted Williams a $1,000 scholarship.

Learn how to make Williams' award-winning recipe here.

Pasta
9.5 oz. all-purpose flour
3 large eggs

Pear Sauce
5 oz. Bosc pears, peeled, seeded and rough-chopped
4 oz. Bartlett pears, peeled, seeded and rough-chopped
4 oz. Comice pears, peeled, seeded and rough-chopped
1 tbsp. butter
18 oz. sparkling pear juice
1 tbsp. freshly ground cardamom
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 oz. heavy cream

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Powerball jackpot rises to $250 million

Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery
Monday, February 6th, 2012, 11:57am
Powerball jackpot rises to $250 million

ATLANTA – Powerball has soared to staggering heights. Wednesday’s jackpot has jumped to $250 million after no one matched all the winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing.

One Georgia Lottery player won $10,000 in Saturday’s drawing. The lucky ticket was purchased in Pooler.

The Powerball jackpot has been growing since Dec. 28 and has rolled 12 times.

 Powerball offers two payment options: the $250 million jackpot prize paid over 29 years in 30 graduated payments, or the cash option, which is approximately $156 million.

 Powerball tickets are $2 per play.

 As with all other Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Powerball will benefit education in the state of Georgia.

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