FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK:
- KIDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH ATLANTA JUNIOR LEAGUE
When/Where: 2:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m., Saturday at , 395 Mount Vernon Hwy NE
Why go: Bring your elementary or preschool-aged child for a brief storytime where children will get to keep a copy of the book. Afterwards, the children will make healthy snacks and learn how to make nutritious and balanced meals at home.
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How much: Free.
- COOKING MINI-CAMPS
When/Where: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday at the Young Chefs Academy of Sandy Springs, 220 Hammond Drive, NE, Suite 368
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Why go: Day cooking camps give your kids a new creative outlet for President’s Day and Winter Break. Each day Includes snack, lunch, and yoga session for kids, as well as time in the kitchen making different foods everyday.
How much: $65 per day. Discounts for Feb. 21-24 sessions & sibling discounts available.
- STAR CUP RHYTHMIC TOURNAMENT
When/Where: Friday, Saturday & Sunday at , 7447 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30328
Why go: See top rhythmic gymnasts from around the world compete in this Olympic sport that combines the strength of gymnastics, the beauty and expression of dance, flexibility, and the use of a ribbon, ball, rope and hoop.
How much: General admission per day, $13 for adults and $7 per child under age 12.
- BASKETBALL 5-AAA REGION TOURNAMENT
When/Where: Through Saturday at , 5900 Raider Drive NW
Why go: Support high school basketball in Sandy Springs with both North Springs Charter High School and Riverwood International Charter School playing in the 5-AAA Region Tournament. Don’t miss the championship games on Saturday with girls at 7 p.m. and boys at 8:30 p.m.
How much: $7 for adults and $5 for students.
When/Where: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at ChatComm, 859 Mt. Vernon Hwy
Why go: This free national award-winning two-hour course is offered by the Sandy Springs Police Department to to help parents and their new (or soon to be) teen drivers, ages 14-16, learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. Rather than a technical hands-on driver training course, this program addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior of both the parent and new teen driver.
How much: Free. Please register by emailing Bunny Mitchell at sandyspringsteens@yahoo.com or Officer Weed at shelly.weed@sandyspringsga.org.
