Saturday, May 7, 2011
Explore what Sandy Springs has to offer this weekend.
When/Where: 8:30 a.m. Sunday at the City of Sandy Springs, 7840 Roswell Rd Why go: Join us for a full day of family fun at the 3rd Annual Global BMW Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge. After the ride, please enjoy the Track Side Dining, with a variety of Sandy Springs eateries as well as a first class Art Show and a Concert at the finale. Riders will receive a T-Shirt for participating. All proceeds will go to support our POLICE and FIRE departments in Sandy Springs. How much: $30. Register online. When/Where: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at the Home Depot, 6400 Peachtree-Dunwody Rd. Why go: Kids will be building a tulip planter. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The …
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Grab your family and explore what Sandy Springs has to offer this weekend.
When/Where: 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, and next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Act 3 Playhouses, 6285 Roswell Rd NE Why go: Relive the story of The Diary of Anne Frank as you've never seen it before! Performances are this weekend and next weekend at Act 3 Playhouse in the rear of Sandy Springs Plaza. How much: Adult $15.00; Student/Senior (65+) $10.00. Buy Tickets online (online service charges will apply) or at Act 3 Playhouse. When/Where: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Rd NE Why go: As a part of the 30-day celebration of Arts in Sandy Springs called ArtSSpring, Lawnaroo is an evening of live music, food, beverages and festivities at the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn. An all-ages show …
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Check out the Mom's Council's recommendations on places to take your family in Sandy Springs.
With spring break, this week, our Sandy Springs Patch Mom’s Council has recommended Best Bets for families. Sandy Springs’ newest attraction, Morgan Falls Overlook Park, at the end of Morgan Falls Road - past the athletic fields and recycling center - has picnic pavilions, playground, restrooms, boat dock, hiking trail, fire pit, porch swings and scenic views. “It's easy to manage small children there and you can look out over the river,” said Bridget Brennan, a Sandy Springs Patch Mom's Council member. Heritage Green is a four-acre park, next to City Walk and bordered by Blue Stone Road, Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs Circle and Sandy Springs Place. “If we're in the mood for a little picnic we stop by Trader Joes or Whole Foods for …
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Grab your family and explore what Sandy Springs has to offer.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Kathy Powell
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday at Riverwood International Charter School Auditorium, 5900 Heards Dr., N.W. Why go: Celebrate Irish & Scottish music featuring traditional Irish Dancers and musicians with the Riverwood orchestra. How much: Free. When/Where: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Sandy Springs Library, 395 Mount Vernon Hwy., N.E. Why go: After closing we will play games, tell jokes and eat pizza. We may tell ghost stories or make a craft. It's like a slumber party without the slumber. Ages 8-10. How much: Free. Sign up required. Space is very limited. Call 404-303-6130. When/Where: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Bean Head Toys, 220 Johnson Ferry Rd., N.E. Why go: Enjoy storytime every Thursday creating a piece of art afterwards to go along…
Thursday, March 24, 2011
This weekly feature lays out a variety of family activities, all ranging in price, age and interests.
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK: When/Where: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at North Springs United Methodist Church & Preschool, 7770 Roswell Rd. Why go: Sale held inside the North Springs United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Find gently used children's clothing, furniture, toys, books, bedding, and gear for children. How much: Free admission. When/Where: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sandy Springs Library, 395 Mount Vernon Hwy NE Why go: Enjoy an afternoon with the Anime series, School Rumble, and learn to make candy sushi. Ages 13-18. How much: Free. When/Where: 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Fun Run at 4 p.m., 5K at 4:30 p.m. & picnic at 5 p.m. at Saint Jude Catholic School, 7171 …
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
This weekly feature lays out a variety of family activities, all ranging in price, age and interests.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Kathy Powell
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK: When/Where: 8 p.m. Friday at Act 3 Productions, 6285 Roswell Rd NE Why go: Actors age high school and older will showcase what they've learned in an eight-week Improv Workshop. The performance, directed by Jesse Cramer, will focus on improvisational acting and comedy. The Act3 Productions’ Black Box Theatre is tucked behind Trader Joe's in Sandy Springs Plaza. How much: General admission tickets are $5 and are available online. When/Where: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Sandy Springs Library, 395 Mount Vernon Hwy NE Why go: Learn how to create your own comic book characters. You are invited to bring in your artwork and get some tips from a professional comic book artist, Kara Jay. Ages 13-18. How much: Free. …
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
This weekly feature lays out a variety of family activities, all ranging in price, age and interests.
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK: HEALTHY SNACKS WORKSHOP When/Where: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sandy Springs Library, 395 Mount Vernon Hwy N.E. Why go: Nutrition Detectives with Janet Dee returns with more quality nutrition information and some excellent snack suggestions. This is a hands-on workshop for kids to learn how to select healthy food options. Ages 7-12. How much: Free. When/Where: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday at 5920 Roswell Rd NE (Parkside Shopping Center). Why go: Using over 600 photographs and 8,000 words of text, the Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945 exhibit tells the story of Anne Frank- a young, popular and precocious girl- and her family, …
Thursday, March 3, 2011
This weekly feature lays out a variety of family activities, all ranging in price, age and interests.
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK: When/Where: 8 p.m. Thursday- Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at Act3 Productions, 6285 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30328 Why go: This lively musical will have audiences tapping their toes and humming along to their favorite Elvis Presley songs. It's based on Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" with a little bit of "Grease" and "Bye-Bye Birdie" thrown in. The Act3 Productions’ Black Box Theatre is tucked behind Trader Joe's in Sandy Springs Plaza. How much: $20 for adults. $15 for students and seniors (65+). Tickets can be purchased at the box office located in The Scarlett Tassel in the Sandy Springs Plaza or on the website. When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Tabula Rasa Preschool, 5855 Riverside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 …
Friday, February 25, 2011
Grab your family and explore what Sandy Springs has to offer this weekend!
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Kathy Powell
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Friday, February 25, 2011
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK: When/Where: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday at the Open Arms Early Learning Center, 8750 Roswell Rd. Why go: Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday and promote Early Literacy with face painting, games, storyteller, crafts, book fair and more. Open Arms will also be opening the Georgia Pre-K Registration at 10 a.m. for the 2011-2012 school year. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. How much: Free. When/Where: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sandy Springs Recycling Center, 470 Morgan Falls Rd Why go: Is your house being over-run with paper? Do you have old electronics sitting in the garage? Do old books need a new home? This recycling event will let you shred sensitive documents, shed old electronics & …
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Out & about in Sandy Springs with the family this week.
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK: When/Where: 2:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m., Saturday at Sandy Springs Library, 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. How much: Free. 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 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 …
Kathy Powell
11:36 am on Sunday, May 1, 2011
Rebecca, Here are the Concert by the Springs dates: Sunday, May 1: A-Town A-List Sunday, June 5: Banks & Shane Sunday, July 10: Haywire Sunday, August 7: The Breakfast Club Sunday, September 11: The Return See you there! more ›