Join Beyond the Front Porch as we give students a tour of the gardens and two historic houses, Swan House and 1860’s Smith Family Farm that sits on 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead that was founded in 1926. They also will allow us to explore Georgia’s past through award-winning exhibitions including the Centennial Olympic Games Museum and the Kenan Research Center. Register today online at www.beyondthefrontporch.org, email info@beyondthefrontporch.org or call Kascia Lipford (470) 729-3988.

Come to the Event to Sip and Paint (nonalcoholic) and enjoy Live Jazz as you create your masterpiece. -Time: 6pm prompt -Tickets prices are online at www.mikionaturalbodyscrub.com (See S&P Party) Ticket price includes: Paint; brush; Smock; Live Jazz; Live Instructor; Canvas; Drink; Hordeauvers (turkey meatballs, Salad, Seafood Keish, Salmon cakes); and smiles from happy people enjoying the event. Registration now open to Douglasville area. Vendors will be onsite.

The City of Douglasville Moonlight Run is one of the largest after-dark 5K and one mile runs in the Southeast, with approximately 2,000 participants running through downtown Douglasville. The race features a chip-timed USATF certified 5K course and is part of the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series. Registration: 1 Mile Doggie Fun Run – $20 (after 10/13 – $25) 5K $30 (after 10/13 – $35) Youth One Mile (12 & Under) $15 (after Oct. 13 – $20) Tot Trot (5 & under) $10 (after 10/13 – $15) Please note: Entries received after Oct. 13th cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt and sizes may be smaller or larger than expected. Race Day registrants not guaranteed a t-shirt.  Throughout the event, there is fun and entertainment for the entire family including jumping gyms and prizes. Participants receive a unique glow-in-the-dark race t-shirt. Your finish time for the 5K event can be used as a qualifying time for seeding in the Peachtree Road Race.

Residents living in and around the Douglasville, Georgia can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Prays Mill Baptist Church will host this community event on 10/22/2018. The site is located at4979 Bill Arp Rd., in Douglasville. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis • Kidney and thyroid function, and more Screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available. Packages start at $149, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Also ask about our Wellness Gold Membership Program with allows customers to get all the screenings they need now, but pay $19.95 a month. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

The 4th annual Hunters Harvest Fall Festival and Arts & Craft show at Hunter Park will be held on October 27, 2018 from 12pm-4pm. This event will feature vendors from all over West Georgia and Metro ATL with varying arts & crafts and food and beverage items. Over 40 vendors are expected to attend. The festival will also include a children’s play zone featuring inflatables and other amenities for $5. Children 3 and under are free inside the play zone. All festival attendees are encouraged to wear costumes. This event is free and open to the public. Vendor fees are $25 per vendor. Vendors must have approval before paying. Vendor fees and play zone wristbands can be paid for at www.douglasvillega.gov/registration. For more information contact Kendrick Davis at 678-449-3166 or davisk@douglasvillega.gov.