The 2020 1st annual Black History Extravaganza is happening Saturday,
February 29, 2020 from 11 am to 5 pm at Douglas County High School, 8705
Campbellton St, Douglasville GA 30134. The Extravaganza programming is
family-oriented day and rooted in Celebrating the African Diaspora.
There will be panel discussions, educational activities, art gallery,
children’s activities, health and wellness sessions, storytelling,
community connection circles, youth performances, musical and dance
performances, food, goods, and services vendors, workshops, and so much
more.
The event is free and open to the public.
In conjunction with the Black History Extravaganza, the West Metro NAACP
branch and Sweet Southern ( coffee & dessert shop) are sponsoring an Open Mic Night on February 29th at Sweet Southern in downtown Douglasville.
Sign-ups for artists begin at 7:30 pm and performances beginning at 8 pm.
Featuring Carol Collins. All items under $75.
Local young artists aspire to greater heights as we celebrate their fresh vision and the teachers who have mentored, inspired, and challenged them to create.
Opening reception, hosted by District Art Teachers
Thursday. March 5th, 5—7 pm
Free and open to the public
Cultural Arts Center Douglasville/ Douglas County
8652 Campbellton St.
Douglasville, GA 30134
On view March 2nd – March 26th, 2020
Free admission and open to the public
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
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Local young artists aspire to greater heights as we celebrate their fresh vision and the teachers who have mentored, inspired, and challenged them to create.
Opening reception, hosted by District Art Teachers
Thursday. March 5th, 5—7 pm
Free and open to the public
Cultural Arts Center Douglasville/ Douglas County
8652 Campbellton St.
Douglasville, GA 30134
On view March 2nd – March 26th, 2020
Free admission and open to the public
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
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The Douglasville Police Department will be hosting a 6K Run March 28 at 8:00am that starts and ends at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex located at 2083 Fairburn Road. Registration and legal forms will need to be completed before the race.
We will take registrations up until the morning of the run, but can only guarantee t-shirt sizes through March 12.
Participants will need to be 18 years of age or older due to the route.
This event is $25.00 and a run packet and t-shirt will be provided.
See our Facebook Event for further or contact dpdcommunityoutreach@douglasvillega.gov
#onewithourcommunity
-$25 adults & virtual runners for the 5K: pre-register by March 18th, 2020 to guarantee a t-shirt.
-Adults 5K: $30 onsite race day registration (Shirts only while supply lasts after 3/18/20).
-Virtual Option – $15
-Children 12 and under – 1 mile fun run: $15 (Shirts only while supply lasts after 3/18/20)
The Douglasville Police Department 3rd Annual Community Enrichment Day will take place on March 28, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex located at 2083 Fairburn Road. Come out and meet your public safety officials while the kids enjoy egg hunts, touch-a-trucks, and a bounce house along with food, vendors, and fun. This event is free and open to the public. Vendors are needed and Registration is $25.
Contact: Stephanie McClarty 678-293-1797 or Sgt. Dean at 678-293-1621. You can also email us at dpdcommunityoutreach@douglasvillega.gov