BTFP National Infantry Museum & Soldier’s Center
Join Beyond the Front Porch as we honor our Veterans by learning more about the sacrifices of our Nations Infantry. We will have an immersive experience featuring over 230 years of Military History located in Columbus, GA just outside of Fort Benning. This 190,000 sq foot museum houses more than 70,000 military artifacts. We will have a professional guide lead us through this massive campus, while sharing with us interesting facts of the day in the life of a soldier and also enjoy an informative IMAX movie. This activity, transportation and lunch is FREE for students on free/reduced lunch and $25 for all others.
The PJ Party with Santa will be Saturday, November 9th from 10 am-11 am at the Santa set on the lower level between Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond! This free family friendly event will have cookies from Great American Cookies at Arbor Place Mall, milk, and story time as the community welcomes Santa and the start of the holiday season!
The first 150 kids will receive a free personalized ornament from Santa’s Workshop!
Hunters Harvest Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show
The 5th annual Hunters Harvest Fall Festival and Arts & Craft show at Hunter Park will be held on November 16, 2019 from 12 pm-3 pm. This event will feature vendors from all over West Georgia and Metro ATL with various arts & crafts and food and beverage items.
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.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Chris Bass at bassc@douglasvillega.gov.
CAC Annual Gala & Auction: Mardi Gras
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is hosting its annual fundraising gala, themed “Mardi Gras” on November 23rd from 6 – 10 pm. This year the event will take place at The Douglasville Conference Center. Come enjoy a tasteful dinner, a stylish cash bar, classy music for dancing, charming Silent & Live Auction.
Sponsorship opportunities available.
Tickets: $85 per person ($80 CAC member)
For more information email us at: info@artsdouglas.org
Nothing brings in the season like family, fun, and great shopping! And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care. Come out and celebrate the magic of the holidays with a vendor extravaganza.
Vendor after vendor, deal after deal, giveaway after giveaway – holiday goodness is in the air. Shop our amazing vendors from 6 am to 10 pm, Friday November 29, 2019 at Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville GA.
We will have giveaways every 30 minutes and fresh baked samples. Sponsored by Danner Groups and Your Town Mart
Looking to do something to support the local economy that is simple and fun while helping Douglas County’s future? It’s easy – participate in the Buy Local – Win Big Contest and keep the holiday cheer HERE this holiday season! The Douglas County Chamber and Main Street Villa Rica are partnering for the third year in a row to encourage the community to buy local November 30th through December 15th and in return, one lucky person will win $1,000. This program is also presented by media partners; Chapel Hill News and Views and Villa Rica News and Views.
Here’s how you can participate. First, shop at any Chamber member or Villa Rica Main Street member business. There is no minimum purchase requirement. Next, turn in your receipt at the Douglas County Chamber or the Main Street Villa Rica Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday by December 15th. There is no limit to the number of receipts you can submit. All entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on December 16th. Finally, watch the Douglas County Chamber Facebook page for the drawing on December 17th at 4 p.m. to see if your receipt is drawn. The winning participant will receive $1,000 and the participating business will receive $300.
For more information on Buy Local – Win Big, contact the Douglas County Chamber at 770.942.5022. Entry forms can be found in the November issue of Chapel Hill News & Views, or at www.douglascountygeorgia.com.