BTFP US Space & Rocket Center Field Trip
Join Beyond the Front Porch as we embark on a daylong adventure designed to introduce visitors to the dramatic history of space exploration, from early spaceflight to the shuttle program and beyond! We will visit the Museum, Shuttle Park, and Rocket Park, have access to Public Simulators. This activity, transportation and lunch is FREE for students on free/reduced lunch and $25 for all others.
Join us for a FREE educational seminar designed to inform you about the entire home buying process.
This event will not only cover a range of topics geared to helping you on the path of home ownership, but you will also have an opportunity to consult with real estate professionals and a mortgage specialist. If you’ve got QUESTIONS, we’ve got ANSWERS.
Each attendee will receive a complimentary Home-Buyer’s Guide, which includes Tips & Tricks to Buying A Great Home.
Light Refreshments Served.
There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Reserve your seat today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-first-time-home-buyer-seminar-tickets-70641864719
BTFP Zoo Atlanta Field Trip
Join Beyond the Front Porch as we tour Zoo Atlanta that houses over 1,500 animals representing more than 220 species. The zoo is home to the nation’s largest zoological collections of gorillas and orangutans and is one of only four zoos in the U.S. currently housing giant pandas. This activity, transportation and lunch is FREE for students on free/reduced lunch and $25 for all others.
Family Reunion Workshop
Learn about valuable, complimentary resources available to you courtesy of the Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau at the 2019 Family Reunion Workshop! Saturday, September 14th from 10 AM – 12 PM at Hunter Park.
Speak to industry professionals from attractions, restaurants, hotels and more! Participate in our Family Reunion presentation and gain beneficial information from time tables for planning your reunion to the best ways to budget for your event.
To register to attend, please go to VisitDouglasville.com. **Pre-registered attendees are guaranteed a swag bag at the event!**
For more information on this event or to become a vendor, contact Kristen Tate at 678.449.3178, or by emailing tatek@douglasvillega.gov.
Hollis St. Jamboree
The Hollis Street Jamboree is September 14th from 1pm to 6pm at the Hollis Street House of Hope, 8304 Hollis Street in Douglasville.
We will have bounce houses, a balloon twister artist, kids activities, a spades tournament, informational tables, music, and a cookout with grilled chicken.
Please park in the Simpson Mortuary parking lot.
September Saturdays Festival
Heroes Day + Touch-a-Truck Experience will feature equipment and vehicles from military, law enforcement, public safety, and community service agencies in addition to featuring booths from schools of the Douglas County School System in which the schools will promote and explain their programs, and possibly raise funds for the school.
September Saturdays Festival
September 28th Family Day + Fun & Games Festival will feature booths from schools of the Douglas County School System in which the schools will promote and explain their programs, and possibly raise funds for the school. The festival will feature representatives from area industries and businesses that could have jobs available!
Friday Night Art Walk October 4, 2019 6 pm-10 pm with reception at the Douglas County Museum of History & Art.
Join us for a fun evening in down downtown Douglasville, GA. Visit and shop with your favorite artists and artisans. Art will be located on Broad Street and other locations near O’Neal Plaza as well.
Look for the Map of the Art Walk to be added closer to the time of the event. Check back for other announcements and updates!
The Annual ‘Music and Arts on the Plaza’ Festival is a much-anticipated event that features an Artist Market with work of artists, artisans, and craftspeople from around the region.
The Art Adventure Alley showcases artists demonstrations and hands on activities for all ages.
All day entertainment will be electrifying the stage and festival area as indie artists from an array of genres entertain with soul stirring gospel, toe tapping jazz, blues & country, to finger popping R&B, & Pop. If it’s great music expect to hear it coming from the stage.
Admission is free. Make plans to attend NOW!!
BTFP Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
Join Beyond the Front Porch as we visit The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia that houses U.S. President Jimmy Carter‘s papers and other material relating to the Carter administration and the Carter family’s life. The library also hosts special exhibits, such as Carter’s Nobel Peace Prize and a full-scale replica of the Oval Office, including a copy of the Resolute Desk. The building housing the library and museum makes up 69,750 square feet, with 15,269 square feet of space for exhibits and 19,818 square feet of archive and storage space. The library stacks house 27 million pages of documents; 500,000 photos, and 40,000 objects, along with films, videos, and audiotapes. These collections cover all areas of the Carter administration, from foreign and domestic policy to the personal lives of President and Mrs. Carter. This activity, transportation and lunch is FREE for students on free/reduced lunch and $25 for all others.