Please verify the event and dates before attending. While we make every effort
to maintain an accurate listing, event details may change without our
knowledge.
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“From Football to Opera” with Lawrence Harris
August 26, 7 p.m.
Centre for the Performing Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan,
770.254-2787, thecentreonline.net
Harris is a former NFL linebacker for the Houston Oilers.
August 27 ______________________________________________________________________________
Senior Citizens Lunch and Learn
August 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Roger Spencer Community Center 145 Commerce Drive. 770.487.4694, tyrone.org
Speakers will be announced.
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Labor Day Sidewalk Sale and Road Race
August 29 – 30; Sales begin on Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday race at 7 a.m.
Downtown Newnan, 770.253.8283, mainstreetnewnan.com
Annual downtown Labor Day Sidewalk Sales begin on Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday kicks off at 7 a.m. with the Sunrise on the Square Road Race
through the streets of historic Newnan. Applications at mainstreetnewnan.com. Market Day follows. The best home grown, handmade or homemade products this
side of Atlanta. Stroll the streets of Downtown and discover the unique
products.
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19th Annual Kidz Fest 2008
August 30, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Shakerag Knoll, 191 McIntosh Trail. 770.631.2542, peachtree-city.org
This year’s list of fun and exciting rides and games include: The Great Rock Wall, The
Giant Slide, The Iron Man Obstacle Course, and two Moon Walks. And, Ronald
McDonald is back! Also, better food options including, Pizza by the
X-Playground, Brusters Ice Cream and much more!
Trains, Planes & Automobiles
August 30, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tara Field Airport/Downtown Hampton, 770.946.4306, henrycvb.com
Presented by the City of Hampton. Fun for the entire family! Vintage planes, air
show, model train display, train memorabilia, trackless train and more! A
shuttle service will be provided from Tara Field Airport to downtown Hampton.
Tickets: $10 adults, $6 children, 6 and under free.
Jazz on the Green
August 30, 7 – 10 p.m.
Downtown McDonough Square, 770.898.3196, tourmcdonough.com
Benefit Ride for the Veterans Wall of Honor
August 30, registration begins at 9 a.m.
Heritage Park, McDonough
Rolling Thunder and ABATE will lead a Benefit Ride for The Veterans Wall of
Honor. The ride will begin and end at Heritage Park in McDonough. The cost is
$20 per motorcycle. Following the ride, there will be live entertainment,
military equipment on display, military bands and officials, ROTC performances,
food and soft drinks plus inflatables for the children to enjoy! All are
welcome to attend the event. A silent auction and raffle will also be held at
the event. Donations for the raffle and silent auction will be greatly
appreciated. All funds raised by Rolling Thunder and ABATE during the event
will go to support the Veterans Wall of Honor project now under construction at
Heritage Park in McDonough. The funds will be used to complete the POW-MIA
section of the Wall as well as the Plaza. All donations are tax deductible.
