Online: Decatur-DeKalb Retired Educators Association. 2 p.m. Feb. 17. DDREA is a local unit of the Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA). State Sen. Elena C. Parent from District 42 (D-Atlanta) will discuss education concerns in today’s public schools. DDREA members will be sent a link to join the meeting. Visitors may join by requesting a link to access the meeting at ddrea.org/index.php/contact-us.
Black History Month. The DeKalb County Public Library has a variety of events planned all month. Test your knowledge with Black history trivia, pick up a new bookmark or view an art exhibit. Check out a list of events at bit.ly/335uJq7.
Avondale Estates Community Work Day. Feb. 26. In coordination with the city, gardeners for the Common Good are pruning the Abelia hedges throughout February to remove old canes and allow air and light in to encourage new growth. On Feb. 26, the English ivy will be pulled that are choking the hedges. AvondaleEstates.org
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