Close to home for June 25
You’ve got a few hours over the weekend and are looking for a nearby diversion – something that doesn’t require reservations or a tank of gas. Welcome to Close to Home! Each week we’ll highlight the quick, quaint and quirky events in your neighborhood. Email submissions to CommunityNews@ajc.com.
American Girl Club in Sandy Springs
American Girl Club: “Caroline and the War of 1812” by Heritage Sandy Springs. 10:30 a.m.-noon today, 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday. $8 members, $15 at the door. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs. Ages 5 to 12 are invited to bring their favorite doll. 404-851-9111 ext. 2, curator@HeritageSandySprings.org.
Slide the City in Atlanta
Slide the City. Noon-7 p.m. today. $15 single slider. Centennial Olympic Park, Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Andrew Young International Boulevard, Atlanta. This family-friendly water party will feature a 1,000-foot cushioned vinyl water slide with live music, food, drinks and water. Bring water toys. 404-223-4412, info@SlideTheCity.com, CentennialPark.com.
Civil War lecture in Marietta
“Atlanta Campaign and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain” lecture. 3 p.m. today. Free. Cheney-Newcomer House, 2790 Bankstone Drive SW, Marietta. Civil War historian Michael K. Shaffer will discuss various military engagements in this 1864 campaign, including the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, at the historic home - which served as Union Major General John Schofield’s headquarters - on the anniversary of Major General William T. Sherman’s visit. CivilWarHistorian.net, CheneyNewcomerhouse.org,
Festival Singers in Atlanta
“A Midsummer Night’s Cabaret” by the Festival Singers of Atlanta, an a cappella chamber choir. 7 p.m. today. $20 at the door. Wade Hall, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Music inspired by the plays and sonnets of William Shakespeare and from Broadway shows will be performed. Proceeds will help fund the church’s composer competition. 404-873-2636, StMarkUMC.org.
Refugee Sunday in Atlanta
Refugee Sunday. 9:45 a.m. presentation Sunday. Free. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 731 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. A refugee camp and journey simulation. 404-874-8664, Redeemer.org, RefugeeSunday.lirs.org.
World Oceans Day in Buford
World Oceans Day. 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $7 to $10, free for EHC members and children 2 and under. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford. Children’s crafts and activities to help them appreciate the ocean. gwinnettehc.org.
Duluth Outdoor Celebration
Duluth Outdoor Celebration. 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Free. Duluth Town Green, 3142 Hill St., Duluth. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will sell barbecue food with Banks and Shane performing a musical show. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. 770-497-1888. Register: RainbowVillage.org/events.
