Close to home for May 14
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.
Captain Herb Memorial Ride
Herb Emory Memorial Ride and Arts & Crafts Show. 9 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. ride today (rain or shine). $25 per bike, $10 per passenger, free festival admission. Harley-Davidson of Atlanta Pavilion and Fred’s BBQ House, 541 Thornton Road, Lithia Springs. Motorcycle registrations will benefit Toys for Tots. Arts & Crafts vendors’ registrations benefit Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy of Douglas County. 770-941-1155, events.wsbradio.com.
Touch-a-Truck in Roswell
Roswell’s Touch-a-Truck. 9:30 a.m.-noon today. Free. Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. Children and adults may explore street sweepers, sanitation trucks and a variety of public works, transportation, fire and police vehicles. apwa.net/discover/national-public-works-week, RoswellGa.gov.
Rose Show in Fayetteville
South Metro Rose Society’s Rose Show. 9:30 a.m. entries due today, 1-4 p.m. today and Sunday. Free. Fayetteville Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 870 Redwine Road, Fayetteville. Local rose growers are invited to enter their roses into competition. View, smell and photograph hundreds of roses. Rose bouquets will be sold, and there will be an Information Table where questions will be answered by American Rose Society Consulting Rosarians. 770-631-3885.
Family Fun Day in Lilburn
Family Fun Day by Kids Like Moses Advocacy, Inc. in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today. Free. Lilburn City Park, 76 Main St. Music, dancing, face painting, air castle, live entertainment, drinks, treats, free foods. 1-800-858-8676, KidsLikeMosesAdvocacy.org.
Community Day in Sandy Springs
Fulton County Older Americans Month: Community Day. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Free. Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Facility, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs. Senior citizens and their families may enjoy games, entertainment, refreshments and receive information about services available for senior adults. 404-613-4900, Andre Gregory at 404-613-7944, FultonCountyGa.gov.
Spivey Hall Children’s Choir
The Spivey Hall Children’s Choir of 170 members, including the Tour Choir, conducted by Martha Shaw. 3 p.m. today and Sunday. $25. Spivey Hall at Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. Open to all ages, these concerts are performed, in part, as preparation for the Tour Choir’s June 26 concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall. SpiveyHallChildrensChoir.org, SpiveyHall.org.
‘Anything Goes’ in Woodstock
“Anything Goes” musical comedy by Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. 7:30-9:30 p.m. today, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. $12 to $15. City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. 678-494-4251, ElmStreetArts.org.
