DeKalb
DeKalb winners to be announced
DeKalb State Court Judge Eleanor Ross will announce winners of the Division V Art Challenge Contest for middle school and high school students in the DeKalb School System 4 p.m. Monday in Courtroom 3C of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 N. McDonough St., Decatur.
The contest was derived from Judge Ross’ search for creative ideas to promote children and her community. Information: Michelle Beck at 404-371-2300.Kenneth Musisi
DeKalb History Center to host children’s event
Parents can drop off children at DeKalb History Center from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20 for “Night at the Museum,” while the adults shop or dine in downtown Decatur.
Activities for children ages 7 to 12 include storytelling, a magic performance, a craft event and a light snack at the center in the Old Courthouse on the Square.
Cost: $5 for center members and $10 for nonmembers.
Information: 404-373-1088, ext. 20 or borger@dekalbhistory.org. April Hunt
Cobb
Business group collects for backpacks
Members and guests of the West Cobb Business Association are asked to bring unopened packages of new socks or underwear or a pair of tennis shoes or sneakers to the 11:15 a.m. Tuesday luncheon at Lost Mountain Baptist Church, 5400 Old Dallas Road, Powder Springs.
These and other items will be used by OFH Clothing for a Cause of Powder Springs to fill backpacks this month for Cobb school children in need.
Information: westcobbbusiness.com/luncheons/index.html or OFH at ourfathershands.com.
Carolyn Cunningham for the AJC
Gwinnett
Bogan Aquatic Center to undergo renovation
Commissioners have approved a major renovation of the 15-year-old Bogan Park Aquatic Center. The project includes new roof panels, new HVAC and filtration systems and locker room renovations to improve operational and energy efficiencies. Funding for the $3.15 million renovation comes from the 2005 SPLOST program. The aquatic center will close in February and reopen in September. Visit www.gwinnettparks.com for more information. Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Extension Service plant sale taking orders
The Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service has announced March 21 as the date for their very popular 2013 Plant Sale featuring blueberries, raspberries, figs, apples, camellias, azaleas and much more all locally grown. Pre-paid orders are being accepted now through March 12 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. For information about each plant and to pre-order visit www.gwinnettcounty.com and look for the Extension Service under Community Services.
Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Henry
Henry schools’ 2013-14 calendar proposed
The Henry County School System has released its proposed 2013-14 calendar for public comment. Under the new plan the first day of school is Aug. 5, and fall break would move from September to the second week of October.
The new calendar is based on a 175-day school year with six furlough days for administrators and five furlough days for other employees.
Information: www.henry.k12.ga.us. Monroe Roark for the AJC
