April 3rd - June 3rd - Shelter & Sanctuary: Works by Flora Rosefsky. The DeKalb Council for the Arts (DCA) presents Shelter & Sanctuary, a solo show of new and recent work by mixed-media artist Flora Rosefsky. Time: Opening reception on April 3 from 6pm - 9 pm; Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm. Cost: A donation would be appreciated. Location: Temple Gallery located on the second floor of the Pythagoras Masonic Temple Building in Downtown Decatur at 108 East Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030 across from Decatur Square and the historic courthouse. Contact information: For more information, contact Byron Saunders at 404-371-8826.
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - Taste of DAR "Battle of the Brands" -Gourmet Food Show an Tasting - Time: 11:30 - 4:00 pm. Location: 1414 Montreal Road, Tucker, Georgia 30084. Contact Sharon Washington - 404-324-6999 or Conner Allred - 404-243-1862. Tickets $20.00 ($25.00 at the door) Ticket includes one beverage and food tasting. Food Competition $100.00 for a booth and 4 person team. Food Categories: Appetizers - Soups - Salads - Entrees - Desserts Enter under one category or all.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) SPEC showcases emerging growth companies and provides exposure to venture capitalists, fund managers, and private equity investors with over $560 Million investment capital! This conference offers exclusive networking opportunities, exhibition area, featured speakers, top industry expert education in investor and executive break-out sessions. 8am-8pm, Early Reg $295, Reg $395, Location: 103 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA. Contact: roxie@sePrivateEquity.org, 888-569-0464, or http://sePrivateEquity.org.
Tuesday, April 29th - ATLANTA YOUNG SINGERS 2008-2009 Season Auditions: Do you have a young singer in your life? ATLANTA YOUNG SINGERS of Callanwolde (AYS), Atlanta's premier choir for children and youth, is currently seeking new members (male & female) in grades 2-12 of all musical levels for its 33rd season. Group auditions will be held at each of the AYS satellite rehearsal locations in Atlanta/Decatur/Emory (May 3), West Cobb (April 24) and South DeKalb (April 29). Individual auditions are also available. Auditionees are evaluated for vocal quality, tonal memory, pitch independence, and musicianship. Please prepare a song to be sung a cappella during your audition. Children over twelve years old are required to pass a sight-singing test. If accepted, registration fees and tuition apply. Visit our website www.aysc.org to learn more about our organization and recent accomplishments. Meet new friends, travel the world, perform live, learn how music is created, and bring music to life with AYS. For more information or to schedule an audition, call 404-873-3365 or contact audition@aysc.org.
Friday, May 2nd - The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County present their 18th Annual Community Luncheon. Topics: Cityhood and / or Annexastion: Implications for Taxation, Education and Resources. Speakers include Dr. Crawford Lewis, Superintendent, DeKalb County Schools, Katherine G. Willoughby, Professor Urban Economics, Georgia State University. Location: Holiday Inn conference Center Downtown Decatur. Register online at http://www.lwvdk.org. For further information, call 404-321-0913 or email us at dekalb@lwvga.org.
Monday, May 5th - WESTWOOD COLLEGE CAREER FAIR - Cinco de Mayo Celebration. The CDS will be celebrating "Cinco de Mayo" here at the Northlake Campus of Westwood College. Along with that, the Department of Career Development Services is sponsoring a Career Fair Celebration and would like to invite you to participate. The newly inducted members of Phi Beta Lambda, our business fraternity, will be an integral part of this event. The Career Fair is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2008, and will be a business casual affair with themes of a festive celebration. Meet & Greet 10:00 AM. You are invited to join us as our Dance & Step Teams perform to festive music. Time: 11:00 a.m. and last until 3:00 p.m. Location: Westwood College - 2309 Parklake Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30345.
Friday, May 16th - Self-Esteem Program - UASIST, Inc. Join us for a field trip with staff and students of the Shadow Rock Center for Autism, ADD, Emotional and Psychological Disorders to the Lithonia Riding Club as part of the UASIST Self Esteem Program to promote normalcy in the lives of these students. Time - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Location - 1401 Coffee Road, Lithonia GA 30055. Please assist with a tax deductible donation to UASIST, Inc. Visit us on the web at www.uasist.com. Contact persons - Kenrick Lindsay CEO 954-588-8862 and Carolyn McNeish VP 404-723-5183.
Saturday, May 17th - AMERIGROUP Community Care along with The Center for Black Women's Wellness will host "Ready.Set.Summer," a free community health fair at the Dunbar Neighborhood Center. Ready.Set.Summer will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ready. Set. Summer will feature activities from the Atlanta Spirit, Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, Atlanta Fire Rescue and V-103 the People Station. Attendees will receive free health, dental and vision screenings, sickle cell and blood pressure screenings, school sports physicals for the first 100 registrants, finger printing and free children's identification cards, as well as information on Medicaid and PeachCare open enrollment. Location: The Dunbar Neighborhood Center is located at 477 Windsor Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30312.
