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Community Calendar
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Send items for the Community Calendar to calendar@gwinnettdailypost.com or the Gwinnett Daily Post, P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The fax number is 770-339-8081. Please include event name, time and date, location, with address, phone number and cost. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event.
Today

Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church will host Parenting Class Part 1 in Spanish from 1 to 4 p.m. today at 4603 Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn. The seminar is free to attend. To register or for more information, call 404-885-7238 or e-mail jhansen@archatl.com.

Duluth’s Actor’s Edge presents the play “Twinderella” at 3 p.m. today at The Red Clay Theater. Admission cost is $8.00. Tickets will be available at the door and by calling 770-573-9529 to order. Performances on weeknights and Saturdays will be held at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.theActorsEdge.com.

An Irish Afternoon Tea will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Lawrenceville Female Seminary, 455 S. Perry St. in Lawrenceville. Cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 770-822-5178.

Route 66 Restorations Inc. will host its sixth Annual Car Show, Cruise In and Open House from noon to 4 p.m. today at 3700 Burnette Park Drive. There are no entry fees for the show. All proceeds benefit the St. Vincent’s Depaul Society. For more information, call 678-714-6606.

Monday

The Gwinnett County Master Gardeners will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Gwinnett Senior Center. They will also host a dinner before at 6:30 at the Gwinnett Senior Center.

Wednesday

The Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District monthly meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the GJAC Building, conference room A. If there are any questions, call 770-761-3020.

Button Gwinnett Stamp Club will hold a meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lilburn City Hall Auditorium. Admission is free. Club members meet every third Wednesday of the month.

A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville. The event is for ages 50 and up and pre-registration is required. For more information, call 770-564-4680.

Lucky’s “Lucky” Arts & Crafts will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Road in Norcross. Admission costs $2. For more information, call 770-723-9516.

Thursday

Newcomer’s Women’s Club of Gwinnett County will host its monthly coffee meeting at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Brookhaven at Sugarloaf Clubhouse. Admission is free and open to all women in northeast metro Atlanta. For more information, call Gigi at 678-714-2370 or Sally at 770-614-0879 or visit the new Web site at www.newcomersclubatlanta.com.

Duluth’s Actor’s Edge presents the play “Twinderella” at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Red Clay Theater. Admission cost is $8. Tickets will be available at the door and by calling 770-573-9529 to order. Performances on weeknights and Saturdays will be held at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.theActorsEdge.com.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Button Gwinnett Chapter, will hold its March meeting at noon Thursday at John Boy’s Restaurant. For more information, call Bertie Clark at 770-938-3933.

Friday

Residents of Royalty will host the Women of Power 12th Annual Women’s Weekend Friday at the Atlanta Marriott of Norcross.

Duluth’s Actor’s Edge presents the play “Twinderella” at 7 p.m. Friday at The Red Clay Theater. Admission cost is $8. Tickets will be available at the door and by calling 770-573-9529 to order. Performances on weeknights and Saturdays will be held at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.theActorsEdge.com.

Susan Barton will hold a free three-hour presentation on dyslexia from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Sunrise Baptist Church. You must register online at www.SunriseBC.eventbrite.com. For more information, call Laura Warner or Lee Goodwin at 770-339-7116.

St. Marguerite d’Youville Knights of Columbus Council No. 12905 will host its annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinners from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday until March 26 at the Parish Hall in Lawrenceville. Meals include $8 adult fried fish and $4 child fried fish. Please visit www.kof12905.org for full details.

Mill Creek High School Theater presents “Suessical The Musical” at 7 p.m. Friday at Mill Creek High School. Advanced tickets can be purchased online for $10 at www.seatyourself.biz/millcreekdrama. Tickets at the door will cost $12. For more information, call 678-714-5843.

Saturday

Special Moms, Special Challenges will sponsor a 100 Moms or More! Trivia Night fundraiser for moms in cancer treatment from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Diggers Freestyle Grill, 909 Parkside Walk Lane in Lawrenceville. The event is free to attend. For more information, call 770-241-1501.

The second annual Mill Creek Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Mill Creek High School. No charge for admission. For more information, e-mail Jennifer Martin at jennifer_e_martin@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

Residents of Royalty will host the Women of Power 12th Annual Women’s Weekend on Saturday at the Atlanta Marriott of Norcross.

McKendree United Methodist Church will host the McKendree Kids Clothes Closet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at McKendree United Methodist Church.

Duluth’s Actor’s Edge presents the play “Twinderella” at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Red Clay Theater. Admission cost is $8.00. Tickets will be available at the door and by calling 770-573-9529 to order. Performances on weeknights and Saturdays will be held at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.theActorsEdge.com.

Shiloh Athletic Association announces its 2010 baseball/softball Opening Festivities at 10 a.m. Saturday at Norton Elementary School and will conclude at Lenora Park.

The Gwinnett Moms of Multiples will be holding their annual consignment sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Salvation Army, 3455 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. For more information call 770-449-3848 or visit www.gmomc.org.

A Princess Dance and Play Party will be held for ages 3 to 5 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 N. Bogan Road in Buford. Cost is $10 and registration is required. For more information, call 770-614-2060.

A Diva Dance and Play Party will be held for ages 6 to 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 N. Bogan Road in Buford. Cost is $15 and registration is required. For more information, call 770-614-2060.

A Home School Prom will be held for grades 9 to 12 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 W. Crogan St. in Lawrenceville. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple. For more information, call 770-822-5450.

Mill Creek High School Theater presents “Suessical The Musical” at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Mill Creek High School. Advanced tickets can be purchased online for $10 at www.seatyourself.biz/millcreekdrama. Tickets at the door will cost $12. For more information, call 678-714-5843.

March 21
Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church will host Parenting Class Part 1 in Spanish from 1 to 4 p.m. March 21 at 4603 Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn. The seminar is free to attend. To register or for more information, call 404-885-7238 or e-mail jhansen@archatl.com.

March 22
Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia will provide free prostate specific antigen (PSA) screenings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. March 22 at 311 Phillip Blvd. in Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770-995-3000 or visit http://rccancercenters.com/locations/georgia/lawrenceville.
A grief support group will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. March 22 at Daybreak Community Church. Their is no cost to join. Please RSVP to Mark Stevenson at 678-863-2660.

March 26
Senior Dances featuring Laigh Langley will be held from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on the first and fourth Friday of each month at the Bethesda Center. Admission costs $12 including food and drink. Call 770-676-9931 for more information.
St. Marguerite d’Youville Knights of Columbus Council #12905 will host its annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinners from 5 - 8 p.m. on March 26 at the Parish Hall in Lawrenceville. Meals include $8 adult fried fish and $4 child fried fish. Please visit www.kof12905.org for full details.
The Gwinnett Coalition will be hosting a Community Town Hall Meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 26 at Georgia Gwinnett College. For more information, please contact Nicole Love at 770-995-3339.

March 27
The Brookwood Band Association will host “A Taste of Brookwood” from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brookwood High School, 1255 Dogwood Road in Snellville. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, visit www.tasteofbrookwood.com.
Atlanta Clay Works will sponsor a Soup Bowl Benefit, free and open to the public, from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. March 27.
Abstract Expressionism Family Day, free and open to the public and in partnership with the Peachtree Ridge School Cluster, will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 27. Participants will assist in creating collaborative abstract expressionist paintings which will be donated to Peachtree Ridge Cluster schools.
A Yard Sale and Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27 at Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Admission is free. To reserve a space or for more information, call 770-417-2212.
A Bunny Bash will be held at 10 a.m. March 27 at Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Road in Norcross. The event is for ages 3 to 12 and parents. Cost is $5 per child. For more information, call 770-723-9516.

March 29
A grief support group will be held from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. March 29 at Daybreak Community Church. Their is no cost to join. Please RSVP to Mark Stevenson at 678-863-2660.

April 2
Senior Dances featuring Laigh Langley will be held from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on the first and fourth Friday of each month at the Bethesda Center. Admission costs $12 including food and drink. Call 770-676-9931 for more information.
A Kids Day Out will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 2 at Best Friend Park Gym, 6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd. in Norcross. Admission is $30 per person for kids ages 6-12. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 770-417-2212.

April 3
Gwinnett Pearls of Service, Inc. and the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will host its Sixth Biennial Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Ball. The ball will be held on April 3 at the Gwinnett Center. To purchase tickets online, visit http://gwinnettpearlsofservice.com. Ticket cost is $60.

April 5
Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia will provide free prostate specific antigen (PSA) screenings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. April 5 at 311 Phillip Blvd. in Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770-995-3000 or visit http://rccancercenters.com/locations/georgia/lawrenceville.

April 10
Southeastern Railway Museum will host Caboose Days from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. April 10 at the Southeastern Train Museum. Visit the museum’s website for more information.

April 11
American Heritage Girls will hold the HUGS program to benefit the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter April 11 through April 25. Donations of new blankets, toiletries and school supplies for teens ages 12 to 18 will be accepted at Calvary Chapel Gwinnett, 4715 Spout Springs Road in Buford. For more information, call 770-267-4442.
Southeastern Railway Museum will host Caboose Days from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. April 11 at the Southeastern Train Museum. Visit the museum’s website, www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org, for more information.

April 17
Suwanee Town Center Park will host Cross Pointe Family Fun Day at 10 a.m. April 17 at 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php or call 678-812-4500.
Duluth Historical Society and History Museum will host a Spring Plant sale from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. April 17 at the Historic Strickland House. Proceeds benefit The Duluth History Museum.
Hispanic Organization Promoting Education will hold its first annual H.O.P.E. Education Fair from 6:30 to 10 p.m. April 17 at North Gwinnett High School, 20 Level Creek Road in Suwanee. For more information, call 770-865-3113 or 678-791-3010.
A Festa Primavera Italiana (Italian-style Spring Festival) will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 17 at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee. Admission is $5 per person and free for kids 2 and under. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 770-831-4173.
A Princess Dance & Play Party will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 17 at Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan St. in Lawrenceville. Cost is $10 per princess, ages 3 to 5. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 770-822-5414.
A Pop Dance Star Party will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 17 at Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan St. in Lawrenceville. Cost is $15 per diva, ages 6 to 10. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 770-822-5414.

April 23
Senior Dances featuring Laigh Langley will be held from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on the first and fourth Friday of each month at the Bethesda Center. Admission costs $12 including food and drink. Call 770-676-9931 for more information.
A Backyard Ice Cream Bash will be held for ages 50 and up from 2 to 4 p.m. April 23. The event will be held at Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee. Admission is $1 per person. To register or for more information, call 770-831-4173.
A Kids Night Out will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 23 at Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Road in Buford. Cost is $10 per child, ages 6 to 10. Bring a bathing suit and towel. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 770-614-2060.

April 24
Bethlehem First Baptist Church will present Beth Moore live via satellite from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 548 Christmas Ave. in Bethlehem. Tickets are $15 or $20 with a box lunch. For more information, visit www.bethlehemfbc.org.
Suwanee Town Center Park will host an International Food & Beer Festival at 11 a.m. April 24 at 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php or call 678-713-4348.
Hoschton Arts and Folk Life Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24 in Historic Hoschton. Artists are invited to apply for consideration. For more information, call 404-202-3044.
A “Fly a Kite” event will be held for all ages from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24 on the football field at Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Bring your own kite or make one for $3. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 770-417-2212.

April 25
Hoschton Arts and Folk Life Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 25 in Historic Hoschton. Artists are invited to apply for consideration. For more information, call 404-202-3044.

May 1
A May Day Street Dance will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. May 1 on Harrison St. in Historic Downtown Braselton.

May 3
American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive from 3 to 7 p.m. May 3 at Harmony Grove United Methodist Church, 50 Harmony Grove Road in Lilburn. For more information, call 770-921-7747 or e-mail office@harmonygroveumc.com.

May 7
Senior Dances featuring Laigh Langley will be held from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on the first and fourth Friday of each month at the Bethesda Center. Admission costs $12 including food and drink. Call 770-676-9931 for more information.

May 15
Star 94 will sponsor Woofstock at noon May 15 at Suwanee Town Center Park, 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php.
A Day of Hope Foundation Inc. will sponsor A Day Of Hope 2010 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds May 15.

May 25
St. Lawrence Catholic Church will host Immigration 101, Raid Response, Know your Rights in English and Spanish from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 25 at 319 Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville. The seminar costs $5 to attend. To register or for more information, call 404-885-7238 or e-mail jhansen@archatl.com.

May 28
Suwanee Town Center Park will host a Gwinnett Daily Post Memorial Weekend Concert at 7 p.m. May 28 at 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php.
Senior Dances featuring Laigh Langley will be held from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on the first and fourth Friday of each month at the Bethesda Center. Admission costs $12 including food and drink. Call 770-676-9931 for more information.

June 15
St. Lawrence Catholic Church will host a Professional Development seminar for English as a Second Language Volunteers from 6 to 9 p.m. June 15 at 319 Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville. The seminar costs $17 to attend. To register or for more information, call 404-885-7238 or e-mail jhansen@archatl.com.

June 19
The Harvest Farm Community Garden Grand Opening Celebration will be held at 1 p.m. June 19 at White Street Park, 752 White St. in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php.

June 26
Sims Lake Park will host a Great American Campout at 6 p.m. June 26 and lasting overnight. The park is at 4600 Suwanee Dam Road in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php.

July 27
St. Lawrence Catholic Church will host a Home Preservation and Financial Survival Skills seminar in English and Spanish from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 27 at 319 Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville. The seminar is free to attend. To register or for more information, call 404-885-7238 or e-mail jhansen@archatl.com.

Aug. 24
St. Lawrence Catholic Church will host a Financial Literacy seminar in English and Spanish from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at 319 Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville. The seminar is free to attend. To register or for more information, call 404-885-7238 or e-mail jhansen@archatl.com.

Aug. 28
Suwanee Town Center Park will host a Festival of Books Aug. 28 at 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php or call 678-232-6156.

Sept. 11
Suwanee Town Center Park will host Suwanee Day 5K and 10K Classic at 8 a.m. Sept. 11 at 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php or call 770-614-6140.

Sept. 18
Suwanee Town Center Park will host Suwanee Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 18 at 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php.

Sept. 25
Sims Lake Park will host Paddle in the Park from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 25. The park is at 4600 Suwanee Dam Road in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php.

Sept. 26
Sims Lake Park will host Paddle in the Park from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 26. The park is at 4600 Suwanee Dam Road in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php.

Oct. 5
Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church will host a Disaster Preparedness and Response 101 seminar in English from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at 4603 Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn. The seminar costs $5 to attend. To register or for more information, call 404-885-7238 or e-mail jhansen@archatl.com.

Oct. 16
Suwanee Town Center Park will host Taste of Suwanee at noon Oct. 16 at 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php or call 770-831-3159.

Oct. 23
The 2010 City of Sugar Hill Volkswagen and Classic Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at E. E. Robinson Park, 850 Level Creek Road in Sugar Hill. The event is free to attend and costs $20 to participate. For more information, call 770-967-2934

Oct. 30
Suwanee Creek Park will host Trek or Treat at 11 a.m. Oct. 30 at 1170 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php.

Nov. 6
Suwanee Town Center Park will host Skylar’s Run and Health Fair at 8 a.m. Nov. 6 at 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php or call 678-234-4195.

Dec. 10
Suwanee Town Center Park will host Christmas in the Park at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 to 12 at 370 Buford Highway in Suwanee. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.events.php or call 770-945-1524.