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Proudly Serving the Communities of Duluth, Norcross, Johns Creek, P'tree Corners and now...Suwanee!!

Yippee... Memorial Day is next weekend! You know what that means... school's out and it's officially SUMMER!!!! Yea! No more schedules, just endless days of playing in the sprinkler and eating ice cream! (quick recipe below)  Okay, I know after about a week of that, you will be screaming for something to do! So, I'm loading up the calendar with tons of things to entertain, educate & exhaust your kids!! If you know about something fun that I've missed, please email me!

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Duluth Memorial Day 2013


Memorial Day weekend, the Atlanta History Center

Military Timeline Family Program on Saturday, May 25th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Celebrate Memorial Day on Saturday, May 25th at the Atlanta History Center as you travel through time to learn about wars from Revolutionary to current conflicts. Throughout the day, speak with veterans who share personal stories and memorabilia from wartime, interact with living history interpreters representing various wars, encounter a Civil War encampment, see a display of military vehicles, listen to lectures from guest speakers, view related exhibitions, share your families’ story of service with StoryCorps at the Atlanta History Center, explore the new Veterans Park, and children enjoy a ...

Gwinnett Braves to host Tripp Halstead Fundraiser

“Tripp’s Trot,” & “Tripp Halstead Night” at Coolray Field on Saturday, June 22.


Saturday, June 22, 2013
G-Braves Announce Benefit for Tripp Halstead
5K Race, Benefit Night at Coolray Field
The Gwinnett Braves have announced plans to raise funds for Tripp Halstead, a two-year old Barrow County, Georgia boy who suffered a brain injury when he was struck by a tree limb during Hurricane Sandy last October.  The G-Braves will host a 5K Race, dubbed “Tripp’s Trot,” as well as “Tripp Halstead Night” at Coolray Field on Saturday, June 22.
 
“Tripp’s Trot” will take place in the Coolray Field parking lot ...

World of Coca-Cola $6 General Admission Tickets

Sixth Anniversary $6 General Admission Ticket Offer

Friday, May 24th marks the Sixth Anniversary of the World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place. You’re invited to celebrate and commemorate this milestone with us and take advantage of a special anniversary celebration ticket offer!

$6 Special Ticket Offer for First 600 Guests*

*Special Ticket Offer Details:
A special $6.00 General Admission ticket to the World of Coca-Cola is available for the first 600 guests for purchase at walk-up ticket windows beginning at 9 am on May 24, 2013 only. Regular ...

Peachtree Corners Festival, June 8 & 9


Join us for the Third Annual Peachtree Corners Festival, Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9, 2013! Hours are from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and from noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Located on tree-lined The Corners Parkway at the intersection at Woodhill Drive, the festival offers free admission and on-site free parking. No shuttle buses needed!

This year there will be even more fun! Lots of arts and crafts vendors, many favorites from previous years as well as new to Peachtree Corners Festival will be there. Plenty of yummy food from area restaurants such as Three Dollar Café, LaNonna’s, Gigi’s Gourmet Cupcakes, Kiko’s, Johnny’s NY Pizza as well as perennial festival favorites like King of Pops and Granny’ s Lemonade and of course, cotton candy, kettle korn, funnel cakes, popcorn and delicious Pearson Peaches! Musical acts this year include Gypsies on Parole, Jenna Leigh Councill, Soul Purpose, Steel Dreaming Band, Three Way Street, LeonardoBlush Trio and The Voice contestant Jordan Rager! Lots of exciting inflatables and other fun activities will round out the Peachtree Corners Festival Kids Korner. Be sure to stop by the Macaroni Kid booth to say hello!

The weekend starts off early Saturday morning with an invigorating 5K race/fun run and delicious pancake breakfast sponsored by the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club. A stunning car and bike show will also take place on Saturday only, featuring TV personality Sam Memmello, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow and many spectacular classic cars and motorcycles.

The Peachtree Corners Festival was created to raise funds for the beautification of the newest city in Gwinnett County and to support the education of our youngest citizens. And as a benefit, we all get to have some good old-fashioned entertainment!

For more information, please visit our website at www.peachtreecornersfestival.org or call 770-367-3127.


WIN: A Family 4-Pack to Stone Mountain!

Atlanta’s Largest Memorial Weekend Event Rocks Stone Mountain Park May 25-27



Stone Mountain Park, Georgia’s No.1 attraction, honors our troops and their families at Atlanta’s largest three-day Memorial Weekend event featuring free country music concerts, the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision®, special fireworks finale, and other patriotic activities.

New for 2013, guests will enjoy free country music concerts Memorial Day weekend. Headliners include The Charlie Daniels Band and Colt Ford. The legendary Charlie Daniels Band is best known for their signature song “The Devil Went Down To Georgia,”. Colt Ford, a country music rapper, best known for his good ...

WIN: "Drowsy Eels on Banana Peels"

a delightful new children’s book written by local author Leigh Ann Linn

Cumming author releases children’s book nationwide

 “Drowsy Eels on Banana Peels,” the new children’s book written by local author Leigh Ann Linn,
will capture children’s imaginations and show them the fun to be had in everyday life. They will learn how to rhyme words and grab onto a story with enthusiasm and curiosity. In “Drowsy Eels on Banana Peels,” readers never know what sights will cross their way, now, or on another day!

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide,
from ...

Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors this week! Without their generosity, I would not be able to review events and offer you a chance to win tickets to such great venues all over Atlanta. Please be sure to tell them that the DNJC Macaroni Kid sent you when you visit them! Click below to visit their websites:
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Georgia Renaissance Festival
Stone Mountain Park
Medieval Times
Georgia Aquarium

******** LET THE FUN BEGIN! *****


2013

Summer is almost here! We chose the very best camps in our area to spotlight in this year's Summer Camp Directory! Click on the icons below to see more information about each camp! They are ready to register your child today! And, don't forget to tell them you heard about their camps and classes through the DNJC Macaroni Kid!!

Summer Academy @ UGA

Get your teen prepared for college life!
The University of Georgia’s Pre-College Summer Program gives rising juniors and seniors a two-week introduction to life on UGA’s Athens campus.  Your college-aspiring teen will experience campus life and learn what it takes to succeed in college classes.  The agenda is intellectually rigorous and enlightening, with classes, workshops, assignments, field trips, and leisure-time options. In addition, your teen will get a head start on important independent living skills, such as budgeting and time management.  Two students share a dorm room in gender-separate wings.  Resident Advisors are on hand to provide academic and personal support. Check out this terrific program at UGAPreCollege.com.


Trains Through Time Summer Camp at SE Railway Museum

 Southeastern Railway Museum

The theme for 2013 is "Trains through Time!". Your child (aged 4-12) will learn about many railroad inventions and how trains changed throughout time while exploring over 50 historic trains. Each day your child will learn about trains and railroading during a different time in history, make a railroad craft, and do related railroad activities. He will even ride in a real caboose!

Your child will never forget summer camp at the Southeastern Railway Museum! Click HERE for more information.

Legacy Academy Berkeley Lake  at Berkeley Lake

This summer give your children the opportunity to get into the groove with Legacy Academy! Each week we will explore the color,music, and trends of the 60’s and 70’s as we combine art, sports, and cooking with community service projects and far-out field trips. We will be moving and grooving with sports and outdoor games and showing off our dance moves as we twist and shout!

Flower Power explodes with beautiful art projects to color our world starting with our community. Our field trips are planned to enlighten, entertain, and challenge campers. They will be simply be “outta sight”! We offer a full-day camp, including nutritious meals. Call us today to enroll or learn more about Legacy Academy Summer Camp. Join us for a fun-filled blast from the past. Click HERE for more information.


Camp All American  

Camp All American: The Place to BE!

Voted best summer day camp by local publications, Camp All-American is the premier camp in North Atlanta. We feature an 11 acre wilderness and ropes course area that contains over 1 mile of zip lines, giant swings and one thrill after the other, athletic fields, tennis courts, water complex, putting green, and a Zorb! Click HERE for more information.

Club Scientific North Georgia

Club Scientific North Georgia

This camp is committed to demonstrating how science works in the real world by providing activities in veterinary medicine, robotics, forensics, video game creation, food science, paleontology, engineering, chemistry and biology, astronomy, oceanography, emergency medicine and special effects. Click HERE for more information.

Forefront Arts Summer Drama Camp 

Forefront Arts Summer Drama Camp

Experience the entire production process from audition to a performance of "The Jungle Book"before a live audience, plus fun theatre games and crafts. Ages 3- 8th grade. Click HERE for more information.

   Actor's Edge Summer Performing Arts Camp
The Actor’s Edge Summer Performing Arts Camp enrollment is open! From June 3rd - August 2nd children ages 4-17 can choose from week-to-week sessions in: Musical Theatre, Teen Triple Threat, Stage Combat, Costume Design and Acting Camps. Click HERE for more information.
 
 

Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center:

The boundless mysteries of the natural world begin just outside your door! Camps at the GEHC include zip lines, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration! Learn about bugs, water, crime scenes, become a scientist, or learn about Nature’s Neighborhood! There is a camp for everyone at the GEHC! More information HERE. 

History & Culture Camps at McDaniel Farm:
If you like military history or learning about battles the United States have taken part in, these are the camps for you! Learn all about the Civil War and other wars in these great day camps! Click HERE for more information.   

History & Culture Camps at the Lawrenceville Female Seminary:
Looking to the past lets us know where we’ve been and how we got to where we are! Learn about the Wild West, Prehistoric Georgia, Archaeology, or the Renaissance! Fun will be had while learning about the past!

Johns Creek Arts Center
THe Johns Creek Arts center offers a variety of camps every summer. The camps include visual arts, clay, theater, mosaics, jewelry making, game making, photography and other specialty camps. Click  HERE for more information.

 
We will have a camp guide link every week until June 30th. We will continue to bring you a wide variety of local camps to make sure you're informed and ready to make this all-important decision!

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Are you a local summer camp that would like to be a Macaroni Kid Featured Summer Camp in our directory? We reach local parents all over North East Atlanta! Don't miss out! Contact us today!

If you'd like your camp to be included, please email us at beckys@macaronikid.com

                      

Date Night and Girl's Night Out Events

May 2-26 at 8PM  "Lark Eden" at the Aurora Theatre
We all have two families, the one we are born into and the one we choose. Lark Eden is the smallest of Georgia towns and the setting for this humorous new play that traces the lives of three life-long friends. From passing notes in class to a series of lyrical letters spanning 75 years, Emily, Mary & Thelma remind us that our friendships leave a fingerprint on the hearts of those we love. Bring your best friend!
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Upcoming Shows at the Arena at Gwinnett Center

Upcoming Shows at the Arena at Gwinnett Center

 June 06, 2013,
Tickets start at $15     Juanes, June 26, 2013
 


  July 12, 2013               July 17, 2013
                                         
August 4, 2013             

Sept 4, 2013 Muse &        October 8, 2013
                                           


 

 Fresh Beat Band          FEB. 5-9, 2014
  


MacKid Perks, Discounts & Money Savers!!




THE GEORGIA RENAISSANCE  FESTIVAL: - Voted a Top 20 Event in the Southeast!

The Festival welcomes Macaroni Kid with our own special discount rate!
To order, go to http://garenfest.com/promo  and enter promo code MacKids

Buy your discount tickets online for BIG Savings – over 20%!

  • Adult tickets for $15.95 - a $4 Savings per ticket
  • Child tickets for $6, a $2.95 Savings per ticket!
Follow the prompts on the page to purchase and even print your tickets online.

The Georgia Renaissance Festival, April 13th through June 2nd, 2013 ...

Ice Cream In A Bag Less Than 10 minutes

Here is what you will need to make homemade ice cream in a baggie:

2 Tablespoon sugar
1 cup half & half (or light cream)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup coarse salt or table salt(I used canning salt)
ice
gallon-sized Ziploc bag
pint-sized Ziploc bag

Mix the sugar, half & half and vanilla extract together. Pour into a pint-sized Ziploc baggie. Make sure it seals tightly.

Now take the gallon-sized Ziploc bag and fill it up halfway with ice and pour the salt over the ice. Now place ...

10 COMMANDMENTS OF GRILLING

Celebrate the Grilling Season with these Ultimate Tips and Tricks

The start of summer is right around the corner, which means plenty of planting, watering, fertilizing and mulching. A long day of playing in the dirt can really work up an appetite, and there’s nothing better than enjoying a tasty, hot-off-the-grill meal. To kick off the season of sizzle, Pike Nurseries helps grill masters everywhere start the fire and satisfy those summer cravings with the 10 Commandments of Grilling. Whether it’s for a Memorial Day grilling extravaganza or a family picnic on the patio, Pike Nurseries has the ...

Adorable Adoptable: Tiana

Beautiful Collie Mix Looking for a Home

Meet "Tiana", a wonderful Collie-mix girl who is approximately seven (7) months old and weighs 25 pounds.Tiana is spayed, microchipped, up to date on all her shots and vetting.
 
She is also crate-trained and sleeps in her crate all night with no problems or potty accidents. This wonderful girl is almost completely house trained. She still has an occasional accident but is about 80% trained - she would do well with a family who is home and can take her outside often enough to reinforce her potty training.This wonderful ...

Contact me!

If you have any questions or suggestions about our newsletter, please feel free to contact us anytime. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas.  If you know of great events coming up in our area, please let us know by using the "Submit an Event" button in the top lefthand corner of the website. 

If you are a business owner, big or small, Macaroni Kid would love to help drive traffic to your store or website.  If you would like to see our rates, just ask! We would ...

This Week's Calendar:

May 20th through May 25th

Monday, May 20 through Sunday, May 26 - Fernbank Museum IMAX

LAST WEEK: Flight of the Butterflies- Follow as half a billion Monarch butterflies head south on an epic three thousand mile journey.
LAST WEEK: Everest- Journey across creaking icefalls and gaping chasms, through a harrowing rescue, and into the danger zone of oxygen-thin altitude.
Through August 15: Titans of the Ice Age- Encounter some of the Earth's most awe-inspiring mammals, from saber-toothed cats and dire wolves to giant sloths and the iconic mammoths that lived 10,000 years before modern civilization.
Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History at the IMAX, 767 Clifton Road Northeast  , Atlanta, Georgia 30307
When: See website for hours
Who: The Whole Family!
How: Show Up and purchase tickets. Click HERE for showtimes
Cost: IMAX tickets are $13 for adults, $12 for students/seniors, $11 for children ages 12 and under, and $8 for Museum members. Value pass combo tickets are also available ($19-$23), and include admission to an IMAX film and the Museum.
For more info: Click HERE or  call 404.929.6300.
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Monday, May 20 - "The Wizard of Oz"

 "The Wizard of Oz" will be performed by Norcross Elementary School's Drama Club
Mon. May 20, 5:30 p.m. at Thrasher Park in historic Norcross.This is the club's second annual play at Thrasher Park. The group of 25 second through fourth grade FOCUS students will be performing. It is open to the public and free of charge.  We look forward to performing for our community
Where: Thrasher Park in historic Norcross
When: 5:30 PM
Who: The Whole Family!
How: Show Up! Bring your picnics, families and chairs to join us.
Cost: FREE!!
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Tuesday, May 21 through Sunday, May 26 - Center for Puppetry Arts: Brer Rabbit & Friends

LAST WEEK!! Live music and delightful stories about Brer Rabbit and his friends fill the stage. The fun begins as the gang gathers to sing an early morning ditty. But competition gets the best of them when the characters begin a battle for bragging rights. Who is the swiftest? The strongest? The smartest? Brains beat brawn when Brer Bear, Brer Fox, Brer Rabbit, Sister Mud Turtle and Sister Bird find themselves in a briar patch of trouble. So, join the whole gang for this fun-filled Southern romp.
Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
When: Tues.- Fri. 10 & 11:30 AM; Sat. 12 & 2 PM; Sun. 1 & 3 PM. Closed Sunday March 31.
Who: Recommended for ages 4+
How: Purchase tickets in advance HERE , call Box Offive at 404-873-3391 or at the door through May 26th.
Cost: Tickets for patrons two and older are $16.50 and include admission to the performance, Create-A-Puppet Workshop (or Create-A-Puppet To-Go Kit), and all museum exhibits. Members price is $9.25
For more info: CLICK HERE for more information.
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Tuesday, May 21 - Barnes & Noble Storytime

Happy Memorial Day!  We're going camping with Ladybug Girl, but there's more to camping than just pitching a tent in Ladybug Girl and Bingo. Next, we're hitting the road with two friends who are always up for adventure in Fred and Ted's Road Trip.
Ladybug Girl and Bingo by David Soman: Book Cover  Fred and Ted's Road Trip by Peter Eastman: Book Cover 
Where: The Forum on Peachtree Parkway, 5141 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092,
When: 11:00 AM
Who: All ages
How: Drop In
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: 770-209-4244
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Tuesday, May 21 - WhistleStop Farmer's Market

Voted one of TOP 5 FARMERS MARKETS in GEORGIA!!!
Featuring 40+ vendors, enjoy gourmet, fresh and many organic goodies; locally-grown seasonal produce, honey, scrumptious baked goods, herbs and spices, artisan soaps and beauty products, plants and flowers, and more. Special entertainment such as cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, and presentations on topics like composting, growing vegetables, installing rain barrels, organic gardening and pesticide-free lawn maintenance are also planned throughout the market season.The Farm Mobile will be here every week!!
Where: Norcross, GA, Thrasher Park, downtown
When: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Every Tuesday)
Who: Everyone
How: Drop-in
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: Click here:
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Tuesday, May 21 - Suwanee Farmer's Market

Get it fresh in Suwanee! The Suwanee Farmers Market offers in-season produce, herbs and plants, free-range eggs and meat, baked goods, fresh flowers, and jams and jellies.
Where: 370 Buford Hwy at Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee, GA 30024
When: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Also Saturday 8am until noon)
Who: Everyone!
How: Show Up!
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: Every Tues and Sat through Aug 6
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Wednesday, May 22 - Miss Donna's Storytime

A Norcross tradition since 2004! Bring your youngsters to the coffeehouse to enjoy themed-based stories, songs and crafts with "Miss Donna".
Where: 45 South Cafe in historic downtown Norcross
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Every Wednesday)
Who: Everyone!
How: Show Up
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: Call 770-409-4009
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Wednesday, May 22 - Open Play at Superior Play Systems

Bring the kids to "Open Play" every Wednesday and & Fridays for FREE! Superior Play Systems makes playgrounds and more, and offers an open play each week. Great chance to check out the newest playgrounds, bounce houses and more, or just go to let the kids burn off the energy.  
Where: Superior Play Systems Super Store, 5463-A Goshen Springs Rd, Norcross
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Every Wednesday & Friday)
Who: The Whole Family!
How: Show Up
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: Call 678-380-5551 or  CLICK HERE!

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Thursday, May 23 through Saturday, May 25 - Park Train Rides at SE Railway Maseum

Come take the family for a fun ride on our restored 1957 amusement park train ride or a full sized train! Fun for kids of all ages. You can also tour the museum's exhibits of restored and preserved trains and shop in our fantastic gift shop filled with lots of tain related items! Would you like to become a volunteer Engineer on our trains or help as a conductor taking tickets. Check the website for details. Come share in the fun
Where: The museum is located just south of downtown Duluth, Georgia on Buford Highway (U.S. Highway 23). Located just north of Pleasant Hill Rd., the museum is on Buford Hwy next to Parsons-Andrews Building Supply and across from Howard Bros. Hardware and an AutoZone store.
When: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Every Thursday and Saturday)
Who: The Whole Family!
How: Show Up and purchase tickets!
Cost: Click HERE for schedule and prices.
For more info: Call (770) 476-2013 or click HERE to visit the website.
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Thursday, May 23 - Story Time at Catch Air

Take a break for playing and bouncing and enjoy story time!
Where: Catch Air Johns Creek, 10950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 0-5
How: Drop-in
Cost: Story time is free with admission. Amission: $8 (plus tax) for ages 3 and up, $5 (plus tax) for under 3. Note: Catch Air offers a daily discount if you give them that day's password. Find the password on their Facebook page here.
For more info: Click here
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Friday, May 24 - Open Play at Superior Play Systems

Bring the kids to "Open Play" every Wednesday and & Fridays for FREE! Superior Play Systems makes playgrounds and more, and offers an open play each week. Great chance to check out the newest playgrounds, bounce houses and more, or just go to let the kids burn off the energy.  
Where: Superior Play Systems Super Store, 5463-A Goshen Springs Rd, Norcross
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Every Wednesday & Friday)
Who: The Whole Family!
How: Show Up
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: Call 678-380-5551 or  CLICK HERE!

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Friday, May 24 - Ocee Library School's Out Ice Cream Social

Come and celebrate the end of another school year with ice cream and all the toppings at this traditional ice cream social. 
Where: Ocee Branch Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: Ages 5-12 only
How: Limited to the first 35 children. Please arrive promptly, late arrivals will not be admitted.
Cost: FREE!!
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Friday, May 24 - Norcross Family Concert in Thrasher Park

First concert of the summer!  Terry Lee & The GT’s playing Rock ‘n Roll covers, tributes & party favorites.  Thrasher Park in downtown Norcross offers a gorgeous open air venue with tables and chairs available for rent or plenty of green grass to put down a blanket. Come relax, socialize and dance the evening away!  Feel free to bring the kids, as we have one of Gwinnett's best playgrounds adjacent to the concert area.  You can bring your own food and drink and coolers are welcome. "Adult beverages" may be consumed during the concerts.
Where: Thrasher Park in downtown Norcross
When: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Who: The Whole Family
How: Show Up!!
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: Click HERE.
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Saturday, May 25 - GEHC World Turtle Day 2013

Did you know that the United States has more native turtle species than anywhere else on Earth? Join us in celebrating World Turtle Day to learn more interesting facts about one of our favorite reptiles. Meet real live turtles from around the world and your own backyard, participate in turtle crafts, stories, and other fun activities.
Where: Gwinnett Environmental & heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford 30519
When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: The Whole Family!
How: Purchase Admission
Cost: FREE with Center admission
For more info: http://www.gwinnettehc.org
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Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 - Georgia Renaissance Festival

Special 3-Day weekend! Open all day Monday for Memorial Day!! The GA Renaissance Festival celebrates its 28th anniversary this year, April 13 through June 2, Saturdays & Sundays plus Memorial Day.Be amazed by the sheer size of the magnificent 32-acre 16-Century Kingdom! Here you’ll find Knights in shining armor and Maidens Faire, King Henry VIII and his Court, and a World Bazaar full of elaborate treasures created by over 150 artisans who perform demonstrations of their crafts. Feast like royalty, endless entertainment, royal petting zoo and amusement park, jousting tournament and more!
Where: Located at I-85 and Exit 61- Peachtree City / Fairburn (See website for directions.)
When: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Who: The Whole Family! 
How: Show Up/Purchase Admission Tickets; Until 6/2/2013
Cost: Kids 5 & Under are FREE. Prices Vary - see website for promotions or CLICK HERE and enter the code MacKids for a special MACARONI KID discount.
For more info: CLICK HERE
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Saturday, May 25 - Barnes & Noble Storytime

Happy Memorial Day!  We're going camping with Ladybug Girl, but there's more to camping than just pitching a tent in Ladybug Girl and Bingo. Next, we're hitting the road with two friends who are always up for adventure in Fred and Ted's Road Trip.
Ladybug Girl and Bingo by David Soman: Book Cover  Fred and Ted's Road Trip by Peter Eastman: Book Cover 
Where: The Forum on Peachtree Parkway, 5141 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092,
When: 11:00 AM
Who: All ages
How: Drop In
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: 770-209-4244
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Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Studio Movie Grill Kidtoons

See Hurray for Huckle on the big screen.
Where: Studio Movie Grill Duluth, 3850 Venture Drive, Duluth GA
When: 11:00 AM (Saturday & Sunday at 11AM)
Who: The Whole Family!
How: Drop-in
Cost: $2 per person
For more info: Click here:
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Teen Scene:

Tuesday, May 21 through Wednesday, May 22 - Ocee Library Exam Study Central

Come cram for exams and feed your brain with knowledge and food.
Where: Ocee Branch Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Ages 12-18
How: Show Up
Cost: FREE!!
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Plan Ahead:

May 29th through June 1st

Wednesday, May 29 - MOMS Club of Alpharetta-East, CFA Meet-up

Are you a stay-at-home mom looking to get out of the house to have some fun and interaction? Well, stop by Chick-fil-A for a morning of play with moms and kids from Alpharetta-East chapter of MOMS Club! This club offers support to local at-home mothers in Alpharetta and Johns Creek. It's a great way to make new friends (moms and kids), join in on wonderful activities and become a part of an organization that understands motherhood. Please see our website for more information and contact us if you're interested in joining or to hear about more events!
Where: Chick-fil-A 4285 State Bridge Rd Alpharetta, GA 30022
When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Moms wanting to join MOMS Club of Alpharetta-East
How: Stop by!
Cost: Free to stop by!
Website: http://­alpharettaeastmomsclub.brave­sites.com
Email: alphemomsclub@yahoo.com
For more info:
 
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Saturday, June 1 - Home Depot Kids Workshop

FREE hands-on workshops offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores. This month make build Lawn Mower Pencil Holder!
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Where: Atlanta-area Home Depot stores
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (First Saturday each month)
Who: Ages 5-12 who want to learn do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and have a sense of pride and accomplishment.
How: Show up
Cost: FREE!! All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative 
  pin and certificate of achievement.
For more info: www.homedepot.com
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Saturday, June 1 through Sunday, June 2 - High Museum FREE Admission Week-End

FREE admission Saturday & Sunday at the High Museum of Art for Fulton County residents and Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders.
Where:
The High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E. , Atlanta, GA 30309
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sunday noon -5 PM)
Who: The Whole Family!
How: Show up
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: Call 404-733-4400 or Click HERE
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Saturday, June 1 - Family Outdoor Movie- "Wreck It Ralph"

Family Outdoor Movie Night “Wreck It Ralph”  Bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs. Enjoy bounce houses, a dance contest, movie trivia, popcorn and lemonade prior to the movie starting. The movie will begin at dark. Please bring any fun summer games and toys to share with their children, such as beach balls, soccer balls, bubbles and blowers, sidewalk chalk, etc. 
Where: Christ the King Lutheran Church 5575 Peachtree Parkway | Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
When: 7:30 PM (Movie begins at dark)
Who: The Whole Family!
How: Show Up!
Cost: FREE!!  We will be accepting donations for the Norcross Co-op’s summer programs for children.
For more info:
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Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!)

Please help me build this list. If you know of any other restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free (or cheap) Specials, please post it in the comments. Thanks!
MONDAY:

Atlanta Bread
Address: 4880 Peachtree Corners Circle
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: 770-662-0900
Monday After 5pm, one free kid's meal per adult meal purchase.

Flying Flying Biscuit Cafe
Address:5270 Peachtree Parkway 
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: (770) 407-5885
Kids eat free Sunday thru Thursday 4pm to close

Golden Corral
Address: 3270 Satellite Blvd.
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: (770)495-7999
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Passport to Puppetry Library Loan Program

Georgia families can now pay a FREE visit to Big Bird, the Fraggles, Wayland Flowers' Madame, and a host of other popular characters by using a library card.

Thanks to a new partnership between the Center for Puppetry Arts and Georgia's Public Libraries, citizens with valid library cards can checkout the Center's new "Passport to Puppetry" at any participating public library in all 159 Georgia counties.

The "Passport to Puppetry" is valid for up to four free museum admissions - a potential savings of up to $33 per family ...

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New Macaroni Kid Feature!

Macaroni Kid is pleased to announce the latest feature to our website—Add to Google Calendar!
 
First we offered “My Macaroni” where you can create a list of events and download a pdf, but now it is even easier to create a list of activities for your family and manage the list so that you never overlook or forget about an event!
 
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How to See ALL of Your Favorite Pages on Facebook

Super Additional info from One of my Readers!!

I ran this article last week and one of my readers, Penny Watcher, was kind enough to send some additional information:

Thanks for putting together that info on FB interest lists. Ijust wanted to add a couple things you might find useful.

1) After you set up your interest list, move the mouse over it and click the pencil icon that appears. Then select "Add to Favorites". That will pop your list up to the Favorites list on the top of the side bar. If you don't like ...

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