February 2012

Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance ● February 10
7:00pm – 9:00pm. Swing your favorite valentine around the dance floor and enjoy a festive atmosphere with light refreshments. Age 4 – up. $10/person. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee. Pre-registration required by February 9. Call 770.831.4173. Register here

Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance ● February 10
7:00pm – 9:00pm. Celebrate the season of love at our Community Recreation Center! Dress your best and bring your sweetheart to enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, delicious snacks, and fun activities.  Age 4 – up. $10/person. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross.Pre-registration required by February 9. Call 770.417.2200. Register here

Family Valentine Dance ● February 10
7:00pm – 9:00pm. Bring your family to Rhodes Jordan Park and celebrate the season of love! Music, dancing, games, and light refreshments provided. Family photographs available, so dress your best! All ages. $10/person. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 E Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. Pre-registration required by February 9. Call 770.822.5414. Register here

New! Father-Daughter Valentine Dance ● February 11
6:00pm – 9:00pm. She'll be your little princess on a gentlemen's arm as you celebrate a memorable evening! Dress to impress and enjoy music, dancing, games, and a keepsake photo. Snacks and desserts will be served. All ages. $5/person. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Road in Norcross. Pre-registration required by February 9. Call 770.723.9516. Register here

Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance ● February 14
6:30pm – 9:00pm. Think outside the chocolate box this year! Bring your sweetheart for a romantic evening of dinner and dancing this Valentine's Day in the beautiful Superior Court Ballroom. Ladies receive a red rose upon arrival, and then enjoy light appetizers followed by dinner, dessert, and live music throughout the evening. Registration includes a souvenir photo and door prize drawing, too! $60/couple. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. Advanced registration by February 10. Call 770.822.5450. Register here

H.O.O.K.E.D Teen Club ● February 18
10:00am – 2:00pm. Teens, you can make a difference! Join the challenge in drug and alcohol prevention with H.O.O.K.E.D. (Helping Others Organize Kreative Everyday Differences). H.O.O.K.E.D. teens are trained as leaders in their communities and assist with a variety of exciting activities and events throughout the county. Grades 7 – 12. Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Call 770.418.2331 for information and to register.

Senior Tour of Chick-fil-A Corporate Headquarters ● February 22
8:00am – 6:00pm. Truett Cathy took a tiny Atlanta diner and transformed it into Chick-fil-A, the nation's second largest quick service chicken restaurant chain. Wear comfortable shoes for the hour-long tour of the headquarters, see his antique car collection, enjoy lunch, and more! $10.50/person (including Chick-fil-A sandwich, coleslaw and medium drink). Additional food items may be purchased. Age 50 – up. Pick-up at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee at 8:15am, Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville at 8:45am. Call 770.822.5414. Register here

New! Artic Aid Aqua Triathlon and Polar Bear Swim ● February 25
Triathlon at 8:00am – 1:00pm. Polar Bear Swim at 11:00am – 1:00pm. A tri-AQUA-thon competitive triathlon event all in the water – 10 minutes each of aqua running, aqua cycling, and swimming.  Or you can take the plunge down a tower slide into the outdoor leisure pool! (Hot tubs will be nearby for you to thaw out after the event.) Age 15 – up. Pre-registration required for T-shirt. $26/person minimum donation/registration fee includes long-sleeve T-shirt, light snacks, and prizes. Proceeds to benefit Living Waters International at www.water.cc. (Additional donations gladly accepted). Mountain Park Aquatic Center, 1063 Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain. Call 770.564.4650. Artic Aid Aqua Triathlon Register here. Polar Bear Swim Register here

Senior Leap Day Lunch ● February 29
11:30am – 2:30pm. Celebrate having an extra day in 2012 with the staff at Bogan Park! Join us for a soup and salad lunch and Bingo. Bring a white elephant prize to add to the fun! Age 50 – up. $6/person. Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Road in Buford. Pre-registration required. Call 770.614.2060. Register here


March 2012

Yard Sale and Craft Fair ● March 3 ● Free admission!
9:00am – 3:00pm. It's time to sell the stuff that has accumulated in your house or apartment and turn it into cash! The sale is inside the gym, so weather is not a problem! Spaces include one table and two chairs. Free Admission! Only $20/space for Gwinnett residents; $25/space for non-Gwinnett resident. Best Friend Park Gym, 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross. Call 770.417.2212 to reserve your spot. Gwinnett County reserves the right to disallow items deemed inappropriate, no food items are allowed to be sold. Register here

H.O.O.K.E.D Teen Club ● March 3
10:00am – 2:00pm. Teens, you can make a difference! Join the challenge in drug and alcohol prevention with H.O.O.K.E.D. (Helping Others Organize Kreative Everyday Differences). H.O.O.K.E.D. teens are trained as leaders in their communities and assist with a variety of exciting activities and events throughout the county. Grades 7 – 12. Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth.Call 770.418.2331 for information and to register.

New! ● Bridal Brunch and Learn ● March 10
10:30am – 1:30pm. Congratulations on your engagement! Now it's time to start planning your special day! Join us for brunch and a fashion show to learn and hear from wedding industry leaders about the latest trends and how to make the most of your wedding planning experience. There will be door prizes, too! Schedule an appointment for a one-on-one consultation with select vendors. $12/person. Limited seating. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. Advanced reservations required. Call 770.822.5450. Register here

Senior Trip to Queens University Chamber Singers ● March 16
9:00am – 3:00pm. Join us as we enjoy the Chamber Singers of Queens University concert at Spivey Hall at Clayton State University. The Chamber Singers are an auditioned group performing the finest choral repertoire from all periods. Enjoy a buffet style Southern lunch at Buckner's Family Restaurant after the concert. (Bring $15 in cash or check for lunch as Buckner's does not accept credit cards.) Age 50 – up. $16/person (not including lunch). Pick-up at 9:00am at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway in Buford and at 9:30am at Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville. Call 770.614.2060.  Register here

New! ● Run for Your Wife! Dinner Theatre ● March 17
6:00pm – 9:00pm. In partnership with New Dawn Theatre of Duluth, this murder mystery dinner show is suspenseful and thrilling to watch. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal before an exciting evening of laughter and mystery. Dinner is 6:00pm – 7:00pm and the show begins at 7:00pm. All ages. $45/person. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross. Pre-registration required. Call 770.417.2200. Register here

H.O.O.K.E.D Teen Club ● March 17
10:00am – 2:00pm. Teens, you can make a difference! Join the challenge in drug and alcohol prevention with H.O.O.K.E.D. (Helping Others Organize Kreative Everyday Differences). H.O.O.K.E.D. teens are trained as leaders in their communities and assist with a variety of exciting activities and events throughout the county. Grades 7 – 12. Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Call 770.418.2331 for information and to register.

Park'nership ● March 17
10:00am – noon. Join us in beautifying Gwinnett's parks in an exciting and rewarding opportunity to come together and serve with other volunteers in your parks! Ronald Reagan Park, 2777 Five Forks Trickum Road in Lawrenceville. Call 770.418.2331. Register here

Yard and Craft Sale ● March 24 ● Free Admission!
9:00am – 3:00pm. Clean out your garage and closets and get your craft items ready to sell. Event is held rain or shine, no refunds. Reservations required for sellers. All spaces will be outside and are the size of one parking space; only 10x10 canopies allowed. No food items are allowed to be sold. $20/space. Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Vendor space is limited so register early! Call 770.814.4914. Register here

New! ● Spring Fam Jam/Therapeutic Recreation ● March 24
11:00am – 1:00pm. Special Needs kids celebrate spring with fun crafts, scavenger hunt for all levels of participants a yummy lunch picnic and an inflatable for younger kids! All ages, with a caregiver/family member. $5/person. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. Pre-registration required by March 20. Call 770.822.5414. Register here

New! ● Aquatic Facility Operator Course ● March 27 – 28
8:00am - 5:00pm. A nationally recognized certification course offered in partnership with National Recreation and Parks Association and Georgia Recreation Association. $250/full course or $100/recertification. Mountain Park Activity Building, 1063 Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain. Pre-registration required. Call 770.822.8849.

Bunnies, Baskets, and Bonnets for Seniors ● March 30
9:30am – 11:30am. Hop on over, enjoy light refreshments, and join us as we "bring out the kid in you!" Bring your basket for this egg-straordinary egg hunt and wear your decorated bonnet or hat to be judged for prizes. Lite refreshments will be served. Age 50 – up. $5/person. Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville. Pre-registration required by March 23. Call 770.564.4680. Register here

Enchanted Evening Home School Prom ● March 30
6:30pm – 9:30pm. It's sure to be an Enchanted Evening with dinner, music, and dancing! Come dressed to impress and masked to hide in your most creative mask! Open to all ninth through 12th grade home schooled students. $35/person or $60/couple. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. Pre-registration required by March 26. Call 770.822.5450. Two parent chaperones needed to attend. Parent e-mail and phone number required when registering. Register here

Bunny Bash Breakfast ● March 31
9:00am – noon. Hop on in for breakfast and pictures with your furry friend, the Easter Bunny! Fun crafts and Easter egg hunts, too! Ages 3 – 12 (parents must attend with child). $5/child; parents may attend free, but are $5/each to enjoy breakfast. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Road in Norcross. Pre-registration required by March 29. Call 770.723.9516. Register here

New! Learn to "B" a Beekeeper" ● March 31
10:00am – noon. An introduction to the hobby of beekeeping while sampling different types of honey, too. Learn the lifecycle of the honeybee and its' role in our eco-system and observe a hive under the tutelage of a master beekeeper. All ages. $10/person. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee. Pre-registration required by March 20. Call 770.831.4173. Register here

New! ● Spring Break Family Kick Off ● March 31 ● Free admission!
10:00am – 4:00pm. Save your gas, and enjoy a fun stay-cation in Gwinnett! This all day, fun filled family event where you can play volleyball, badminton, horse shoes, basketball, and other fun activities! Plus a special Kid's Only Yard Sale, food vendors, and carnival games! All ages. $10/wrist band for games. $20/yard sale booth or $50/food vendors. Concession or Kid's Only Yard Sale vendors. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. Call 770.822.5414.

New! ● Ant Hill Live ● March 31
11:00am – 1:00pm. Enjoy an entertaining stage performance engaging and educating audiences on the important life lessons of P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E. and Teamwork! The audience-participation performance comes alive with larger than life characters! All ages. $10/person. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross. Pre-registration required. Call 770.417.2200. Register here

New! ● Line and Swing Dance Marathon ● March 31
6:00pm – midnight. It's nothin' but dancing in the gym! Follow along to country, hip-hop, and pop music for all levels of dancing in line and swing. Drinks are provided, bring a dish to share. Age 15 – up. $4/person. Best Friend Park Gym, 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross. Call 770.417.2212. Register here