Community Corner
Goodies to Gospel Music
From a Black History Month celebration to crafts, there are a number of ways to entertain the kids this weekend.
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Here are some fun activities for your family to try in the coming weeks.
Crafts, gospel music and art — pick and choose from an array of upcoming events.
Why Go? Not only will author Debbie Byrd read to children, she will also have crafts, coloring books, stickers and goodies for them.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 6 p.m. Feb. 19
Why Go? Celebrate Black History Month with phenomenal choirs, dance groups and soloists such as Saint Paul AME Church, , , , and .
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Earth, Paint and Fire, 1025 Rose Creek Dr., Woodstock. Feb. 22-24, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: You won't have to pay thousands for new art pieces for your home. Your kid will also get to dabble in pottery, painting and clay building.
Pricing: All three sessions are $80 plus tax. Sign up a sibling and get a 10 percent discount. Before tax, the Tuesday/Thursday sessions are $54 and the Wednesday session is $34.
Where/When: 765 Ash St. (off Interstate 575, exit 14). Open Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Kids and parents alike will love sliding down giant slides, jumping in huge bounce houses and running through inflatable obstacle courses.
Pricing: $7 for children over 3 and older; free for children 2 and under.
Where/When: Tanglewood Farms, 171 Tanglewood Dr. Exhibit runs until Feb. 28. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: You'll get to pet and learn about miniature farm animals.
Pricing: Bring a can of soup or mittens for the needy and entrance is $10.
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