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Coming Up: Art Show at Jones Bridge Park and More
The Gwinnett Parks & Rec calendar for April includes a photography contest, art shows. Mother-Daughter-Dolly Tea, Wheels & Deals Car Show, yard sales and Meteor Camp out.
Gwinnett Parks & Rec's April calendar features an arts show at the popular Jones Bridge Road Park, located in Peachtree Corners.
April 13, 10:00am-6:00pm – Art on the Chattahoochee
Free admission! Bring your friends and family as we showcase Gwinnett’s finest artists and their work by the beautiful Chattahoochee River. Discover unique crafts including jewelry, paintings, and more. Plus, fun activities for the kids and raffle prizes! Vendors must be pre-screened and pre-registered by 3/15 to participate, call 678.277.0920 Jones Bridge Park, 4901 E. Jones Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners.
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Through April 12, 10:00am-4:00pm – Spring Art Show
Free! View the of work of artist, Christopher Sherry, which includes self-portraits, landscapes and still-life in mixed media to include pastels, oils and water colors. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville 30046.
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Through April 20 – Art Thru the Lens
Fourth annual photography contest where visitors vote for their favorite! Photographers can submit two framed and matted photos in the landscape, pet, or still life categories. Entries due on or before the week of 2/19, all submissions must be approved in advance. Winners announced at an artist reception featuring awards and light refreshments 2:00pm-4:00pm on Saturday, 4/20. Age 50-up, $10/artist, call 678.277.0910 to register with code GPCC14186. Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.
Through May 31 – Two For the Show
Free! Enjoy this Art Show featuring two talented painters. June Gotthardt’s landscape scenery of the North Carolina mountains will leave you with a longing for Appalachia. Karen Devine’s award winning pieces embody a child-like sense of wonder. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.
April 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm – Let’s SING for Ice Cream!
I scream, you scream, we all enjoy ice cream! Create your own ice cream sundae and sing along to your favorite oldies but goodies! Age 50-up, $3/person, must pre-register by 4/15. Register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: BPSC14106 or call 678.277.0179. Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville.
April 20, 11:00am-1:00pm – Doll and Me Tea
We’re bringing out the silver service and china for this fun Mother-Daughter event. Bring your little girl and enjoy a traditional “tea” in the Superior Court Ballroom. She’ll have a chance to make new friends and be in a fashion show with her doll! (Girls and dolls can even dress alike, too!) Seating is limited, register early. Age 4-11; $11/person; must pre-register by 4/17 online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code GHCH14772 or call 770.822.5450. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville
April 20-21, 6:00pm-8:30am – Meteor Madness and Campout
It’s a night under the stars! Enjoy a traditional camp dinner, watch and learn about the Lyrids Meteor Shower, participate in fun activities, plus breakfast in the morning! Bring your own tent and camping gear (no fires allowed). Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. All ages, $8/person or $30/family of 4; must pre-register by 4/8 online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code BPCC14184 or call 678.277.0850. Little Mulberry Park, 3855 Fence Rd, Auburn.
April 27, 9:00am-2:00pm – Yard Sale
Free admission! Clear out your clutter and make some cash at this rain or shine event! Reserve your space today! Gwinnett County reserves the right to disallow items deemed inappropriate, no food items are allowed to be sold. Vendors can choose and outside or inside space. $21/outside paved 10’x10’ space, register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code MPAB14105 or $26/inside space register online with code MPAB14104 or call 678.0179. Mountain Park Activity Building, 1063 Rockbridge Rd., Stone Mountain.
April 27, 9:00am-3:00pm – Spring Cleaning Yard Sale
Free admission! It's time for spring cleaning! One person's trash is another's treasure, so turn those unwanted items into cash! Rain or Shine. Gwinnett County reserves the right to disallow items deemed inappropriate; yard sale vendors are not allowed to sell food items. Vendor spaces will be outside in two parking spots! $21/ yard sale vendors or $51/food vendors; potential vendors must submit an application to obtain a space, call 678.277.0890. Rhodes Jordan Park, 100 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville.
April 27, 10:00am- 2:00pm – Wheels & Deals Car Show
Free admission! Flex your automotive muscle and provide some vehicular eye candy to the public! Visitors will vote for their favorite show car, hot rod, or muscle car, for the coveted title of "Best in Gwinnett." Vendors are also encouraged to sell their automotive merchandise. $15/car or vendor; must pre-register by 4/19 online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code GPCC14150 or call 678.277.0910. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy., Suwanee.
Senior Recreation Clubs - Visitors are always welcome! Bring your covered dish to share!
Best Friend Club 11:30am 2nd TH Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center
Bogan Gold Wing 11:00am 2nd W Bogan Park Community Recreation Center
Dacula Rainbow 11:30am 1st TU Dacula Park Activity Building
Evergreen 11:30am 4th TU Mountain Park Activity Building
Get Up & Go 11:30am 2nd TU Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center
Lawrenceville Fun Time Club 11:30am 1st F Bethesda Park Senior Center
Shorty Howell Hi-Steppers 11:00am 1st TH Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
Suwanee Goodtimers 11:00am 2nd TU Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park
Source: Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Department
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