Revelers can’t wait for Mardi Gras 2011 to begin
Mardi Gras, this year on Tuesday, March 8th is a carnival of colors, a feast for the eyes and indescribable fun that needs to be experienced. New Orleans and Mobile have nothing on Atlanta when it...
View ArticlePresident’s Day 2011 and activities for the family
February 21, 2011 is President’s Day and was originally made into law as a federal holiday to honor George Washington’s birthday. Today it commemorates and honors all United States...
View ArticleMardi Gras 2011 Fundraisers in Atlanta
It’s always a good time to give back and the holiday of Mardi Gras is yet another opportunity to do so.Come and celebrate at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church on Thursday, March 3rd as the parishioner...
View ArticleMardi Gras in Atlanta 2011
Atlantans are unable to celebrate Mardi Gras in the traditional way. Atlanta has no parades.There is no reason to bundle the kids up, put the ladders in the car and get to your perfect spot on the...
View ArticleAtlanta celebrates St. Patrick’s Day 2011
St. Patrick’s Day has turned into a holiday everyone can enjoy, no matter what your background. Atlanta is hosting numerous events to celebrate the holiday, so get ready to wear something green and...
View ArticleAtlanta celebrates Woman’s History Month
It may not be a holiday, but it is certainly a reason to celebrate. The month of March honors the achievements and commitments, women have made to the world. The honor goes to those women who lived in...
View ArticleMore fun in the Atl. on St. Patrick’s Day
Along with the very cool events happening in Atlanta on St. Patty’s Day, an additional few are worthy of note.According to legend, Saint Patrick used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the...
View ArticlePurim in Atlanta
Jews around the world will celebrate the holiday of Purim beginning March 20th. The story of Purim is told in the biblical book of Esther (called the Megillah). The holiday recounts the story of the...
View ArticleWorld Water Day
Today is World Water Day. The United Nations General Assembly designated the 22nd of March each year as the World Day for Water. This week the metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and more than 40...
View ArticleAtlanta celebrates Passover
According to historian, Jennifer Rosenberg, “For Jews, their history, their family, and their relationship with God shape their religion and their identity. The Hebrew calendar is filled with varied...
View ArticleEarth Day activities for kids in Atlanta
Educate your children about Earth Day by taking them to one or more events especially geared to kids. The goal is to focus their attention on the environment and increase their awareness of the world...
View ArticleEarth Day in Atlanta
As its name implies, Earth Day is an endeavor to celebrate our environment and teach us about this earth we live in. Celebrate Earth Day in Atlanta. Include the kids in this education by taking them...
View ArticleHolocaust Remembrance Day
May 1st is Holocaust Remembrance Day known in Hebrew as Yom Hashoah. It is observed with candle lighting, speakers, poems, prayers, and singing. Holocaust survivors speak about their experiences or...
View ArticleAll a Mother needs is her children
May 8th is the day to honor Mother. Material gifts are wonderful; but never forget, the greatest gift you can give is yourself. All a Mother really wants, is to be with her children.On Mother's Day...
View ArticleNational Circus Day
It was 1884 when the Ringling Brother’s Circus first began; and, in honor of the “the greatest show on earth” we celebrate National Circus Day. The circus doesn’t tour in Georgia; but what the...
View ArticleArmed Forces Day
It is the third Saturday in May and today, we traditionally celebrate Armed Forces Day. It is the holiday that honors our military forces in the United States and throughout the world and we thank...
View ArticleIn May we celebrate Seniors
The privilege of becoming a senior allows one to participate in terrific activities in Georgia during older person’s month and they are varied, economical and fun.Today, the City of Suwanee is hosting...
View ArticleMemorial Day Holiday in Georgia
The music is the message. Live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, celebrate Memorial day on Sunday, May 29th, from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. as the National Memorial Day Concert leads the nation...
View ArticleAsk a Stupid Question Day
Since the 1980's, September 28th has been deemed as "Ask a Stupid Question Day!" Classroom teachers wanting to encourage their students to ask more questions and not to hold back because their...
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