GET OUT THERE: Things to do & see this weekend in East Metro
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Alice Queen
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What: Driving Miss Daisy
When: Saturday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m.
Where: The Dinner Club Theater, 2001 Main St., Porterdale
Come out for this dinner and stage performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Tickets start at $65. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. The dinner menu includes your choice of Pot Roast & Gravy, Baked Chicken, Brown Sugar Roasted Ham. Rice & Gravy, Green Beans & Salad.
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What: Orienteering 101
When: Saturday, Jan. 15, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Hard Labor Creek State Park, 5 Hard Labor Creek Road, Rutledge
Using the skills we teach you and a compass that we provide, find and learn about the CCC historic buildings at the park. Program geared towards visitors 8 years and older. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and insect repellent. Pre-registration and social distancing required.
To pre-register, please call the park office. We accept all credit/debit cards. Program limited to 12 participants.
Admission:Â $5
Parking fee:Â $5
Event Phone:Â 706-557-3001
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What: Creekwater Alpaca Farm Barn Tour
When: Sunday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m.
Where: Creekwater Alpaca Farm, 2812 Centerville Rosebud Road, Snellville
Come visit Creekwater Alpaca Farm to pet and feed our alpacas in their pens. We are also home to bunnies, goats, sheep and guinea fowl. For more information, call 877-465-5181.
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What: Back-N-Black: The AC/DC Experience
When: Saturday, Jan. 15, 9 p.m.
Where: Southern Roots Tavern & Eatery, 15 Griffin St., McDonough
Come out to hear this nationally touring group present a set list that spans four decades of AC/DC music, including Highway To Hell, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap and more. Doors open at 6 p.m.; cover is $15. For tickets, go to www.bigtickets.com/events/q/stockbridge-ga-all-dates/southern-roots-tavern
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What: Mobile Food Pantry
When: Saturday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. until noon
Where: Covington First United Methodist Church, 1113 Conyers St., Covington
Come receive produce from the Covington First UMC Food Pantry. The distribution is open to all — no residency requirement. Each vehicle may pick up food for up to three households. The church receives food from the Atlanta Community Food Bank — enough for 200 families. Please note that the food may be completely distributed before noon. The car line begins at 9 .m. on Church Street.
Alice Queen
Editor
I have been editor of the Rockdale Citizen since 1996 and editor of the Newton Citizen since it began publication in 2004. I am also currently executive editor of the Clayton News Daily, Henry Daily Herald and Jackson Progress-Argus.
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