Have fun this weekend at Mulberry park

fun and mostly free activities this weekend

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 3, 2008) Head outside and explore the trails as Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation celebrates National Trails Day! A huge success last year, this year's Trail Mix Celebration will be held this Sat., June 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Little Mulberry Park (Hog Mountain Road entrance) in Dacula.

full details follow:

Things to do this New Years Eve

Duluth:

Dance one year out, another in at Encore nightclub in Duluth
Hors d'oeuvres will be served during a buffet from 8-10 p.m. Admission is $30 before Monday, $40 at the door. Special tables will be available for $35-$40. If you've got a big group, consider the VIP area with sofas and high-top tables where guests receive two bottles of champagne and breakfast after midnight. The cost is $800-$1,100. Encore is located at 3473 Old Norcross Road, Duluth. 678-584-1800, www.atlencore.com.

Go to Church, country-style
Country music star Eric Church sings his hit "Guys Like Me" and other tunes. Plus a DJ spins everything from rock to hip-hop. Admission is $35-$100. Doors open at 7 p.m. Monday. Wild Bill's, 2075 Market St., Duluth. 678-473-1000, www.wildbillsatlanta.com.

Lawrenceville:

A Medieval Time in Lawrenceville
Bring in the year in the Middle Ages. The castle's package includes a tour through its torture chamber, a four-course feast, jousting and dancing. Plus a continental breakfast after midnight when balloons drop and guests raise their glasses for a champagne toast. Doors are open at
9:30 p.m. Monday. $84.95 VIP; $74.95 (all ticket prices include gratuity). Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 1-888-935-6878, www.medievaltimes.com.

Ringing in Lawrenceville
Families can ring in the new year with free live music that ranges from jazz to country rock at the Gwinnett Courthouse Square. Kids can check out puppet shows, slides, spacewalks and gyro rides. The celebrating starts at 7:30 p.m. Monday and goes till 1 a.m. The square is located at 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-2639, www.visitlawrenceville.com.

Hang out at the Atlanta Thrashers' practice session at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Atlanta Ice Forum in Duluth. Public ice-skating sessions are held 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 3-5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Night sessions are 8-10 p.m. Monday and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. $7 admission; $3 for children ages 5 and younger. $3 skate rental. The rink is at 2300 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth. 770-813-1010, www.iceforum.com.

Know someone whose Christmas Needs Brightening

12Stone Church in Lawrenceville is looking to make someone's christmas bright.

Anyone with access to the Internet is encouraged to make a nomination — or two, or three. A committee of four church members will decide who gets what.

"We've become known for giving ourselves away," said Norwood Davis, chief financial officer at the Wesleyan church, which has about 3,600 people in attendance on Sunday mornings.

full story here

MLK Day Approved in Lawrenceville

The vote came more than 20 years after the federal government first observed the holiday.
“Probably a lot of people didn't realize it hadn't been adopted here,” said
Lawrenceville resident Inez Yarbrough. (read more)

I know I hadn't. I am glad it was.

This week in Lawrenceville: Blog Recap Nov5-11

Library Board Meeting Re: computer Porn
is the subject of a meeting today.

Private Schools in Lawrenceville GA: E-Z
Private Schools in Lawrenceville GA: A-D
Schools In Lawrenceville GA : Public Schools
is a listing of all of the private schools in the area, with a link to public school listings and discussions.

Somehow I missed the fact that there was an election
gives your the results of of the Nov 6 Lawrenceville Election.

Downtown Lawrenceville Condo's Selling
tells of a project that makes me regret buying in a gated community... I like downtown much better.
Veterans Day Ceremony, Sunday Nov 11, 2007
if you missed it, stop to remember the veterans today.
Burgulars steal from Lawrenceville Charity Store
tells us that even the poor are not safe
Gwinnett County 2008 Budget Proposal is in
gives us the update on the new budget proposal and new jobs in Gwinnett
Be very careful on Route 120
construction can be hazardous
When people ring the door bell
gave me a chance to rant about uninvited vistors
My Absolutely Favorite Lawrenceville Restaurant is...
click here, eat there!
Best Bargains on Black Friday in Lawrenceville GA
Are you ready to shop for Christmas. Have fun getting the best deals
Go Lawrenceville
visit Lawrenceville's online magazine
Teen Driving Deaths
guys.., please be careful out there.

This week in Lawrenceville: Blog recap Oct 29-Nov 4, 2007

Ok, so this is my second week of writing this blog, and I am having an easy time writing it and also enjoying it. Here is the week in review for Oct 28-Nov 4, 2007.

Church list: I spent a good deal of the week compiling a list of churches in Lawrenceville GA. You can find a summary of that list here.

It was also Halloween week, and I found many fun things that you could do like the Aurora Theatre Halloween Show, Halloween Alternatives in and near Lawrenceville, Keep them in mind for last year. In It's Halloween Kids... be careful out there, I gave tips I hope you found helpful and also some Halloween costume ideas.

I also hit on a few local issues:

In Flights from Lawrenceville to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, I asked the question (or re-asked) if you would take advantage of this service.

In Local Parks under construction have little drought impact, I wrote about how new construction is managing to avoid putting a drain on our water resources.

Oh, and in case you don’t already know, Gwinnett Medical Center on 120 in Lawrenceville has expanded.

And then there’s the fun stuff:

In Want Italian for Dinner? I introduced you to my favorite restaurants.

I wrote about the new Gwinnett County teacher of the year.

I introduced you to Discover Mills Mall.

I also told you a little about myself.

Meanwhile I have been working on a Lawrenceville Activity Calendar in which I added all of the times Discover Mills is having pictures with Santa. Another upcoming activity I found is the Nov 8 performance of "Gospel of John".

This week in Lawrencville: Things to do

Thursday Nov 2: "Writing a Business Plan" presentation at Georgia Gwinnett College. $59.00

Friday Nov 3: Gwinnett Realtor Players "Mental Pause, the Hiccups of Life" 8pm. $20.00

Saturday Nov 4: Gwinnett Realtor Players "Mental Pause, the Hiccups of Life" 8pm. $20.00

Brookwood Basketball Association registration for boys 1st-9th grade and girls 1-10 grade.

This week in Lawrenceville: Blog recap Oct 24- Oct 27, 2007

So a few days ago, I decided to start this blog. Call me crazy, Call me bored, Call me inspired… or don’t call me at all! This blog is meant to be read anyway. I will do my utmost to keep this blog alive as a service to residents of Lawrenceville GA. You can help keep it active by forwarding my link to your neighbors, and even adding me as a link to your website. If you have a business in Lawrenceville you would like to advertise, please contact me at mysnellvilleblog@gmail.com.

Here is the week in review:

On October 24th I started and designed this blog. As stated my plans are to include local news, politics, and services. The Sidebar of this blog is where you can look to find listings and resources pertinent to Lawrenceville residents. A big story in the news was a recent attack in Tribble Mills park where a woman’s dog saved her from an attacker. The Drought has been a big topic lately, check out this blog to participate in my short poll on an idea for water savings. On my first day of writing this blog, I also familiarized myself and readers with our local mayor. Also, if you have nothing to do this week, check out the Ghost Tours in the city of Lawrenceville.

On October 25th Water conservation was still on the top of my mind, and this post was prompted by an article by Rick Badie. ATM Crooks are also serious business here lately. If you are new to Lawrenceville, and even if you are not, these important numbers can come in handy.

On October 26, I told you about my favorite Chinese Restaurants. I also wrote about the interesting facts of Lawrenceville GA.

Finally, On October 27, I found information about the Gwinnett Historical Society ,Gwinnett Humane Society, and the Lawrenceville Community Center, just in case you are itching to get involved with something.