The City of Douglasville will be holding a silent auction on Thursday October 29th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Douglasville Downtown Conference Center. All proceeds will go towards the City of Douglasville’s 2009 United Way Campaign. There will be several “Theme Baskets” displayed for attendees to bid on. The theme baskets will cover topics such as sports, fitness, scrapbooking, date night, spa & bathe and Twilight(with midnight showing tickets)!! Each basket can serve as a thoughtful gift item for either yourself or a loved one. Thank you in advance for your support of this worthy cause!!

Douglasville........So You Think You Can Dance?

We are looking for groups in high schools & dance orgainzations to perform and compete for first place on Saturday, October 24, 2009 during the Fall MainStreet Community Market. Please contact Jamie Fritter at 678-715-6068 for more details or at fritterj@ci.douglasville.ga.us.

I like to move it, move it in Downtown Douglasville! The Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) wraps up the 2009 Friday Night Flicks free outdoor movie series on August 7th on O'Neal Plaza. Have one last summer hoo-rah before the school year begins and show us how you like to move it, move it during the pre-show hula-hoop and dance contest.

DATE: Friday, August 7th

TIME: 8:00 p.m. pre-show
entertainment
9:00 p.m. movie

Everyone attending the movie is asked to bring a blanket, pillow, low back chair, or beanbag for seating. This event is free and open to the public. Grab some take out from the local downtown restuarants and join the Douglasville CVB as we Hit the Bricks After Dark with Friday Night Flicks in Downtown Douglasville.

For more information on Friday Night Flicks, please contact Kimberly Weaver at 678-715-6095 or info@visitdouglasville.com.
Douglasville CVB6694 East Broad St.Douglasville, Georgia 30134

Bridal Bootcamp II

Looking for advice on how to plan your wedding? Or haven't even started planning? Join us on August 15, 2009 at The Centre at Arbor Connection for an informative workshop including a fashion show, bridal vendors and cash prizes! You could win $500 cash!

You must register to be a guest, there is limited seating available. Please contact Randi Miles to register at 678.715.6069 or milesr@ci.douglasville.ga.us. If you are interested in becoming a vendor please contact the Douglasville Welcome Center at 770.947.5920 or fritterj@ci.douglasville.ga.us

Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau 6694 Broad Street Douglasville, Georgia 30134

www.visitdouglasville.com

Friday Night Flicks presents...

It's time to cut loose in Downtown Douglasville! Kick-off your Sunday shoes and Hit the Bricks on O'Neal Plaza with the premier of Footloose.
DATE: Friday, July 3, 2009
TIME: 8:00 p.m. pre-show
entertainment
9:00 p.m. movie
Everyone attending the movie is asked to bring a blanket, pillow, low back chair, or beanbag for seating. This event is free and open to the public.

Join the Douglasville CVB and Hit the Bricks After Dark with Friday Night Flicks in Downtown Douglasville. Everybody cut Footloose!

For more information on Friday Night Flicks, please contact Kimberly Weaver at 678-715-6095 or info@visitdouglasville.com. Douglasville CVB6694 East Broad St.Douglasville, Georgia 30134

Taste of Summer
You are invited to come out and sample local fare as you Hit the Bricks in Downtown Douglasville

DATE: July 18, 2009
TIME: 1 - 9 p.m.
LOCATION: Downtown Douglasville
MORE: For more information, please contact Kimberly Weaver at 678-715-6095 or weaverk@ci.douglasville.ga.us

Douglasville's Got Talent

Auditions will run 2 minutes long. Please come prepared with cd, jumpdrive or MP3 player. If providing an MP3 player bring any cables needed. Restrictions: No Fire, dangerous objects, or animals allowed in performances. High risk performances are not allowed. Performers must come to audition fully dressed in performance attire. Performance attire must appeal to a family friendly environment. Auditioning does not guarantee a spot to perform on July 18, 2009. Being selected as a performer does not guarantee the performer(s) will be chosen as winners of the contest. Registration form and fees must be filled out and turned in before July 17,2009 in order to perform. Fees are as follows: $25 for an individual or 2 people, $40 for a group of 3 or more people if selected to perform on July 18,2009. Performers younger than 18, must arrive with a parent or guardian. Acts will be separated by age as follows: 12 and younger, 13-20 years old and 21 and older. Each age group will have a first, second and third place winner. CITI TV will tape auditions and a waiver must be signed.

Flag Day and National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance
DATE: Sunday, June 14, 2009
TIME: 6:45 p.m.
LOCATION: O'Neal Plaza

For more information call Kimberly Weaver at 678-715-6095

4th of July Parade Registration!

2nd Annual Hydrangea Festival

Friday Evening, June 5, 2009
Hydrangea Ball: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: Le Jardin Blanc
Tickets: $50.00 per person

Saturday, June 6, 2009
Hydrangea Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Old Courthouse Museum
This festival is FREE to the public and features
Main Street Market that inculdes a Plant Sale, Fine Arts, Antiques, Jewelry, and more.

A Standard Flower Show: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Admission Featuring a variety of flowers including hydrangeas.
Location: Historic Downtown Douglasville, GA

Daytime Garden Tours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Shuttles available
Tickets: $25.00 per person.
Location: Old Courthouse Museum: Free Admission

Saturday Evening, June 6, 2009
Moonlight & Magnolias: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets: $50.00 per person
This progressive Dinner and Garden Tours will showcase three beatiful gardens.
Tickets are limited.

Sunday, June 7, 2009
A Standard Flower Show: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Daytime Garden Tours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Shuttles available
Tickets: $25.00 per person
This tour features nationally recognized gardens

For tickets and more information, please call 678.838.4449! Please also visit http://www.pennymchydrangeafestival.com/

Friday Night Flicks

Hit the Bricks Friday Night Flicks presents Grease

May 29,2009

O'Neal Plaza, Downtown Douglasville

8 p.m.

Be ready to Hit the Bricks in your saddle oxfords on Friday, May 29th as Friday Night Flicks kicks off with Grease! Are you a cool cat or a square? Take a step back in time to a decade when chicks wear poodle skirts and ponytails and boys sport black leather jackets and jeans. Wear your best 50's outfit and enter the costume contest or maybe you think you move your hips better than Elvis, enter the hula-hoop contest and find out. The 50's diner offers up food and refreshments with hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ, funnel cakes, and cotton candy. It will be a night everyone can enjoy!
For more information, please call 770.947.5920 or visit www.visitdouglasville.com

Cultural Arts Council's Spring Concert on the Plaza

Cultural Arts Council presents

Delta Moon
Saturday May 23, 2009
7 - 9 p.m.
Free & open to the public
Contact: Cultural Arts Council, 770.949.2787
www.artsdouglas.org

Entrepreneur Day

Chamber of Commerce and Douglasville Downtown Development Authority
Learn how to start a business in Douglasville from officals and business owners.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Downtown Douglasville Conference Center
Contact: Main Street Manager, Stephanie Aylworth, 678-715-6092

Vacation Seminar

STAYCATION -- DOUGLASVILLE

Holiday Inn Express, Douglasville
2 - 5 p.m.
770.947.5920, or http://www.visitdouglasville.com/ for more details