🌱 Library Craft Bags + Free/Reduced Meal Deadline + Memorial Ride

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Here are the top five stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. The new monthly My Little Library bags are now available for pickup at any Paulding County Library location. The September bag is the last in the Planting Literacy series and includes a copy of Lola Plants a Garden, as well as supplies for a DIY sponge sprout houses craft. Bags are designed for children up to 10 years old and are limited to one per family. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
2. Attention Paulding County School District parents: the grace period for students who do not have an approved free/reduced meal application for the 2022-2023 school year will end soon. Applications must be received, processed, and approved prior to next Monday, Sep. 12, for students to continue receiving meal benefits without interruption. To avoid the expiration of benefits on Wednesday, Sep. 14, complete your application today via the district website. (Paulding County School District)
3. There is still time to register for the 17th Annual Lamar Hunton Memorial Ride, which will take place on Saturday, Sep. 24. The ride will start at the Paulding County Sheriff's Office at 10:00 a.m. and end at the Pineland Youth Home in LaGrange. Lunch will be provided, and there will also be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
4. A new Georgia state law on screening K-3 students for dyslexia goes into effect next school year, and Paulding County School District officials are already preparing. Last Friday, the district invited dyslexia expert and long-time special education educator John Connor to speak to 400 elementary teachers about how to implement structured literacy practices that meet the needs of all students. The talk reinforced PCSD's project of implementing evidence-based literacy instruction in all its classrooms, which has been in progress over the past several years. (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
5. Pokemon Players has quickly become the most popular youth program offered by the Paulding County Parks and Recreation department, but there are still a few spots remaining for the Session 6 class. To learn more or register your child, call Mt. Tabor Park at (770) 505-3885. Don't forget to visit the link to check out photos from last week's Pokemon battles. (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs via Facebook)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking At Rodney's BBQ & Catering (8:00 AM)
• Homeschool Wednesday: Photography At New Georgia Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Ladies Night At Broken Anchor Winery, Acworth (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Stop by the annual Paulding Meadows Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend, Sep. 10 and 11, to enjoy 275 vendors and 20 different food concessions! Admission is $3.00 or free for children ages 12 and under. (Paulding Meadows Arts & Crafts Festival via Facebook)
• Don't forget to join the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office this Sunday, Sep. 11, for the 21st Annual 9/11 Ceremony. The memorial event will begin promptly at 8:40 a.m. at the 9/11 Memorial in Mt. Tabor Park. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Tickets are still on sale for the Dine & Wine event hosted by the Paulding Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas Markets. Get yours now, and get ready for a fun-filled night of food, music, games, and wine on Sep. 16 at 6:00 p.m. (Paulding County Chamber of Commerce - Georgia via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.