🌱DeKalb's Department of Recreation's Opening Ceremony+Atlanta Science

Hi there everyone! It's Sunday in Decatur-Avondale Estates and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally, including updates on:

• Atlanta Science Festival events
• DeKalb County Department of Recreation's, official opening ceremony
• The CSD School Board's five-year strategic plan

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and colder. High: 44 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

1. Atlanta Science Festival events are taking place throughout Metro Atlanta. The festival is celebrating its tenth year in existence. The events are ongoing until March 25. The price ranges vary for admittance and participation and some of the events are actually free! On the final day, March 25, attendees may enter Piedmont Park for a free interactive science booth and live presentation between 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. ( https://atlantasciencefestival...)
2. DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs is scheduled to hold its official opening ceremony for Pendergrast Park and its newly installed playground on Thursday, March 30, at 10 a.m. $577,818 was spent to complete the park improvements. Funds to complete the project were partially provided by the Park Pride’s Community Building Grant, supported by The Home Depot Foundation, Commissioner Michelle Spears, The Friends of Pendergrast Park, and the Parks Department. The public is invited to join the ceremony. For more information, you may contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialist, at 404-710-6331 or (lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov. https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov...)
3. The CSD School Board's five-year strategic plan has been decided upon. The plan will be used as a guide to bring out the best efforts from the districts, students, educators, and community members. The plan also provides ways CSD can better approach and resolve disparities and injustices. According to Superintendent Maggie Fehrman, "this plan will ensure CSD can equitably and effectively meet the needs of all of our students.” (Decaturish.com )

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Garden Wonders- Outdoor Event, Nature & Environment, 10:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. (https://atlantasciencefestival...)

From my notebook:

• Wellroot Family Services' 2023 Woman of the Year is Vivian. Vivian was nominated by the Wellroot staff for her integrity, knowledge, and tireless devotion to Wellroot's mission. Congratulations! (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• Having trouble getting Libby to work on your device? Have questions about basic computer functions? The Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library can help with that and basic computer questions. You can set up a one-on-one session with a librarian at your local library on Wednesday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (https://events.dekalblibrary.o...)
• View the wonderful art of Stone Mountain native Jen Padron, on display throughout the month of March. Art and biographical information will be displayed with exhibit pieces. (https://events.dekalblibrary.o...)

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• Meet the Winners! DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (DSO) (March 21)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

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