🌱 Gertrude's House Breast Cancer Walk + Financial Roundtable Event

Hello, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll find news about...

• Gertrude's House upcoming breast cancer awareness walk
• Financial Roundtable Discussion with Douglas County Chamber
• Teen art event at the Douglas County Public Library

But first, today's weather:

A stray t-storm; not as hot. High: 84 Low: 65.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Gertrude's House, a Douglasville-based nonprofit organization, is set to host a "Walk It Out" event for breast cancer awareness on Saturday, Sep. 23. The walk will begin at Stewart Middle School, and attendees can begin registering as early as 7:00 a.m. There will be an opening ceremony at 8:00 a.m., and walking will commence at 9:00 a.m. Gertrude's House is being joined in this event by the Atlanta Chapter of the National Basketball Retired Player Association. Click here to learn more. (Douglas County Sentinel via Facebook)
2. The Douglas County Chamber has announced a Financial Services Roundtable coming up on Friday, Sep. 22 at 8:30 a.m. The keynote speaker will be LaWanna Ross, the chamber's director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. This event is designed for individuals who work in banking, lending, financial planning, and related fields to learn and connect with others in the industry. (Douglas County Chamber via Facebook)
3. It's time to get creative at the Douglas County Public Library! The library's "Bad Art Night for Teens" event will be back on Thursday, Sep. 14 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. This event invites teens to make a masterpiece out of unique or unusual art supplies. (Douglas County Public Library via Facebook)
4. Douglasville's second annual Therapeutic Fall Festival is coming up this Friday, Sep. 15 at Hunter Park. This event will be held at the park's Adaptive Field/Baseball Pavilion or, in the event of rain, inside the Ike Owings Community Center. This free, family-friendly event will include pumpkin painting, games, food, and more. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
5. Sign-ups are now open for the 2023 Winter Youth Basketball League with Douglasville Parks and Recreation. This league is open to players aged 7-12. Practices will begin on Nov. 6, and the season will officially begin on Dec. 9. The city also offers an Instructional League for players aged 5-6. The Instructional League focuses on the fundamentals of the game and will meet weekly from Dec. 4 to Feb. 26. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

Wednesday, September 13

• AquaPole At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• Wine Down Wednesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• Open Studio At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's still time to secure a spot for the Douglas County Chamber Cornerstone Classic! This golf tournament will be held on Oct. 20 at Chapel Hills Golf Club. Click here to register. (Douglas County Chamber via Facebook)
• The Cultural Arts Council has announced the winners of its recent National Juried Art Show. Chantelle Chapman won first place for her work titled, "Restoration (Japanese Ibis)." The exhibit is free to the public and includes over 80 pieces of art. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County via Facebook)
• This Saturday, Sep. 16, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be hosting the Night of the Blue Lights Car Show. This event will take place at the Douglas County Courthouse from 5:00-9:00 p.m. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.