🌱 Local Pets Up For Adoption + Douglasville Youth Peace Summit

Hi all! I'm here with your Friday edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Today you'll read about:

• Local pets that are currently up for adoption and looking for a forever home
• Registration for the Summer Break Arts Camp for kids
• Douglasville Police Department is hosting a Youth Peace summit

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Nice with clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Multiple Douglasville pets are looking for a forever home! Over six million pets are given to animal shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and some of them are right here in the Douglasville area. If you’re hoping to add a furry friend to the family, here’s a list of local cats and dogs currently available for adoption. (Douglasville Patch)
2. The Cultural Arts Council (CAC) Douglasville is hosting a Summer Break Arts Camp for kids! The goal of the camp is to encourage and reveal the talents of every camper and to highlight the impact arts have on young children. After a successful Spring Break camp full of color and activities, the CAC will be hosting again for the summer season, Jun. 5-9. Space is limited so register online or in person ahead of time. (Press Release Desk)
3. Mark your calendars for Mindful May Meditation! 2One Life Studio in Douglasville is hosting a sound bath meditation on Saturday, May 13. Listening to calming sounds, singing bowls, and other instruments will help calm the participants and allow them to enter a state of deep relaxation. Some potential benefits of sound baths include reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep, increased feelings of well-being, and more. Bring a yoga mat, pillows, and a blanket! (2One Life)
4. Studio Unlimited is offering a three-hour custom rug tufting workshop today, Apr. 21, at 5:30 p.m. for beginners! Receive detailed guidance on operating a tufting gun and tufting techniques to create your own rug on a 32-inch by 34-inch frame. A tufting gun, primary backing, a selection of yarn colors, tufting frames, fabric glue, and backing finishes are all provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own yarn. (EventBrite)
5. The Douglasville Police Department is inviting local youth, their family, and friends to attend the Douglasville Youth Peace Summit. Churches and other organizations where youth are present are also invited to send a representative. This is a series and the topic of the summit is conflict resolution. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Deans@douglasvillega.gov for more information. (Douglasville Police)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Real Estate Industry Roundtable At Douglas County Chamber (8:30 AM)
• Karaoke Fridays At Amvets Post 118 (6:00 PM)
• Ladies Night Out: Poppin' At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local talent: The Douglasville Police Department is searching for vendors and performers for the upcoming music festival on Saturday, May 13 from 12-5 p.m. Vendor spaces can be rented for $40. Contact Deans@douglasvillega.gov for vendor applications and to be added to the talent line-up! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The "Let's Talk About Change" Spring Festival is taking place Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Vendors, food, inflatables, and law enforcement vehicles will be at the fest. Sheriff Tim Pounds will also speak and answer questions at 12:30 p.m. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Join New Manchester High School at the 2023 Ultimate Band Clash Match-Ups! The event will be held at Tara Stadium on May 7 at 3 p.m. Help support the New Manchester High School band by purchasing your ticket here using the New Manchester option. (New Manchester High School Bands via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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.