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🌱 Senior Trunk Or Treat + Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show
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Hello, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox this autumn morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:
- Trunk or Treat for senior citizens
- The Passion for Pink Fashion Show for breast cancer awareness
- Free yoga classes at Twin Ponds Escape
But first, today's weather:
Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 51.
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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:
- Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Douglas County branches of the West Georgia Regional Library System have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to Douglas County Public Library for Baby Toddler Storytime tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 29), or enjoy Twisted Stitches Yarn & Needlework Club at Dog River Public Library on Nov. 9. Visit the library website to view everything happening at the Dog River, Douglas County, and Lithia Springs branches. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
- Trunk or Treat isn't just for kids anymore — adults can get in on the fun, too! The Alice J. Hoffman Community Center is offering a fun, safe, sweet time for Douglasville residents 50 and over. The event will be held tomorrow at 12 p.m. (AARP)
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month is closing with fashionable flair, thanks to the Passion for Pink Fashion Show. This gorgeous fashion show honors breast cancer survivors, warriors, and advocates. The fashion show will be hosted by the Pink Frog Foundation in partnership with Arbor Place Mall. Admission is free! (Patch)
- Douglasville residents who need a little rest and relaxation are more than ready for some free yoga! Twin Ponds Escape will be hosting free yoga classes throughout the fall, and this weekend is the first class of the season. With two different instructors, visitors can learn how to combine their bodies and minds for inner peace. To register for a class, visit the link. (AllEvents)
- If you’re hoping to add a new pet to your household, check out these shelters in and around Douglasville for a furry friend to take home. The Douglasville area has dogs, cats, and a variety of exotic pets that you're sure to fall in love with. Visit the link to learn more and see if these pets are the ones for you! (Douglasville Patch)
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Today in Douglasville:
- Autumn Lucid Lake at Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
- The Littlest Halloween Party at Room6Twelve (8:30 PM)
- Blue Penguin Car Wash's Halloween Tunnel Of Terror at Fairburn Road (9:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Celebrate the season with Boo Grams at Dugan Elementary! You can buy them for your child's whole class for a fun and festive way to enjoy Halloween! (Dugan Elementary PTA via Facebook)
- If you have little trick-or-treaters hungry for candy, stop by the Douglas County Courthouse today for some delightful sweets and Halloween fun. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
- Have your children downloaded the Douglas County student app? It lets students connect in a safe, smart way while still having fun, so download it today! (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
- Congratulations, Tony McDowell! The horseback rider ran away with the SAYR Hunter Huey Memorial Scholarship and the title of SAYR champion bareback rider at SAY-Rodeo. (SAY-Rodeo via Facebook)
You're all caught up for today! 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.
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