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The DeKalb History Center’s July 16 Lunch & Learn will be presented by Linton C. Hopkins from noon to 1 p.m., at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse, 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. Linton will share the history of East Lake Golf Club along with the story of Bobby Jones, Alexa Stirling, and other amateur golfers with a discussion about “East Lake – Where Bobby Learned to Play.”  Told from a dynamic perspective, the book recounts stories from the time Bobby Jones was learning how to play golf and the journey that turned him into one of the greatest…

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension will host an Irrigation Workshop on July 11, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the greenhouse complex at Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. Attendees will learn how to install irrigation systems, maintenance and troubleshooting. Registration is $20 per person. To register, call the DeKalb County Cooperative Extension Office at 404-298-4080 or email Yanni Chen at yc42298@uga.edu.  

The DeKalb Park Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 6 p.m. at the N.H. Scott Recreation Center, 2230 Tilson Road, Decatur. Information will be provided on current park improvements and recreation projects

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a series of public meetings to review the draft plans for Little Creek Horse Farm including park amenities, improvements and to determine the public’s priorities. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 10, at 6 p.m., at DeKalb County Fire Rescue Headquarters(Suite 400), 1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker. Public Meetings Dates Saturday, July 20, 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 1 p.m.

The Bridge at Austin Drive will host its annual Book Bag Bash on Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 1989 Austin Drive, Decatur. The giveaway will include 400 book bags and school supplies, free haircuts, free food and other resources to assist parents, students and teachers in the community get ready for back to school.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a series of public meetings to review the draft plans for Avondale Dunaire Park and the George Luther Drive Property. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 17,  6:30 p.m., at DeKalb Watershed Management Building, 4572 Memorial Drive, Decatur. The meeting will take place in training room A. Information will be provided on current park improvements and recreation projects. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialist, at 404-371-3643 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov.

             Compiled by Mackenzie N. Morgan   Alice Walker set to appear at 75thbirthday celebration The Georgia Writers Museumwill host a one-day celebration of Alice Walker’s 75thbirthday on Saturday, July 13. Walker, who wrote The Color Purple, was born in Eatonton, Ga. in 1944, and will travel to her hometown for a day of festivities. Activities include a viewing of the American Masters documentary, music, readings, tributes, historic tours, and a cocktail reception followed by Alice Walker in conversation with Valerie Boyd, editor of Walker’s forthcoming journals and author of the award-winning biography, Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of…

 Corporate Environmental Risk Management (CERM) will host its summer job shadow program on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. Three times each year, high school and college students are invited to visit the company’s headquarters in Tucker for hands-on activities and a close-up look into the industry and operations of one the largest minority-owned engineering firms in Georgia. Participants embark on a site visit before closing out the day with a small group discussion with CERM’s managing director. Founded in 1995, CERM provides professional engineering, environmental, and program management services to transportation, environmental, water resources, facilities, energy, and federal…

Susan G. Komen®Greater Atlanta plans to continue to help area residents dealing with breast cancer diagnosis. The Komen Atlanta Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) will provide financial assistance for local patients dealing with the crippling costs associated with breast cancer treatment, program officials announced. “The ATAP program is a vitally important resource for our neighbors undergoing breast cancer treatments and supports our Bold Goal to reduce breast cancer deaths by 50 percent by 2026,” said Cati Diamond Stone, CEO, Komen Atlanta. “Thanks to the generosity of our partners, Georgia CORE and the Billi Marcus Foundation, the program will provide support…

  Honoring the work of long-time volunteers Tom and Killian Smith, the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance has announced it will offer a two-week paid internship to undergraduate and graduate students starting this winter. The internship at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve will provide students with experience in a variety of park stewardship responsibilities to inspire them to seek careers in parks, land management, conservation and education. Successful candidates will work on projects such as expanding the Nature Preserve pollinator garden, building trails and managing the geocaching program. The Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve and the Arabia Alliance will begin the internship…