Events, Programs & Fun Things to Do

with other writers and listen to accomplished authors. Daniel Black and Meg Leader will each give presentations and offer tips. Complimentary refreshments will be available during the Network & Nosh mixer (12:45 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.) for members and first-time visitors.

Model Railroad Days

June 24-25

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Southeastern Railway Museum

3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth train-museum.org

Explore Gwinnett’s Seoul of the South Food Tour tickets are available for the 2023 season. Tickets sell quickly, so don’t wait. Dates are set for May 20, June 24, July 8, August 12 and September 16. The tour runs for four hours. Tickets include food at four local Korean restaurants and bakeries; transportation is provided.

June

Camp Confidence: Believe in You

Sundays, June 11-July 2; July 9-July 30 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Unity Atlanta Church

3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners unityatl.org, 770-441-0585

Admission: love offering suggested This summer enrichment program, for youth ages 5-13, is designed to build self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-confidence and charac-

Important Dates

JUNE

Pride Month

Flag Day | June 14

Father’s Day | June 18

Juneteenth | June 19 ter. The program offers two, fourweek sessions on Sundays —June 11-July 2 and July 9-30. For more information and to pre-register, email Leshey Williams at leshey@ unityatl.org.

Writers’ Workshop with Atlanta Writers Club

Saturday, June 17 12:45-4 p.m.

Gwinnett County Public Library — Duluth Branch

3180 Main St., Duluth gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154

Admission: free; registration recommended

Residents aged 19+ will network

JULY

Independence Day | July 4

Bastille Day | July 14

Tisha B’Av | July 27

AUGUST

Purple Heart Day | August 7

Saint John’s Eve Celebration

Friday, June 23

Mass starts 7 p.m.; festivities start 8 p.m.

Mary Our Queen

6260 The Corners Pkwy., Peachtree Corners maryourqueen.com, 770-416-0002

Admission: free

The celebration of Saint John the Baptist, cousin of Jesus, starts with a Mass, then a Blessing of the Bonfire immediately afterward. There will be water balloons, music, popcorn…even a dunking tank. Bring your own chair or blanket.

Bluesberry Beer Festival

Saturday, June 24, 3-10 p.m.

Betty Maudlin Park

1-63 Lawrenceville St., Norcross bluesberrybeerfestival.com

Admission: free

Father’s Day weekend features a celebration of blueberries, beer and local bands in Norcross. Local restaurants offer special blueberry dishes and drinks and bands from all over Georgia come to perform.

Tickets: Adults, $18; seniors 65+, $15; children ages 2-12, $12

The model train layout at the Southeastern Railway Museum will be highlighted. Other attractions include classic trains on display, model layouts, cab and park train rides, model railroad surplus sales and the souvenir shop.

July

Red, White & Boom!

Monday, July 3, 5-10 p.m.

Lillian Webb Park / Downtown Norcross

5 College St., Norcross norcrossga.net

Admission: free Food, live music, face painting and family fun kick off the Independence Day celebrations. An amazing fireworks display will light up the night sky in shades of red, white and blue. Bring blankets and chairs.

JUNE

3: Flicks on the Green - Soul

10: Night Music - Her Majesty’s Request (British Rock & Pop Experience)

17: Sports on the Screen

24: Smr. Concert SeriesGuardians of the Jukebox (80’s tribute band)

SEPTEMBER

2: Flicks on the Green - Coco

9: Night Music - The Foozer Experience (Weezer & Foo Fighters)

16: Bark at the Park 11am-2pm

22-24: Peachtree Corner Festival

30: Smr. Concert Series - Swamp River Revival (Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute)

December

2: Sports on the Screen

9: Sports on the Screen

JULY

1: Flicks on the Green - Back to the Future

8: Night Music - All the Locals

15: Summer Kids Festival 2-5pm

22: Sports on the Screen

29: Smr. Concert Series - Ray Howard Band (Earth Wind & Fire Tribute)

OCTOBER

7: Flicks on the Green - Hocus Pocus

14: Night Music - Chuck Martin & The Line-Up (Country Music)

21: 3rd Annual PTC Decathlon

21: Sports on the Screen

28: Smr. Concert SeriesNashville Yacht Club Band

AUGUST

5: Flicks on the Green - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

12: Night Music - Uptown Funk

(Tribute to Bruno Mars)

12: Light Up the Corners Run

19: Sports on the Screen

26: Smr. Concert Series - Face 2

Face (Billy Joel & Elton John Trib.)

NOVEMBER

4: Sports on the Screen

11: Veterans Day Ceremony

18: Sports on the Screen

25: Sports on the Screen

30: Holiday Glow 5:30-8pm

TIMES

Flicks on the Green: 7pm Night Music: 7pm

Summer Concert Series: 7pm

Yoga on the Green (by Sunny Street Yoga): Tues 8am (May-Sep)

CrossFit (by PPG CrossFit): Thurs 8am (May-Sep)

Cornhole ATL League: Wed 6:30pm (Jan-Oct)

The House at Pooh Corner

July 13-16

Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.

Lionheart Theatre

10 College St., Norcross lionhearttheatre.org

Tickets: $12

This year’s summer kid’s show, The House at Pooh Corner, centers around Christopher Robin and his friends as they agree to run away so Christopher won’t be sent away to “Education.”

August

Light Up the Corners

Saturday, August 12

Twilight Trot 1k start, 8 p.m.; 4M start, 8:30 p.m.

The Forum

5155 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners lightupthecorners.com

Registration: starts at $35 for individuals, $30 for team members

Racers and volunteers are encouraged to sign up soon. All proceeds from the Twilight Trot and 4 Mile run event go to local children and families by giving them the chance to participate in programs and activities at the Fowler YMCA. The post-race party includes prizes for glowiest man, woman, girl, boy and team.

Town Green Calendar

5140 Town Center Boulevard, Peachtree Corners peachtreecornersga.gov

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CrossFit at the Green

Every Tuesday, 8-9 a.m. through September

Admission: free

Everyone is invited, regardless of age or fitness level, to join Terrance Fox with CrossFit PPG for a strength and conditioning workout every Thursday, May through September. Students should bring water (no glass containers), a small towel or two, and a mat if possible; plan to wear workout attire and good shoes.

Yoga on the Green

Every Tuesday, 8-9 a.m. through September

Admission: free

Taught by instructors from Sunny Street Yoga, this is a yoga class for beginners to experienced yogis. Students are asked to bring water (no glass containers), a small towel or two, and a mat if you have one — and wear comfortable clothes.

Flicks on the Green

First Saturday of each month through October. Movies begin at 7 p.m.

Admission: free

Flicks on the Green is a movie series featuring iconic movies. Bring a blanket and stretch out on the lawn to experience movies under the stars. Grab food from your favorite Town Green restaurants and picnic. Low profile lawn chairs are also allowed.

June 3 — Soul

A computer-animated comedy-drama by Disney and Pixar, Soul centers on a jazz pianist who dies before his big break and tries to reunite his body and soul.

July 1 — Back to the Future

Set in 1985, the sci-fi classic follows Marty McFly and “Doc” Brown as they accidentally travel into the past. McFly must fix things so his parents fall in love and he can get back to his own time.

August 5 — Willy Wonka & The Chocolate

Factory

This musical fantasy stars Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, an eccentric candymaker who offers the chance for golden ticket winners to tour his incredible factory. When poor Charlie Bucket finds a ticket, he embarks on a wild adventure with four other lucky children.

Night Music

Second Saturday of each month through September. 7-9 p.m.

Admission: free

Night Music brings live, local bands at Town Green.

— and for lending his guitar skills to Stax Records recording artist William Bell.

Sports on the Screen Town Green

5140 Town Green Blvd., Peachtree Corners

Admission: free

Sports fans are invited to tailgate and cheer on their favorite teams. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own coolers or purchase food and drink from one of Town Center’s many restaurants. For more info, go to peachtreecornersga.gov.

Braves v Rockies — Saturday, June 17, 4:10 p.m.

Braves v Brewers — Saturday, July 22, 7:15 p.m.

Summer Concert Series

Last Saturday of each month through September. 7-9 p.m.

▲June 10 — Her Majesty’s Request featuring Amazing Mongooses brings the British rock experience through music that ranges from the British Invasion through to Brit Pop. The opening band, Amazing Mongooses, is a trio of Decatur locals that perform blues, classic rock and original rock.

July 8 — All the Locals is an Atlanta band with a sound that blends rock and roll with blues and neo-soul. The evening also features singer-songwriter Cody Matlock. He’s known for his music — a blend of a soul, funk and R&B

Admission: free.

Enjoy warm weather and hot musical acts.

June 24 — Guardians of the Jukebox is “a five-star nostalgia ‘80s juggernaut.” They love the 80s and consider themselves more of a high-energy time machine than just a tribute band.

July 29 — The Ray Howard Band specializes in tribute performances and will showcase their Earth, Wind & Fire experience. Lilac Wine opens the evening with tasteful song choices performed in their signature sweet and heady style.

Forum Fit

Every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.

Admission: free This weekly fitness session combines strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness, leaving participants feeling balanced and empowered. Earn a loyalty stamp for every completed class.

Thursday Night Live

Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

Admission: free

Favorite local musicians bring good sounds to the Forum through October. Everyone is invited to kick back relax.

June 22, July 27, August 24 — The Bourbon Brothers, bourbonbrothersband.com

June 29 — Hughes Taylor, hughestaylormusic.com

July 6, August 10 — The Human DJ, thehumandj.org

August 3 — Canon Tyler, canontyler.com

Ladies Night Out at the Forum

Thursday, June 15, 5-7 p.m.

Grab your girlfriends and indulge in a night of strolling, sipping, snacking and shopping for an exclusive Forum experience. The evening includes a complimentary glass of champagne, picnic photo ops and more.

Little Peaches

Last Tuesdays of the month, June 27 and July 25 4-6 p.m.

Admission: free

June 1, July 20 — Taylor Harlow, taylorharlowmusic.com

June 8 — Nathan Angelo, nathanangelo.com

June 15, July 13, August 31 —

Children are invited for an ultimate playdate with kid-friendly crafts, games and entertainment on the last Tuesday of the month. June’s theme is Celebrating First Responders, and July will be all about Party Animals.