July
Lifestyle Calendar
July 14-18 Clayworks Clay Exploration Sandy Springs Summer Camp
Get down and dirty with clay! Explore hand building techniques for creating, sculpting and decorating both useful and whimsical pieces such as tiles, figurines and pots. Pieces may be glazed or painted after a bisque firing. Natureinspired masterpieces! For fees and availability visit SandySpringsMuseum.org.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dunwoody Green Market DUNWOODY BAPTIST CHURCH
This is a producer-only market where only vendors who make or grow what they sell can participate. Various artisans, bakers and unique food purveyors complete the market. All produce vendors grow using organic methods and most are Certified Naturally Grown or Organic. More at DunwoodyGreenMarket.com
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays Brook Run Park
Enjoy community, food and music every week at the food truck fiesta in the neighborhood. Different sponsors and entertainment weekly. Past vendors have included Yumbii, King of Pops, Yum Yum Dessert, Pressed for Time, The Pickle and many more food truck favorites. Visit on Facebook – Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays.
July 4 Dunwoody 4th of July Parade Dunwoody
Dunwoody Home Owners Association hosts a parade featuring marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities. Last year the parade attracted over 2,500 participants and 32,000 spectators! Family fun and great food after the parade at Dunwoody Village. For route map and other details visit DunwoodyGA.org.
July 12
Colorectal Cancer Support Group
Turtle Tours - Rock out with Rocks
Cancer Support Community Atlanta
Heritage Sandy Springs Museum
An educational series for preschoolers ages 2–5. Through stories, hands-on exhibits, songs and crafts, Museum mascots “Sandy” the Chipmunk and “Spring” the Turtle will introduce preschoolers to history. Based on the Smithsonian Institution’s Early Enrichment program. VisitSandySprings.org.
This nonprofit is dedicated to providing a variety of supportive services for cancer patients and their families in a homelike environment in the heart of Atlanta. Facilitated by Merrilee Stewart, LCSWA, and free to attend. They provide informative education programs and fun classes. CancerSupportCommunityAtlanta.org
July 12
July 20
Atlanta Street Food Festival
Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival
Piedmont Park
Goat Farm Arts Center
Celebrating its third year, many of the city’s favorite food trucks welcome diners on Saturday for food and fun to support the Giving Kitchen. From noon to 8 p.m., enjoy a variety of street cuisine at more than 40 food trucks including Champion Cheesesteaks, Yumbii, Ibiza Bites, etc. AtlantaStreetFoodFestival.com
Spend Saturday afternoon checking out chef Ford Fry’s sixth annual event featuring more than 40 chefs, 17 mixologists and 30 farmers from all over the South, teaming up to concoct tomato-related bites and sips benefitting Georgia Organics and The Giving Kitchen. For more information visit KillerTomatoFest.com.
July 12 Concerts in the Park Dunwoody Nature Center
Featuring local folk band Cicada Rhythm, the concert is family friendly and you can bring along a picnic, blankets, etc. to enjoy the evening of music. DunwoodyNature.org
July 5,12,19,26
July 13
Sandy Springs Farmers Market
Concerts by the Springs
Sandy Springs
Heritage Sandy Springs
Connect with local and regional farmers and experience the difference of freshly-picked fruit and vegetables. Sip a cup of freshly brewed coffee while you enjoy a crepe cooked right before your eyes, or an artisan pizza incorporating local ingredients is prepared for you. 235 Sandy Springs Circle NW. For more information – SandySpringsFarmersMarket.com
Grains of Sand Band perform at this annual series of free outdoor concerts, open to the public. Now celebrating its 18th annual year, all concerts are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and are free to the public. Enjoy your summer evening in the company of friends and family listening to the music. HeritageSandySprings.org
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