The Weekend Guide: Things To Do – June 9-10-11
From Staff Reports
Below are fun, educational and family-friendly events in-and-around Coweta County during this second weekend of June.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
June 9, FRIDAY
Coweta County Public Library Events
Central Library, 85 Literary Lane, Newnan • 770-683-2052
10:30 a.m. … Storybook Yoga – Join us for a kid-friendly movement at the library! Designed specifically for children to combine fitness and movement with literacy and language. Stories incorporate yoga poses and movements into fun stories, fostering creative thinking, a love for reading, and an ever growing vocabulary. (Ages 3 & up). To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storybook-yoga-central-library-registration-491808230657.
11:15 a.m. … Yoga for Teens – Yoga is good for the mind and body, so join us for this weekly free yoga class specially designed for the teen/tween crowd! Yoga is a healthy way for family members of all ages to stay fit and find their inner calm, and it’s easy to do almost anywhere with minimal equipment. After a few fun sessions, you might just find yourself practicing yoga with your friends every day. For teens/tweens 10-18 years of age. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-for-teenstweens-central-registration-598633487877.
12:30 p.m. … Chair Yoga – Seniors…join Powell Branch Library for the perfect mental and physical break with an all-levels yoga class! Chair yoga, a gentle form of yoga that’s done while seated or using a chair for balance, makes the practice more accessible. Yoga is a healthy way for family members of all ages to stay fit and find their inner calm, and it’s easy to do almost anywhere with minimal equipment. After a few fun sessions, you might just find yourself practicing yoga with your family every day. For seniors and adult beginners. (Ages 18 & up). To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chair-yoga-central-registration-598644922077.
Senoia Branch, 148 Pylant Street, Senoia • 770-599-3537
11 a.m. … S.T.E.A.Ming Together Now – A S.T.E.A.M program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) using varied mediums to explore our world. We will listen, observe, create, test our theories, and have fun learning in the world of STEAM. (Kids ages 5-12 years). Today’s theme will be to watch things grow (planting vegetables and flowers to observe their progress through the summer). To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steaming-together-now-registration-628784259647.
Powell Branch, 25 Hospital Road, Newnan • 770-253-3625
11 a.m. … Lego Club – Calling all Lego Fans…come build with us @ the Powell Branch Library! We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination! Bring an adult and come play Legos with us! Join us for free play or try a building our special challenge each program. (Kids ages 5-12 years). To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lego-club-registration-597779724247.
1 p.m., 1:45 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. … F.R.I.E.N.D.S. – Teen Crime Mystery – Help us solve the Teen Crime Mystery: The One with the Mystery @ the Powell Branch Library! TBD – will be two versions: a beginner level and a challenge level. (Ages 10-18 years). To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-themed-teen-crime-mystery-registration-597848740677.
Grantville Branch, 100 Park Drive, Grantville • 770-683-0535
Noon … Summer Lunch – Grantville Branch Library offers FREE LUNCH this summer for all ages! The Grantville Branch Library will provide FREE, nutritious meals at no cost to children in the communities. Come on out, fellowship, and share a healthy meal at the library with friends. (All ages).
2 p.m. … Ade & Ade Reads Juneteenth Celebration – Explore and experience other cultures at the Grantville Branch Library! Come out as we introduce participants to cultures other than their own through clothing, songs, and movement, thereby promoting cultural awareness and diversity at a very young age. (Kids ages 3-6 years). To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ade-ade-reads-juneteenth-celebration-registration-630232661857.
June 10, SATURDAY
Senoia Farmers’ Market
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 40 Travis Street, Senoia
It is a community-oriented marketplace that features a variety of local farmers, food producers, artisans, and craftsmen. You can find a wide selection of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables, herbs, and flowers. There are also local food producers selling homemade baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, and other artisanal products. The market also features handmade crafts, such as pottery, jewelry, and textiles. Visitors can enjoy live music, food trucks, and other family-friendly activities. EVERY Saturday.
Coweta County Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. to Noon at Asa M. Powell Sr. Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan
Every Wednesday and Saturday (thru mid-October) Local farmers offer homegrown fruits, vegetables, homemade food items, plants and more!
Peachtree City Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
This market brings approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats, honey, eggs, prepared foods and so much more. It’s the perfect place to find the consummate gift for the foodie in your life and visitors will also find live music going on.
Volunteer 2nd Saturday Workday
9 a.m. at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan
Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be spreading shale around the Visitor Center firepit to finish it out. Meet at the Visitor Center for check in.
NRPA Family Health & Fitness Day
10 a.m. to Noon at First Avenue Park, downtown Newnan
Join Newnan Leisure Services for their inaugural National Recreation and Park Association Family Health and Fitness Day at First Avenue Park. Enjoy quick exercise sessions presented by local health and fitness providers, visit local vendors for wellness tips and food, and let the kids run wild through the blow-up obstacle course. Contact Katie Mosley, Leisure Services Manager for more info. [email protected]; 678-673-5507.
Habitats Make the World Go Round
10 a.m. at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan
Bring your creative shoes and make your own habitat using paper cut outs. You’ll learn about the different parts of a habitat and how energy flows in an ecosystem. $2 a person. $5 per vehicle or mil/vet $3.75. Please call the visitor’s center to pre-register at 770-254-7271.
Serenbe Wine Tasting
4 p.m. at The General Store at Serenbe, 10642 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills 30268
Taste wines from around the globe with tasting notes and small bites. $35 per person. Email [email protected] for more information. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-store-at-serenbe-wine-tasting-tickets-507766682817?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
June 11, SUNDAY
Magic at the Wadsworth
4 p.m. at Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street, Newnan
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon supporting the Hope Global Initiative! Singing, dancing, comedy, and magic all in one place, sponsored by Newnan’s Kiwanis Club. Bring the family, have a blast, and make a positive impact in our community. Tickets are $25 for adults plus 1 free Kids ticket; $5 for Kids 12 and under. Purchase tickets here: Eventbrite
Murder Mystery Auditions
7 p.m. at Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
Newnan Theatre Company is holding auditions on June 11 & 13 for their upcoming interactive murder mystery – The Dusk Dimension: A Story of Pine Hills Estates. If you want to be a part of the action, head over to their website for more information. This is your chance to bring your acting skills to the stage and immerse yourself in an exciting theatrical experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your talent and be a part of something special.
