Weekend Things To Do: March 8-9-10
From Staff Reports
The neighbors to the east – Peachtree City – are turning 60 years old this year and this weekend, it’s celebration time.
Two events are taking place to commemorate the milestone. On Friday, an “Evening of Conversation” will be held at the Flat Creek Country Club. On Saturday, Drake Field is the site for an afternoon full of activities for the entire family. And later that evening, another fun event is planned – it’s Peachtree City’s Wine Fest: Wine & Warbirds.
And don’t forget to set the clocks forward as Daylight Saving Time takes over at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Weather-wise, both today and Saturday look like the best days of the weekend for outdoor events. Rain is forecast to move back into the area late Saturday afternoon and early evening. Temperatures will be in the mid-60s during the day with lows in the 50s.
Below is the day-to-day listing of events in the area. To have your event published, please email [email protected].
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Exercise is Medicine
The Carnegie Library hosts this 45-minute class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A wellness class for prevention and management of chronic disease conditions. Call for details.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
770-683-1347 • 1 LaGrange St., Newnan
https://www.newnancarnegie.com
Newnan Trolley Service
This free service is offered to take riders from downtown Newnan to Ashley Park. Runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pickup locations at City Hall, the Governor Ellis Arnall Parking Lot on Madison Street, and Ashley Park near DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse.
1-8 p.m.
Campfire Building at the Bend
Learn the basics of campfire building at the Chattahoochee Bend State Park and enjoy s’mores with a ranger! $1 per s’more, meet at Campground #1 host site.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
$1 plus $5 parking
770-254-7271 • 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan
An Evening of Conversation: Celebrating Peachtree City’s 60th Anniversary
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Peachtree City and join in the conversation at Flat Creek Country Club! It’s a casual mix and mingle featuring prominent Peachtree City speakers and our community. This event, ‘An Evening of Conversation,’ will provide an opportunity to gain momentum for the next 60 years and will provide a snapshot of PTC’s humble beginnings and a look at how far they’ve come to the beautiful city today! Food? Of course, hors d’oeuvres.
6-8 p.m.
100 Flat Creek Road, Peachtree City
The Boys Next Door
At the Newnan Theatre Company. The Boys Next Door tells the story of four men with various mental disabilities who have been placed in a group home. It takes place over a two-month period and shows, through a series of vignettes, how the men are trying to fit in and find their place in society again. The men, as well as their caretaker, Jack, have their work cut out for them as they deal with people around them and the world.
8 p.m.
Tickets: $17 Adults; $13 Seniors/Students; $10 Kids (10-and-under)
770-683-6282 • 24 First Avenue, Newnan
http://www.newnantheatre.org/
Local and Live Music
From Kris Youmans’ Music calendar each month in The Paper.
The Alamo – DJ Corey, 9 p.m. • 19 West Court Square, Newnan
The Brickhouse – Kiser, 10 p.m. • 80 Newnan Station, Newnan
The Cellar/The Bays – Right Swipes, 9 p.m. • 20B Jefferson Street, Newnan
Grazing Here – Wicked High Energy Show, 9 p.m. • 2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City
SummerGrove Golf Club – Off Ramp, 7 p.m. • 335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Tire Amnesty Day
Event is sponsored by Keep Newnan Beautiful and Coweta County. Two locations to turn in your old tires – Hunter Recreation Complex in Sharpsburg or the City of Newnan Public Works Facility in Newnan. For Coweta residents only, no businesses. State driver’s license required upon check in. Tires must be free from rims and debris.
8 a.m. to Noon
678-673-5505 • 2790 Hwy. 16, Sharpsburg or 55 Boone Drive, Newnan
Eye-Spy Camera Scavenger Hunt at The Bend
New Eye-Spy Camera Scavenger Hunt at the Chattahoochee Bend State Park. Bring your camera and take a look around our park for the items on our scavenger hunt list. Take a picture with each item on our list and bring your completed list and pictures to the office to claim your prize. Stop by the visitor center to pick up your scavenger hunt checkoff list. Event is free.
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$5 parking
770-254-7271 • 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan
Mt. Gilead UMC’s Annual BBQ
Located next to Blossman Gas on Hwy. 16 in Sharpsburg area.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$10 Adults; $5 Children
2651 Highway 16 East, Sharpsburg
Bald Eagle Program at The Bend
Join our naturalist at the Chattahoochee Bend State Park to learn more about Bald Eagles and take a short hike to resident eagles nest! Meet at Picnic Shelter #2.
Noon to 1 p.m.
$3 plus $5 parking
770-254-7271 • 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan
Newnan Trolley Service
This free service is offered to take riders from downtown Newnan to Ashley Park. Runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pickup locations at City Hall, the Governor Ellis Arnall Parking Lot on Madison Street, and Ashley Park near DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse.
1-8 p.m.
Celebrate Peachtree City’s 60th!
A wide variety of activitie will be taking place at Drake Field as Peachtree City celebrates its 60th Anniversary! Kiddie Ferris Wheel, Train, Extreme Bungee and other activities for the kids. Live music, food trucks and Paddle Boats (limited excursions tickets available) will also be there! After the sun goes down at 7 p.m., ‘The Greatest Showman’ (Rated PG) on an outdoor screen!
2 – 6 p.m.
155 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City
Peachtree City’s Wine Fest: Wine & Warbirds 2019
3rd annual Peachtree City Wine Fest: Wine & Warbirds 2019 at the Dixie Wing Museum! Experience wines in a unique setting! Tickets include unlimited tastings of dozens of wines from all over the world, entertainment, souvenir glass and wine related gift. The event takes place in a beautiful open air hanger that houses WWII era aircraft. Tickets are limited to 400 people. Food will be available for purchase. You must be 21 years or older to attend this event.
6 to 9 p.m.
Tickets: $60
1200 Echo Court, Peachtree City, GA 30269
The Boys Next Door
At the Newnan Theatre Company. Information on this event above.
8 p.m.
Tickets: $17 Adults; $13 Seniors/Students; $10 Kids (10-and-under)
770-683-6282 • 24 First Avenue, Newnan
http://www.newnantheatre.org/
Local and Live Music
From Kris Youmans’ Music calendar each month in The Paper.
The Alamo –Sweet Grass Sally, 9:30 p.m. • 19 West Court Square, Newnan
The Brickhouse – Kiser, 10 p.m. • 80 Newnan Station, Newnan
The Cellar/The Bays – Michael Zaib, 9 p.m. • 20B Jefferson Street, Newnan
Grazing Here – The Purple Madness, 9 p.m. • 2850 Highway 54, Peachtree City
The Mad Mexican – Larry Mills Live, 6 p.m. • 2 East Court Square
Line Creek Brewery – 90s Hip Hoppy Party, 7 p.m. • 150 Huddleston Road, Peachtree City
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
Daylight Saving Time begins
Set your clocks forward one hour as Daylight Saving Time kicks off.
2 a.m.
Bridal Open House
At The Venue at Daisy Hill in Fayetteville. Tour the venue, meet the team, visit with vendors and taste hors d’oeuvres. The first 75 brides to RSVP receive a Gift. RSVP to [email protected].
1-4 p.m.
678-575-9040 • 1048 Hwy. 54, Fayetteville
daisyhillvenue.com
Newnan Trolley Service
This free service is offered to take riders from downtown Newnan to Ashley Park. Runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pickup locations at City Hall, the Governor Ellis Arnall Parking Lot on Madison Street, and Ashley Park near DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse.
1-8 p.m.
Keith Dunnavant’s ‘Spy Pilot’ at the Carnegie
Co-author and Newnan resident, Keith Dunnavant, will present a program on his new book “Spy Pilot” : Frances Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident and a Controversial Cold War Legacy” at the Carnegie Library. Co-authored by his son, Frances Gary Powers, Jr. , “Spy Pilot” reveals new information from previously classified documents that illuminate the true facts in the case. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Book signing to follow.
2 p.m.
770-683-1347 • 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan
newnancarnegie.com
The Boys Next Door
At the Newnan Theatre Company. Information on this event above.
3 p.m.
Tickets: $17 Adults; $13 Seniors/Students; $10 Kids (10-and-under)
770-683-6282 • 24 First Avenue, Newnan
http://www.newnantheatre.org/
BINGO! at Coweta Veterans Club
Newnan’s American Legion Post 57 hosts Bingo every Sunday.There are 5 – $100 games. Up to $1,000 Jackpot depending on number of players. $15 plays all games. Snack Bar. Smoke Free. Off of Hwy. 29N, across from Southern Roots Nursery.
6 p.m.
770-251-6949 • 130 Veterans Rd., Newnan
