Local Events
"Life in the South at the Time of Mockingbird"
March 7th, 2:30 - 4 pm
Presentation by Dr. Steve Goodson, UWG, Neva Lomason Memorial Library. Join THE BIG READ: To Kill a Mockingbird. All of Carroll County is encouraged to read Harper Lee’s inspiring classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" and participate in some or all of the many activities the Friends of the Library have scheduled throughout the month of March.
Free Career Workshop!
Wednesday, March 3rd.
Are you seeking a new job or career? Located at 70 Horce Luther Drive in Villa Rica. Call 770-459-7012.
Does Place Still Matter? Historic Preservation in West Georgia
Thursday, March 4th, 11:00 a.m.
Presented by Dr. Keith Hebert, assistant prof. of history at UWG and former historian in the State of Georgia's Historic Preservation Office. Dr. Hebert will evaluate the status of historic preservation in the west Georgia region, explore how historic sites contribute to a region’s sense of place and identity, and provide a basic how-to guide that individuals can use to preserve places that matter to them
Biographer Charles Shields discusses his book "Mockingbird: a Biography of Harper Lee"
March 14th, 2:30 - 4 pm
Neva Lomason Memorial Library. Join THE BIG READ: To Kill a Mockingbird. All of Carroll County is encouraged to read Harper Lee’s inspiring classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" and participate in some or all of the many activities the Friends of the Library have scheduled throughout the month of March.
3rd Annual Prance Your Paws for a Cause
Saturday, March 20th 10:00am - 2:00pm
Located at the VPlex in Villa Rica. Fun for the entire family. Door prizes, micro-chipping clinic, obedience training, kids activities, and food. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Trophies for Best in Show! Dog registration is $15 by March 10th, $20 after. Contact Christy Loper at 770-830-5111 for more info. Event website: www.pranceyourpaws.com
"The Art of Book Collecting" with Phil Grant of C. Dickens Bookstore
March 21, 2:30 - 4 pm
Neva Lomason Memorial Library. Join THE BIG READ: To Kill a Mockingbird. All of Carroll County is encouraged to read Harper Lee’s inspiring classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" and participate in some or all of the many activities the Friends of the Library have scheduled throughout the month of March.
"Three Billy Goats Gruff"
Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th 7:30pm presented by the Birmingham Children's Theatre. Located at the Townsend Center for Performing Arts on the UWG campus. Tickets are $12 adults, $9 seniors/military, $5 children, $7 UWG students.
Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Friday, March 26th
At the VPlex in Villa Rica. Registration required at Gold Dust Park.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the VPlex
Friday, March 26th 12:00pm - 2:00pm
From 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Free for children 12 and under.
Mockingbird Scavenger Hunt
March 27, 2:00 - 4 pm
For ages 11-18 with participating downtown merchants in Adamson Square. Join THE BIG READ: To Kill a Mockingbird. All of Carroll County is encouraged to read Harper Lee’s inspiring classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" and participate in some or all of the many activities the Friends of the Library have scheduled throughout the month of March.
The BIG READ Wrap-Up
March 28, 2:30 - 4 pm
Location TBD
Event wrap-up with musical presentations by local high school students, essay awards, etc.. Join THE BIG READ: To Kill a Mockingbird. All of Carroll County is encouraged to read Harper Lee’s inspiring classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" and participate in some or all of the many activities the Friends of the Library have scheduled throughout the month of March.
Villa Rica's Annual Mother/Daughter Tea
Tuesday, March 30th
Located at the Villa Rica Civic Center. Come and enjoy hors d'oevres and tea the way you like it. For ages 8 and up. Registration begins March 30th at Gold Dust Park FREE! Call 770-459-7011 for more info.
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Recurring Events
Carrollton Cultural Arts Center presents "Fred Richards, Paintings in Oils, Acrylic, and Collages."
March 15 - April 18th
Opening reception Friday, Mar. 5th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Free.
"Peter Pan"
March 18 - 21
March 25 - 28
Presented by the Carroll County Community Theatre. Thursday, March 18th - Saturday, March 20th at 7:30pm; Sunday, March 21st at 2:00pm. Thursday, March 25th - Saturday, March 27th at 7:30pm; Sunday, March 28th at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10. For more info, call 770-838-1083.
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