The Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, the nonprofit that supports the SAM Shortline Excursion Train, has been awarded another grant from the John Emery Rail Heritage Trust. File Photo
Independence Day is in the rearview mirrir, but there’s still plent of summer and long days left to enjoy.
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When: Saturday, starts at noon.Where: Pretoria Fields Brewing, 120 Pine Ave.Get ready for a legendary Rocktoberfest in downtown Albany at Pretoria Fields Brewery presented by Pretoriafieldsradio.com. Follow Bands for any VIP meet and greets or photo ops. Performers will include: Scotty Austin, Seven Year Witch, The Other LA, Paralandra, Silversel, ManHämmer, ninety5 and Lizz Faith Music.Admission: $15 at the door or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rocktoberfest-3-tickets-999853006257.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Where: Downtown Moultrie.Visit downtown Moultrie for second Saturday. Downtown merchants will be holding sidewalk sales, and several area food trucks will gather around the courthouse square. Select downtown eateries will be open as well! Sidewalk sales run from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., with food trucks on hand from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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When: Saturday, check schedule for start times.Where: AMC Theater, 2823 Nottingham Way.AMC Theatres is inviting moviegoers to beat the heat with a series of family-friendly classics returning to the silver screen, with “Trolls World Tour” on tap for Saturday’s matineet.Matinee admission: $5.For more information go to https://www.activityhero.com/biz-redirect/212498?favorableId=1368279&favorableType=activity_schedule&activity_schedule_id=1368279.
When: Friday, starts at 6:30 p.m.Where: Albany VFW, 315 Philema Road.Danny the DJ and the Still River Band will provide the entertainment. Proceeds from a raffle will support the organization.Admission: $7.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
