This weekend promises to be a scorcher, but there is lots to do for those hardy enough to get out in the summer heat. Dougherty County is throwing its first-ever Juneteenth celebration, and other organizations also are marking the event, and the Thronateeska Heritage Center is launching its first annual “A Night Under the Stars” block party.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See schedule of events.The Albany Juneteenth Committee has a weekend of events planned to celebrate Juneteenth in the Good Life City.Schedule:Friday gospel concert starts at 7 p.m. at Union Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, 214 E. Oglethorpe Ave.Saturday street festival starts at noon at RiferFront Park featuring music, vendors and kid’s activities.Sunday play, “The Conversation,” at 4 p.m. at the Albany State University East Campus Fine Arts Building.
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When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.Where: Albany Civic Center.The city of Albany is holding its first community event to answer the question “What does Albany do for its citizens.” The event will feature city representatives and departments, local businesses and non-profit organizations to provide information about resources and services they provide. The city will outline the services it provides and highlight employment opportunities.Admission: No cost.
When: Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Hwy. 280 W., Cordele.Peep Peep, Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into town for a day of big dreams and bigger smiles for an interactive train ride, play pod and chance to say hello to Sir Topham Hatt. Activities include 30-minute train rides, putt putt golf, bounce houses, food trucks, model trains and a hay bail maze.Train schedule: Rides at 10 a.m., 11 a.m, noon, 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.Train rides are $22 for ages 1 and up.For more information, visit: https://www.samshortline.com/copy-of-presidential-flyer-1.
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There’s no better place to enhance children’s natural curiosity about their world than at the Thronateeska Heritage Center and Planetarium
When: Saturday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: The Grille House, 105 W. Broad Ave.Concert headliner is Wendell B., featuring Portia P. and Albany’s amazing jazz band, Soulful SOUNDZ.Admission: $50 for singles, $80 for couples. Pay $15 and BYOB.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Highlyfavored105/.
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.
