May 2013 Gwinnett Parks & Recreation Calendar

May 2013

May 1 to May 31 – Two For the Show Art Show

Free! Enjoy this Art Show featuring two talented painters. June Gotthardt’s landscape scenery of the North Carolina mountains will leave you with a longing for Appalachia; and Karen Devine’s award winning pieces embody a child-like sense of wonder. Call 678.277.0910 for information. Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Hwy., Suwanee. 

May 4, 6:00pm-8:00pm – Twilight Hike

Enjoy an easy, guided hike featuring the natural world as it settles into evening. Amble through Piedmont Forests and marshlands as dusk turns into night. All ages, $5/person. Register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: GPCC14277 or call 678.277.0910. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

May 6, 3:00pm-5:00pm – Monday Movie Matinee

Our Movie Matinee series is back! Bring a friend and enjoy a bargain movie with popcorn and drink included! $2/person, must pre-register. Call 678.277.0179 for movie selections and reservations. Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville.

May 8, 11:00am-1:00pm – Hotdogs and Horseshoes

It’s an old fashioned picnic of hotdogs and lawn games! Enjoy this outdoor lunch and fun activities! $5/person, must pre-register by 5/3. Register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: BPSC14201 or call 678.277.0179. Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville.

May 11, 8:30am-1:30pm – Spring Fling and Yard Sale                           

Free admission! Get out and enjoy spring with fun inflatables, games, crafts and vendors galore! (Some activities may have a minimal charge). Vendors will be selling crafts and yard sale items (no food please). GCPR reserves the right to disallow any items deemed inappropriate. Event held rain or shine, no refunds. Reservations required for sellers, space is limited, so register early! $20/space with 6’ table, register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code LSCC14209; or $15/space without table with code: LSCC14212 or call 678.277.0860. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd, Norcross.     

May 11, 10:00am-5:00pm – National Train Day

Free! Celebrate National Train Day in the park! The Vines Garden Railroad will celebrate its seasonal opening of the only public G scale garden railroad in the state of Georgia. Activities ongoing from 10:00am to 2:00pm will include arts, crafts and games for children; snacks and refreshments will be available. The trains will operate until 5:00pm. Check www.vinesgardenrailroad.com or call 678.277.0900 for more information. Vines Park, 3500 Oak Grove Rd, Loganville.

May 11, 11:00am-1:00pm – Kids Cooking Class

You and your little chef will enjoy time in the "kitchen", or rather the Superior Court Ballroom. We'll be whipping up yummy, no-bake, kid friendly creations that will please them and you, 'cause they're so easy!  Price includes toque and apron for each child. Ages 4 – 11, $16/child and $6/parent. Must pre-register by 5/6. Register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: GHCH14403 or call 770.822.5450. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan St, Lawrenceville.

May 17, 11:00am-1:00pm – Hawaiian Luau                                            

Celebrate the warm weather with a Hawaiian Luau! Invite your friends to enjoy festive games, tasty lunch, and music, and don’t forget to wear your flowered skirts and shirts. We will provide the leis and a tasty luau lunch. $10/person. Register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: GPCC14210 or call 678.277.0910. Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Hwy., Suwanee.

May 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm – Artist Reception

Free! Meet artist Bree Sauers and be one of the first to see her artwork on display through August 16. Call 770.822.5450 for information. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan St, Lawrenceville.

May 17 to August 16, 6:00pm-8:00pm – Three Dimensional Art Show    

Free!  Bree Sauers of Tannery Row Artist Colony creates treasures from discarded finds. View an exhibit of mixed media which includes landscapes, still-life and a paper and plaster dress collection! Call 770.822.5450 for information. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan St, Lawrenceville.

May 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm – National Kids to Parks Day

New! Families in cities and towns around the country will gather in parks for a nation-wide day of outdoor play, wildlife education, and kids’ crafts! Bring a picnic lunch and make it a day! Age 4-15, $2/child and free for adults. Register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: SHVR14203 or call 678.277.0900. Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth.

May 18, 10:00am-noon – Bike Rodeo   

New!  Bring your bikes out for a fun day in the park in conjunction with National Kids to Park Day! Challenge a friend to a bike relay race, decorate your bike, and get it checked for safety.  All ages, $6/person. Must pre-register by 5/14.  Register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: BPCC14210 or call 678.277.0850. Bogan Park, 2723 North Bogan Rd, Buford.

May 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm – Trivia Night 

New! Gather the gang and come test your knowledge of pop culture, history, science, sports, and more! We’ll provide drinks and popcorn and you can bring a snack to share with your team if you like. Age 18-up, $6/person. Must pre-register by 5/11. Register online at www.gwinettparks.com with code: GPCC14296 or call 678.277.0910. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee.

May 20, 6:00pm-7:30pm – Board Game Blastoff

Launching a night of fun and games! Enjoy a pizza dinner and then challenge yourself to a game of scrabble, mahjong, chess and more! $10/person, must pre-register by 5/16. Register online at www.gwinnettparks.com with code: BPSC14202 or call 678.277.0179. Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville.