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| Week of 17 October, 2017 |
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Tuesday - 10/17
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| 10:00 AM | Board of Commissioners' Work Session
Contact Diane Kemp / 770.822.7017
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work and
Business Session meetings are generally held on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month. The Work Session
is held at 10:00 am and the Business Session at 2:00 pm. During the Work Session each item is read and
moved to either the consent or discussion agenda for the Business Session
meeting. Consent items are voted on as a
group at the Business Session, and discussion items and old items of business
are voted on individually. At the end of
the Business Session meeting, time is allowed for comments from the audience.
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive
in Lawrenceville.Call 770.822.7000 for
more information.
| | 10:30 AM | Board of Commissioners' Briefing - Homelessness in Gwinnett
Contact Ellen Gerstein / 770.995.3339
This presentation will provide a background of the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services history and the role it has played in assisting nonprofit housing service providers. Also will gain a better understanding of what current homelessness conditions look like in Gwinnett County as well as what opportunities are available to address this need. Contact info: Ellen Gerstein - Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services
| | 12:00 PM | Board of Commissioners' Informal Business Discussion
Contact Diane Kemp / 770.822.7017
| | 12:30 PM | Board of Commissioners' Executive Session
Contact Diane Kemp / 770.822.7017
Executive Sessions
of the Board of Commissioners may be held for the purposes of conducting
business to discuss matters properly excluded from the Georgia Open Meetings Act. The meetings are open to the public until
they are called to order. At that time,
only board members and appropriate staff will be allowed to remain in the
meetings.
| | 2:00 PM | Board of Commissioners' Business Session
Contact Diane Kemp / 770.822.7017
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work and
Business Session meetings are generally held on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month. The Work Session
is held at 10:00 am and the Business Session at 2:00 pm. During the Work Session each item is read and
moved to either the consent or discussion agenda for the Business Session
meeting. Consent items are voted on as a
group at the Business Session, and discussion items and old items of business
are voted on individually. At the end of
the Business Session meeting, time is allowed for comments from the audience.
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive
in Lawrenceville.Call 770.822.7000 for
more information.
| | 3:00 PM | Board of Commissioners' Briefing - Transportation/Transit Planning Update
Contact Alan Chapman / 770.822.7417
Transportation Director Alan Chapman will provide an update on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and a preliminary update on the Transit Development Plan.
| | 6:00 PM | Résumé and Cover Letter Development
| Facility | Norcross Human Services Center
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Résumé and Cover Letter Development
Tuesdays: September 19, October 17 or November 14 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Class will help you compose your résumé and cover letter in an effective way to help you find a job. Cost: $20 per class. To register, call 678.902.5239 or email Edu_Coordinator@yahoo.com. Provided by Lady Butterflies, www.ladybutterflies.org.
| | 6:30 PM | “Creating My Own Track” I Matter to Me
http://www.gwinnettnhsc.com
Contact 470.321.3346| Facility | Norcross Human Services Center
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“Creating My Own Track” I Matter to Me
Tuesdays: September 12 through October 24 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. For youth high school aged and above to discuss the prevention, intervention, and awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence. Cost: $20 for completion certificate. Provided by The Safety Net Youth Services. Please call the 470.321.3346 to register.
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Wednesday - 10/18
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| 10:00 AM | POUND Fitness for Adults and Seniors
Contact Maggie Walls
findyourmomentum@gmail.com
Check out the newest trend in fitness! This workout uses weighted drumsticks and a mixture
of standing and floor exercises to build muscle and burn calories. The instructor can modify
the exercises for varying levels and abilities. Pay $20 for four-week sessions. Email Maggie
Walls at findyourmomentum@gmail.com to preregister.
| | 11:00 AM | Zumba for Seniors
Contact Maggie Walls
findyourmomentum@gmail.com
Dance your way to fitness! The instructor can modify the exercises
for varying levels and abilities (including working out in a chair if you
have mobility issues). You should wear sneakers and comfortable
clothing. Pay $20 for four-week sessions. Email Maggie Walls at
findyourmomentum@gmail.com to preregister.
| | 6:00 PM | Curso Computacion Basica • GRATIS!
| Facility | Norcross Human Services Center
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Curso Computacion Basica • GRATIS!
Lunes y Miércoles 11 de Septiembre – 18 de Octubre 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Usted aprendera como usar la computadora, Introduccion a Microsoft Office 2016, como navegar el Internet, como crear y usar correo electrónico. Registracion comienza Lunes, 4 de Septiembre. Comenzar a llamar despues de la 3:30pm. Llame para registrarse: 678.225.5400. Espacio limitado.
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Thursday - 10/19
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| 10:00 AM | Centerville Writers Group
Contact Carmen Steele
cammie927@yahoo.com
To be critiqued, or not to be critiqued? Share your written story, poem, or piece of any
genre for an encouraging review of your work, as well as publishing tips. Pay only $1 in
cash per person per meeting (free for first time visitors only). Email Carmen Steele at
cammie927@yahoo.com for more information.
| | 5:45 PM | Hatha Yoga
Contact Patty Cugnasca
pattycugnasca@gmail.com
Align and calm your mind, body, and spirit with this class that welcomes all ages, shapes, and
sizes! Minors must be accompanied by a paying adult. Pay $32 for eight-week sessions. Email
Patty Cugnasca at pattycugnasca@gmail.com to preregister.
| | 6:00 PM | All-Write Academy Workshops
Grades 7 to 8
Contact Valerie Vaughan
678.636.9432 or allwriteacademy@gmail.com
Grades 7 to 8: Receive assistance with reading, writing, and language comprehension
based on Academic Knowledge & Skills (AKS) curriculum.
Assessments and extra help provided on the last Thursday of
each month for participants. Pay $12 per student per class (first
month due at registration). Ten students per group limit. Contact
Valerie Vaughan at 678.636.9432 or allwriteacademy@gmail.com
to preregister.
| | 6:30 PM | Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error (P.R.I.D.E.) • FREE!
Call the center to preregister.
Contact Monica Davis
404.578.7629 or monicaddavis@comcast.net
Parents and new or soon-to-be drivers (ages 14 to 16), come learn about the 40 hours of
supervised driving required by Georgia law. Address parent and teen knowledge and behavior,
as well as driver attitude in this two-hour classroom course. Parents must attend. Sponsored
by Child and Adolescent Resource Educational Services. Call the center to preregister.
Contact Monica Davis at 404.578.7629 or monicaddavis@comcast.net for more information.
| | 7:00 PM | Red Hat Society • FREE!
Contact Ivette Gonzalez-Perez
404.242.2426
If fun, fellowship, and friendship is your forte then join the Cayenne Peppers of Centerville!
Call the center or Ivette Gonzalez-Perez at 404.242.2426 for more information.
| | | Toastmasters of Centerville
Contact vppr-922073@ toastmastersclubs.org
Don’t let public speaking feel like a burden! Learn how to overcome your fear, become
a better public speaker, deliver great presentations, lead teams effectively, and receive
constructive evaluations. Pay only $1 in cash per person per meeting. Email vppr-922073@
toastmastersclubs.org or visit tmofcenterville.toastmastersclubs.org for more information.
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Friday - 10/20
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| 11:00 AM | Music for Mom, Dad, and Me
Ages 6 months to 4 years
Ages 6 months to 4 years: Bond and make fun memories with your little ones as you play rhythm instruments, listen
to stories, move to music, and sing along. Your kiddos will hear basic musical concepts, feel
rhythm, and learn fun children’s songs and classical music in this interactive class for babies,
tots, moms, dads, and grandparents. Pay only $1 (nonrefundable) in cash per person (infants
0 to 5 months free). Walk-in only. Space is limited. No daycares.
| | 1:30 PM | Chair Tai Chi
Seniors (50 and older) and Parkinson’s patients
Contact www.pdgladiators.org
Seniors (50 and older) and Parkinson’s patients, improve your balance and fall prevention with
this slow-paced workshop. If you have Parkinson’s disease, you can benefit from functional
mobility, gait, strength, cognition, balance, and quality of life. Sponsored by Yellow River Center,
PD Gladiators Metro Atlanta Fitness Network member. Pay only $5 per class (10 classes
recommended, but not required). Register with the instructor in class or online at
www.pdgladiators.org. Call 770.450.0792 for online registration information. Call 404.786.4650
for class information.
| | 5:00 PM | Spook 'N Splash
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Contact Bethesda Park Aquatic Center
678.277.0880
Have a splish, splashing, spooktacular time! A costume contest, crafts, photos, candy, and swimming! Costumes will be registered upon arrival for contest. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children 6 years & under must have an adult in the water with them. All pool rules apply and admission fees apply. Age 11 & under; must pre-register by 10/19 with code BEP41101 or call 678.277.0880.
| | 7:00 PM | The Return of the Mummy & Son Ball
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Contact George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center
678.277.0910
It's our annual mother and son Halloween dance. Superheroes, pirates, and other cute critters are invited to dress up and enjoy this spooktacular event! We'll play games, have a costume contest, and do the Monster Mash! Light refreshments will be served. Ages 4-up, $11/person, pre-register online by 10/16 with code GPP41404 or call 678.277.0910.
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Saturday - 10/21
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| 9:00 AM | Ballet and Jazz: Session II - Ballet/Jazz I
Session II - Ballet/Jazz I (ages 4 to 8)
Contact Selena Davis
678.431.8986 or selena.dancEsteem@gmail.com
Session II - Ballet/Jazz I (ages 4 to 8): Get your pointed toes or jazz on with dancEsteem who reinforces positive self-esteem through the power of dance. Sessions provide progressive and fundamental instruction and techniques focused on choreography, body awareness, and enhanced flexibility. Pay $55 per session (recital fee separate). Contact Selena Davis at 678.431.8986 or selena.dancEsteem@gmail.com to preregister.
| | | Championship Chess
Ages 7-14
Contact Rodney Lewis
770.560.1071 or rodneylewis33@gmail.com
Ages 7-14: Checkmate! Chess not only enhances math, reading, and problemsolving comprehension, but it also combines some fun competition. Don’t forget to put your skills to the test in the tournament held on the last day! Pay $48 for six weeks. Contact Rodney Lewis at 770.560.1071 or rodneylewis33@gmail.com to preregister.
| | | Park’Nership
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Contact 678-277-0907
Free! Give back to your community while
having fun! Join the Gwinnett Parks Foundation for this Great Days of Service
event. Assist with a park cleanup and help keep Gwinnett great! Individuals,
families, scout groups, and service organizations are welcome. Ages 5-up; email
janice.rinaldo@gwinnettcounty.com for more information or call 678-277-0907.
| | 9:30 AM | Cheerleading Prep
Ages 7-12
Contact Janelle London
678.744.6712 or info@legacycheerathletics.com
Ages 7-12: Do you have spirit? If so then join this introductory class to
learn the fundamentals of motions, jumps, side line cheers, and
basic stunting. This class will prepare you for more advanced
recreational or All-Star cheerleading, as well as foster self-esteem,
confidence, and teamwork. At least four participants required. Pay
$50 for five weeks. Contact Janelle London at 678.744.6712 or
info@legacycheerathletics.com to preregister.
| | 10:00 AM | Ballet and Jazz: Session II - Ballet/Jazz II
Session II - Ballet/Jazz II (ages 6 to 9)
Contact Selena Davis
678.431.8986 or selena.dancEsteem@gmail.com
Session II - Ballet/Jazz II (ages 6 to 9): Get your pointed toes or jazz on with dancEsteem who reinforces positive self-esteem through the power of dance. Sessions provide progressive and fundamental instruction and techniques focused on choreography, body awareness, and enhanced flexibility. Pay $55 per session (recital fee separate). Contact Selena Davis at 678.431.8986 or selena.dancEsteem@gmail.com to preregister.
| | | Fort Daniel Frontier Faire
http://www.thefortdanielfoundation.org
Contact Delana Gilmore
dgilmore@wordsmithquill.com
Public archaeology event with demonstrations and tour of archaeological site of early frontier fort built in 1813 to protect early settlers in the Hog Mountain area. Tour the modern-day archaeology lab and view artifacts found on site. Sponsored by The Fort Daniel Foundation, www.thefortdanielfoundation.org. Cost: $2 per person/$5 for family of 3 or more.
Location: Fort Daniel Historic Site, 2505 Braselton Hwy., Buford
| | 10:30 AM | Majorette Prep
Ages 7 to 12
Contact Janelle London
678.744.6712 or info@legacycheerathletics.com
Ages 7 to 12: Dedicate your blood, sweat, and cheer to this introductory class, which combines cheerleading,
jazz, and hip hop into majorette/drill team style performance. This class will not only prepare
you for more advanced level majorette and drill teams, but it will also foster self-esteem,
confidence, teamwork, and community service interest. At least four participants required.
Pay $50 for five weeks. Contact Janelle London at 678.744.6712 or
info@legacycheerathletics.com to preregister.
| | 11:00 AM | Ballet and Jazz: Session II - Ballet/Jazz III
Session II - Ballet/Jazz III (ages 9 to 13)
Contact Selena Davis
678.431.8986 or selena.dancEsteem@gmail.com
Session II - Ballet/Jazz III (ages 9 to 13): Get your pointed toes or jazz on with dancEsteem who reinforces positive self-esteem through the power of dance. Sessions provide progressive and fundamental instruction and techniques focused on choreography, body awareness, and enhanced flexibility. Pay $60 per session (recital fee separate). Contact Selena Davis at 678.431.8986 or selena.dancEsteem@gmail.com to preregister.
| | 3:00 PM | Touch a Truck & Treat
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Contact 678-277-0850
Come for this
fun spin on trunk or treat! Dress in your favorite costume and experience a
variety of cars and trucks from all over town and trick or treat with those who
operate them. Carnival games and a bounce house will be available. Fun for all
ages! $2/person, pre-register by Oct. 17 to receive a trick or
treat bag with code BOP41403. Call 678-277-0850 for more information.
| | | Trick or Treat Trail
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Contact 678-277-0890| Facility | Rhodes Jordan Park
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Rhodes Jordan Park, Pavilion #3
Free
Admission! Have a hauntingly delightful time at this family friendly event!
Wear your best costume, walk the trail, and collect candy at our “haunted
houses”. There will also be games, crafts, and other activities. Some
activities require a small fee. All ages. Vendors pre-register by Oct. 16 at
www.gwinnettparks.com with code: RJP41620 or call 678-277-0890 for more
information.
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Monday - 10/23
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| 9:00 AM | Zumba for Adults and Seniors
Contact Maggie Walls
findyourmomentum@gmail.com
Don’t stop the music, or getting your dance on! The instructor can modify the exercises for
varying levels and abilities. You should wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Pay $20 for
four-week sessions. Email Maggie Walls at findyourmomentum@gmail.com to preregister.
| | | Clases Prenatales • GRATIS!
http://gwinnettnhsc.com
Contact 678.843.8902| Facility | Norcross Human Services Center
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Clases Prenatales • GRATIS!
Lunes de 9:00am hasta mediodía. Clases sobre el embarazo; preparación para el parto; cuidado del recién nacido; alimentación y nutrición materna; como cuidar de su bebe; y clases básicas de inglés. Si tiene otros niños, se los cuidamos para que puedas participar en las clases sin preocupación. Cuando terminan reciben un certificado en su graduación. Clase en español enseñadas por Mercy Care. El curso es patrocinado por el Centro de Recursos Humanos de Norcross. Para inscripción o más información, llame a Gloria Baroni al 678.843.8902.
| | 5:00 PM | All-Write Academy Workshops
Grades 3 to 4
Contact Valerie Vaughan
678.636.9432 or allwriteacademy@gmail.com
Grades 3 to 4: Receive assistance with reading, writing, and language comprehension
based on Academic Knowledge & Skills (AKS) curriculum.
Assessments and extra help provided on the last Thursday of
each month for participants. Pay $12 per student per class (first
month due at registration). Ten students per group limit. Contact
Valerie Vaughan at 678.636.9432 or allwriteacademy@gmail.com
to preregister
| | 5:30 PM | Rapid HIV Testing • FREE!
Ages 13 and older
Contact 678.990.6430
Ages 13 and older: Complete a confidential test without an appointment, and receive your results within 20
minutes. Sponsored by Positive Impact Health Centers. Call 678.990.6430 or visit
www.positiveimpacthealthcenters.org for more information.
| | 5:45 PM | Hatha Yoga
Contact Patty Cugnasca
pattycugnasca@gmail.com
Align and calm your mind, body, and spirit with this class that welcomes all ages, shapes, and
sizes! Minors must be accompanied by a paying adult. Pay $32 for eight-week sessions. Email
Patty Cugnasca at pattycugnasca@gmail.com to preregister.
| | 6:00 PM | Beginning Spanish
Level I (Basic Conversation). Email spanishteachersn@gmail....
Level I (Basic Conversation): Learning another language not only enhances your résumé and skills, but it can also help with
understanding and appreciating other cultures. Pay $10 (nonrefundable) registration fee and
$50 course fee for six weeks per level. Email spanishteachersn@gmail.com to preregister by
September 25.
| | 6:15 PM | All-Write Academy Workshops
Grades 5 to 6
Contact Valerie Vaughan
678.636.9432 or allwriteacademy@gmail.com
Grades 5 to 6: Receive assistance with reading, writing, and language comprehension
based on Academic Knowledge & Skills (AKS) curriculum.
Assessments and extra help provided on the last Thursday of
each month for participants. Pay $12 per student per class (first
month due at registration). Ten students per group limit. Contact
Valerie Vaughan at 678.636.9432 or allwriteacademy@gmail.com
to preregister.
| | 7:00 PM | Beginning Spanish
Level II (Basic Reading). Email spanishteachersn@gmail.com ...
Level II (Basic Reading): Learning another language not only enhances your résumé and skills, but it can also help with
understanding and appreciating other cultures. Pay $10 (nonrefundable) registration fee and
$50 course fee for six weeks per level. Email spanishteachersn@gmail.com to preregister by
September 25.
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