Community Corner
Be Creative with Your Summer Activities
Beyond traditional summer activities, Greater Atlanta still has plenty to offer for bored and weather-weary teens and parents.
The novelty of summer is over－it is too hot for the zoo and state parks, the fireworks are depleted, you have already been to a Braves game, you have watched everything the RedBox has to offer, the neighborhood pool feels more like a hot spring and your teenagers are sick of the mall. How do you beat the heat and keep teen (and parental) boredom at bay?
The latest Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2, is released this Friday. They are sleeping until noon anyway, why not take a family outing to the 12:05 a.m. showing at NCG in Acworth? Check out the earlier encore showing of the Deathly Hallows part 1 for a movie marathon style family event. Expect costumes and applause during the film as opening night Harry Potter aficionados are quite the festive bunch.
Harry Potter not your style? Atlanta's Fox Theater is bringing back the Sound of Music. This Sunday at 2 p.m. the Fox will host a Sound of Music Sing-a-Long perfect for the entire family. The movie will be shown with lyrics displayed, a costume contest held and goodie bags will be given out to add to your participation in the event. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
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Sports more your thing? Remember Roller Derby? Break out a copy of the film “Whip It” to get your teens in the mood, then head out to Yaarab Shrine Center for the Atlanta RollerGirls this Saturday. At 5pm it is the Atlanta Dirty South Derby Girls vs. the Milwaukee Brewcity Bruisers. At 7:30 pm watch Apocalypstix vs. the Denim Demons. Doubleheader tickets start at $25.
Do your t(w)eens love the supernatural? Fernbank Museum of Natural History has a limited time special exhibit called Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids. Museum admission is $17.50 for those who are 12 and over.
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If money is no object and you would truly like to have a memorable event, try scuba diving with a whale shark with the Journey with Gentle Giants: Scuba Dive Program at the Georgia Aquarium. Certified Divers only, ages 12 and older. Cost is $224.95 and includes admission, equipment use, shirt, certificate and photo.
Summer isn't over and your sanity doesn't have to be either. Take advantage of the wonderful things our community has to offer. See you there!
