DUNWOODY LIBRARY BOOK SALE JUNE 14-18

DUNWOODY LIBRARY BOOK SALE JUNE 14 – 18

The Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host its next BIG BOOK SALE Thursday, June 14 through Monday, June 18 at the library, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. A special preview for Friends starts at 1 p.m. Thursday. The sale is open to the public 4 to 8 pm Thursday, and 10-5 Friday and Saturday.… Read More »

Contact:

(770) 512-4640

Book of the Week: The Keeper of Lost Things

This is nothing short of a sweet and magical little gem of a book.   The characters are delightful.   My favorite is named Sunshine.  She has Downs Syndrome but declares to everyone that she is a “Dancing Drone”.  Everyone in this book has something lost and found and Anthony, the “keeper of lost things” helps them all and they in turn, end up helping reunite Anthony with his beloved Therese. … Read More »

Women of the Bible Summer Study Starting 6/6!

Women of the Word (W.O.W) Bible Study
Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Room 258/259.  Drop-in summer study about five Women of the Bible including Leah, Mary Magdalene, Moses’ adopted mother and Mary the mother of Jesus. No charge, no homework and no book…come when you’re able and discover lessons from each of these women that will help you persevere through the circumstances you are facing today.… Read More »

Free and Low Cost Movies for the Summer

Find a really full and complete list at Cinemoms

STUDIO MOVIE GRILL
www.studiomoviegrill.com
Studio Movie Grill CHILDREN’S SUMMER SERIES
HOLCOMB BRIDGE – 2880 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022
MARIETTA – 40 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30067
DULUTH – 3850 Venture Drive, Duluth, GA 30096
Monday – Friday at 11am – $1 Tickets
Get $5 tickets ANYTIME at Studio Movie Grill with the code CINEMOMS. Read More »

Book of the Week & the Dunwoody Book Launch Party: Emily Giffin, All We Ever Wanted

A Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA Presents

Emily Giffin, All We Ever Wanted

Book Launch Party

Thurs, June 28

 On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 7:30 pm, a Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA (Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta), welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin, as she introduces All We Ever Wanted, her riveting new novel in which three very different people must choose between their families and their values.… Read More »

A Novel Idea- June 5 event

The monthly A NOVEL IDEA — an evening of literary readings from local and regional authors — returns to Dunwoody on Tuesday, June 5 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Crema Espresso Gourmet on Mt. Vernon Road at Jett Ferry Rd.
This month’s genre will be commerical and upmarket fiction — currently publishers’ most sought-after genre including mainstream, fast-reads of plot-based and character-based fiction.… Read More »

Contact:

Kathy Florence
(404) 680-9604
kathywflorence@gmail.com

The Springs Cinema & Taphouse Summer Kids Program

The Springs Cinema & Taphouse in Sandy Springs, which was formerly known as The LeFont Theater is launching a Summer Kid’s Movie Series that will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday morning throughout the summer.  Rather than charging for the movies, the owner is asking that parents make a small donation of $1, $3 or $5 to The Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.… Read More »

Book of the Week: God is Able

My friend Sally gave this book to me last November. Thank you sweet Sally. Honestly, people give me books all the time so I have stacks of them to read on the shelves in my home. I typically migrate towards my Kindle library because I can make the font HUGE. However, sometimes I just love the feel of a good old fashioned book in my hands.… Read More »

Style Moment: Charged Up Cherry – One more summer polish color!

Now that the Royal Wedding is behind us, I just had to mention a late-breaking nail color.  I am still thrilled with all of the spring/summer nail color picks for this season, but I have stumbled upon this color and I cannot resist sharing!  If you are headed to the beach, lake or pool to kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend, Charged Up Cherry (OPI Infinite Shine)  needs to make the trip!  … Read More »

Contact:

stylemoment@theahaconnection.com

Tatiana Answers: What to do about lying daughter?

Dear Tatiana,

My 10 year old daughter lies and takes my things without asking to send me on a “goose chase” when I need to use them. The other day she used my most expensive perfume that I could smell all the way downstairs. I approached her and asked if she used it and she denied it.Read More »

Tatiana Answers: What to do about 18 year old with no interest in driving?

Dear Tatiana,

My 18 year old son has no interest whatsoever in driving.  He has his learners permit, has taken a driving course and did well with the course.  He’s afraid of having a car accident and killing someone.  I’ve tried to talk to him and reassure him.  Can you please help me? Thanks!

Concerned Mom

 

 

Dear Concerned Mom,

It’s normal for a young adult to be apprehensive when he or she is attempting a new task, especially one that could result in a life or death outcome.… Read More »