Here's your monthly Douglasville Playbook

Come out to celebrate a night of talent, love and art on Friday, February 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Alice Hawthorne Community Center at Jessie Davis Park 7775 Malone St, Douglasville, GA 30134. We are excited to showcase dancers, musicians, artists and more from our community. This free event is suitable for the entire family and open to the public.

Which movies would you like to see included in our 2023 Screen on the Green series? Take our brief survey HERE and let us know.

Mark your calendars for our 2023 Screen on the Green events: June 2, July 7, and July 21, 2023.

We invite players of all levels to enhance their softball skills through our league at Hunter Park. Athletes will focus on all areas of fundamentals, individual development, and the importance of teamwork. 

Limited scholarships are available and the application deadline is February 10. Specific evaluation and game details will be provided after registration is complete. Coaches are always needed.

This program aims to provide developmental and progressive sport opportunities to individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities that improves the quality of life for the participants and their families through the sport of baseball. Games are on Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Adaptive Baseball Field at Hunter Park.

It's not too late to join us for Passport to Latin Social Dancing! This course includes the progressive instruction of the basic techniques of Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Merengue, and Afro-Cuban Rumba. Participants will learn footwork, styling, timing, and the cultural significance of each dance. Classes are Sundays through March 5 from 4 - 6 PM at Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park 8830 Gurley Rd, Douglasville, GA 30134. Get grooving by registering HERE..

The College Exploration Program is designed to educate parents and students on the best fit for colleges. Each week will showcase and highlight topics such as financial aid assistance, essay writing, admissions, and all things college related. Get your scholar on track for college by registering here. These free sessions will take place at the Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park 8830 Gurley Rd, Douglasville, GA 30134.

Our 2^nd Annual Sweetheart Dance is an inclusive party and a therapeutic recreation program for individuals with disabilities, along with their families and friends. All are welcome to attend an evening of games, music, and fun. We will have Valentine’s treats and themed activities. Invite a friend! This is a free event. Please register HERE.

We're excited to partner with Trinity World Christian Center to offer free tax services. This program is available to those who meet the qualifications of the VITA tax program. Please click HERE to see if you qualify. 

Join us on Tuesday, February 7 at 1:00 PM to hear Councilmember Burr Danley and the Douglas County AARP address affordable, independent, senior housing in Douglasville. This free event will take place at the Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center at Jessie Davis Park 7775 Malone St, Douglasville, GA 30134. 

They’re out of school again?! Well, that’s okay! Bundle up with us! Kids Day Off: Winter Break Camp is for children ages 5 to 12. This week-long program is loaded with education, inspiration, and socialization. With around-the-clock fun and crafts like Build-A-Quilt, your child may never want to go home! A field trip is included in the price. Lunch is not provided for camp. Registration closes February 6^th HERE.

What's better than Saturday Brunch? Let's add in a family day of recreation. We will also unveil our newest program, Rec-N-Roll Mobile Recreation Unit, which will help us connect with local neighborhoods and communities. We will share details about reserving Rec-N-Roll for your event/community. Come out and enjoy games and fun. Vendors will be onsite with food available for purchase.

You have two chances to enjoy the festivities: March 11 at Fowler Field (3270 Chapel Hill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135) and March 25 at Willing Workers Park (8085 Thompson St, Douglasville, GA 30134). Family-friendly vendors are invited to register here.

"Adulting” can be hard. Preparing for college and careers is increasingly important as high school students enter into their junior and senior years. Our Grown-ish: Adulting 101 event is designed to support students through the steps of the planning process for life goals after high school including sessions discussing college prep, resume building, interview tips and business/work attire.

Students are strongly advised to dress for success. This event is FREE, but registration is required HERE and resumes are highly encouraged.

Come out and enjoy an evening of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) while painting with a purpose. There will be snacks, games and music for each person to discover their inner artistic styles. The $10 fee includes supplies necessary for each art project. Register HERE.

Join us on April 1, 2023, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM for a delicious breakfast with the Easter Bunny. During breakfast the Easter Bunny will be hopping around to visit with guests while sniffing around for carrots. This is a FREE event that the entire family can enjoy.

This event has a maximum capacity, so please register in advance. This event is in partnership with the Rho Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Secure your seat here.