Clayton News Daily

Friday

BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CAMPAIGN

The Clayton County Board of Health, 1117 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, will host a “Back to School Immunization Campaign,” July 23 until Aug. 17, 7:45 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Board of Health is offering all state-recommended immunizations for persons ages 0-21. For information about vaccination services at the Clayton County Board of Health, call (678) 610-7199.

THE ATLANTA AIRPORT ROTARY CLUB

The Atlanta Airport Rotary Club holds weekly meetings on Fridays, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., at the Ramada Atlanta Airport Conference Center, 1380 Virginia Ave., Atlanta. Call (404) 295-1067.

BROOKDALE DINE AND DANCE CLUB

The Brookdale Dine and Dance Club meets most Fridays, at 6 p.m., at the Jim Huie Recreation Center, 9045 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro. Participants must be 55 years of age or older, and should bring a plate of food. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., with dancing at 6:45 p.m. The cost for dancing is $5. Call the Brookdale Club at (770) 477-7043 or (678) 665-6163.

FRIDAY NIGHT DRAGS AT ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Friday Night Drags is a heads-up, street-style drag racing series on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s eighth-mile pit road. Drag racing action is open to any automobile and any driver possessing a valid driver’s license. In addition to the on-track drag racing action, a Show-N-Shine car show also takes place each Friday night. Pit gates open at 6 p.m. for competitors and grandstand gates open at 6:30 p.m. for fans. Show-N-Shine entries are accepted until 7:30 p.m.

THE SOUTHERN CRESCENT SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER

The Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center hosts a support group for survivors of sexual assault every second and fourth Tuesday, for ages 18 and up. All sessions are free and confidential. For directions and more details, call (770) 603-4045.

Saturday

JONESBORO FARMERS MARKET

The Jonesboro Farmers Market in downtown Jonesboro will offer fresh veggies on Tuesdays and Saturdays through September this year or until all the gardens play out. The Market will be located on Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank. On Saturdays, the market is open from 8 a.m. until noon, and on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

CUENTOS Y LIBROS EN LA BIBLIOTECA

The Clayton County Headquarters Library, located at 865 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro, hosts “Cuentos y Libros en la Biblioteca/Stories & Books in the Library” on Saturdays, from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Call (770) 473-3850, for more information.

JAZZ ON THE GREEN

The African-American Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra will present a free concert on Saturday, July 28, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Clayton County International Park, 2300 Highway 138 SE, Jonesboro.

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE

Believer’s Authority Christian Ministries, located at 114 West Burke Street, Stockbridge, will host a back to school drive on Saturday, July 28 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. School supplies will be collected to handout to the community on Aug. 4. School supplies for all ages are needed. Volunteers will be on hand to collect your donation and provide you with a tax-deductible receipt.

PUBLIC SPEAKING SOCIAL ORGANIZATION

The 10-A-Day Speaks Gavel Club, a Toastmasters International-affiliated social organization, meets every second and fourth Saturday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center, 1475 East Fayetteville Road, Riverdale, GA. This is a non-profit, educational organization that teaches public speaking, communication and leadership skills. It is geared for youths, ages 6 to 17. Contact Ronnie Wells at (678) 416-8325.

Monday

FAMILY MOVIE MONDAY

The Clayton County Library Forest Park Branch, 696 Main Street, Forest Park, presents “Sleeping Beauty.” This feature is a Disney Classic — a snubbed malevolent fairy casts a curse on a princess that only a prince can break, with the help of three good fairies. It is rated G and is 75 minutes. This story is for the young and the old alike.

Tuesday

FOREST PARK LIBRARY “TEEN ZONE” MOVIE NIGHT

The Clayton County Library Forest Park Branch, 696 Main Street, Forest Park, presents “Wrath of the Titans.” from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Rating: PG-13; 99 minutes. Anyone under the age of 13 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

CROCHET CLUB

The Clayton County Headquarters Library, located at 865 Battle Creek Road, in Jonesboro, hosts a Crochet Club on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. until noon. Share crochet patterns and ideas. Beginners are also welcome and should bring a size G hook and 4-ply yarn to receive instruction. Call (770) 473-3850, for more information.

FAMILY STORYTIME FOR TODDLERS

The Clayton County Headquarters Library, located at 865 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro, offers “Family Storytime for Toddlers” on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Call (770) 473-3850, for more information.

“SAY IT IN SPANISH”

The Clayton County Lovejoy Library, located at 1721 McDonough Road in Lovejoy, holds an ongoing language class every Tuesday for people interested in learning Spanish. “Say It In Spanish” meets from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Call (770) 472-8129.

FAMILY STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS

The Clayton County Headquarters Library, located at 865 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro, offers “Family Storytime for Preschoolers” on Tuesdays, from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Call (770) 473-3850, for more information.

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES

The Clayton County Headquarters Library, located at 865 Battle Creek Road, in Jonesboro, holds citizenship classes, on Tuesdays, from 6 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. Call (770) 473-3850, for more information.

“SAY IT IN FRENCH”

The Clayton County Lovejoy Library, located at 1721 McDonough Road in Lovejoy, holds an ongoing language class every Tuesday for people interested in learning French. “Say It In French” meets from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Call (770) 472-8129.

FOREST PARK AL-ANON FAMILY MEETING

The Forest Park Al-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesdays at 8 p.m., at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 5320 Phillips Drive, Lake City. The purpose of the meetings is to help families and friends of alcoholics. Call (404) 687-0466.

SUMMER MOVIES FOR ADULTS/TEENS

All shown on the big screen at Clayton County Riverdale Branch Library from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Advance registrations preferred. Most of these movies are rated PG-13. No one under the age of 13 will be admitted unless accompanied by an adult who remains in the movie. For a review of each movie, go to www.claytonpl.org and click on the online calendar, then select Riverdale and the month from the drop-down boxes.

JONESBORO FARMERS MARKET

The Jonesboro Farmers Market in downtown Jonesboro will offer fresh veggies on Tuesdays and Saturdays through September this year or until all the gardens play out. The Market will be located on Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank. On Saturdays, the market is open from 8 a.m. until noon, and on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

FAMILY MOVIE TUESDAY

The Clayton County Library Forest Park Branch, 696 Main Street, Forest Park, presents “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.” Rated G and 85 minutes. Space is limited so please sign up in advance either by phone (404) 366-0850 or by e-mail sandrar@claytonpl.org.

Wednesday

CLAYTON COUNTY ROTARY CLUB MEETING

The Clayton County Rotary Club holds weekly meetings on Wednesdays, beginning at noon, at the Clarion Hotel Atlanta Airport South, 6288 Old Dixie Road in Jonesboro. Log on to http://www.claytoncountyrotary.org/ for more information.

FOREST PARK LIBRARY “TEEN ZONE NINTENDO WII WEDNESDAY”

The Clayton County Library-Forest Park branch, 696 Main Street, Forest Park, hosts “Teen Zone Nintendo Wii Wednesday.” Come and enjoy a day of fun on the Nintendo “Wii” every Wednesday in August, from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. This event is for ages 12-19 years, only in the Teen Zone.

PAJAMA-RAMA STORY TIME

The Clayton County Headquarters Library, located at 865 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro, offers “Pajama-Rama Story Time” on Wednesdays, from 7 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Call (770) 473-3850, for more information.

Thursday

FOREST PARK BRANCH LIBRARY STORY TIME

The Forest Park Branch library offers a Thursday morning storytime at 10 a.m. throughout the year. Space is limited so please sign up in advance either by phone at (404) 366-0850 or by email at sandrar@claytonpl.org.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME & CRAFT

The Clayton County Riverdale Library, located at 420 Valley Hill Road in Riverdale, hosts an ongoing education-related class every week entitled “Preschool Story Time & Craft.” The class meets on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Call (770) 472-8100.

BABY TALK

The Clayton County Headquarters Library, located at 865 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro, offers “Baby Talk” on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Call (770) 473-3850, for more information.

“TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS” COURSE

Faith Open Door Community Center, Inc., holds a free “Too Good For Drugs” course, Thursdays, from 6 p.m. until 6:45 p.m., at 213 Arrowhead Blvd., Suite F, Jonesboro. Call (770) 472-8371.

Aug. 3

THE ATLANTA AIRPORT ROTARY CLUB

The Atlanta Airport Rotary Club holds weekly meetings on Fridays, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., at the Ramada Atlanta Airport Conference Center, 1380 Virginia Ave., Atlanta. Call (404) 295-1067.

BROOKDALE DINE AND DANCE CLUB

The Brookdale Dine and Dance Club meets most Fridays, at 6 p.m., at the Jim Huie Recreation Center, 9045 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro. Participants must be 55 years of age or older, and should bring a plate of food. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., with dancing at 6:45 p.m. The cost for dancing is $5. Call the Brookdale Club at (770) 477-7043 or (678) 665-6163.

FRIDAY NIGHT DRAGS AT ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Friday Night Drags is a heads-up, street-style drag racing series on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s eighth-mile pit road. Drag racing action is open to any automobile and any driver possessing a valid driver’s license. In addition to the on-track drag racing action, a Show N’ Shine car show also takes place each Friday night. Pit gates open at 6 p.m. for competitors and grandstand gates open at 6:30 p.m. for fans. Show-N-Shine entries are accepted until 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 4

JONESBORO FARMERS MARKET

The Jonesboro Farmers Market in downtown Jonesboro will offer fresh veggies on Tuesdays and Saturdays through September this year or until all the gardens play out. The Market will be located on Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank. On Saturdays, the market is open from 8 a.m. until noon, and on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

CUENTOS Y LIBROS EN LA BIBLIOTECA

The Clayton County Headquarters Library, located at 865 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro, hosts “Cuentos y Libros en la Biblioteca/Stories & Books in the Library‚” on Saturdays, from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Call (770) 473-3850, for more information.