As vacation time beckons, the young and the young at heart head outdoors for sun and fun. Local churches, governments, and other organizations have made sure families will have plenty of activities to choose from this summer.

may

Memorial Day Bike Ride

and Battle of the Bands

There will be a Memorial Day Bike Ride and a Battle of the Bands May 24 at One Eyed Willy’s, located at 3716 Atlanta Hwy. in Hiram.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and kickstands are up at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $30 for a single rider and $45 for a double rider. The ride includes T-shirt, food and music and will go through the Veterans Cemetery. There will be a presentation of colors at 11:15 a.m. The bands playing are Black Friday, Troublemakers, Mad Hatter and there will be a D.J. all day. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, macaroni salad, baked beans, watermelon, drink specials and peel-and-eat shrimp.

All proceeds benefit the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. For more information contact One Eyed Willy’s or the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach website.

Information: (770) 505-6685 or www.forgottensoldiers.org

Vacation Bible School

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, located at 70 Zion Hill Dr. off East Paulding Dr. in Dallas, invites everyone to their Vacation Bible School. The school runs June 15 through June 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Kindergarten through adult classes available with arts and crafts and snacks will be served each night.

For more information contact Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Information: (770) 443-5457

Yard Sale

The Family Alliance of Paulding is hosting a yard sale on May 29 and May 30. The yard sale will be located at Hwy 92 and Alexander St. in Hiram from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be office furniture, baby items, Christmas decorations, artwork, household items, silk plants and more. For more information or to donate contact Linda Verscharen.

Information: (770) 842-6786

Magic Camp

The Paulding County Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for Junior Magic Camp and Mini-Magic Camp. Junior Magic Camp is for children eight to 12 years of age and will take place June 8 through June 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $66 plus a $15 lab fee for the instructor for the first day of camp and will be held at Taylor Farm Park.

Mini-Magic Camp is for children five to seven years old and will take place June 8 through June 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $66 plus a $15 lab fee for the instructor for the first day of camp and will be held at Taylor Farm Park.

This camp is designed to give the beginner and the advanced beginner the opportunity to explore a variety of magic tricks. Over 24 tricks will be learned using money, cards, ropes, and sponge balls. A strong emphasis will be on presentation and performance, stage presence, and other aspects of showmanship. Graduation will include a show by the students for family and friends on the last day of camp. Pre-Registration goes through May 29.

For more information contact Taylor Farm Park.

Information: (770) 222-3270

Summer Day Camp

The Paulding County Parks and Recreation Department is now registering for Summer Day Camp at the Braly Sports Complex now through May 22. The camp is for children aged five through 12 and camp locations are Mt. Tabor Park and Taylor Farm Park. The dates of camp are June 15, June 22, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27.

Camp from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. is $120 per week; Camp Sunrise from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. is $60 and Camp Discover from 1 to 5 p.m. is $60.

At time of registration, you must pay $120 for the first week of camp plus $40 for each additional week of camp that your child is registering.

For more information call Mt Tabor, Taylor Farm or Braly Sports Complex.

Information: (770) 505-3885 or (770) 222-3270 or (770) 445-8065

june

Dance Fever

The Dallas Theater will be presenting Dance Fever Studio Dance Recital on June 6 and June 7 beginning at 7 p.m. both nights. Admission is free.

Evening with Elvis

The Dallas Theater presents “An Evening with Elvis” June 13 beginning at 7 p.m. It will feature Jeff Cole as Elvis, with Reverend Johnny Turner and “Stedafast”.

General admission tickets are $10 and tickets may be purchased at Cornerstone Chiropractic, located at 5886 Wendy Bagwell Pkwy. in Hiram or by calling. Tickets will also be available at the door.

All proceeds benefit Shepherd’s Rest Ministries Safe-House and Services for Battered Women and Children.

Information: (770) 443-5213

Wild West Film Fest

The Dallas Theater will present “One Eyed Jacks” June 20 at 4 p.m. It will be the first film in the summer Wild West Film Fest and features Marlon Brando in his 1961 first and only directorial effort and hailed as one of the best original western films.

On June 27 the Dallas Theater will continue the Wild West Film Fest by presenting “Stagecoach”, the second film in the film fest. The film features John Wayne in the western classic that Director John Ford set the tone for all future western films with his combination of action, drama, humor and set of well-drawn characters.

General admission tickets are $5 and are available online and at the box office.

Information: (770) 445-5180 or www.dallastheater-civiccenter.com

Blue Eyed Grass Concert

The Dallas Theater presents the Blue Eyed Grass Concert June 27 beginning at 8 p.m.

Our hometown Jayron Weavr and the talented and beautiful Delnora Reed together make the best modern bluegrass group sound. This dynamic singing and writing duo is a unique blend of two distinctive talents, each having continuing success as a solo act.

Tickets are $12 main level and $8 balcony and are available on the website and at the box office.

Information: (770) 445-5180 or www.dallastheater-civiccenter.com

AWBA Benefit Ride

Pirate Printing, along with Rondey’s BBQ, is sponsoring the AWBA Benefit Ride 2009 on June 7 and starts at Pirate Printing, located at 41 Millhouse Dr. in Hiram. The ride begins at 1:30 p.m. and the cost is $20 per bike and includes a ride t-shirt and poker hand.

The proceeds will go to the AWBA.

For more information contact Harold Bowman or Larry Jernigan.

Information: (770) 443-1096 or (770) 445-6399

Car Show

New Season Church , located at 457 Atlanta Hwy in Hiram, is sponsoring a car show on June 20 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Cars will arrive at 5 p.m. and there is a $15 entry fee. Trophies will be awarded, free meal to car owner. There will be music, food and fun for everyone.

For more information contact Jill Walden.

Information: (404) 421-1862 or waldenjill@yahoo.com

Fireworks Celebration

The city of Hiram will hold its second annual Fireworks Celebration at Ben Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial Park June 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. Music will be provided by AIA, a Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, and food will be provided by The Varsity, Thirsty Parrot and Hiram Coffee House. D.J Doug will be there with great giveaways and tables for rent are available.

For more information contact Debbie Lewallen-Sinyard.

Information: (770) 943-3726 ext. 201

March Against Meth

The Meth Alliance of Paulding will be holding their 3rd Annual March Against Meth on June 13. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8 a.m. The annual 5K event helps raise funds for the Meth Alliance. Registration and further information can be found at the Web site www.methpaulding.org/.

july

Concert in the Park

The Parks and Recreation Department will be holding their annual Concert in the Park on July 11 at Taylor Farm Park. The concert is free and the public is encouraged to bring their picnic baskets and lawn chairs and come out to enjoy the festivities. No alcohol allowed.

Timeless Hwy will be performing beginning at 7 p.m. and there will be a fireworks show at 9 p.m. For more information contact Taylor Farm Park.

Information: (770) 222-3270

Community Makeover

Engage Atlanta will be hosting their second annual Community Makeover from July 31 through Aug. 2. Engage Atlanta is a team of local churches who have come together to spread the message through giving back to the community. For more information on how to volunteer please contact West Ridge Church for a list of churches participating.

Information: (770) 222-2125

september

B at the Movies

The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting their old-fashioned movie night on Sept. 19 at Taylor Farm Park beginning at sundown. The event is free and the public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic to enjoy a special evening at the Pole Barn. No alcohol allowed.

The movie will be a family oriented and shown on the big screen for all to enjoy. For more information contact Taylor Farm Park.

Information: (770) 222-3270