Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Calendar of Events – May 2008

May 3– Mother’s Day Giftmaking
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  What’s better than a gift from the heart for Mother’s Day.  Ages 4- up. Cost: $5/person. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy., Suwanee. 770-831-4173. 

May 9 – Kids Night Out
5:30 – 9 p.m. A night of fun and games. Must be on time to swim. Dinner served after swimming. Pre-registration required. Age 6-10. Cost: $10/person. Bogan Park, 2723 N. Bogan Rd., Buford, 770-641-2060.

May 9 – Coffeehouse Nights 
8 p.m. Live music by Kathleen Donohoe. Admission: $5/$4 for museum members. Gwinnett History Museum, 455 S. Perry Street, Lawrenceville. 770-822-5178. 

May 10 – “Junkin” Yard Sale
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring your “junk” to our yard sale. Indoor tables: $20/table; outdoor tables: $15/table, outside lawn space: $10. Reservation required for sellers. Held rain or shine/ no refunds. All ages. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross. 770-417-2200.

May 10– Old McDaniel Day
10 a.m. – 4:00p.m.  A fun day on the farm at McDaniel Farm Par, with farm animals, a petting zoo, live music, hayrides and Civil War re-enactors. All ages. Free admission. McDaniel Farm Park, 3251 McDaniel Rd., Duluth.  770-814-4920. 

May 10 – Teen Swing and Latin Dance Party
3:30 – 8:30 p.m. Just for teens! Come out and learn Swing and Latin dances. Light dinner served. Ages 13-19. Cost: $30/person. Bogan Park, 2723 N. Bogan Rd., Buford, 770-641-2060.

May 10 – Movie Under the Stars at Tribble Mill Park
6 p.m.  “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium,” starring Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman. Free movie and kids’ activities. Food concessions available for sale. Bring your blankets and low-back lawn chairs for this fun summer event! Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy., Lawrenceville. 770-822-8840.

May 10 – Teen Latin Dance Party
3:30– 8:30 p.m. Grab your best friends or venture out on your own and come out to as the Latin Dance Party returns by popular demand! Includes dance lessons and refreshments. Ages 13-18. Cost is $30/person. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd., Norcross. 770-723-9516. 

May 17 – Dacula Family Fest and Yard Sale
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Great food, a moonwalk, face painting and more! Reservation required for sellers (indoor tables: $15, outdoor space: $10). All ages. Free. Dacula Park Activity Building, 2735 Old Auburn, Dacula. 770-822-5414. 

May 17 – Family Fun Day and Health Fair
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Let the kids have fun while you learn more about healthy living options, wellness programs and services. All ages. Free. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy., Suwanee. 770-831-4173. 

May 17 – Mom and Me Victorian Ice Cream Social
12:00 p.m. Crafts and a special gift for Mom. Ages 5-up. Cost: $10/person. Lawrenceville Female Seminary, 455 S. Perry St. in Lawrenceville.  770-822-517.               

May 17 – Line Dance-a-thon
6 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Nothing but line dancing! Bring a snack to share, drinks will be provided. All ages. Register by May 10 for $5; $8 fee after that date. Pre-registration required. Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth. 770-814-4914. 

May 23 – Moonlight & Music Concert Series
8 – 10 p.m. Live music by Eric Culberson Blues on the lawn of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. Free. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs (reserved table for 6 is $60). Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450. 

May 24 – Outdoor Pools operated by Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation open for summer season! Visit www.gwinnettparks.com or call 770-822-8840 for more information on pools, hours of operation, entry fees and Funcard seasonal and annual pass cards.

May 29 – Art Exhibit & Reception
7 – 9 p.m. Art by Sharon Margolies. Light refreshments served. Exhibit runs through August 18. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450.

May 31 – Kids Connect
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy carnival games, face painting, live entertainment and art activities. Food concessions available for sales by H.O.O.K.E.D. Teen Club. All ages. Free. Pre-registration required. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross. 770-417-2200. 

May 31- Rhodes Jordan Family Festival and Yard Sale
10a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy great food, moonwalk, face painting and more. Reservation requires for sellers (indoor table rental: $15 ea.; outdoor space: $10 ea.). All Ages. Free. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5414.