The lyrics of Nat King Cole's "Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer..." keep rolling through my mind, and I think to myself, hazy? Yes. Crazy? Yes. Lazy? NO!  There's too much going on to be lazy - this is the time to sort through the closets, deep clean throughout the house, spruce up the yard, plant some summer color, dig out those picture projects, update the Facebook page, plan summer trips, walk the Greenway Trail, schedule routine doctors' visits, paint, DIY projects, etc.  I am stopping here, you can add to it.

However, if you do have a lazy day or two, check out the events going on in our Lilburn community.  Get some great gardening ideas from the "Behind the Garden Gate" tour on June 7.  Cull through that giveaway pile for items that might do well at the White Elephant Sale (June 21) or the Wynne Russell Treasure Sale (July 12) and go in with neighbors to rent a space.  Check out the Tuesday and Friday Markets for fresh produce and baked items. Take a break from cooking and go out to one of our many great restuarants. Check out Saturday nights in downtown Lilburn for a date night.  Sign up the children for a great camp week (so you can have a few lazy days). Shop local.  You'll find more info on ways to spend lazy days in this issue of Lovin'Lilburn.  Read on and send us some photos for our July issue: info@lilburncp.com.  

Since the City of Lilburn hired Roz Schmitt as Event Manager, the Park and Greenway have been bustiling with activity and new events.  With May's very successful Pawfest sponsored by the Gwinnett Humane Society already history, June will begin the summer with a host of events that you will won't want to miss.  

Starting off in Lilburn City Park be the 32nd annual Lilburn Girl Scout Day Camp June 2-6.  Stop by any day to see what all ages of scouts are up to - the theme this year is "Fine Arts Academy."  By the way, according to the event web site, the camp is full and has a waiting list.  

Also beginning June 3, the new City Market on Main will be open on Tuesdays, 4-7 pm in the overflow parking lot on Main St.  The focus on this year's market is fresh, local produce.  Be sure to stop by every Tuesday during the months of June, July, and August to get the latest of summer's bounty and meet your neighbors. LINK.

Some Saturday events to check out are "Hiking and Hot Cakes to Cure Scleroderma" on June 14 on the Greenway Trail.  Go to this LINK to sign-up for a worthy cause and great exercise.  Another event is the White Elephant Sale to be held on Saturday, from 9 am until 1 pm in the city overflow parking lot.  Also, if you are interested in selling those items you want to find a home for, check the City event site for registration information. LINK. Lastly, on Saturday, June 28, from 11 am until 4 pm the Lilburn Arts Alliance will be hosting Summer Juried Art Exhibit in Lilburn City Auditorium.

Other events to plan for are:  July 4th Sparkle in the Park featuring A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band and Fireworks; Aug.5th- National Night Out; September 6th- Rabies Clinic; September 13th- Small Town, Big World: Lilburn International Festival; and October 11th - Lilburn Daze. Be sure to check the City calendar for the latest on these events: LINK.

In addition to City events, check out 1910 Public House and Music on Main Street for downtown events happening throughout the summer.  

Lilburn Woman's Club - Garden Tour 

The LWC's Behind the Garden Gate on Saturday, June 7 is an event not to be missed.  Go to this LINK for a description  of each of the eight gardens and to this LINK for ticket information.  

Next Wynne-Russell Treasure Sale 

Finding time to reduce the clutter to make more space at home?  Make plans now to find a new home for those items that are too good to toss by reserving a booth space at the Wynne Russell Treasure Sale to be held on Saturday, July 12 from 9 am - 1 pm.  Items appropriate for this sale are: crafts, baked goods, collectibles, house wares, children's clothing (gently worn) and toys. 

In addition to the yard sale, we will be featuring tours of the Wynne Russell House with an opportunity to hear from paranormal experts Shannon and David Byers, of Timeless Paranormal. They recently conducted an investigation at the house and have also conducted investigations in Stewart County. Tours and commentary will start at    11 am. The house, located at 4685 Wynne-Russell Dr, is on the National Historic Registry. Kona Ice will be on site to offer cooling concessions.

Booths are available for a fee; for registration and info check: www.lilburnevents.com.  Future Treasure Sale dates are:  Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4 and Nov. 1.  Booth fees benefit the community programs of the Lilburn Community Partnership, a 501c3. Community organizations interested in free booth space should contact:  info@lilburncp.com.

City of Lilburn Hosts May Business After Hours 

About 25 business operators  and residents attended    the May Business After  Hours hosted by the City of   Lilburn at the newly   relocated Public Works Facility on Thursday, May 15.

City Manager Bill Johnsa gave a presentation on the major projects in the City and an update on the Main Street road realignment.  He indicated that plans are moving along with the City Hall /County Library project and that construction may begin as early as fall of this year with completion expected in 2015. Mr. Johnsa also reminded attendees that the current city adminsitration building will become a public safety building housing the Lilburn Police Department.  He showed a rendering of the building showing 1900's style roofline and facade that will enhance the Old Town architectural theme in the downtown area. 

Gerald McDowell, Executive Director of the Lilburn CID, follwed and gave an update on CID projects and upcoming studies that will be soliciting citizen input.  Dates for public input meetings are still to be determined. Mr. McDowell said that the CID is taking every opprotunity to help make the Lilburn commercial corridor pedestrian and bicycle friendly. Following the project update presentation, attendees toured the facility hosted by Public Works Manager Richard Johnson. For past BAH photos, check the LCP Facebook photo album.