
Monday, June 02 2014
![]() Distributed by Lilburn Community Partnership June, 2014
The Not So Lazy Days of Summer
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. Ladybugs' Summer Gift to Trail Walkers
Surrounding the wildflowers is a natural stone path which serves as a barrier to weeds, guides mowing safely outside the garden and provides a good vantage point from which to view the garden. Ladybugs Garden Club planted the wildflowers and installed the path with a $3,500 grant from the Neighborhood Fund. The Neighborhood Fund, an initiative of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, empowers community members to positively impact neighborhoods at the local level. Building upon grassroots ideas and energy, Neighborhood Fund provides grants and support to community groups to build relationships, develop leadership and change communities with the 23-county region. Contributed by Jo Pell Holbrook, Ladybug Garden Club President. Summer Events in Lilburn
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.
Also beginning June 3, the new City Market on Main will be 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 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
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. Gwinnett County News
Camps at Environmental Heritage Ctr.
![]() There are still spaces available in several GEHC camps. Register now as slots will fill up quickly! You don't want your child to miss out on these exciting and fun filled opportunities! www.gwinnettEHC.org, 2929 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30519, 770-904-3500.Lilburn International Festival Update
The event committee would like to encourage businesses and organizations in the greater Lilburn area to come forward and support this event as sponsors, food vendors, entertainers, volunteers, participants and attendees. if you would like to help make this event a community success, save the date and contact info@lilburncp.com Check LilburnEvents.com for registration and information. *News from Our Businesses
Wednesdays - $25 Family dinner. Check their Facebook page for updaes. 107 Main St. Lilburn, 770-6911.
50 % off all in-stock nursery plants - June 6, 7, 8, Fri/Sat - 8:am - 5 pm, Sun. 12 pm - 4 pm . Pinestraw is only $3.39 per bale. 5444 Lawrenceville Hwy. 770-921-6485.
If you want to learn how to make your own beer, wine, cider, and mead it's easier than you think. Contact Lilburn Home Brew to sign up for a free classes. Email LHB@LilburnHomeBrew.com, or call 770-638-8383. For more info, see www.lilburnhomebrew.com.
113 Main St. 770-609-6393
Check out this LINK for this summer's Saturday evening concert series.
June 23 - 29, Summer Music Camp for ages 8-18. Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers) will be on hand to teach individual lessons and help the bands prepare for their performance!
* For more notices, check the Community Bulletin Board by following this LINK. You may also post your own item.
Lilburn Arts Alliance News
![]() The Lilburn Business Association has new officers: Heather Piner, President; Alan Harp, Vice-President; Jim Stanhouse, Treasurer; and Sandra Waldrop, Secretary. The Business Builders Breakfast will be Friday, June 6 at 8:00 am at Killian Hall event facility on Killian Hill Rd. and will feature Mike Albright of Southeast Urgent Care on "How to get your customers to help you improve your business."
![]() Lilburn Famers Market
The Lilburn Farmers Market will begin their 5th season serving Lilburn and
![]() ![]() Please feel free to forward Lovin'Lilburn newsletter on to neighbors and friends. Click this LINK to find a translatable newsletter. Sponsors Traffic Alerts Other Events Fridays, Beginning June 6, 4-8pm Lilburn Farmer's Market at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church at 1400 Killlian Hill Rd. Contact: info@lilburnfamersmarket.org. Lilburn Community Partnership Board Meeting, 8:15 am, Monday, June 16, at the Wynne Russell House, 4685 Wynne-Russell Drive, Lilburn. International Festival Committee Meeting, 5:00 pm Monday, June 16 in the Conference Room at Lilburn City Hall, 76 Main Street. Mayor's Town Hall Meeting, 7:00 pm, June 23 at Hookah Haven restaurant, 375 Rockbridge Rd. Suite 200 Calendars ![]() Lilburn Community Partnership Phone: 678-230-9058 |