🌱 Annual Trek Or Treat 5K Justice Run + Douglas Co. Chili Cook Off

Hello, everybody. It's Saturday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news about:

• Trek or Treat 5K registration
• Douglas County Library October calendar
• Douglas County annual Chili Cook-Off Festival

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 84 Low: 61.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office and The ATIR Community are organizing their Annual Trek or Treat 5k Justice Run on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Boundary Waters Park, starting at 9:00 a.m. This event qualifies as an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifying event. Participants can register here, and all proceeds from the run will support local domestic violence awareness programs. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
2. The Douglas County Public Library has released its October calendar, which is filled with family-friendly events. Click the link to view programs offered by the library. From sensory story time to a book fair, there is something for everyone. (Douglas County Public Library via Facebook)
3. In case you missed it, The annual Chili Cook-Off Festival in Douglas County is set to take place on Oct. 21. There are limited spots available for chili cookers, inviting individuals, families, and businesses to compete for the title of the best and spiciest chili. The event, held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Downtown Douglasville, also encourages participants to be creative with their booth decorations, with a prize for the best-decorated booth. For more information or to participate, individuals can contact [email protected] or call (770) 949-2787. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
4. A class called "The Art of Scrapbooking" invites participants to turn their camera roll memories into a personalized scrapbook. The class, starting at 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 8, guides students through the process of creating a personalized photo album. It emphasizes the value of scrapbooking as a means to display and cherish favorite photos, whether from life-defining events or intimate moments. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
5. Join the Passport to Latin Dancing event at the Ike Owings Community Center in Douglasville, to explore the rhythm of Latin social dancing. The program, which will run on Sundays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. until Feb. 25, offers a chance to learn techniques in Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Afro-Cuban footwork, and partner work. To secure a spot, interested participants can call (770) 920-3007 or register online. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

Saturday, September 30

• Artpaca Arts & Crafts Fall Festival At L&R Alpaca Haven Farm (10:00 AM)
• Bet On Her Conference At Douglasville Conference Center (12:00 PM)
• Paris With Van Gogh At Painting With A Twist (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The latest episode of Monthly Minutes with Dalia is out! Click the link to watch. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• REMINDER: The Douglasville Police Department hosts bimonthly Community Enrichment Meetings. For more information on the meetings contact Sargeant Dean at 678-293-1621. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.