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Wednesday, April 7, 2004

Easter Worship Services

Christians in the Fayette area will join Christians around the world this week as they celebrate Holy Week and Easter Sunday, remembering the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ during Holy Week, and celebrating his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The following churches have announced their Easter events.

Mel Brooks lights up Atlanta with lyrical laughs and actor's antic

One of the hottest shows running just opened last night at The Fox and is sure to have audiences in stitches. “The Producers,” Mel Brooks’ comedy classic from the 60s has translated to the stage surprisingly well, almost as good as “Springtime For Hitler,” the crazy show within the show. The biggest Tony Award winning show in Broadway history has Brooks skewering Nazi Germany and musicals in one master stroke giving the world its first bad taste bonanza.

McIntosh finishes third

The McIntosh High School Science Olympiad team finished a close third among 28 high schools participating in State Science Olympiad competition March 27th at Emory University.

Writers turn out for fair

In late March, the Fayette Writers Club presented a Writers Fair at the Fayette County Library to display their work. Members, their families and the general public were invited and there was a large turnout for the festivities.

Acting workshop approaches

No experience is needed to participate in Offshoot Productions' April 18, acting workshop, "Mining Shakespeare's Rich Language." Conducted by Offshoot's professional cast and staff for June's “Comedy of Errors,” this lively session takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library.

Free Shade from National Arbor Day Foundation

Ten free shade trees will be given to each person who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation during April 2004 as part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

Honors conference set

The Clayton State Honors Program is proud to announce that the 2005 Georgia Collegiate Honors Conference will be held at Clayton State. This will mark the second time Clayton State has hosted the event.

Progressive Dinner nears

The Senoia Area History Society is hosting its annual Progressive Dinner April 23, and April 24. Guests will be served a five-course dinner, with each course served in one of the town’s historic homes.

Afternoon tea planned for Dunaway Gardens

Mark May 16 on your calendar for a very special event. On that date the McIntosh Chapter of The Daughters of the British Empire invite you to Afternoon Tea and a delightful stroll through historic Dunaway Gardens.

Lennon exhibit set

In honor of his sixty-fourth year, Yoko Ono and the Westin Buckhead will unveil an exhibit of artwork by John Lennon April 16, 17 and 18.

Secular Hymns of Hope and Vinyl

Easter is a time for renewal, rebirth, atonement and pastel colored eggs. The Church celebrates the resurrection of hope as the world blossoms forth anew with color. The hymns that are sung at Sunday services can heal and soothe those on the journey of life. Somehow our suffering and loneliness is lighter with a song.

‘Alice’ coming to town April 29

Fayette-Coweta Family Theatre will present its first-ever professional children’s dessert theatre production of the Lewis Carroll classic “Alice in Wonderland” April 29-May 1. This 60-minute fantasy romp is spiced with upbeat songs, zany characters, a 12-member professional cast and a fun-filled Mad Hatters Tea Party after each performance.

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