(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES™, May 30, 2011
(AUGUSTA, GA) The first annual BLOCKS ARE BEAUTIFUL celebration, which took place on Pine Street on May 7, is going “prime time” with the launch of a video of the event by local talent Jason Siegler.
Sneak preview at:
files.me.com/seiglerpro/0xo50f
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Morris Museum of Art announces the launch of Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 1,300 other museums across America that offers free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Tuesday, May 31 to Sunday, September 4, 2011.
www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums
www.themorris.org
Housing and Community Development Department announced on Friday, May 27th, the close of its third home sale in Heritage Pine, with several additional closings slated in the coming weeks. New home starts are projected to be announced my mid June.
www.heritagepineaugusta.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta Tomorrow, Inc. announces the opening of a new coffee shop and news/gift shop as part of the airport’s recent renovations.
http://ags.skyharbors.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) Taking its show on the road. The story of the revitalization effort of Laney Walker/Bethlehem, recently showcased at the Georgia Planning Association’s semi-annual conference in Peacthree City, has various planning directors and municipalities from around the state calling for an encore presentation: June 17th in Americus, GA
www.heritagepineaugusta.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) East Central Georgia Regional Library is launching its Summer Reading to run from May 20-July 22nd. Exciting, educational, and entertaining programs and adventures for children, teens, and Adults. Visit a Public Library to pick up your Summer Reading folders and passports .
http://www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us/
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History announces its 20th anniversary celebration, to take place on June 11 with a street party and reception. Details forthcoming.
http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/index.htm
(AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta State University has received a $30,000 grant to fund a summer bridge program for 25 recently graduated African-American high-school males. The selected graduates will attend math, reading, and English workshops and receive mentoring from ASU faculty and students, and community members.
http://www.aug.edu/
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