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National Kids to Park Day gets Gwinnett County kids outdoors

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 12:19pm

National Kids to Park Day gets Gwinnett County kids outdoors

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- National Kids to Parks Day is coming up on Saturday, May 18, when Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation will encourage all kids to play outside.

Held by National Park Trust, National Kid to Parks Day will happen locally at Shorty Howell, with a picnic, outdoor activities, wildlife education and crafts for Gwinnett families. Plus, a Bike Rodeo will take place at Bogan Park. Here, kids can use provided supplies to decorate their bikes, compete in a relay and get bike and helmet safety checks for $6 each.

An official for Gwinnett County reported that National Kids to Parks day helped fight obesity among children, as high blood pressure, diabetes and heightened cholesterol levels still stand in the way of some children being healthy.

For more information, visit Gwinnett Parks online.

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Calling all Simon Kidgit Club members!

Submitted by Atlanta News on Friday, March 29th, 11:56 am

ATLANTA -- Celebration time, come on! After 10 years of fun and memorable events, Simon Kidgits Club is celebrating its 10th anniversary!

Northlake Mall invites all Kidgits Club members to celebrate a decade of fun memories on Saturday, April 6. Whether you were a member at Gwinnett Place Mall or are a current member at Northlake Mall, everyone is invited to celebrate with treats, prizes and music!

The festivities will take place in the mall’s Center Court from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Spread the word, invite your fellow Kidgits Club members and join us for a rocking good time!

Visit on.fb.me/YGxBMf for more information.

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Summer program to teach job skills to middle schoolers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 11:02am

Summer program to teach job skills to middle schoolers

LOGANVILLE, Ga. -- Gwinnett County Public Schools will host a special summer program for middle school students.

The Grayson High Technical Education program will give students the opportunity to explore a number of possible career paths, including culinary arts, robotics, photography, digital media design and video broadcast journalism.

The program will be held the week of June 10 at Grayson High School.

Rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders are invited to sign for the program beginning on Monday, Apr. 1. Registration closes on May 15.

For more information, visit graysontech.org.

Grayson High School is located at 50 Hope Hollow Road.

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New water attraction to open at Malibu Grand Prix Norcross

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 1:39pm

New water attraction to open at Malibu Grand Prix Norcross

NORCROSS, Ga. -- Buccaneer Cove will soon open in Malibu Grand Prix Norcross.

The Grand Prix track will close, and the new water playground will take its place. Families can play on the structures, which will feature several interactive water games. A spokeswoman for Malibu said Buccaneer Cove will include five water slides, tunnels, squa domes, spray cannons, spray loops and spray fountains.

Guests can also relax in lounge chairs at Buccaneer Cove, as shady spots will be available around the park. Semi-private cabanas will be open and offer food service for a rental fee.

Buccaneer Cove is expected to open Memorial Day weekend.

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Families, four-legged friends invited to Run for the Rescues

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 1:24pm

Families, four-legged friends invited to Run for the Rescues

SUWANEE, Ga. -- The third annual Run for the Rescues 5k will run Saturday, March 23 in Suwanee Town Center Park.

The Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals invites all families, including canine family members to participate. The run aims to benefit homeless pets.

A festival will be held along with the race from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., including food and drinks, arts and crafts, inflatables for kids and treats for digs and runners. Sample products will be available for purchase. Georgia SPCA will also do frisbee demonstrations and give training tips and CSC testing.

Dogs can compete in various contests, including longest tail, longest ears, best trick, and more.

For more information, visit the Run for the Rescues website.

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The Autism Gap: The fight for insurance

Submitted by Jaye Watson, 11Alive Reporter

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 2:39pm

ATLANTA -- Eight year old Ava Bullard is playing with her sisters, riding their bikes on their long country driveway. It is a simple act that defies those who said she would never talk, those who said she wouldn't function in the real world.

Ava was not a typical baby, or toddler.

Her mother Anna says, "You couldn't interact with her."

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Ava did not play with toys. Did not speak. Could not dress herself. Did not interact with her parents or sisters. Slept two hours a night. She was in her own world.

Anna says, "It's like she looked straight through me. She would just...it's like you weren't there, if you were in the room with her."

Anna Bullard took Ava from doctor to doctor for months. One doctor told the family Ava was 'just weird.'

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Monkey Joe's holding birthday celebration

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, February 18th, 2013, 10:48am

Monkey Joe's holding birthday celebration

ATLANTA -- Monday is the birthday of Monkey Joe, namesake of the popular indoor bounce house venues.

To celebrate, Monkey Joe's is offering plenty of family fun, including reduced admission prices, all day.

On Feb. 18, entry into every Monkey Joe's location is only $5. The first 100 children at each facility will be treated to a free pizza party, and the first 75 children will be given birthday party goodie bags.

"Monkey Joe's birthday party provides us an opportunity to thank our loyal customers for their continued support of Monkey Joe's locations across the country," Monkey Joe's brand manager Sonny Crumpton said in a statement. "As a way to honor the families that visit Monkey Joe's time and again, we wanted to show our appreciation with discounted admission and special treats and events, which we believe both children and their parents will enjoy."

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