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Published Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in Close-Up

Around town: Victorian Kid program at Carnegie

From Staff Reports

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Wouldn't it be great to time-travel to the days of Charles Dickens? Kids ages 8-12 can do just that during the upcoming winter break, when the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation presents historian and author Dr. Annette Laing in "Could You Be A Victorian Kid?"

The program will be Tuesday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Newnan Carnegie Library.

In a day of fun role-play, kids learn first-hand what it was like to work in a factory, enter a British workhouse (just like Oliver Twist), and go to school in the Victorian era. They also visit the Great Exhibition of 1851, the first-ever world's fair, and sample Victorian foods.

With music, sound effects, and lots of humor, this journey in time is a blast. British-born Dr. Laing's 'non-boring history for kids' has been featured by the Associated Press. Her first visit to Newnan for last year's "Could You Be A World War II Kid?," also sponsored by the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation, was a huge hit. Laing is a former history professor, and the author of The Snipesville Chronicles, a series of time-travel novels featuring three Georgia kids.

Tickets are $25 each, and sales begin Feb. 1 at the Newnan Carnegie Library and Scott's Bookstore. Early purchase is recommended, since only 30 tickets are available.

For more information, visit newnancarnegielibraryfoundation.com , or call the Carnegie Monday through Friday at 770-683-1347.

The Newnan Carnegie Library is located at 1 LaGrange St. in downtown Newnan.

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HAVE SOME CLEAN LAUGHS

The first Clean Laughs Night for 2012 will be at Senoia Coffee & Café Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27-28.

Comedian Frank King is funny, clever and completely lacking of content. "He's got nothing to say, and you'll enjoy every minute of it," say organizers.

Friday seating begins at 7 p.m. and Saturday seating will begin earlier at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $30 each in advance and can be purchased at Senoia Coffee & Café or online at www.cleanlaughsnight.com . Each ticket includes one dinner of your choice. Seating is limited.

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LIVE LONG, LIVE STRONG SET FOR FEB. 2

Registered dietitian Christine Issa will present the program "Live Long, Live Strong" on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Carnegie Library in Newnan. The program begins at 2:30 p.m. The program will cover how to minimize the risk of nutrition-related chronic disease.

Call to reserve a spot at 770-683-1347.

The Carnegie is located at 1 LaGrange St.

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ALZHEIMER'S ADVOCACY TRAINING AT SAVANNAH COURT

The Alzheimer's Association will be conducting a number of statewide advocacy webinars in conjunction with Alzheimer's Awareness Day Feb. 13 at the state capitol.

The Newnan training session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 2-4 p.m. at Savannah Court Assisted Living, 27 Belt Rd., Newnan.

Trainings will review the schedule for the Awareness Day in Atlanta, along with the Alzheimer's Association, GA Chapter Public Policy Platform. The session will help those interested in advocating for Alzheimer's families in speaking with state legislators about relevant issues.

There is no fee for either the training or to attend the Awareness Day events at the state Capitol. Advance registration is now open to help organizers plan for transportation to Atlanta. Registration may be done online, through the regional office, or by calling the Helpline at 1-800-272-3900.

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NEWNAN BUSINESS CO-ORGANIZER OF SOUTHEAST SOCCER EXPO

Global Sport Solutions of Newnan has partnered with Georgia Soccer to organize and operate the Southeast Soccer Expo at the Cobb Galleria Center on Jan. 27-28. This event, coordinated with the Georgia Soccer's Annual General Meeting, will be the biggest indoor soccer fan, coach and player event in Georgia this year.

At the event, well known soccer products and programs will be exhibited for parents, players and coaches to view and try. Learn about soccer tours to Europe, and meet players from the Atlanta Silverbacks and Atlanta Beat.

"We wanted to create a one-stop event for all things soccer that all fans, players, coaches and parents could access" said Alan Ewing, executive director of Global Sport Solutions, and a Newnan resident.

Ewing and head of programming Steve Hutton, a resident of Senoia, have been planning this event for three years. Both of them are still involved with soccer in Georgia.

General admission to the event on Jan. 28 is free to all members of Georgia Soccer. Chances are, if you play soccer in Georgia, you are already a member. You can register for the event at www.southeastsoccerexpo.com by including your GA Soccer ID #. Once this is verified, you will receive your free ticket via email. If you are not a member of GA Soccer, you can register on the day for $5 per person ($20 for a family pass).

For more info on this event visit www.southeastsoccerexpo.com .

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