City of Fayetteville Accepting Donations for the Mayors' Christmas Motorcade 2009

The City of Fayetteville, GA will be participating in the Mayors' Christmas Motorcade, a program that started in 1958 in GA to raise awareness for the needs of Georgia's mental health hospitals. Fayetteville donations will go to the West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Residents, schools, churches, businesses and civic groups can participate in this worthy cause by donating new and unwrapped gifts which will help the patients living in mental health hospitals in Georgia.

Deadline for donations is December 2nd.

A collection box will be available for donations at Fayetteville City Hall, 240 South Glynn Street, Fayetteville Fire Department, 95 Johnson Ave. and Fayetteville Police Department, 760 Jimmie Mayfield Blvd.

For more information on the program and a "wish list" of their needs, click here.

Local Youth Theatre Group to Perform Cinderella - June 13 & 14, 2009

One of my favorite discoveries in researching family friendly activities and events for LocalKidFun.com has been the access to quality family theater in South Metro Atlanta. Just go to the Family Theater page of LocalKidfun.com or view the monthly events calendar to see all that our area has to offer children interested in the theater.

The next local production you might wish to attend is Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella, presented by Backyard Kids Theatre on June 13th, at 7 p.m., and June 14th, at 3 p.m. at Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville. Tickets can be purchased for $8 from www.brownpapertickets.com/event/64423 (for early seating) or at the door.

Cinderella is the second show produced by student founded organization, Backyard Kids Theatre. The directors, musicians, cast, crew, costume advisor, choreographers, etc. are all youth aged 7-17. They look forward to amazing you with their fabulous talent.

Directed by 8th grader Chase Thomaston, music directed by Stephanie Earle, and starring Paige McCauley as Cinderella, the performance will be fun for the entire family. Other leads include: Camille Edwards as the Fairy Godmother; Ben Papac as the Prince; Micole Mayfield as the Stepmother; Hannah and Abby Feltner as the Stepsisters, Austin and Janina Monk as the Royal Stewards, Michael Reep as the King, and Stephanie Earle as the Queen. The ensemble features: Olivia, Grant, and Evan Krug; Jordyn, Jamie, and Zack Richards; Abby Mortensen; Anna Lee Robbins; Gillian Revoir; Reagan and Avery Grillo; Preston Earle; Payton Edwards; and Rachel Brown. Choreographers are Nora Wilfong and Brent Davis, and the show Pianist is 6th grader, Nathan Hung. For more information about the organization, go to www.backyardkidstheatre.org.

The 1st Ever Summer Camp Expo Coming to Fayette County On Saturday, March 7, 2009

South Metro Atlanta parents will find it much easier and faster to choose a summer camp for their child in 2009 with the LocalKidFun.com Summer Camp Expo on March 7, 2009 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Fayette Family YMCA on Huiet Road in Fayetteville. The camp expo will provide busy parents with a one-stop resource for information regarding availability, daily activities, cost, and more of many summer camps, all conveniently assembled under one roof. “Many parents spend hours and hours calling around to area camps to find one that fits the needs of their child or children. Whether parents are looking for day camps, overnight camps, or camps with a special theme, parents will be able to talk directly with camp providers, compare camps, and register their child for the summer fun that fits the needs of their child” states LocalKidFun owner, Candace Robichaux. Parents are encouraged to bring the entire family to this free event where kids will enjoy playing in the LocalKidFun Zone, including inflatables from Shenanigans Toys, Inc. Parents not able to attend the event can go to http://www.LocalKidFun.com to find a comprehensive list of summer camp options in your local area. A portion of the exhibitors’ fees will be donated to Fayette Family YMCA’s Partner with Youth Program, which benefits neighborhood children and families with scholarships to nurturing programs, like YMCA’s summer day camp.

Camp providers interested in exhibiting at the Expo may go to http://www.localkidfun.com/CampExpo.php for exhibitor information or email sales@localkidfun.com .

LocalKidFun.com has been serving Fayette, Coweta and Henry counties since 2007, and provides on-line information to enhance the lives of families located in the southern counties of Atlanta. States owner, Candace Robichaux, “LocalKidFun.com unites local businesses with families by providing easy access to ideas, activities, sports, classes, and camps.”

Contact:
Candace Robichaux
Local Kid Fun
404-492-6465
candace@localkidfun.com
http://www.localkidfun.com