You're Invited to Celebrate Arbor Day in Downtown Lilburn

Reflected in the  and , and the actions of community groups such as the Lilburn Woman’s Club, Lilburn’s natural beauty shines through on Arbor Day.

Perhaps, it’s one of the reasons that the city’s annual celebration of the day has become a highlight of the late winter.

This year will be no different, with several activities planned Saturday morning.

The celebration begins at 10 a.m., when Mayor Diana Preston makes a proclamation to commemorate the day. From there, a guided walk down the trail will stop at the meadow, where a large laceback elm tree will be planted. The woman’s club envisions the meadow will eventually be ringed by shade trees; three elms have already been planted there.

Other features include children’s games led by Girl Scout Troop 1252, woodcarving demonstrations by the Atlanta Woodcarvers Club and refreshments.

After the Arbor Day celebration, Main Street shops are expected to continue the fun.

In honor of Arbor Day celebration, purchased a pink dogwood tree and will raffle it off. Tickets are free

will be ending its two-weekend art display of dog portraits by Snellville artist Becky Kidd. The artist has donated a custom portrait to benefit Animal Action Rescue. Buy a $2 raffle ticket at the shop, or online at Animal Action Rescue's web site http://www.animalactionrescue.org/ through Feb. 26. All money collected goes directly to Animal Action Rescue.

In addition to the raffles and art exhibit, "Questionable Characters," a two-man rock/country group, will play live music from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.