Old Town Happenings: Spring-like Weather Brings Activity

The weather was outstanding on Saturday, Feb. 19, as the warm sunshine made you forget it was still late winter and had you thinking of spring.

The park was full of visitors and many walked their dogs down Main Street, visiting the local shops. Mayor Diana Preston joined those out on a beautiful day, and stopped by to visit!

Two events by local shop owners were in progress that made the day especially festive.

was a hub of activity, as it kicked off a two-weekend art display of dog portraits by Snellville artist Becky Kidd. The shop is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but you can view the dog portraits in the shop's window through the week.

The exhibit will end on Saturday, Feb. 26. 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. It’s a great opportunity to win a custom painting of your favorite pet and to help this non-profit dog rescue group. All money collected goes directly to Animal Action Rescue. The winner will be announced on the shop's blog and posted at the shop.

had its weekly Saturday morning meet-up at 9 a.m. with . Coffee and pastries were served. Check with the shop if you are interested in joining this group of friends of Lilburn.

In honor of next weekend's Arbor Day celebration on the Antiques In Old Town purchased a dogwood tree and is raffling it off Saturday, Feb. 26. Tickets are free so be sure to stop by and drop your name in the glass bowl. This is a large tree and will be wonderful in your spring garden. The shop is open all week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and you can register at any time for this drawing.

The Lilburn Woman's Club has some great activities planned for Arbor Day in starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Join the planting of a Lacebark Elm Tree on the Greenway Trail, take a guided nature walk, and watch a woodcarving demonstration. Children's activities and light refreshments round off this annual event.

After the Arbor Day celebration in the park, come up to the Main Street shops to continue the fun. In addition 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.

There is more going on in Old Town than you know. Keep checking back to see how your small city center has big plans for fun.