Patch Picks: Green Beer Anyone? That and More on St. Patrick's Day

Lilburn won’t be dyeing the Yellow River green — unlike what they do to the Chicago River up north — for St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday. The same goes for Camp and Jackson creeks.

As for green beer? Well, like it or not, you’re going to find plenty of it.

Patch knows green ­— just look at the predominant color used on this website if you don’t believe — and we know fun when we see it.

Here are some suggestions (we welcome yours, too) on how to make things a little greener for you on the day that commemorates the patron saint of Ireland.

A Paddy’s Day Party

Will Henry's Tavern, 1228 Rockbridge Road in Mountain Park, gives you the green beer, “Irish car bombs” and other goodies from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday. Musical guest Derek St. Holmes, singer and vocalist for hard rocker Ted Nugent will perform. There is a $5 cover charge. Info: 770-279-9098.

Anyone for bangers and mash?

The , 411 Beaver Ruin Road in Lilburn, serves Irish menu items like bangers and mash, and corned beef and cabbage at its St. Patrick’s event. And, yes, there will be green beer (green jello shots, too). Info: http://www.facebook.com/theoysterbarn, 770-925-4069, email: oysterbarn1@aol.com

Raising of the Green

Stone Mountain’s 15th annual Raising of the Green is scheduled 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Thursday at ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive. The event is the annual fundraiser for ART Station and will feature music, live and silent auctions, food, a raffle, and … you guessed it, green beer. Tickets are $20 in advance online here and $25 at the door. The money raised will go toward to funding ART Station's programs, such as its kids summer camp scholarships and more. 

Have a Traditional Meal

Join the Knights of Columbus in Lilburn for a traditional Irish meal, complete with corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, Irish coffee, Irish soda bread, and more. Adult dinner is $10, and children eat for $6. The event will be 5:30 p.m.-8: 30 p.m. on Thursday at Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn. Info: 770-921-9966, www.killianhall.com.

“Lucky” Arts & Crafts

The Lucky Shoals Park Community Center at 4651 Britt Road (nearby in unincorporated Norcross) hosts a “Luck o’ the Irish” arts and crafts event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. The event is open to ages 3 and up (meaning, no green beer!). Cost is $3 per person. For info: 770-723-9516, www.gwinnettparks.com.