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Sandy Springs Reads-- Talk with Jonah McDonald


The Basics:
Event Type:Learn
Event Location: Abernathy Arts Center in Sandy Springs
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Oct 16 2014  7:00 pm >> Thu, Oct 16 2014 8:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Oct 11 2014 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 16 2014 3:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Jonah McDonald is the author of "Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests." He'll be speaking about his experience hiking the entire 2000+ mile Appalachian Trail. 

The event will be held on Thursday night, October 16, at the Abernathy Arts Center

 


McDonald will share stories of his  6-month backpacking trip and will discuss his new hiking guidebook,
Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests: Intown and Out. The guidebook gives detailed information about 60 trails within a 30-mile drive of downtown Atlanta, including several parks in the Sandy Springs area. 

A professional storyteller, McDonald uses stories, humor, and his energetic speaking style to connect with audiences of all ages. He will sign copies of his book that will be available for sale at the end of the presentation.

The lecture is free!

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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Abernathy Arts Center - - 254 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs, GA

IMPORTANT: Parking lot for the arts center is on Bridgewood Valley Road, off River Valley Road, and NOT on Johnson Ferry Road!

If you're driving North on Johnson Ferry (from Sandy Springs), turn LEFT onto River Valley Road, which comes just before you get to the arts center.  Then, take an immediate dog leg to the left onto Bridgewood Valley Road.  The parking lot will be on your left, behind the tennis courts.

If you're driving South on Johnson Ferry Road (from Marietta/East Cobb), turn RIGHT onto River Valley Road (traffic light here) and then take an immediate dog leg to the left onto Bridgewood Valley Road. The parking lot will be on your left, behind the tennis courts.

If you're driving on 285, turn onto Riverside Drive (outside the perimeter) and then turn RIGHT onto River Valley Road.  Before you get to the light on Johnson Ferry Road, turn RIGHT onto Bridgewood Valley Road.  The parking lot will be on your left, behind the tennis courts.


Notes:

Thanks to Toni T. for alerting me to this event and for emailing me the information.


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