Boxing, Books & BBQ: Local Boxing Trainer from NBC’s “The Voice” Hosts a Book Signing on June 29th
While Xavier “Fastpads” Biggs has been known for leading boxers to Olympic gold, Biggs recently garnered national attention with his appearance on NBC’s “The Voice”. And with “The Voice” showing a recap of Biggs’ appearance during the finale, classes with Biggs and the Decatur Boxing Club are in high demand. Local Atlantans can all try Team Usher’s workout!
Biggs has also written a book, “Sweet Sucker Punch”, a collection of life lessons learned through boxing, and is celebrating its re-release by hosting a boxing demo/class, BBQ & book signing on June 29th at the Decatur Boxing Club, 137 New St. Decatur, GA 30030. It’s sure to be a can’t miss event. Advance purchases of “Sweet Sucker Punch” can be made on Amazon or Decaturboxing.com for $15.00. For more information check out the website at www.decaturboxing.com or call 678.687.2983.
Celebrate Summer at Woodlands Garden
Family Friendly Event June 30 Launches New Hours And Introduces New Executive Director
WHAT: Afternoon of family fun at Woodlands Garden, a seven-acre urban sanctuary near downtown Decatur.
WHERE: 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA 30030
WHEN: 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2013 Presentation: 3:15 p.m.
VISUALS:
- Families exploring the garden
- Storyteller Cynthia Rintye entertaining children and adults with stories based on nature themes in Aesop’s Fables
- Children’s parades through the garden trails
- Blooming plants include Crape Myrtle, Black Cohosh, Mophead/Oakleaf hydrangeas, Elderberry, Astilbe, Wine Cups, Spiny Pod, Spiderwort, Great Coneflower, Hydrangea Paniculata, Joe Pye Weed, Heart-leaf Ginger, and Spiderwort
WHO: Woodlands Garden of Decatur President Alan McNabb will announce new garden hours — daylight hours seven days a week — and introduce the garden’s new executive director Claire Waggenspack Hayes. Hayes was previously a consultant in grant writing and development at Schroeder Resources. From 2000-2011 she served as Executive Director of the Dunwoody Nature Center. She is on the Advisory Board of the Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia and a DeKalb County Extension Service Master Gardener.
DETAILS: Parking is limited, so guests are requested to bike, walk, or park at Westchester School, 758 Scott Blvd., and use the free shuttle to the garden.
MORE: Woodlands Garden’s mission is to preserve a woodland garden as an urban sanctuary for educating and engaging the community in the natural world.
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: The event is free and open to the public, but R.S.V.P. is suggested. Email claire@woodlandgarden.org. For information: woodlandsgarden.org
