Movies By Moonlight Returns Friday At City Springs

Sandy Springs GA

04 August, 2021

4:33 PM

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SANDY SPRINGS, GA — After a year off due to the pandemic, Leadership Sandy Springs is again hosting their free, outdoor movie series Movies by Moonlight on the Green at City Springs. The line-up begins with "Black Panther" on Friday, Aug. 6, followed by "Shrek" on Aug. 13, and "Raya and the Last Dragon" on Aug. 20. Movie goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, towels for the children's splashpad, pack picnics or purchase food from food trucks beginning at 6 p.m. and movie snacks from concessions at 6:30 p.m. Movies will be shown on a 30-foot inflatable screen near the CitySprings stage at dusk "We're thrilled to be back this year. The movies are great, and we have some special, fun eventsplanned before each movie begins," said Co-chairs Bethany Diamond and Janon Redmond, Leadership Sandy Springs 2020 classmates and board members. "In addition to costume parades, games, and music and dance entertainment, we've invitedthree community nonprofits to participate too. We're asking movie goers who can, to support them by dropping off needed items at their tables." At "Black Panther," the Sandy Springs Education Force will be collecting items for their teacher supply closets. At "Shrek," on Aug. 13, Solidarity Sandy Springs will be collecting food items from this list, and at "Raya and the Last Dragon" on Aug. 20, the Community Assistance Center will be collecting gently worn children's clothes, shoes, and nonperishable food pantry items. "We are excited about this year's line-up and all that is planned. Movies by Moonlight continuesto get better every year, and we're very appreciative of the generosity of our presenting sponsorKaiser Permanente and major sponsors: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia PublicBroadcasting, Regency Centers, D. Geller & Sons and Emory St. Joseph's Hospital.We couldn't do this without their support and the City of Sandy Springs," Leadership Sandy Springs Executive Director Jan Paul said. "We look forward to seeing everyone at the movies!" Parking is available in the garage and in lots and spaces around City Springs, located at 1Galambos Way, with additional parking at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church Activity Center. For more information, visit the event website, ask a question on the Movies By Moonlight Facebook page, or call 404-256-9091. This marks the 16th year that Leadership Sandy Springs, the civic organization best known for developing leaders and connecting the community to foster a vibrant Sandy Springs and Perimeter area, has presented its signature summer event, often described as the "best block party in town."