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Perfect for getting together this summer – grab this TMY Projector with 100 Inch Screen for $71.99 when you click the 20% off coupon!!! I don’t know how long this coupon will last, so don’t hesitate getting it for movie night with the neighbors!

This item has great reviews and is loved by many. We recently bought one and it works great. Above, you can see how it looks when we used it for a movie night. The picture is great, the sound is good, and we had a ton of fun. My husband made a frame for the screen out of pvc pipe that can be taken apart and easily assembled when we want to watch something. You can check out those directions on how to make an outdoor movie projector screen stand here.

I have to admit that I love Hallmark movies.  They leave you feeling good and are something nice and enjoying to watch.  Premiering on Sunday, September 19, Finding Love in Mountain View is a new addition to the Hallmark lineup.  I watched this movie with my teenage daughter, and although it was very predictable like many Hallmark movies, it was still entertaining to watch.

About the Movie:

This new movie was inspired by the book, Finding Love in Bridal Veil, Oregon, by Miralee Ferrell.  After learning she’s been entrusted to take care of her deceased cousin’s children, an architect is torn between focusing on her career and honoring her cousin’s wish.

You can head over their website to watch the trailer and find out more.  Don’t forget to tune in this Sunday to watch it!

My husband and I love watching shows together in the evening with our teenagers once our littles are in bed.  It’s hard to find decent shows that everyone enjoys.  We were given a three month subscription to Pure Flix to check out their show Vindication.  I love that this is a fun detective/mystery show that is clean and not filled with gore and other things that we prefer to keep out of the house.

Being a law enforcement family, we have really enjoyed Season 1 and watching a police drama that is entertaining and CLEAN!  I would say, due to the nature of the crimes and dialogue, that I would recommend this for teenagers and older.  We are excited to watch Season 2 as it becomes available.  Season 2, set to debut on September 1, 2021, will feature new episodes releasing weekly on Wednesdays.

About Vindication:

The Pure Flix Original Series Vindication has grown a devoted fan base for its ability to inspire faith with compelling crime narratives and issues of the day.

In Season 2, Detective Gary Travis will encounter real-world obstacles in his professional and personal life that will challenge his character and stretch his faith.

Watch the official trailer for Season 2 here.

This faith-based police drama was the vision of Jarod O’Flaherty who was inspired to turn police dramas on their head after watching a series with his wife. O’Flaherty never intended to make a television series, but set out to produce a short film for his church, Retta Baptist Church, in Burleson, Texas.

A 26-minute film of the same name received awards and accolades from film festivals and the Christian entertainment world. And it sparked the demand for a full season, comprising 10-episodes and following the faith and work of Detective Travis.

“Vindication” stars Todd Terry as Gary Travis; Venus Monique as Detective Kris Tanner; Peggy Schott as Becky Travis. Season 2 will debut T.C. Stallings as Detective Trae Millwood.

Additional information is available at Pure Flix.

About Pure Flix:

Pure Flix is the leading faith and family-friendly streaming video-on-demand service. With thousands of God-honoring and inspiring movies and shows, you can Have Faith In Your Entertainment again.

Pure Flix was founded in 2005 by Michael Scott, David A.R. White, and Russell Wolfe. The company initially started as a film studio behind breakout theatrical hits like “God’s Not Dead,” “The Case for Christ” and “Do You Believe?” and launched its streaming platform in 2014. In late 2020, Pure Flix the streaming service became part of AFFIRM Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, with a mission to stream God-honoring stories to a new generation through inspiring and faith-affirming TV shows, movies and original series.

We LOVE when Monster Jam® comes to town! My 6 year old son is obsessed with all monster trucks!  He’s in luck because Monster Jam® is back in our area!

Monster Jam® is gearing up for its return to Gas South Arena (formerly Infinite Energy Arena) this weekend with a variety of opportunities for local media to get an inside look at the exhilarating live family event. The fun-filled weekend begins the morning of Thursday, Sept. 9 with the dirt load-in, when several tons of dirt will be dropped to transform the arena for the 12,000 pound trucks to showcase their skills and compete for the championship. Truck jump filming opportunities will be available with advance confirmation on the morning of Friday, Sept. 10, and media are invited for an up-close look at the massive trucks and a chance to film the elated fans during the Monster Jam® Pit Party this Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Monster Jam will be live at the Gas South Arena this weekend for four shows only, Sept. 10-12. Tickets are available by visiting axs.com.

Our military, first responders and healthcare professionals provide life-saving service for those in need and Stone Mountain Park wants to show our appreciation for all these heroes do. On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Stone Mountain Park thanks these heroes with one complimentary Attractions Pass during its First Responders Appreciation Event. Members of the military, first responders and healthcare professionals also have the opportunity to purchase additional passes at a discounted rate for up to six accompanying guests.

This offer is available for those currently employed as members of the military (active duty, reserves, veterans, national guard, retirees), healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, hospital workers) or first responders (police officers, sheriffs, state troopers, corrections officers, federal officers, career & volunteer firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, 911 dispatchers).

Tickets may be purchased in advance using our ID.me verification service at https://www.stonemountainpark.com/Tickets-Specials/Special-Offers.

Tickets may also be purchased at the park on Saturday, September 11. Proof of employment must be presented at the Stone Mountain Park Ticket Plaza to receive this offer.

Georgia’s most visited attraction, Stone Mountain Park, offers families a day of adventure on family-friendly attractions including Dinosaur Explore, Skyride, the Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, Scenic Railroad, Historic Square, and more. For more information, visit www.stonemountainpark.com.

Great time to stock up on Christmas gifts during the Coach Outlet sale!  This fun wristlet is priced at just $23.40!

You can also find the fun Corner Zip Wallet for $53.40, down from $178!

Plus shipping is free for Coach Insiders, which is also free to join.  Shop around the clearance sale and see what else you can find!

Now is the time to go ahead and grab your Halloween and fall shirts!  The Children’s Place has Halloween print shirts starting at just $5.25 and free shipping on any size order!  They have some super cute prints this year!

On top of this, you can go HERE and then scroll down the page to the bottom and get a 25% off coupon by registering for emails or text alerts.  That makes these shirts just $3.94 each after the coupon!

You can also find the fun Halloween dresses starting at just $8.48 and free shipping!

Let me know what you find!

This is so exciting!  For the month of September, you can show your Athens Regional Library System card at certain locations to receive special discounts!  We are definitely taking advantage of these deals!  For complete information, visit the Athens Library “Get Library Carded” page.

Here’s the list – visit these local business partners from September 1-30, 2021, and show your library card at checkout to receive the following discounts:

In Athens-Clarke County

• Alumni Cookie Dough, 480 N Thomas St, Athens, 706-254-9171, 20% off café items
• Athens Running Company, 1210 S Milledge Ave, Athens, 706-850-6051
  $10 off any regularly priced shoes
• Avid Bookshop, 1662 S. Lumpkin Street, Athens, 706-850-2843, Receive a free Advanced Reading Copy book with your library card! *Limit one per library card holder.
• DANCEFX & Dancestyle Dancewear, 396 Foundry Street, Athens, 706-355-3078, Show your card for a Free Class Pass and 15% off at Dancestyle Dancewear
• Figment Kombucha, 1085 Baxter St. Athens, 614-832-8680, 15% off kombucha cups and growlers
• Flying Biscuit Café, 1180 Prince Ave Suite B Athens, 706-201-4012, Receive a free single buttermilk pancake
• Four Fat Cows, 723 Baxter Street, Athens, 706-850-8510, 20% off purchase
• Front Porch Book Store, 102 Marigold Lane Winterville, Receive one free book
• International Grill & Bar, 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd. Athens, 706-705-2481, 25% off your order
• Molly’s Coffee Company, 8830 Macon Highway Building 100, Athens, 762-499-2002, 10% off your order
• Off the Vine Produce, 302 Athens Road, Winterville, 706-899-0400, 20% off your purchase
• Pet Supplies Plus, 191 Alps Rd. Ste. 13A, Athens, 706-353-0650, 10% off your purchase
• Sunrise Nursery, 550 Athens Road, Winterville, 706-308-4950, 10% off your purchase
• Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, 227 Prince Ave Athens, 706-247-7619, 10% off your purchase
• TREEHOUSE Kid & Craft, 815 W Broad St/ Suite A, Athens, 706-850-8226, 10% off your purchase
• Walls of Books, 1091 Baxter Street, Athens, 706-850-4776, 10% off your book purchase
• Winterville Animal Clinic, 250 Henry Meyer Rd Winterville, 706-338-0852, $10 off any service or product at time of purchase
• Yorktown Curation & Consulting, 165 Springbrook Drive  Winterville, 678-778-8664, Free Consultation  ($70 value)
• The Library also thanks Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 246 W. Hancock Ave, Athens, 706-546-6800, for its support of #GetLibraryCarded.

In Franklin County

• Riggins Pharmacy Inc., 12240 Augusta Rd, Lavonia, 706-356-8863, 10% off Books, Gifts and Cards at the Christian Bookstore

In Madison County

• Feathers, Fur and Scales, 101 Highway 98 East, Danielsville, 706-795-2738, 10% off your purchase
• Kart Wheel Coffee, 200 General Daniel Ave #225 Danielsville, 706-510-8810, 10% off your purchase
• The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, 7 Johnson Drive, Danielsville, 706-795-0920, 5% off any over-the-counter merchandise
• Pig Skins Barbecue, 15 Highway 98 East, Danielsville, 706-248-5368, 10% off your purchase

In Oconee County

• Fox’s Pizza Den, 2971 Monroe Hwy Suite 109 Bogart, 678-661-0220, Free small one-topping pizza by showing your library card
• Magic Hands by Tamika Sanders, 1030 Village Dr Watkinsville, 706-540-5475, 10% off
• Walls of Books, 1011 Stonebridge Pkwy STE 105, Watkinsville, 478-955-5222, 10% off book purchase

In Oglethorpe County

• Buds n’ Bows Flower Shop, 303 Park Ave, Crawford, 706-743-5830, 10% off cash purchase
• Papa’s Pizza To Go, 1151 Athens Rd,  Crawford, 706-988-1409, 10% off your order