November 3
Fayetteville Veteran’s Day Parade, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. Route along Ga. Hwy. 85. For information contact Ron Stubbs at (404) 431-0276.
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School will host a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Nov. 3. The race is part of the Elementary Grand Prix Series and is sponsored by The Rotary Club and The Peachtree City Running Club. The Minter Trail Blazer 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held at the school, located at 1650 Georgia Highway 85 South. The 1 mile fun run/walk will begin at 8:10 a.m. and the 5K run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee is $20 for adults, $15 for students and phantom runners, and a maximum cost of $50 for families. For applications visit www.saraharpminter.org.
12th Annual Harvest Classic 5K Run/Walk State Championship and a Kids Fun Run on Nov. 3 at 8 a.m. at new Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Building C Sports Center. Pre-registration is $20 ($15 for Kids Run) if recieved by Oct. 26 registration after Oct. 26- race day is $25 ($20 for Kids Run). There is a $5 discount/person for families of four or more. Online registration requires online payment and is available until October 26 at www.newhopebc.org.
The Fayette County Republican Party's November First Saturday Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on Nov. 3, at the IHOP, 705 N. Jeff Davis Dr., Fayetteville. Karen Handel, former candidate for the Republican Party nomination for Governor of Georgia, will be the guest speaker. Karen was elected Secretary of State of Georgia in 2006 making her the first elected Republican Secretary of State in Georgia's history and the second woman elected to that position. She served as Secretary of State of Georgia from 2007 until she resigned in January 2010, to prepare for her campaign for nomination for governor. All interested Republicans are invited to attend. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
The 23rd Annual Christmas Marketplace and Timeless Treasures sale is Nov. 3, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Family Life Center. There will be more than 70 unique vendors plus food and drinks. New this year, the United Methodist Men will set up the Shred Doctor in the parking lot by the church office and Holiday Inn during the Christmas Marketplace from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. They will shred documents and magazines for a nominal fee. Paper clips and binders do not have to be removed. Fayetteville First United Methodist Church is located at 175 East Lanier Avenue, Fayetteville, Georgia and the church office number is 770-461-4313. You may visit online at: www.fayettevillefirst.com.
Please join New Hope World Outreach Fairburn Campus celebrate the first Hope In the City Fashion Show. Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. at Harvest Christian Community Center . This will be an event filled with fashion, food, fun and fellowship. Please visit www.nhwofairburn.eventbrite.com or call (786) 357-1039 for more information. See you there!
Davidson Lodge #334 Annual Barbecue Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Davidson Lodge on Hwy. 92 South in Woolsey. Cost is $7.50 donation per plate. For more information contact Ron Jones at 770-461-6167 or Jimmie Gunn at 770-584-2390.
Call for Volunteers! Join the MOMS Club of Fayetteville as we install new playground equipment and ground cover at the Church Street Park Playground on Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please bring work gloves, shovels, and rakes. RSVP churchstreetparkproject@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
The United Methodist Church in Brooks, will offer a beginning dance class in “Rhumba”. Beginning Nov. 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. through Dec. 1 with no lesson the Thanksgiving weekend. The location is perfect, as it is centrally located to Newnan, Peachtree City, Senoia, Griffin and Fayetteville. The “Rhumba” is a very popular dance to songs of today and yesteryear, and has stood the test of time. This dance will be just in time for the up-coming holiday parties. This is a four week class and each class lasts for an hour and a half, with the cost being $35 per person for the entire session. For information, please call 770-719-7593 or e-mail to www.brooksumc.com.
Georgia Heartland Humane Society Doggie Dash on Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Shakerag Knoll (191 McIntosh Trail). www.georgiaheartlandhumanesociety.com.
WASA Open House on Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Water & Sewerage Authority headquarters at 1127 Hwy 74 S. Tour the facilities and learn about WASA projects, programs, and history. Refreshments provided. For more information, visit www.pcwasa.org.
Surviving The Holidays - You don’t have to be alone this holiday season! Simultaneous seminars are being offered by DivorceCare and GriefShare today from 2— 4 p.m. DivorceCare will meet in Room140R and GriefShare will meet in 308R at Peachtree City United Methodist Church, 225 Robinson Road in Peachtree City. These seminars are helpful and encouraging for people facing the holidays after a separation, divorce or death of a loved one. Call to reserve your seat, 678.315.3859 For information view our website at www.ptcumc.org.
Noel November on Nov. 3 at Flat Creek Country Club - The Fayette County Board of Realtors presents this annual holiday tradition. Stop by the free open house from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with local school choirs, Santa, and a stroll through the winter wonderland of decorated trees, wreaths, and collectibles. Then, plan on an evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment, and silent/live auction. Dinner tickets $30 until November 1, $40 at the door. Proceeds benefit Promise Place, Fayette Care Clinic, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Fayette Youth Protection Home, and the Breast Cancer Survivor’s Network. For more information visit www.noelnovember.com.
November 4
Saddle Up for St. Jude’s Trail Ride and Fun Show on Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. at Cedar Ridge Ranch, 5668 Gordon Road, Senoia. Cost: $20 donation to St. Judes for trail ride, Fun show $3 per class or $20 flat fee. Fayette County 4-H HorseFlies is proud to sponsor this special event to raise funds for St. Judes Children’s Hospital. Come join us for a day of trail riding, food and fun!! Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the trail ride begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. Lunch can be purchased for $5 and will be served from 11:00 – 1:00. Fun show will begin at 1 p.m. For more information contact Jennifer at 678-435-2712.
Art Exhibit on Nov. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ben’s Flea Market (the old Hobby Lobby location), 939-A North Glynn St., Fayetteville. an opportunity to win an original painting will take place at a 3 p.m. drawing. For more information call Claudette Neal (770) 719-3976.
November 6
American Legion Post 50 & Ladies Auxiliary Unit 50 meets the first Tuesday of every month at the CAF Hangar, Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Ct, Peachtree City @ 5:30 p.m. for Social Gathering, 6 p.m. for Cover-Dish Dinner, 7 p.m. for Legion Meeting. For more information call Arnie Geiger 404-273-1542.
November 7
“Fore the Paws” Fayette County Humane Society Golf Tournament is being held on Nov. 7, at Braelinn Golf Club, 500 Clubview Drive, Peachtree City. Registration is $85 per person (includes Greens Fee, Golf Cart, Driving Range , Awards Lunch Buffet). Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a Shotgun Start at 9 am. Please make checks payable to Fayette County Humane Society. You may also visit our website at www.fayettehumane.org.
Perform in "A Charlie Brown Christmas”. Learn acting skills while preparing a skit for your family and friends. For ages 8-14. Offered at 2 recreation centers. Thursdays 5-6 at the Kedron in Peachtree City 770-631-2525 or on Friday's 5:30-6:30 at Fayette County Recreation 770-716-4320.
Perform in "The Grinch". Learn reading skills while preparing a skit for your family and friends. For ages 6-8. Friday's 3:30-4:15 at Fayette County Recreation 770-716-4320.
Friendship Craze: Is your child having a hard time meeting and keeping friends? Certified counselor Sara Parker presents “Friendship Craze” to help build friendships. Friendship Craze is a class where children play games, role play, and learn skills to help them make and keep friends. For ages 7-11 Friday's at 4:30-5:15 at fayette County Parks and Recreation 770-716-4320.
November 8
Dixie Wing Bingo on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., at the Commemorative Air Force - Dixie Wing Hangar at Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court in Peachtree City. Snack Bar and prizes. The public is invited.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9949 of Peachtree City meets the second Thursday of each month 7 p.m. at Glendalough Manor, 200 Glendalough Court, Tyrone. Further information for qualified veterans may be obtained by calling Jim Ryan at 770-631-3417.
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will meet for lunch on Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m. at Kobe Japanese Steak House, 2876 GA 54, Peachtree City. All interested Republican women are invited to attend. For more information, please e-mail Denise Ognio, denise@futurestaffnow.com or call Debby Dickinson, 404-376-4132.
November 9
Stardust Ballroom Dance Club will host an evening of ballroom dancing Nov. 9, from 8 – 10:45 p.m. with dance music & lighting by DJ Bill Mitchell. Location: Gym at Christ’s Church at Whitewater, 1577 Hwy. 85 South in Fayetteville. Cost includes one hour of Cha Cha lessons by instructors James Stone & Charlyn Harms. Beginners lesson at 7 p.m. and intermediate at 7:30 p.m. Come to either or both lessons! Theme is Thanksgiving. Attire is smart casual. Light refreshments provided. All dancers and dance students are welcome! Foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba, cha cha, tango, night club 2-step & more! The cost is $25 per couple/$15 per single at the door. For information StardustBallroomDanceClub.com or Diane@StardustBallroomDanceClub.com or call Diane at 770-461-2369 and leave a message.
November 10
Civitan Great Chili Challenge Cookoff on Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $5. Contestants vie to win awards for their chili and the voting in conducted by judges and the public in attendance. For more informaation visit www.linecreekcivitan.org.
Tenth Annual Cattle Baron's Ball on Nov. 10, at 7 Falcon Drive. Funds raised from this western gala benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information go to www.cattlebaronsballga.org.
Braelinn Elementary Fun Run on Nov. 10, from 8 – 11 a.m., at 975 Robinson Rd. Fun Run - 5K, 1 Mile Setup/finish line at school and race on surrounding golf cart paths
Braelinn Elementary Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 975 Robinson Rd. Start your holiday shopping early with arts and crafts from local vendors and free games for the kids. There will be food, music, door prizes, pictures with Santa, and much more!
Peachtree City Christian Church Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at 500 Kedron Dr. Vendor space still available (home based businesses, crafts, etc.) for $35 per table, $45 with electricity. For more information, contact Robin Tennant at 678-371-3259.
Lake Peachtree Cleanup – Volunteers Welcome! Join Rivers Alive, the City of Peachtree City, and Keep Peachtree City Beautiful to clean up Lake Peachtree on Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Battery Way docks for registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Please carpool or golf-cart-pool, and wear boots or sneakers and bring work or rubber gloves, water, sunscreen, and litter “grabbers” or kitchen tongs. Kids and teens (5-17 years) must be accompanied by an adult, and waivers will need to be signed at the registration table. To volunteer for the Lake Peachtree cleanup, send an email with your contact information to ptcriversalive@gmail.com. A waiver form will be emailed to you to confirm your registration. Questions? Contact Connie Haynes at 770-833-4015.
November 11
Darkside 25K/50K Run on Nov. 11, from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Luther Glass Park (Peachtree Pkwy S). For information visit www.darksiderunningclub.com.
November 12
American Legion Fayette County Post 105 and Legion Auxiliary Unit 105 meet the second Monday of each month at the Log Cabin, 180 S. Glynn St, Fayetteville. Each meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a pot luck supper with monthly program and business meeting to follow. This month, Legionnaires will share in a Thanksgiving style feast and will hear about many different programs to benefit military veterans. Eligible military veterans are encouraged to attend. Facebook: Fayette County Post 105. Contact Larry Newsome, Post Adjutant, 770-461-1203.
Listen to Veterans’ stories, Nov. 12 form 6 to 8 p.m. held at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 870 Redwine Rd., Fayetteville. Bring your families, children and grandchildren to the third annual “Veterans Expressing Their Stories”. Veterans from all branches of Service over a 70 year period will be speaking. Over 20 veterans are involved in the program. There will ba a great selection of patriotic songs and a short USO show. There will be recognition of businesses flying the Flag and Veterans who have recorded their stories. Emcee for the program is John Beavin, storyteller and veteran. For information call (770) 719-4872.
November 13
The High Noon Toastmaster's Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Lafayette Educational Center, 205 Lafayette Ave, Bldg D, Fayetteville. For more information call 770-461-7492 or go to www.highnoonfayetteville.org.
The Backyard Association, sponsored by the Coweta County Master Gardeners’ Association, is a free seminar held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Coweta County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall located at 275 Pine Road in Newnan. Please call the Extension Office at (770) 254-2620 for reservations and to register for door prizes.
November 14
The Peachtree Job Fair will be held on Nov. 14, at the Country Inn and Suites Hotel, at 7815 Senoia Road (Highway 74) in Fairburn, (Atlanta metro area) from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be recruiters in attendance with all types of readily available jobs from major corporations, well-established businesses and government agencies, such as UPS and U.S. Department of Labor and many others. Free to attend. For information visit www.peachtreejobfair.com or contact Kim Wilson at 678-491-8583 or email at kimwilson125@att.net.
November 15
Dixie Wing Bingo on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., at the Commemorative Air Force - Dixie Wing Hangar at Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court in Peachtree City. Snack Bar and prizes. The public is invited.
November 17
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights – the city’s newest holiday tradition – transforms the Atlanta Botanical Garden into a giant magical kaleidoscope Nov. 17 - Jan. 5, with more colors, more displays, and a cast of characters to boot. The light show extravaganza, which debuted in 2011, returns with more than 1.5 million energy-efficient lights that blanket the Garden’s 30 acres each evening from 5 -10 in a rainbow of shimmering color and dozens of new attractions. For information visit www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
The annual Ladies Christmas Potpourri of Woolsey Baptist Church is slated for Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This year's Theme is: Simply God. Tickets are: $10 and will be available soon from a table hostess or by calling the church office at (770) 461- 9618. The Ladies Christmas Potpourri is sponsored by Legacy, the Ladies Ministry of the church. Woolsey Baptist Church is located at 115 Hampton Road in Fayetteville.
Senoia Area Historical Society will sponsor its Annual Auction on Nov. 17 at the headquarter house, 6 Couch Street, Senoia. The preview of items will begin at 6:30 p.m., along with a menu of heavy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments with an admission donation of $10. The auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. with professional auctioneer Ray Grammar leading us through an evening of fun and surprises. Join us to support the society's efforts to preserve our town's history and heritage. Senoia Area Historical Society is a 501c(3) non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.
November 20
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3650 of Fayetteville invites all veteran of any foreign war to join and meet the third Tuesday of each month 7 p.m. at The Historic Train Depot located at 250 Lanier Avenue, East in Fayetteville. Further information for qualified veterans may be obtained by calling Ronald Stubbs (404) 431-0276, or H. K. Denton (678) 817-5888, or Tom Morris (470) 214-9060.
November 21
Dementia Caregiver Support Group - The Sixty Plus Program at Piedmont Fayette Hospital offers a monthly support group for the caregivers of older adults with memory loss. Designed to be both informational and supportive, the group will provide a confidential and welcoming atmosphere for family members and friends who want to learn more about dementia. The emotional, medical, legal and financial aspects of this condition will be discussed at meetings. The group is facilitated by a licensed social worker and is open to anyone in the community. Co-sponsored by Sixty Plus Older Adult Services and the Alzheimer’s Association. The group meets the Third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Piedmont Fayette Hospital, West entrance, 1267 Building Cancer Wellness Center, third floor. Facilitated by a licensed social worker and open to any caregiver of an older adult with memory loss. To register for the group, please call 770-719-7214.
November 22
Dixie Wing Bingo on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., at the Commemorative Air Force - Dixie Wing Hangar at Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court in Peachtree City. Snack Bar and prizes. The public is invited.
November 27
The High Noon Toastmaster's Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Lafayette Educational Center, 205 Lafayette Ave, Bldg D, Fayetteville. For more information call 770-461-7492 or go to www.highnoonfayetteville.org.
November 28
Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break by Kelly Minter is a 7-session Bible study for women. This study will begin on Jan. 9, 2013 at PTCUMC, the group will meet every Wednesday morning from 9:30 - 11:30 am. The group facilitator is Andrea Sisler and the cost is $16. Join this exciting Bible study group that meets at Peachtree City United Methodist Church, located at 225 Robinson Road in Peachtree City. Register by Nov. 28 on-line at www.ptcumc.org/Adult Christian Formation/Short Term Bible Studies or call the church office at (770) 487-6499.
November 29
Dixie Wing Bingo on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., at the Commemorative Air Force - Dixie Wing Hangar at Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court in Peachtree City. Snack Bar and prizes. The public is invited.
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