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.
Couples are invited to a Ballroom dance in LaGrange on Nov. 9, with a 7 p.m. pre-dance cha-cha lesson by Katrina Volgina, a professional international competition ballroom dancer and instructor. The dance is from 8 – 10:30 p.m. at the LaFayette Christian School Gym at 1904 Hamilton Road in LaGrange. Visitor couples are welcome - $20 per couple. Dress: smart casual. Sponsored by the LaGrange Moonlight Ballroom Dance Club. For more information on area ballroom dances or lessons, call 706-884-5857.
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.
The Fayette Presbyterian Church will be the host of "One Stop Shopping for Christmas" on Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 791 Forest Ave., Fayetteville. Call the Church for more information.
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.
Dancing With the Chiefettes on Nov. 13, from 7 – 9 p.m., at the McIntosh High School auditorium. The State Champion Chiefettes pair up with other McIntosh athletes and teach, then perform, a dance routine, similar to the popular television show, Dancing with the Stars. Admission is $5, and all proceeds will benefit the McIntosh Chiefettes as they prepare to compete in UDA Nationals in February, where they are the only nationally ranked team from the state of Georgia.
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 16
Second Chance Thrift Shop is now open on Thursdays, as well as Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located in a 100 year old house (151 McIntosh Road, Brooks, just 10 minutes east of Starr's Mill High School. The shop's huge, annual Clearance Sale is coming up on Nov. 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Clearance Sale will be held at Brooks United Methodist Church (119 Morgan Mill Road, Brooks. Furniture and other quality items at rock bottom prices...you won't want to miss it! Saturday will also offer a Bake sale and a BBQ Sale. Nearly 100% of the proceeds go to local and international missions.
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 19
A Company of Friends Productions invites performers from 7 to 18 years to join them under the sea for an educational and fun workshop designed to help those wishing to get a jump-start on ACOF's next audition, Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr. Workshop will be held on Monday, Nov. 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the fee is $40, with a 10% discount for siblings who register together. Class will be held at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville in room 260 upstairs. ACOF will hold open auditions for Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr. on Dec. 3 with call-backs on Dec. 4 for ages 7 to 21 years. Pre-registation for the workshop is a must at 770-599-0051 or fcftdirector1@fcft.net.
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.
The Prostate Cancer Information Group will meet at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital on Nov. 27. The meeting will start at 7p.m. in the Cancer Wellness Center in the 1267 Building, 3rd floor. Use the Outpatient/West Entrance. The program will be a group discussion “A Time for Sharing & Planning”. Men (and their partners) with concerns about prostate cancer are encouraged to attend. The Prostate Cancer Information Group is sponsored by The American Cancer Society and Us TOO, International. For information, please call: Jim O'Hara at 770-632-2898.
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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