December 1
Historic Downtown Senoia Annual Holiday event, Festival of Lights Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting, Visit Santa, Shopping and Dining from 4 to 8 p.m. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Fayetteville Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Carriage Ridges on Dec. 1, 2011 The Annual Downtown Christmas Parade starts at 5 p.m., followed by the Tree Lighting festivities at 6 p.m. The free carriage rides will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 770-719-4173 or email jwaits@fayetteville-ga.gov for more information.
Hometown Holiday at City Hall Plaza on Dec. 1, from 5 – 9 p.m., at City Hall Plaza/Drake Field. Craft Station for children to make Christmas Ornaments for a nominal fee, music featuring Rising Starr and JC Booth Middle School Chorus, McIntosh Hi School band, hot chocolate & popcorn available, lighting of the Christmas Tree, and of course, Santa's arrival. City Hall Plaza is located at 151 Willowbend Rd. For more information, visit www.peachtree-city.org/recreation
The 2nd annual Woolsey Baptist 5K for Missions is set for Dec. 1, at 9 a.m. A 1K fun run begisn at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 5k race at 9 a.m. Packets & race day information will be available at 7:30 a.m. Log onto either: www.woolseybaptist.org or active.com (search for "Woolsey 5K for Missions; location "Fayetteville, Ga."). Woolsey Baptist Church is located at 115 Hampton Road in Fayetteville. If you need more information, call the church office at: (770)- 461- 9618.
Bring your pets and/or children to the Peachtree City PetSmart to have their picture taken with Santa. The cost (with a PetSmart perks card) is $9.95 per photo. PetSmart will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Fayette County Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer animal rescue organization. Dec. 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 770-487-1073.
Jingle Bell Trail 5K/1 Mile Walk/Run Dec. 1, from 9 – 11 a.m., at Peachtree City Elementary School, 201 Wisdom Road. More information at www.pces.org/jingle-bell-trail/.
Fire Department Santa Run – Food/Toy Drive – Santa Claus is coming to town, in a fire truck! The Peachtree City Fire Department will escort Santa around the City on weekends in December, and will accept donations of non-perishable food items to help those in need in our community as well as new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Santa will be making his rounds on Saturdays (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) and Sundays (11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) from Dec. 1 through 16, beginning in Kedron Village. For Santa’s schedule, visit peachtree-city.org/Document Center.
The Fayette County Republican Party's December First Saturday breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on Dec. 1, at the IHOP, 705 N. Jeff Davis Dr., Fayetteville. Randy Evans, Republican National Committeeman from Georgia and longtime advisor to the Republican Party of Georgia, will be the guest speaker. All interested Republicans are invited to attend. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
December 2
Woolsey Baptist Church will have their annual Hanging of the Green service on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Childcare provide. Public cordially invited to attend. Woolsey Baptist Church is located at 115 Hampton Road in Fayetteville. For more information, call the church office at (770) 461- 9618 or log onto www.woolseybaptist.org.
Fayette County Humane Society Pet Adoptions – Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Peachtree City Pet Smart. Visit www.fayettehumane.org for more information.
Atlanta Botanical Garden Shines “Green” this Winter - Open nightly from 5 until 10 p.m., Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, presented in part by Georgia Power, showcases enormous botanical-inspired light displays throughout the 30-acre Midtown attraction. For ticket information, visit atlantabotanicalgarden.org or call 1-855-454-6849.
The Brooks Woman's Club invites you to the annual Brooks Christmas Tour of Homes, Dec. 2, from 2-5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the day of tour at Hardy Hall, downtown Brooks. All proceeds go back into the community. For more info-contact Bebe Moore at 770-719-3194.
The Brooks Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and arrival of Santa will take place on Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m., in downtown Brooks. Music provided by the Brooks Elementary School Chorus. Come join us as we celebrate "Christmas in the Country"! For more info-contact Bebe Moore 770-719-3194.
Two of Peachtree City’s premier poets will sign copies of their books at the Peachtree City Library on Dec. 2. Ann Wright and Pat Butler will be in the lobby of the library from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Peachtree City Library. For more information, visit www.peachtree-city.org/library
December 3
ACOF will hold open auditions for the under sea musical masterpiece "Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr" on Monday, Dec. 3 for performers from 7 to 21 years of age. Auditions will be held at the Fayette Train Depot at 175 Lanier Ave. E in Fayetteville and will consist of a taught dance and song from the show, as well as cold readings from the script. Ages 7 to 10 years audition at 4:30 p.m., with 11 to 14 year olds at 6 p.m. and finally ages 15 to 21 at 7:30 p.m. ACOF does require that each person cast in the show pay a $125 production fee. For more information on auditions or production please contact the director, Tammy Barton at 770-599-0051 or fcftdirector1@fcft.net.
December 4
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.
The Starr’s Mill Choral program will present their holiday Candle Light Processional and Silent Auction on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Starr’s Mill High School. Opening the concert with a candle light procession is a long standing tradition at Starr’s Mill. The proceeds of the annual silent auction are distributed through scholarships to graduating seniors of the chorus program, who plan to continue their vocal performance education in college. There is no admission fee for the silent auction and concert and the public is welcome to attend.
Light up the Night Toy Drive – the PTC Police Department will begin collecting toys in the Wal-Mart parking lot, and will be at that location from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for Dec. 4 – 6, and Dec. 10 – 12. Members of the department and CERT will be collecting unwrapped, new, unwrapped toys (for children age 2 to 17) and cash donations for families in need in the community. Citizens may also make donations at the PTC Police Department (350 Hwy 74 S), Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, email spye@peachtree-city.org
December 5
National Assn. of Purchasing Managers.-West Ga. Affiliate meets at Peachtree City Library, 201 Willowbend Rd., PTC, in the lower level, Floyd Farr conference room. Note that this event is scheduled for WEDNESDAY (Dec.5 ) for our December meeting only. Networking 5:45 - 6:15; Dinner @ 6:15, Guest Speaker @ 6:45 p.m. will be John Mascaritolo, Director of Supply Chain Management for Clayton State University. Cost is $20 for non-members. RSVP by Noon on Dece. 3 to napmwestgeorgia@yahoo.com. Affiliate website: www.napm-westgeorgia.org.
December 6
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.
Stardust Ballroom Dance Club will host a Christmas Ballroom Dance with FREE Waltz Lesson on Friday Dec. 7, from 8 – 10:45 p.m. Beginners lesson at 7 p.m. and intermediate at 7:30 p.m. Come to either or both lessons! Attire is smart casual. Light refreshments provided. Location: Gym at Christ’s Church at Whitewater, 1577 Hwy. 85 South in Fayetteville. The cost is $25 per couple/$15 per single at the door. For information: Diane@StardustBallroomDanceClub.com or call Diane at 770-461-2369 and leave a message.
The 6th Annual Children’s Chair-ity Event will take place on Dec. 6 at the Dolce in Peachtree City from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This holiday event, hosted by community leaders, benefits the abandoned, abused, and neglected children who live in the cottages at The Children’s Village at Christian City. You will not want to miss this truly festive holiday event! Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased online at www.christiancity.org or by calling 770-703-2636.
Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will host a silent auction and dinner before the Candlelight Concert on Dec. 16, at 5 p.m. Dinner tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the church office by Dec. 2. A variety of gift baskets will be available to bid on at the silent auction during dinner. The auction will end at 6:15 p.m. and the concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds for the event will benefit two mission projects. They include Smart Lunch, Smart Kid and Stop Hunger Now. The community is invited to attend this wonderful family event. Fayetteville First United Methodist Church is located at 175 East Lanier Avenue, Fayetteville and the church office number is 770-461-4313. You may visit online at: www.fayettevillefirst.com.
December 7
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony, sponsored by Fayette County Post 105, The American Legion. Community patriotic event commemorating the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 in front of the Log Cabin, 180 S. Glynn St, Fayetteville. Reading of the address by FDR to the Joint Session of Congress, reading of the Presidential Proclamation, posting of a 48 star flag in honor of the men and women serving and lost at Pearl Harbor, moment of silence at 1255 (0755 Hawaii Time) and sounding of Taps. Contact Dave Niebes, 770-631-0771 for more information.
Apostle Sandra Broughton and the Fully Delivered Ministries Family invite you to our 9th Annual 24 Hour Prayer Vigil beginning Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. We will be in prayer continually from Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. until Dec. 8 at 6 pm. Plan to attend for the full 24 hours or any portion. The Vigil will take place at the Fully Delivered Ministries Location at 282-B Highway 314 Fayetteville.
Marvin Mumford will be the guest artist at the AMPP Christmas Celebration Concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 18, at Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville. Admission is free; donations will be collected. AMPP is a music program for musically talented homeschooled teens from Fayette, Coweta, Fulton, Henry, and Pike counties. Both AMPP bands, The Rising and The Remnant, will also be performing. Project Music Group, a band that creates rock renditions of classical songs, will open the show with its version of “Canon in D.” For more information, contact Ana Ivey 404-313-3171.
December 8
“Embracing Military Families” annual toy drive for children of deployed soldiers. American Legion Post 50 and Ladies Auxiliary Unit 50 is proud to help sponsor this worthy cause. Please drop any new un-wrapped toy(s) at the CAF Commerative Air Force Hanger, 1200 Echo Ct., Falcon Field in Peachtree City or call Liz or Arnie Geiger at (770) 487-2128 by Dec. 8.
Bring your pets and/or children to the Peachtree City PetSmart to have their picture taken with Santa. The cost (with a PetSmart perks card) is $9.95 per photo. PetSmart will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Fayette County Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer animal rescue organization. Dec. 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 770-487-1073.
Fayette Senior Services’ Project Love is a fundraising campaign that provides holiday meals via Meals On Wheels to homebound seniors. Without these funds, there will be homebound seniors in Fayette County who have nothing to eat on Christmas. For as little as $10, two meals can be provided for a senior. Donation forms can be found at www.fayss.org (online donations accepted) and at Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Checks should be made payable to Fayette Senior Services. Credit cards accepted. For more information about Meals On Wheels or if you have an interest in becoming a Meals On Wheels volunteer, contact Ginnie Plunkett, Meals On Wheels Coordinator, at 770-461-0813.
2012 Gift of Lights, Nov. 18 - Jan. 6 from 6 -9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; from 6 - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $15 per car Monday through Thursday (six passengers or less). $20 per car Friday and Saturday (six passengers or less). $15 per van/bus plus $1 per passenger. Santa Claus will be at Gift of Lights for free photos, courtesy of Food Depot on the following dates: Dec. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23. Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton.
The Oak Grove Elementary Holiday Celebration is finally here! Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Complimentary cocoa for the kids! Lunch items and baked goods available for purchase. Over 30 vendors for your Holiday Shopping! Plus, a single 50 cent ticket could win you a themed basket filled with Legos, An Autographed UGA Football, Kindle Tablet, Video Recorder and More! Our Silent Auction items....Disney World Tickets, Tickets to the Center For Puppetry Arts of Atlanta, gym passes, Party packages, Green Mountain Coffee and many more! Basket tickets can be purchased at the event for 50 cents each, cash or check only. Many vendors will accept credit cards. Check out the full list of baskets and silent auction items on OGES.org This event is brought to you by the OGES PTO, all proceeds from this event go directly back into the school to benefit our students. For more info, contact Dee Wiberg at 678-545-0005.
The Starr’s Mill High School Chanticleer Chorus will perform in the 24th Annual Music of the Season concert with Tara Winds, Georgia’s Community Band. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 in the Bailey Performance Center at Kennesaw State University. The Bailey Center Performance Hall is located at 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Tickets to the Music of the Season concert are $12 general admission, $7 senior citizens and students. Tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets, please contact Ticket Alternative at 877-725-8849 or go to the Tara Winds homepage at www.tarawinds.org.
The Peachtree City Optimist Club will hold a pancake breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 8 – 11 a.m., at the Flying Biscuit Café (Hwy 54 West at MacDuff Crossing). Reservations are not required. The event is $5.99 per attendee, and will include two buttermilk pancakes, two sausage patties, and coffee, milk, or orange juice. All funds raised will benefit children and families in our community.
Santa arrives at Braelinn Village Shopping Center on Dec. 8, and will be available for free photos from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will also be kids’ crafts, a DJ with music, games, and prizes.
The Fayette County Public Library is pleased to present local author Helen Denton on Dece. 8 at 2 p.m. to talk about and sign her new memoir, “World War II WAC.” The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served, compliments of the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library. The Fayette County Public Library is located behind the Fayette County administrative complex in downtown Fayetteville, at the southwest corner of Highways 85 and 54. For additional information, please contact the library at 770-461-8841.
December 9
Historic Senoia Candlelight Tour of Homes Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 with tickets on the evening of tour $15. For further information contact Suzanne Helfman (770) 599-8182 or Gail Downs (770) 599 9155.
The Greater Fayette Rupublican Women's Club Christmas Party will be held at 4 p.m. on Dec. 9, at Rebecca Lakes Clubhouse, Fayetteville. Republican women and their spouses/guests are invited to attend. Please contact Dot Ensley at 770-460-8507 or email Cherie Werginz at cwerginz@gmail.com.
December 10
Light up the Night Toy Drive – the PTC Police Department will begin collecting toys in the Wal-Mart parking lot, and will be at that location from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Dec. 10 – 12. Members of the department and CERT will be collecting unwrapped, new, unwrapped toys (for children age 2 to 17) and cash donations for families in need in the community. Citizens may also make donations at the PTC Police Department (350 Hwy 74 S), Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, email spye@peachtree-city.org
December 11
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.
December 13
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.
December 14
Come enjoy the LaGrange Christmas Dance on Dec. 14, sponsored by the Moonlight Ballroom Dance Club of LaGrange. Location: LaFayette Christian School Gym, 1904 Hamilton Road in LaGrange. Time: 8 – 10:30 p.m. Cost: $20 per visitor or guest couple. Dress: “Coat & Tie / Dressy” Music: The Lou Vallee Band. If you don’t dance, come enjoy the music and the fellowship! For more information, call 706-884-5857.
December 15
Georgia Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker Tea will be held at Bennett’s Mill Middle School on Dec. 15 and 16 at 5 p.m. Bennett’s Mill Middle School is located at 210 Lester Road, Fayetteville. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.gadance.com with VISA or MasterCard. For more information, please call (770) 631-3128 or visit our website at www.gadance.com.
Bring your pets and/or children to the Peachtree City PetSmart to have their picture taken with Santa. The cost (with a PetSmart perks card) is $9.95 per photo. PetSmart will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Fayette County Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer animal rescue organization. Dec. 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 770-487-1073.
December 18
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.
Christmas Concert! Featuring - Project Music Group, The Rising, The Remnant, with special guest Marvin Mumford. 7 p.m., Dec. 18, at Heritage Christian Church, 2130 Redwine Road, Fayetteville. Free; donations will be taken at the door.
December 19
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.
December 20
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.
December 27
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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