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CAC’s Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays is back! Every year CAC connects families in need with “adopters” that spread holiday cheer. This year, due to Covid-19, we’re doing things a bit differently. For the safety of donors, volunteers and clients, CAC will not be collecting and distributing gifts, but rather asking adopters to make donations for gift cards.… Read More »
by Adam Freedman of Dunwoody PC
An iPad makes a great tool that you can use to allow your older friends and relatives to engage in a video chat! Follow these simple instructions and you can make someone happy. (And obviously, if you want me to help, I would love to assist!) I use FaceTime in this setup, so you will need Apple Macs, iPads, or iPhones. … Read More »
Join Dunwoody Parks and Recreation on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. for the Holiday Lights kickoff celebration. At 6 p.m., Mayor Lynn Deutsch and members of Dunwoody City Council will flip the switch to light the display, followed by character appearances from Anna, Elsa and Olaf and traveling carolers from Stage Door Players until 8 p.m.… Read More »
Dunwoody Parks and Recreation HO HO HO!
Santa has gone virtual! Beginning Dec. 1, letters and pictures can be sent to Santa via Santa.Claus@dunwoodyga.gov. He’ll respond with a personalized mailed letter all the way from the North Pole! Please include child’s name and return address in your email. Letters will be responses only, no gifts will be sent.… Read More »
City Council affirmed two Murphey Candler Park projects at their November 10, 2020 meeting, specifically the south trail and north boardwalk. After reviewing detailed design and discussing project plans with the Park Bond Oversight Committee necessary adjustments were made to the conceptual master plan. More info here.
Site work is beginning on the new Murphey Candler Park playground.… Read More »
Come visit Santa at Chamblee First United Methodist Church12.5.20 8am-noon! Santa will greet families outside near the preschool portico, and Kristin Boyer will be onsite to take photos. A digital photo will be provided to you after the event if you provide a signed waiver at the event. You are also welcome to take your own photos.… Read More »
Ben Ward
(646) 491-1304
communications@chambleeumc.org
Experience the story of Christmas from the comfort of your car! Our annual Live Nativity experience this year will still be with actors and animals and all the sights and sounds of the birth of Jesus, but as a drive-thru experience.
Chamblee First United Methodist Church is presenting its annual Live Nativity Drive-Thru December 24, 5:00-6:00pm.… Read More »
Ben Ward
(646) 491-1304
communications@chambleeumc.org
Join us for an evening full of Christmas magic as we transform the lawn at North Point Church into a winter wonderland, complete with a special, animated, 40-foot-tall Christmas tree lighting, free professional portraits, live musical performances, visits by numerous winter and Christmas characters (including Santa), and holiday market to usher in the season!
Gather your family and choose one of six opportunities to celebrate the wonder and magic of Christmas in an experience you won’t forget!… Read More »
Amanda Roper
(678) 892-5000
amanda.roper@northpoint.org
Support the “Dunwoody Community Center” by purchasing your beer lover a gift card, small tasting party or gift basket with your choice of growler, t-shirt, gift-card amount and more! Contact Felicia Burda at felicia@moondoggrowlers.com.
2021 is expected to be a big year for weddings and couples can’t wait to begin their plans. After months of postponing and rescheduling, weddings are making a comeback, and the VIRTUAL Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza (formerly Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta) is stepping up safely, with an online wedding show January 23-29, 2021. All the pros they’ll need will be here at the weeklong event to help couples get creative about dates, guest lists, catering, etc.… Read More »
Shelly Danz
(770) 744-5750
shelly@atlantapartyconnection.com
Polk Audio F/xi 3 Surround Channel Speakers (2)
Polk Audio CSI A6 Center Channel Speakers (2)
Polk Audio VM 2- Rear Channel Speakers (2)
COST – $250
When: on-line until sold
Where: 1455 Vernon Ridge Ct., Dunwoody
Sharon Conway
(770) 633-0556
conway4@bellsouth.net
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
Most people do not realize that I worked for AT&T for 15 years. For several years I worked at AT&T’s Atlanta HQ building at 1200 Peachtree Street in Midtown. My office was on the 11th out of 12 floors and our fitness center was one flight up on the 12th floor. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
Many of you had your 2020 vacations stripped from you and replaced with quarantining, social distancing, and small social bubbles! There are many questions circling around 2021….When will the vaccine be distributed, when can I see family safely, when can I stop wearing a mask, when will international travel open AND will Covid stop the sneak attacks on all my plans? … Read More »
Once upon a time, there was a Miracle on 10th Street and with the return of The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero, Atlantans and visitors alike can embrace the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season beginning Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2020 through Presidents Day, February 15, 2021. A beloved annual tradition, this year, guests of all ages are invited to enjoy a new theme at The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero, A Miracle on 10th Street.… Read More »
