Community Assistance Center kicks off holiday Adopt-a-Family program, matching neighbors with local children in need of holiday cheer

Note from Audra:

Last week I spent 2 hours touring the CAC Sandy Springs location.   I was AMAZED.   The Thrift Store was Rocking!   Lots of shoppers and some of the best merchandise I’ve seen in a thrift store.   If I had a truck I would have walked out of their with a cozy navy chair!   The food pantry….alsoRead More »

North Point Christmas Tree Lighting

Registration opens on November 21 for eight opportunities to see this one-of-a-kind Christmas tree lighting.

So spread the word to your friends, neighbors, co-workers, postal worker, dentist, hair stylist, and everyone you know.

You can sign up today for a text reminder, and we’ll contact you when registration opens.

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40-foot Christmas Tree Light and Musical Show Nightly 6-10 pm Through December 25

North Point Community Church in Alpharetta invites you to drive by and enjoy their new, 40-foot Christmas tree light show featuring 275,842 lights dancing to a radio broadcast of favorite Christmas tunes. Shows are on repeat every ten minutes from 6:00-10:00 p.m. through December 25. You can also capture the moment at one of two decorated, outdoor photo kiosks.… Read More »

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Contact:

Amanda Roper
(678) 892-5000
amanda.roper@northpoint.org

Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays with CAC 

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 »

Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park Coming Dec. 12

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 »

Visit with Santa

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 »

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Contact:

Ben Ward
(646) 491-1304
communications@chambleeumc.org

How to track Santa this Christmas!

NORAD Tracks Santa program kicks off for 2019

 

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – As the North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts its primary mission of defending the homeland, it stands ready to continue its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe on Dec. 24.

 

“In addition to our day-to-day mission of defending North America, we are proud to carry on the tradition of tracking Santa as he travels along his yuletide flight path,” said Gen.… Read More »

Best Christmas Light Show in Dunwoody

Jeff Cramer has out done himself again this year with a full light show set to music. Folks can drive by (Redfield subdivision-5496 Redbark Way) anytime between 6-10 pm and tune into 87.9 FM to hear the songs and see the show (there are five songs this year and more lights). The Cramers invite you to share the spirit!… Read More »

The Children’s Christmas Party (November 23rd 3-5pm)

Welcome in the holiday season on Saturday, November 23rd 3pm-5pm in Von Maur at Perimeter Mall.
Your family fun filled afternoon reservation includes:
Silent auction
Puppet show
Storytime and a sing-a-long
Pictures with Santa
Craft table
Face painting
Four performances: two local vocal artists, ballerinas perform an excerpt from the Nutcracker by North Georgia School of Ballet, and the Twillight Twirlers.… Read More »

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Contact:

Angela Lee
(404) 913-9163
info@livefreedaily.org

Be Still – An Advent Devotional

By Audra Anders for Dunwoody United Methodist Church 2018

Psalm 46:10
“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

I’ve never ever uttered the words “I’m bored,” at least not as an adult. I have no trouble staying busy. I started my own business while working another job in corporate America to fill the down time between projects.… Read More »

Wanted: Suggestions for great holiday light viewing in Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven & Beyond

In 2011 I posted a question to the Aha! subscribers asking about ideas for nearby spots to view holiday lights.  You can click here to see that post and read the responses. For the record,  I don’t have a single strand of lights in my yard……YET!  However, there are some talented folks out there who go the extra mile to light up the season with festive decorations and dazzling displays.  … Read More »

Track Santa on Christmas Eve!

Click here to Track Santa Why norad tracks Santa

 

For more than 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s flight.

The tradition began in 1955 after a Colorado Springs-based Sears Roebuck & Co. advertisement for children to call Santa misprinted the telephone number. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone number put kids through to the CONAD Commander-in-Chief’s operations “hotline.”… Read More »