The Atlanta Young Singers are gearing up for the 42nd annual Music of the Holiday performances this weekend. For even more to do in this week before Christmas, check out our online calendar HERE.
Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: 678-355-3413.
TUESDAY AND SATURDAY
Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: ) $10/Adult, $6/Child (3-12), $7/Senior 65+, $7/ Student (Ages 13 -18), Children 2 & under are free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
EVERY FRIDAY
The Gritters Knitters. Do you knit, crochet, or work with yarn in anyway? If you would like to get together to craft, get inspired, and make new friends, then this group is for you. All skill levels are welcome the only requirement is your enthusiasm! Just bring your yarn and yourself. Fridays: 11am-1pm. Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2524
EVERY SATURDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market features products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday 9am-12pm. Rain or shine. Now open all year. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
DECEMBER 16-17
42nd Music of the Holidays. Experience the timeless sound of Atlanta Young Singers as we share two captivating evenings of music at this annual Atlanta favorite. AYS Treble Concert Choir & Youth Chorale, Alumni & Dads Choruses (DEC 17), and oboist Natalie Twigg perform Biebl, Britten, Carey, Eddleman, Guaraldi, Handel, Ortlip, Saliers, Sametz, Vivaldi & Shaw/Parker. Performances 8-10 pm each day. Advance tickets $15 adults/$12 seniors/$10 students, $20/$15 at the door. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 2855 Briarcliff Rd., NE Atlanta 30329. More info: 404-873-3365 or visit www.aysc.org.
DECEMBER 17
Georgia Southeast Bowl (CSE), Georgia Southwest Bowl (GSW), Georgia Northwest Bowl (GNW), and Cobb Senior Bowl (CSB). Four football games that feature the best high school football players and their coaches from the metro Atlanta area. Kickoff times, GSE: 9am; GSW: 12:30pm; GNW: 4pm; CSB: 7:30pm. Tickets: $10 at the gate; Skybox: $50. McEachern High School, 2400 New Macland Road, Powder Springs 30128. More info: americanyouthcouncil.com.
The Joy of Parenthood. A personal journey through newborn care. Learn about newborn behaviors and care including holding techniques, diapering, feeding, dressing, and bathing. 10am-1pm. $30. East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-956-STAR (7827) or wellstar.org.
DECEMBER 17-18
Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 of your favorite characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the knob! Sat: 2pm and 6pm; Sun: 11am and 2pm. $20-$80 plus applicable fees. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or cobbenergycentre.com.
DECEMBER 19-22
Christmas Basketball Camp. Open to all Mt. Bethel Christian Academy boys and girls, grades PK-8th and their friends or family. No prior basketball experience is needed; just the desire to have fun and practice some skills with Coach Boyd and Mt. Bethel’s varsity student athletes! 9am-1pm. Cost: $195 (4 days); $100 (2 days). Mt. Bethel Christian Academy North Campus, North Campus Gym, 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road. Marietta 30062. Contact Cal Boyd, cal.boyd@mtbethelchristian.org.
DECEMBER 22
Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt Sr.’s 1853 Wedding Reenactment. Step back in time as a guest at this important wedding which ultimately produced our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. $15/adults. $10/children (6-18). Tours on the half hour: 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm & 8:30pm. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info/reservations: 770-992-1731 or bullochhall.org.
DECEMBER 22-23 & 26-30, JANUARY 4
Dynamite Days Off Camp. During the school holiday breaks the McCleskey YMCA is providing healthy fun activities for children 5-12. Activities include swimming, crafts, sports and group games. 9am-4pm (extended care from 7:30am-6pm). Members: $40/day. Program Members: $60/day. McCleskey YMCA, 1055 E Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-5991.
DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 4, 2017
Cobb County schools closed for winter break.
