What’s Happening!
November & December 2009
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November
Currently-Nov. 21…Hollonville: Visit Connell Farm's Corn Maize in Hollonville Friday nights and Saturday afternoons and nights. They also offer a hayride and serve hot chocolate, chips, candy, hot dogs, water and sodas. Call 770-229-4096 or visit www.connellfarms.com for more information or to arrange a group outing – there is a $1 off coupon for adults on the website.
This month…Tyrone: The Roger Spencer Community Center is host to events and classes for everyone including yoga, senior citizen gatherings, Zumba classes, Core Body Workout, Painting, Kuk Sool and more. For more info e-mail tyronerec@tyrone.org, visit www.tyrone.org or call 770-487-4694.
This month…Pine Mountain: Art Works will be holding a number of classes this month. For more information and to receive a schedule via e-mail, please call and leave us your e-mail address. It will be sent to you mid-month for the following month from quillenart@earthlink.net.
Currently…Newnan: Purchase advance tickets for Historic Newnan’s Candlelight Tour of Homes; The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Auxiliary and the Newnan Reading Circle are gearing up for a very special holiday event, the 23rd Candlelight Tour of Homes to be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 4 to 9 p.m. This year’s event will celebrate the Newnan Reading Circle’s 100th Anniversary, featuring the historic homes of the original members of the Newnan Reading Circle. The current members will host each home dressed in full 1909 period attire. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Auxiliary’s pledge to the new Piedmont Newnan Hospital outpatient diagnostic center and annual scholarships. Tickets are $12 in advance and can be purchased at Scott’s Bookstore (28 South Court Square in Newnan), both locations of Sprayberry’s Barbeque (229 Jackson Street in Newnan or 1060 Highway 34 East in Newnan), the Piedmont Newnan Hospital Wellness Center (26 West Court Square in Newnan), or the Piedmont Newnan Hospital Gift Shop (60 Hospital Road in Newnan). For ticket or general information call 770-253-8866. Tickets can also be purchased for $15 at the door.
1…Daylight Savings Time Ends
1-15…Newnan: Celebrate fall with a trip to Uncle Bob’s Pumpkin Patch: pumpkins, corn maze, farm animals, chicken house, egg-candling, vine tunnel, bat theatre, gardens, puppet shows, demonstrations and lots of people to answer your questions about Uncle Bob’s Farm! Weekdays - Open to Groups - reservations required: September 21 - November 13 hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $9 - everyone 3 years old and older, under 3 years old - no charge. For every ten children in school groups, one teacher and one chaperone will be no charge. Weekends - General Public - no reservations required: September 26 - November 15 hours are Friday and Sunday 2-6 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $12 - everyone 3 years old and older. Uncle Bob’s is located on Happy Valley Circle in Newnan. For directions and more info visit www.uncle-bob.com.
6…Tyrone: The Great American Songbook at the Legacy Theatre presented by South Atlanta Musicians Cooperative and brought to you by The Georgia Shrimp Company, Walk Up Music and Se Yah Concert Promotions. A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald featuring Toni Byrd, The Crescent City Cure-all featuring our favorite songs from the events currently performed regularly at the Georgia Shrimp Company: Motown and Soul, The Latin Jazz Party!, Blues & Grooves and Sinatra. November 6 at 8 p.m. at The Legacy Theater located at 1175 Senoia Road, Tyrone. For tickets ($20) go to brownpapertickets.com or call 678-469-1921.
6…Newnan: Belly Dance Show benefiting Toys for Tots, 7 p.m.; $5 admission, Newnan Community Theater, 24 First Street, Newnan, 30263; Please bring a new unwrapped toy for ACE (Alliance for Children Enrichment) for local needy Coweta children. Money donations are also welcome. Call Hollie Schmidt for more information and class schedule, 770-301-3147 or e-mail newnanbellydance@yahoo.com.
6,7,8,13,14…Hogansville: The Thanksgiving Tree will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Royal Arts Center. Call 706-884-8361 for info and ticketing.
7…Lone Oak: The Lone Oak Country Festival will be held Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
7…Fayetteville: The 2nd Annual Fayette Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale will be on November 7th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Recreation Center (indoors!) at 936 Redwine Rd., Fayetteville. The Fayette Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale will mark the beginning of the 2009 Holiday Season for folks in south metro Atlanta. The holiday season just wouldn't be the same without a Holiday Bazaar where handcrafted items for Thanksgiving and Christmas can be found. Homemade items for sale at the bazaar will range from handmade jewelry to knitted clothing, wooden toys, quilts, gift baskets and holiday arrangements (cornucopias, wreaths, and centerpieces).....and don't forget the delicious home-baked treats for sale. All vendor booths were sold out all most a month before the event. The Kiwanis Recreation Center is located just southwest of downtown Fayetteville on Redwine Road, next to the baseball fields. For more information, call 770-716-4320 or visit www.fayettecountyga.gov.
7…Warm Springs: Fala Day, noon-4 p.m. - A tribute to FDR's beloved Scottie, Fala. The Little White House will host its annual Fala Day program with participants from the Greater Atlanta Scottish Terrier Association. Activities include an opening parade, costume parade, grooming exhibits and bagpipe music. All Scotty dogs welcome on a six-foot leash. Free admission to program held in the picnic area. $4-$8. 706-655-5870.
7…Pine Mountain: The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens, known as the “event of the season,” and always falling on the first Saturday in November, Steeplechase brings family and friends together to watch thoroughbred horses race over timber and brush hurdles in the beautiful rolling hills of Callaway Gardens, highlighted by the beauty of autumn.
7-8…West Point: 22nd Annual Georgia State Bass Fishing Championship set to take place November 7and 8 on West Point Lake For more info contact: Mark Biagiotti at 706-523-0547 or email: danny@highlandmarina.com or visit Web Site: www.highlandmarinaresort.com.
8…Newnan: Downtown Newnan kicks off their Holiday Shopping Season with their annual open house, noon-5 p.m. The downtown merchants will have their wish lists available to register all you favorite items you hope to find under the tree. They will also be unveiling this year’s ornament.
8…Newnan: Holiday Open House in Downtown Newnan, noon-5 p.m.; Get an early start on your Christmas shopping downtown Historic Newnan. There will be Christmas spirit in the air. And an exciting time in Newnan with refreshments, entertainment and in-store specials!
11…Veteran’s Day
11…Hogansville: Veteran’s Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. at Calvin Hipp Veteran’s Memorial Park on Main Street.
11…Newnan: Come to the Downtown Newnan Cookie exchange, 5-8 p.m. Downtown Merchants will have cookies on hand for their customers and will be providing the recipes as well.
14…Greenville: Greenville’s Better Home Town Program is sponsoring their first Art Show and Festival on Court Square on Saturday, November 14th from noon until 4 p.m. Come join the fun and come enter this event. For more information contact 706-672-4121 or email greenvillebht@bellsouth.net.
13-14, 19-21…LaGrange: The Neil Simon play Rumors will be held in the Black Box Theater of the Lafayette Society for Performing Arts. The play dates are: November 13, & 14 @ 7:30 pm the 15 @2:00 pm, and November 19, 20, 21 @ 7:30 p.m. For more info call 706-882-9909.
20…Warm Springs: Candlelight 1 Mile Tour Run, 9:30 p.m., 5K is at 10:00 p.m. Beginning at the Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Warm Springs. The course is a fun, rolling, race through the holiday-season lighted downtown Warm Springs. Both races begin and end at the Chamber of Commerce building at 91 Broad Street. Registration/Entry fee: $20.00 if received by November 13; $25.00 after then and on race day! For additional information and/or questions contact Meriwether County Chamber of Commerce at 706-655-2558.
20, 21, 22…Warm Springs: The 26th Annual Candlelight Tour Festival in Warm Springs Village: Experience Christmas the Warm Springs way! Start your holiday season here in Warm Springs! Entertainment, candlelit streets, refreshments and more! Shops open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21. (Regular hours observed Sunday thru Thursday). Tradition will continue with our “After Candlelight” festivities when shops will remain open late each weekend until Christmas. On Nov. 20 & 21 the tour will be 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and on Nov. 22 it will be noon – 6 p.m.
21…Warm Springs: Warm Springs Thanksgiving - FDR and Eleanor will be serenaded by descendants of Bun Wright, FDR's favorite fiddler, in this Living history program on the sundeck of the Little White House. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $4-$8. The Little White House. 706-655-5870.
20-Dec 30…Pine Mountain: Make holiday memories that last a lifetime with family and friends amongst more than eight million sparkling lights and holiday sounds at the 18th annual Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens November 20 through December 30, 2009. Guests celebrate the joy of the season and the wonder of nature as they travel through five miles of larger-than-life lighted scenes on either the Jolly Trolley or in their personal vehicle. Two favorite scenes, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Nativity, can be found on the shore of Robin Lake. Both are 10 minute presentations with spectacular animation, narration and music. Visit The Callaway Gardens Christmas Village decorated with Christmas trees with a Toyland filled with classic Christmas toy treasures; and the place for boys and girls of all ages to share their Christmas wishes with Santa. The Christmas Village also is filled with unique Christmas gifts and decor; wares made by Georgia crafters; a cookie decorating station; a candy-by-the-pound shop; a Fantasy In Lights souvenir shop and more. A food court will provide an option of food and sweet treats. Callaway Gardens is proud to announce that Fantasy In Lights has been honored by the American Bus Association as a 2009 Top 100 Event in North America and by The Chicago Tribune as one of the Top 48 Events in the World in 2009. Fantasy In Lights tickets start at $16 per adult and $8 per child and include same-day admission to Callaway Gardens to enjoy the beautiful holiday floral displays at the John A. Sibley Horticultural Center; the tropical warmth at the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center and the amazing feats of the Birds Of Prey show (weather dependent). Advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended. Simply purchase online at www.callawaygardens.com/fil or call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292). Admission to Fantasy In Lights begins at 6:00 p.m. nightly. November 22nd is reserved for pedestrians only as more than 6,000 guests will stroll through the winter wonderland of Fantasy In Lights for the annual March of Dimes Night Walk.
21…Hogansville: Lighting of the Trees at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Hogansville.
21…Warm Springs: A Warm Springs Thanksgiving at the Little White House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; FDR and Eleanor will be serenaded by descendants of Bun Wright, FDR's favorite fiddler, in this Living history program on the sundeck of the Little White House. $4-$7. (706) 655-5870.
26…Thanksgiving
27…Newnan: Santa’s Arrival to Newnan, 6-8 p.m.; Children of all ages come downtown to see Santa arrive at downtown Historic Newnan to light the Christmas tree. Children bring your wish list and parents bring your cameras.
30-Dec. 13…Palmetto: 2009 Fantasy Forest: The City of Palmetto premiers its first Fantasy Forest, a festival of decorated Christmas trees November 30-December 13 at Palmetto’s Community Center, 595 Main Street, Palmetto, GA.. Hours are Monday-Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Groups of 20 may reserve special hours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with discounted tickets. Tickets priced at $5.50 adults, $3.50 Teens/Seniors; children, $1.50 (under 12). Advance purchase discount is $.50 per ticket. Groups (20 or more) will receive a $.50 per ticket discount. Tickets will be available October 1st at Palmetto City Hall, 509 Toombs Street or call 770-463-3377. Tickets may also be purchased through sponsoring non-profit organizations, churches and businesses. Fantasy Forest is a wholesome, one-of-a-kind, dazzling, fun-filled family holiday experience promising to delight one and all. This whimsical, holiday wonderland will offer a breathtaking display of thousands of lights adorning spectacular Christmas trees. Each tree will be uniquely decorated by a sponsoring organization, to capture a special theme or concept. At the close of the event, all trees will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the organizations decorating Christmas trees. These Organizations will also operate daily snack concessions. For more information on this event, contact Coordinator, Marjorie Morrow at 770-463-3377, or fantasyforest@citypalmetto.com.
December
5…Hogansville: Christmas celebration! Christmas parade down Main Street at 2 p.m.; Christmas Bazaar at the Royal Arts Center 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (call 706-637-9497 for space availability and info); Festival of Trees in the Community Bank and Trust Georgia Room; Nativity Scene Display and end your day with the Van Byars Auction at 6 p.m. at 308 Main Street (also on the 19th, call 706-637-4077 for info).
5… Peachtree City: St. Andrew's Art & Craft Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 316 Peachtree Parkway North in Peachtree City. All artists are juried & by invitation only. Proceeds Benefit Community Outreach Programs.
5…Warm Springs: Pearl Harbor Remembered, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Roosevelt’s Little White House Historic Site in Warm Springs; We will not forget those who served our country during World War II. You are invited to spend time with survivors of Pearl Harbor and hear their extraordinary stories. Kelly's Zeroes, a WWII living history organization, will exhibit equipment used by our soldiers in WWII. $4-$8. (706) 655-5870.
7…Hogansville: Senior Citizen Christmas party at Highland Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 6 p.m., sponsored by the Pilot Club of Hogansville. Call 706-637-8113 for more info.
7…Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
11…Hanukkah begins at sundown
11,12,13,18,19…Hogansville: Scrooge will be presented at 7 p.m. (3 p.m. on the 13th) at the Royal Arts Center. Call 706-884-8361 for info and ticketing.
12-13…Peachtree City: Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts in association with Georgia Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker Ballet Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Starrs Mill High Auditorium. The Nutcracker Ballet is the classic holiday tale of a young girl, Clara, as she dreams of her Nutcracker Prince, battles of rats and soldiers, a journey through the Land of Ice and Snow, and an adventure through the Land of the Sweets. We will have a surprise visit from Santa Claus during intermission and after the performances! Your child can tell Santa what they want for Christmas and get a picture with the jolly ol' soul too! To purchase tickets visit wwww.gadance.com.
12-13…Hogansville: 16 Living Christmas Cards sponsored by the Hogansville First United Methodist Church, on Main Street. For more info contact Pastor Sheila Crowe at 706-637-8771.
21…Winter begins
25…Christmas
26…Pine Mountain/Warm Springs: Riding through History, 10 a.m., at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain; Ages 10 and Over - Kids must have a n Adult with them. Rides last about 1 ¾ hours. Call Roosevelt Stables for more information. Reservations required. $45 plus $5 parking. (706) 628-7463
26…Kwanzaa begins
31…New Year’s Eve
