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The "Little Pilgrim" Trot during a past Acworth Turkey Chase. Photo by Brittany Weir.
NOVEMBER
11 This year the city of Acworth will host a Veterans Day Video Ceremony at 2 p.m. in place of its annual event at Patriot’s Point in Cauble Park. The celebration will honor community members who have served their country and are now serving their community. The tribute will be posted on the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department’s Facebook page (@acworthparksandrec) and at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.
10, 17 UGA-Cobb Extension staff is hosting virtual family cooking classes to share healthy and delicious recipes. Whether you are new to cooking or just looking for a quick and easy way to cook something yummy, you can tune in each week or cook along from your kitchen. The individual class themes include brunch with friends and a sweet treat (Nov. 10), vegan soul food (Nov. 17) and Asian fusion (Dec. 1). To register, visit bit.ly/34e06eE. Through Nov. 20 The 12th annual Acworth Turkey Chase will be a virtual race this year, but the goals of the event remain the same: provide food to the Housing Authority and food pantries in Acworth during the holiday season while spending time being active with family and friends. Participants will receive their long sleeve race T-shirt when they bring their non-perishable food item. However, this year there will not be a race-day event. Everyone will be on the “honor system” to run or walk a 5K or 2K anywhere they choose. The Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department asks all participants to share photos of themselves running or walking in their Turkey Chase shirt and use the hashtag #AcworthTurkeyChase2020. Registration is $10 per person and closes at 5 p.m. on Nov. 20. www.acworthturkeychase.com.
Nov. 30-Dec. 16 Parents and caregivers can bring their children’s letters to Santa to the Acworth Community Center and drop them in one of Santa’s mailboxes. The city will deliver these letters to Jolly Old Saint Nick personally, and children will receive a handwritten letter from Santa in return! Although Santa’s eyes twinkle, he will not admit he needs reading glasses, so parents please provide some notation to children with creative handwriting.
DECEMBER
1UGA-Cobb Extension staff is hosting virtual family cooking classes to share healthy and delicious recipes. Whether you are new to cooking or just looking for a quick and easy way to cook something yummy, you can tune in each week or cook along from your kitchen. The individual class themes include brunch with friends and a sweet treat (Nov. 10), vegan soul food (Nov. 17) and Asian fusion (Dec. 1). To register, visit bit.ly/34e06eE.
4Although Santa will not make his usual big arrival downtown this year, the city instead will host Acworth’s Virtual Santa’s Arrival in partnership with NorthStar Church. Join Mayor Tommy Allegood and special guests online for fun holiday traditions before the big guy’s arrival. The virtual event will be available at 6:30 p.m. on the Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department Facebook page and at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org. 5-6 Come celebrate the holidays at Serendipity House’s annual Christmas Open House event 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The shop will be decorated for the season and will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. 6, 12 Come celebrate Christmas in Acworth these two Saturdays as Santa will visit downtown Acworth from 1-5 p.m. to take socially distanced pictures with families. Pictures are free, but families must pre-register for appointment times online at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or by calling 770-917-1234. Bring your camera, as no photographer will be on-site. Free horse and carriage rides will be available from 1-5 p.m. on Dec. 5 departing from Center Street. 12 Help the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes at the Grinch Saves Christmas Toy Drive. The Grinch is collecting toys to support the Acworth Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program. Whos of all ages are invited to visit the Grinch for socially distant photos and fun at Frana Brown Park (4901 N. Main St.) in downtown Acworth from 1-5 p.m. To enter the event, families are asked to donate a toy at the gate. These donations will help spread joy to local elementary school students. www.acworthparksandrecreation.org. 14 Register by Dec. 14 to participate in Santa Claus is Calling the Town. Santa and his elves will be making phone calls to all the children of Acworth on Dec. 15 from 5-6 p.m. and Dec. 16 from 6-7 p.m. To participate, email Jessy Patterson at jpatterson@acworth.org for the registration form.
REGISTRATIONS Parks and Recreation // Community Center 770-917-1234, acworthparksandrecreation.org
Athletic Registration Adult Christmas Pickleball Tournament Tournament will be Dec. 18. Players will be able to play against others of similar skill level and play is guaranteed. Women’s doubles matches will be 8-9:45 a.m., followed by men’s doubles from 10:15 a.m.-noon and mixed doubles from 12:30-2:15 p.m. Cost is $25. Register online. Adult Winter Basketball League Games will be in the Acworth Community Center on Sundays and will offer two divisions: competitive and recreational. Both divisions will run simultaneously with start times beginning at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Play begins on Feb. 14, and concludes with a single elimination tournament on March 21. Cost is $375 per team. Those without a team can participate in free-agent day at 2 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the Acworth Community Center. Free agent registration is $40. Register online.
Community Classes BUILD Strength Yoga 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Join Marlo from Backbends and Brews at Logan Farm Park for BUILD strength yoga. All skill levels welcome. In case of rain, sessions will be held in the group exercise classroom at the Acworth Community Center. Bring a yoga mat. Marlo donates 20% of class fees to charity. Pound 5:30 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. Mondays at the Acworth Community Center. Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training, with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Barre Above 6:30-7:15 p.m. Mondays at the Acworth Community Center. Barre Above is a full-body conditioning class. The low impact workout incorporates lower, upper and core exercises, with a focus on flexibility, balance, stability and strength. BollyX LIT 11-11:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Acworth Community Center. BollyX LIT (Low Impact Training) is a new program designed to have the same energy as an original BollyX class, without the impact. A Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class. Bring water and sneakers. Modifications will be shown for high and low impact. LeanUp Bootcamp 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Logan Farm Park piazza. This class is a medium to high-intensity workout that is set up in stations for functional movements to build muscle and shed fat. Burn up to, but not limited to, 700 calories. Pickleball Lessons Thursday and Friday mornings at the Acworth Community Center. All experience levels welcome. Additional information available online.stations for each child.
