Around & About NOVEMBER
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The Ron Asby North Cobb American Legion Post 304’s Auxiliary Craft Fair will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 4220 S. Main St. Kennesaw State University’s Delta Tau Delta fraternity will host a cookout; veterans and American Legion members eat free. https://bit.ly/3njJwU0.
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Henry’s Louisiana Grill is hosting Henry’s Helps night, 5-10 p.m. A portion of all receipts turned into the Henry’s Helps Jar will be donated to VFW Post 5408 for building repairs. Email aprilcjones3@gmail.com.
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The city of Acworth is honoring veterans by hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony. Stop by the Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point at Cauble Park at 2 p.m. https://acworthtourism.org/events/veterans-ceremony.
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Horizon Ability Gala, featuring a unique fine dining experience, charity auction and live jazz, is coming to Tanyard Creek Overlook at the Acworth Community Center, 6-9 p.m. Proceeds help Acworth’s Horizon League keep sports league costs lower for special-needs athletes. Cocktail attire is required. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3B5dAc8.
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Tickets are on sale for the Acworth Craft Beer and Wine Fest in Logan Farm Park, 1-5 p.m. The event will feature more than 100 beers, 25 wines, live music, great food and college football. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3CBXoiH for ages 21 and older. No kids or pets allowed. Designated driver tickets will be available at the door for $15. Email kari@ atlantabeerfestivals.com with questions.
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The inaugural VFW Community Yard Sale will be 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 4764 Cobb Parkway N.W., Acworth. Tables available for $20; sign up by calling 770-974-0958. Email aprilcjones3@gmail.com.
Parks, Recreation and Community Resource 20 Acworth Department presents the 13th annual Acworth Turkey
Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk, benefiting the Tackle Hunger Program, 9-10 a.m. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K, jog or walk through historic downtown Acworth and along the shores of Lake Acworth. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item the day of the race to receive a race number and T-shirt. www.acworthturkeychase.com.
The Acworth Turkey Shoot 3-Point Contest will give local residents, ages 18 and older, the opportunity to make as many field goals as possible in one minute from five positions behind the 3-point arc from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Acworth Community Center. Each position will have five balls on a ball rack. First- and second-place winners will earn a trophy, and the first-place winner will receive a turkey. Registration ends Nov. 19 (or when filled). Cost is $10 per person. Bring canned goods donations with you the day of the tournament. To register, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org. The Marietta Daily Journal Gobble Jog, the annual 25 fundraiser for MUST Ministries, returns 7:30 a.m. at
Marietta Square. Runners and walkers can choose between a 10K, 5K, 1K and Tot Trot (50 yards). For more information and registration, visit https://must.enmotive.com.
at the Landing is a new holiday 26-Jan.2 Lights event coming to Dallas Landing Park. Visitors
and locals can enjoy a walk-through a holiday light show in the park. Visit www.visitacworth.org for more information, times and pricing for this exciting new holiday experience in Acworth.
Last year’s Lights on the Lake boat parade winner in the cabin cruiser category. 44
AROUND ACWORTH | November 2021
