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NOVEMBER

7The 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.

8Henry’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.

11 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. 12 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. 13 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. 13 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.

20 Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource 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.

25 The Marietta Daily Journal Gobble Jog, the annual 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.

26-Jan.2 Lights at the Landing is a new holiday 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.

Santa returns to downtown Acworth Dec. 3 and will be available to take free photos Dec. 3 and 4.

DECEMBER

1Join the 10th annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony, on the fourth night of Hanukkah, at 6 p.m. at Logan Farm Park. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood. 3 Santa’s Arrival festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. in historic downtown Acworth on Center Street, and Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa are free; have your cameras ready at 6:45 p.m. Visit Frana Brown Park, where you can peruse the Festival of Trees. Bring the family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” and watch the lighting of the tree on the Plaza behind Henry’s. 4 Christmas in Acworth will be 1-5 p.m. at Acworth City Hall. Santa will be available to take pictures with families, free of charge. Bring a camera; there will not be a photographer on site. https://acworthtourism.org/events/ christmas-in-acworth.

Lights on the Lake is back at Allatoona Lake, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Atlanta Yacht Club. The fifth annual boat parade benefits The Calvary Children’s Home, and can be viewed from Gatewood Park/Bartow Beach or Cooper Branch No. 1 Boat Ramp. www.lakeallatoonaassoc.com.

17 The second annual Acworth Adult Winter Pickleball Tournament is back, with women’s doubles, mixed doubles and men’s doubles, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m. at the Acworth Community Center. Players will be able to play against others of similar skill level, and play is guaranteed. Cost is $25 for participants.

18 Join the first Christmas Golf Cart Parade, beginning at 2 p.m., Cauble Park. Bust out the garland, lights and tinsel to make your golf cart festive. The parade has a downtown route through neighborhoods to spread holiday cheer. Participation is free, but registration is required to join the parade. https://bit.ly/3pr93NY.