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The 14th annual Acworth Turkey Chase will race through downtown Nov. 19.

NOVEMBER

05 The inaugural Never Alone Lantern Festival, 4 p.m., will be held at Etowah River Park in Canton. There will be a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, spin art and more, culminating with an organized lantern parade at dusk. https://bit.ly/3B5jRFJ

Acworth Cultural Arts and Brookwood Christian School are sponsoring the Acworth Charm Home Tour, noon-5 p.m., in downtown Acworth. Visit recently renovated historic homes. www.acworthcharm.com

06 Acworth will hold the Cornhole ATL Fall State Cornament at Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St. Stop by to check out leagues from across Georgia competing for the championship. Acworth’s own Red Top Brewhouse will be there with food, drinks and their own league. www.cornholeatl.com/playoffs 11 The city of Acworth will say thank you to those who have faithfully served their country, as well as those who are now serving, at a Veterans Day Ceremony at 2 p.m. at Patriots Point at Cauble Park.

12 The last Kennesaw Grand Prix Series Race will be in front of Kennesaw First Baptist Church at 2958 N. Main St. and will benefit wounded veterans. Visit https://kennesawgrandprix.com/faq. 12 The annual Acworth Beer & Wine Festival will take place 1-5 p.m. at Logan Farm Park. Participants can enjoy more than 100 craft beers, live music, great food and wine. The event is for people 21 and older; no kids or pets will be allowed. Registration is required, and limited tickets are available. Registration includes event entry, a souvenir cup, all beer samples and entertainment. https://acworthbeerwinefest.com 19 The 14th annual Acworth Turkey Chase, a 5K fun run and 2K walk, is planned for downtown Acworth. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K begins at 9 a.m. To obtain more information, register or sponsor the event, visit www.acworthturkeychase.com.

ART HOUSE HAPPENINGS

www.acworthartsalliance.org.

Nov. 5-Dec. 23

The “Small Works & Gifts” will have an opening reception Nov. 5 and an open house Dec. 3, both 4-7 p.m. The Acworth Arts Alliance also will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Art House at the open house. Light refreshments will be available at both events, which are free and open to the public. All works in the exhibit will be for sale.

Nov. 12

The annual Member Artist Holiday Gift Shop will take place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee St., in the Tanyard Creek Overlook space. More than 20 artists will have their works available. There is no fee to attend.

Ongoing

Register for fall/winter classes and workshops offered by the Acworth Arts Alliance. Classes and workshops for kids and adults take place at the Art House in downtown Acworth. acworthartsalliance.org/classes

02 The city of Acworth and NorthStar Church will hold this year’s Santa’s Arrival on Center Street in historic downtown Acworth. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m., and Santa plans to arrive at 6:30 p.m. Several live performances and activities have been scheduled until 8:30 p.m. to help Santa kick off the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read “The Night Before Christmas,” and watch the tree lighting on the plaza behind Henry’s Louisiana Grill. Pictures with Santa are free (no photographer — bring your own camera) and begin at 6:45 p.m. 3, 10 Santa will return to the depot in historic downtown Acworth for Christmas in Acworth, with photos from 1 to 5 p.m. Photos are free, but bring your own camera, as there will not be a photographer on-site. Free horse and carriage rides will be available Dec. 10 at City Hall on Center Street.

Santa will visit downtown Acworth for photos with the kids.

10 The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department will present Breakfast With the Grinch, 9-9:45 a.m., at the Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee St. Enjoy breakfast while the Grinch visits each table for photo opportunities. After breakfast, kids will create Grinch-themed ornaments and crafts. Space is limited, and each family member attending must register. https://bit.ly/3zb7TKD

14 The second annual Acworth Christmas Golf Cart Parade will begin at 6 p.m. and proceed through downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Bust out the garland, solar-powered lights and tinsel to make your golf cart as festive as possible. Participation is free, but registration is required. https://bit.ly/3zb7TKD

17 Join the Wreaths Across America Ceremony and lay wreaths at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Families with loved ones at GNC will place wreaths, 9-11 a.m. A public memorial ceremony will follow, and volunteers will place the remaining wreaths, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ganationalcemetery.org. 4361 Cherokee St., Acworth // 770-917-1234 acworthparksandrecreation.org. Community Classes Tuesdays

Line dancing. Learn to line dance with knowledge, technique and style while staying fit. Intermediate classes, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., beginner classes, 1-2:30 p.m., and evening classes, 6:30-8 p.m., meet in monthly sessions. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Zumba. This fitness program features exotic rhythms, such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, samba and more. All fitness and skill levels are welcome. Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Acworth Community Center. Monthly and drop-in rates available.

Wednesdays

Bend & Breathe Meditation Yin Yoga. This yoga class targets the deep connective tissues, such as fascia, ligaments, joints and bones. It’s slower and more meditative. 8:15-9 a.m. Monthly and drop-in rates are available. Build Yoga. Join a very dynamic class, using yoga postures, plyometrics, hand weights and calisthenics to build strength, flexibility, balance and endurance, 9:05-9:50 a.m. Monthly and drop-in rates available. Wednesdays and Thursdays

Pickleball lessons. Times are available Wednesday and Thursday mornings at the Acworth Community Center. All experience levels are welcome.

Saturdays

BSD Taekwondo. This is a traditional taekwondo class for adults, 8:45-9:45 a.m., at the Acworth Community Center. Students will learn balance, focus, self-control and how to grow their confidence. Traditional skills are designed to promote health, lower stress levels and develop the whole body, without the use of weapons.

Youth Programs Tuesdays and Thursdays

BSD Taekwondo. This class is designed to teach ages 6 and older balance, hand-eye coordination and self-control using traditional taekwondo exercises, 3-4 p.m., at the Acworth Community Center. Monthly sessions are available.

Saturdays

Special Warriors Taekwondo. In this class, young community members with special needs will learn focus, balance, hand-eye coordination and effective self-defense. Classes meet monthly, 10-10:30 a.m., at the Acworth Community Center. Little Dragons Taekwondo. Children ages 4-7 can learn balance, hand-eye coordination and self-control, 10:4511:15 a.m., at the Acworth Community Center. Monthly sessions are available. Parents are welcome to take the class with their children, but it is not required.