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Santa will visit downtown Acworth for photos with the kids.

DECEMBER

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. Volunteers also are needed to help serve breakfast to attendees. If interested, contact Jordon Gonzalez at jgonzalez@ acworth.org.

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. 12 The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Acworth Community Center. Schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org.

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. 20 The city of Acworth, in partnership with Chabad of Kennesaw, will hold its annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. at Logan Farm Park, with a reception afterward at the Acworth Community Center. The eight-day Hanukkah celebration commemorates the Jewish Maccabees’ military victory over Syrian-Greek oppression more than 2,000 years ago. 23 Congregation Ner Tamid will have its annual Menorah Lighting on the Marietta Square at 6:30 p.m. Join Rabbi Joseph Prass for the lighting celebration, featuring Hanukkah music, free hot chocolate, doughnuts, door prizes and lots of chocolate gelt.

About PARKS AND RECREATION Acworth Adult Winter Basketball League Competitive and recreational divisions run simultaneously every week, with 4361 Cherokee St., Acworth // 770-917-1234 acworthparksandrecreation.org.

ART HOUSE HAPPENINGS

www.acworthartsalliance.org. a single-elimination tournament to finish the season. Sundays, Feb. 5-March 23 (no games Feb. 12), noon-7 p.m. Tournament semifinals March 22 and tournament finals March 23. Free Agent Day for those who are not part of a team will be 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Acworth Community Center.

Community Classes

Through Dec. 23

Art lovers can view “Small Works & Gifts” exhibit noon-6 p.m. TuesdaysSaturdays. All works in the display are for sale. Admission is free and open to the public.

Dec. 15

Deadline for submissions for the “Member Artist Exhibit.” All submissions must be from member artists of the Acworth Arts Alliance only. The exhibit will run Jan. 6-Feb. 24, with artist receptions Jan. 7 and Feb. 4, 4-7 p.m.

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.

Ongoing

Register for 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

ACWORTH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

www.acworthartsalliance.org.

Dec. 13

Morning Jolt, 8-9 a.m., The Cowan Historic Mill, 4271 Southside Drive.

Dec. 15

Women’s Holiday Party, 7-9 p.m., The Cowan Historic Mill, 4271 Southside Drive.

Jan. 5

ABA Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee St.

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, 8:459:45 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, 10:45-11:15 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.