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DATE NIGHT IN EAST COBB Is anything more romantic than ballet? Couple it with the holidays, and you have the perfect outing. The Nutcracker, performed by the Atlanta Ballet, is coming to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Dec. 4-29. 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. atlantaballet.com/subscribe/shows
PHOTOS COURTESY OF (TOP LEFT) SPRAYBERRY PTSA, PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHARONA SANDBERG; (TOP RIGHT) THE ATLANTA BALLET, PHOTOGRAPHY BY GENE SCHIAVONE; (BOTTOM RIGHT) CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER; (BOTTOM LEFT) JOIYA MORRISON-EFEMINI.
raises money for teacher grants, scholarships and other important programs and resources. Show your support by shopping or volunteering. 2525 Sandy Plains Rd. sprayberryptsa.org/arts-craftsshows The art of words is alive, and proving this is local author Joiya Morrison-Efemini, who recently
published her book of poems and essays titled “Darker Sister.” This
is book four for Morrison-Efemini, a decade-long East Cobb resident, mother and former child-advocate attorney. goodreads.com/jmewrites
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The weather has finally cooled off, and there’s no better time for a jog, bike ride or walk on the Cochran Shoals Trails with your sweetheart. Enjoy Chattahoochee
River wildlife, scenic views and native flora on this beautiful three-
mile journey. 1956 Eugene Gunby Rd. cumberlandtrails.org/cochran-shoals-trail Grab a brew with your boo at Schoolhouse Brewing and enjoy live music out on the pet-friendly patio. Plus, budding
brewmasters can learn recipes from the masters and pick up supplies for home
Get in the holiday spirit with the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s most popular Family Fun Day, Enchanted Woodland Wonders, on Dec. 12. There will be
plenty of seasonal festivities, including live reindeer. Activities will take place from noon to 4 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd. chattnaturecenter.org
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brewing. 840 Franklin Ct., Ste 100. schoolhousebeer.com
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2021
Make it a point to attend Sprayberry High School’s fundraiser, the PTSA Arts & Crafts Show, on Nov. 20 and 21. A local event for 39 years, the show
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