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The Merry Market

December 5-13 Peachtree Corners Baptist Church (drop-off point)

4480 Peachtree Corners Cir., Peachtree Corners merrymarket.org

Important Dates

OCTOBER Saint Nicholas Day | December 6 Pearl Harbor Remembrance | December 7 Hannukah | December 19-26 Winter Solstice | December 21 Christmas Eve | December 24 Christmas Day | December 25 Kwanzaa | December 26-January 1 New Year’s Eve | December 31 JANUARY New Year’s Day | January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 16 FEBRUARY Black History Month Groundhog Day | February 2 Donations appreciated. Presented by Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry, the Merry Market provides Christmas for families that cannot afford to give their children with Christmas gifts. The market will supply new Christmas gifts to families, warm clothes to children and teenagers and the opportunity for families to come together and help others.

Freight and Passenger Trains

Thursday, December 8, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Southeastern Railway Museum

3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth train-museum.org, 770-476-2013 Tickets range $4 for a train ride only, without admission to the program, to $17 for one adult and one child for train ride and program admission. On the second Thursday of every month, the museum hosts a morning pre-school program for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Parents and children to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month. The interactive, educational programs include a game, story/song, activity, crafts and the opportunity to explore one of the many trains on site.

Sports on the Screen — Army vs. Navy

Saturday, December 10, all day Town Green

5140 Town Green Blvd., Peachtree Corners peachtreecornersga.gov Admission is free. Tailgate with fellow fans. Load up a cooler and head to Town Green to cheer and celebrate.

Winter Holiday Market

Saturday, December 17, 12-5 p.m. Kettlerock Brewing

6025 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 1, Peachtree Corners kettlerockkbrewing.com There will be treats for all at Kettlerock Brewing’s holiday market — arts and crafts vendors, live music and food trucks for holiday shoppers. Some limited release holiday beer selections will also be available.

Peachtree Corners Photography Club Group Meet Up Peachtree Corners Photography Club Group Meet Up

Thursdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Thursdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Atlanta Tech Park Atlanta Tech Park

107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners 30092 pcphotoclub.org 107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners 30092 pcphotoclub.org The December speaker is Sharon Fuente, and the topic is “Ideas for Great Holiday Family Photos.” Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at Atlanta Tech Park and/or online. Photographers of all skill levels are welcomed at 6:15 p.m. for social time. The December speaker is Sharon Fuente, and the topic is “Ideas for Great Holiday Family Photos.” Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at Atlanta Tech Park and/or online. Photographers of all skill levels are welcomed at 6:15 p.m. for social time.

Fall/Winter Theatre

The Nutcracker

December 3-18 Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Gas South Arena

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth gassouthdistrict.com, 770-626-2464 Tickets are $22-$47. This season, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre celebrates 41 years of sharing the Nutcracker with Gwinnett County. ballet is complete with entrancing dancing, stunning sets and colorful costumes. Magic abounds as Herr Drosselmeyer presents young Clara with a toy Nutcracker that accompanies Clara on a journey to the Land of Sweets.

Christmas at GAC: Lessons & Carols

Thursday, December 8, 7-9 p.m. Greater Atlanta Christian School King’s Gate Theatre

1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross greateratlantachristian.org, 770243-2000 The High School presents their Christmas program to celebrate the season.

The Lion in Winter

December 8-19 Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Lionheart Theatre

10 College St., Norcross lionhearttheatre.org, 404-919-4022 Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students. Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine is kept in prison for raising an army against her husband, King Henry II, but is let out for the holidays. The Plantagenet family’s story is full of sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons as they compete with one another to inherit a kingdom.

Hello, Dolly!

February 1-4 Wesleyan School Powell Theatre

5405 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners 30092 wesleyanschool.org, 770-448-7640 This musical follows matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi as she tries to find a match for miserly “half a millionaire” Horace Vandergelder.

Saturday, February 4, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Lionheart Theatre

10 College St., Norcross lionhearttheatre.org, 404-919-4022 All tickets are $5 for all ages. Author and educator Andrea Zoppo, known as Ms. Ladybug, presents a fun-filled time teaching about our pollinator friends and what happens to them and other crawlies during a storm.

5155 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners theforumpeachtree.com Scan QR for more information ►

Cookies & Milk with Santa

Thursday, December 15 4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.

Admission is $12 per child. Enjoy a special treat with everyone’s favorite jolly man.

Storytime with Santa

Fridays, December 9, 16 and 23 4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.

Admission is $12 per child. Every Friday in December before Christmas, Santa will share a story.

Christmas Crafts with Santa

Thursdays, December 8 and December 22 4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.

Admission is $12 per child. Santa is on hand to help kids as they create.

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 10 8:30-9:15 a.m. and 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Admission is $15 per child. Start the day with Jolly St. Nick and enjoy breakfast with him.

Menorah Lighting at the Forum

Sunday, December 18, 4-6 p.m. Forum Drive, in front of the fountain

Admission is free; no ticket is required. Presented in partnership with Chabad of Gwinnett, The Forum kicks off a Hannukah cel-ebration with a Menorah lighting ceremony, family friendly activities and live entertainment.

Academy of Ballet/Peachtree Corners “The Children’s Nutcracker”

St. Pius X Catholic High School, 2674 Johnson Road Atlanta Perfect for little ones. Tickets are $20-$27 buy.tututix.com/academy-ballet

The Academy’s version is only 1 hour and 15 minutes in length. There are candy cane soldiers with the hilarious and sweet Mouse Queen. Mother Ginger and her Polichinelles are always one of the audience’s favorites. The land of snow is magical. This holiday classic is for the entire family. December 17th, 11 am & 2 pm December 18th, 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm

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Peachtree Corners Library Branch Calendar Highlights

5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092 770-978-5154 | gwinnettpl.org

Evening Edition Appy Hour: Library Digital Resources Green Screen Location Shoot: Student Film Fest

Thursday, December 8, 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a mocktail and check out the library’s new digital resources Kanopy and Fregal, as well as PressReader, right on your tablet or smartphone.

Recycled Engineering: Ski Lift

Sunday, December 11, 2 p.m.

Use your engineering, problem solving and math skills to design a ski lift chair. Supplies are limited.

Photo Retouching and Restoration

Wednesday, December 14, 4 p.m.

Learn how to digitize, restore and preserve old photos.

Holiday Recipe Swap

Saturday, December 17, 1 p.m.

Learn about holiday traditions and customs within the community. Adults are invited to share their favorite holiday recipes and take home a new one to try. Admission is free.

Don’t Break the Chain

Tuesday, January 3, 6 p.m.

Start the new year by building new habits. Learn about the motivational technique called “Don’t break the Chain.”

Saturday, January 7, 2 p.m.

Explore techniques for shooting a whole film in front of a green screen.

MLK Day Trivia Challenge

Tuesday, January 17, 4 p.m.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and to learn about the Civil Rights Movement.

Intro to 3D Printing

Wednesday, January 18, 5 p.m. Discover the basics of 3D printing and how to use the Learning Lab’s printers for personal projects.

Technology in the Garden

Thursday, January 26, 6:30 p.m. Technology is changing the way we garden. Find out about apps and 3D printing for your garden.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, January 28, 1 p.m.

Take part in a celebration to honor of Chinese New Year 2023: The Year of the Rabbit.

Create a Puzzle for National Puzzle Day

Sunday, January 29, 3 p.m.

Celebrate National Puzzle Day by creating a puzzle.

Thursday, February 2, 6:30 p.m.

Learn to make pasta with sauce from some ingredients from the Tower Garden.

Candy Heart Coding

Thursday, February 9, 4 p.m.

Find out about Black computer scientists with a fun candy experiment.

Your Hometown Chocolatier

The Forum at 5135 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 930, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (770) 817-8118 | www.PeterbrookeAtlanta.com

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Wind Down with Art

Friday, December 9, 6-9 p.m. OneStop Norcross

5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross 678-225-5400 Admission is $20 per person; registration is required. Everyone aged 50+ is invited to bring a friend or make new friends as they explore the creative process using a variety of art media. Supplies and light refreshments are included. No art experience is required.

A Beary Merry Day

Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. OneStop Norcross

5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross Admission is $2 per child for Gwinnett residents, $6 for non-residents; parent or guardian admission is free. Registration is required. Ages 12 and under are welcome to adopt a teddy bear and listen to a holiday story. Parent participation is required. OneStop Norcross is collecting non-perishable foods, new toys, clothes, diapers and/or toiletries for those in need.

Family Snow Day

Friday, December 16, 6-8 p.m. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center

4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross Admission is $6 per person. A fun winter event for the whole family, Family Snow Day features games, crafts, contests, a hot chocolate/popcorn bar and a unique ‘snow’ ball fight. Be extra festive and wear your favorite holiday pajamas.

Paint and Pop

Saturday, December 17, 12-1:30 p.m. OneStop Norcross

5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross Admission is $12 for Gwinnett residents, $24 for non-residents. Kids aged 1113 can create their own masterpieces while enjoying soda pop and laughs. All materials are provided.

Holiday Gift Away

Saturday, December 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lucky Shoals Park

4651 Britt Road, Norcross Admission is free for ages 5-17 Drive through Lucky Shoals Lane taking in the holiday lights and attractions. Donate a non-perishable food item and the kids will receive a gift from the Good Neighbor Teen Club Elves. All items will be donated to a local food bank. Interested volunteers should visit VolunteerGwinnett.net.

Wednesday, December 28, 10-11:30 a.m. Simpsonwood Park

4511 Jones Bridge Cir., Peachtree Corners 678-277-0902 Admission is free. All ages are welcome to take a stroll with an educator, see trees through a new lens and learn how Georgia’s native trees adapt to winter. Call for more info.

Septic Tanks

Thursday, January 12, 6-7 p.m. OneStop Norcross

5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross 678-225-5400 Admission is free. Adults, 18+, will learn how septic systems work and get tips on keeping them working to save money. There will also be an explanation of how the systems protect our water resources.

Georgia State Park Events in December

Events at State Parks within 50 miles of Gwinnett County, that include trail runs, coffee with a Ranger, archery classes, holiday elf hikes, night sky observations, museum movie nights, and more.

Wesleyan School Family Open House

Interested parents of students in kindergarten to 12th grade are encouraged to bring their children to the open house, as it is designed with students and their families. Guests are welcome to attend the head of school’s address, tour the campus with student ambassadors, visit athletic practices, talk to teachers and coaches and experience performances by student ensembles.

Saturday, January 7, 1 p.m. Wesleyan School

5405 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners wesleyanschool.org, 770-448-7640 Admission is free; registration is required.

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