Community Calendar January 2016

To submit your calendar listings, please email details to calendar@atlantaintownpaper.com ree Kings Day – Sunday, Jan. 10, 1 to 5 p.m. Día de los Reyes, or Three Kings Day, is a Latin tradition celebrated with storytelling, performances and music. The Atlanta History Center will be open for a free admission day during the festival, so guests have the opportunity to also wander the property, check out the historic houses and enjoy the trails on the property. Themed activities, food and drinks for purchase, and a photo opp with the three kings make this a fun day for the whole family. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, 30305. Go online to atlantahistorycenter.com for more information.

Super Hero for Smiles 5K – Sunday, Jan. 10, 7 a.m. Bring a smile to others this month by getting out and getting active in the Super Hero for Smiles 5K. Run PPA, a charity organization, has been a contributor to Operation Smile and has helped to fund over 2900 surgeries for children with cleft palates. Since 2014, PPA Charities are also contributing to Dando Amor, a company dedicated to creating orphanages in African and South American countries. Race participants will receive a race shirt, a sweet medal for finishing the mile track, and the knowledge that they have helped a greater cause as well. Registration starts at $45 with race tee, $40 without. Omni Hotel, North Tower, International Ballroom Foyer, 100 CNN Center NW, 30303. For more information and to register, go to runppa.com.

Marching rough 20th Century History – Wednesdays, Jan. 13 through Feb. 24, 12:45 to 3 p.m. Presented by the Sweet Briar College Atlanta Alumnae Club, this lecture series includes professors from Emory and an author of WWII history. The lectures are $95 for all seven or $25 each. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, 30305. For additional details, go to atlantahistorycenter.com or contact Louise Geddes at (404) 4527471.

Atlanta Game Fest – Thursday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 24. Boardgame lovers rejoice! This massive event features hundreds of the world’s best boardgames available for play, experts on hand to help teach the rules and tons of used games for sale during the flea market on Saturday, January 23. Memberships for all four days are $45 each, $80 per couple and $90 per family. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance through the website at atlantagamefest.com. Kids16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Holiday Inn Atlanta Perimeter, 4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., 30341.

Callanwolde Arts Festival – Friday, Jan. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 24. This indoor art festival will exhibit the work of more than 80 photographers, painters, glass artists, jewelers and many more. Guests are invited to enjoy adult beverages, live music, dance performances, art demonstrations and bites for purchase from gourmet food trucks. VIP access allows for tours of the mansion and shop before the opening night of the festival on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Open Saturday, January 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, January 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, 30306. Tickets are $5 each. For more information, visit callanwoldeartsfestival.com.

Hot Chocolate 15/5K – Sunday, Jan. 24, wave 1 at 7:40 a.m. and wave 2 at 8:25 a.m. Started back in 2008 in Chicago, this event features a post-race celebration including finisher’s mugs filled with hot chocolate, chocolate fondue and tasty dippable treats. The race features both 15K (9.3miles) and 5K (3.1miles) distances for runners. Participants will receive a goodie bag at the expo. The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is the official charity partner of the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K series. The RMHC program provides a “home-away-from-home” for families and children facing a serious medical crisis so they can stay close by their hospital at little or no cost. Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Dr. SE, 30315. For registration rates and more details, go to hotchocolate15k.com/atlanta.

Lanta Gras – Saturday, Jan. 30. Get a jump start on Mardi Gras celebrations this year with this Latin block party in Kirkwood. The event will feature street closures for a parade with floats, live music and plenty of dancing. In partnership with The Kirkyard, The Pullman, Anna's BBQ and KBOA. Free. For more information, including trade route information and a map, go to lantagras.com. Parade route begins at the corner of Hallman St. and Kirkwood Rd.