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Veterans Day

MJCCA Veterans Day Ceremony

Friday, Nov. 10, 10-10:30 a.m. The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and The Weinstein School honor the veterans who’ve served in U.S. Armed Forces with a morning filled with songs and prayers. Veterans from all faiths and backgrounds and their families are invited. MJCCA Zaban Park campus, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody 30338. Contact Rabbi Brian Glusman, 678-812-4161 or brian.glusman@ atlantajcc.org, for further info.

Sandy Springs Veterans Day Celebration

Friday, Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. The event celebrates past and current members of the military who have served our country. Concourse

Corporate Center, The Queen Building, 5 Concourse Pkwy., Sandy Springs 30328. Go to sandyspringsga.gov, Annual City Events, for more.

East Cobb Veteran’s Day Dinner

Friday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. East Cobb Senior Center and East Cobb YMCA invite you to join us for a celebration of veterans. Along with the solemn ceremonies of a Color Guard and a Missing Man Table, you’ll will be entertained by the Big Chicken Chorus and Adam Komesar singing “The American Songbook”. Sponsored by Coca Cola, 101 Mobility, Arbor Terrace of East Cobb, Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory, Solana East Cobb, Lockheed Retirees and Kaiser Permanente. Free. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta 30066. Visit cobbcounty.org or call 770-509-4900 for more.

Dunwoody Veterans Day Tribute

Saturday, Nov. 11, 10-11 a.m. The tribute honors all those who have served and currently serve in the U.S. armed forces.

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Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Rd., Dunwoody 30338. For more info, visit dunwoodyga.gov and check out Upcoming Events.

Atlanta Veterans Day Parade

Saturday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free and open to the public, the downtown parade starts at SunTrust Plaza, 241 Peachtree St., Atlanta 30303. The reviewing stand is on Baker St., between the World of Coca Cola and the Georgia Aquarium. Route and more info at georgiaveteransday.org, click on Parade Info.

13th Annual Marietta Veterans Day Parade

Saturday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. Marching bands, floats, drill teams, military vehicles and veterans’ organizations will be included. The parade starts at Roswell St. Baptist Church, 774 Roswell St., Marietta 30060 and loops through Marietta Square. After the parade, everyone is invited to a ceremony on the Square at 12 noon to pay tribute to the men and women of the military. More at marietta.com, Upcoming Events.

Kennesaw Veterans Day Luncheon

Saturday, Nov. 11, 12-2 p.m. North Cobb American Legion Post 304, along with Kennesaw city officials and staff, honor America’s service men and women with a complimentary lunch. All veterans and active military service members are invited to attend. No identification is required. Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr., Kennesaw 30144. Contact Laurel Fleming, 770-422-9714, for more info.

Woodstock Candlelight Veterans Day Ceremony

Saturday, Nov. 11, 7-8 p.m. A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve and sacrifice. The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock 30188. Go to visitwoodstockga.gov, Visit Woodstock, Upcoming Events.

The Arts

Rick Allen: Drums for Peace

Saturday, Nov. 11. Perimeter Mall, 1-3 p.m.; Phipps Plaza, 5-8 p.m. The famed artist and drummer of rock band Def Leppard will be making two special Veterans Day appearances at Wentworth Galleries in two Atlanta area malls to present his collection, “Rick Allen: Drums for Peace,” including originals, limited editions and wearable art. All art is available for acquisition. RSVPs are strongly suggested. RSVP’s are strongly suggested. RSVP for Wentworth Gallery, Perimeter Mall at 770-913-0641 or perimeter@wentworthgallery. com; for Wentworth Gallery, Phipps Plaza at 404-233-0903 or phipps@ wentworthgallery.com. Visit wentworth-art.com to learn more.

Senior Day at the MJCCA Book Festival

Monday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Active seniors are invited to take part in three activities, ranging from cooking to candle-making. The keynote program is the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Book Festival presentation featuring Pamela and Henry Gallant. Lunch is provided. Transportation is available upon request. Open to Continued