December 2013 Issue 5

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Peachtree City Orthodontics - mcphersonbraces.com Peachtree Oral & Facial Surgery -PeachtreeOMFS.com

Bee Yourself Photography - beeyourselfphotography.com Itsy Bitsy Creative Designs - itsybitsycreativedesigns.com Towne Club Peachtree City - towneclubpeachtreecity.com

Granite & Marble Warehouse - GraniteAndMarbleWarehouse.net Sarah’s Home - facebook.com/SarahsHomeDesignAndGiftHouse

Clay Van Meter Ins Agency/State Farm - clayvanmeter.com Fairytales & Photographs - fairytalesandphotographs.com

The Lighthouse Program - thelighthouseprogram.com Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree - dolceatlantapeachtree.com

Embroid Express - facebook.com/embroidexpress Kids R Kids / Peachtree City - kidsrkids.com

The Music Garden - themusicgardenptc.com It's A Bee Thing - itsabeething.com M&R Print - [email protected] Saville Studios - savillestudios.com Jena Richards - jenarichards.com

Cart Logic - cart-logic.com

Thank you for supporting and reading The Lemonade Stand pocket magazine. This month's issue is filled with tips to make your life easier, entertaining articles to brighten your day, a 2-page calendar spread filled with local events, plus advertisements from businesses that make this magazine possible. Please tell us about any inspiring stories you may know of, so that we can share them with the community. So many times good deeds go unnoticed - at The Lemonade Stand we work hard to shine a light on all things good! Be sure to LIKE us on our Facebook page and follow us on our blog. That's where we keep you up-to-date on what's going on in the area and let you in on anything special going on with our advertisers! From all of us at The Lemonade Stand, we wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and a wonder-filled holiday season, with sincere thanks for picking up our magazine each month! Have a beautiful New Year!

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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie 1 can (14.5 oz) Pumpkin Puree 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 3 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice 2 cups cold milk 1 package instant vanilla pudding 1 graham cracker crust Cook pumpkin puree, condensed milk, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, nutmeg & pumpkin spice for 10 minutes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Pour in bowl & let it cool completely. Using an electric mixer, beat together milk & vanilla pudding mix until thick. Gently fold the pudding mix into the pumpkin puree mix - 1/2 at a time until completely combined. Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon on top of graham cracker crust. Pour the pie filling into crust. Refrigerate for 3 hours to set. Serve with whipped topping. ENJOY!

No-Bake Cheesecake 8 oz. cream cheese (softened) 4 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 graham cracker pie crust In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and condensed milk until light and creamy. Then , beat in the sour cream until thoroughly incorporated. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold the sweetened whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Pour into the graham cracker pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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When Dr. John F. Demartini was a boy, his parents encouraged him to be grateful and often reminded him to count his blessings. Over time, that very concept became a part of his everyday life. and he realized the connection between health and happiness. In his book Count Your Blessings - The Healing Power of Gratitude and Love, Dr. Demartini reveals the connection between your health and inner state of mind. He explores 25 Principles that will help you live a healthy and fulfilling life. His words of wisdom will hopefully inspire you and motivate you to take action in your own life. Through real-life examples, exercises, and meditations, Dr. Demartini shows how you can develop your own inner resources, just by living in the present moment. He also give you affirmations to use at the end of each chapter. Count Your Blessings goes beyond the old cliché “every cloud has a silver lining’ to show people how to change their attitudes in order to see the good in things. Bottom Line: Count Your Blessings will be the inspiration you will come back to again and again. ---Review by Dolores D’Agostino

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Volunteering can be a great way for kids to learn about the world, meet new people, and help make a difference in someone’s life. Most people agree with the concept of volunteering, but don’t know where to begin. The best place to start is to make a list of organizations in your area that are seeking volunteers. (See our EVENTS page for ideas this holiday or go to www.volunteermatch.org) Next, ask your kids who they have a heart to serve. Is it the elderly? The homeless? Animals or children? Try not to influence their choices too much with things that you prefer, and be prepared to step out of your own comfort zone to help them get started. If your child chooses to help the elderly, you can take them to a senior residence home where they can play games, read to them, go for walks or simply talk. There are many ways you can give the homeless a hand: Volunteer at a soup kitchen, or offer to put together essential supply kits. If animals are their passion go help at the animal shelter. Maybe you can foster an animal like a cat or dog until they find their “forever” homes, or they can offer to feed, clean and walk the animals at the shelter. Maybe your child is a whiz at math or English. Have them tell their school or class that they’re are available as a tutor and they can donate their time. When your child sees the smile on a kid’s face who finally aced a test, or joy in the face of an elderly person in a nursing home, I guarantee you, it will change their lives forever. A Million Thanks asks you to write cards, letters, emails, and prayer messages of appreciation for our military, past and present. It is their goal to see that our military – active, reserve, and veterans – receive these messages, whether they are serving at home, abroad, or are injured in hospitals. To get started, visit www.amillionthanks.org and read their guidelines on how to get your letters and pictures to the troops. With chapters in all 50 states, Project Linus provides homemade security blankets to children in hospitals, shelters or wherever kids are in need of some comfort. No sewing skills are needed: The site has a no-sew pattern that you and your kids can do together. Visit www.projectlinus.org to get involved. Does someone always bring a smile to your face when you're feeling down? How about a neighbor who is always there to help out when you really need it? A friend who gave you a ride when your car broke down? There’s nothing better than a plate of warm cookies or brownies to say thanks for making our days brighter. Baking is an easy and fun activity for the whole family to do together. Have the kids count the eggs you need and help pour the water into the mix. While the goodies are baking, decorate a paper bag on which to deliver the treats. It's a fun way to let someone know you appreciate their kindness.

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Dear Clemontine: My room is constantly messy – I can’t seem to keep it clean. Now my Mom says I can’t have sleepovers until I clean it. Help! --Messy Me (13) Dear M.M.: It’s never a good idea to keep letting things pile up. The best way to tackle any messy space is to do it section by section – and to try and have some fun at the same time! So, put on some music and get to work! You might want to put in your earbuds so you can turn up the volume! While you’re going through your things, divide them into 3 piles: one for putting away, one for throwing away & one for giving away. You can give the things away in your 3rd pile to your favorite charity - which will be making someone less fortunate very happy! Check with your Mom for ideas. If it just seems like too much work to do on your own, ask your BFF or your mom to help out – and promise to do the same for them next week. Go for some ice cream when your done to reward yourselves!

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Honey Honey has powerful anti-viral and anti-microbial properties. In clinical studies, honey has shown to be just as effective in alleviating coughs as over the counter cough medicine. It’s also known to help alleviate allergies. Taking a few teaspoons of local raw honey a day prior to pollen season can be effective in boosting your immunity to pollen!

Lemon Juice Lemon juice is often used in home remedies for a good reason! It is known to help boost the immune system and also has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Drink lemon juice when you have a stuffy nose - it helps to clear your sinuses so you can breathe easier.

Coconut Oil Coconut oil is rich in antioxidants and contains lauric acid, which is anti-bacterial and anti-viral. It can be used to help prevent colds by boosting the immune system. Once the cold is set in, coconut oil can help reduce the length of sickness and can be quite soothing when added to warm honey-lemon water or tea. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of Lemon Juice 1/4 cup Raw Honey 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Mix all the ingredients together in a small saucepan and heat over low until coconut oil is melted. Take warm syrup by the spoonful as desired. You can also mix the syrup into hot water or tea. Once the syrup is cooled the coconut oil will harden. Gently warm the syrup up before using. May be stored in refrigerator for up to a month. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This STAY HEALTHY TIP is Sponsored by Bee Yourself Photography http://www.beeyourselfphotography.com

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I was like you once

Alone and without

No hope left to save -

Wandering the highways like halls in a school

Lost and unspoken for

Dead to the world of reality

Forgotten and invisible.

I am free now,

Of those watchful eyes

Waiting yet never doing

Thinking but never pulling away

Staying to be part of one.

I have left those that cause sorrow

Who fill with unhappiness

Let them stay and never know

To think as one’s own

I am gone

Some would say lost

But I am free

And once I am gone

I never-return.

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While the mild winters and early springs in Georgia are a treat, as a northern transplant I sometimes have a yearning for a white winter. Thankfully, taking a ski vacation can provide that beautiful snowy landscape. East coast skiing destinations offer great experiences for skiers of all abilities at an affordable price. Within driving distance from the Atlanta, West Virginia has four major ski resorts with plenty of snow and slopes. Canaan Valley, located in northeast West Virginia is the highest

valley east of the Mississippi and has a base elevation of 3,100 feet. A recently completed lodge renovation includes 160 new hotel rooms. During February, you can reserve a mountain view room for $139. Amenities, which include an indoor pool, arcade and other activities, can be found on www.canaanresort.com. Lift tickets from the resort website will cost you $52/day

and includes rentals. Keep in mind that you will likely ski for more than one day with most families choosing a 3-day ticket option. So if you buy tickets through the resort's website, you will pay $156 for three days of skiing with ski rentals. Using www.Liftopia.com, a discount lift ticket site, you can buy a 3-day pass for $66 and add on 3-day rentals from Canaan for $70 for a total of $136; a $20 savings. Another option closer to Atlanta is Winterplace. This resort is located in Southern West Virginia on Flat Top

Mountain. You can book an executive two-room suite at The Resort at Glade Springs for $136 which includes two free lift tickets for weekday skiing which is a $98 value. Three-day lift tickets and rentals for an

adult will cost $197. If purchased separately, you will spend an additional $49. Both resorts offer impressive tubing parks as an option for non-skiers. No matter

your destination, take the time to explore off property vacation rentals on www.vrbo.com for lodging options. This is also a great choice for groups of two or more families. Meal planning is a must but rentals usually offer amenities such as a washer, dryer and fully stocked kitchen to make your vacation comfortable and trouble-free. Finally, you must be prepared to hit the slopes with the proper attire. Having good quality ski outwear is crucial. Check eBay and ask a friend if you can borrow big items like a ski coat and pants (especially for kids). Don't forget snow boots to walk to and from the slopes. Good websites that can help are www.sierratradingpost.com, www.sunandski.com, and www.backcountry.com although there are many. If you love skiing or have always wanted to try it, there are plenty of fun affordable options in the Southeast to enjoy this popular winter sport. And as you sit by a warm fire sipping hot cocoa looking out at newly fallen snow, you may realize that this is your favorite vacation yet.

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“Mom, I have a big project due tomorrow!! HELP!!!” Sound familiar? Children sometimes put off their assignments until the last minute, and then beg for our help. Here’s a tip that might make it easier: When your child tells you that an assignment or project has been given, have them make a plan right away. Encourage them to break the assignment into small chunks that can be completed well in advance of the due date. A big research project will seem less overwhelming and will be less likely to be left until the last minute if it's done in manageable chunks. It’s ok to be there for your child, but don’t do all the work. Instead, ask how you can help. When we do all the work for our children, they WILL get better grades, but we actually disable them, rather than enable them. When our children look at the completed project knowing they’ve done it themselves, they feel competent and confident.

This species, also know as the Banded Wooly Bear, is easily observed as it sits out in the open on leaves of many plants, such as oak, hickory, ash, and many other shrubs and trees. It’s boldness may indicate that they are just too bristly to be prey for many birds. Like many members of the true tussock moth caterpillar group, the Banded Tussock may cause skin irritation, but contrary to popular belief, it is not poisonous. The larva of the Banded Wooly Bear usually comes from the egg during the season of fall and overwinters in its caterpillar form when it usually becomes frozen solid. It actually stops with its heart at a standstill, then, followed by its guts, its blood and then the rest of the body. Eventually, when spring comes, it melts out and begins to pupate then becomes a moth and has a few remaining days to search for a mate before it finally expires.

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1) To lose weight for good, you'll need to change your lifestyle.

Remember that you can't go back to your old eating habits.

2) Don’t skip meals. When you get too hungry, you’re less

likely to make healthy choices.

3) Eating too little can backfire. Eat at least 1,200 calories a

day - otherwise, you may slow down your metabolism.

4) A slipup doesn't have to lead to an entire day of overeating.

Plan better choices at your next meal.

5) A short bout of exercise every day is better than longer,

less frequent periods of exercise.

6) Cut down - not out: Trim portions of food instead of cutting

out entire categories (carbs, fats, sugar).

7) Never start a diet when you’re under a lot of stress. Most

diets are doomed to fail if you are stressed.

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Savannah Emerich of Coweta County may be just 16 years old, but with God as her Pilot, she is hoping to help teens throughout the world with her Girl Scout Gold Award Project “Strength Courage Confidence”. Many teens these days, in both middle and high school, face so many issues without having a clear guidance on how to deal with them. “They can either witness or become victims themselves to issues such as eating disorders, drama, cliques, stress and low self-esteem.” Instead of just helping her fellow students, Savannah created a website: www.strengthcourageconfidence.webs.com where she has gained an audience through-out the United States and as far away as Canada and Germany. A Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. “Being a 4th generation Girl Scout, it is monumental that I be the first one in our family to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award.” This award is received when a Girl Scout identifies an issue in their community, create a way to solve it and follow through with helping, or actually solving, the issue. For Savannah it was an easy decision. “The main issue I found in our community, and other communities, was the lack of education on a lot of the issues that teenagers face today. I am referring to Eating Disorders, Drama, Self-Esteem issues, Cliques and let’s not forget Stress. We (teenagers) are either victims ourselves, witnessing to others going through it, or know someone that has had it happen to them. When students start Middle School, we are going from a place where crayons, construction paper and child-proof scissors are part of our school supply list to a world unknown. It’s not just our mind, but our bodies, the people around us, everything is just overwhelming.”. Logging in over 350 hours researching, creating, teaching and promoting Strength Courage Confidence, Savannah says “I feel that God never gives us something to do, unless He has given us the ability to do it. With my project, He has opened doors that would have never been there before.” She wants to reach out to as many teens as possible and she continues to climb milestones in doing so. She wrote and produced a series of videos as well as wrote a Christian based curriculum to be taught to youth groups and classrooms. “The Girl Scout Gold Award is not only about helping the community, but also growing as an individual. I gave my first live radio interview this past summer, I had never even thought that I would have had such an amazing opportunity. I have also been on a local cable show which was really exciting. When asked about Self-Esteem issues in teenagers, she explains how incredibly important it is in our everyday lives. She says “having positive self-esteem helps us to improve relationships and our grades. The better you are in knowing yourself and surrounding yourself with others that have positive thinking and morals, the happier you

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are and the more successful you’ll be. We are all God’s children and we are beautiful. He created each of us for a reason and a purpose. It is up to you to find that within yourself, your self-esteem is what makes you beautiful. One should never measure themselves up to someone else’s expectations….after all it takes more muscles to frown that to smile.”. With her slogan being Strength Courage Confidence she believes that “We must have the Strength to continue, the Courage to stand up and the Confidence in ourselves if we want to make the world a better place.” Savannah certainly has goals ahead of her in making a world a better place. After college she plans on holding a political office “Where I can be the voice of the people and make a positive Christian difference in the world.” She believes that people do not need to be afraid to do the right thing. “Our world is developing, it’s changing and people need help. I will take every step I need in order to help others; I just wish other people would do the same. If we all took just a moment to help out at least one person, the world would be a much better place.”.

In 1911 Juliette Gordon Low met the founder of the Boy Scouts, Sir Robert

Baden-Powell and the two quickly became friends. Juliette soon began working

with the Girl Guides, the sister organization to the Boy Scouts in Great Britain,

and with Baden-Powell's encouragement and some help, she decided to start a

similar association for American girls. She returned to Georgia early in 1912 and

formed the first troop, consisting of 18 members, in Savannah, Georgia.

That first single troop has since grown to 3.4 million members, ages 5 to 17,

throughout the United States, including U.S. territories, and in more than 90

countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas. The Girl Scouts boasts 50 million-

plus alumnae, many being well-known - Laura Bush, Nancy Reagan, Gloria

Steinem, Ann Landers, Marlo Thomas and Lucille Ball - and, the list goes on.

The Girl Scouts focus is on helping girls to make leadership choices. They

embrace girls of all backgrounds, heritage, and abilities with a positive

philosophy of inclusion- each girl is an equal and valued member. The mission is

to build girls of courage, confidence, and character- to build girls who can make

the world a better place. To date, they are the largest organization dedicated

solely to girls, and with the help of committed adult volunteers, these girls are

able to develop qualities that will serve them throughout their lives. They

develop leadership skills, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about

their own potential and self-worth. Source: Here Come the Girl Scouts!: The Amazing All-True Story of Juliette 'Daisy' Gordon Low and

Her Great Adventure … by Shana Corey

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Supplies: · 2x4’s – Check in your garage first, or you can get them at Home Depot for very inexpen-sive AND they have a saw there available for you to use, or if you ask them to, they’ll cut it down to size. · Ornament hooks – I got mine at Michaels for $2.99 for 18 (but I used my 40% off coupon so they were less than $2.00.) · Paint and a small paintbrush · Hammer and a small nail – or a drill with a really small bit. · Wood stain · Your sayings printed out in whatever font you choose · Carbon paper to transfer your saying to your wood · Pliers · Tape, a pen or pencil and you may also need a Sharpie. 1. Cut your 2x4’s (or have them cut) into pieces. You can do smaller or longer, there is no definite size on this one, I chose to do mine 12”. 2. Sand down the rough edges of your block and put a coat of stain, or paint, whichever you prefer. 3. Cut out your word, place a piece of carbon paper between your paper and the wood and secure the paper onto your block with a little tape. 4. Trace over your word with the pen or pencil. You don’t have to press too hard, just enough for the carbon paper to transfer the image to the wood. If you can’t find the car-bon paper, 5. Start painting! This is the most tedious part, especially if you choose a font that is thin. If you’re painting your word black, you can use a sharpie to outline the letters and then fill them in with black paint. 6. Take your ornament hooks and straighten out the smaller end with your pliers. 7. Mark off where you want your hooks to go (I used 4 spaced pretty evenly across the top). They do not have to be in a perfect line or spaced perfectly. Drill you holes, or nail a nail into your block and carefully remove the nail. 8. Push the hooks down into the hole you just made in your block. If the nails you used were small enough, they should stay in just fine. If they wobble too much when you press them down into the hole you can use a little hot glue on the ends that you press down in the hole. That’s it! A gift for a friend or a neighbor. Best part about it was that the total cost was just the cost of the hooks……the rest of it was in the garage or in the craft closet!

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As we approach the height of cold season, I thought I would take our Best Kept Secret in a different direction and highlight

the Neti Pot. The Neti Pot has been used for centuries to

alleviate sinus and allergy problems, to relieve symptoms associated with colds, flu, nasal dryness and to help us get through a wintertime funk. It also helps reduce swelling of the nasal membranes and eases breathing. Not everyone has heard of this nasal irrigation process, so here’s my review:

What is a Neti Pot, you ask? Well, one version looks like a gravy boat, but except instead of gravy you use salt water and instead of turkey, you use your nostrils. It’s used for nasal irrigation. The salt water travels through your nasal

passage and sinuses and back out the other nostril. The whole process is pretty bizarre but it’s one I’m always quick to recommend. First time Neti Pot users might be wondering what nasal irrigation feels like. Is it unpleasant? Painful? And, do you ever feel like you're drowning or can't

breathe? Your personal experience might vary from mine, but I can honestly tell you that once you get past the ‘this is sooo gross’ feeling, you will want to thank me. There was no choking, sputtering, or coughing. It didn't feel awful and never once did I feel like I was drowning. Another thing that surprised me was the lack of

"grossness" during the whole process. I admit, for my first time, I locked the bathroom door and did it in secret. The thought of someone seeing me put this spout up my nose was too much for me to handle. Today, I still do the process in private, but if anyone from my family were to walk in, it wouldn’t bother me. Basic tips to follow - 1) Follow the directions in the box. Since using a Neti pot directs waters right into your sinus cavities, you want to make sure you’re using it properly. Read the directions of your product carefully and pay attention to the type of water you use. Distilled or filtered water is highly recommended (the FDA states that most tap water (even chlorinated) contains bacteria, protozoans, and other kinds of microorganisms. These microscopic bugs aren’t harmful to our digestive systems, but can be harmful when introduced into our sinuses.) 2) Keep it clean. It’s VERY important to keep your Neti Pot clean to prevent the unwanted growth of bacteria. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- And now for my disclaimer: I am not health professional, I’m not a doctor or nurse or even a receptionist at a doctor's office - so please, always do your own research and/or consult a medical professional when in doubt. ---dolores d’agostino

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What you'll need

fresh flowers, preferably white

Food coloring

Vase

Warm water

Scissors

Pick some flowers from your backyard or go to your local grocery store an get some fresh white flowers - anything that’s on sale will do, but carnations work best. Trim the stems to fit nicely in vase. Make a slanted cut at the base of the stem under water. This is to prevent air bubbles from forming in the tiny tubes at base of the stem, which would prevent the water from being drawn up. (Teaching moment - Let your child know that the small tubes are called xylem) Add food coloring to your vases- use about 20-30 drops of food coloring per half cup of warm water. TIP: Warm water will be absorbed more readily than cold water. Put the damp stem of each flower in the each vase containing the various colored water. The petals should become colored after a few hours, but it may take as long as 24 hours to change. The results will continue for several days. You can have your child record the results--noting which colors absorb the most - which absorbed the least? ------------------------------------------------------------------

Do you have a favorite science experiment? Email it to us and maybe we’ll feature it in an upcoming issue!

Send it to: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Trinity Williams is a 10 year old homeschool student from Fayetteville, GA. She is currently enrolled in the Advanced Placement Studio Art class at Saville Studios in Peachtree City. Keep an eye on this up & coming artist!

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HOW TO PLAY : Solve the hidden quote by dropping the correct letter into each square.

The list of available letters is given at the top of each column.

Cross off the letter you use as you go through

the puzzle. Black squares mark where

each word ends. ------------------------

Last month’s puzzle: Gratitude unlocks the

fullness of life. -----------

THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE &

OUR BLOG!

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Peachtree City Dog Park is Free for the Holidays! The Peachtree City Dog Park will suspend park admission over the five weeks between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day. Located at 191 McIntosh Tr, behind the BMX track. For more info, go to www.ptcdogpark.com. Police Department “Light up the Night” Toy Drive – the PTC Police Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for children ages 2 to 17. Anyone wishing to make a donation can also stop by the police department during normal business hours. For more info, please contact Captain Stan Pye at 770-487-8866 ext. 3146.

Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) – Help provide holiday gift baskets/care packages to local seniors who would otherwise be left out during the holidays. BASTAS trees are located around town – take an ornament from the tree, purchase the gift(s) listed, and return ornament and gift to the participating location. Please DO NOT wrap gifts when dropping them off in the gift boxes. The Gift Wrapping Party will be Saturday, December 7, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, at The BRICK on the Heritage Christian Church Campus. All are welcome! For more info, go to: www.BeaSantaToaSenior.com

Sat., December 7 Peachtree City's annual "Hometown Holiday” 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., at City Hall Plaza. Stop by to enjoy the Children's Village, concessions, holiday music, the Lighting of the Tree, and a visit with Santa.

Sat., December 7 Downtown Christmas Parade/Tree Lighting/Carriage Rides at the Gazebo on the square and along the sidewalks in Downtown Fayetteville. The 4th Annual Downtown Christmas Parade starts at 5:00 pm, followed by Fayetteville's Tree Lighting Program which will start immediately after the parade. New this year, kids from all ages will enjoy making old fashioned Christmas ornaments sponsored by the Holliday Dorsey Fife House volunteers at the Lane Brown Gazebo. Warm up with free hot cocoa and popcorn and take a free carriage ride with Santa! 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sat., December 7 Dress up your dog for fun or awards at the Reindog Parade at Atlanta Botanical Garden. Visit www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org for info.

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Carriage Rides and Santa at The Avenue - Sundays in December Complimentary Photos with Santa and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides.

Fayette Toys for Tots is now collecting toys for distribution to local families in need. For more info, go to www.Fayettetoysfortots.com Aquarium Holiday Nov 16 - Dec 24, 2013 Festival of the SEAson turns the Georgia Aquarium into a winter wonderland! Live holiday music, strolling carolers, Santa and SCUBA Claus, and Weeki Wachee Mermaid shows. Holiday lights - Lake Lanier Nov 15 - December 25, 2013 Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Drive past illuminated scenes of Christmas and the holidays, and then stop at Holiday Village to eat, shop, skate, visit Santa, and take carnival rides during Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Holidays Around the World - Nov 22 - Jan. 5 ’14 Winter Wonderland celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, and other cultures with bright lights, decorated trees, ornaments, and emblems at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. www.globalwonderland.com Fantasy In Lights - Callaway Gardens - Nov 22 - December 30, 2013 This could be the South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show, with eight million lights, 15 displays, a Christmas village, and Santa Claus at Callaway Gardens.

Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade - Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Downtown Atlanta Long regarded as the official kickoff for game day, the Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade spreads football festivity throughout downtown Atlanta. This free event launches at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Baker Street and concludes at the Georgia World Congress Center, leading fans into the Chick-fil-A Bowl FanFest Made Possible by Coca-Cola Zero. Come watch the pageantry of floats, classic cars, cheerleaders, mascots, award-winning marching bands, dynamic dance groups and much, much more! To view parade route, go to : http://www.chick-fil-abowl.com/Portals/0/2012_parade_rout_map-1.pdf New Year’s Eve - Peach Drop - Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Peach Drop includes children’s activities and music at 11 a.m., main acts at 6 p.m., and a giant 800-pound peach that descends at midnight as confetti rains on the crowd at Underground Atlanta. Free.

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