Things to do-Dec.12-Jan.7

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December

December 12

NYTimes best-selling author, Mary Kay Andrews, will be signing copies of “Christmas Bliss” from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Omega Books in Peachtree City.
Contact us at 770-487-3977 to reserve your copy of the book.
Refreshments will be served.

December 13

The “Grand Opening” for the new office of the Fayette County Republican Party starts at 6:30 pm.  This new office is located at 174 Glynn St, Fayetteville, located off Ga. Hwy 85 behind Captain D’s and Arby’s.

This Christmas season, The Legacy Theatre invites you to step back in time as “The Andrews Sisters: Christmas of Swing” returns to the stage in Tyrone at  8 p.m. tonight. More than just a musical review of 1940s swing music, this family-friendly show is a hilarious, endearing,and at times poignant homage to America’s greatest generation. The show takes place on Christmas Eve, 1944, in a New York City rehearsal hall. As the war rages on, and with the Allied forces still several months away from a victory in Europe, Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne Andrews come together for one final rehearsal of their famed USO concert. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 12 and under. You can order tickets by calling the box office at 404-895-1473 or by going on their website at www.thelegacytheatre.org.

December 14

“The Sounds of Christmas” concert by The Peachtree Wind Ensemble featuring the North Fayette United Methodist Chancel Festival Choir and Agape Ringers Handbell Choir is today at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and is at North Fayette United Methodist Church at 847 New Hope Road in Fayetteville.

On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer… to the fifth annual Bedford Dasher 5K Run/Walk and 200m Elf Run today. The race will begin and end at The Bedford School, located at 5665 Milam Road in Fairburn.  93.3 The Joy FM will be broadcasting live from the race where there will be activities for the whole family including craft vendors, a bake sale, and a children’s Elf Run that includes a t-shirt, race ribbon, crafts and digital picture with Santa. Awards will be presented to age group, overall and masters race winners and participants will receive a long sleeved race T-shirt.  Walkers are welcome.  If you can’t run/walk, why not register as a Phantom Runner?  $20 includes T-shirt. Rain or shine, the Elf Run will start at 8:45 a.m. and 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. on school grounds.  Register by Dec. 6 to receive an early bird rate.  For more information and/or to register for the race visit www.thebedfordschool.org.

This Christmas season, The Legacy Theatre invites you to step back in time as “The Andrews Sisters: Christmas of Swing” returns to the stage in Tyrone at 3 p.m. and  8 p.m. today. More than just a musical review of 1940s swing music, this family-friendly show is a hilarious, endearing,and at times poignant homage to America’s greatest generation. The show takes place on Christmas Eve, 1944, in a New York City rehearsal hall. As the war rages on, and with the Allied forces still several months away from a victory in Europe, Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne Andrews come together for one final rehearsal of their famed USO concert. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 12 and under. You can order tickets by calling the box office at 404-895-1473 or by going on their website at www.thelegacytheatre.org.

The Fayette County Democratic Committee will  host the next Pancake and Politics meeting at 9 a.m. at the International  
House of Pancakes (IHOP) in Fayetteville.  Guest Speaker will be State Representativ Pedro  Marin.  FCDC meets every second Saturday; members, guests, and visitors are  
encouraged to attend.  For more information visit www.Fayettedems.org.

December 15

“The Sounds of Christmas” concert by The Peachtree Wind Ensemble featuring the North Fayette United Methodist Chancel Festival Choir and Agape Ringers Handbell Choir is today at 3 p.m. The concert is free and is at North Fayette United Methodist Church at 847 New Hope Road in Fayetteville.

This Christmas season, The Legacy Theatre invites you to step back in time as “The Andrews Sisters: Christmas of Swing” returns to the stage in Tyrone at  3 p.m. today. More than just a musical review of 1940s swing music, this family-friendly show is a hilarious, endearing,and at times poignant homage to America’s greatest generation. The show takes place on Christmas Eve, 1944, in a New York City rehearsal hall. As the war rages on, and with the Allied forces still several months away from a victory in Europe, Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne Andrews come together for one final rehearsal of their famed USO concert. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 12 and under. You can order tickets by calling the box office at 404-895-1473 or by going on their website at www.thelegacytheatre.org.

December 19

A Marketplace Application Assistance Workshop is today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fayette County Library in Fayetteville.Nykita Scott, Fayette County Health Navigator, will be holding a session to assist consumers with their applications.
 

January

January 7

The Peachtree City Garden Club will host its monthly meeting at The Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Road in Peachtree City. Jo Phillips, Horticulture Manager at Hills & Dates Estate in LaGrange, will speak on “Heirloom Plants for Southern Gardens”  and will discuss the heirloom plants at the Hills & Dales gardens and make recommendations on the best old-fashioned plants for your own Southern garden. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. Guests are welcome.