November
November 1
Wellspring Living is looking forward to hosting its 10th annual 5K, Run for ONE, today at 8:30 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center in Peachtree City. Following the success and growth of their previous 5K races they are expecting their biggest turnout to date. Wellspring Living have a vibrant history of engaging communities in the issues of sexual exploitation. During their previous eleven 5K races, Wellspring Living have attracted more than 3,500 cumulative runners and volunteers, raising over $250k to support women and girls who have been sexually exploited.
This year, participants can signup at WellspringLiving.org/RUN to secure their place in this years Peachtree City Run For One 5k. Get a team of 12 together to run, walk, or be a phantom runner, and registration is only $25. Must be registered by October 15.
The Republican Party Breakfast is today, and features speaker Max Mullen, retired Master Sgt and Army Ranger. He is an amazing American and known as a ‘legend among legends’ in his field. He is known as Mad Max Mullen. There is an action figure modeled after him and he has done some movie work. He is still training the military and an Oathkeeper. Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. and the speaker begins at 9 am at the Fayette County Republican Headquarters at 174 N Glynn St. in Fayetteville.
“Raising Healthy Children in a Digital World” is today. The event is sponsored by
Fayette County Grandparents & Kin Raising Children, Inc. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Evangelical Church in Fayetteville. For more information or to RSVP, contact-
Queen Gordy, Director Fayette County GKRC at 770-716-9711 orgordyc@bellsouth.net.
November 3
If you need to “escape” from all of the last minute phone calls from politicians on the day before the upcoming elections, you can make yourself at home at the Senoia Area Blood Drive at the Senoia United Methodist Church from 1 p.m to 6 p.m. The Senoia United Methodist Church and the Senoia Optimist Club are co-sponsoring this important blood drive.
November 6
Fayette County Retired Educators meets today at 10:30 a.m. at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Family Life Center.
This is the annual scholarship meeting with auctioneer Patty Brown of Red Belly Rooster Auction Theater. Proceeds from the auction provide a scholarship for a senior from one of Fayette County Schools who aspires to become an educator. FCREA is an advocacy and information sharing group of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia members. TRS members, their spouses, and the general public are invited to this special meeting. The group is also a drop off station for items for Fayette Samaritans and the Honeycomb (a teacher materials recycling center.
November 7
New Hope Baptist Church is having their annual pasta dinner and auction fundraiser and Harvest Classic 5K Walk this year. The dinner and auction are tonight at 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist church in Fayetteville. The next day will be the 14th Annual Harvest Classic 5K Race/Walk RRCA State championship. The race begins at 8 a.m.
The Heart Cry Ministry group from New Hope Baptist is the sponsor group of the event. Heart Cry supports orphan and widow care to the local community and to countries abroad. This year, the events main goal is to help raise remaining funds necessary to build new housing for an orphanage in Haiti.
November 8
The Southern Crescent Storytellers, a cluster group of the Southern Order of Storytellers, will present a Tellabration of stories for all ages at the Peachtree City Public Library, Floy Farr Room from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Peachtree City Library, admission is free and refreshments will be served. Long-time Fayette County citizens and professional storytellers will relate tales about our county’s past. Hear stories about Brooks, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and all of the county’s charming and historic towns. The Southern Crescent Storytellers are a dedicated group of talented people who are committed to the arts in south Metro Atlanta, to the advancement of children’s literary accomplishments, and to helping make storytelling once again an integral part of culture and entertainment in Georgia and the Southeast. The Friends of The Peachtree City Library, Inc. is a volunteer organization and a non-profit corporation whose mission is to promote community support for the Peachtree City Library and its programs.
For further information about Southern Crescent Storytellers and events at the Peachtree City Library, please visit www.southernorderofstorytellers.org and www.peachtree-city.org.
November 9
A Southern Crescent Chorale benefit concert is today at 3 p.m. at Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The SCC honors our veterans with the performance of the Randall Thompson classic “Testament of Freedom” with text from the writings of Thomas Jefferson. Accompanied by the Southern Crescent Symphony, the SCC will be joined by choirs from Starrs Mill and Whitewater High Schools. The concert will benefit EXPOSE ATL which is an organization that works to supplement law enforcement efforts to rescue children who are trapped in sex slavery in metro Atlanta. There will also be a special message and recognition of all veterans in attendance. For more information call 770-716-1231.
November 11
Pyke & Associates, P.C., Attorneys at Law will be conducting free seminars on the basics of estate planning. These seminars will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Peachtree City today and Nov. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. both days. A catered meal will be served 30 minutes before the seminars. Contact: 770-507-2500 ext.2 or www.cpyke.com.
December
December 6
It’s that time again!! Time to lace on those Jingle Bells and get ready for the 18th annual Jingle Bell Trail Race today. Race organizers are expecting many kids and adults to come to school and participate in the 5K run, which is part of the Grand Prix Rotary Series, or the more leisurely 1-mile run/walk. A festive atmosphere is promised for all participants!
This event is designed to boost community spirit, promote wellness, and raise money to support our school improvement focus for the students who attend Peachtree City Elementary. Our students and staff look forward to this fun holiday event each year because it’s a time to gather with friends and neighbors for a little holiday cheer, and it also gives us an opportunity to burn off some of those holiday goodies.
Applications to enter Jingle Bell Trail are available in the school’s front office, online at www.pces.org and will be distributed to locations throughout Fayette County. Applications will be accepted until the morning of the race, although t-shirts will only be guaranteed for applications received by November 1. The 5K run will begin in front of the school at 9 a.m., while the 1-mile run/walk will start 10 minutes later. Participants are encouraged to arrive at the school, located at 201 Wisdom Road, at least 45 minutes early to allow time to park, enjoy the festivities, and warm up. Follow us on Facebook (pcesjinglebelltrail) and Twitter (PCESJBT) for updates and information.
December 13
The sixth annual Bedford Dasher 5K run/walk and 200m Elf Run at The Bedford School in Fairburn is today. Awards will be presented to age group and overall race winners and participants will receive a long sleeved race T-shirt. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and the 200m children’s Elf Run starts at 8:45 a.m. with packet pick up/race day registration beginning at 7:30am. The whole family can join in the fun with a children’s Elf Run that includes a T-shirt, race ribbon, crafts and pictures with Santa! For 30 years, The Bedford School has been helping to maximize the potential of students with learning differences and develop foundations for success. For more information or to register for the race, visit our website at www.thebedfordschool.org or call 770-774-8001.
The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater and Kelly Porter Productions are joining forces to bring another magical concert to Peachtree City today.The concert will feature former Celtic Woman, Lisa Kelly, along with special guests, Chloe Agnew (formerly of Celtic Women) and Paul Byrom (formerly of Celtic Thunder) as they bring Christmas favorites with an Irish feel to Peachtree City’s 2,500 seat outdoor Amphitheater. For more information about the show, call The Fred Box Office at 770-631-0630 or visit www.amphitheater.org
