Santa Claus

will make an appearance and visit with children after the main festivities.

Peachtree City Mayor Pro Tem Annie McMeniman is joining the celebration

with a special reading. The Avenue Peachtree City stores are remaining

open until 10 p.m. for the special evening, and food merchants will offer

beverages, cookies and snacks at the Circle.

There are many

ways for guests to participate. Special holiday flashlights to wave during

"Let It Snow" will be available for a donation of $2 to foster

Fayette County youth cultural programs. $2 donations for American flag

lapel pins will benefit the September 11th Fund. Finally, U.S. Marines

will be on-hand to accept new, unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots.

The Avenue

Peachtree city is located at the intersection of Georgia Sate Highways

54 and 74 in the heart of Peachtree City. Hours are Monday through Saturday

from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Extended shopping

hours will be offered on weekends from Thanksgiving until Christmas. For

more information, call 770-486-6587.