Holiday Happenings Dec. 1
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Bascomb United Methodist Church is 9-11 a.m. The church is at 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. 770-926-9755. www.bascombumc.org.
6 p.m. at Ball Ground Public Library. Get your holiday picture taken with Santa Claus! Refreshments and activities for all ages are provided. Don’t forget to pick up your Winter Literacy Challenge log while you’re there. For all ages.
6 p.m. Location to be determined. www.cityofwaleska.com.
Breakfast, photos with Santa at
The 16th annual Run for the Children Reindeer Run 5K begins with a fun run at 8 a.m. and a 5K at 8:30 a.m. at Etowah River Park in Canton. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female 5K runners. A prize will be awarded to the school with the most participants. For more information, email serviceleaguerunforthechildren@ gmail.com.
Christmas Jubilee in Woodstock begins at 2 p.m. with Elm Street Theater’s performance of “A Christmas Carol” at 4:30 p.m. at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road. Food vendors will be available for parade-goers who want to eat while watching the 5:30 p.m. parade. After the parade ends, Santa Claus will be at the gazebo, ready to meet children; the tree lighting will take place with Santa and the mayor, and the Citizen of the Year award will be given to Bonny Keheley. Lots of activities for the children. www.woodstockga.gov.
Canes and Cocoa 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 1-9 at Valley playground at JJ Biello Park. Check in at 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. candy hunt. $10 per child. Sleigh (tractor) rides, snacks and hot cocoa. Sponsored by the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency. Call 770-924-7768 to register.
Dec. 3
Hickory Flat Holiday Open House at
5:30 p.m. at Hickory Flat Public Library. Pictures with Santa Claus, a tree-lighting, crafts, and entertainment provided by the Hickory Flat Elementary School Chorus. Refreshments are provided. Don’t forget to pick up your Winter Literacy Challenge log. For all ages. 16
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Ball Ground Holiday Open House at
Dec. 5
R.T. Jones Holiday Carnival and Open House at 6 p.m. at R.T. Jones
Memorial Library. Welcome the holiday season with the R.T. Jones Carnival. Enjoy crafts, carnival games, refreshments and the annual Festival of Trees. There is a special visitor coming: Santa Claus! Don’t forget to pick up your Winter Literacy Challenge log. For all ages.
Dec. 6
Rose Creek Holiday Open House at
5:30 p.m. at Rose Creek Public Library. Enjoy Holiday festivities with music from the Bascomb Elementary School Chorus, refreshments and a special visit from Santa Claus. Don’t forget to pick up your Winter Literacy Challenge log. For all ages.
Foster children can visit Santa for
free from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Liberty Hill United Methodist Church, 141 Railroad St. in Canton. Sponsored by Santa “Pop” and Teena Coogle Photography, in cooperation with the Cherokee County Foster and Adoptive Association.
Dec. 7-23
Holiday Lights of Hope at Hobgood Park in Woodstock is a Christmas celebration benefiting the Anna Crawford Children's Center. Open nightly at 6 p.m. Features a huge walk-through Christmas light display with more than 1 million lights, concessions, vendors, games, Santa, children's activity area, music and more. www.cherokeechildadvocates.org. holidaylightsofhope.com.
Christmas Tree Lighting in Waleska at
Dec. 7-24
“A Christmas Carol” is an Elm Street
holiday tradition that will put every Scrooge in the spirit of the season. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m., and Monday show at 2:30 pm. Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St., Woodstock. Bring nonperishable food items for a collection for Papa’s Pantry; food will be delivered Dec. 17. www.elmstreetarts.org.
Dec. 8
Christmas Craft Fair at Timothy Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 25 vendors will showcase jewelry, aromatherapy oils, Christmas decorations and gift baskets, candles, crochet items and more. The church is at 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. www.tlcwoodstock.org. Ho Ho Horses. Santa is coming to BEATS (Bethany’s Equine and Aquatic Therapy Services) at Mariposa Farms, 75 Red Gate Trail, Canton, 1-5 p.m. For a $10 donation, Santa invites kids, families and pets to visit him and his horse pals, take a picture, have a cookie and hot cocoa. Santa elves ensure a positive experience for those who may need extra help. Santa has lots of experience with our friends with special needs. All proceeds will go to BEATS Inc., a nonprofit that provides therapy for kids and adults with special needs.
A holiday pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran program, at the county’s senior center, 1000 Univeter Road, Canton. All veterans and their families are invited to enjoy the free meal and photos with Santa. Contact Jim Lindenmayer at jlindenmayer80@gmail.com or 678.983.7590.