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NOVEMBER 2015 A Family Resource Guide

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Absolute Care

Pediatric Clinic

A welcoming atmosphere for your children

3459 Holcomb Bridge Rd Suite 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Open Mon - Sun

678.866.3596 www.ACPClinic.com

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Note from the Publisher Thank you for using the Gwinnett Kid’s Directory and supporting the featured businesses. SMADA Publishing and Media is extremely excited to present our November 2015 publication. Please visit our advertisers and let them know you saw their advertisement in Kid’s Directory. We value our supporters input, let us know what you would like to see in our directory.

Our goal each month is to provide readers with the most comprehensive family guide in Gwinnett County. As an advertiser, we want to work with you to make sure your marketing dollars go further than ever before. If you are interested in becoming part of our directory as an advertiser or in our calendar of events please call (404) 808-4619.

Thank you again for your readership and feel free to let us know how we can better serve you. Stay tuned to the exciting changes that are taking place with the Gwinnett Kid’s Directory

Duane Adams

Publisher SMADA Publishing and Media Group

Graphic Design by Onyx Turtle LLC Published by Smada Publishing and Media Group. ©2015 Gwinnett Kids Directory. The Gwinnett Kids’ Directory is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission. The Kids’ Directory and its publishers are not responsible for typographical errors, the accuracy of the information supplied by the advertisers, or the actions of the advertisers.

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Does MUSIC Make You Smarter?

With all the benefits that have been shown to stem from studying music, it’s safe to say that studying music is at the very least a smart choice.

Here are a few tips to get your child started on a musical path:

1. Let Your Child Decide

Let your child decide what instrument they are

interested in. The benefits of music lessons aren’t limited to a few instruments. The choices are tremendous and no matter what they choose they will reap the rewards.

2. Employ a Professional

Just because your neighbor’s nephew can play

the guitar doesn’t mean he’s qualified to teach it. Look for private music schools in your area that employ professional musicians.

3. You Don’t Have To Spend a Lot

No need to buy a new instrument,

try renting first to test the waters and give yourself time to get educated on what to buy.

Bill Realbuto is the founder of Key Music Center in Norcross GA. He can be contacted through his website www.KeyMusicCenter.com. (678) 770-5150

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Nov 3 - 14

at Brenau University’s Hosch Theatre

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Doll and Me Tea November 1, 2015

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 A favorite mother-daughter event returns! Join us for a lite lunch complete with tea service in the lovely Superior Court Ballroom. Bring your favorite doll, dress alike and join in the fashion show! A step and repeat photo bootvh will be available, so bring your camera. Dress up trunk available witch accessories on loan, just for this occasion.

Admission includes lunch, participation in the fashion show and a gift for girls and dolls. Recommended for ages 4 and older

Netherworld Haunted House November 1, 2015

Netherworld 6624 Dawson Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 NETHERWORLD Haunted House, Atlanta’s Ultimate Haunted House, is not only one of the scariest haunted houses in Georgia and the Southeast, but one of the Top Haunted Houses in the Nation. This intense, cutting edge, multi story, multi attraction haunted event continues to thrill and terrify visitors...regularly garnering national attention from the likes of CNN, AOL, the Wall Street Journal, and Hauntworld Magazine.

Buford Corn Maze November 1 – 15, 2015

Buford Corn Maze 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA 30519 Located on Friendship Road in south Hall County, the Buford Corn Maze is a seasonal attraction with activities for the whole family. Each of these tickets includes access to the Kids’ CORNer playground area (playground, Kid’s Mini Maze, bounce house, corn box, etc.), UNLIMITED hay-

rides and the new giant Popcorn Jumping Pillow.

Walk through the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin for your Halloween jack o’lantern!

Botanical Garden at Gainesville Children’s Performances The Playmakers of Fifth Row Center perform

Charlotte’s Web Saturday, November 7 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Tattingtale’s Productions perform The Storybook Express. Fun for all in the new Ivester Amphitheater! Enjoy musical performances or listen to engaging storytellers. Free with Garden admission or membership | Registration not required Aurora Theatre

A Christmas Carol

Anthony P. Rodriguez is back for an eighth year with his mesmerizing solo performance of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Not unlike what Charles Dickens himself did in the 1800’s, Mr. Rodriguez focuses on the classic art of storytelling, using his voice and mannerisms to bring to life Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and the remarkable ghosts found in the greatest Christmas story of all time.

November 27– December 20, 2015 Performances: In repertory with The 12 Dates of Christmas.

Dates and times vary.

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Youth Centered Service Special Needs Youth Sunday School

COMING IN JANUARY Holy Trinity Christian Church 5000 McGinnis Ferry Road Alpharetta, GA 30005

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Giving Thanks On Thanksgiving Thanksgiving has been celebrated as a day to give thanks to God for His gracious and sufficient provision. Many treat this opportunity as a time of feasting, long weekend, football games, special shopping deals and a forerunner to Christmas festivities. The “first Thanksgiving,” however, was neither a feast nor a holiday, but a simple gathering. Let’s celebrate this holiday as a time when we can gather in unity (It’s (I exciting, refreshing and invigorating when people come together). To teach the young, (In stories told and retold, each generation can bring purpose and significance to their heritage), and to prepare the heart, (We reflect upon all of the giis of family, friends, resources that saturate our lives).

By “giving thanks” we choose to extend ourselves and give to others less fortunate. Out of the abundance of our hearts, we are able to offer our resources to help others.

We, like our forefathers has many things to be thankful. We live in a country where we have free speech, free to worship, vote and give thanks. As our society becomes more and more tolerant, the actual “giving of thanks to God during our annual Thanksgiving holiday is being overlooked, leaving only the eating and feasting. Let’s never forget to be thankful and grateful every day for all of His giis, spiritual and material. ma May you celebrate Thanksgiving and remember to give thanks!

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Chicken Spanakopita INGREDIENTS Egg Rolls - 1 pack Chicken Tenders - 1/2 lbs.

Spinach - 1 cup Garlic - 1 tbs Feta - 1/4 cup Seasoning to Taste 1 Egg 1/2 Onion Step 1:Dice up the chicken breast into small pieces. Heat up a small sauce pan. Spray some non-stick spray in the pan. Add the chicken and cook until down. Set aside.

Step 2: Dice up onion and repeat step 1 . Set aside.

Step 3: Stack spinach on top of each other and chop. Set aside.

Step 4: Chop Garlic and set aside.

Step 5: Mix all ingredients together and add cheese and egg.

Step 6: Place 1 egg roll wrapper down on a clean surface. Place chicken mixture in the middle. Rub the corners with some water to seal the edge.

Fold from corner to corner creating a triangle shape.

Step 7: In a deep skillet put 3 cups of oil in. (Which ever one you like) Step 8: place your Spanakopita down in the hot skillet. Cook till golden brown on each side.

Step 9: Set aside and enjoy!

This meal can be made ahead of time and used as an appetizer or entrée.

Your guess will love them. To jazz the spanakopita up add sour cream to give it an unique flavor.

Hello my name is Chef Jarvis Holloway. I’m a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, OR. I’ve had the pleasure of being a chef for over 20 years. Along the way I have had the honor of working with some of the best chefs in the world! Frank Walker, Dwayne Atkins, and Wolfgang Puck to name a few. I’m currently teaching culinary arts to high school. Teaching today’s youth about nutritional meals and culinary mastery is a passion of mine. Chef Frank told me “You have to have passion to be in this field”.

It’s my honor to give you some of the recipes that I teach my students. I pray that you find them easy to make and most of all palatable to your taste buds! Until our next meal together, Cheers.

- Chef Holloway

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