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2009
November
November 8 - Reach Out and Read - The Wiggles Tour Comes to Atlanta - at the Gwinett Arena. Popular family entertainment band, The Wiggles, are proud to support the nationwide early literacy program Reach Out and Read, which trains doctors and nurses to advise parents of the importance of reading aloud and to give books to children between 6 months and 5 years old at regular pediatric checkups. Concert attendees are asked to bring a new children's book to be donated to a child in need in the metro area. For concert times and ticket information, visit www.wiggles.com.
November 12 - The South's Funniest Accountant - 8:00 PM at CW Midtown's Center Stage Theatre, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. Come see that Accountants are really funny! Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com with all proceeds going to benefit Junior Achievement. For more information, visit www.accountantsarefunnytoo.com.
November 13-14 - Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show -, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Sugarloaf Gwinnet Center - Hall C, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Vendors, exhibitors, and designers will all be on hand to show you what's new in jewelry making and beading. Admission is $5.00. For more information, visit www.beadshows.com.
November 14 - High Step Show Xtravaganza -, 7:00 PM at Berkmar High School, 405 Pleasant Hill Rd., Lilburn. Come and enjoy a family-oriented show displaying some of the metro Atlanta area's top high school step teams. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.theleadfoundation.org/stepshow.html. Proceeds support numerous programs for students in grades 6-12. For more information, visit the website or call 678-325-0574.
November 14 - Life, Death, and Two Strips of Bacon – Saturday 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Harp's Crossing Baptist Church, Fayetteville. It's an emotionally stirring play for the whole family. The goal of the performance is to promote fellowship in the community while sharing God's Word with its residents. Admittance is free and no offerings will be requested or accepted. Childcare is provided. Call 770-461-5318 or visit www.harpscrossing.com for more information.
November 15 - Grand Day Out - 3:00 PM at Park Tavern at Piedmont Park, Atlanta. This all ages event features Sirius/XM kids artists Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and the Baby Grands. There will be carnival games and give-aways. Tickets are $10 (Adults) and $6 (Kids) ahead of time and $12/$8 at the door. For more information call 404-350-9363 or e-mail tickets@play-2-grow.com.
November 15 - Moms and the City: Baby Safety - 11:00 am - 1:00 PM at Pierce Yoga Program, 1164 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. It's a FREE class for new moms and will also include a raffle with prizes. For more information call 678-920-2337 or visit www.itsabelly.com.
November 17 - National Memory Screening Day - at What a Day Adult Day Center, 177 College St., Jonesboro. Memory Screening Day is an initiative of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Memory screenings are a first step towards diagnosis. Screenings are free and confidential. For more information call Shawn Manley or Vickie Eubanks at 770-996-0775 or visit www.nationalmemoryscreening.org.
November 18 - Five Element Acupuncture Demonstration - 7:30 PM at Java Vino, 579 North Highland Ave., Atlanta. Join Mt. Scopus Hadassah for an evening of relaxation and healing. A board certified acupuncturist will speak on the healing potential of Five Element Acupuncture. Advance reservations can be made by $10 check payable to Hadassah and mailed to Loretta Bernstein, 2384 Spring Creek Rd., Decatur, GA 30033. Admission at the door is $12, but space is limited to 50.
November 21 - Good Mews Kitty Kegger and Silent Auction - 7:00 - 11:00 PM at Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Dr., Marietta. A $50 admission price includes hors d'oeuvres, dancing and the opportunity to bid on fabulous auction items. Donated auction items are needed and sponsorships are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 770-499-2287 or visit www.goodmews.org. Proceeds go to benefit the Good Mews Shelter at 736 Johnson Ferry Rd. Also remember that November is Adopt A Senior Month! Senior cats make wonderful pets!
November 21 - Feed Your Fitness While Feeding the Hungry Boot Camp - 10:00 AM at North Point Personal Training, Roswell. The workouts are scalable and great for the whole family. Admission is one turkey per camper. For more information, contact Laurie McFadden at 770,998-9009 or visit "What's New" at www.NorthPoint.com.
November 21 - Project Save a Life - 7:00 PM - 12:30 AM at Dave & Busters. Angel Touch Loving Care invites you to enjoy food, drinks, dancing and a great auction all organized to help purchase medical supplies for the people of Akramang, a village in Ghana. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. For more information, call Mike or Lydia Petit at 770-319-6810 or Reuben Darku at 678-662-7066.
November 21 - Night of Nostalgia - 7:30 PM - 12 Midnight, at the Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Rd., Lithonia. The evening will feature a silent auction, a Blues Lounge, a Jazz Lounge and contemporary music. Admission is $50 per person with proceeds benefiting the Center's seniors' programs. To purchase tickets, call 770-322-2932 or visit www.dekalbforseniors.org. For more information, call 404-755-9728.
November 21 - The Royal Alpaca Challenge - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Sunday, November 22nd, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers. Alpaca owners from across the US will be on hand to compete and demonstrate weaving and other uses for the world's finest natural fiber. Children and adults will delight in meeting these gentle and beautiful animals. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.RoyalAlpacaChallenge.com.
December
December 5 - Artists Go for Broke To Help Juvenile Court Clients - at The Warehouse/Atlanta International Church in Midtown. Enjoy Art, a non-profit group organized to work with children and youth in Atlanta's inner city, is holding a silent auction featuring art donated by many Atlanta professionals. Ticket prices range from $25-$100 donation; student discount tickets are $10 (with student ID). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.firstgiving.com/eadg or www.enjoyartdesign.org .
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Attention all Would-Be Band Members! - The Georgia State Defense Force Band is recruiting accomplished musicians, ages 17-65 with three or more years of musical experience at the high school band or higher performing level. Adults are encouraged to apply, and military band service is not required. The band performs at concerts, parades and ceremonies in Georgia and for Georgia State Defense Force units. It is not an armed force and does not deploy. For more information, e-mail Bandmaster, Chief Warrant Officer Glenn Moore at cwo.gsdfband@gmail.com and be sure to put "GSDF Band Recruiting" in the subject line.
AID
PROJECT OPEN HAND – Volunteer to assist homebound seniors and other individuals with disabilities and illnesses. Visit: www.projectopenhand.org
