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First Up December/January 20-21 Calendar
Peachtree Corners Business Association
4989 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners
678-969-3385 | peachtreecornersba.com
PCBA Business After Hours
December 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Anderby Brewing
Join PCBA for their year-end celebration! They are excited to have an evening of business networking, great craft beers, craft sodas and great food while practicing social distancing. Enjoy the opportunity to meet everyone using speed networking, social distancing style.
The organization will be awarding a check to Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett for their COVID-19 testing program and supporting critical health needs. Registration required at peachtreecornersba.com; space is limited. Cost of event ranges from $20-$30 per person, depending on member status and time of registration.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners
404-797-1221 | atlantatechpark.com
Southwest Gwinnett WordPress Meetup
Tuesdays, December 15 and January 19, 7-9 p.m.
Whether you’re just learning or developing with WordPress, it’s very useful to have a local environment where you can experiment, ask questions, learn new skills and get recommendations on all things WordPress. The Southwest Gwinnett WordPress group is just the place. Each month addresses a new topic and meets at Atlanta Tech Park.
The Forum on Peachtree Parkway
Parade of Lights at The Forum
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 AT 5:30 PM EST
From the sidewalks of The Forum on December 16 the Chabad of Gwinnett rolls through the center with the lit Menorah for the 7th night of Chanukah.
The 10-car convoy will begin at Chabad of Gwinnett, circle through The Forum and end again at Chabad of Gwinnett for the grand Menorah lighting.
The Adama Kosher food truck will also be present at Chabad of Gwinnett as part of their celebration from 4:30 – 7:30PM, at the Forum from 6:00-7:00PM. For more info, visit chabadofgwinnett.org
Important Dates
Mark Your Calendar!
Hanukkah– December 10-18
Christmas Eve– December 24
Christmas– December 25
Kwanzaa– December 26-January 1
New Year’s Eve– December 31
New Year’s Day– January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—January 18
Town Green Calendar
5140 Town Center Boulevard
Peachtree Corners 30092
peachtreecornersga.gov
Important Note: All City events are subject to postponement or cancellation due to current health and safety concerns, as well as other mitigating factors. Please check the city website and calendar for updates.
Sports on the Screen
Saturday, December 12, 3 p.m.
Come tailgate and watch the Army vs. Navy college football game on the Town Green. Sports fans are encouraged to bring their own coolers or purchase food and drinks from one of the many restaurants in the Town Center.
Please note: It is strongly recommended that all attendees wear face masks. Additionally, the CDC’s recommended 6-foot social distancing is required.
CornholeATL Winter League
Registration is open through December 28.
Winter League plays Wednesdays, January 6 through February 24, 2021.
Georgia’s largest and fastest growing cornhole league is into its tenth year. It offers four different divisions of play to accommodate all levels. For more information or to register, visit cornholeatl.com.
Holiday Schedule
December 24 and 25, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — City Hall closed
December 31 and January 1, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day — City Hall closed
January 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day — City Hall closed
Peachtree Corners Library Branch- Calendar Highlights
5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092
770-978-5154 | gwinnettpl.org
Healthy Winter Slow Cooking- Class
December 16, 9-10 a.m., virtual
Learn how to make two easy dinners with a slow cooker and find out how to maximize flavors foods with foods that are in season. The video will teach you the magic of using slow cookers. First, they’ll talk about seasonal foods and why you should buy these foods from your local farmers. Then they’ll teach how to make two healthy slow cooker recipes using these foods. This program will be posted to the GCPL Youtube page at the time of the event.
Homestead How-To: Handmade Gifts and Holiday Decorations
December 16, 5:30-5:40 p.m., virtual
Think you don’t have enough space to homestead? Join online and learn to make the most of your resources! This program will be available on GCPL’s YouTube channel.
Virtual Writers’ Group
December 17, 6-7 p.m.
This is the time to share your next fantasy, memoir, article, etc. Come and share writing, offer critique, talk about writing skills and discuss current writing news. Sign up at the library website.
GCPL’s Annual Yule Ball!
December 19, 11 a.m-11 p.m., virtual; registration opens December 1.
This event, for Harry Potter fans, is a wintery and wizardly themed event of well-mannered frivolity presented by Youth Services. A new activity will be posted each hour, starting at 11 a.m. You can learn how to make snacks found in Diagon Alley, participate in wizarding games and activities, and win prizes in the cosplay contest.
The majority of the Yule Ball content will be available through Google Classroom. Register at the library website. Other videos will be made available on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
The first 50 people to register will get a free take and make craft bag. You must enter by December 15 to be eligible for prizes.
Wesleyan School Admissions Events
Campus tour, Parent Preview Day, and Family Open House information available at wesleyanschool.org/admissions.
Surrounding Area Holiday Events
A Sugarloaf Ballet Christmas
December 11, 7:30 p.m. and December 12, 2 p.m.
Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 30097
Join the Sugarloaf Youth Ballet at their annual Christmas celebration at the Infinite Energy Center. The Sugarloaf Ballet Christmas begins with a baroque ensemble playing classical Christmas tunes and is followed by the Sugarloaf Youth Ballet’s presentation of The Nativity Ballet. Free performance, but seating is limited so register at sugarloafballet.org.
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
December 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Duluth Festival Center, 3142 Hill Street, Duluth 30096
The City of Duluth is proud to present Cookies & Cocoa with Santa. This event is designed to give our little ones a chance to tell Santa their wishes for Christmas. Arts and crafts are available for the kids (while supplies last), and children can bring letters to Santa to take back to the North Pole.
The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra
December 18-20. Matinees at 2 p.m.; night show at 7:30 p.m.
Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 30097
Presented by the Gwinnett Ballet and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra, this holiday favorite is a traditionally told story ballet complete with beautiful dancing, colorful sets and costumes. Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s cast of over 100 professional and student dancers captivate audiences. Both live event and virtual ticket options are available. Ticket prices range from $37 to 69.50.
Socially Distant New Year’s Eve with Brotherhood
December 31, 8 p.m.
Eddie Owens Presents at Red Clay Music Foundry,
3116 Main Street, Duluth 30096
Brotherhood is a Doobie Brothers tribute band made up of eight veteran musicians, including three guitarists, two drummers, a keyboardist, a percussionist and a female vocalist. Brotherhood not only replicates the musicianship, but also those sweet vocal harmonies that shaped the Doobies’ incredible sound. These experienced musicians are true fans who have come together to honor 50 years of the Doobie Brothers’ iconic music.
Some socially distanced seating is offered at $35 cover. There is also live streaming live available at YouTube.com/EOPLive. The livestream is free, but there will be some passing the hat to help support the musicians! To tip them, visit Paypal/EOPresents.
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The Dec/Jan Issue of Peachtree Corners Magazine is Out Now
Shaping Peachtree Corners: New Vision for the Central Business District [Podcast]
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Light up the Corners [Video]
Capitalist Sage: Business Leadership in Your Community [Podcast]
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