Community
2022 Holiday and Faith Events
The Merry Market
December 5-13
Peachtree Corners Baptist Church (drop-off point)
4480 Peachtree Corners Cir., Peachtree Corners
Donations appreciated.
Presented by Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry, the Merry Market provides Christmas for families that cannot afford to give their children with Christmas gifts. The market will supply new Christmas gifts to families, warm clothes to children and teenagers and the opportunity for families to come together and help others.
Walk Through Bethlehem
December 9-11
Friday and Saturday, 7-9 p.m.; Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
Simpsonwood Park
4511 Jones Bridge Cir., Peachtree Corners
Admission is free; canned food donations are encouraged.
Simpsonwood United Methodist Church invites everyone to experience the village of Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth. Families can stroll through the candlelit outdoor nativity scene, stopping in shops and encountering shepherds, wise men, angels, Roman guards and live animals. Visitors are asked to bring canned food donations for Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry.
Winter Holiday Market
Saturday, December 17, 12-5 p.m.
Kettlerock Brewing
6025 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 1, Peachtree Corners
There will be treats for all at Kettlerock Brewing’s holiday market — arts and crafts vendors, live music and food trucks for holiday shoppers. Some limited release holiday beer selections will also be available.
Peachtree Corners Photography Club Group Meet Up
Thursdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9
6:45-8:15 p.m.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners 30092
pcphotoclub.org
The December speaker is Sharon Fuente, and the topic is “Ideas for Great Holiday Family Photos.” Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at Atlanta Tech Park and/or online. Photographers of all skill levels are welcomed at 6:15 p.m. for social time.
Faith Events
Behold the Lamb of God Ballet
Sunday, December 11, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Perimeter Church
9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
Admission is free.
Perimeter Ballet presents this true story of Christmas with two showings of this family-friendly event. The show features dance, drama, visual art and the music of Andrew Peterson.
Beth Shalom Hanukkah Party
Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
5303 Winters Chapel Rd., Dunwoody
bethshalom.net, 770-399-5300
Admission is free. Registration requested.
Bring the family to celebrate Hanukkah with relay races, dreidel games, spin art, doughnuts and gelt.
Advent by Candlelight
Monday, December 12, 7 p.m.
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church
6260 The Corners Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
maryourqueen.com, 770-416-0002
Registration is required.
The MOQ’s Women’s Guild will host Advent by Candlelight. All women of the parish and guests are invited for coffee, wine and dessert in the Parish Family Life Center. Prayer, reflection and music fill the evening in a program designed to deepen the Advent journey.
An Evening of Lessons & Carols
Thursday, December 15, 7-9:30 p.m.
Perimeter Church
9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
Tickets are $15 per person.
Award-winning artists Laura Story, Matt Papa and Sandra McCracken host an inspirational concert that retells the great news of Christmas through Scripture and carols.
Advent Lessons and Carols
Friday, December 16, 7 p.m.
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church
6260 The Corners Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
maryourqueen.com, 770-416-0002
Admission is free.
Scripture passages recount the fall of mankind, the promise of the Messiah and the anticipation of the Nativity of Christ. Each lesson is followed by a choral piece, soloist or congregation carol that reflects the Scripture’s message.
Latke, Vodka and Game Night
Saturday, December 17, 7-9 p.m.
5303 Winters Chapel Rd., Dunwoody
bethshalom.net, 770-399-5300,
Admission is free. RSVP required.
Adults are welcome to enjoy games and get lit. Latkes, vodka and some games will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring more games and menorahs.
Christmas: Then, Now and Forever!
Saturday and Sunday, December 17-18
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, during Christmas Service
The Father’s House Church
6060 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
thefathershouseatl.org, 770-840-0888
Admission is free.
Experience the joy of the season with a celebration that includes a variety showcase of songs, dances, poetry and live music. Special prizes will be given out during the event.
Encore Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 18, 12:15 p.m.
4480 Peachtree Corners Cir., Peachtree Corners
pcbchurch.org, 770-448-1313
Tickets are $15 per person; RSVP requested by Dec. 10.
Adults ages 55+ are invited to a luncheon in the Student Worship Center. Bring a friend and celebrate the season with a delicious meal and entertainment with the PCBC friends and family.
A Winter Solstice Experience
Wednesday, December 21, 7-8 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Donations are encouraged; in-person and live-stream.
Enjoy a healing sound bath to welcome in the longest night of the year and the turning of the wheel of the seasons. Bring comfortable clothes, a pillow and blanket to drift into the healing sounds of crystal bowls, gongs and more with sound healer Jennifer Blaha.
“A Light unto the World”
Saturday, December 24, 4:45-6 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Admission is free; in-person and live-stream.
The traditional Christmas Eve candle lighting service is led by Rev. Jennifer Sacks, Senior Minister. Christmas music and a Christmas Readers Theater will be presented in the service. The evening ends with a candle lighting throughout the sanctuary.
“Star Bright” Christmas Day Service
Sunday, December 25, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Admission is free; in-person only.
The casual morning service is led by Rev. Jennifer Sacks. It features cookies, cocoa, Christmas carols and story based on the book, “Star Bright; A Christmas Story.”
New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Ceremony
Sunday, January 1, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Admission is free for in-person and live-stream attendance.
Rev. Jennifer Sacks leads the ceremony.
White Stone Ceremony
Sunday, January 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Admission is free for in-person and live-stream attendance.
Ceremony is led by Rev. Jennifer Sacks.
Local Theatre
The Nutcracker
December 3-18
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Gas South Arena
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth
gassouthdistrict.com, 770-626-2464
Tickets are $22-$47.
This season, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre celebrates 41 years of sharing the Nutcracker with Gwinnett County. ballet is complete with entrancing dancing, stunning sets and colorful costumes. Magic abounds as Herr Drosselmeyer presents young Clara with a toy Nutcracker that accompanies Clara on a journey to the Land of Sweets.
Christmas at GAC: Lessons & Carols
Thursday, December 8, 7-9 p.m.
Greater Atlanta Christian School King’s Gate Theatre
1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross
greateratlantachristian.org, 770-243-2000
The High School presents their Christmas program to celebrate the season.
The Lion in Winter
December 8-19
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre
10 College St., Norcross
lionhearttheatre.org, 404-919-4022
Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students.
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine is kept in prison for raising an army against her husband, King Henry II, but is let out for the holidays. The Plantagenet family’s story is full of sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons as they compete with one another to inherit a kingdom.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Cookies & Milk with Santa
Thursday, December 15
4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.
Admission is $12 per child.
Enjoy a special treat with everyone’s favorite jolly man.
Storytime with Santa
Fridays, December 9, 16 and 23
4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.
Admission is $12 per child.
Every Friday in December before Christmas, Santa will share a story.
Christmas Crafts with Santa
Thursdays, December 8 and December 22
4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.
Admission is $12 per child.
Santa is on hand to help kids as they create.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 10
8:30-9:15 a.m. and 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Admission is $15 per child.
Start the day with Jolly St. Nick and enjoy breakfast with him.
Menorah Lighting at the Forum
Sunday, December 18, 4-6 p.m.
Forum Drive, in front of the fountain
Admission is free; no ticket is required.
Presented in partnership with Chabad of Gwinnett, The Forum kicks off a Hannukah celebration with a Menorah lighting ceremony, family friendly activities and live entertainment.
Gwinnett Parks & Recreation
A Beary Merry Day
Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
OneStop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
Admission is $2 per child for Gwinnett residents, $6 for non-residents; parent or guardian admission is free. Registration is required.
Ages 12 and under are welcome to adopt a teddy bear and listen to a holiday story. Parent participation is required. OneStop Norcross is collecting non-perishable foods, new toys, clothes, diapers and/or toiletries for those in need.
Family Snow Day
Friday, December 16, 6-8 p.m.
Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross
Admission is $6 per person.
A fun winter event for the whole family, Family Snow Day features games, crafts, contests, a hot chocolate/popcorn bar and a unique ‘snow’ ball fight. Be extra festive and wear your favorite holiday pajamas.
Winter Woodland Walk
Wednesday, December 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
Simpsonwood Park
4511 Jones Bridge Cir., Peachtree Corners
678-277-0902
Admission is free.
All ages are welcome to take a stroll with an educator, see trees through a new lens and learn how Georgia’s native trees adapt to winter. Call for more info.
New experiences await at this season’s Walk Through Bethlehem
An annual must-see holiday event, Walk Through Bethlehem, presented by Simpsonwood United Methodist Church, will take place over three evenings, December 13–15.
With 1,200 luminaries, Simpsonwood Park is transformed into Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth. After being welcomed by live camels and a census taker, visitors are invited to interact with shopkeepers and witness a live nativity.
Visitors can also enjoy a fire with stories from shepherds, pet live animals and watch as wisemen bring gifts to baby Jesus.
Before your journey ends, enjoy a photo opportunity with a Roman Guard and hot chocolate and cookies.
Make plans to attend:
Friday, December 13 and Saturday December 14, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.
FREE admission; accepting canned food donations for Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries.
For more information, visit simpsonwoodumc.org/walk-through-bethlehem.
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $500 to the United Way of Greater Atlanta (Gwinnett County) at their Business After Hours networking event in November.
The local organization was chosen by PCBA’s Outreach Committee because of their commitment to providing assistance and bettering the lives of children within the community.
United Way of Greater Atlanta
The mission of United Way of Greater Atlanta is to engage and bring together people and resources to drive sustainable and equitable improvements in the well-being of children, families and individuals in local communities.
“Greater Atlanta is one of the most vibrant regions in the country, but the region has significant barriers to realizing its potential in the future because of its continued ranking at the bottom of the list of metro areas in income mobility,” stated Vanessa Roussell, United Way senior director of corporate relations.
“Children born in low-income households have only a 4% chance of getting out of poverty in their lifetime,” she continued. “We at United Way of Greater Atlanta don’t like those odds. Our work is about changing them so that children — regardless of where they’re born — have the chance to realize their potential and build lives that sustain themselves, their families and their communities.
Assessing needs within the county
The organization’s goal is to help every child unlock their full potential, by improving education, healthcare, resources and economic mobility in the communities where they live. Their “every child program” includes every child in Gwinnett.
Based on the 2023 census track for Gwinnett County, 94,308 people living in Gwinnett County are at risk, particularly in and around Sugar Hill/Buford, Duluth, Norcross, Lawrenceville, Lilburn and Snellville. The highest-need residents are located in the I-85 corridor, mainly around Duluth, Norcross and Lilburn.
Giving back to support the community
“The PCBA is proud to donate a check for $500 to United Way of Greater Atlanta (Gwinnett County),” said PCBA President, Lisa Proctor. “Our outreach committee and board are committed to supporting our community, and investing in the well-being of the children in our community aligns with our core principles. We know that our dollars will be targeted to help those at highest risk … We are glad to have the local Gwinnett chapter located right in our community.”
Funds for the PCBA Community Outreach Program are raised throughout the year from PCBA membership, sponsorship and an annual charity event. Donations and scholarships are awarded at their monthly events so that members have the opportunity to learn more about the community organizations and their programs.
Over the past 12 years, the PCBA has awarded 19 scholarships to outstanding graduating high school seniors and donated in excess of $165,500 back into the community.
About Peachtree Corners Business Association
“Where businesses come to grow,” the Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) is a business membership organization that focuses on innovative approaches, programs, shared resources, community outreach and opportunities for member businesses and professionals to connect, develop, grow and prosper.
The PCBA is made up of businesses of all sizes and types who want to expand their reach and grow their business within Peachtree Corners and the greater metro Atlanta area.
For more information visit peachtreecornersba.com.
The City of Peachtree Corners and Intuitive have partnered to support local non-profit, Because One Matters, at this year’s event.
It’s time again for one of Peachtree Corners favorite annual traditions: The Holiday Glow Lighting and Concert on the Town Green — December 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
With live musical performances, trackless train rides, fun holiday activities and sparkling Christmas Tree and Menorah lightings — along with complimentary hot chocolate for guests — this festive, all-ages celebration has become a holiday tradition for many families in and around the city.
Kids and adults can immerse themselves in the joyful atmosphere, mix and mingle with neighbors, friends, family and entertainers and experience the magic of the season beneath the night sky and twinkling holiday lights.
Partnership for a special cause
Special for this year, the City of Peachtree Corners has partnered with Intuitive to support Gwinnett County non-profit, Because One Matters, at the event.
The organization provides assistance to children and families in the foster care system through donations and fundraising.
“[The] holiday event … is a good place to partner with companies like Intuitive and non-profits like Because One Matters to get their message out and allow more people to be involved [in helping] a good cause,” said Louis E. Svehla, director of communications for the city.
“Intuitive came to us, wanting to be more involved in the community,” Svehla continued, “We [looked at] a list of all of the non-profits that are [located] in the city or that help assist in ways in the city … and they [chose] Because One Matters.”
A custom-designed holiday ornament
Together, the city, the company and the non-profit decided to partner for the Holiday Glow event and do a limited-edition ornament — custom-made, custom-designed and hand-numbered to 200 — making it available as a gift to anyone who brings an item to donate from the organization’s wish list.
The city designed the ornament with input and agreement from both Intuitive and Because One Matters.
“And now here we are,” said Svehla. “It’s our first time offering a limited-edition ornament for people at the event who donate clothing, toiletries, things that [the organization] needs — it’s not a cash donation. And we’re hoping that we can do this every year, whether it’s a different company or a different non-profit, to do a series of [Holiday Glow event] ornaments to bring companies in, to support locals, to support non-profits and make sure we’re giving back.”
Because One Matters
With a mission of helping children in the foster care system as well as children and families in need, Because One Matters runs a variety of service programs throughout the year.
Their Wrapped in Love Closet initiative provides those families the opportunity to shop for new or like-new clothing items, toys and books, all free of charge. They also provide kids entering foster care with a duffle bag filled with essential items to increase comfort and security during their earliest days of placement.
Foster, adoptive or kinship families who would like to participate in the program, can find information on the Because One Matters website. For individuals, families or local businesses who would like to assist, a variety of donation, fundraising and volunteer opportunities are available.
During Holiday Glow, guests who bring an item to donate from the organization’s wish list will receive one of the special Holiday Glow ornaments in return — a great way to make giving back part of your holiday festivities.
“We are thrilled to be part of the Holiday Glow event and deeply grateful for the City of Peachtree Corners and Intuitive’s incredible partnership,” said Andrea Barclay, CEO of Because One Matters. “Their support not only brings joy to the community during this festive season but also helps raise awareness and vital donations for our mission. Together, we’re making a meaningful impact for the children and families we serve.”
The donation wish list
- New underwear for girls (sizes 2T–14)
- New bath towels & washcloths (no white towels, please)
- New boy clothes (sizes 7–18)
- New girl clothes (sizes 2T–12)
- New boys’ boxers (no briefs; sizes 2T–14)
- Bath body wash (for sensitive skin)
- Non-spicy toothpaste
- Single toothbrushes
- Ikea bags
- New girls’ & boys’ shoes (all sizes)
- $50 store gift cards for teens
- Pjs for girls & boys (all ages)
In addition to the food, fun and festivities, the crowd will enjoy live performances from:
- Simpson Elementary Chorus
- Peachtree Elementary Chorus
- Pinckneyville Middle Band
- North Metro Academy of Performing Arts Chorus and Dance
- International Charter Academy Chorus
- Chabad Enrichment Center Chorus
The Town Green offers free parking directly on-site or in nearby parking areas, which are accessible by a short stroll on the center’s nature path. Guests can also access the Town Green via Peachtree Corners’ landmark bridge, which connects to The Forum and the city’s pedestrian and bicycle trail system.
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