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Acworth Red Cross Blood Drive

Acworth.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:07:52 +0000

The Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive in Cauble Park. The February 17, 2012 event begins at 10am and goes until 3pm. Donors can just show up to donate, or email Jeff Chase to set up an appointment.

For more information, please contact the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department, Jeff Chase, at (770) 917-1234.

Date:
February 17, 2012

Location:
Acworth Beach House – Cauble Park
2293 Beach Street
Acworth, GA 30101

Your donation is important and makes a difference:
Only 38% of Americans are eligible to give blood, and of those only 8% do. That amounts to only about 3 out of every 100 people. Your donation can help save up to three lives.

About the Red Cross:
The Red Cross is the nation’s largest blood provider, and supplies more than 120 hospitals and heath care facilities throughout the state.

Acworth Daddy Daughter Dance

Acworth.com — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:12:41 +0000

Acworth’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance takes place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 7-9pm, at the North Cobb High School Cafeteria. This year the theme is “A Mad Hatter Tea Party”.

The Queen has invited all girls 13 years of age and younger escorted with their Dad or adult male escort to take a trip through the rabbit hole and visit Wonderland for a very special tea party. Recommended attire is tea party dresses for the girls and jackets for the dads, and mad hatter hats are highly encouraged!

This dance is a great opportunity for dads and their daughters to spend a special evening together. A DJ will be providing music for the “couples” to dance the night away, as well as games for the dads and daughters to enjoy. This event is open to all girls age 13 and younger.

Admission for two is $25 for City of Acworth residents or $35 for non-city residents. Additional daughters are $15.00 each. Registration is available online at:
https://secure.rec1.com/GA/acworth-parks-recreation/DaddyDaughter-Dance/211c

For more information, please visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call (770) 917-1234.

Dickens of A Christmas Ya’ll

Acworth.com — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:06:19 +0000

On Saturday, December 3, 2011, Acworth is hosting the Dickens of A Christmas Ya’ll Christmas Celebration. The event features photos with Santa at Frana Brown Park (Main Street) from 10am to 3pm as well as Victorian Kids crafts, games, stories and shows at the Kid Zone on Senator Russell Avenue. Other activities include breakfast and High Tea with Father Christmas, Merchant Holiday Specials and “How-To” Demonstrations, and Holiday Feasting at Downtown Restaurants

On Friday, December 9, 2011, festivities continue with the Dickens of A Christmas Ya’ll Historic Homes Caroling Tour from 6pm to 8pm. Meet at the Depot for this historic homes caroling tour.

On Saturday, December 10, children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus and have their photo taken with him at Frana Brown Park from 10am to 3pm.

For more information, please call (770) 974-3112.

Christmas Celebration with Santa

Acworth.com — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:20:08 +0000

It’s that special time again! Santa will be stopping at the Depot in Downtown Acworth on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 6:30pm to 9pm. There will be a host of performances to help Santa kickoff the holiday season.

Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the Tree on Main Street.

Enjoy pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, eating candy canes with all his elves, and filling the streets with the holiday spirit.

Arrive at the Depot at 5:15pm to schedule your picture time with Santa and Mrs. Claus, pictures begin at 6:45pm. Time slots for pictures are limited so arrive early to schedule your picture time.

For more information visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or call the Parks and Recreation office at 770-917-1234.