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Close to home
Things to go, do and see in metro Atlanta this weekend
You’ve got a few hours over the weekend and are looking for a nearby diversion – something that doesn’t require reservations or a tank of gas. Welcome to Close to Home! Each week we’ll highlight the quick, quaint and quirky events in your neighborhood. Email submissions to CommunityNews@ajc.com. Ham Giveaway in East Point
“Make It a Jolly Holiday with Ham & Toys” giveaway. 8 a.m. Saturday. Free. New Grant Chapel AME Church, 1319 Holcomb Ave., East Point. The church and the East Washington Neighborhood Association in East Point are partnering to give away hams and toys for East Point residents in need for the holidays. Valid state ID required. Only one ham will be given per household until the hams are gone. The church already has chosen the toy recipients. Sponsored by Newell Recycling. Shannon Wiggins at swiggins@EastPointCity.org, facebook.com/CityOfEastPoint.
Holiday with the Knights in Roswell
Holiday with the Knights by Centennial High School’s Habitat for Humanity Club. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. $5 per child, including two tickets for two stations and a photo with Santa. Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell. Enjoy photos with Santa and his elves, cookie and ornament decorating, face painting and more than 10 craft stations. Baked goods, warm cider and coffee will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the North Fulton chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Park on the side of the school near the football stadium for easy access. Centennial teacher Linda Jones, the club’s sponsor, at JonesL1@FultonSchools.org.
Global Nativity scenes exhibit in Atlanta
Three Hundred Nativity Scenes from Around the World: A Tour through the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. $5, free for children under 12. The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta.- epiphany.org/news/nativities. html.
‘History of Air Racing’ in Peachtree City
“Living History Day: History of Air Racing” with noted aviation racer Thom Richard. 9 a.m. gates open, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. $10, free for veterans and active military members. Museum hangar, 1200 Echo Court, Peachtree City next to Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field. Hosted by the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing. DixieWing.org/living-history-day-history-air-racing.
Christmas puppet shows in Roswell
Roswell Winter Puppet Series: “The North Pole Fa-La-La-La-La Follies” with Lee Bryan, “That Puppet Guy.” 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday. $5 children 2 and up. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Tickets: 770-594-6232, Roswell.Gov/CAC/ puppets.
‘The Nutcracker’ in Flowery Branch
Southern Ballet Theatre: “The Nutcracker.” 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. $13.50 to $18.50. The Venue at Friendship Springs, 7340 Friendship Springs Blvd., Flowery Branch. 678-682-9238, SouthernBalletTheatre.com.
Christmas Party in Stockbridge
Christmas Party. 11 a.m. Saturday. Bethel United Methodist Church, 245 Fairview Road, Stockbridge. Children, up to the fourth grade, are invited to come to a Christmas party to celebrate Jesus. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. 770-474-2570, bethelumc.com.