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A cornucopia of Chri s t mas events i s planned by Smyrna Parks and Recreation. Among them are:

■ Santa Visits. 6- 9 p. m. Dec. 9 and 16. $ 10/ Smyrna family. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be traveling to the homes of registered Smyrna residents. They will spend about 10 minutes at each home. Children will have the opportunity to take a picture with Santa, give him their Santa letter and receive a goody bag. Estephania Antunez at 678- 631- 5392 or eantunez@ smyrnaga. gov

■ Christmas Drive- in Movi e s . 5 p. m. De c . 1 8 . S myr n a Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle SE, Smyrna. Watch “Home Alone 2.” Everyone will be expected to stay in their vehicles. Registration will open for the movie on Dec. 14. Smyrnaga. gov/ Home/ Components/ Calendar/ Event/ 19670/ 953

■ Adventures of Parky the Elf. Today, Dec. 11, 18 and 23. Find him around t he Smyrna parks. Clues will be posted at facebook. com/ recreatesmyrna, asking for help to fifind Parky. If you fifind Parky, take a picture of it at the park, submit the picture on Facebook and return your Parky picture to the Smyrna Community Center for a prize.

■ Optimist Santa House at Aunt Fanny’s Cabin. 2- 6 p. m. Dec. 5, 13 and 19. Donations for photos are requested. 2875 Atlanta Road, Smyrna. Bring your wish list. Contactless pictures will be taken on the porch. The event is cosponsored by the city and the Smyrna Optimist Club. Pet photos are allowed. No registration i s needed. smyrnaga. gov/ Home/ Components/ Calendar/ Event/ 19669/ 953

■ Facebook Posts at facebook. com/ recreatesmyrna. Throughout December, fifind different holiday ideas. Posts include arts & crafts with pictures and material needed, family activities and more.

■ Bright Nights: A Community Celebration. Residents who decorate for the holidays will be asked to submit their addresses for an interactive map to be shared for everyone to drive around and enjoy their holiday lights. Submit to https:// arcg. is/ msunu.

■ Park Photo Ops. During December, staffff will place photo ops at parks for residents and visitors to take selfifies or family photos. Information: 770- 431- 2842, Smyrnaga. gov