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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. E-mail submissions to communitynews@ajc.com.
Mt. Bethel UMC Market in Marietta
Ribbons and Holly Craft Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta with handmade, hand-embellished and hand-designed items of apparel, home goods, gifts, children’s and holiday items and jewelry. mtbethel.org, 770-971-2880.
85 vendors at Sandy Springs Marketplace
Elegant Elf Marketplace by the Sandy Springs Society with 85 vendors from throughout the Southeast, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Lake Forest Elementary School, 5920 Sandy Springs Circle, including culinary and holiday decorating demonstrations, theatrical performances, dancers, musicians and carolers from school choirs. $5, free for 10 and under and free parking. SandySpringsSociety.org.
Strong 4 Family wellness fair in Decatur
Strong 4 Family, a men’s health and wellness fair by the DeKalb County Board of Health’s Men’s Health Initiative, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur with children’s zone, free health screenings, entertainment and prizes. Dr. Gregory Bolden at gregory.bolden@dph.ga.gov or 404-294-3746.
FURever Fest at Cobb shelter in Marietta
Cobb Animal Control staff’s FURever Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Cobb County Animal Shelter, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. Free with vendors, silent auction items, a K-9 demonstration and special adoption rates. CobbAnimalControl.org.
Arts, Crafts Market set at Suwanee park
Arts and Crafts Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today, George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee with unique pieces from local crafters, photographers, knitters and quilters. 678-277-0910.
Lincoln play to be staged at church
“The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln”with Dr. Gene Griessman by P.E.O. Chapter B, 7-8 p.m. today, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, Grace Hall, 3180 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta. $15 to $50. Tickets: witandwisdomofabe.brownpapertickets.com. peointernational.org, witwisdomofabe@gmail.com or 470-985-3211.
‘Shrek the Musical’ at Marietta High School
“Shrek the Musical”by Marietta High School’s Theatre Department, 7 p.m. today, 3 p.m. Sunday, Marietta High Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Ave. SW, Marietta. $10 to $12. mpac.marietta-city.org/site/defa ult.aspx?PageID=1697, 770-4282631, ext. 2131.