Brookhaven’s
Birthday
Thursday, December 17, 8:30 a.m. - 5
p.m. — The city of Brookhaven is throwing a
birthday party at City Hall. Residents are in
vited to stop by for a slice of the city’s birthday
cake, served up on December 17. Free, open
to the public. Brookhaven City Hall, 4362
Peachtree Road, Brookhaven, 30319. For more
info, go online to brookhavenga.gov or call
404-637-0300.
Toy Drive
Through Thursday, December 17 — The
Sandy Springs Police Department is collecting
toys this season for Children’s Healthcare of At
lanta. You can make a difference to a child in
need with your gift donations. Toys will be ac
cepted at the SSPD Headquarters, 7840 Ro
swell Road #301, Sandy Springs, 30328. For
more information, go to sandyspringsga.org/
public-safety/police-department or call 770-
551-6900.
Krampus Xmas
Thursday, December 17 through Sat
urday, December 19 — 7 Stages presents a
performance of Krampus Xmas, a holiday tra
dition in the community. Paired with music by
The Little Five Points Rockstar Orchestra and
Syrens of the South, the performance includes
burlesque dancers, stilt-walkers, aerialists and
more surprises. Go online to 7stages.org to see
showtimes and purchase tickets, call 404-523-
7647, or email boxoffce@7stages.org. 7 Stag
es, 1105 Euclid Ave. Atlanta, 30307.
Let Nothing You
Dismay
Thursday, December 17 through
Sunday, December 20 — Stage Door
Players in Dunwoody present a play centered
around two soon-to-be-parents at Christ
mas time. The couple requests that their fam
ily gives them space until they bring the baby
home, but a variety of eccentric characters
show up despite their wishes. Eight actors play
twenty-two characters in this quick witted hol
iday farce that celebrates families of all shapes
and sizes. General admission tickets are $30
for adults, $27 for seniors, $22 for students,
and $15 for kids under 12. For more infor
mation and showtimes, call the box office at
770-396-1726 or go online to stagedoorplay-
ers.net. Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee
Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, 30338.
Chocolate
Nutcracker
Saturday, December 18 and Sunday,
December 19 — The Ferst Center for the
Arts has reimagined the classic tale of The
Nutcracker with this lively and inventive per
formance. Using elements such as jazz, mod
ern dance, ballet, hip-hop, and tap, this event
is a compelling retelling of a holiday favorite
with a modern twist. Go online to arts.gat-
ech.edu/ferstcenter for information and tickets.
Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech, 349
Ferst Dr., Atlanta, 30332. Need more info? Call
404-894-9600.
Gingerbread House
Decorating Party
Saturday, December 19, 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. — Making a gingerbread
house is a holiday tradition that has been
celebrated for many years. Putting the
project together, however, can be time-
consuming and daunting. This year
crafters of all ages are invited to this
holiday decorating workshop. Partic
ipants will be provided with a blank
canvas gingerbread house and will
be taught how to make a dec
adent Royal icing, as well
as choose from more than
20 candies to accent.
Groups are limited to
two people per house, and
each house costs $35 for
supplies. Vino Venue, 4478 Cham-
blee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, 30338. Call
770-668-0435 or go to atlantawineschool.com/
shop/gingerbread.
Tales 8t Green Gifts
Monday, December 21, 11 a.m. - 12
p.m. — The Chattahoochee Nature Center in
vites the community to enjoy winter break ac
tivities and wrap some gifts at the same time.
Nature Exchange Points can be used to pur
chase a nature gift for someone special in your
life. Nature-inspired wrapping materials will be
hand to prep your gifts for the oc
casion. Free to CNC Members
and included with general ad
mission for nonmembers; $10
for adults, $7 for seniors (65+)
and students (ages 13 -18), $6 for
children (ages 3 -12), and children
2 and under are free. Chattahooch
ee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road,
Roswell, 30075. Have questions?
Call 770-992-2055 or go online to
chattanturecenter.org to find out more
about this event and others.
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Holiday Sale
Wednesday, December 23, 10 a.m. -
7 p.m. — Spruill Gallery invites last-minute
shoppers to a day of savings during their Hol
iday sale. Take 20% off your entire purchase
during this last day of the market. The Spruill
Gallery features unique and locally crafted gifts,
artwork, and decor. Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ash
ford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody 30338. For
more information, go online to spruillgallery.
blogspot.com or call 770-394-4019.
Christmas for Kids
Through December 25 — The City of Dun
woody Police Department has teamed up again
with I Care Atlanta to bring toys and food to
those in need this holiday season. Christmas for
Kids is seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys
and gifts for ages newborn through 15 years. Non-
perishable food items such as cereal, flour, sugar,
pasta, and oatmeal are welcomed, as well as non-
expired canned goods like tuna, vegetables, fruits,
pasta sauce, soups, etc. Donations can be dropped
off 24/7 at the Dunwoody Police Headquarters,
41 Perimeter Center E #100, Dunwoody, 30346,
as well as at I Care Atlanta, Inc., 5879-B New
Peachtree Rosd Doraville, 30340. To learn more,
visit dpdchristmas4kids.com.
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