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The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page, which has more than one…
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It's the last weekend to tell Santa what you want for Christmas.
Live Nativity When: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Saint Teresa's Episcopal Church, 5725 Fords Rd. NW, Acworth | Get directions Why Go: People who have attended in previous years have experienced “many really powerful ... moments,” according to organizer Paula Flippin. Price: Free Kennesaw State University Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Southern When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: KSU Convocation Center, 1000 Chastain Rd. NW, Kennesaw | Get directions Why Go: The home team needs your support. Price: $6 | Buy tickets Santa's Workshop When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Marietta Square, 50 North Park Square NE, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: This is your last weekend to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. …
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Don't send your holiday donations abroad—here is a list of Cobb County agencies in need of donations.
‘Tis the season for generosity. Cobb families seek out charities to give donations. Tell us where you donate your during the holidays, or any time of year. Here's a list of county agencies in need of donations: Animal Shelter - You can help make a difference in the lives of animals housed at Cobb County Animal Control. Money received will be used to help pay for the care of animals. There are volunteering opportunities, too. K-9 Donations - The K-9 unit is a vital part of police department’s efforts to protect Cobb County. Police canines perform a broad range of essential functions, including patrol activities, narcotic detection and bomb detection. The police department is accepting donations to aid in the operation of the K-9 unit. Funds…
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Nothing says "It's the holidays!" quite like pumpkin anything, and these cookies, with a caramel frosting, are no exception.
Ingredients Directions Yield: 6-1/2 dozen. From TasteofHome.com
Help save the lives of shelter animals, meet Santa, and enjoy music and a car show at the Sunday event.
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend Spotlight features A Home for the Holidays in Paulding County. This event helps save the lives of homeless animals at the Dallas Animal Shelter. There will be a food drive to benefit shelter pets, Christmas goodies, crafts, a car show, and face painting. The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Tractor Supply Store located at 115 Greystone Power Blvd. in Dallas. Got a great event coming up in your community? Upload it onto your Patch, then email Editor Angela Chao at angela.chao@patch.com, and your event could be featured in the next Weekend Spotlight on Patch sites across Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties.
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Your weekend guide also includes a Christmas Cantata and a shopping extravaganza.
The Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents White Christmas When: 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Sunday Where: Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: It's a classic, timeless musical. Price: Tickets start at $25 | Buy tickets Holiday Shopping Extravaganza When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Christine's School of Dance, 1305 Cedarcrest Road, Dallas | Get directions Why Go: You can shop for everything from fudge and rice warmers to bird feeders and scarves at this event. Price: While admission is free, don't forget to bring a few dollars to support the vendors at the extravaganza. 22nd Annual ROCK 4 TOTS Charity Music Fest When: 3 p.m. Saturday Where: Reds Timbers, 730 Concord Rd. SE, …
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"White Christmas" at the Strand Theatre, Santa's Workshop on Marietta Square, Cobb Christmas Distribution at Jim Miller Park and Next Stage's "Cabaret."
More holiday-related activities are on tap once again this weekend in Marietta and around Cobb: 1. The Atlanta Lyric Theatre will present “White Christmas” on Dec. 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9, 16, 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Music and Lyric by Irving Berlin, Libretto by David Ives and Paul Blake. Based on the beloved Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye film, this merry musical tells the tale of two famous song-and-dance men who stage a show in a scenic, snow-topped Vermont inn and end up finding love with two singing sisters under the mistletoe. 2. Santa’s Workshop will be open to visitors Dec. 15, 16, 22 and 23. Be sure to have your picture taken with Santa. Hours: Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m…
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Head to the North Cobb area Friday for Santa's arrival and get an opportunity to write letters to service members overseas.
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features Santa's Arrival in Acworth. The streets of downtown Acworth are expected to be filled with thousands of people Friday night for Santa's Arrival, a community tradition for more than 10 years. Santa will arrive in a military vehicle this year, giving the children an opportunity to write letters to soldiers serving our country overseas. Bring the whole family to kick off the holiday season, and enjoy an evening of music and entertainment with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Have a great event coming up in your community? Upload it onto your Patch, then email Editor Angela Chao at angela.chao@patch.com, and your event could be featured in the next Weekend Spotlight on Patch …
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