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Acworth's 10th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 1, the fourth night of Chanukah, at Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St., Acworth. Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, and continues Nov. 28 through Dec. 5. (Credit: Joe Burbank/McClatchy Tribune)
- Acworth’s 13th Annual Turkey Chase: 5K Run and 2K Walk. 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday (rain or shine). $5 to $20 if registered before noon Nov. 17, $10 to $30 from 7:30-8:45 a.m. Nov. 20. Main Street, Historic Downtown Acworth and the shores of Lake Acworth. To help fight hunger, this run is open to all ages and abilities. All participants must bring a nonperishable food item to receive their race number and a long-sleeve t-shirt. To register or to sponsor the event, contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or visit AcworthTurkeyChase.com.
- Books: Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot St., Marietta. The monthly pop-in’s provide children and their families the opportunity to interact with the museum through themed activities and crafts - this month geared towards books. In addition to crafts in the galleries and “Make and Take” crafts for families to take with them, there will be a book reading and signing event at 2 p.m. of “All Aboard, Georgia!” by Rosalind and Maggie Bunn. The books are available for purchase in the Museum Store and online. 770-794-5710 or MariettaHistory.org
- Smyrna Thanksgiving To-Go Craft Kits. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Free for ages 3 to 6 while supplies last. Smyrna Public Library, 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna. Stop by the Youth Services desk and pick up this kit. Each kit contains materials (crayons and glue not included) and examples to make three different Thanksgiving crafts. smyrnaga.gov
- “Santa Stops By” in Smyrna. 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. $25/family. Santa will visit families at their front doors or on their porches for about 10 minutes for each visit and bring a small surprise. This event will be for Smyrna residents only. Register: bit.ly/3wCmPim
- The Southern Museum’s Sensory-Friendly Afternoons. 2-5 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 28. Included with general admission of $5 to $10, free for members and children 2 and younger. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. Visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing issues or special needs will be welcome to explore the museum at their own pace. All ages are welcome. SouthernMuseum.org, bit.ly/3F2Wpcl
- Acworth’s 10th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony. 6 p.m. Dec. 1, the fourth night of Chanukah. Free. Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St., Acworth. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood. The eight-day Jewish holiday commemorates the Jewish Maccabees’ military victory over Syrian-Greek oppression more than 2,000 years ago. During Chanukah, Jewish people across the world celebrate the miracle of light that burnt for eight days out of a single day’s worth of oil found in the Temple. One Chanukah candle is lit the first night, Nov. 28; and an additional candle is lit each successive night. The holiday is a celebration of religious freedom and hope. Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org
