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Week Ahead: Candlelight Services, Scottish Solstice Celebration and More

Check here each Monday for a look at what's happening in and around Johns Creek in the week ahead.

The Johns CreekΒ Patch calendar is full of news about events coming up in the weeks ahead. Here's a look at five of this week'sΒ community events.

Check the Johns CreekΒ Patch for more events scheduled throughout the month.Β The Patch calendar is available for anyone in the community to use to post events such as meetings, school events. garage salesΒ and more. ClickΒ hereΒ to post your event.

Click on the links for additional event information.

Monday, Dec. 23: Bocci Ball -Β Join us at Park Place on Monday mornings to learn and compete in the Italian game of bocce ball.Β Bocce ball is played on our outdoor court where players "bowl" balls to get balls closest to the smaller target ball.Β Equipment is available for free play anytime during Park Place hours of operation.

Tuesday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve at Perimeter Church -Β Perimeter Church invites the community to celebrate Christmas this year at its Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 3:00, 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. Childcare will be available for infant-age 5 at the 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. services only. For more information, please visitΒ www.perimeter.org/christmas.

Thursday, Dec. 26: Atlanta MasterCrafters Toastmasters -Β Do you want to overcome your fear of speaking in a crowd? Do you need to improve your presentation skills? Do you want to gain the confidence to lead?Β You achieve all these things at Toastmasters club meetings where you can develop communication and leadership skills.

Saturday, Dec. 28:Β Scottish Solstice Holiday Celebration: Music and Stories from Celtic Lands -Β Jamie Laval’s ScottishΒ Solstice Celebration captures the beauty and atmosphere of the ScottishΒ Highlands during the holidays, weaving a tapestry of music, dance, and storiesΒ that hearken back to the ancient Celtic celebrations associated with the WinterΒ Solstice and Christmas. An entertaining and thought-provoking family holidayΒ experience.

Sunday, Dec. 29: Adoption Event for Cats and Dogs -Β Join Furkids and SmallDog Rescue for ourΒ adoption event.Β We will have a variety of adoptable cats and dogs for you to meet andΒ greet! Β Bring the entire family! We consider ourselves match makers andΒ want to find the perfect pet for your family and your needs. Β ViewΒ available animals atΒ http://www.furkids.org/

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