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December 1-31-Victorian Christmas
The month of December at Stately Oaks Plantation Home 100 Carriage Ln Jonesboro GA Mon - Sat, 10AM - 4PM Admission: $12 Adult, $9 Senior, $6 Child Call 770-473-0197 for more information.
http://historicaljonesboro.org
December 1-31-Documented Rights
The National Archives at Atlanta features more than 80 documents, images, photographs and sound recordings that chronicle the evolution of human and civil rights in the United States. From a slave manifest dated 1844 to the five cases that comprised the 1984 Brown v Board of Education decision, the exhibit gives voice to those who fought for or championed personal rights and freedoms. Each of the exhibits five historic theaters features a signature personality and thematic song. FREE ADMISSION. The National Archives are open Tuesday- Saturday 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., 5780 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 770-968-2100
http://www.archives.gov/southeast
Festival of Trees and Lights
December 2-18, from 6:30 pm till 9:00 pm nightly. Opening ceremony December 2, starting at 5:30pm till 6:00pm. Activities include: Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, Concessions, Live Entertainment, Hayrides, Cake Walks, Gingerbread Decorating, and Photos with Santa! For the lights tour ONLY (available Tuesdays thru Thursdays): Cars are $5.00, Vans are $7.00, and Buses are $15.00. For the lights tour AND activities (available Fridays and Saturdays): Cars are $7.00, Vans are $10.00, and Buses are $20.00. Located at Clayton County’s International Park 2300 Highway 138 SE, Jonesboro, GA 30236. For more information, call Clayton County Parks and Recreation Administrative Office at (770)-477-3766
December 5-6- National Arms Show
Atlanta Expo Center 3650 Jonesboro Rd S.E Atlanta GA 30354 Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
December 8- Friends of the Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn Series 2009
"The National Museum of Commercial Aviation: A Progress Report" Plans are moving forward for Clayton County's exciting new museum. Come learn more about this important part of our history.Lecture led by Grant Wainscott, National Museum of Commercial Aviation Admission: Free Bring a lunch to eat during program. 12noon to 1 p.m. Georgia Archives 5800 Jonesboro Rd Morrow GA 30260 678-364-3700
http://www.georgiaarchives.org
December 9- Yule Log Celebration
December 9, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Reynolds Nature Preserve. Join us for an evening of music, refreshments, and fun as we follow a candlelit path through the woods to a bonfire for a live theatrical performance and a search for the fabled Yule Log. Free event with Shuttle Service from Babb Middle School. Reynolds Nature Preserve 5665 Reynolds Road Morrow, GA. Register for this event at 770-477-3766.
http://www.claytonparks.com
Cross Cultural Winter Celebration
December 17, 2011 from 1:00pm - 3:00 pm, the Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center is hosting the 4th annual Cross Cultural Winter Celebration. This program is an opportunity for our culturally diverse community to share how they celebrate the winter holiday season. The recreation center is located at 1475 East Fayetteville Road, Riverdale, GA. For more information, call 770-603-4001.
December 20- American Family Theatre presents: "Babes in Toyland"
Clayton County Performing Arts Center in Stroud Hall 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway Jonesboro, GA 30236. Showtime 2:00pm-4:00pm For more information call 770-473-2875
http://www.clayton.k12.ga.us