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Click here to see all of the area Christmas Church Services that have been posted to The Aha! Connection.   They are also listed below the Community News in this email.  I will be celebrating with my family at the 5:30 PM Christmas Eve service at Dunwoody United Methodist Church.   All are welcome and dress is "Christmas Casual".   I'd love to see you there!
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Crazy- Fun Christmas Houses (email me great photos of well decorated Christmas houses and I'll post them on the website!)

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Photo Snapped by C. Cooper!
Corner of Peachtree Dunwoody and Winall Downs....


 

Georgia's Zero DUI Tolerance During the Holidays Takes on New Urgency

6a00d83452285f69e2014e892dcf1d970d-320wiExcerpt from a Dunwoody Police Department Press Release:

Authorities Cracking Down To Help Avoid Increase in Traffic Fatalities
In recent years, Georgia has always used the holiday season to reinforce the state's zero tolerance policy for impaired driving. If you're over the limit, you're under arrest. It's that simple.

However, the end of 2012 has brought a new sense of urgency for Georgia besides Read More � 


 

Recall on Motts Apple Slices

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 Freshway Foods is recalling 6,671 pounds of packaged green and/or red sliced apples that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogene-a dangerous organism that can cause severe illness or even death in very young, elderly or immune compromised people. Pregant women are at risk of miscarriage if contaminated with the organism. Click here for the full recall listing, including lot numbers and sell-by dates. The packaging may say "Motts" or "Sonic" or another brand. The best thing to do is just to discard any packages of these apples if you have them. If you have questions about the recall, you may call Freshway Foods at 1-855-775-3259 or visit their Web site.  


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Sandy Hook Elementary - 'Twas 11 days before Christmas

Written by an anonymous author:

Sandy Hook Elementary School 
Twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38

When 20 beautiful children stormed through Heaven's gate.

Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.

They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.

They were filled with such joy; they didn't know what to say. Read More �


 

Looking for Junior Counselors for Winter Break Camp

DSC0543The Dunwoody Nature Center is looking for a few more junior counselors to assist our teachers during our upcoming winter break camps.

We have two sessions - December 26-28 and then January 2-4.

This might be a fun way for students to get in last minute service hours (or get an early start on 2013 hours!) for high school students that enjoy working with kids.

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Contact:

David Boyd
(770)394-3322
[email protected] 


 

Peachtree Charter Middle School New Track On Schedule

News from the City of Dunwoody:

City of Dunwoody officials are working cooperatively with the DeKalb County Board of Education, school officials and their project management team to keep the school's outdoor track construction project accelerating forward. 

Environmental permitting will be completed, allowing for the project to commence construction on schedule during the summer of 2013.

The City understands the importance of this track project to PCMS students, families, and faculty.

The track project is a much-anticipated improvement for Peachtree Charter Middle School and the City looks forward to watching our students go for gold on their new track.

Edie Damann
Marketing & PR Manager
City of Dunwoody
41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250
Dunwoody, GA 30346
Www.dunwoodyga.gov 


 

Three local middle schools finish in top 4 in DeKalb's Academic Bowl competition

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Photo:  Peachtree Charter Middle's Team Celebrating their 2nd place win!

 

Peachtree Charter Middle School's Quiz Bowl team coached by Social Studies teacher, Carole Dunn placed 2nd in the DeKalb County Academic bowl competition last week held at Clarkston High School.   Nearby Chamblee Middle School took home the first place prize!     Kittredge Magnet School also placed in the top 4!   Congrats to all three of these  teams each with parents who are Aha! Connection Subscribers!!!


 

Update on new Austin ES, Chamblee HS Construction

The Dunwoody Chamblee Parents Council met last week to hear an update on school construction projects in our cluster. Click on the links below for a summary of the meeting, and to see all the progress on CCHS. There will be no meeting in January, but please mark your calendar for the next meeting on Feb. 6 at Peachtree Charter Middle School, which will feature John Barge, State School Superintendent.

Click here for meeting summary, including status of Austin construction.  

 

Click here for a CCHS Construction status report with video/photos of progress. 


 

PCMS Competition Cheer Squad Earns a GrandChampion Title...again!

PCMS cheerleaders took FIRST PLACE in the Middle School Cheer Division at the FCC State Championship held at the Gwinnett Arena, as well as the FCC State Championship Cheerleading GRAND CHAMPIONS! IMG_0444 

Congratulations to the PCMS Competition Cheer Squad for taking their SECOND Grand Champion Title! Their first title was earned earlier at the Inferno Spirit Cheer and Dance competition in November.

A special thanks goes toour wonderful coach, Ava Moore and congratulations to all of our cheerleaders:  Alyssa Sullivan, Annie Wall, Ariana Cohen, Ashton Harbin,Belle Schindler, Christy Holloway, Elyse Connor, Emily Christensen, Emma Sheehan, Erin Zeigler, Ginna Feiman, Holley Leech, Jessica Gibson, Lauren Callihan, Maddie Srochi, Meaghan Pressnall, Molly Taptich, Naomi Mitchell,Olivia Milam, Sarah Wagner, Savannah Maddux and Taylor Pressnall.

 


 

Vanderlyn Competes in the DeKalb Academic Bowl

On December 15th, Vanderlyn Elementary sent 10 4th and 5th graders to compete in the DeKalb County Elementary Academic Bowl Competition. Brooke Card and Jason Sewell are two of the Discovery Teachers at Vanderlyn and they were the coaches for this fine group of Vanderlyn students!academic-bowl-vanderlyn 


 
 

Celebrate Christmas at Dunwoody United Methodist Church - all are welcome!

 


 

Christmas at Dunwoody Baptist Church

feature_christmas_servicesMonday, December 24 Christmas Eve Services in the Worship Center
4:00 pm - Children & Family Service presented by Children's Ministry
6:00 pm - Candlelight Carols & Communion Service
(Church Office Closed)

Tuesday, December 25 Merry Christmas! (Church Office Closed)

Wednesday, December 26 No Wednesday Night Activities

Sunday, December 30 One worship service at 11 am in the Chapel
Sunday Morning Bible Study at 9:45 am

Click here for website 

1445 Mount Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
770-280-1200

 

Christmas Services at Genesis Bible Church of Dunwoody

The celebration of Christmas at Genesis Bible Church will culminate with our services on December 23. At 10:30 am the Chancel Choir and orchestra will present "The Awe of Christmas: Celebrate, Reflect, Worship." Pastor Dennis Mock will bring a message from the Bible on the meaning of Christmas. Childcare is available for children ages birth through second grade.

Our celebration continues that evening at 6:00 pm with a candlelight communion service in the chapel followed by a fellowship meal. Childcare is available for children ages birth through three years old.

Genesis meets at 5123 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338


 

Christmas at Kingswood United Methodist Church

Kingswood United Methodist Church 

Christmas Eve Worship 


 

Christmas Eve at The Village Church

VCD-4Color-logo-hirezMonday December 24th - 6:00pm at Dunwoody High School Performing Arts Center

'Tis the season to consider a visit to church. And that's just fine with us. At The Village Church we keep things simple. No stuffy rituals or unnecessary formality. Just a beautiful just less than an hour-long Christmas Eve Candlelight gathering filled with contemporary Christian music, a relevant message and a neighborly culture of caring. Please join us. We hope you'll feel a connection and come back. But even if we only see you once or twice a year, we're always glad to see you.


 

Christmas at First Baptist Church Atlanta

Click here for website
4400 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 | 770-234-8300

Candlelight Lord's Supper Service

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December 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Worship Center

Celebrate Christmas with your FBA family. A Candlelight Lord's Supper will be held on Sunday, December 23, at 6:30 p.m. in addition to regularly scheduled Sunday services. Child care is provided for children ages 4 and younger.


 

Christmas Eve at All Saints Catholic Church

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On Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24th, both of the 4pm Masses will be geared toward families and kids of all ages.

In the CHURCH, the 4pm Mass will run like a Young People's Mass, with Children serving as Greeters, Lectors, Ushers, Choir Members, and Gift Bearers.

In the GYM, the Parish School of Religion Group will still host the Christmas Pageant and the music will be led by the Life Teen group and Scott Early.


 

Christmas at Buckhead Church

We hope you will join us on Sunday, December 23, for one of our Christmas services. It's a great opportunity to invite your family, friends and neighbors to Buckhead Church.

We'll have full children's programming (Waumba Land and UpStreet) at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m on December 23. Only Waumba Land (baby-preschool) is offered at 6 p.m.

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Christmas at Passion City Church

passion cityChristmas Eve Gatherings at 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM

515 Garson Drive
Atlanta, GA 30324

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Christmas Services At Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church

large_news822407_664986HIEC worship service schedule for the Christmas holiday:

 
The Eve of the Nativity of our Lord, Monday, December 24 
3:00 p.m.
     Holy Eucharist with Christmas Pageant and Children's Choirs *
8:00 p.m.     Holy Eucharist (Choral Prelude at 7:30) *
11:00 p.m.   Holy Eucharist with Parish Choir (Choral Prelude at 10:30)
Nursery care will be provided during the 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. services. 

 

The Feast of the Nativity, Tuesday, December 25
12 noon        Holy Eucharist with Carols

1st Sunday after Christmas: Sunday, December 30 

 
8:00 a.m.      Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m.    Holy Eucharist with Congregational Lessons and Carols
6:00 p.m.      Celtic Eucharist

 


 

Christmas Worship at Cross & Crown Lutheran Church

Cross & Crown Lutheran Church
4276 Chamblee- Dunwoody Road
Chamblee, GA 30341

Christmas Eve:  7:00 & 11:00 p.m.

Carols, Candlelight, and Holy Communion

Christmas Day:  10:15 a.m.

Chorale Service with Holy Communion

 


 
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