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WEEKEND EVENTS: Santa Claus, Ice Skating and Christmas Lights

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Friday, November 18th, 2011, 1:56pm

WEEKEND EVENTS: Santa Claus, Ice Skating and Christmas Lights

ATLANTA – The forecast may call for cold weather, this weekend, but the Where U Live team has listed plenty of activities to entertain, both, you and your family on this easy going weekend leading up to the holiday. Check them out:

After his retirement on Friday, Regis Philbin will be visiting the Book Festival at the Marcus Jewish Community Center on Sunday, November 20 to talk about his memoir “How I Got This Way”. Philbin is scheduled to arrive around 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Zaban Park facility in Dunwoody. Be sure to purchase tickets for this event soon, tickets are guaranteed to sell out; this event will conclude the 20th Edition of the MJCCA Book Festival.

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Saturdays with your State Representative

Submitted by Marc Richardson, Where U Live Producer

Saturday, November 5th, 2011, 11:52am

Saturdays with your State Representative

Mableton - State Representative Alisha Morgan is accepting applications from Pebblebrook High School and South Cobb High School students for the 2011 edition of "Saturdays with your State Rep." Topics covered in the six week program include Leadership Development, Resume Building Workshops, Etiquette, Group Participation, and Student Presentations.

Click here for more information.

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Task force to arm parents with tools to prevent teen drinking

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 2:27pm

Task force to arm parents with tools to prevent teen drinking

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Despite being among the top three killers of Americans under age 21, many parents do not seem to realize that underage drinking is a major problem.

The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce is partnering with the PTAs at local schools to give parents an important skill set to prevent teen drinking. A meeting for all Cobb parents will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cobb Central Library.

Several local experts will give insight into this growing issue, including Cobb Alcohol Taskforce coordinator Cathy Finck.

"The brain goes through dynamic change during adolescence, and alcohol can seriously damage long and short term brain growth processes," Finck said. "The research is compelling, but more parents need to know about it. We hope arming PTAs will help get the facts and useful tips to more parents for saving teen brains."

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Saturday events in Mableton

Submitted by Marc Richardson, Where U Live Producer

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, 9:30am

Storytelling Festival at the Mable House

The Storytelling Festival is a family-friendly event which takes place October 22 from 11am to 4pm on the historic Mable House property.

Activities revolve around the life of the Mable family during the early 1900's and include arts and crafts, hay rides, a petting zoo and storytellers. Food and old-fashioned treats may be purchased on the property. Admission to the festival is free. Click here for more information.

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Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, 5:40am

Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Fernbank BOO-seum Trick-or-Treat

Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Get ready to have a screaming (in delight) good time! For one day only, Fernbank Museum is becoming Fernbank BOO-seum. Little Beat Music, Inc. will provide family-friendly tunes and face painting will inspire those who didn’t quite finish their costumes. Plus, enjoy a frightening-ly fun Halloween party featuring games, crafts, hands-on activities and special treats for kids in costumes.* (*Treats available while supplies last.)

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ASO to honor Metro Atlanta music teachers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, October 21st, 2011, 1:43pm

ASO to honor Metro Atlanta music teachers

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will hold an appreciation ceremony for more than 180 Atlanta-area music teachers Friday evening.

The teachers will be recognized at 7 p.m. by ASO president Stanley Romanstein. Afterward, the instructors will attend the evening's concert featuring the music of Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninov and Mussorgsky.

ASO cellist Joel Dallow will also receive a special award from Romanstein for his arts education advocacy work throughout Georgia.

Both the 8 p.m. concert and the preceding reception will take place at the Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Midtown.

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Great FREE day out on your Birthday!

Submitted by Amanda Harmeyer

Friday, October 21st, 2011, 10:32am

You can get into the Georgia Aquarium free on your birthday. I did this earlier this month on my birthday. My daughter also got in free since she is under 3. With everyone watching every dollar they spend this is an awesome free be. The only requirement is you have to be a Georgia resident and present your ID at the ticket window.

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