Monday, December 24, 2012
Was the coin left by a Secret Santa from Sandy Springs? It's estimated to be worth $1,700.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
From Martha S. Reich at The Salvation Army On Friday, at The Salvation Army something gold and shiny glimmered through crinkled dollar bills and silver coins, it was a rare Krugerrand coin. “I just can’t believe it,” says Major Todd Hawks, Area Commander for Metro Atlanta, “We have been praying for something special to happen this Christmas and it did!” The Krugerrand was discovered during the routine counting of the coins. It is believed to have been received in the Red Kettle that was located at the Nordstrom store at Perimeter Mall. “We estimate the coin to be worth approximately $1,700,” says Major Hawks. “Although the donor is unknown to us they are not to God. We are very grateful for the gift and wish Christmas Blessings to the …
ReadKiddoRead asked authors, athletes and celebrities to share their favorite books.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Courtesy of the ReadKiddoRead Foundation Are you giving books to your kids this Christmas? Which ones are you picking out for friends and family? ReadKiddoRead asked authors, athletes and celebrities to finish this sentence: The Best Gift I Ever Got Was a Book, and That Book Was _____. Here's what some of them said. Mark Teixeira The best gift I ever got was a book; it was The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris. The book is The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, given to me by my friend and high school principal, Barry Fitzpatrick. While I can't single out any book as my favorite, this book stands out because it sparked my interest in biographies and American history. I almost exclusively read nonfiction now, as I am educated with each …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The Sandy Springs school's annual holiday event has a surprisingly popular gift item.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
From Holy Spirit Prep For years, lower school students at Holy Sprit Prep have arrived home early in December with hand decorated shopping bags filled with wrapped gifts for parents, grandparents and siblings. They are usually some of the first presents to be placed under the family tree. Students anticipate the moment when Mom, Dad, brother, sister, grandma or grandpa, unwraps their personally selected gift from the school's Secret Santa store. But where in the world do all these gifts come from? Usually, in early July, HSP’s favorite elf, Stephanie McCarty, scurries up and down the massive hallways of the Gift Mart selecting the inventory of over 3,000 items for the Secret Santa shop. Six years ago, when her son, Ben, was in first …
Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.
One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. And what’s better than to top off a tray of cookies than a glass of homemade eggnog? You can also check out myrecipes.com to learn how to host a successful cookie swap and view more holiday cookie recipes. Eggnog In a saucepan over low heat combine milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cinnamon stick and clove. Bring to a slow boil (this will take between 5-7 mins). Once the milk mixture starts to boil remove from heat and leave cinnamon stick in for a couple of minutes, then remove. Put egg yolks and sugar into a bowl. Using a hand held …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Express Mail can be mailed as late as Christmas Eve at most Post Offices for guaranteed delivery on Christmas Day.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
It’s beginning to look like Christmas at the Post Office. And it will really look like Christmas on Monday, Dec. 17, as the U.S. Postal Service anticipates what should be the busiest mailing day of the year. Postal Service officials predict more than 658 million cards, letters and packages will be mailed on that day, compared to 528 million pieces on an average day. The Postal Service expects to deliver 17.9 billion cards, letters and packages during the holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. The Postal Service also reminds customers that Dec. 20is the last recommended day to send First-Class Mail, in order to have it reach its destination by Christmas Eve. After Dec. 20, the Postal Service recommends using Priority Mail, a 2-…
Friday, December 14, 2012
The boot camp event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday, at Concourse Athletic Club in Sandy Springs.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The MJCCA is coordinating several Chanukah programs nearby Sandy Springs and across Atlanta in December.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
A Menorah lighting and Chanukah songs will be performed at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. The MJCCA is holding programs across the Atlanta community December. There’s a Chanukah Pajama Party at Barnes and Noble in Buckhead, a holiday party with the Blonder Family Department for Disabilities, “Chanukah the Basics” is being held in East Cobb, “Mamakkah” at Zaban Park in Dunwoody, Menorah Madness at the MJCCA. “Latke Luau” singles event at the MJCCA, “Vodka and Latkes” for young adults older than 21 in midtown, and more. Visit the center’s website for a complete schedule of activities.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Thanks to a very special U.S. Postal Service program, "Santa" will reply to children who mail him their Christmas wish lists this holiday season.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Sandy Springs children are making a wish list for Santa, hoping he will make all of their Christmas dreams come true. But what if Santa actually wrote back? The United States Postal Service is now accepting "Letters From Santa," a program that allows any person to play Santa by sending a letter signed by Saint Nick to any child. According to a postal service news release, "The 'Letters From Santa' program helps parents fulfill the dreams of their own children." Instructions to send a letter from Santa:
Sunday, December 9, 2012
The boot camp event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday, at Concourse Athletic Club in Sandy Springs.
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
For years, Concourse Athletic Club has partnered with Toys for Tots and its efforts across Atlanta. On Saturday, the club hosts its fifth annual Toys for Tots Boot Camp and Toy Drive with the U.S. Marine Corps.Rough-and-tough Marines lead the event and whip guests into shape just in time for the hustle and bustle of the season. The boot camp is open to members, guests and nonmembers; admission is a new, unwrapped toy. Concourse Athletic Club hopes to collect over 1,000 gifts for Toys for Tots throughout the holidays. What: Guests can enjoy a rigorous workout with bona fide U.S. Marines and give back to their community. The event is free and open to the public; admission is one new, unwrapped tow for donation to Toys for Tots. When: …
Stop by the center from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16.
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
It’s time to gather your family together for a new holiday tradition to get in the spirit and experience the magic of the season. Live reindeer will be making a special holiday appearance at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. “Can you say Caribou? I say ‘to-may-to’, you say ‘to-mah-to’. I say ‘reindeer’, you say ‘caribou.’ Whichever name you use, Rangifer tarandus is an amazing animal of the Arctic! From their massive antlers to their migratory habits, these creatures are found in wintry scenes almost everywhere you look during the holiday season. If you visit parts of Canada or Alaska, you may get a glimpse of a live reindeer, but you won’t ever get to see a reindeer here in Georgia - unless of course you join us here at CNC on Reindeer…
