Thursday, December 29, 2011
Looking for a way to get out and celebrate New Year's Eve? Here is a list of events going on in the Smyrna-Vinings area.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Have you made your New Year's Eve plans yet? If you're looking for something to do to get out of the house and celebrate in style, Patch is here with a list of Smyrna-Vinings events to help you choose what to do. Is there an event you know of that we missed? Tell us about it in the comments! We will add to this list as new events come to our attention. Have a great New Year's Eve, from all of your friends at Patch! On Saturday morning, Radio Disney, is ready to again make New Year’s a family affair with its annual family-friendly "Noon Year's Eve" event at the Smyrna Community Center. Radio Disney AM 590 invites kids and families to ring in the New Year on Dec. 31 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This festive celebration gives kids the …
In striving for better health, instead of one big resolution, try 10 little ones. You can implement them all at once or one per week for the first few months of the year.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
By Ian Lee, Health Castle We've all done it: made a big, fat New Year's resolution that we swore up and down we'd stick to. And we did stick to it—for about six weeks. So what's the secret to making resolutions you can actually stick to throughout the entire year? According to dietitian Gloria Tsang, author of the new book Go UnDiet: 50 Small Actions for Lasting Weight Loss and founder of nutrition network HealthCastle.com, the key is to skip the overambitious resolutions that often leave us miserable and frustrated and focus on small, achievable resolutions that add up to create dramatic, long-lasting results. "You can't feast your way through the holidays and then expect to give up all sugar on January 1," Tsang said in a press release…
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
If you celebrate Christmas, when is the best time to take down a tree? Take our poll and share your thoughts in our comments section.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
When is the right time to take down a Christmas tree? Or, is there a "right" time? Some believe take it down a few days after Christmas. Some believe it's bad luck to leave it up after New Year's Eve. Others count the 12 days of Christmas through Jan. 6, the Epiphany. What do you think and what do you do (the answers may be different!).Take our poll and share your thoughts in our comments section.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
What holiday flicks do you fancy good people of Smyrna-Vinings? Let us know!
No matter how many times we've seen them, those Christmas movies endlessly repeating around the holidays are a tradition for many. Patch has whittled down the stack of holiday favorites and listed our top five. But we want to know about your favorites, too. Tell us in the comments what we've missed, which films should not be on the list, and what you do or don't like about a variety of Christmas movies. Without further ado, our five holiday film picks are: 1. A Christmas Story (1983) “I want an official Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot, range model air rifle with a compass in the stock, and this thing which tells time.” Who doesn't love this quintessential Christmas movie? Set in the 1940's, it's about 9-year-old Ralphie and his attempts…
Friday, December 23, 2011
Here are 10 great Christmas favorite songs - what are your favorites?
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Before the Thanksgiving turkey carcass was on the curb for trash pick up, stores started piping in the Christmas music, usually making most long for the Muzak days when it was easier to tune the music out. Despite being bombarded at all places retail with Christmas music, holiday tunes are still the best. Here are 10 favorite songs of Smyrna-Vinings Patch in no particular order. What are your favorites? - Annie Archer Baby it’s Cold Outside--Margaret Whiting and Johnny Mercer version 2. Must be Santa--Brave Combo version 3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas--Judy Garland, accept no substitues except for Local H 4. Christmas Times A' Coming-- Bill Monroe 5. You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch--Thurl Ravenscroft version from the original …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Salvation Army bell-ringers and red kettles are a fixture outside Cumberland Mall and other metro Atlanta stores during the holidays.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
The Salvation Army says donations are down 34 percent this season. The organization has issued the following statement: The need has sharply increased with continued unemployment and underemployment. More people are turning to The Salvation Army for assistance with food, clothing, utilities and shelter. This shortfall in donations is critical for many in the Atlanta Community. Donations that are received during the holiday are not just for toys and Christmas cheer; they support the elderly, homeless and needy families with children in the 13 counties that The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta serves. “It will be very difficult to meet these needs if we don’t meet our goal, said Major Marshall Gesner, Metro Atlanta Area Commander, in the …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday night holiday happenings around Smyrna-Vinings.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The Choir of St. Benedict's with the Kazanetti Chamber Orchestra will present George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" tonight at St. Benedict's Episcopal Church located at 2160 Cooper Lake Road. The 7 p.m. performance will feature Areitha Lockhart, soprano; Mary Altman, alto; Rick Clements, tenor; and William Baker, bass. It will be free and open to the public but donations are graciously received. _______ Santa makes his final two stops by Aunt Fanny’s Cabin tonight and Thursday from 6 – 8 both evenings. Admission is free. Aunt Fanny’s Cabin is located on Atlanta Road across the street from the Market Village in downtown Smyrna. And by Twisted Taco’s facebook posting today – “HoHoHo! Guess who will be here from 4-6 pm?!’’ sounds like the jolly…
School is almost out and families are hitting the road or the skies for the holidays. Check out these tips to make the trip a little easier.
Cobb County schools will close Friday for the winter break. As you and your family prepare to travel over the holidays, check out the tips below and offer some of your own to make the trip a little smoother. Load up the iPod: Download your kids’ favorite songs and have a sing-a-long as you drive along the road. Plan to make stops: Before you hit the road, map it out and see what interesting sights are along the way. Why not stop and take a picture in front of the World’s Largest Ball of Twine? Or check out the great view of the mountains? This will break up the trip and let the kids have a chance to get up and run around for a little bit. Play some games: I-Spy is a road trip classic, but check out this website for other ideas like Car …
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The video roundup of the top local stories for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
For the stories included in today's PatchCast, click on the links below: Festival of Trees raises more than $20k for local charities - Smyrna-Vinings Patch Hero's Walk of Honor - Acworth Patch 'Coma' Remake Being Shot At Agnes Scott; Cast Includes Ambrose, Pasquale, Dreyfuss, Burstyn, Woods and Geena Davis - Decatur Patch Winter Break Starts Wednesday for Atlanta Public Schools - Cascade Patch
Monday, December 19, 2011
Community center and library closed for the final week of 2011 except for Radio Disney event on Dec. 31.
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Monday, December 19, 2011
From the City of Smyrna’s website: City of Smyrna administrative offices will be closed from Friday, December 23 at noon through Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. Public Safety remains operational. Sanitation/Recycling collection will observe the holiday schedule. The Community Center will be closed for the following additional dates: Tuesday, December 27 through January 1 (except for the Noon Year’s Eve with Radio Disney event on December 31). The Library will be closed from the afternoon of the 23rd through January 2nd. Sanitation/Recycling: Christmas - Observed Monday, Dec. 26
Claire Brimmer
2:59 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
Ray's on the River is the perfect spot for NYE! OPTION #1: Dining room 5 pm - 11 pm; Bar open until 1 am Reservations: 770.955.1187 OPTION #2: Ray's on the River New Year's Eve Gala 8 pm - 1 am; Dinner starts at 8:45 pm Dinner, dancing, live music and more! $95/person or $850/table (seats 10)* Reservations: 770.955.1187 *Credit card required for reservations. Tax and gratuity not included. http… more ›