Spellbind at Live! at the Battery’s Wizards and Wands

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Conjure up some excitement for the spellbinding experience at Live! at the Battery’s Wizards and Wands on November 18! You and your date can dress up in your most magical garb representing your house or favorite character to enjoy an evening of flickering candles and mystical marvels. Details: 825 Battery Ave. SE., Ste. 600, liveatthebatteryatlanta.com/events

Have a Laugh with CenterStage North’s Christmas Play

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Bring a hilarious twist to date night with CenterStage North’s production of A Dickens’ Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts. Watch total mayhem ensue as The Styckes Upon Thump Repertory Company scrambles to keep their show of the Dickens classic going while everything goes humorously wrong! Details: 3330 Sandy Plains Rd., centerstagenorth.com

Gift Shop at Cherokee Heights Arts Festival

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Pick out a gift made with love at the Cherokee Heights Arts Festival on November 11. Celebrating their 15th year, this local-favorite festival welcomes around 40 vendors (original paintings, pottery, baked goods and more!) to peruse while enjoying live music and refreshments. Details: Etowah Drive NE., cherokeeheightsartsfestival.org

Hang Outside at Avenue East Cobb

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The beloved Avenue East Cobb has reimagined its public space, bringing a fresh experience to the community! This East Cobb hangout recently unveiled its new 8,000-square-foot, open air plaza including an elevated performance stage, dining deck and soft seating, surrounded by your favorite stores and eateries. Follow them on Instagram @avenueeastcobb to stay updated on […]

Raise Funds for this Local Library

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Help the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library raise funds to support its programs through the Friends of the Library’s in-house bookstore, which offers gently used books for all ages and interests. Donate your books to stock their shelves, or volunteer a shift at the store where you’ll help restock, sell books, interact with fellow readers and more. […]

Keep a Clean Earth with the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Heritage Center

Autrey Mill visitor center

Love playing in the dirt? How about doing either to make a difference in your local ecosystem? The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Heritage Center hosts opportunities for volunteer groups to help out at the center and Creek Crawls throughout the year to keep the grounds clean, clear and thriving as part of their effort to […]

Music Therapy with Alchemy Sky

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By partnering with local organizations, board-certified music therapists, and musicians, Alchemy Sky provides the healing power of music to in-need populations, like Johns Creek veterans. Can’t carry a tune? You can still help by setting up performance spaces, logging attendance, or assisting with online outreach. Details: alchemysky.org

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28

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One Johns Creek (OJC) works to address and prevent underage use of alcohol, nicotine, prescription drugs and marijuana. Help them create a culture of wellness at the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 or by supporting the High School Student Action Team, where interns connect with community leaders to raise awareness, […]

Attend The Big Show on Oct. 29

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Revved Up Kids is on a mission to protect children and teens from sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking. Help support their efforts by attending The Big Show on Oct. 29 at EOP Red Clay Music Foundry. Watch talented local performers compete in an “America’s Got Talent” style show in pursuit of the night’s top spot. […]