East Cobb Weekend Events: Empty Bowl Brunch; Christmas concerts; more

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Sweets With Santa
Enjoy Sweets with Santa on Saturday at Janice Overbeck Real Estate team.

Another action-packed holiday weekend continues the festive season in East Cobb, with all kinds of tasty treats, holiday music and cheer and opportunities to help others on tap.

It’s going to be a wet, soggy weekend as well, and most of these events are indoors. Bring an umbrella wherever you go.

The Avenue East Cobb (4475 Roswell Road) has a back-to-back musical treat on Friday, with caroling led by Dickerson Middle School choruses from 6-7. The public is invited to invited to don festive holiday gear and join in the sing-along, featuring Christmas, Hannukah and other holiday songs.

That’s a warm-up to the Sounds of the Season Concert from 7-9, featuring live music from local artists. The event that’s done in conjunction with East Cobb Church includes photo opp with Santa, festive cocktails and roaming entertainment.

Both events are free. Because of construction work, however, parking is limited and carpooling is recommended.

Get your Sweet Tooth on Saturday at Sweets With Santa, taking place from 11-5 at Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team (2249 Roswell Road).

This is also a free event, including trackless train rides, balloon art, treats, photos with Santa, and a pet adoption.

A full day of holiday fun is in store Saturday at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road), including Cocoa and Concert from 11-1. You can shop at the holiday market from 10-6, and from 2-4 there will be a screening of “Home Alone” in the Black Box Theater.

We’re told that Santa Claus will be making an appearance between 10-12 at the Sewell Mill Library,

The 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Markets at the Sewell Mill Library and The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road) conclude on Sunday.

Several churches will be having Christmas concerts this weekend, including Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (955 Johnson Ferry Road). Concert times are at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and a second Sunday performance at 7 p.m., all featuring the church’s choir and orchestra ensembles.

Mt. Bethel Church (4385 Lower Roswell Road) is holding its Carols for Christmas Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, followed by cookies, cocoa and Christmas cheer in the Fellowship Hall. You’re asked to register in advance.

Former Mt. Bethel members recently formed their own church, Grace Resurrection Methodist (1200 Indian Hills Parkway), and it’s having a Christmas Concert and Carols Sing-Along Sunday starting at 5:30 p.m.

Another community musical celebration takes place on Sunday, as the Cobb Wind Symphony Holiday Concert starts at 3 p.m. at the Lassiter Concert Hall (2601 Shallowford Road). Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

Also on Sunday, the Empty Bowl Brunch returns to The Art Place, benefitting MUST Ministries. Pick out soup bowls made by The Art Place students, enjoy tasty homemade soup and help one of Cobb’s leading charities assist those in need. Cost is $25 per person, hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ongoing through the holidays is the Fox Family Christmas Lights Display, each evening rom 6-11 p.m. at 2994 Clary Hill Court. One of East Cobb’s biggest light shows is back to dazzle. you once again, as you drive by and listen on radio to a selected playlist and take in many interactive features.

Santa’s an occasional guest, and you can track his whereabouts and get other updates on the show at its Facebook page.

If you’re looking for some ideas for high-quality family time during the holidays, our contributor Tamar Levy has some suggestions for Christmas and Hanukkah.

You can find all of our calendar listings in one handy place on our site. If you have events to share with the public, please e-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com and we will post them here.

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