Schedule for Snellville Tree Lighting event

Here is the schedule for the Snellville Christmas Tree Lighting event and arrival of Santa Claus! All the fun takes place on the green space adjacent to Snellville City Hall (US-78/Main Street and Oak Road) on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Children's Crafts: 2-4 p.m.
Santa Train Ride: 2-6 p.m.
Food Vendors: 2-8 p.m.
Photos with Santa: 2-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.
Carriage Rides 4-6 p.m.
Music: 4-7 p.m.

Santa's big arrival with fanfare (he'll be escorted by local school marching bands) will be at 7 p.m. Santa will assist Snellville Mayor, Jerry Oberholtzer, in the lighting of the grand tree.

Please bring canned food for donation to our local food bank, the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry.

Holiday light and music display at Gwinnett Fairgrounds

You may have seen the article in the Gwinnett Daily Post recently about the LED Christmas light show going on at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.

Check out this video to get an idea of what to expect. You tune in with your radio and then drive into the attraction and enjoy.



Where is the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds?
The Gwinnett County Fairgrounds is located in Lawrenceville at 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville Ga 30045. From Snellville, take Scenic Highway (also known as GA-124) toward Lawrenceville. Turn right on Sugarloaf Parkway, and the fairgrounds will be on your left.

How much does it cost to see  the light show?
The light show is $25 for passenger cars. The cost is higher for limos and multi-person vehicles.

What are the hours?
The light show will run through January 2, 2011 and is open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For more information about the Shadrack light show, visit: www.shadrack.com/christmas

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Free Santa Photos and Carriage Rides

Thursdays, December 2nd - 23rd
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The Avenue Webb Gin, 1350 Scenic Highway, Snellville, GA 30078

Enjoy complimentary horse drawn carriage rides and photos with Santa.  Santa Photos will take place at the trellis next to Jos. A. Bank.

UPDATE: A helpful reader has shared with me that The Avenue distributes the photos of the children with Santa via the shopping center's Facebook page. You can use your own camera to take pictures if you do not want your child's photo shared online.

Carriage rides will take place in front of Learning Express Toys. In the case of inclement weather Santa photos will take place inside the Barnes & Noble bookstore.

Thanksgiving lunch at the Snellville Senior Center

The Snellville Senior Center will have a Thanksgiving Luncheon on Friday, November 19, at noon. Catered by the Master’s Table, the menu will include ham, turkey, green beans, cream potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, dressing and gravy, fresh fruit salad and chocolate delight for dessert. Wonderful entertainment to usher in the season is included. The cost is $7 per person and you can sign up and pay at the Senior Center.

Thanksgiving holiday Snellville closures

The Recycling Center and all City offices (with the exception of emergency services) will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Public Works Office will also be closed on Wednesday, November 24, and the Recycling Center will be closed on Saturday, November 27.

Snellville Tree Lighting Event Dec 4

Snellville, Ga - Building on the success of the Snellville Farmer’s Market and Snellville Fall Festival, the Snellville Tourism and Trade Association (STAT) has announced plans for the 29th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Snellville City Hall.

When: Saturday, December 4th from 2 p.m.-7 p.m.

Santa will be set up in his “headquarters” on the Snellville City Hall Green where there will also be a Santa Train Ride for the kids and a beautiful horse and carriage ride for mom and dad. [Romance points...lol]

Mr. Claus

Pictures with Santa
Photos with Santa will take place between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. with Snellville's own photographer, Andrew Watson.

Christmas Open House at Family Tree Garden Center

Family Tree Garden Center invites you to a Christmas Open House

When:  Friday, November 19, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Brookwood Arts and Crafts Festival

20th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Brookwood High School, Snellville Ga

Saturday, November 13, 2010
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Click here for vendor application form. Today, November 10, 2010 is the deadline for vendor applications

Snellville Farmers' Market wraps up successful first season

Snellville Farmers' Market last day is tomorrow

Snellville Farmers' Market - Saturday, October 30th is the last day for the farmers' market this year. The Snellville Farmers' Market takes place on Saturday mornings from May through October, from 8 a.m. to noon on the green space adjacent to Snellville City Hall. Free parking at Snellville City Hall, located on Oak Road.

Things to do Halloween weekend

THIS BLOG POST IS FROM 2010

For Halloween 2011 information from our Facebook fans, click here.

Family Fall Festival - "Trunk or Treat" event (trick or treating without the tricks) Sunday, October 31st. Snellville First Baptist Church. [details]

Community Flea Market - The South Gwinnett High School Beta Club will host their 1st annual Community Flea Market on Saturday, October 30, 2010. [details]

Trunk or Treat event - St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 30th in the Lower Parking Lot. St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church, 3200 Brooks Drive, Snellville 30078. 

Snellville Farmers' Market - Saturday, October 30th is the last day for the farmers' market this year. [details]

Enjoy Free Kids Meals - this weekend from Chili's and IHOP [details and printable coupons]

It's Spooky To Be Hungry - Saturday, October 30th, A one-day food drive to benefit the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. Cannon United Methodist Church. [details]

New London Theatre presents The Last 5 Years opened October 22nd and continues through
November 7.  Visit NewLondonTheatre.org for details.

Wild West Festival, October 30th - 11 a.m - 4 p.m., The Avenue Webb Gin. (Scenic Hwy, Snellville) Enjoy complimentary Wild West themed activities at the Wild West Fall Festival at The Avenue Webb Gin sponsored by University of Phoenix. Family fun includes pony rides, face painting, arts and crafts, marshmallow roasting, panning for gems, balloon art, a radio remote with B98.5 and much more. Outside DSW.

Pug Fest 2010 - Saturday, October 30th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual fundraiser benefits Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children age 12 and under. For more information on PugFest 2010, call 770-963-6522 or visit www.RescuePug.com.

Lawrenceville Fall Festival - Saturday, October 30th, from  10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse in downtown  Lawrenceville Ga. There will be fun activities for the kids, food, music,  performances and vendor booths. For more information, visit www.LawrencevilleFallFestival.com

Pumpkin Festival - each weekend in October at Stone Mountain Park. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Admission included if you get the Adventure Park Pass for $27 (Adults, plus tax); $21 for children ages 3-11 (plus tax). $10 parking permit for Stone Mountain Park also needed. For more info, call 770-498-5690 or Stone Mountain Park's website.

Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Concert - "Halloween Spooktacular" - Sunday, October 31st, 3:30 p.m. - Performing Arts Center at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth GA 30097.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.newschoolofmusic.com/ticketsGYS.htm 

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One Day Food Drive October 30th

It’s Spooky to Be Hungry – a one-day food drive for SE Gwinnett Co-Op – a grocery bag size donation is asked from families. Donations accepted at Cannon Church on Saturday, October 30th.

Cannon United Methodist Church
2424 Webb Gin House Rd, Snellville Ga. 30078
Church Office Phone: 770-972-5463 

Cannon Church to have Coat and Blanket Drive for Needy

The Missions Team of Cannon United Methodist Church in Snellville will be having their Annual One Day Coat and Blanket Drive on Sunday, November 7.

Please donate your new or used coats and blankets to those in need. The church will distribute all donations to the Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op. Place your donations in the containers located at lower level entrances of Cannon United Methodist Church.

Kids Costume Contest

There will be a Kids Costume Contest at the Snellville Fall Festival on October 23rd - ages 0-12 yrs. The kids get Goodie Bags :)

Also having a Scarecrow Contest. The Scarecrow Contest will have CASH Prizes:

• 1st Place $100.00

• 2nd Place $50.00 

• 3rd Place $25.00

For the forms you will need to enter, visit the Snellville Tourism and Trade Association's website, www.snellvillepride.com

Snellville "Snail" Christmas Ornament Sale at Farmers' Market

Two officers and Mayor Oberholtzer prepare to load the Snellville Christmas Ornaments bearing Snaily's likeness onto armored vehicle.

The ornament would be sold at 10 am. This is the line at 9:21 am. The line started forming at 9 am.

PS That's my daughter's ear on the left. I can always count on one of my kids to walk into a shot. :) She has a pretty ear, and I was too lazy to crop the photo.

'So You Think You Can Dance' coming to Gwinnett

'So You Think You Can Dance' coming to Gwinnett Sept. 27, no go from Elton ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
The annual “So You Think You Can Dance” victory tour hits Gwinnett Arena in Duluth Sept. 27. Tickets go on sale Friday at Ticketmaster. ...

Snail Ornament will be sold Saturday

This snail ornament made national and international news

The now-internationally known Snellville Christmas Ornament (that's right, the one with the Snail on it, how'dya guess?) will arrive at the Snellville Farmers' Market via armored vehicle from a secret location.

Snellville has issued an annual Christmas ornament for decades. This years' ornament has a snail on it. Not just any snail, but a snail decked out festively in a Santa hat and scarf thrown jauntily about his wee neck. The snail is set against an elegant background of snowflakes.

The ornament is being considered a memorial to the armored slug called Snelly by some. I dubbed him Snaily. Now that he's arriving by armored vehicle, maybe he should be renamed Sir Snaily. I hope he won't be getting uppity after all this attention. 

The Farmers' Market starts at 8 am on Saturday, July 31st. Snaily the memorial ornament will arrive at 10 am. The Farmers' Market will be held until noon.

The ornaments were donated by the City of Snellville to Snellville Tourism and Trade Association (S.T.A.T.), and the proceeds from the sales of the ornaments will fund the Christmas Tree lighting event in December.

So, if you've been wanting to get your hands on the 2010 Snellville Christmas Ornament, be sure to be there early. This is one time that a snail is expected to move fast.

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Georgia will NOT have a tax holiday in 2010

Georgia will not have a Sales Tax Holiday in 2010.  In previous years, we had some days in which you could shop for back to school clothes, computers, etc without a Georgia Sales Tax. Shoppers won't have that break this year.

Although three Bills were brought forward  (HB 951, 952, and 953), none were passed during legislative sessions. So we will not have a Tax-free weekend.

The Sales Tax holiday for school supplies, energy efficient, and water efficient products has been suspended for 2010.

Here are the cold, hard facts in black and white from the Georgia Department of Revenue. (PDF)

Snellville councilman thanks citizens for being involved

I would like to thank everyone who took the time out of their lives to come and vote at City Hall yesterday.

Regardless of which way you voted, you took part in the decision and did not remain silent. That is what this country is all about and that is what I and many others fought for, your ability to voice your opinion without retribution.

It now falls on us as your elected officials to use this decision wisely and to fulfill our commitment to improve our City. We didn't wait for this decision to start making positive changes in Snellville, that started last November; this does however give us the ability to compete with the surrounding areas to make Snellville, once again, the jewel of Southeast Gwinnett.

~Tom Witts

Screen on the Green begins June 26

Starting Saturday, June 26 | 6 PM

Screen on the Green launches this weekend with Alvin & The Chipmunks 2.

Free children's activities, including a bounce house, balloon art, The Little Gym Activity Zone and face painting, plus arts and crafts provided by Learning Express Toys, will start at 6 PM every other Saturday through August 21. Movies begin at sundown. Enjoy popcorn, prizes and goodies from Avenue retailers and restaurants, plus special meal deals available at the event from HoneyBaked Ham and Doc Green’s. Additional meal deals are available at Barnes & Noble Cafe, Chili's, Cold Stone Creamery, Red Robin and WineStyles. Click here for meal deal details.

The complete line up of family entertainment includes:

• June 26: Alvin & The Chipmunks 2
• July 10: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
• July 24: The Tooth Fairy
• August 7: Ice Age 3
• August 21: Planet 51

Restrictions: No high-back chairs (higher than 24 inches), glass, alcohol, pets, grills or coolers of any kind, please.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled and an email update will be sent by 3 PM on the day of the event, as well as posted on www.shoptheavenue.com and www.facebook.com/shoptheavenue.

Westminster Presbyterian Church offers Vacation Bible School

"VBS this year at Westminster is going to be amazing. Kids will learn that their small acts can be used by God to do wonderful things. Anyone can be a hero if you are willing to be used by God in any situation, no matter how big or small; with God's power you can be a hero right where you are - you can make a difference!"

Starts: Monday, July 12, 2010 at 9:30am
Ends: Friday, July 16, 2010 at 12:30pm

Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church
2208 Main Street East
Snellville, GA 30078
Phone: (770) 979-9676 to REGISTER or get more information.
www.wpcsnellville.org - Church's website