Things To Do This Week – November 7-13
From Staff Reports
Another busy week in-and-around Coweta County with headlining events such as the Annual T-Shirts for Turkeys Food Drive and Fundraiser, Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Movie Night “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with the Newnan Police Department, Bark in the Park and the performance of Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer Jr. at Wadsworth Auditorium.
Below is the calendar for November 7-13. If you have an event to submit for a future Weekend Guide, email [email protected].
EVENTS FROM NOVEMBER 7-13
November 7-10, MONDAY – THURSDAY
Annual T-Shirts for Turkeys
The Joy FM and 1st Franklin Financial need the public’s help in stocking the freezers of the many area food banks and ministries who feed the local, hurting families. People are asked to donate frozen turkeys at designated Chick-fil-A drop-off points. When folks donate a turkey, they will receive a newly designed Joy FM T-shirt. $10 gift cards from any local grocery store and cash are also accepted.
• Mon., Nov. 7 – Chick-fil-A, 5 Glenda Trace, Newnan (7:30-10 a.m.)
• Tues., Nov. 8 – Chick-fil-A, 2090 Newnan Crossing Boulevard East, Newnan (7:30-10 a.m.)
• Wed., Nov. 9 – Chick-fil-A, 7996 Wells Street, Senoia (7:30-10 a.m.)
• Thurs., Nov. 10 – Truett’s Chick-fil-A, 505 Highway 34 East, Newnan (4-7 p.m.)
November 8, TUESDAY
Election Day • November 8
Coweta Association of Retired Educators Next Meeting
11:30 a.m. … at Royal Baptist Church, 70 Mayo Royal Industrial Drive, Newnan 30263.
Backyard Association Morning Glory Edition
10 a.m. … Jason Powell – author of Petals from the Past – is the guest speaker. His subject will be “Tough Plants for Southern Gardens.” The book will be available for purchase. Registration is not required, but those who call in advance and register will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. UGA Extension – Coweta County, 255 Pine Road, Newnan. 770-254-2620 / [email protected]
November 10, THURSDAY
Better Men: Coweta County, Georgia and the Vietnam War
5 to 7 p.m. … Book Release Event at The Nixon Centre with author Steve Quesinberry. 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan.
An Evening with Local Authors with Senoia Area Historical Society
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) … Join members and docents Scott Ludwig and Lynn Horton as they discuss their adventures in self-publishing (Lynn’s first, Scott’s 23rd) and local Senoia stories. Refreshments available, all are welcome! 6 Couch St., Senoia.
November 11, FRIDAY
Veterans Day Ceremony
11 a.m. … Veterans Park, Corner of Temple Ave. and Jackson St., downtown Newnan. All are welcome to attend but bring your own lawn chairs. A public fellowship luncheon will be held at the Coweta Veterans Club after the ceremony.
Contact American Legion Commander Veda Brooks for more information, 678-675-8484 or [email protected].
Senoia Holiday Boutique Crawl
5 to 8 p.m. … The merchants of Senoia are offering an opportunity to shop early for the holidays. Twelve (12) participating stores will offer a stamp card which will enable you to enter a drawing in one of those stores. Make your first purchase and ask for a card. enjoysenoia.com
Jennifer Coburn: Book Talk and Signing at PTC Library
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. … Based on true events, Jennifer Coburn‘s Cradles of the Reich was inspired by the largely untold stories of the Lebensborn program, Himmler’s state supported housing for young women whose sole purpose was to give birth to pure blooded Aryan children to be raised by SS families as future leaders of the new Nazi Germany. On site book sales provided by Book Miser. This is a free, drop-in event. The event will be held in the lower level of the library in the Floy Farr Room. 201 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Movie Night with the Police Department
Join the Newnan Police Department for an exciting movie night sponsored by Texas Roadhouse. At 4 p.m., meet and take pictures with both Santa Claus and the Grinch before 6:30 p.m. when they start screening the 2000 Christmas classic movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Hot chocolate will be provided. Bringing your own lawn chairs and blankets is recommended. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is rated PG for language and rude humor. Movie will be shown next to the City of Newnan Police Department, 1 Joseph Hannah Blvd., Newnan, GA 30263.
High School Football – State Playoffs
Trinity Christian at Wayne County, 7:30 p.m. – GHSA 4A State Playoffs 1st Round
Lakeview Academy at Heritage School, 7:30 p.m. – GIAA 3A State Playoffs 1st Round
November 11 & 12, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer JR.
7:30 p.m. Friday; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday … presented by Newnan Academy of Theatre Arts at Wadsworth Auditorium in downtown Newnan. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas! newnantheatre.org
November 11, 12 & 13, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Southern Hands Artists Studio Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. … Visit: www.shastour.com
. 1117 Montclair Drive, Peachtree City 30269. Call 678-641-1247 for more info.
November 12, SATURDAY
Bark in the Park
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Come support Newnan-Coweta Humane Society and Coweta County Animal Services for our Bark in the Park event at 91 Selt Road, Newnan! There will be food, vendors, a silent auction, and family/pet friendly entertainment! Also, CCAS will be providing $25 cat and dog adoptions!! Note that all adoptions include vetting and a microchip!
ADK Christmas at the Fairgrounds
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. … Alpha Delta Kappa Christmas, at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan 30263.
Senoia Veterans’ Memorial Cornhole Tournament & Tailgate Party
Registration and check-in start at 10 a.m., tournament play begins at 11 a.m. Visit www.senoiacornhole.com for information regarding tournament fees and prizes and to register. There will be big screen TVs for football games, kids and adult games, kids’ activities, food trucks, beverage stations and libations, and so much more! We have three cornhole tournament brackets: Professional, Social, and Kids. enjoysenoia.com
Beer Tasting at Senoia’s The Classic Market Beer
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. … with The Georgia Beer Company.15 Main St., Suite 1B. 770-727-9140 theclassicmarketsenoia.com
High School Football – State Playoffs
East Coweta at Camden County, 6:30 p.m. – GHSA 7A State Playoffs 1st Round
Arabia Mountain at Northgate, 7:30 p.m. – GHSA 5A State Playoffs 1st Round
November 13, SUNDAY
Edgar B. Hollis Distinguished Author Talk Series: John Pruitt
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. … at Newnan Carnegie Library. 1 LaGrange St., 770-683-1347, newnancarnegie.com
LOCAL & LIVE MUSIC
THE ALAMO
19 W. Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-2526
Call ahead to check on Live music dates. Open Mic Night every Sunday, 6-9 p.m.
BIG SHOTS KITCHEN & BAR
102 B Guthrie Way, Peachtree City • 770-629-5591
Every Sunday … Jeanine Duke, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
BRICKHOUSE LAGRANGE
141 Main Street, LaGrange • 706-298-5485
Live music every Friday and Saturday nights. Food and drink specials all week.Thursday is Karaoke Night.
THE CELLAR / THE BAYS
20 Jefferson Street, Newnan • 770-683-6328
Live Jazz on Wednesdays, Acoustic on Thursdays in The Bays
Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights
11/9 … Jackie Green
11/10 … Jeanine Duke – acoustic covers, always a favorite
11/11 … Kayte Burgess & Friends – rock, funk, soul, R&B
11/12 … Sawdust – honky tonk country
GRAZING HERE
2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City • 770-486-2696
All Shows begin at 8 p.m.
11/11 … Eley Road
11/12 … FUZE
HALF SHELL OYSTER BAR & HOTDOG SHOP
1690 Highway 34 East, Newnan • 770-502-9911
Specials on appetizers and beer on Thursdays along with great music!
11/10 … Wyatt Acoustic Group
LINE CREEK BREWING COMPANY
150 Huddleston Road, Peachtree City • 678-545-6024
Shows start at 6 p.m.
11/11 … Dixon – a country tribute band playing outlaw and red dirt country
11/12 … Pete Fodero
LINE CREEK BUS BARN
300 City Center Parkway, Fayetteville • 770-731-1641
Most shows are 6-9 p.m. except on Market Day
11/11 … Mary Martin – soulful voice, full sound and plays both originals and covers
11/12 … Southside Band, 3 p.m.
11/12 … Will Turpin, 7 p.m. – bassist for Collective Soul, multi-platinum artist and songwriter
THE MAD MEXICAN
2 East Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-9545
Come for great food and live local music.
11/9 … Joey Troup
11/11 … Ricky Lee
11/12 … Larry Mills
NUTWOOD WINERY
1339 Upper Big Springs Road, LaGrange GA • 706-881-7401
Family owned winery & cafe … beautiful winery with tasting room and vineyard.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday … live local performers in the Tasting Room starting around 6 pm on Thursday, Friday and 2 pm on Saturday until closing at 10 pm. Call to get up-do-date lineup for music.
11/11 … Daniel Toole
OLD COURTHOUSE TAVERN
105 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville GA 30214 • 678-489-3888
Marvelous Marvin presents Saturday Night Blues on the Southside, 8:30 pm – the best local and regional blues!
PURGE NATION
719 3rd Avenue, West Point GA • 706-501-1253
11/10 … Twice Shy, 6 p.m.
RPM FULL SERVICE
15 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770-683-1414
Every Sunday music on the pet-friendly patio, Karaoke every weekend, Open Mic Wednesdays at 8:30 pm.
Call ahead for music lineup.
SENOIA BEER COMPANY
1 Main Street, Senoia GA
11/12 … Daniel Toole, 5 p.m. – songwriter with heartfelt lyrics and sound
SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB
335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan • 770-251-1800
Friday Night Dinner & Music
11/11 … Off Ramp
