🌱 Tree Decorating Contest + Thanksgiving Meals For Families In Need

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 81 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Can't wait to decorate for the holidays? The City of Johns Creek is hosting a tree decorating contest as part of the annual Holly Jolly Block Party on Saturday, Dec. 3. Individuals, organizations, businesses, and community groups are invited to light up City Hall by decorating an artificial Christmas tree to be enjoyed by all Block Party attendees. The event will also feature the lighting of the new City Christmas Tree, holiday vendors, live performances, food trucks, and more. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
2. The Johns Creek Police Department is partnering with Honey Baked Ham & the Masjid Jafar Al-Rahmah Community Center to provide Thanksgiving dinners to seven local families. Click here to submit a nomination for a family in need. Nominations must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 17 to be considered. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
3. The Marietta Kell Longhorns bested the Johns Creek Chattahoochee Cougars in Friday night’s football game. The Longhorns secured a strong 35-14 lead heading into the final quarter on their home field on Nov. 4. Neither squad scored in the game’s last quarter. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Johns Creek:

• City Council Work Session At City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater At Newtown Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Do you know what to do in the event of a kitchen fire? The Johns Creek Fire Department shared tips on how to handle different types of cooking fires. Click the link to brush up on your fire safety knowledge. (Johns Creek Fire Department via Facebook)
• Fulton County Animal Services is asking for immediate help from adoptive and foster families. Click here to view pets available for adoption and click here to sign up as a temporary foster home. (Fulton County Animal Services via Facebook)

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Events:

• Holiday Market | Shop, Sip & Stroll on The Green at Crabapple Market (November 11)
• King's Ridge Christian School Hosts Preview Week (November 11)
• Christmas Festival at Lanier Tech (November 12)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - A Veterans Day Salute! (November 12)
• Winston Churchill Society Annual Birthday Dinner and Lecture (November 13)
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Housing:

• Olde Town Grayson 55+ Community - Just Listed (Details)
• Searching For Senior Communities? Let us Help You! (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!