Mark Your Calendar For These Holiday Events In Gwinnett County

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — From a free class on how to make health dishes for the holidays to a swim with Santa, really? Yes, here are some great ideas for holiday fun in Gwinnett County this holiday season.

Healthy Holiday Eating | FREE!
December 19 from 10:00am to 11:00am. UGA Extension Gwinnett and the Buford Senior Center are offering a class for seniors about how to prepare healthy dishes for the holidays. For more information, contact Natalie Robles at 678.377.4034 or Mark Romeo at 678.225.5369. Buford Senior Center, 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Buford.

Holiday Cookie Decorating
December 21 from 9:00am to 11:00am. Decorate Christmas-themed cookies, have fun, and share what you make with everyone! Parent/guardian participation is required. Materials are included. Cost: $5 per person. Register online with code OSB41002 by December 14. OneStop Buford, 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Buford.

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Swim with Santa
December 22 from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Join Santa for a fun holiday swim, write a wish list, and have your picture taken with the jolly old elf in the pool. Register online with code BE41102 before December 18. Cost: $12 per child (includes a free adult). All pool rules apply. Bethesda Park Aquatic Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville.

Future Events
Dino Treks | FREE!
December 29 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Do you dig dinosaurs? Join us as we explore what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur. McDaniel Farm Park, 3251 McDaniel Road or 3020 McDaniel Road, Duluth.

First Foot Walk | FREE!
McDaniel Farm Park, 3251 McDaniel Road or 3020 McDaniel Road, Duluth.January 8 from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Celebrate Elvis's birthday Viva Las Vegas style! Enjoy lunch, birthday cake, and live entertainment with Elvis impersonator Mark Pitt while playing a few rounds of bingo. Cost: $12 per person. Preregister online with code LAB11603 or by calling 678.277.0875 by January 6. Lilburn Activity Building, 788 Hillcrest Road, Lilburn.

Septic Tank Maintenance | FREE!
January 10 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. The Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources will teach attendees how their septic system functions, how to prevent problems, and how to determine if a repair is needed. Attendees may also qualify for a 5 percent credit on their stormwater utility fee. Please preregister online. OneStop Norcross, 5030 Georgia Belle Court, Norcross.

Pickleball New Player Orientation
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis with two to four players hitting a Wiffle ball over a net. In this class, attendees will learn how to play this growing sport. Cost: $21 per player. Please preregister online with code RJP16401 by January 9. Rhodes Jordan Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.

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