Newton Citizen

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Dec. 13

Book Sale

Friends of the Library book sale, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nancy Guinn Memorial Library, 1329 Portman Drive, Conyers.

Breakfast with Santa

Shiloh Methodist Church women's ministry hosting breakfast with Santa and secret Santa, pancake breakfast and photo with Santa, $5, 24 Almon Church Road, Covington. Info: 770-787-1087.

Santa Breakfast

Allen Memorial United Methodist Church hosting a Santa breakfast, crafts and music, 803 Whatcoat St., Oxford, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Info: 770-786-7414.

Christmas 4 Kids

Abiding Grace Lutheran Church, Christmas 4 Kids day, crafts, games, songs and more, 25 Lovers Lane Road, Covington, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 770-385-7691.

Breakfast with Santa

The Rockdale County Parks and Therapeutic Recreation Department hosting breakfast with Santa, Johnson Park, 1781 Ebenezer Road, Conyers, $7, 9 to 10: 30 a.m. Info: 770-918-6306.

Candy Cane Hunt

The Rockdale County Department of Parks and Recreation hosting a candy cane hunt, for kids ages 4 to 11 years old, Johnson Park Recreation Center, 1781 Ebenezer Road, free, 11 a.m. Info: 770-785-5922.

Rockdale Cares Christmas Party

Christmas party, food, dancing, fun and more, hosted by Rockdale Cares, Our Place, 875 Davis Drive, Conyers, 1 to 3 p.m. Info: 770-922-7272.

Christmas Gala

Old Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Christmas gala, "O Come Let Us Adore Him" banquet, formal and semi-formal attire, $25 for couples, $15 for children 5 years and up, 300 Honey Creek Road, Conyers, 7:30 p.m. Info: 770-483-8392.

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker performed by the Covington Regional Ballet and other special guests, Porter Hall, $22 for adults, $19 for senior citizens and $10 for students, 7 p.m. Info: 770-786-8188 or www.newtoncountyarts.org.

Breakfast with Santa

The Women's Service Association hosting breakfast and pictures with Santa, crafts and more, Senior Services building off of West Avenue, $10 for children, $7 for adults, proceeds benefit community service projects. Info: e-mail, katy@conyers-rockdale.com.

Dec. 14

Winter Wonderland

Prospect Church hosting Winter Wonderland, free cocoa, games, hayride and pictures with Santa, 6752 Ga. Highway 212, Covington, 6 p.m. Info: 770-786-6303.

Christmas Concert

The Ole County Church hosting special Christmas concert featuring The Diplomats, The Mark Trammell Trio, Les Beasley and Danny Jones, 2649 Ga. Highway 155, McDonough, 6 p.m. Info: 770-957-2818.

Christmas Cantata

Newton Baptist Church Christmas cantata, "Journey to the Manger," Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 7 p.m., 720 Jack Neely Road, Covington, nursery and deaf interpretation available. Info: 770-788-7868.

Candlelight Vigil

Memories of Joy and candlelight vigil, Church In The Now, Iris Drive, Conyers, bring a candle to light and a toy to be donated to the Angel Tree program, 6 p.m.

Dec. 15

Calls from Santa

Calls from Santa sponsored by Rockdale County Parks and Therapeutic Recreation, calls will be made on Dec. 15, Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 between 6 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 770-918-6306 or e-mail tom.mcpike@rockdalecounty.org.

Dec. 16

Wreath and Greenery Sale

Holiday wreath and greenery sale ends today, sale hosted by Rockdale Career Academy Agriculture Department, 1064 Culpepper Drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Info: www.rockdalecareeracademy.com/rca.

Toddler Story Time

Nancy Guinn Library's Reading program, Toddler Time, ages 18 months to 3 years old, 864 Green St., 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

Rockdale Retired Educators

Rockdale Retired Educators Association, special Christmas program, Always Banquet and Convention Center, Milstead Avenue, 11 a.m. Info: 770-760-8224.

Christmas Concert

The Rockdale Healthcare Center Hummingbird Choir Christmas Concert, 1510 Renaissance Drive, Conyers, 6 p.m. Info: 770-483-4480 or fjackson@rockdalehc.com.

Dec. 17

Daughters of the American Revolution

The Col. John McIntosh National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter meeting, presentation of DAR Good Citizens Awards and Dorothy H. Davis Scholarships presented, Epiphany Lutheran Church, off of Ga. Highway 20, Conyers, 3:30 p.m.

Preschool Story Time

Nancy Guinn Library's Reading program, Preschool Time, ages 3 to 5 years old, 864 Green St., 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

City Council

Conyers City Council, Council Chambers, 1194 Scott St., 7 p.m. Info: 770-483-4411.

Dec. 18

Board of Education

The Rockdale County Board of Education regular monthly meeting, Central Office Board Room, 954 N. Main St., Conyers, 7 p.m.

Rockdale Medical Center

Rockdale Medical Center and Rockdale Hospital Authority joint board meeting, 1412 Milstead Ave., East Tower, classroom No. 2, 5:30 p.m.

XYZ Organization

The XYZ Organization meeting, musical program presented by the Clegg Family, First Baptist Church of Conyers, 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-482-8700.

Holiday Party

Newton County Library, the Newborn Library branch, hosting a holiday party with pizza and a movie, 4224 Ga. Highway 142, Newborn, 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 770-787-1126.

Holiday Craft Night

The Nancy Guinn Library hosting Holiday Craft Night, 864 Green St., Conyers, 6 to 7 p.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

Baby Story Time

Nancy Guinn Memorial Library's Reading program, Baby Story Time, newborn to 18 months old, 864 Green St., 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

Dec. 19

Live Nativity

East Newton Baptist Church hosting a live Nativity, Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, 7 p.m. nightly, free, 11290 U.S. Highway 278, Covington. Info: 770-786-6627.

Rockdale Girls Softball

Deadline to register for the Rockdale Girls Softball Association 2009 spring season. Info: www.rockdalegirlssoftballassociation.org or mail in forms at RGSA, P.O. Box 80483, Conyers, GA 30013.

Ballroom Dance

Ballroom dance, Salsa - Part 1, Olivia Haydel Senior Center, 1240 Dogwood Drive, Conyers, Salsa - Part 2 to be held Jan. 30, $35 per couple. Info: 770-922-4633.

Board of Assessors

The Rockdale County Board of Assessors work session meeting has been canceled.

Fellowship Dinner

Annual Fellowship Dinner hosted by the Friendship Lodge No. 20 and Golden Link Chapter No. 204, semi-formal, Under The Stars Banquet Center, 672 Moore St., Oxford, $7 per person, begins at 7 p.m. Info: 404-358-3383.

Drive-in Movie

Early Hope Ministries hosting Night Out at the Drive-In, double feature, 6 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m., 1129 Rocky Plains Road, Covington, $20 per vehicle. Info: 770-786-8318.

Dec. 20

Newborn Opry Christmas

Newborn Opry Christmas show featuring guitarist Bob Saxon, Elvis and more than 20 different artists, Newborn School, Newborn, 5 p.m. Info: 404-815-9973.

Christmas Celebration

Macedonia Baptist Church celebrates "The Birth of A King," 1052 Barton St., Conyers, 6 p.m.

Dec. 23

Teen Debate Night

Teen Debate Night, hosted by The Good News Notebook, 11055-H, West Ave., Conyers, 6:30 p.m. Info: 678-596-7936. Connie Alsobrook.

Dec. 24

Candlelight Service

Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection Christmas Eve candlelight service, 3676 Ga. Highway 20, Conyers, 5:30 p.m. Info: 770-922-5553.

Candlelight Service

Epiphany Lutheran Church's Festive Service of Holy Communion and Candlelighting, 2375 Ga. Highway 20, Conyers, 11 p.m. Info: 770-483-6222.

Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve service, Luther Hay Presbyterian Church, Hayston Road (off Ga. Highway 213), 5 p.m. Info: 770-787-1814.

Christmas Eve Service

Community Bible Church Christmas Eve candlelight service, 2001 Jodeco Road, Stockbridge, 5 p.m. Info: 770-914-0808.

Jan. 8

Board of Assessors

Rockdale County Board of Assessors general meeting, 981 Milstead Ave., BOA Conference room, 10 a.m.

Jan. 12

Open House

The Montessori School of Covington open house, 4108 Summers St., Covington, 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 770-788-7779 or www.montessori-covington.org.

The Community Calendar is a forum for announcing meetings and events of nonprofit organizations of Rockdale and Newton counties. To submit information, call 770-483-7108, ext. 401, fax the information c/o Julie Anderson at 770-483-5797 or e-mail event information to julie.anderson@rockdalecitizen.com. Please include an event description, sponsoring organization, date, time, place, phone number and contact person. Announcements are printed as space is available in date order.