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November 17, 2011
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It's hard to believe that it's been almost 5 years since the City of Johns Creek was established, but December 1, 2011, will be our 5th anniversary of incorporation.
We can pat ourselves on the back, because we've accomplished quite a few milestonesin this short time.
To celebrate, we're continuing our traditional annual Founders Day Week, and we invite all of you to join us for these fun activities on this special anniversary.
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Founders Day Week Schedule of Events
— All events are free. —
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City Hall Tree Lighting
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Monday, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m.
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Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road
Lighting of Christmas tree and dreidel with traditional holiday music by local elementary school choruses.
"Toys for Tots" early drop-off also available at the Tree Lighting.
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Cards for Our Military
Personnel
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Monday, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. &
daily 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400
Campaign to write personal greetings to our military on cards designed by 5th graders, beginning at the tree lighting ceremony and continuing in the 4th floor lobby through Dec. 14.
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Kids' Holiday Craft Workshop
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Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2:30-5 p.m.
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Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700
Sponsored by the Johns Creek Arts Center. Youngsters can make their own holiday decorations; supplies provided by the City.
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Holiday Book Readings
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Wednesday, Nov. 30; times vary
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Mayor Bodker, Council Members, Police and Fire Chiefs read holiday stories to students at the nine Fulton County elementary schools in Johns Creek.
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"Toys for Tots"
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Thursday, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Suite 400
"Bring the joy of Christmas to America's needy children." To participate, simply bring a new, unwrapped toy and put it in the toy box in the 4th floor lobby. Continues through Dec. 14.
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"Holiday Workshop"
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Friday, Dec. 2, 6-8:30 p.m.
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Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway
The hospital, City Hall's next-door neighbor, holds a holiday festival on their campus Friday night before the parade. Enjoy music from school choruses, crafts, Johns Creek Fire Department ribs/Brunswick stew dinner plates on sale (to benefit Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation), and a visit with Santa. Also see their holiday light show along Hospital Parkway!
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5th Annual Founders Day Parade
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Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.
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State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge Road & West Morton Road
Karyn Greer, Emmy Award-winning anchor of 11Alive news and Johns Creek resident, returns as Emcee of the 5th Annual Founders Day Parade, with marching bands, floats and Santa.
Special entries this year include: "Homer the Brave" (Braves' team mascot), the hospitality "Tomahawk Team," Braves' "Heavy Hitters" electrifying drumline, World Financial Group's NASCAR race car, the Seed and Feed Marching Abominable band (known for its street theater), the Atholl Highlanders Pipes and Drums of Stone Mountain, and the Georgia Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
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"Santa Jam"
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Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road
Santa and his antique fire truck will be available for photos (bring your camera). There will also be live entertainment, music, children's activities (moon walk & more) and signing of cards for our military personnel. Food and drinks available for purchase.
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Parade Route/Detours/Road Closings Map
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The Johns Creek Founders Day Parade, the highlight of a week of festivities, will head down State Bridge Road on the morning of Dec. 3. * See map *.
People who planned to travel State Bridge Road should consider alternate routes, such as Abbotts Bridge Road, from about 8 a.m.to noon.
The parade route will be closed in three stages from south to north until the 1.4-mile route between Morton and Kimball Bridge roads is blocked off.
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