Sunday, January 15, 2012
'Bring One For The Chipper' program ends Monday at locations in Suwanee and Gwinnett.
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
Updated Jan. 14, 2012 The deadline is Monday, January 16, to get rid of that Christmas tree. Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful is asking you to donate your trees to their annual "Bring One for the Chipper" tree recycling campaign. The trees will be turned into mulch to use in locations throughout the county. Until January 16, Gwinnett County residents can take their undecorated Christmas trees to one of several locations. Suwanee area locations are: For a list of other locations in Gwinnett County, please click here. On Saturday, January 21, the collected trees will be taken to Bethesda Park, where they will be shredded. Much of the mulch will then be used to help keep Gwinnett County Parks beautiful. Volunteers are also in need for the big …
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Authorities also have contacts for free rides for New Year's Eve and Super Bowl Sunday.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
In order to ensure that anyone who has had too much to drink doesn’t hit the roads on New Year’s Eve, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has come up with a plan. GOHS has joined with safety partners across the state to create a list of contacts for free rides to help everyone get home safely – and in keeping with the technological age we’re in, an app has been created to make it just that easy. Across Georgia on New Year’s Eve, and Super Bowl Sunday, there will be a wide variety of taxi companies and designated driver services providing free rides home for people “in need of a sober driver.” The service, and corresponding app for it, is part of the GOHS program to eliminate drunk drivers on Georgia roads. The following are …
Friday, December 30, 2011
Check these options for ringing in 2012.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Soon 2012 will be here, so we offer you a look at some entertainment options for the coming holiday weekend. (And we don't mean football.) December 30-31 MAGICAL NIGHTS OF LIGHTS LAKE LANIER ISLANDS Buford Marvel at thousands of shining Christmas lights displayed along a seven-mile driving tour. Amusement rides, pony rides, pictures with Santa, shopping and holiday treats are available. 5pm-10pm Mon-Thurs $40 per car, Fri-Sun $60 per car 1-800-840-LAKE www.lakelanierislands.com December 30-31 IN A LANDSCAPE ANEW: HUDGENS PRIZE WINNER GYUN HUR-SOLO EXHIBIT HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Duluth Tues-Sat 10am-5pm $3-$5, children 2 and under Free 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org December 30-31 DOJAKEE: KOREAN POTTERY HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS …
The city has several options for celebrating New Year's Eve.
On Saturday night, people all over Suwanee will gather to celebrate the ending of 2011 and the start of 2012. For those who don't want to watch the Peach Drop at home on TV, or college football, here are some options for New Year's Eve parties in the Suwanee area. Moondance Lounge will have live entertainment starting at 8 pm. While there are no more reservations available for tables, there will be standing room at the bar and dance area. Wild Wing Cafe will have live entertainment, champagne toast, and party favors. There is no cover charge. Information on their New Year's Bash can be found at http://www.wildwingcafe.com/our-locations/suwanee-ga.php Olde Towne Tavern and Grille in Lawrenceville has a dinner for two special for $59.99, …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
How to celebrate before midnight.
For several years, my husband and I tried our best to wake the little ones just a few minutes before midnight so that they could celebrate the New Year with us. Most of the time, we were met with resistance to getting up, crankiness if they managed to get up, and a horrible day after for little ones whose sleep was interrupted. So after a few frustrating New Year's celebrations, it was decided that kiddie celebrations would have to be before the stroke of midnight. Here are some ideas on how to ring in 2012 with your kids. - Celebrate "Noon Year's Eve." The countdown to 12 can be 12 pm instead of am. Have party hats, fun seltzer drinks, and count down to Happy Noon Year! - Celebrate another time zone's New Year. It's midnight somewhere…
Monday, December 26, 2011
More bargains are advertised, and add returns/exchanges to the mix.
Updated 8:38 a.m., Dec. 26, 2011 Black Friday and Cyber Monday are history. Who cares? Call it Clearance Monday. Now that Santa has come and gone, and that people are into Christmas leftovers, retailers can get back to making money. All the goodies that didn't get sold during the regular shopping season now will be featured at discounted prices. (Check the screenshot of the Walmart local ad that now appears online.) See something in a store or online at a lower price than what you paid earlier? A website called priceprotectr.com can help, and it works at several top retailers. So can an iPhone app called Savvy. And here's a website touting the best after-Christmas sales. Also, many people will line up to return or exchange the gifts that …
Sunday, December 25, 2011
From religious to humorous, there are some classics. What are yours?
Christmas music has been with us for weeks and will soon be gone. So time for discussion. The Jury Of One, aka Suwanee Patch editor Steve Burns, has decided to list his 10 favorite Christmas songs. They don't have to be religious, just something that connotes the season -- weather, family, the spirit of humanity, etc. So here's is the list, with a couple of videos attached. You guessed it -- we want to know yours, too. Tell us in the comments. 10. "Mele Kalikimaka," Bing Crosby. A traditional voice gives a Hawaiian spin to Christmas. (Search YouTube if you're unfamiliar.) 9. "Blue Christmas," Elvis Presley. Any top 10 musical list needs to include one by the King, and this is one of his best known songs in general. 8. "Santa Claus Is …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The military uses the latest in technology to keep an eye on the jolly old elf's path around the world.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
For 364 days out of the year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) spends its time tracking airplanes, missiles, space ships—anything flying near the United States and Canada. But on Christmas Eve, a team of volunteers spends the night tracking a very special pilot: Santa Claus. "We are the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications and the people to do it," NORAD said on its website. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house." Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west, NORAD noticed, meaning he moves from the South Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa and …
Don't have plans for a Christmas meal? Just don't feel like cooking? Here are some local places that will be open.
While most eateries in Suwanee will be closed on Christmas Day, there are a few restaurants that are more than happy to celebrate the day with you. Here is a list of a few. 1. Waffle House is always open, as in 24-7 even on Christmas Day. Ask for Will if going there for lunch or dinner. 2. IHOP will be open on the holiday as well. Hours are 8 am to 8 pm. 3. Want to celebrate Christmas in "Christmas Story" style? Orient Garden is open from 3:30 to 10 pm. Fa-ra-ra-ra-ra! Wherever you enjoy Christmas Day, have a very merry one!
There's still time to whip up a batch for the big guy.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas Eve is here. If your children are looking forward to a visit from Santa Claus, then they are probably making plans to leave some cookies and milk out for the big guy. This year, why not skip the store-bought cookies and try one of these delicious homemade cookie recipes? Santa -- and everyone else in the family -- will thank you. If you are not sure which one to try, watch the video to see what Santa Claus recommends. CHEWY BROWNIE COOKIES (Taken from Santa’s Favorite Cookies) 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2/3 Crisco stick or 2/3 cup Crisco all vegetable shortening 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 …
Steve Burns
7:37 am on Monday, December 26, 2011
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