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Get Out: Weekend Planner

See a tree lighting or get "read."

Where/When: , 215 Sycamore St., Decatur, Saturday, December 3, 1 p.m.

Why go: Hear local storyteller Carmen Deedy read from her book, “The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale.” Little Shop of Stories will be there, selling books for those young readers on your Christmas list.

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Pricing: Free/pricing may vary with book purchases.

 

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ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT NUMEROLOGY OR PALMISTRY?

Where/When: , 126 N. Avondale Rd., Avondale Estates, Saturday, December 3, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Why go: Take part in these weekly readings by Madame Butterfly, including: cards, palmistry, numerology and astrology.

Pricing: Prices vary/for more information, call:404-228-2828

MAKE DREAM PILLOWS

Where/When: , 435 Oakview Rd., Decatur, Sunday, November 4, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Why go: Teacher Kate Reese will guide little gift makers in sewing sachets filled with lavender to scent drawers. Students in this class will also make soothing sleepy herb-filled dream pillows. Class is suitable for ages 6 and up – with or without adults. All supplies are included in the price.

Pricing: $20 for garden members/$25 for non-members

 

HEAR CHARLIE MARS

Where/When: , 515 N. McDonough St., Decatur, Friday, December 2, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Why go: Rolling Stone loves him, so see if you might, too! His music is a blend of soul, rock and pop and, right now, Mars is touring in support of his latest album, “Like a Bird, Like a Plane.”

Pricing: $15 in advance: www.eddiesattic.com or call: 877-548-3237/$18 at the door / $75 tables (4 reserved seats).

 

ENJOY THE LAKE AVONDALE TREE LIGHTING

Where/When: The Gazebo at Lake Avondale, Avondale Estates, Saturday, December 3, 6 p.m.

Why go: Take part in the 15th Annual Lighting of the “Christmas Tree on the Lake” this year, one of Avondale Estates’ favorite traditions.

Pricing: Free

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