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Frugal Family: Seasonal Fun

You can celebrate the holiday without spending much money.

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column.

1. Jingle Bell Jog, Winnona Park Elementary School, 510 Avery St., Decatur

Deal: Pre-Registration is $5 per person or $15 per family. Race-Day Registration is $10 per person or $25 per family.

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Good Through: Saturday, Dec. 10, the day of the 1-mile fun run. The race starts at 9:30 a.m.

2. Holiday Ornament Making, Biffle Cabin, 720 West Trinity Place

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Deal: $4 for members of the DeKalb History Center, $7 for nonmembers.

Good Through: Saturday, Dec. 10. Be there by 10 a.m.

3. Kwanzaa Celebration, Decatur Library,215 Sycamore Street, Decatur.

Deal: Free and for the family. Includes a candle lighting ceremony, drummers, storytelling,Β a Kwanzaa craft and more.

Good Through: Monday, Dec. 12. Starts at 6:30 p.m.


4. Celebration of Emmanuel Christmas, Decatur First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur

Deal: Free. The church presents its annual Christmas concert featuring all the musical groups of the church accompanied by brass octet.

Good Through: Sunday, Dec. 11. Starts at 6 p.m.

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