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Shop Like a Pro, Start on Christmas Decorations and Play Games with the Family This Weekend

Stella's Neighborhood Grill offers daily specials for a work-week wind down, and the annual Christmas in Lithia Arts and Crafts Festival begins on Saturday.

Learn to shop like a pro and save money too, at s “Too Thrifty Chic’s” Thrift Run, happening on Saturday, at 9 a.m. Staff members will show you how to find the perfect outfit or must-have staple pieces in 90 minutes or less. Attendees are requested to arrive early so carpooling assignments can be organized efficiently. Also, be sure to dress comfortably  so garments can be tried on quickly and effortlessly. For further information, contact Randa Smith or Kupae at 770-941-0140.

Help spark your child’s interest in science and creativity, by signing up for the free Build and Grow Clinic, happening this Saturday at 10 a.m., at . This week’s project will have your child making their own science lab, which includes a set of instructions for fun experiments kids can do themselves at home. A great way to make learning fun. Follow this link to register your child for attendance..

It’s Friday afternoon, and you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate the end of another work week, without breaking the bank. Well, look no further than , where nightly food and drink specials are abundant. On Fridays, you can’t beat the house margaritas for just $4, or Miller Light drafts at a scant $2 each. The rest of the weekend gets even better, with $2 Coors Light all day Saturday, and $4.50 Bloody Mary’s and Screwdrivers all day Sunday. Perfect for hanging out with friends, or catching the game on one of Stella’s big screen TVs. Be sure to join Club Stella’s online, to get more info about upcoming specials and events, as well as a free surprise on your birthday.

If you’re looking for some unique gift ideas for Christmas, or just something special for yourself, be sure to visit the 26th Annual Christmas in Lithia Arts and Crafts Festival, being held Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at l. There will be upwards of 200 exhibitors on hand, with a wide variety of handmade items such as pottery, jewelry , paintings and more for sale, as well as live music from local performers, and a selection of concession items. Entrance to the event, and parking are free.

Grab the kids and come enjoy a day full of fun family activities and games, at the fourth annual National Gaming Day @ your library event, being held at the , Saturday, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Cobb County Public Library System, will join with more than 20,000 people in cities across the U.S.  for a day of gaming, including Wii games, board games, puzzles and a scavanger hunt. The event is free, and is sponsored by FamilyandPartyGames.com, which aims to reconnect communities through their local libraries with the educational, recreational and social value of all types of games. Check this link for a schedule of game times.

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