The Rockdale News Rockdale News Digital Edition November 5, 2014 | Page 13

WELCOME
TO YOUR WEEKEND
of hand crafted items including accessories, children’s items, home décor, and plenty of other gift
items. Short on cash? No problem. DIY experts
will be on site to show you how you can make your
own holiday treats and presents with a personal
touch. Visit the website to sign up for a workshop
or purchase your ticket.

North Georgia Live Steamers Miniature
Train Rides (Ga. Int’l Horse Park steeplechase
grounds, Conyers)
1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8,
Cost: $2 donation suggested
For more: www.northgeorgialivesteamers.org
All aboard! The Conyers & Hightower Trail
Railroad is a 7 ½ gauge miniature railroad featuring trains you can ride on, pulled by steam and
diesel locomotives. Some of these trains have been
providing rides at Horse Park activities for several years. The 7,200 foot miniature railroad is the
product of over 5 years of volunteer labor by the
members of NGLS. The final run of the year which
is part of the NMRA Piedmont Division Open
House is November 8.

CBG Creative Studio (Atlanta Decorative Arts
Center)
12 p.m. (noon) Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday,
Nov. 9
Cost: $5-$10
For more info: www.cbgcreativestudio.com
Get a jump on your holiday shopping. No more
waiting until the last minute or pushing your way
through the Black Friday sales crowd. Head to the
CBG Creative Studio at the Atlanta Decorative
Arts Center for an afternoon of shopping and
hands-on crafting lessons. At least 50 vendors will
be in attendance and will be selling a huge variety

Roswell Art Center West Fourth Annual
Chili Cook-Off (Leita Thompson Park)
1-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8
Cost: $20 (Includes ceramic bowl, all-youcan-eat chili and voucher)
For more info: www.roswellclaycollective.
com
Art Center West is hosting their 4th annual
Chili Cook-Off. Bring the family to enjoy the full
selection of chili from more than 20 participants.
Hot dogs and snacks will be available for the pickiest of eaters, even the little ones. Be sure to also enjoy the scheduled activities such as free live music,
pottery demonstrations, hayrides and more.

Atlanta Pet Expo (Gwinnett Performing Arts
Center)

10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
Cost: Free
For more info: www.atlantapetexpo.com
Lovers of four-legged friends come together
at the Atlanta Pet Expo hosted by the Gwinnett
Performing Arts Center. Exhibitors will be showcasing the best new pet products, discounted vaccinations for animals, free nail trims, and demonstrations focusing on agility and obedience. Enter
to win exciting prizes and giveaways. Bring your
pet along, pets must be leashed and have up to date
vaccinations, and enter them in the pet costume
contest. Show off your pet’s skill in the talent show,
or play a feisty game of pet/owner musical chairs.
If you’re looking to take home a furry companion,
make sure you attend the Mega-Adoption to adopt
a rescue animal from one of Atlanta’s many reputable rescue groups.

A Choral Guild Christmas (First Baptist of
Covington, Rockdale Auditorium)
8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 at First Baptist
Covington and Friday, Dec. 5 at Rockdale
Auditorium
Cost: $10
For more info: www.choralguild.org
The Covington/Conyers Choral Guild presents
its annual Christmas music extravaganza with “A
Choral Guild Christmas: A Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas.” The
internationally known guild will give two local
See the full list of events