Veterans Day Tribute, Town Hall Meeting, a Turkey Trot and More

The Peachtree Corners Patch calendar is full of news about events coming up in the weeks ahead. Here's a look at five of this week's community events.

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Monday, Nov. 11: Gwinnett Veterans Day Ceremony Pays Special Tribute to Vietnam Veterans. This year’s event will include a special “welcome home” ceremony for Vietnam veterans; veterans of the Vietnam War and their families are encouraged to attend and participate in the ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial, 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. 

Monday, Nov. 11: Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Town Center Development. City Council members Alex Wright, Jeanne Aulbach and Lorri Christopher are hosting a town hall meeting starting at 7 p.m. at the Avocet Clubhouse, 820 Avocet Drive in Peachtree Corners. City leaders will discuss the development of the city-owned property on Peachtree Parkway, trash collection and other city-related topics.

Tuesday, Nov. 12: Christmas Canvas Art Class held at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church is open to adults, art experience nit necessary. Step-by-step instructions provided. Space is limited, registration required. Cost is $20, all supplies included. Click on link for more details including registration.

Saturday, Nov. 16: Turkey Trot Hosted by Berkeley Lake Elementary School. Choose a 4 mile or 1.5 mile fun run. Proceeds from race go to the PTSA's annual playground fundraiser. Online registration available until Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Saturday, Nov. 16: Norcross High School Baseball Fundraiser. Get your car washed and help support the Norcross Blue Devils Baseball Team at the same time. Purchase the Deluxe Wash ($14.99) and half the proceeds go to support the Norcross Baseball program.

And even if you don't get your car washed, click here and watch a fun video the boys created for their fundraiser.

Check the Peachtree Corners Patch for more events scheduled throughout the month. The Patch calendar is available for anyone in the community to use to post events such as meetings, school events. garage sales and more. Click here to post your event.