Tree is a Chart Topper at Noel November

Huddleston Elementary School’s After School Program “Topping the Charts” Christmas tree was a big hit at Noel November, taking second place at the annual fundraiser.

The 1950s themed tree featured spinning toy ornaments dangling from its branches along with CDs painted to resemble old 45-rpm records. A poodle skirt with finger-knitted poodle-clip dogs decorated the bottom.

After school programs at Robert J. Burch Elementary and Fayetteville Intermediate also had trees at the event. Proceeds benefitted The Joseph Sams School, the Breast Cancer Survivors Network, Embracing Military Families, and Promise Place.

“Community service is one of the components of the After School Program philosophy,” says Julia Simpson, the program director. “We know that out-of–school time is as important to children’s growth and development as time spent in the classroom. The after school curriculum is designed to compliment the educational component with a focus on character, health and fitness, and, most importantly, extended learning. This project enabled us to be part of a community effort to help others.”

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Don't Throw Away that Christmas Tree - Recycle it January 9

The City of Peachtree City and Keep Peachtree City Beautiful, along with local volunteers, will mulch the Christmas trees for free. In return, you'll receive a free dogwood seedling (while supplies last). Please remove all lights, ornaments, and tinsel from the trees. Unfortunately, flocked trees cannot be recycled.

January 9, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Locations behind Kedron Shopping Center, Rockaway Road Recycling Center, or Peachtree City Home Depot. Call Keep Peachtree City Beautiful, 770-632-3195, for further information.

DON'T WANT TO WAIT TILL JANUARY 9TH? Bring your tree (without lights, ornaments, or tinsel) to the Rockaway Road Recycling Center for mulching. Your tree will be recycled, but dogwood seedlings will only be distributed during the January 9th event. The Rockaway Road Recycling Center is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

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