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Johns Creek sends 'Holiday Mail for Heroes'

The City of Johns Creek is teaming up with the American Red Cross this year for its fourth annual "Holiday Mail for Heroes" program, sending holiday cards designed by local elementary school students to American service members, their families and veterans around the world.

The cards feature a montage of designs submitted by Ocee and Finley Oaks elementary school 5th graders, who won the city's annual Holiday Card design contest.

One airman in Baghdad already knows he's getting one of the city's special greetings. He's U.S. Air Force Sgt. Steve Durrance, brother of City Clerk Joanie Jones and Field Services Superintendent Sam Durrance.

Residents can stop by Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, fourth floor, to sign the oversized cards before they get shipped off December 6.

View the card. [2.0 MB PDF]

All Founders events are Free!! Bring your family!

• Monday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m. – Tree and Dreidel Lighting at City Hall, 12000 Findley Road. Music by Dolvin Elementary School Chorus.

• Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2:30-5 p.m. – "Kids Holiday Art Workshop" at the Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road.

• Thursday, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. – "Toys for Tots" kicks off at City Hall and fire stations. Also, "Cards for our Military Personnel" can be signed at City Hall. Both run through Dec. 15.

• Friday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. – Holiday Workshop at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway.

• Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. – Founders Day Parade – West on State Bridge Road between W. Morton and Kimball Bridge roads. Viewing stand at northeast corner of State Bridge and Jones Bridge roads.

  • Barnwell Elementary School Chorus will entertain before the parade starts.

  • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – "Santa Jam," a community celebration, Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road.