{"583999":{"#nid":"583999","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Week Ahead: Thanksgiving Edition","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will be closed from Nov. 24 \u0026ndash; 25 in observance of Thanksgiving, and students get Wednesday, Nov. 23,\u0026nbsp;off from classes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETake this time to get off campus and see how Atlanta does Turkey Day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EThings to See\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantabg.org\/visit\/events\/garden-lights\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGarden Lights Holiday Show\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAtlanta Botanical Garden\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThrough Jan. 7, 2017\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe annual holiday lights are on display at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The sixth season of Garden Lights features a new Walk of Flames display and a Tunnel of Light. Get in the holiday spirit while enjoying the outdoors. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.skateatlanticstation.com\/\u0022\u003ESkate Atlantic Station 2016\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAtlantic Station\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThrough Feb. 14, 2017\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVisit Atlantic Station for Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s largest outdoor ice skating rink. General admission is $13 and skates are available to rent for $3. The rink is open Monday through Thursday from 4 to\u0026nbsp;10 p.m. and noon to\u0026nbsp;11 p.m. on weekends.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/holiday.sixflags.com\/overgeorgia\/\u0022\u003EHoliday in the Park\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESix Flags Over Georgia\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThrough Jan. 4, 2017\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESix Flags is transformed into a winter wonderland with lights and holiday displays. This event features holiday shows, music, food, and activities, and of course all of Six Flags Over Georgia\u0026#39;s rides and attractions. Highlights of Holiday in the Park include the Peppermint Plaza and Main Street Christmas displays.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFox Theatre Holiday Performances \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAttend one of the following shows at the Fox Theatre. The historic site was established in 1928 and provides the quintessential setting for a holiday performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ev10.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventList?groupCode=CIR\u0026amp;linkID=fta\u0026amp;shopperContext=\u0026amp;caller=\u0026amp;appCode=\u0022\u003ECirque Dreams: Holidaze\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;Nov. 23 \u0026ndash; 25\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ev10.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AFTA%3AFOX16%3AHIP1127%3A\u0026amp;linkID=fta\u0026amp;shopperContext=\u0026amp;pc=\u0026amp;caller=\u0026amp;appCode=\u0026amp;groupCode=HIP\u0026amp;cgc=\u0022\u003EHip Hop Nutcracker\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESunday, Nov. 27\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EVolunteer Opportunities\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantatrackclub.org\/2016-thanksgiving-day-half-marathon-5k\u0022\u003EThanksgiving Day Half Marathon and 5K\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETurner Field\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThursday, Nov. 24\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta Track Club with Atlanta Mission are joining forces to sponsor the annual Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon and 5K. The half marathon begins at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K starts at 8 a.m. If you\u0026rsquo;re not a runner, consider volunteering at the race. Sign up for a shift \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantatrackclub.volunteerlocal.com\/volunteer\/?start_over\u0026amp;id=17362\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.handsonatlanta.org\/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a0C1200000qmz3wEAA\u0022\u003EBooks for Africa: Hands on Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENov. 21 \u0026ndash; 23\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E3655 Atlanta Industrial Drive\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVolunteer with Hands on Atlanta to sort and pack books to send to African countries. Volunteers can register for two or more hours of service. Use the link above to sign up.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EThanksgiving Feasts\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/583893\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVeggie Jackets Thanksgiving\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMonday, Nov. 21,\u0026nbsp;6:30 \u0026ndash; 8 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERoom 2117, Mason Building\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy a potluck style\u0026nbsp;vegetarian meal before the break. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/orgsync.com\/146080\/chapter\u0022\u003EJoin Veggie Jackets through OrgSync\u003C\/a\u003E to attend.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Catholic Center Thanksgiving Dinner\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThursday, Nov. 27\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E172 4th Street Northwest\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll students, faculty, and staff are invited to come to a free, traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at the Georgia Tech Catholic Center. 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