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For the week of Dec. 25-31
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This week

Ring in the New Year with Montaluce, Dahlonega. Dancing, fireworks and a Prosecco toast at midnight. 6 or 8:30 p.m. seatings Wednesday, Montaluce Estates and Vineyard, Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega. Reservations required. $85 per person for 6 p.m. seating, $125 per person for 8:30 seating. 706-867-4060.

Chicken Drop New Year’s Eve Bash, Gainesville. Dance music, hors d’oeuvres, balloon drop, breakfast buffet and champagne toast. Cash bar. Reservations recommended. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday-Jan. 1, Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Ticket prices until Saturday: $30 per person, $55 per couple, $200 for a table of eight. 770-531-2394.

Peach Drop New Year’s Eve Celebration, Atlanta. Inflatable jumping toys, basketball throw, face painting and balloon art during the day. Singer Julianne Hough, fireworks and Peach Drop at midnight. Noon to 4 a.m. Wednesday-Jan. 1, Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St. SW, Atlanta. Free. 404-523-2311.

New Year's Eve Party, Gainesville. For couples or singles. Business or dressy attire. Music and dancing. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, American Legion, 2343 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. $15 cover charge. oldfashionedgagirl@yahoo.com. 

Upcoming

Large dog adoption, Flowery Branch. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 3, PetSmart, 5873 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Humane Society of Hall Countykelleyuber@humanesocietyhallcounty.com or 770-532-6617.

Pancake breakfast, Gainesville. Wear pajamas or comfortable clothes. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 6, Hall County Parks and Leisure Services, 1086 Rainey St., Gainesville. 700-535-8280.

Kitty Kindergarten, Gainesville. Training for cat owners. 10:30 a.m. Jan. 10, Humane Society of Hall County, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville. $3. 770-532-6617.

Ham radio licensing classes, Gainesville. Jan. 10, 17 and 24, Chattahoochee Baptist Association building, 1220 McEver Road, Gainesville. $35, preregistration required. Lanierland Amateur Radio Club or 770-967-4397.

Hoopdance workshop, Athens. Learn basic hoop dance moves. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 18 and 25. Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy St., Athens. $25 per day or $60 for three sessions. 706-549-8501 or info@canopystudio.com.

Manners and More, Gainesville. Dog behavioral classes with Tracey Schowalter of Puppy Adept. Six-week course beginning 6:15 p.m. Jan. 13, Humane Society of Hall County, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville. $110, $82.50 for dogs with proof of adoption. 770-532-6617.

"Dancing White Stallions," Gainesville. Lipizzaner stallions. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 and 14, Georgia Mountains Center, 301 Main St. SW, Gainesville. Adults $22.50, seniors age 60 and older and children age 12 and younger $20.50. 770-534-8420.

Atlanta Boat Show, Atlanta. See boats, personal watercraft and marine accessories, attend boating and fishing seminars and kids' activities. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 14-16, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 17 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 18, Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE, Atlanta. Adults $9, $5 ages 13-15, free for children age 12 and younger. Opening day, tickets $5 for all ages. 954-441-3220.

Dancing with the Stars tour, Duluth. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. $68-$128. Ticketmaster. 

Ongoing

Sautee Seniors at the Center, Sautee. Covered dish lunch. Bring your own utensils; water and coffee provided. First Tuesday of each month, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255, Sautee. 706-878-3300.

Funny Fridays, Lawrenceville. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Fridays, Aurora Theatre Discovery Point Studio Theatre, Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. $15. 678-226-6222.

Martinis & IMAX, Atlanta. Martinis, dinner options and special IMAX film screenings. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. Reservations recommended. $15 admission includes film ticket. Those not seeing a film can enter for $7 cover charge. 404-929-6400.

Thursday Book Club, Gainesville. “Infidel” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Second Thursday of each month. Hall County Library Main Branch, 127 Main St. NE, Gainesville. Free; registration recommended. 770-532-3311, ext. 116.