COMMUNITY

December 21 - 23 and 28 - 30
   Camp Kingfisher Winter Camp at Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.
   Explore nature in the Wintertime.  Grades K - 7.
   To Register:  www.chattnaturecenter.org.

Through December 30
   I Collect Christmas at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell.
   Fascinating and whimsical Christmas collectibles are featured.  Whether an extensive collection of 19th century antique ornaments, or vintage nutcrackers, there is something to thrill the collector in each of us.
   The historic home will be beautifully decorated in traditional Southern style.      
   Tours on the hour from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Sundays.
   For information:  770-640-3855.

Through January 3
   The 12 Days of Christmas at Historic Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell.
   Visitors will go from room to room experiencing the many delightful interpretations of those melodious 12 days.    
   Self-guided tours from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sundays.
   For information:  770-992-1731.

Through January 10
   Winter Wonderland on the Plantation at Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta St.
   Heritage Flora and Fauna native to Smith Plantation is this year’s theme, featuring antebellum plants, birds and wildlife as the Roswell Garden Club takes Smith Plantation to new heights and seasonal decor.
   Tours on the hour from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Sundays.
   For information:  770-641-3978.

DRAMA

December 21 - 24
   “A Christmas Carol” presented by Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell.
   This traditional holiday classic for the whole family is filled with old English Christmas Carols guaranteed to fill you with the Christmas spirit and warm your heart.
   Show times are 8 p.m. December 21 - 23 and 3 p.m. on December 24th.
   For information:  770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

January 7 - 24
   “The Men of Mah Jongg” presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.
   An endearing comedy about lasting friendship in which four aging Jewish men clash during their poker game until they secretly trade their cards for a mah-jongg set.  As they play the traditionally female game, they find themselves coming to terms with grief, mortality and their “more sensitive” sides.
   For information:  770-641-1260 or www.get.org.

MUSIC

December 20
   Fourth Annual Messiah Sing-Along at 3 p.m. with the Michael O’Neal Chamber Singers at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd.
   Hundreds of singers will gather together to perform the Christmas portion of George Frederic Handel’s inspired masterpiece Messiah.
   Whether you participate as a singer or a listener, this is a holiday event not to be missed.
   Tickets for both singers and listeners are $10 each, and are available at the door.
   For information:  770-594-7974.

WORSHIP SERVICES

December 24
   Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at First Baptist Church of Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd.  5 p.m. service is child-friendly; 11 p.m. is a traditional service.
   For information:  770-587-6980 or www.rfbc.org.