1. Cheer on Dunwoody High School’s girls and boys basketball teams as they take on Lithonia Friday night starting at 5:30 p.m. at Dunwoody High School. Saturday, they take on MLK High School at MLK High in Lithonia starting at 5:30 p.m.

2. Today's the twelfth day of Christmas. On the thirteenth day of Christmas, get rid of the Christmas tree at Bring One for the Chipper, a Christmas recycling event that turns trees to mulch to be used in public beautification projects and will be available for free delivery to Atlanta metro area residents.

Old lights, decorations and ornaments can also be recycled at the event, though the trees must be brought to the site bare.

Courtesy of Ferry-Morse Seed Company (and while supplies last), vegetable and flower seed packets will be given to those bringing trees for recycling.

The event is all day Saturday at Home Depot, 6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. NE.

3. While the winter has been mild in Atlanta, Alaskans are in the throes of their cold, snowy season. Saturday, Dunwoody children will be making caps to help mushers in Alaska stay warm. The Caps Off for the Iditarod event, which is for kids from age 8 to 12, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Dunwoody Library. Yarn and hooks will be provided.

4. Get romantic. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel, who gives concerts with lively commentary, will be giving the program Art to Heart – The Romantic Music of Franz Liszt, Sunday afternoon at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. Tickets are $25.

5. Consider adopting a dog or cat. As it is every weekend, Homeless Pets Foundation will be at the Dunwoody PetSmart on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m. with pets available for adoption. All animals are spayed or neutered, have up-to-date shots, are microchipped and, within two weeks of adoption, can get a free vet check-up. Cost is $125 for cats or $175 for dogs and is considered a tax-deductable donation.

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