confettiOn Saturday, Dec. 12, West End, Westview, and the BeltLine will bring Atlantans a day full of holiday celebrations.  All events are open to the general public, and proceeds will benefit the community.

The line up of events includes a 5K Walk-A-Thon Benefit for KIPP STRIVE Academy at 9:30 a.m., a celebration of the BeltLine breaking ground at 12 p.m. at Muse Street and Lucile Ave., and a potluck holiday lunch at Fire Station No. 17.  Round out the day with a West End Potluck Cocktail Party at Hammonds House from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.  In lieu of a dish, a small donation is suggested.

To register for the Walk-A-Thon, contact Scott Shephard at (404) 277-5970.  The Walk-A-Thon will end at the site of the BeltLine ground breaking. For more information, visit www.AtlantaWestEnd.com.

Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist.

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