Wed, Aug. 26; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; St. Bernadette Church, 100 Evergreen Lane, Cedartown.; Wed, Sept. 2; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Cobb County Head Start, 461 Allgood Road NE, Marietta. Although Christmas may feel far away, the work begins now, and volunteers are needed. Christmas Connections, a long-standing gift-giving ministry of Catholic Charities Atlanta, serves thousands of families each year, and you can be part of the joy. Volunteers are needed to interview families to collect details about each child’s Christmas wishes. Training is provided on-site.