Around & About FEBRUARY
Great Backyard Bird Count is back, 18-21 The and people from around the world will come together to watch, learn about, count and celebrate birds for four days. For more information on how to share your bird sightings, visit www.birdcount.org/participate.
NorthStar Church for a drive-through Night 11 Join to Shine experience. The special-needs prom event
runs 6-8 p.m., with interactive stations, featuring princess encounters, crazy characters, walking the red carpet, playing hands-on games, snapping memories at photo spots and more. Guests and caregivers will receive swag bags with special gifts inside. https://northstarchurch.org/ special-needs/#nighttoshine. The 13th annual Special Olympics Georgia 19 Polar Plunge, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., is one of the
“coolest” fundraising events around. The event returns to Acworth Beach at Cauble Park. All proceeds go to providing 26,620 Special Olympics Georgia athletes free year-round sports training. For more information, and to register, visit polarplungega.org.
MARCH Through March
Cobb Travel and Tourism is hosting Bubbles & Brews, a month of special events from spirit makers, brewers and distilleries throughout Cobb County. Visit Cobb’s Hop Spots in March to vote for your favorite beverage, win prizes and attend special classes and events. All 19 Cobb breweries, distilleries and wineries will participate, including Acworth’s Red Top Brewhouse and Broken Anchor Winery. For more information, visit www.bubblesandbrews.com.
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Moms Offering Moms Support Club, Acworth chapter, meets 10 a.m. at North Cobb Regional Library.
The Kennesaw chapter will join in; everyone is welcome to mingle and share ideas. For more information, visit kennesawmomsclub.weebly.com.
Touch-a-Truck, hosted by Kennesaw Parks and Recreation, runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Adams Park, 2600 Park Drive, Kennesaw.
inaugural Acworth Family Dance Party will 12 The be held at the Acworth Community Center, providing
families in the community with a disco-themed dance to enjoy. Registration is open for Acworth residents, and opens Feb. 7 for nonresidents. For more details, and to register, visit www. acworthparksandrecreation.org.
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AROUND ACWORTH | February 2022
Plungers from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation wade through the frigid lake during a past Polar Plunge.
The Georgia Food + Wine Festival, 24-27 benefitting MUST Ministries, is
coming to Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Celebrate the best of Georgia and the South, from its culinary superstars and beverage experts, to farmers, artisans, live musicians and more. https://georgiafoodandwinefestival.com.
Rehearsals are underway for “Seven 25-27 Keys to Baldpate Inn,” a serious
comedy thriller, adapted by Paul Thain. Directed by Suzzune Husting, the play’s plot revolves around a bet to write a novel in 24 hours, with political intrigue, bribery, blackmail and a missing $1 million. On March 27, the show is at 3 p.m. All other shows are at 7 p.m. Keep an eye out for tickets at www.acworthculturalarts.org.
15th annual Wing & Rock 26-27 The Fest will be held noon-7 p.m. Saturday
and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, in Canton. Voted one of the Top 10 Food Festivals in the Southeast by Festival Rooster, the free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of chicken wings with bold sauces, as well as live music. www.wingandrockfest.com.
