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JUNE

09 The East Cobb Quilters’ Guild will present Georgia Celebrates Quilts’ 18th Biennial Quilt Show and Market June 9-11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. Georgia’s largest continuing juried and judged quilt show will feature more than 300 quilts from artists all across the state, a vendor market, a raffle quilt, a quilt store, a block party, postcards, a basket raffle, a sewing studio raffle, a guild passport, pin sales and quilt appraisals. Admission is $10, with children 5 and younger free.

11 The Northeast Cobb Business Association is sponsoring the Seventh Annual 5K-9 Road Race at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta. Registration starts at 7 a.m., and the race/walk begins at 8 a.m. The event will be raising funds to provide a service dog for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. For information or to register, visit https://northeastcobbba.com/. 11 The Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Series, 7:30-9:30 a.m. through downtown Kennesaw, is a USA Track and Field-certified course that’s perfect for competitive runners seeking a qualifying time for the Peachtree Road Race. The festival-like event is for beginning runners/walkers and families. https://kennesawgrandprix.com. Six University of Georgia football players will be hosting Camp With the Champs, a youth football camp, 9 a.m.-noon, at Kennesaw Mountain High School. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and an autograph session is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Register at https://kmhsfootball.sportngin.com/register/ form/980061638.

25 Cars for K-9s Car Show and Community Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., is a fundraiser for the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Memorial and the Powder Springs Police Department K-9 unit. Organized by the Jess Rousey Honoring Heroes Foundation Inc. and held at Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC, the festival includes a car show, entertainment, food trucks, a kids zone and a local vendor expo. For information or applications, email contact@honoring-heroes.org or visit www.honoring-heroes.org/upcoming-events.

JULY

03 The city of Kennesaw’s Salute to America p.m., a pre-Independence Day celebration , 6-10 of freedom, music and fireworks, is one of the biggest and best celebrations in north Georgia. The event will include two stages with live music, street entertainment, food vendors and kids activities. Admission is free.

04 The city of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association will present the annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks at Cauble Park. Live music will start at 5:30 p.m., and fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Attendees who do not have a parking pass (or if parking is full) will need to park downtown and walk to the park. Shuttles will not be running. Handicapped-accessible parking will be available at McCall Primary School, and a shuttle will be provided for handicapped attendees beginning at noon.

Art House Happenings

www.acworthartsalliance.org. June 4-July 30

“Local Inspirations” is an exhibit featuring artwork and photography based on something “local” — local to Acworth, to Cobb County, to Georgia. An artist reception is scheduled for July 9, 4-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. This event is free and open to the public. June 27

Member Artist Brown-Bag Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 15

The submission deadline for the “Ordinary to Extraordinary — Juried Art Exhibit” is midnight. This exhibit opens Aug. 6, with a reception from 4-7 p.m. An awards reception is planned for Sept. 3 from 4-7 p.m. Receptions are free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be available. Visit acworthartsalliance.org/guidelines for more information. All Summer

Register for summer classes and workshops offered by the Acworth Arts Alliance. Classes and workshops for kids and adults take place at the Art House in downtown Acworth. www.acworthartsalliance.org/classes.

Marietta History Center

On Doing History presentations begin at 2 p.m. www.mariettahistory.org.

June 11: Historic Preservation with Stephanie Cherry-Farmer

Aug. 13: Cemetery Preservation with Christa McCay

Oct. 1: Historic Architecture with Marietta Monaghan

FARMERS MARKETS

Through Aug. 1

The Kennesaw Farmers Market is open 3:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays at Depot Park. Applications for vendors for the 2022 season are being accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. For more information, email kennesawfarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit https://forms. gle/T1LQBjqTgLE2gVSJA.

Through Oct. 28

The Acworth Farmers Market is open 8 a.m.-noon Fridays rain or shine at Logan Farm Park at the main entrance. Applications for vendors for the 2022 season are being accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. For more information or an application, visit https://www.acworth. org/departments/parks_recreation_and_community_ resource_department/acworth_farmers_market.php.

The Battery Atlanta Mondays

Yoga by Kaiser Permanente, 6:30-7:30 p.m., is a free outdoor yoga class for all ages on the Plaza Green. Participants are required to bring a mat and encouraged to bring water. Register at batteryatlyoga2022.eventbrite.com. The Battery Atlanta Walking Trail

A brisk walk can curb cravings, reduce stress and offer a healthy way to catch up with friends and family. Get active on the 1.5-mile loop circling the campus.

Parks and Recreation

To register, visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/parks-and-recreation. June 21

Photography Basics, 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, June 9-30, at the Ben Robertson Community Center, is for beginners ages 15-90 who want to improve their skills. Through July 9

BYOB (Beat Your Opponent Back), 1-3 p.m. July 9 at Ben Robertson Community Center, is a self-defense class for ages 4-60. Through July 21

Pottery: Hand Building and Wheel Class, 5-7 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Ben Robertson Community Center, is for beginning to advanced potters ages 18 and older. Through July 28

Little Dragons Taekwondo, 5:30-6 p.m. Thursdays at the Ben Robertson Community Center, will help ages 4-7 learn hand and eye coordination, balance and confidence.

First Friday Concert Series

The free series runs through October (no concert in July), 7-9:30 p.m., at the downtown pedestrian underpass off Main Street. 770-422-9714.

Aug. 5: Outside The Perimeter Band

Sept. 2: Justin Borgman Band

Oct. 7: TBA

Outdoor Movie Series

Swift-Cantrell Park will present its last free outdoor movie this summer, 6-10 p.m. For questions or information on VIP tents, call 770-422-9714.

July 23: “Sing 2” (PG)