Around & About

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

Cobb County International Festival

Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta

This free event will feature local and international music and art, eclectic dancing, many culinary options, crafts, jewelry, a kids’ corner and other vendors. bit.ly/3JYV4sc

2023 Fun in the Park Photo Contest

Through Nov. 2

Capture the fun, memories and beauty of Cobb County’s parks with your camera and enter your best shots in the following categories: Nature and Wildlife, Sports and Action, and General (anything else that shows fun in the park). Visit https://bit.ly/2RJJebn for rules and entry information.

2023 9/11 Memorial Ride

Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Southern Devil Harley-Davidson, 2281 Highway 411 Cartersville

Join other bikers for a nice ride through Cartersville and Acworth; then enjoy an afternoon of live music, vendors and raffles. Rain date is Sept. 16. To register, visit https://911memorialride.org/ registration/.

City Council Cleanup Challenge

Sept. 9, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

The Acworth Public Safety Cadets — Unit 4440 is inviting Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, church groups, school clubs, business owners and city residents to participate in the quarterly challenge to help keep the city clean. Future cleanup date is Nov. 18. For information or to participate, email Cpl. Eric Mistretta at emistretta@acworth.org.

Pizza, Pints and Pigskins

Sept. 9, noon-10 p.m., Logan Farm Park Pizzerias from across Cobb County will compete for prizes, while attendees enjoy food, a kids’ zone, live music and a beer garden. https://acworthtourism. org/events/pizza-pints-pigskins/

50th Anniversary Celebration

Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m., Due West United Methodist Church, 3956 Due West Road, Marietta

The church will have a special worship service in the north campus sanctuary, followed by lunch in the Family Life Center (reservations required). For information, to make lunch reservations or to purchase a celebration T-shirt, visit https:// duewest.org/homecoming-celebration.

Mother-Son Camp Out

Sept. 16-17, Proctor Landing Park

This annual event is open to mothers and their sons who are 13 and younger. Participants will camp along the shore of Lake Allatoona while learning about camping etiquette, campfire building, knot tying and other outdoor activities. bit.ly/3rDlJUO

North Georgia State Fair

Sept. 21 - Oct. 1, Jim. R. Miller Park Marietta www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

The fair features live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals, local entertainment, rides, food and more.

Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup

Sept. 30, Allatoona Lake

Registration is open through Sept. 25. www.lakeallatoonaassoc.com

Farmers Markets

Acworth Farmers Market

Through Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-noon Fridays

Logan Farm Park

Customers can choose from a wide variety of garden-ripe Georgia-grown vegetables, as well as local eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh-baked bread, pies, cakes, honey and jams each week. For information, email Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org.

Kennesaw Farmers Market

Through Sept. 25, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St.

Applications are being accepted for the 2023 season. First preference will be given to vendors with fresh produce, meats, plants and food-related items. For information or to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3TLvxX6 or email kennesawfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Art House Happenings

www.acworthartsalliance.org

“SIMA Exhibit”

Aug. 5-26

Artist reception for the Students, Instructors and Member Artists (SIMA) exhibit will be held Aug. 5, 4-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at this free event, which is open to the public. The Art House is open TuesdaysSaturdays, noon-6 p.m.

Ongoing

Classes and workshops for kids and adults are offered by the Acworth Arts Alliance at the Art House in downtown Acworth. acworthartsalliance.org/classes

Recreation

Parks And Recreation

4361 Cherokee St., Acworth 770-917-1234 acworthparksandrecreation.org

Breakfast Club

Aug. 28, 9 a.m., Doug’s Place Emerson

Attendees should meet at the Acworth Community Center to ride the van to the restaurant. $5 for Acworth residents; $7 for nonresidents.

Cards and Cookies

Every other Monday, 2-4 p.m. Logan Farmhouse

Cookies and some games will be provided, but bring your own if you want. $2 for Acworth residents; $3 for nonresidents.

Community Classes

Chair Yoga

Tuesdays, through Aug. 29, 1010:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m.

Acworth Community Center

Learn stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and more.

Zumba

Tuesdays or Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Acworth Community Center

This fitness program features exotic rhythms, such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, samba and more. All fitness and skill levels are welcome.

Pickleball Lessons

Wednesday and Thursday mornings, various times, Acworth Community Center

All experience levels are welcome.

Soles in Motion Walking Club

Wednesdays, through Aug. 30 9-9:30 a.m., Logan Farm Park or Acworth Community Center track (depending on weather)

Build Yoga

Wednesdays, 9:05-9:50 a.m. Acworth Community Center

Join a very dynamic class, using yoga postures, plyometrics, hand weights and calisthenics to build strength, flexibility, balance and endurance.

Bend & Breathe Meditation Yoga

Wednesdays, 8:15-9 a.m., Acworth Community Center

This yoga class targets the deep connective tissues, such as fascia, ligaments and joints, as well as bones. It’s slower and more meditative.

Cardio

Thursdays, through Aug. 31, 10-10:45 a.m., Acworth Community Center

Move rhythmically to music to strengthen and tighten muscles, using free weights. Free for Acworth residents; $15 for nonresidents.

Core Strength

Thursdays, through Aug. 31, 4:15-5 p.m., Acworth Community Center

Beginners will work on improving core strength and balance. Free for Acworth residents; $15 for nonresidents.

Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga

Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cauble Park

The class will begin with basic paddleboard safety and instruction, followed by a one-hour yoga class focused on breathing, balance and movement.

BSD Taekwondo

Saturdays, 8:45-9:45 a.m., Acworth Community Center

This is a traditional taekwondo class for adults. Students will learn balance, focus, self-control and how to increase their confidence. Traditional skills are designed to promote health, lower stress levels and develop the whole body, without the use of weapons.