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SEPTEMBER

10 Pizza, Pints & Pigskins will have pizzerias from across Cobb County competing for the title of favorite pizza, noon-10 p.m., at Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee St. Contests include People’s Choice, Judge’s Choice and Most Creative. The free event also will feature a kids zone, music from Scott Thompson and The Return — The Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band, televised football games, football activities and a beer garden. 770-4231330, www.jrmmanagement.com or billwatson@ jrmmanagement.com.

The Kennesaw Grand Prix Series Races will be held the second Saturday of each month in front of Kennesaw First Baptist Church at 2958 N. Main St. The September race will benefit the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in downtown Kennesaw. Future races and organizations they benefit are:

Oct. 8: Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw.

Nov. 12: Wounded veterans. Visit https://kennesawgrandprix.com/faq/. 17 The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department will host the annual Mother-Son Campout at Proctor Landing Park. The event is open to mothers and their sons, ages 13 and younger. Participants will camp overnight at Lake Allatoona while learning about camping etiquette, campfire building, knot tying and other outdoor activities. Register at www.acworthparksandrec.org.

22 The 90th annual North Georgia State Fair will take place 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight Fridays, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturdays and 12:30-10 p.m. Sundays at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. The largest fair in metro Atlanta will feature live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals, flower shows, blue-ribbon competitions, local entertainment, fair foods and games and rides on the Great James H. Drew Exposition midway. For information on concert performers, admission, ticket prices, discount tickets and special events, visit northgeorgiastatefair.com. For questions, call 770-423-1330 or 770528-8989 after Sept. 6 or email tod.miller@ northgeorgiastatefair.com. 24 Cars on the Lake. The Save Acworth History classic car and bike show will run 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dallas Landing Park, 5120 Allatoona Drive. Admission is free. To enter a classic car or bike for a $25 fee, contact Mack Turner at 770-5467511. Proceeds benefit the Save Acworth History Foundation. www.saveacworthhistory.org. The city of Acworth will host its Concert on

the Green: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Month 5-10 p.m. at Logan Farm Park. The festival will highlight Hispanic cultures within the community and will feature a variety of Hispanic food vendors, music and dance groups in a fun, family-friendly environment. 770-917-1234.

The Allatoona High School band program will be holding The Conquest

Marching Band Competition

beginning at 4:15 p.m. The event will feature marching bands from Georgia and surrounding states competing for the grand championship. https://bit.ly/3JWW2Uv

& About

OCTOBER

08 The Taste of Acworth will take place 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Main Street downtown. This event benefits numerous schools and charities in the community. There will be more than 150 booths from local restaurants and businesses, plus two live entertainment stages and a kids zone. Admission is free. Restaurants will be offering food samples, ranging from $1-$5. 770-423-1330; www.acworthbusiness.org. 22 The 2022 Acworth Halloween JamBOOree is set for 3-7 p.m. at Logan Farm Park, on the large field in front of the playground. There will be games, rides, food, music and a costume contest for the kids. https://bit.ly/3AjccED. 29 The city of Acworth, the downtown merchants and the Lake City Cruisers will hold the Fall Downtown Classic Car Cruise 4-9 p.m. at Logan Farm Park. The event is free to the public. A $5 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the cruise. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special-needs sports facility in Acworth. For information, contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or 770-917-1234.

FARMERS MARKET

Through Oct. 28

The Acworth Farmers Market is open 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, rain or shine, at the main entrance of Logan Farm Park. Applications for vendors for the 2022 season are being accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. For more information or an application, visit https://bit.ly/3O7Nydq.

ART HOUSE HAPPENINGS

www.acworthartsalliance.org. Through Sept. 24

“Ordinary to Extraordinary — Juried Art Exhibit”

will have an open house and awards reception Sept. 3, 4-7 p.m. Receptions are free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be available.

Oct. 1-29

“Founding Artists” exhibit will open with a reception Oct. 1, 4-7 p.m.

Ongoing

Register for late summer/fall 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. acworthartsalliance.org/classes. 4361 Cherokee St., Acworth // 770-917-1234 acworthparksandrecreation.org.

Athletics Horizon Fall Baseball

Registration is underway, and the season starts Sept. 8 for the adult league (ages 22 and older) and Sept. 10 for the youth (ages 5-12) and teen (ages 13-21) leagues. Games are played on Horizon Field in the Acworth Sports Complex at 4000 S. Main St. Fee is $15 for the season. https://bit.ly/3P71CFB.

Community Classes Tuesdays

Line dancing. Learn to line dance with knowledge, technique and style while staying fit. Intermediate classes, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., beginner classes, 1-2:30 p.m., and evening classes, 6:30-8 p.m., meet in monthly sessions. Wednesdays

Bend & Breathe Meditation Yin Yoga. This yoga class targets the deep connective tissues, such as fascia, ligaments, joints and bones. It’s slower and more meditative. 8:15-9 a.m. Monthly and drop-in rates are available.

Fridays

Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga. SUP Yoga includes basic paddleboard safety and instruction and a one-hour yoga class focused on breath, balance and movement, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Cauble Park.

Saturdays

BSD Taekwondo. This is a traditional taekwondo class for adults, 8:45-9:45 a.m., at the Acworth Community Center. Students will learn balance, focus, self-control and how to grow their confidence. Traditional skills are designed to promote health, lower stress levels and develop the whole body, without the use of weapons.

Youth Programs

Acworth Youth Basketball League. Registration is open for participants ages 5-18. Assessments will take place Oct. 22-23, practices will begin the week of Nov. 7, and games will begin Dec. 3. For information and to register, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org. Tuesdays and Thursdays

BSD Taekwondo. This class is designed to teach ages 6 and older balance, hand-eye coordination and self-control using traditional taekwondo exercises, 3-4 p.m., at the Acworth Community Center. Monthly sessions are available. Saturdays

Special Warriors Taekwondo. In this class, young community members with special needs will learn focus, balance, hand-eye coordination and effective self-defense. Classes meet monthly, 10-10:30 a.m., at the Acworth Community Center.