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On the Cover “I would never had imagined myself worthy of such an honor!” was Elizabeth Jenkin’s reaction when she discovered she had become EAST COBBER’s Mother of the Year.
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Dear Fellow East Cobbers: To help celebrate Mother’s Day, this May edition of the EAST COBBER marks the 16th anniversary of our “Mother of the Year” Contest. In the past we’ve featured working moms, single moms, stay-at-home moms, and this year, we spotlight a mom in a unique situation on the front cover. As you can read on pages 6, Elizabeth Jenkins is handling all the duties of running her family by herself because her husband is serving in Iraq.
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It is exciting to witness the momentum this special promotion has created with each passing year. I am grateful to the many local businesses that donated gifts to our “Mother of the Year” winner. (page 7). Although only one essay is featured, know that there are more moms making East Cobb a better place to live today and in the future by accomplishing the responsibilities of motherhood.
Army National Guard reservist,
I am proud to be a part of this privileged group called “moms.” As a mom, I have realized how not just having a child but being responsible for the physical, emotional and moral development of a child connects me to a larger whole. I am connected not just to other mothers because of the shared experience of childbirth, or other parents because of our common trials and tribulations of child-rearing but I also feel a connection to all humans seeking a better world. Being a mother to my son, Lee, 13; Nikos, 11; and, Eleni, 9, reaffirms what I set out to do over 17 years ago when I created EAST COBBER. The EAST COBBER monthly recognizes those East Cobb residents who are reaching out by committing their talents and abilities to improve our world from the local Master Gardeners (page 8) to the public servants recognized by the East Cobb Rotary Club (page 45) to the members of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church who have created an annual festival that shares their food and culture with the community (pages 34 & 35). We are lucky to have these people in East Cobb and as publisher of the EAST COBBER, I am proud to promote their good works.
December 8, 2010.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Elizabeth. She is referring to her temporary “single mom” status because her husband, Joel, an volunteered to serve in Iraq as a full-time active warrant officer. His 400 day tour of duty ends “My situation allows me to empathize what single moms have to go through as far as managing and caring for a family single-handedly,” shares Elizabeth. East Cobb residents for the past 10 years, Elizabeth and Joel are parents of Reid, 12, and Caroline, 15. She enjoys the convenient shopping and appreciates the sense of community in East Cobb. Cover photo taken by Michael Drewitz of Michael’s Photography.
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One of the most beautiful mothers in East Cobb is a close friend and it is an honor to nominate Elizabeth Jenkins ss Mother of the Year Elizabeth Jenkins is for Mother of the pictured above with her son, Reid Jenkins, Year. Although 12; daughter, Caroline Jenkins, 15; Bella her outer beauty (the dog), and her husband, Joel. is what you notice first, it is her inner beauty that makes me want to drop everything and write to the EAST COBBER as to why she should be East Cobb’s Mother of the Year! Last year Elizabeth’s husband, Joel, left for Iraq. Joel’s return to the military was not an easy decision for them to make. It would mean many sacrifices and demands on each member of the family which would not be easy. Joel will be gone for over 400 days. Running the family business, maintaining the home and parenting her two children, Caroline and Reed, without the day to day support of Joel, challenges Elizabeth daily. While sacrificing the day to day affection and support of her sweet husband, she is forced to take on responsibilities she normally would not have to. Many of us face challenging circumstances which either destroy us or make us stronger. Elizabeth’s strength of character has shined when faced with adversity and she continually sets an example for her children of what we aspire to as moms. She is strong and independent but not too proud to ask for help when she needs it. Elizabeth is not a whiner and complainer. She is real and does not hide her pain, but she is not prone to ongoing pity parties and constant whining. Elizabeth possesses a grateful heart and sees in each day something for which to thank God. Even in her tears, she laughs! Elizabeth continually perseveres even when the marathon of life seems to zap all her energy. Lastly, Elizabeth is a giver. She continues to reach out and bless her family and friends through her many talents even when no one expects it during this challenging time. By choosing Elizabeth Jenkins as Mother of the Year, the EAST COBBER would be honoring one of East Cobb’s greatest mothers.
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Congratulations, Mom! EAST COBBER’s Mother of the Year 2010 is invited to participate in this year’s EAST COBBER Parade. Elizabeth Jenkins also receives the following gifts donated by local businesses: Ali’s Cookies/www.shipacookie.com – 1 Cookie Cake
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Edward Jones/Stephen Teague – Complimentary Financial Consultation
The Avenue East Cobb – Gift Basket (containing gift cards from Francesca’s Collections, Panera Bread and Borders; Lucy Water Bottle; Talbot’s Tote; Avenue Cosmetic Bag; Aveda Hand Relief Lotion and Foot Relief Lotion from Van Michael Salon; Kavu Purse from High Country Outfitters; Anthelios Sunscreen Cream from Atlanta Medical Day Spa Moose Munch from Harry and David; Mint Wash, Jump Start Candle, Jack Nobber Massager and Under the Canopy Organic Massage Mitt from Origins)
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Master Gardeners Sponsor Annual Garden Tour Take A Self-Guided Tour of Four Unique Gardens in East Cobb Here are the private gardens featured on this year’s Garden Tour: Lakeside Overlook Carmen Cudd • 1162 Ashley Lake Drive • Marietta 30062 Native azaleas, hydrangeas and ferns thrive in the shaded front garden of this lakeside home, under a canopy of mature oaks. Meandering paths outlined with clipped boxwoods lead you to the sunny back garden, where the pool and lakeside vistas are enhanced by the owner’s collection of specimen plants, creatively arranged in unusual containers. The Garden of Whimsy Tim Martin • 2862 Water Wheel Court • Marietta 30062 An arbor, covered with roses and moon vine, invites one into this private garden, bordered at the street by a clipped evergreen hedge. Once inside, the visitor is greeted by the 100-foot long mixed border, showcasing irises, lilies, flowering shrubs and perennials. At every turn, you will find whimsical art, mixed into planting beds, highlighted by the tin-roofed garden cottage and the full-sized bed, covered with a living quilt and guarded by a topiary teddy bear.
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Visiting gardens at their prime in spring is always a joy. Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County hope you will join them on Saturday, May 15, 10am to 4pm, to walk “down the garden path” of four unique East Cobb gardens to benefit their community education programs. The gardens are owned and lovingly tended by a Cobb County Master Gardener. These gardens, all in East Cobb County, have been chosen to highlight, promote and demonstrate individual design styles and good gardening practices with everything from roses to perennials, vegetables to vineyards, fruit trees to herbs and annuals. Each is full of ideas to take home and try in your garden. These gardens will delight the senses and give inspiration and encouragement to gardeners and would-be gardeners alike. Master Gardeners will be on site providing interpretation and educational opportunities for tour guests. Plant lists and printed educational materials will also be available at each garden. A Master Gardener plant sale at the Holt Road Baptist Church will feature drought tolerant plants, herbs and vegetables. The plant sale is open to the public. The Garden Tour runs from 10am until 4pm and is open to the public. Admission is $10 per person purchased in advance. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the event at any of the gardens on the tour for $12. Children 12 and under are free. All entries to the gardens must have a ticket. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Cobb Extension Office, 678 South Cobb Dr., Suite 200, Marietta 30060, through May 14, 8am until 5pm. Tickets can also be purchased at each garden the day of the Garden Tour. Only cash or checks will be accepted. The gardens are not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Only service animals are allowed. Restroom facilities are available only at the plant sale location. No solicitation is allowed. Tour will be held rain or shine. 10 May 2010
Private Retreat Judy Renault • 3420 Salem Trace • Marietta 30062 An ornamental cherry, surrounded by peonies and heritage irises, leads the visitor to the gracious, columned front porch of this home. The shaded walk continues to the private retreat, where the owner escapes to a garden bordered by stacked stone walls, living walls of trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias. The herb garden shines in the bits of bright sun, while large pink dogwoods, hostas, and hellebores thrive around the lap pool. Woodland Garden Virginia Galvin • 3772 Baccurate Way • Marietta 30062 Every conceivable texture and shade of green marks the entrance to this hillside garden, where annuals add splashes of color to the borders, surrounding the mondo grass lawn. The stone path along the side of the residence doubles as a dry stream bed, leading to a spectacular rear garden, where the gazebo is nestled amongst camellias, azaleas, and hellebores. Plant Sale Holt Road Baptist Church • 675 Holt Road, Marietta 30068 Hundreds of plants, grown by Master Gardeners, will be available for sale. In addition, you are invited to bring your gardening questions, and/or your problem plants, for evaluation by a Master Gardener at our Plant Doctor Clinic. We will also share information on butterflies, composting, bee culture, and many other garden related ideas. Breakfast and lunch items will also be available for sale. The plant sale is open to the public. To learn more about Master Gardeners, their projects, read their garden articles, and find out how to become a Master Gardener, please visit their website: www.cobbmastergardeners.org
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Timber Ridge Elementary Special Needs Kids made their first trip to East Cobb Park’s all accessible playground last month thanks to the East Cobb Civitans. The play equipment at their school wasn’t user-friendly for some of the students so the East Cobb Civitans stepped in with the funding for the bus trip so they could enjoy this new special needs playground. Resurgens Orthopaedics donated the playground equipment. The site work and fencing was provided by The Friends for the East Cobb Park. The all accessible playground was opened last summer.
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InfoMart Founder is ‘Phenomenal’ InfoMart’s President and Chair, Tammy Cohen, accepted the 2010 Phenomenal Woman Award at the Phenomenal Woman Conference hosted by the Siegel Institute at Kennesaw State University. Cohen was selected as this year’s award recipient for her executive leadership, dedication to the advancement of her profession and active support of community organizations.
paved the way for me to achieve success and afforded me opportunities to give back to others,” Cohen said. The Phenomenal Woman Conference is an annual event hosted by the Siegel Institute, which was founded by Dr. Betty Siegel, president emeritus of Kennesaw State University.
An East Cobb resident, Tammy Cohen is a recogss Tammy Cohen nized expert in the employment screening industry, and has authored industry policies and procedures in use in corporations across the country. She co-founded InfoMart in 1989 with an innovative business idea and singular determination. Her many community involvements include the YWCA of Northwest Georgia and the National Association of Women Business Owners. “I would like to dedicate this award to all the phenomenal women who have inspired me throughout my life and have
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State of the School System Speech Superintendent Fred Sanderson delivered the 2010 State of the School System address during the March 10 work session of the Cobb County Board of Education. The following is the first half of Mr. Sanderson’s speech. To access his full speech, readers are encouraged to go to http://www.cobbk12. org/centraloffice/communications/news/2010/20100310_ StateoftheSystem.aspx I want to thank the Board for the opportunity to speak today about the state of our school system. In last year’s report I noted that this is truly a transitional time for public education in Georgia and Cobb County, a statement more true today than ever. When we look back on the year that has passed, it is clear that our school district has faced, and will continue to face, a growing array of external challenges – challenges that are amplified by rapidly declining resources. Nevertheless, we are confronting these challenges with new ideas, relentless optimism, and a structured plan for success. When you look at the recent results of our efforts, I think you will see the important progress we are making toward achieving our goal of providing a World Class education for the students of Cobb County. I want to recap some of the events of 2009 that have brought us to this point. Then, I want to look at where we are heading in the framework of the District’s Strategic Plan. Let’s start with what some would consider the controversial, or headline-grabbing events in 2009. • First, we successfully completed the implementation of new report cards in third grade. These report cards are aligned with the state’s new standards-based curriculum, and they provide much more specific information for parents to identify deficiencies in their child’s performance. The same report cards had been implemented the two prior years, in kindergarten through 2nd grade, with absolutely no issue. Despite some initial distractions and misinformation, the 3rd grade report card implementation has gone very smoothly and parents seem to appreciate the more detailed information. • Last fall, the school board approved a balanced calendar for the next three school years. The District surveyed teachers, who overwhelmingly supported some version of a balanced calendar, and board members took that into consideration, as well as what they had heard in their own communities. There was some vocal opposition to this decision, and not all board members supported it. There is no question, though, that the issue was debated in full and every angle of the calendar issue was covered thoroughly. In the end, a new calendar was approved and we are already hard at work making sure its introduction next school year is a successful one. • Lastly, we cannot sugarcoat the reality of the financial burden we faced last spring and following the approval of the Fiscal Year 2010 budget. The economic crisis resulted in massive reductions in state education funding, compounding the austerity cuts that have been implemented in recent years. What began as a deficit of $58 million for our District 16 May 2010
quickly grew to nearly $80 million. Just recently, additional cuts in state funding reduced the 2010 budget another $16 million, so that the total deficit faced in 2010 has now reached the almost unimaginable figure of $95.1 million dollars. Let me say that again for effect: The total Fiscal Year 2010 budget deficit is $95.1 million. I think it is safe to say that our school district has not faced such a financial burden in anyone’s memory, and likely in its entire history. What followed were difficult decisions to bring our budget into balance. Some of those decisions included: • A two-percent pay reduction for all employees; • A reduction in teacher workdays; • Three furlough days for teachers, and four furlough days for non-teachers; • A half-year delay in salary step increases; • Class sizes increased; • The elimination of the Area Lead Teacher program; • The elimination of Technology support positions; • An 11-percent reduction in central office positions, and cuts to central office budgets; • A $10 million reduction in the District’s reserve fund. Additionally, we were forced to find ways to become more efficient in our operations, even as we knew those decisions would not be popular among the District’s stakeholders. An example is the restructuring of school bus stops at the start of this school year. By consolidating some bus stops, we’ve been able to cut Transportation costs and make our routes more efficient. To date, these adjustments have helped to lower Transportation costs, and in the numbers you can see on the screen our Transportation expenses so far this school year are $4.8 million under our mid-year budget. While we knew that changes to bus stops would be met with resistance from some parents, these types of operational changes are an unfortunate, but necessary, result of our fiscal reality. As grim as the financial picture was heading into this school year, I think we can be proud of the fact that we were able to balance our budget while preserving teacher jobs and benefits, having the lowest possible impact on classroom instruction, and without raising taxes. We were able to do this because of the willingness of our employees to comprehend the depth of the financial crisis, and to step up and share in meeting the burden. As we move into the next budget cycle, we will be calling on employees to again demonstrate that same unity as we face even more difficult decisions. At the April 21 Cobb County School Board meeting, board members approved a plan to cut 734 positions and save more than $58 million. School district officials say the cuts will include 579 teachers and 56 para-professionals. The budget cuts also include eliminating 68 central office and support positions.The district has 15,200 employees, including 8,300 teachers. Enrollment is expected to remain flat next year. The cuts were made to deal with a $137 million deficit.
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Cynthia started the salon with Lana Millard and Michelle Swanson because they had a passion for the business and wanted to provide their guests with high-quality services that went beyond the cookie cutter. The sophisticated salon offers hair, skin and nail services. The stylists provide high-end color techniques, gray-blending services for men and women, Japanese straightening and keratin treatments. Although they’ve had many of the same clients for 18 years, the stylists keep up with the latest hair trends and styles. Get your skin ready for summer with a personal consultation. The salon now offers full skin care services, including rejuvenating facials, chemical peels and waxing. If you want to show off your new spring sandals, they provide natural manicures and pedicures with top nail-care products. Cynthia focuses on skin and nail care and serves as the Vice Chair to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. She believes that good communication provides great results, along with a strict focus on sanitation and disinfection guidelines. Michelle is an experienced stylist who never stops learning and is dedicated to continuing education for her stylists. A master colorist, Michelle is certified in the Milbon Japanese Thermal Hair straightening system. Michelle is the Salon Educator for individuals thru the Georgia Cosmetology apprenticeship program. Lana focuses on staying on top of the latest trends in hair color. She believes an outstanding hair color and flattering cut can make the difference in a person’s appearance and how they feel about themselves. At Wisteria Salon is a beautiful, open space, featuring exposed brick walls, modern fixtures and beautiful displays to showcase their recommended products. Wisteria trees grow abundantly around the salon. “We want our guests to feel renewed and polished when they leave here,” says Lana. The stylists are happy to give full make-overs and make recommendations for which styles would enhance their guests’ features. There is no need to go to Midtown or Buckhead for a professional salon experience. At Wisteria Salon is located at 4961 Lower Roswell Road (next to Women’s Premier Fitness). To make an appointment, visit www.atwisteriasalon.com or call 770-578-0870. The salon is open Tuesday through Saturday. P A I D A D V E R T I S E M E N T
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STAR Students Celebrated at Annual Banquet The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s outstanding high school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development. During the past 51 years, the STAR Program has honored more than 21,500 high school seniors who have in turn chosen their STAR Teachers to share in this recognition.
The following is a list of the East Cobb high school students and teachers honored at the annual Student and Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) banquet:
The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation was selected in 1994 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to coordinate the state STAR program in association with the Chamber and the Georgia Department of Education. PAGE’s 75,000+ members are privileged to continue the tradition of recognizing Georgia’s future leaders and honoring the professional educators who have nurtured these scholars. Every accredited high school in Georgia is eligible to participate in the STAR program. To obtain the STAR nomination, high school seniors must have the highest score on the test date on the three-part SAT taken through the November test date of their senior year and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. Each high school STAR Student is asked to name his/her STAR Teacher. High school STAR Students compete for system titles; and system STAR Students in turn compete for region honors in the 12 STAR Regions. Region winners and their STAR teachers are invited to Atlanta to compete for the state STAR scholarships and awards. Locally, STAR Students and STAR Teachers are honored by their schools and receive special recognition in their communities from the more than 165 civic organizations and businesses that serve as local sponsors of the STAR program. The State PAGE STAR Banquet, held in Atlanta on April 28, recognized all local STAR students from all over Georgia.
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Cobb Libraries Sponsor Cards for Troops Children of all ages are invited to join the Cobb County Public Library System for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cards for Troopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program, May 24-29. The free, drop-in style event allows participants to make Fourth of July cards to be sent to military members stateside and those soldiers deployed to Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. No registration is required and supplies are provided. For information on this free program, call 770528-2331. The Mountain View branch, located at 3320 Sandy Plains Road, will the host Cards for Troops in the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departments, May 25, 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6pm. The Cobb County Central library will be hosting Cards for Troops all week long from 9am-9:30pm. For more information visit www.cobbcat.org.
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Day camps Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 770-973-6561 • www.johnsonferry.org Children’s Camp, Playcation, Soccer Camp and Winshape Camp C3. Call/visit website for details. Kell Girls Basketball Camp Kell High School 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta 30066 Mike Plant, mike.plant@cobbk12.org June 1-3. Ages 6-14. Cost: $70. Kell Boys Basketball Camp 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta 30066 Brian Whitaker, 770-845-9410 or brian.whitaker@cobbk12.org June 7-10. Ages 6-14. Cost: $80. Kids’ Zone Summer Camp 137 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1100, Marietta 30068 770-933-6900 • www.kidszonelearningcenter.com May 24-July 30. Weekly themed programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Call/visit website for further details. Lassiter High School - Camp Lassiter Cheerleading Clinic 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066 678-494-7863 • cathy.zingler@cobbk12.org • www. lassitercheerleading.org June 7-9. Grades K-3: 9am-12pm. Grades 4-8: 1pm-4pm (June 9: 9am-12pm). $75. Leader Lacrosse Camps @ Lassiter High School 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066 www.leaderlacrosse.com June 10-12. 9am-4pm. Boys and girls, ages 8-18. All ability levels. Position coaching, goalie training, teamwork skills, shooting and scoring, and stick handling. Cost: $395. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta at Shirley Blumenthal Park 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta 30062 678-812-2734 • www.atlantajcc.org May 24-July 30. 9am-4pm. Ages: 6 weeks-12. Weekly traditional, sports, specialty, teen, and preschool camps. Cost: $285/week.
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Project Inside Out Offered by Girl Talk Walton High School girls are leaders at Dodgen and Dickerson Middle Schools, Lassiter High School girls are leaders at Mabry Middle School, and Kell High School girls are leaders at Mcclesky Middle School. What do they all have in common? They are all participating in a national nonprofit organization called Girl Talk. The mission of Girl Talk is to develop key leadership skills, build self esteem and recognize the importance of community service through fun activities. Atlantan Haley Kilpatrick founded Girl Talk, desiretoinspire.org, in 2002 and it’s the fastest growing peer to peer mentoring program that currently reaches more than 30,000 in 27 states each week during the school year. Girl Talk is led by high school girls who serve as mentors for middle school girls. Their meetings focus on life lessons such as materialism, peer pressure, cyber bullying, and many other challenges facing young women today. Project Inside Out is a summer day camp offered by Girl Talk. This is a great opportunity for a very inspiring, fun and motivating experience for both high school girls to serve as counselors and middle school girls to attend sessions to have a great time and learn more about Girl Talk. Who: Rising 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls What: Be inspired by community leader key note messages, group talk, high school girl testimonials and Impact Sessions. Why: Middle School is tough! We think you should grow from one another and have fun while learning and being inspired. How Much: $300 (includes lunch & t-shirt) When: Three sessions, June 7-11, June 28-July 2 & July 26-30 from 10am-4pm Where: All sessions are held in Atlanta, GA June 7-11: Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School June 28-July 2: St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church July 26-30: Peachtree Presbyterian Church Payment and camp applications can be submitted online at www.desiretoinspire.org or mailed to:
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Day camps Moohan Martial Arts Camp >736 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A-2, Marietta 30068 770-578-0383 >3605 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 140, Marietta 30066 770-973-5425 www.mymoohan.com May 24-July 30. 9am-3pm. Ages 4+. Call/visit website for further details. Mt. Paran North Summer Sports Camps 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta 30062 678-285-3264 • www.mpnsports.com June 1-July 30. 8am-6pm. Ages 6-12. Games, art, sports, computer lab, hiking, movies, and much more! Weekly sessions. Cost: $100/week + $50 activity fee. Mt. Zion Youth Sports Camps 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-1465, ext. 250 • www.mtzionumc.org June 1-July 29. 9am-12noon. Ages 5-13. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse. Cost: $60/child/camp with discounts for siblings and multiple camp sign-ups. Our Pal’s Place - Camp O.P.P. 4508 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 678-795-0202 • www.ourpalsplace.org A week-long camp throughout June and July that gives kids the opportunity to learn about and interact with dogs, cats and horses. 9am-4pm. Three programs. Grades 3-7. Cost: $200$235/week. (Camp fees go to help homeless animals.)
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Pope Cheerleading Mini-Camp Pope High School. 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30062 Kathy Smarr, 770-565-8034 • herdfan81@bellsouth.net • www.popecheerleading.com May 24-27 and July 28-30. 9am-12noon and 9am-12:30pm. Rising 5th graders. Learn a short dance, cheer, chant, simple stunting, and jumps. $65 on day of camp; $60 pre-registration. $110/both camps pre-registered. Deadline to pre-register: May 14 & July 16. Pope Greyhounds Summer Youth Soccer Camp Pope High School. 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30062 Richard.groeneveld@cobbk12.org www.popesoccer.org/camps.html June 21-25. Grades K-5: 9am-12pm. Grades 6-9: 6-8:30pm. Cost: $100. Pope Greyhounds Summer Youth Baseball Camp Pope High School. 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30062 Jeff Rowland, 770-578-7925 • www.popebaseball.com June 14-17. Four-day Fundamentals Camp for ages 7-11: 9:30am-12pm. $100. Two-day Skills Camps for ages 12-15: 1-3pm. $50. Primrose School of Sprayberry – Camp Primrose 2531 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 770-578-4832 • www.primrosesprayberry.com Make new friends, learn something new and explore the world. Call/check website for details. Pump It Up Camps 1465 Canton Road, #100, Marietta 30066 678-355-5036 • www.pumpitupparty.com May 24-July 30. 10am-7pm. All age groups. $7 family jump time. Shreiner Academy Summer Camps 1340 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta 30067 770-953-1340 • www.shreiner.com May 25-July 30. 7am-6:30pm. Ages 5-13. Call/check website for fees. S.M.art Club Summer Art Camps @ various East Cobb locations 404-313-2999 • www.sm-art-club.com June 14-July30. 9am-4pm. Ages 5-11. $225.
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Day camps The Spanish Academy Summer Camp The Spanish Academy (inside Chestnut Ridge Christian Church) 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-751-3646 • www.thespanishacademy.com June 7-25. 9am-12pm. Ages 2-5. $150. Sports Broadcasting Camp @ Emory University, 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta 800-319-0884 • www.playbyplaycamps.com July 19-23. 9am-4pm or overnight. Ages 10-18. Cost: $495-$1,095.
Tony Ingle KSU Basketball Camps Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw 30144 678-797-2190 • www.ksuowls.com >June 7-9 and June 14-16. 9am-12pm. Ages 5-8. >June 7-10 and June 14-17. 9am-5pm. Grades 3-9. >June 21-24. 8am-12pm or 1-5pm. Grades 7-12. See website for details. Walton Boy’s Basketball Summer Camp 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 678-463-6592 • joseph.goydish@cobbk12.org June 7-10. Cost: $95. >Session I: Rising 4th-6th graders – 10am-12:30pm. >Session II: Rising 7th-10th graders – 1:30-4pm.
Sprayberry Academy Day Camps 2100 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta 30062 770-977-0877• www.sprayberrychildrensgroup.com May 24-July 30. Day camps for pre-K–7th grade. Call or visit website for details. TellTale Theatre Summer Camps 585 Cobb Parkway, Suite A-4, Marietta 30060 770-427-8206 • www.telltalethatre.com Age 3-high schoolers. Visit website for camp offerings. Terrell Mill Junior Summer Tennis Camps 480 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta 30067 770-644-2771 • prca.cobbcountyga.gov May 24-July 23. Ages 3-16. 9am-12noon. Beginners will learn basic strokes and strategies; advanced players will participate in advanced drills, conditioning and competition. Cost: $60-120.
Walton High School – Fun Camp 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 678-463-6592 • rocky.hidalgo@cobbk12.org www. raidersfb.com June 7-10. 9am-12pm. Co-ed ages 6-12. A variety of competitive games that emphasize the development of athletic skills and are designed to increase a child’s understanding of teamwork and cooperation. Cost. $85.
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Day camps Walton High School – Fundamental Football Camp 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 678-463-6592 • rocky.hidalgo@cobbk12.org www.raidersfb.com June 21-23. 9am-12noon. Ages 7-14. Instruction on the basics of football, teamwork and cooperation through competitive individual and group drills. Cost: $100. Wheeler High School - Camp G.A.M.E.S. (Girls Advancing in Math, Engineering and Science) 375 Holt Road NE, Marietta 30068 770-578-3266 • www.wheelermagnet.com June 14-18. 9am-3pm. Designed for 4th-6th grade girls interested in science and engineering. Cost: $250. Wheeler High School – Science Spectrum Summer Camp 375 Holt Road NE, Marietta 30068 770-578-3266 • www.wheelermagnet.com June 7-11. 9am-3pm. Designed for 12-14 year-olds interested in science and engineering. Cost: $300. YMCA >McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 770-977-5991 >Northeast Cobb YMCA 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 678-569-9622 www.atlymcacamps.com May 24-July 23. Weekly half- and full-day pre-school, sports, specialty and teen camps. Visit website for details.
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vacation bible schoolS Name, Address & Contact Info
Program Name
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Dates
Time
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“Boabab Blast”
Preschool 5th grade
Monday-Friday June 21-25
9am-12noon
$60/child
“Camp Edge: Experience & Discover God Everywhere”
3 yrs. (completed preschool)5th grade
Monday-Friday June 22-26
9am-12noon
Suggested $10 donation per child
Crossview Baptist Church 1100 Piedmont Road • Marietta 30066 770-973-0063 • www.crossviewbaptist.org
“Club VBS Route 254”
3 years (potty trained)rising 5th grade
Monday–Friday June 14-18
6:30am–8:30pm
Free
East Cobb Church of Christ 5240 Roswell Road • Marietta 30062 770-587-5999 • www.eastcobbcoc.org
“Searching for Jesus”
3 years-4th grade
Saturday-Sunday July 10-11
9qm–2pm
Free
East Cobb Presbyterian Church 4616 Roswell Road NE • Marietta 30062 770-973-4114 • www.ecpca.org
“High Seas Expedition”
4 yearsrising 5th grade
Sunday-Thursday June 6-10
6pm–8pm
$10 donation requested
East Cobb United Methodist Church 2325 Roswell Road • Marietta, GA 30062 770-971-3643 • www.eastcobbumc.org
“Camp Edge: Experience & Discover God Everywhere”
3 years-5th grade
Sunday-Thursday June 7-11
6pm–8:30pm
$10/child
Eastminster Presbyterian Church 3125 Sewell Mill Road • Marietta 30062 770-977-2976 • www.groupvbs.com
“High Seas Expedition”
4 years– 5th grade
Monday–Friday June 7–11
9am–12:15pm
Free ($5/T-shirt)
Eastside Baptist Church 2450 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-971-2323 ext. 128 • www.ebcfamily.org
“Son Quest Rainforest VBS”
5 years-6th grade
Sunday-Thursday June 27-July 1
Sunday: 5pm-7pm Monday-Thursday 9am-12:30pm
Free
Faith Lutheran Curch 2111 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-973-8877 • www.faithlcms.org
“High Seas Expedition”
3 years (potty trained)6th grade
Monday-Friday June 7-11
9am-12noon
Free
Holy Family Church 3401 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-973-0038 • www.holyfamilycc.org
“Joseph and His Journey to Egypt”
4 years-10 years (11 years can volunteer)
Monday-Friday June 14-18
10am-12noon
$35/child, $45/2 children, $50/3 or more children
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2922 Sandy Plains Road • Marietta 30066 770-971-4600 • www.holytrinitymarietta.org
“High Seas Expedition, Exploring the Mighty Love of God”
3 years– 5th grade (completed)
Monday–Friday June 14–18
9am–12noon
$10 for T-shirt & supplies
Playcation (check website for locations)
Kindergarten –5th Grade (completed)
Monday–Thursday June 21-24
Check website
Free
Lutheran Church of the Incarnation 1200 Indian Hills Parkway • Marietta 30068 770-971-2738 • www.lcilutheran.org
“Gospel Light’s SonQuest Rainforest”
3 years (potty trained)-5th grade
Monday–Friday June 28-July 2
9am–12noon 5-7:30pm (July 2 cookout)
$30 (shirt, snack and CD)
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-971-2880 • www.mtbethel.org
“Galactic Blast VBS: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God”
4 years by Sept. 1 -rising 6th grade
Monday–Friday June 28 - July 2
9am-12noon
$30 ($50 after June 1)
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-971-2880 • www.mtbethel.org
“High Seas Expedition: Exploring the Mighty Love of God”
4 years by Sept. 1 -rising 6th grade
Monday–Friday July 19-23
9:30am–12:30pm
$30 ($50 after June 1)
“High Seas Expedition”
K3-K completed
Monday–Friday June 14-18
9am–12:30pm
$20
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road NE • Marietta 30062 770-552-6400 • www.st-ann.org Covenant Presbyterian Church 2881 Canton Road • Marietta 30066 770-422-5130 • www.covpres.com
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30068 770-793-6561 • www.johnsonferry.org
Mt. Paran North Church of God 1700 Allgood Road • Marietta 30062 770-578-9081 • www.mtparan.com
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Program Name
Age
Dates
Time
Cost
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 1770 Johnson Ferry Road â&#x20AC;˘ Marietta 30062 770-971-1465 â&#x20AC;˘ www.mtzionumc.org
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Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday July 13-17
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$30/child; Maximum $90/family
Noonday Baptist Church 4121 Canton Road â&#x20AC;˘ Marietta 30066 770-926-6138 â&#x20AC;˘ www.noondaychurch.org
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4 years by Sept 1 -8th grade
Sunday-Friday June 12-16
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3 years (potty trained)-5th grade
Monday-Friday June 21-25
9am-12noon
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Powers Ferry United Methodist Church 245 Powers Ferry Road â&#x20AC;˘ Marietta 30067 770-973-5271 â&#x20AC;˘ www.powerumc.com
â&#x20AC;&#x153;High Seas Expeditionâ&#x20AC;?
3 years (pottytrained)-5th grade
Monday-Friday June 7-11
9:30am-12:30pm
Free
Sandy Plains Baptist Church 2825 Sandy Plains Road â&#x20AC;˘ Marietta 30066 770-971-8525 â&#x20AC;˘ www.sandyplains.org
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Pre-K (completed)-6th grade
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Shallowford Falls Community Church 3662 Shallowford Road â&#x20AC;˘ Marietta 30062 770-565-4282 ext. 51 â&#x20AC;˘ www.shallowfordfalls.com
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Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday June 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19
10am-12pm
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3 years-6th grade
Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday June 20-24
6:30-8:30pm
Free
Pilgrimage United Church of Christ 3755 Sandy Plains Road â&#x20AC;˘ Marietta 30066 770-971-0007 â&#x20AC;˘ www.pilgrimageucc.org/we/vbs.asp
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Community Calendar Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: 678-355-3413. Every Monday and Friday Guided Tour of the Strand. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 10am. $5. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org. Every Wednesday Ultimate Playdate. Take an outdoor break for some fresh air and family-friendly music with Jay Memory of Memory Dean performing old favorites and sing-alongs. 4-7pm. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.eastcobbpark.org. Every Saturday Free Arts and Crafts classes at Lakeshore Learning Materials. Make a Mother’s Day jewelry holder, a mini-megaphone, tear-art tambourine, play tic-tac-toe, or make silly sunglasses! 11am-3pm. Ages 3 and up. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-3100 or www.lakeshorelearning.com. Every Sunday Kabbalah Café. Delve into the mystical secrets of Judaism based on the Chassidic teachings of Tanya. This tale of two souls will give you the tools to understand yourself in unprecedented ways. 9:30-10:30am. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-565-4412 or www.chabadofcobb.com.
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Through May 30 His Eye is on the Sparrow presented by Theatre in the Square. The inspiring story of actress/singer Ethel Waters, who rose from a downtrodden life in Philadelphia’s back alleys to become a celebrated talent. For audiences 16 & up. Tuesday-Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2:30pm & 7pm. No 7pm performance on Sunday, May 30. $18-$33. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-422-8369 or www.theatreinthesquare.com. May 4 Registration starts for Summer Tennis Classes at Cobb tennis centers. Classes start May 31. 9-10am. $42/session ($67/ non-residents) – 1 hour/week for 6 weeks. $21/Tots ($42/nonresidents) – ½ hour/week for 6 weeks. Terrell Mill Tennis Center, 480 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, 770-644-2771 or Harrison Tennis Center, 2653 Shallowford Road, Marietta, 770-5913151. May 6 & 7 Used Book and Curriculum Sale hosted by Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Homeschool Support Group. Gently used and new items, children’s and adult books, curriculum, schoolbooks, videos, manipulatives and games. Thursday: 4-8pm. Friday: 9am-4pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: melodeesanchez@hotmail.com. May 6-7, 13-15 Aladdin presented by Pope High School Theatrical Productions. 7pm. $10. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30061. More info: popetheater@gmail.com or www.popetheater.org. May 6-9 Sheer Exhilaration presented by Atlanta Ballet. Performances showcasing talented new choreographers who push dancers to their creative limits, an eclectic mix of dance styles. Thursday: 7:30pm. Friday: 8pm. Saturday: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. Adults: $22-$122. Students: $17-$92. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 404-892-3303 or www.atlantaballet.com. May 7 Deadline for tickets to Rockin’ at the River- An Evening of Southern Music benefiting the Chattahoochee Nature Center on May 15. 6pm: Patron Party. 7:30pm: Southern Music Extravaganza. $250/Patron Party. $125/general admission7:30pm. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org. First Friday Art Walk with more than thirty merchants hosting artists in their stores and featuring Artists’ Alley, an intimate exhibit of juried artists showing a wide variety of styles. Start your Art Walk at any one of the participating venues, have your map stamped at each participating location, and be one of the first 100 to return the completed map (with at least 15 locations) to Art Walk Headquarters in Artists’ Alley, and receive a free gift bag. Historic Marietta Square. More info: www.artwalkmarietta.com. Chita Rivera: My Broadway. An evening of music with twotime Tony Award winner Chita Rivera performing songs from her legendary Broadway career, including numbers from West Side Story, Sweet Charity, Chicago, Bye, Bye, Birdie and more. $50-$250. 8pm. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
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Community Calendar May 7-8 Integrating Social Media Conference designed for marketing and PR professionals, small business and nonprofits. Learn firsthand workable, real-world methods from social media experts. Friday: 10am-2:30pm. Saturday: 8am-5pm. $199-$399. Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw 30144. More info: Carole Arnold, 770-423-6924 or carnol27@kennesaw.edu. May 7-9, 13-15 Glorious! presented by Centerstage North. Based on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, the legendary New York heiress and socialite who wanted to be a great operatic diva despite having one of the worst singing voices in history, and who used all her money, charm and unstoppable willpower to make it happen. $12. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. Saturday, May 15: 2pm-tickets $6. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-516-3330 or www.centerstagenorth.org. May 7 & 14 Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Frog Frolics. Guided night hikes, wetlands to wade into, songs around the campfire, nocturnal wildlife sights, signs and sounds. Bring your flashlight. 8:30-10:30pm. Free but reservations required. $3 parking/free with annual pass. Cochran Shoals, 1615 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info/reservations: 678-5381200. May 7-June 4 Georgia Artists: A Juried Exhibit, a showcase of accepted work by established and emerging artists from across Georgia in various mediums. Opening reception Friday, 6:30-8:30pm. Free/open to the public. Exhibit: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5pm. Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry Road NW, Sandy Springs. More info: 404-303-6172. May 8 Portrait Society of Atlanta’s 2010 Spring Juried National Exhibition Reception hosted by the Gallery at Paper Mill Village. Artists from around the U.S. will participate in this event. 6-9pm. The Gallery at Paper Mill Village, 255 Village Parkway, Suite 320, Marietta 30067. More info: Donna Thomas, 678755-1079, dthomas555@aol.com, or www.thegalleryatpapermillvillage.com. Glory in the Garden, a “Chastain-style” concert to benefit the Marietta Educational Garden Center, featuring local band, Brother Whitock. 7pm. $15/person or $120/table for 8. $250/sponsor table. Pack a picnic dinner or order through the Marietta Educational Garden Center. Prizes for the bestdecorated table. Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-427-3494 or mgardenc@bellsouth.net or www.mariettagardencenter.com. May 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 Twelve Angry Men presented by Blackwell Playhouse. Saturdays: 8pm. Sunday Matinees: 3pm. No show May 9. $18/adults. $16/seniors, students, military & teachers. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 678-213-3311 or www.blackwellplayhouse.com. May 8-10 Gem and Mineral Show & Auction. Educational exhibits, club displays, mineral and fossil specimen auction at 1pm on Saturday. Hourly adult and junior door prizes. Special drawings for a junior and their school. 30+ dealers. Free. FridaySaturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: Noon-5pm. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-9798331 or www.gamineral.org/may-show.htm.
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May 8, 15, 22 Snow White presented by Children’s Playhouse Productions. 11am & 3pm. $8/ages 3 & up. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 678-213-3311 or www.blackwellplayhouse.com. May 9 Free Admission at Bulloch Hall. 1-3pm. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell 30075. More info: 770-992-1731. Organ-Piano Concert by John Innes, performing theater and classic organ/piano stylings. 6pm. Free. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More info: 770-971-2880. Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Concert. 3pm, 5:30pm, & 7:30pm. $5. Dr. Bobbie Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw. More info: 770-429-7016 or www.cobbsymphony.org . May 10 St. Andrew United Methodist Men Golf Outing 2010 to support local families in need. Registration: 7:30-8:30am . Tee time: 9am. $94/player. Sponsorships available. Eagle Watch Golf Course, 3055 Eagle Watch Drive, Woodstock. More info: 770924-7204 or www.thepumpkinchurch.org/golf-outing. May 11 Health Fair 2010 presented by Cobb Senior Services for seniors 55+, caregivers and adult children. Health screenings and over 40 vendors. Free and open to the public. C. Freeman Poole Senior Center, 4025 S. Hurt Road, Smyrna. More info: 770528-1445 or 770-801-3400 or www.cobbseniors.org. May 11, 18, 25 Business Essentials presented by Kennesaw State University Small Business Development Center. Learn Accounting Essentials, Finance Essentials, and A Practical Approach to Building Business Value. 6-9pm. $99/session or $249/3-part series. Kennesaw State University, Room 464, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw. More info: 770-423-6450 or www.coles.kennesaw.edu/sbdc.
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Community Calendar May 13 Cobb County District 3 Candidates’ Forum. Cobb County’s District 3 commissioner candidates will answer questions. 7pm. Piedmont Baptist Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta 30066. More info: Northeast Cobb Business Association, cantonroadba.org. May 14 Cobb Executive Women Luncheon with speaker, Dr. Sanford Chandler, president, Chattahoochee Technical College. 11:30am-1pm. $20 online (ends noon, May 12). $35 at door. The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, 17th Floor, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org. Lunch and Learn presented by Cobb County Master Gardeners. Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour-long presentation by Eddie Rhoades on composting. Learn about green manure cover drops, mulch, composting and aerobically activated compost tea. 12-1pm. Free. Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070. Movie Night starts at dusk with an outdoor screening of a popular family flick. Arrive early picnic, enjoy the playground and park, music and concessions. Free. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.eastcobbpark.org. America’s Heartland performed by the Michael O’Neal Singers. This musical tour explores the soul of our country through America’s best-loved folk music. 8pm. Advance tickets: $20/ adults; $15/students & seniors. At door: $22/adults; $17/ students & seniors. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-594-7974 or www.mosingers.com.
May 15 4th Annual Celebrating Stardom Fundraiser hosted by MUST Ministries. The evening includes dinner, auction, entertainment and recognizing the MUST servant leader award winner, Dr. Greg Simone, president and CEO of WellStar Health System. 6-9:30pm. $100 or $1,500 table sponsorship for 10 seats and name in program. Waverly Renaissance Hotel, 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-427-9862 or www.mustministries.org. Rockin’ at the River- An Evening of Southern Music benefiting the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Music provided by Will Scruggs Jazz Fellowship, The Mike Veal Band, Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck and The DejaBlue Grass Band. Dressy casual attire. 6pm: Patron Party. 7:30pm: Southern Music Extravaganza. $250/Patron Party at 6pm. $125/general admission at 7:30pm. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org. May 15-16 Terrell Mill Jr. Satellite Tennis Tournament. BG(10-18)s. $20. Register by May 11. Terrell Mill Tennis Center, 480 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: 770-644-2771. May 16 Pony Up for Theatre in the Square! Bring a picnic and enjoy a day of fun and excitement with friends and family, including a polo match with the Scuppernong Polo Team, while raising funds for Theatre in the Square. Grounds open at 12pm. $30 ($25/Theatre subscribers). $10/age 13 and over. $250/VIP ticket. Sponsorship packages available. Chukkar Farms & Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta. More info: 770422-8369, ext. 10 or www.theatreinthesquare.com.
May 14-15 Church Garage Sale benefiting youth group pilgrimage. Furniture, sporting goods, baby items, bikes, clothing, home décor, books, electronics and more. Friday: 8am-4pm. Sunday: 8am-2pm. St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: www.peterandpaul.org.
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Community Calendar May 19 26th Annual Salute to Women of Achievement Luncheon & Benefit sponsored by the YWCA honoring Atlanta’s premier female role models through the Academy of Women Achievers and recognizing Nancy Grace of CNN as this year’s Woman of Achievement. 12-1:30pm. $125. Georgia World Congress Center, downtown Atlanta. More info/tickets: Justine Boyd, 404-328-6338 or Keel Rickenbacker, 404-835-1622. The Metropolitan Opera – Live in HD – Armida (Encore Presentation). 6:30pm. $18. Merchants Walk Stadium Cinemas 12, 1301 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 678-560-3280. May 20 Business to Business Expo presented by Cobb Chamber of Commerce. More than 150 companies showcase their products and services to more than 1,000 attendees. 4-7pm. Free. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: Tya Dawson, 770-859-2341 or tdawson@cobbchamber.org. May 20-22 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. Stop #1 for the 2010 tour before continuing to Texas, Kentucky, Colorado and Tennessee. On land, catch athlete interviews, food, shopping, interactive live music and the largest wake party. $5/online. $10/day of event. $5/ages 6-11. 9am-8pm. Dallas Landing Park, 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth. More info: 770-917-1234 or www. prowakeboardtour.com.
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May 20-June 6 Go Wild in Roswell Photographic Exhibit, a juried show of creatures, critters and all things of the great outdoors at Bulloch Hall, presented by Bulloch Hall and the Roswell Photographic Society. MondaySaturday: 10am-3pm. Sunday: 1-3pm. $8/adults. $7/seniors. $6/6-18 years. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731 or www.bullochhall.org. May 21-22 “Roswell’s Heritage at Smith Plantation”: A Standard Flower Show at Smith Plantation Home sponsored by Roswell Garden Club. Friday: 3-5pm. Saturday: 10am-3pm. Free admission to flower show. Tours of the home: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ children. Archibald Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell. More info: 770-641-3978. May 21-23 North Georgia Home and Garden Show featuring fine home furniture, accessories, remodeling, interior design, kitchens and baths, appliances, home theaters, home improvements, pools, spas, patios, landscaping, and an array of products and services for the interior and exterior of the home, all under one roof. Friday: 11am-8pm. Saturday: 9am-9pm. Sunday: 10am6pm. $5. Free/15 and under. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 404-805-9281 or www.pceshows.com. May 22 “Prayers for Debi Now” Community Yard Sale hosted by Larry H. Miller, DDS. Proceeds will go to Debi Cook to help with her medical expenses due to cancer treatment. 8am-? Larry H.Miller, DDS, 845 Shaw Park Road, Marietta. More info: 770-597-4840 or pattiwashere@aol.com. Lost in the Woods Safety & Survival, a basic overview of general survival skills with topics including medicinal and edible plants, signaling, photos of venomous and non-venomous snakes, encounters with wild animals, how to treat insect bites and stings, and the most important things to keep in your day pack. 2:30pm4:30pm. $8/members. $12/non-members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055, ext. 222 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
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Community Calendar May 23 The Spirit of America Concert – An American Portrait featuring keyboard artist/arranger, Mac Frampton and a special salute to World War II veterans, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the end of WWII. 5pm. Free. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-9712880. May 24 Beginner Fly Fishing Workshop. Join Chris Scalley, owner of River Through Atlanta guide service, to learn proper fishing techniques for new and beginning fisher folk. For ages 12 and up. 9-11am. $35/members. $40/non-members. Fee includes all rods and equipment. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055, ext. 222 or www.chattnaturecenter.org. May 28 Glover Park Concert Series: Pieces of Eight. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert of beach music. 8pm. Free. Limited number of tables available for rent. Historic Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov. May 28-30 Harrison Jr. GA State Qual. Warm-Up Championship Tennis. BG(10-18)s. $21. Register by May 24. Harrison Tennis Center, 2653 Shallowford Road, Marietta • 770-591-3151. May 28-31 Chattahoochee River Adult Singles Championships Tennis. M(Open, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70)s; W(Open, 30, 40)s. $17. Register by May 24. Terrell Mill Tennis Center, 480 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: 770-644-2771.
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May 30-31 Nibble & Nosh Fest: A Taste of Jewish Food and Fun. Enjoy sample size portions of Jewish foods priced $1-$3, entertainment, children’s activities, and craft vendors. Sunday: 11am-7pm. Monday: 11am-6pm. Comedy Night at Noshfest with Jerry Farber at 7:30pm, Sunday. Tickets: $10/advance, $15/at door. Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Bess Leiti, 404-580-4928 or www.noshfest.com. May 31 Roswell Remembers – Georgia’s largest Memorial Day celebration in the Memorial Garden at Roswell City Hall. Exhibits: 10am. Military ceremony: 11am. Patriotic music and more. Picnic afterwards or purchase BBQ on site. 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell. More info: 770-640-3253 or www. roswellmemorialday.com. June 4 First Friday Art Walk with more than thirty merchants hosting artists in their stores and featuring Artists’ Alley, an intimate exhibit of juried artists showing a wide variety of styles. Start your Art Walk at any one of the participating venues, have your map stamped at each participating location, and be one of the first 100 to return the completed map to Art Walk Headquarters in Artists’ Alley, and receive a free gift bag. Historic Marietta Square. More info: www.artwalkmarietta.com. June 5 25th Annual Magnolia Ball-Silver Anniversary. Proceeds will go toward recreating the 1840’s service yard and the construction of the buildings that formed it. 7pm. $150. Black tie. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: Pam Billingsley,770-992-1731, ext. 223, or www.bullochhall.org.
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Community Calendar June 5-6 Georgia Lacrosse Classic III. Five high velocity games with top high school and middle school players from across the state. Saturday: 9am-6pm. Sunday: 10am-6pm. $10/game day admission. Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. More info: pete.manderano@cobbk12.org.
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June 6 Putting for Pink. Mini-golf, golf clinic, games and more to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day for the Cure. 1-5pm. $10 in advance. $12 at door. Under 3 free. The Swing Factory, 14825 Highway 92, Woodstock. More info: Jennifer Porter, 404-326-4166; Traci Bednar, 678-697-6308; or The Swing Factory, 678-494-1999.
Lassiter High School: May 22, 4pm Roswell Street Baptist Church 774 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060
Kell High School: May 22, 12:30pm Roswell Street Baptist Church 774 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060
Pope High School: May 21, 6:30pm Roswell Street Baptist Church 774 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060
June 7 The Carpenter Open 14th Anniversary Golf Outing hosted by the Knights of Columbus to support their charitable initiatives. Limited to 35 foursomes. $125/registration includes green fees, golf cart, giveaways, continental breakfast, buffet lunch and cash bar. 7am registration. 9am shot gun start. Sponsorships and prize donations welcome. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta 30068. More info: Jim Gust, 770649-0745 or Phil Pennartz, 770-642-0084.
Sprayberry High School: May 22, 7:30pm Roswell Street Baptist Church 774 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060 Walton High School: May 21, 4pm Kennesaw State University Convocation Center 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw 30144 Wheeler High School: May 22, 9am Roswell Street Baptist Church 774 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060
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Marietta Greek Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church presents the 20th Annual Marietta Greek Festival May 14-16. The Marietta Greek Festival will be held on the Church grounds at 3431 Trickum Road in East Cobb. Many people in the East Cobb community have watched The Marietta Greek Festival grow from its humble beginnings at the Cobb County Civic Center, to an anticipated, yearly community event held on the church’s beautiful grounds. 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the Marietta tradition, and all are invited to come celebrate and escape to Greece! From the homemade Greek food and pastries, the live Greek music, authentic Greek dancing, and so much more, it is fun for the whole family! Festival guests will enjoy traditional ethnic specialties such as moussaka, pastitsio, dolmades and the great gyro sandwich. Exquisite Greek pastries, breads, cheese and spinach pies and honey puffs are highlights you won’t want to miss. On the lighter side, the Taverna serves a delicious variety of Greek hors d’oeuvres and salads along with imported beer and wines. The Marietta Greek Festival features a cultural exhibit, live Greek folk music and costumed dance groups, and guests are invited to join in the dancing following. Church tours are also offered throughout the weekend. Visitors to an Orthodox church are usually impressed by the rich color, distinctive iconography and beauty of the interior of an
Orthodox church. The art and design of the church not only create a distinctive atmosphere of worship, but also reflect and embody many of the fundamental beliefs of Orthodoxy. Come and learn about the symbolism of the beautiful Byzantine-style sanctuary. Over a dozen authentic vendors set up their shops inside the Festival’s Agora (Marketplace). Come by to see items created in the Greek tradition, such as fine imported Greek jewelry, handmade linens, hip scarves, delicious Greek cuisine, Greek cookbooks and travel books, decorative art pieces, hand done oil paintings, beautiful Mediterranean candle holders, glass blown items and wood crafted items from the Holy Land--just to name a few. You will find an endless assortment of items that reflect the Greek culture and its traditions. Come to the Marietta Greek Festival, and be Greek for a day! This East Cobb tradition opens Friday, May 14th, at 3 pm. Kids eat FREE on Friday from 3 – 6 pm. The fun continues on Saturday, May 15th, 10am - 11pm, and concludes Sunday, May 16th, 11 am – 7 pm. Admission is just $2 (kids 12 and under are FREE). The Marietta Greek Festival is held at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 3431 Trickum Road, Marietta, 30066. Log onto www.mariettagreekfestival.org for coupons, special offers and more festival information. We look forward to celebrating this 20th Anniversary with you and your families!!! OPA!
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Pet Rescue Groups Arrange Pet Adoptions All Paws Considered 770-640-5550 An all-volunteer non-profit no-kill pet rescue organization that rescues neglected, abused and homeless animals and provides them with needed medical care and rehabilitation until a permanent home can be found. Adoptions: Saturday, 11am-5pm, PetSmart, 1285 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068. Atlanta Canine Adoption Project (ACAP) 729@bellsouth.net • ww.acap.petfinder.com ACAP is dedicated to the welfare of animals in need. An allvolunteer canine rescue organization located in the metro Atlanta area whose mission is to find loving homes for the deserving animals in their care and to provide community education to promote responsible pet ownership. Adoptions: Every Saturday, 1-4pm, PetSmart, 3221 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. Atlanta Pet Rescue 720 14th St. NW • Atlanta 30318 404-815-6680 • www.atlantapetrescue.org Atlanta Pet Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-based no-kill animal shelter dedicated to rescuing unwanted pets. We provide compassionate care of homeless dogs and cats. Adoptions: Tuesday-Friday, 11am-4pm. Saturday: 12-5pm. Atlanta Humane Society & SPCA Veterinary Clinic 981 Howell Mill Rd. NW • Atlanta 30318 Main: 404-875-5331 • Clinic: 404-875-6420 www.atlantahumane.org Adoptions: Monday-Friday: 11am-7pm. Saturday-Sunday: 10am-6pm. Cobb County Animal Control 1060 Al Bishop Drive • Marietta 30008 770-499-4136 Adoptions: Tuesday-Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm. Sunday: 2-5pm. Good Mews Animal Foundation 736 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30068 770-499-CATS (2287) • www.goodmews.org A non-profit organization that operates a no-kill, cage-free shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned cats. Adoptions: Saturday: 10am-4pm. Sunday: 1-4pm (except first Sunday of the month) Homeless Pets Foundation 404-451-9494 • www.homelesspets.com A non-profit organization that assists animal shelters and pet owners in need, providing critical medical care, food, foster care and comfort to homeless animals. Adoptions: Monday-Thursday: 8am-8pm & Friday: 8am-6pm, Town & Country Veterinary Clinic 1343 Gresham Road, Marietta 30007. Saturday: 11:30am-4:30pm & Sunday: 12-4:30pm, PetSmart 128 Perimeter Center W, Atlanta 30346 and PetSmart, 2540 Cumberland Blvd. SE, Smyrna 30080
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Humane Society of Cobb County 148 Fairground Street, SE • Marietta 30060 770-428-LOST (5678) • www.humanecobb.org Encourages the humane treatment of animals and proper care of pets. Offers animal control, humane education, library, lost and found and adopt-a-pet program. Adoptions: Monday-Saturday, 12-5pm, by appointment. Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption 2774 North Cobb Parkway, Suite 109-189 • Kennesaw 30152 770-325-PETS(7387) • www.mostlymutts.org Mostly Mutts works closely with animal control officers and other rescue organizations to reduce the number of animals euthanized at local shelters. Mostly Mutts provides housing, health care, training and physical and emotional care to adoptable animals until they find a new home. Mostly Mutts does not take in dogs that are owned but will offer assistance to owners that need to find homes for their animals. Adoptions: Every Saturday, 11:30am-4pm, PetSmart on Barrett Parkway just west of I-75. Our Pal’s Place 4508 Canton Road • Marietta 30066 678-795-0202 • www.ourpalsplace.org A non-profit pet adoption facility and education center dedicated to finding permanent homes for orphaned animals, provide educational services to enhance the lives of animal companions and promote positive news about animal welfare. Adoptions: Saturday-Sunday, 1-5pm. Paws Atlanta 5287 Covington Highway • Decatur 30035 770-593-1155 • www.pawsatlanta.org Adoptions: Monday: 12-3:30pm. Tuesday-Friday, 12-5:30pm. Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5:30pm. Second Chance Animal Rescue & Adoptions www.secondchancedogs.org An all volunteer, non-profit animal rescue group dedicated to rescuing as many dogs from death row at county run animal controls as possible and placing them in perfect homes. Adoptions: Saturday-Sunday at various PetSmarts. See website. Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society 404-705-7297 • www.smalldoghumane.org A non-profit charitable organization dedicated to finding loving homes for homeless dogs in the Atlanta area. Adoptions: Weekends at PetCo, Whole Foods Shopping Center, 5938 Roswell Rd. NE, Sandy Springs 30328 and PetSmart, North Point Shopping Center, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta 30022. Various times. See website. Southern Hope Humane Society 900 Mansell Road, Suite 23 • Roswell 30076 770-641-1211 • www.southernhope.org This non-profit, no-kill humane society takes in animals frommetro Atlanta animal control shelters and adopts them out. Adoptions: Saturday-Sunday, 12-5pm.
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dining guide American Copeland’s of New Orleans > 3131 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200 Atlanta 30339 770-612-3311 > 1142 Barrett Parkway Kennesaw 30144 770-919-9612 Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 10am-10pm (Brunch served 10am-3pm) The ultimate New Orleans Experience… specializing in New Orleans and American Specialties: fish, chicken, PRIME steaks, seafood, pastas, sandwiches, salads and kid’s menu. Sunday brunch, Private Banquet Facilities and Catering
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French Café Paris 1100 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-851-9061 Mon-Sat: 8am-9pm; Sun: 8am-3pm East Cobb’s neighborhood bistro specializing in really fresh, homemade fare. Soups, salads, grilled sandwiches, breakfast all day, quiche, crepes and dinner specials.a
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Basil Wraps 2800 Canton Road Marietta 30066 770-514-9990 Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm Mediterranean Grill 1255 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 678-996-0045 www.mediterraneangrill.com Dine in, carry out and catering available.
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Recipe of the Month Submitted by East Cobb resident, Kari Squire My mother passed away suddenly 15 years ago in 1995. I was pregnant with my first child at the time. Before children I had a fastpaced career which required me to travel a lot so I rarely cooked. I really didn’t know much about cooking at all. After I had my first child I made the decision to be a stay-at-home mom. I felt like one of my “new” responsibilities was to cook dinner for my family every re Kari Squi evening. Without my knowledge, my mother had decided before she died to write out recipe cards of all of her favorite dishes for me hoping that one day I would find use for them. This is something I treasure every day! I love that they are all in her handwriting instead of typed. It makes me feel like she’s right in the kitchen with me. I’d like to pay tribute to my mother on this Mother’s Day in hopes to inspire other mother’s to provide this same gift to their daughters. I promise your daughters will be forever grateful! I would like to share one of my favorite recipes from my mother’s “recipe box”. My children request it as their birthday meal every year.
Beef & Noodles Ingredients • 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat • 16 ounces frozen egg noodles • 5 teaspoons beef bouillon • 1 cup chopped onion or 2 teaspoons minced onion • ¼ cup chopped parsley or 2 teaspoons parsley flakes Directions: In a large pan or dutch oven place beef stew meat. Add 2 ½ quarts water, onion and parsley. Bring to a boil. Add bouillon and dissolve. Lower heat to simmer. Drop in frozen egg noodles, stirring to separate. Simmer 50 minutes. Depending on the meat you might have to skim the fat from the top. This recipe can also be made with chicken and chicken bouillon. Do you have a family recipe handed down from generation to generation? Or maybe a favorite dish that always gets rave reviews from your family and friends? Well, the EAST COBBER wants to know about them. Show off your favorite recipes in our feature, ‘Recipe of the Month.’ Email them to recipes@eastcobber.com, Re: ‘Recipe of the Month’. Please include your name and contact information with the recipe.
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Farmers markets are gaining popularity throughout Cobb County thanks to farmers with organic fruits and vegetables, gardeners with fresh flowers and plants, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods – from yummy desserts to local raw honey and homemade sauces and jellies. If you’re craving locally-grown, fresh produce, here’s a list of farmers markets close to East Cobbers: Acworth Farmers Market Main and Lemon Streets Acworth Fridays: 7 am until the produce is gone or the heat is too intense. June through October. More info: 770-974-8813 Kennesaw Farmers Market 753 Watts Drive Adams Park Soccer Field Parking Lot Kennesaw Tuesdays: 7am-1pm More info: 770-794-7075 Marietta Square Farmers Market Historic Marietta Square – on North Park Square Saturdays: 9am-12noon, May-December More info: Johnny Fulmer, 770-499-9393 www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net Paper Mill Farmers Market Paper Mill Village @ 255 Village Parkway, Marietta 30067 Start Date: May 13th Thursdays: 3:30pm-7pm More info: Lisa Graham, 678-469-4504 Riverside Farmers Market 575 Riverside Road, Roswell 30350. Saturdays: 8am-12noon, rain or shine More info: 404-613-7670 or laesta@uga.edu. Smyrna Fresh Produce Market Parking lot between Smyrna First Baptist and the Market Village 1275 Church Street SE, Smyrna Saturdays: 8am-12noon, May-Fall More info: 770-431-2863 • www.smyrnacity.com The Avenue East Cobb Farmers Market The Avenue East Cobb is 4475 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 Tuesdays: 3-7pm, April 13-August 3 More info: 770-971-9945, ext 5. Woodstock Farmers Market Fowler Street, Woodstock 30188 Saturdays, 8am-12noon, June to August 29. More info: 770-592-6056 or farmersmarket@oldetownewoodstock.com
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East Cobb Zonings and Variances for May The following is a list of zonings to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, May 4, at 9am. The Board of Commissioners will vote on these zonings Tuesday, May 18, at 9am. These listings are provided by the East Cobb Civic Association, Inc. For comments and final actions by these organizations, please visit www.eastcobb.net. Petition Z-12: Community Bank of the South, represented by John Moore, Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, LLP, requests a change in zoning from RSL with Stipulations to RSL with Stipulations for a residential development. Located on the north side of Roswell Road, east of Rushmore Drive. Size of tract is 4.2 acres. Current zoning: RSL with Stipulations. Current land use: Low Density Residential. Proposed Use: Mixed Residential Senior Living and Residential Development. Petition SLUP- 6: Metro North Soccer, represented by John Bujarski, requests a special land use permit for lighting soccer fields. Located on the north side of Paper Mill Road, west of Johnson Ferry Road. Size of tract is 28 acres. Current zoning: R-20, R-30, R-40, R-80. Current land use: Low Density Residential & Parks/Recreation/Conservation. Proposed Use: Lighting Soccer Fields. The following is a list of variances to be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday, May 12 at 1pm. Petition V-34: Anita Zinger, representing herself, requests
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to allow an accessory structure (existing) to the front of the primary structure on lot 18. Property is located on the east side of Sparrow Ridge Drive, east of Trickum Road. Size of tract is 1 acre. Current zoning: R-20. Current land use: Low Density Residential. Reason: Existing Accessory Structure. Petition V-40: Darrell and Kathleen McGowan, represented by Garvis L. Sams, Jr., Sams, Larkin, & Huff, request to (1) waive the front setback from the required 45 feet to 6 feet; and (2) waive the lot size from the required 30,000 square feet to 22,465 square feet. Property is located on the west side of Eastside Drive, south of Bishop Lake Road. Size of tract is .52 acres. Current zoning: R-30. Current land use: Low Density Residential. Reason: Addition and Variance due to lot size. Petition V-44: Deepak Sharma, representing himself, requests to waive the front setback from the required 35 feet to 29 feet. Property is located on the west side of Johnson Ferry Road, south of Powers Road (4806 Hynes Circle). Size of tract is .31 acres. Current zoning: RA-5. Current land use: Medium Density Residential. Reason: Addition. This information was provided by the East Cobb Civic Association. The East Cobb Civic Association meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm, East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. All are welcome. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206.
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The Safe America Foundation, headquartered in East Cobb County, was part of the southern anchor for a series of national events last month that helped launch a ‘No Phone Zone’ campaign with Oprah Winfrey.
Pagano committed Safe America to helping Oprah lead the “No-Phone-Zone” campaign with partners across America – involving First Ladies in many states. To learn more, call Mary Lou Pagano at 770-973-7233 or email her at marylou.pagano@safeamerica.org.
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Spectacular Easter Egg Hunt Held at Sprayberry High School On Saturday, April 3, 8,000 people gathered for the first annual Northeast Cobb Easter Egg Drop and Easter Egg Hunt. Held at Sprayberry High School, the highlight of the event was when a helicopter flew over Sprayberry’s Jim Frazier Stadium to drop thousands of eggs on the football field. In addition to collecting eggs, families and children enjoyed face painting, food and jumping on inflatables. This very special event was produced by Piedmont Baptist Church and the Northeast Cobb Business Association.
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Public Servants Receive Service Above Self Awards From East Cobb Rotary Det. Kristen Yager, Detective, Criminal Investigation Unit, Cobb County Police, Precinct 4 Detective Yager is committed to the relentless pursuit of justice. Master Sergeant (MSgt) Bonnie A. Bast Deputy Chief, Aerial Port Team, 609th Air Space Operations Center Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MSgt. Bast managed and supervised the Aerial Port Control Center which supports Air Terminal Operation Centers in their execution of the airlift mission. She managed the Theater Express program which executes the movement of cargo through commercial airlines and the i-Channel Cargo Management cell which monitors station inventories and cargo port hold times. Mary McEvoy Brumby Elementary School
ss Service Above Self Award winners: Mary McEvoy, Jerry Taft Champion, Det. Kristen Yager, and MSgt. Bonnie Bast. On March 17, the Rotary Club of East Cobb held its annual Service Above Self Awards. This is a special program where the Rotary Club honors a local educator, police officer, fire fighter and a military person who has provided service above self. Each recipient receives a personalized plaque for the work and the Rotary Club of East Cobb has commissioned a permanent plaque of all past and future recipients to be on display in the Cobb County Government Building on Lower Roswell Road. The following public servants were recognized: Firefighter Jerry Taft Champion, Jr. Cobb County Fire Department Firefighter Champion has 26 years experience with the Cobb County Fire Department. He runs the Advanced Cardiac Life Support training program. Champion was one of the original members of the Cobb County Medical Operations Team and is a paramedic instructor.
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With 15 years in education, Mary McEvoy has worked with special needs students for the last 8 years at Brumby where she is the school’s character coach. She also assists Brumby’s teachers with behavior and character plans for individual students. The ‘Service Above Self’ Award was created to honor outstanding individuals in the community and to celebrate their achievements. These outstanding citizens have been chosen by the East Cobb Rotary selection committee for their commitment and willingness to put their service to the community over themselves. The Rotary Club of East Cobb is an organization of diverse business and professional leaders who effect positive and enduring change in the lives of others. Members provide exemplary leadership and high ethical standards and volunteer commitments to youth, community, vocational, international and club service according to the values of the Rotary Four-Way Test. The Rotary Club of East Cobb is one of 32,000 clubs, encompassing 1.2 million members worldwide. For more information: visit eastcobbrotary.com.
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Lassiter High School Student Marketers Organize Fashion Makeover Campaign
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As part of its ongoing Partners in Education initiative, The Avenue® East Cobb partnered with Lassiter High School’s DECA chapter, an international organization for high school marketing students, to implement fashion marketing principles while rewarding teachers with THE STYLE upGRADE. From more than 40 nominees, Ms. Trudy Green, counselor, and Ms. Cyndi Beal, history, health inclusion and special education teacher, were each selected to win a $1,000 makeover package, including wardrobe, hair, makeup and other prizes from The Avenue. “THE STYLE upGRADE initiative has been a great opportunity for our students to develop real world marketing experience,” said Kari Palmer, marketing teacher, Lassiter High School. “Our continued partnership with The Avenue has enabled students to expand their skills beyond the classroom while also giving back to their school and community.” Fashion Marketing students, in partnership with The Avenue, were responsible for developing public relations tactics, promotional materials, online strategies to promote the contest, as well as makeover concepts for the winners.
Based on personal interviews with each of the nominees, the students selected five finalists, and promoted communitywide voting to determine the two winners. During the March 1-10 voting period, the finalists received more than 7,800 votes. “We were thrilled with the strategic thinking and marketing skills displayed by the students throughout this campaign,” said Kim Tanalgo-Minshew, Marketing Manager, The Avenue East Cobb. “The strong community response is a direct result of their dedication, and The Avenue is excited to reward these deserving teachers.” On March 15, the teachers received their makeovers, including apparel and accessories from Aerosoles, Chico’s and Talbots, eyeglasses courtesy of LensCrafters, and hair styling and makeup courtesy of Van Michael Salon. The transformations were filmed and edited by Lassiter’s Broadcast Video students and will be unveiled to the school at the end of the month on the school-wide video announcements and online at www.thestyleupgrade.com.
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Morgan Falls Bridge Information Meeting The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will conduct an informational public meeting on May 12, regarding the proposed Morgan Falls bridge and connecting trails. The meeting will be from 7–8:45 p.m. at the East Cobb Library in the Kroger shopping center at the corner of Johnson Ferry Road and Lower Roswell Road (4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 510). The purpose of the meeting is to provide information on the proposed project, the Environmental Assessment process, the alternatives being considered, and the Choosing by Advantages process that will be used to select the preferred alternative. At this time a preferred alternative has not been selected. A question and answer period will follow the initial presentation. Public comments will be allowed as time permits, but will not be recorded or compiled. The meeting is primarily informational, to ensure that interested parties have an opportunity to understand the alternatives being considered and the process being used to select the preferred alternative. The next formal public comment period will occur when the draft Environmental Assessment is released later this year. For further information, please contact the park at 678-538-1200.
Outdoor Burning Ban Returns May 1 The annual outdoor burning ban goes into effect for Cobb and much of north Georgia Saturday, May 1. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issues a ban on open burning through Sept. 30 of each year for 54 counties. Cobb Fire and Emergency Services is responsible for enforcing the ban in unincorporated Cobb and the cities of Acworth, Kennesaw and Powder Springs. During the ban, no one may burn leaves, tree limbs or other yard waste, forest land or use air curtain destructors for commercial burning. Recreational fires and bonfires are allowed under certain circumstances and restrictions. For more information, call 770-528-8310 or visit cobbcounty.org/fire.
East Cobb Civic Association To Sponsor A Candidates Forum Save May 26th at 7PM at the East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta for this very informative evening. For more information, visit www.eastcobb.net.
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Career Groups Help East Cobbers With unemployment rates still creeping up, the EAST COBBER has compiled a list of job search resources and events in the East Cobb area. These groups provide support and expertise in assisting the job seeker with resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, and job leads. Many meet at or are sponsored by a church, but all job seekers are welcome. Often a contact with the groups listed below (or their websites) will lead you to other groups that are geographically convenient to you. Faith Lutheran Church 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 770-973-8877 (Bill Patrick) • www.faithlcms.org
Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 770-552-6400, ext. 6104 • www.st-ann.org > Career Quest Every Tuesday, 6:45pm Eastminster Presbyterian Church 3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta 30062 770-516-1113 (Mike Moran) • moranmichael@bellsouth.net www.epres.org > Job Seekers Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8am Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-354-1530 (Gene Caudle) • genec41@bellsouth.net > Job Seekers Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7-9pm
Meet Your Future Clients, Customers and Business Associates Transforming East Cobb by developing business leaders through Networking and Education with an emphasis on Community. The ECBA meets monthly at The Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road, at 11:30am for lunch, networking and a great speaker.
JobSeeker Group Every Tuesday, 7-10am The Varsity, 2790 Town Center Drive NW, Kennesaw www.jobseekers.org • jobseekers@bellsouth.net Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 678-784-520 • crossroads@jfbc.org • www.jfbc.org > Crossroads Career Network Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 678-560-7230 • kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org www.mtbethel.org > Career Ministry Roswell United Methodist Church 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell 30075 770-993-6218 • www.rumc.com > Crossroads Career Network Every 2nd and 4th Monday, 5:45pm (dinner-donation requested) Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta 30066 678-642-3727 (Mike Lang) • mike@lang.net www.transfiguration.com > Career Care Quarterly workshops – call for schedule
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CONTACT THE EAST COBBER Please send achievements and announcements of your club, along with photographs, to EAST COBBER, P.O. Box 672121, Marietta, GA 30006. Or e-mail clubnews@eastcobber.com. Photos should be attached to the e-mail. Due to the large volume received, we regret that we cannot return materials.
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Local Vet Receives Mercer Lifetime Achievement Award The Georgia Veterinary Medical Association in conjunction with the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine presented Dr. Henry Bohn the 2009 J.T. Mercer Award. This award recognizes “an individual who has spent a lifetime of devotion to the care of animals; whose contributions to the veterinary profession have advanced the profession in Georgia; who has promoted continuing ss Dr. Henry Bohn education for veterinarians in Georgia; who exemplifies professionalism in the practice of veterinary medicine; who supports the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine; and who is an inspiration to other veterinarians.” This is the highest honor given to a Georgia veterinarian. Dr. Bohn has mentored young veterinarians and students, encouraging them to participate in organized veterinary medicine at both the state and local levels. He helped
form the Cobb County Veterinary Medical Association, the Cobb Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Animal Emergency Clinic of Sandy Springs and the Cherokee Emergency Clinic. He has served in every office of the Greater Atlanta Veterinary Medical Society. He helped establish the GVMA Veterinary Drug and Alcohol Committee and served as its chairperson for ten years. He created and endowed the Henry Bohn Award for the Cobb County VMA to recognize veterinarians whose efforts had advanced that organization. He presently serves on the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bohn established a Boy Scout Veterinary Explorer group for Cobb County and has worked with Cobb County Animal Control, serving on their board of directors for 14 years. He also developed and coordinated the cooperative spay neuter and health exam program for the Cobb shelter with the Cobb County VMA. He has been recognized as Veterinarian of the Year for both the Greater Atlanta VMS and the GVMA. East Cobber Dr. Bohn is a member of the Presidents’ Club at UGA, the College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association, and served on the admission committee interview team for several years. He still actively recruits and encourages qualified students. Dr. Bohn has owned East Cobb Veterinary Clinic since 1974.
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Health & Wellness ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture and Wellness Center Dr. Li Hua Shu, TCMD – Licensed Acupuncturist 1000 Johnson Ferry Road Suite A-130 • Marietta 30068 678-560-7978 • www.drshutcm.com Monday-Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-4pm 19 years experience in traditional Chinese medicine treating pain management, respiratory system, emotional/mental health, nervous system, digestive system, smoking/weight loss, wrinkle reduction, high blood pressure, and much more!
ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP Kennesaw Adventure Boot Camp for Women Tina Strickland • 770-234-5336 Sandy Plains Baptist Church 2825 Sandy Plains Road • Marietta 30066 Starting May 10. One-hour sessions starting at 5:30am sharp, five days a week for four weeks.
Chiropractor Corey Chiropractic 2440 Sandy Plains Road, Bldg. 24, Suite 100 • Marietta 30066 770-866-4075 • www.coreychiropractic.webs.com Monday-Tuesday: 9am-7pm. Wednesday-Thursday: 9am-6pm. Friday: 9am-1pm. Offering chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, weight loss and detox, core stabilization and posture correction. Highland Family Chiropractic 2790 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 100 • Marietta 30066 770-565-8151 Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9am-6:30pm. Tuesday: 3-7pm. Saturday: 9am-12pm. We care for the whole person, not just your pain, with chiropractic, nutrition, massage and exercise. Friendly and caring staff. New patients welcome. We accept insurance and auto injuries. Free consultation.
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Christian Counseling Judith Reichenbach, Ed. S. Licensed Professional Counselor 770-597-9882 Loving Christian counseling families/individuals. Conflict, grief, blended families, adolescent behavior, L. D., depression, body image, P.T.S.D, loneliness, marriage revitalization, illness, empty-nest, fear, guilt, shame, anger, career coaching, high school/college planning, or just need someone to talk to. Available evenings/weekends. In-home services available East Cobb area only.
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Melissa Babcock, M.D., F.A.A.D Babcock Dermatology 4890 Roswell Road • Atlanta 30342 404-835-3052 • www.babcockdermatology.com Dr. Melissa Babcock is a board certified dermatologist on staff at Piedmont Hospital and a member of the Piedmont Clinic. A facial reconstructive surgeon and fellowship-trained Mohs Skin Cancer Surgeon, Dr. Babcock also provides cosmetic mole removal, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and chemical peels.
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Fitness CenterS East Cobb Jazzercise Cathy Mobley 736 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30068 (in the Fountains of Olde Towne) 770-971-4970 • www.eastcobbjazz.com • www.jazzercise.com Jazzercise is a 60-minute class incorporating cardio, strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout for all ages and fitness levels.
General Dentistry Ruth H. Clemans, DDS Dr. Ruth Clemans 3052 Shallowford Road, Suite 100 • Marietta 30062 770-587-5655 • www.attractivesmiles.com Comprehensive dental care – close your eyes and wake up smiling through IV sedation, cosmetic, restorative, dental implants, oral surgery, root canal therapy, periodontal care and quality general dentistry – one location, one doctor – all procedures! Larry H. Miller, DDS 845 Shaw Park Road, Suite B • Marietta 30066 770-428-0805 • www.yourmariettadentist.com Monday-Wednesday: 8:30am-5pm. Thursday: 7:30am-2pm. Let Dr. Miller and his friendly staff show you how you can have healthy teeth and gums for life! Shallowford Creek Family Dentistry 3960 Shallowford Road • Suite B • Marietta 30062 770-993-6893 • www.ShallowfordCreekDentistry.com Isn’t it about time we just go back to the basics? We’re going there. A return to quality, comprehensive dental care with a heart. No extra frills, bells or whistles, just quality dental care and old-fashioned customer service. You can count on us to treat you with respect in a caring, safe and comfortable environment. We are here to protect not just your dental health, but your budget. At Shallowford Creek Family Dentistry, we’re just here to make you smile!
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No, this is NOT an article about how to attract the opposite sex. The term irresistibly attractive refers to more than that. To be irresistibly attractive means that you attract those things that you desire - great people, opportunities, ideas and more. ss Pete Allen These things COME TO YOU. You do not chase them or seduce them or force them to happen. You simply attract them in to your life. Once you learn how to become more attractive, you are like a magnet bringing more wonderful things in to your business and in to your life. Here are a few ideas to help you to become irresistibly attractive. Realizing that the law of attraction is very powerful, you should begin by turning your attention and your intention to what you desire. This will activate the energy and vibration to bring it about. Think big, really big. Attraction occurs when there is a healthy vacuum between you and what you want to have happen. The wider the gap, the greater the pulling power of attraction. Eliminate the holes in your life. Where are you being depleted - by whom and what? Plug those holes by extending boundaries, raising standards, resolving past issues, and getting in sync. Attraction won’t find you until you’re ready. Get ready. Pay attention to what’s happening to you and around you right now. Attraction LIVES in the moment, not in the future. Are you responding fully to both the problems and the opportunities that are occurring right now, in your space? Gotta start here, where attraction can find you. Increase your awareness of yourself, those around you, how you think, and your life assumptions. Add value to whomever or whatever you encounter. When you add what you have to others’ lives, you become much more attractive. Build a reserve in all areas. When you have enough money, time, space, love, ideas, opportunities, friends, you’ll become an even stronger magnet for what you want— because you won’t NEED it.
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Keep in mind, attraction always starts from your thoughts and intention about what you desire. Don’t focus on what you don’t have because it will bring more of that also. The more you become aware and use the law of attraction for what you desire in your life, the more beautiful your life will become. To contact Pete with questions, comments or more information, phone 770977-2232, email peteaca@bellsouth.net or visit the website: www.breakinfreecoaching.com.
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The beautiful center opens May 7 at the corner of Powers Ferry and Windy Hill roads. Gene Reilly, general manager and owner, and Cherri ssOwners Gene Reilly and Feltman, center manager, Cheri Feltman. decided to launch Aspire because they saw a need in the community for a place that focused on overall wellness. “Many women are intimidated by typical gyms, so we wanted to provide them a comfortable and fun place to workout, learn about healthy eating and de-stress,” says Cherri. The Aspire staff is committed to providing an atmosphere that is motivational and energizing—yet comfortable. The 16,000-square-foot facility includes a large group fitness room, a circuit training area with cardio equipment and weights, yoga/Pilates room, a spin class room, as well as locker areas. The center also offers a cardio cinema room, where members can enjoy an instructor-led class with a theater backdrop or just come for the movie of the day. To keep members engaged, the center hosts a full-range of group classes, including yoga, Pilates, TaeBo, zumba, Figure 8 jump-roping, spin and step aerobics. What makes this center unique is its emphasis on the complete person. All members receive a free 30-minute session with a nutritionist upon sign-up. The on-site nutritionist can help members develop healthy eating and weight loss plans. Aspire also will provide educational workshops on healthy eating and wellness to its members. An added benefit to busy moms, Aspire provides onsite childcare for members while they use the center. The Growing Aspirations area combines a child-safe area for play with a variety of toys, books, and activities so children enjoy their time at Aspire as much as their mothers. There is also a separate area dedicated to the care of infants. Moms don’t need to worry because Aspire caregivers are trained to interact, teach, and make children feel like they are at a special place. The center offers convenient membership options, including daily, month-to-month, three month, annual and group. “We want to eliminate any obstacles for women to achieve their personal health goals,” says Gene. The center is open seven days a week. For more information and to get a free complimentary guest pass, visit www. aspirewomensfitness.com, call 770-984-7000 or visit 2000 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 290, Marietta, GA 30067.
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A Passion for Travel and Touring is a new business located at 1083 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta. For travel enthusiasts who want to explore Europe like a native and not a tourist, you need to experience an escorted tour with Jim and Marcia Wentzell, owners of A Passion For Travel and Touring.
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If you are young at heart with a high level of enthusiasm and energy, grab your passport and join Jim and Marcia for the travel experience of a lifetime in Paris, France and Munich, Germany for the Oktoberfest celebration, September 24-October 3, 2010. Jim is tri-lingual and lived in Europe for ten years, so he knows firsthand how to experience the flavor of Europe…and it isn’t by touring in overstuffed tour buses or traveling with large tour groups looking at beautiful sites behind a glass window! You will see Europe like the locals do! Take the train, hop on a bus, catch a ferry or go hiking in the mountains. Meet and eat with the locals. Share conversation with locals at a neighborhood pub. Browse the fresh daily markets and enjoy the savory aromas of local cuisine. Hear the cowbells jingling as local farmers lead livestock back from the village. A Passion For Travel and Touring specializes in 8 to 14 day, small group escorted tours throughout Europe, allowing you to relax and enjoy your travel destinations. Itineraries vary according to individual tours. Visit www. APassionForTravelandTouring.com for more information on upcoming tours, or call 404-748-0463. A Passion For Travel and Touring welcomes clubs, organizations, and groups celebrating special events. So, what are you waiting for? Skip the high-priced, pack-‘em-in, overstuffed tour buses and join Jim and Marcia and experience Europe like a local. Start packing your bags; you are going on a trip of a lifetime! Jim and Marcia also own A Passion For Pets, 770-4274333, a dog daycare facility, with sleepovers, grooming and holistic pet foods, located at 1083 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta.
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The Center for Children & Young Adults Participating in Communities Take Root Contest The Center for Children & Young Adults is a long term residential shelter for children and teens who have been abused, neglected or abandoned by their parents. The Center provides food, shelter, clothing, education, recreation, medical and psychological care for children and teens whose issues are so severe they can’t be placed in foster care. It is one of the only facilities in Georgia that keeps siblings together. The Center is their home. “The Center,” as it is commonly referred, to is participating in the Communities Take Root contest. The winner receives a complete fruit orchard provided by Edy’s Fruit Bars and the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation! This prize would not only be a beautiful addition to their campus but would also provide them with a fresh and healthy supply of fruit. For nine years, master gardeners have been conducting horticulture activities at The Center. What began as fun activi-
ties with the youngest children has grown into vegetable gardening with older teens. Master gardeners created numerous gardens...a vegetable garden, a native plant garden, bog garden, shade garden and a certified wildlife habitat. Freshens Inc., built a small greenhouse on campus and collaborates with master gardeners in growing vegetables. Private donations provide a garden shed that stores supplies, child garden tools and more. Master gardeners have been training teens to make garden beds, fertilize, water and plant vegetables, trees and shrubs. The garden provides nutritious ingredients and has also been a very rewarding experience for the kids who live there. Some boys and girls have taken on specific duties and earned spending money for their work. It has created a sense of pride as the boys and girls get to literally experience the “fruits” of their labor! A goal is to increase the vegetable yield and have teens sell vegetables at the farmers market or at a vegetable stand and learn business skills. It has become a source of pride as the boys and girls get to literally experience the “fruits” of their labor! Planting fruit trees and shrubs on its campus would enhance their program. Fruit would supplement the food supply at The Center where-meals are served to approximately 50 people, 3 meals/day, 365 days a year, to staff and residents on campus. The Center for Children & Young Adults needs your help to win this orchard! Simply go to this website: www.communitiestakeroot.com and look them up under Marietta, Georgia. You can vote once each day and they need you to vote EVERY day! It only takes about 30 seconds and can have a huge impact. Voting ends August 31st at 11:59pm.
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East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for May All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is a listing of activities scheduled at the East Cobb Senior Center located at 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details.
Dine-a-Round: Lucia’s, 4705 Woodstock Road Tuesday, May 4 11:30am – 1pm Cost: On your own. Meet at the restaurant. Registration required.
Older America’s Month Celebration: The Spirit of Creativity Wednesday, May 19 10 – 11am Cost: Free. Registration required. As the caterpillar blossoms into a beautiful butterfly so do we. To celebrate this metamorphosis and in honor of Older American’s Month, we want to honor your creativity. Please bring a work of your art (painting, knitting, woodcarving) and a story to share with us on how the spirit of creativity has enriched your life.
Blood Pressure Screening Thursday, May 6 Tuesday, May 11 Wednesday, May 28 10am – 12pm Ice Cream and a Movie: Julia & Julie Monday, May 17 1 – 4pm Cost: $3 Cobb resident; $4 Non-resident. Registration required. Join us for the true story of a temp secretary who embarks on a quest to cook all 524 recipes in Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Julie chronicles her trials and tribulations in a blog that catches on with the food crowd. The film also covers the years Julia Child and her husband spent in Paris during the 1940s and 1950s, when he was a foreign diplomat and eventually investigated by Senator Joseph McCarthy for alleged Communist ties. Diana: A Celebration Tuesday, May 18 9am – 3pm. Check-in time 8:30am. She was “The People’s Princess” who captured the heart of everyone from the day of her fairy tale wedding until her tragic death. Diana: A Celebration chronicles the life of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. We will have lunch at Gordon Biersch. Cost: $62/Senior Council Members. $67/ Non-Members. Payment deadline: April 5. Price includes luxury motor coach transportation, tickets, and driver’s tip. Full refunds will be given if the trip is cancelled. No refunds will be given after payment due date.
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club Calendar AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday of each month. 1:30pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Mary Johnson, 770-926-7881. American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Cobb County. Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. Does not meet in July & August. More info: Bonnie Williams, 770-971-6130. American Needlepoint Guild. Second Tuesday of the month, 6:45pm. Cobb Public Library, Mountain View Branch, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-394-0065. Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Third Wednesday of each month (except July and August). Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. More info: Charlene Robinson, 770-971-7786. Atlanta World War II Roundtable. Third Thursday (Sept-June) of the month, 11:30am, Petite Auberge Restaurant, North Druid Hills Road @ LaVista Road, Atlanta. More info: 770-928-4579, or jkovach2000@yahoo.com. “Aware & Conscious Birds” Book Club. Mondays 7-8:30pm. Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: awareconsciousbirds@gmail.com or http://consciousness.meetup.com/203.
Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday evening. 7:00pm at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Rd. Award winning 50 voice, male, 4 part harmony a cappella harmony chorus. More info: Frank, 770-587-1264 or www.bigchickenchorus.org. Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5 thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome. 1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-7717. Business Breakfast Networking of East Cobb. Professional Referral Networking. Second Tuesday each month. 8:159:30am at C’est Moi/The Paris Cafe, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068. More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-7132830 or Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net. Business Network International (BNI). BNI is an international networking organization with chapters throughout the Atlanta area. New chapter forming in East Cobb. Meeting times to be determined. More info: Karley Barber, 770-977-2383. Chess Club. Thursdays 6:30-10pm. Kid Chess, 2501 East Piedmont Road, Suite 160. More info: 770-575-5802 or www. KidChess.com. Children of The American Revolution (C.A.R.). Now forming a new Society serving the East Cobb, Vinings, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Roswell and all of Cobb communities. All children ages 118 invited. More info: B. Schilling, 770643-1010. Cobb County Democratic Committee. Monthly Breakfast. 2nd Saturday each month. 9am. Piccadilly Caféteria, 536 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: 770-420-7133 or www.eastcobbdems. com. Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. Second Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Mary Ingram, 770-427-1108, or Leo or Edna Morris, 770-445-9274. Cobb County Genealogical Society. 4th Tuesday, 7pm, Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. Cobb County Republican Women. Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street. More info: 770785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org.
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Cobb Regional Republican Women. Third Thursday, every other month. 6:30pm. InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Sandra Thompson, 770-578-6646. Colored Pencil Society of America. Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Monday of the month. 7pm. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 ChambleeDunwoody Road, Room 2 (second floor in the back), More info: Nancy Guerine, 678-354-3590. Dad 2 Dad. A stay-at-home dads group. Every Tuesday and Thursday. 10:30am. Various locations. More info: Richard Collins, 770-579-5445. Danc’n Singles. A square dance club, 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8-10:30am, FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-943-6979. Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday. 10am. Various Locations. Non-dog owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan Batchelor, 770-992-2362. Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club. Classes every Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm. $5. Fullers Park Recreation Center, 3499 Robinson Road, Marietta. Dances on second & fourth Friday each month. 810:30pm. Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Margaret, 770-7517210 or www.dudesndarlins.com. East Cobb AARP. First Thursday of the month. 1:30pm, East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road. More info: Martha Boyce, 678-290-9895. East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters and non-boaters are welcome. 7pm. First Tuesday of each month. Free admission. Attendees pay for dinner. The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road. More info: 770-3643036. East Cobb Business Association. Luncheon and Featured Speaker. Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am-1pm. Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton, 404-553-2200 or www.eastcobbba.com. East Cobb Civic Association. Last Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or www.eastcobb.net. East Cobb Civitans. Second & fourth Thursday of the month. 12-1pm, Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road. More Info: Mary Karras, 770-423-2265.
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Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Association. Last Wednesday of the month. 11:45am. Reservations required. Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Smyrna-Roswell Road, Smyrna. More info/Reservations: 770-422-9871.
East Cobb Community Friends for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. Meetings are in members’ homes and vary each month. We work to benefit CHOA with fund raisers and service projects. More info: Suzanne Strickland, 770-992-2882, or Diane Ellwanger, 770-579-9510.
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club Calendar Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for prospective members first Thursday or Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Building F, Room F001, Marietta. Check dates: 770-7408211 or www.happytailspets.org.
Moms in Touch. www.momsintouch. org. Individual school groups meeting on various days & times. Praying and encouraging our Cobb County teachers, staff and students. More info contact Margie Crawford, mcraw10@bellsouth. net.
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)Cobb County Chapter. 4th Monday of the month. 6:15pm. Meeting & Dinner. Windy Hill - Marriott Hotel, Marietta. Info: Oleta Herron, 770-661-2876.
Mothers and More, East Cobb Chapter #270. Tuesdays each month. 7:309:30pm. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. Check website as schedule may vary: www. mmeastcobb.homestead.com.
Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Post 976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am, Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Center. More info: Fran Jacobson, 770-436-7456.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). 1st Wednesday of the month. 11:30am, Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Roswell Street, Smyrna. More info: 770-973-2834.
Job Seekers Cobb County Chapter. Business professionals volunteer to help the unemployed. Speakers, networking, job leads, workshops. 7-9am. Tuesdays, followed by networking 9-10am. Varsity, 2790 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw. Free. More info: 770-420-9808, ext. 470. Kiwanis Club - Town Center. Every Wednesday, 12:30pm, meet at Copeland’s Restaurant, Barrett Pkwy. More info: Stephanie Walker, 770-9129632. Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. Council chamber at Marietta City Hall. More info: 678-279-3670. Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. 12noon, Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Bill Sidner, 770-579-4094. Marietta Lions Club. Second Thursday of the month, 7pm, Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-8230. Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday each month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are welcome. Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: mariettapflag@gmail.com. Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 12noon, Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or www.mariettarotary.org. MOMS Club of Marietta Central. Second Thursday of the month. 10am. Merchants Walk Library, 1315 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: momsclubmariettacentral@yahoo.com. MOMS Club of Marietta North. 1st Wednesday of the month. 10am, Mtn. View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road. More info: Marion Hegedes, 678-4948887. MOMS Club of Marietta Northeast. Weekly play groups every Wednesday, 10:15am. Meeting location available on request. IrishFinkelstein, 404-9312601. Moms in Touch. East Side Elementary. Every Monday 10:00am. Meeting location available on request. More info: Movita Stallworth, 770-321-1783, or mo633@bellsouth.net.
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Newcomers Club of Cobb County. Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am. Various social activities throughout the month for those new to Cobb County or just looking for new friends and activities. Olde Towne Athletic Club, 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-2345068 or email newcomersofcobbcounty@ yahoo.com. North Atlanta Business Association. Every Thursday, 11:45am-1:30pm, Piccadilly Cafe, Cobb Parkway. More info: Vic Anapolle, 770-971-3402. North Metro Mothers of Multiples Club. Third Monday of the month. 7:15pm, Harp Irish Pub, 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell. More info: 678-445-0017 or www.northmetromultiples.org.
Shakespeare Reading Group. First & third Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm, 32 N. Fairground Street. More info: Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474.. Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Every Tuesday evening. Women’s four-part harmony chorus, 7:30pm, St. John United Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta. Visitors welcome. More info: www.songofatlanta.com or 770-509-0322. Sope Creek Garden Club. First Wednesday of the month (Sept-June), 10am, Locations vary. More info: Karin Guzy, 770-9551303. Sons of the American Revolution, Captain John Collins Chapter. Third Tuesday of the month. 6:30pm, Locations vary. More info: Larry Guzy, 770-955-1303. Southeastern GTO Association. Second Saturday each month. Times vary. For GTO, Lemans, and any other Pontiac muscle car enthusiasts! More info: www.segtoa.org. Sprayberry Area Business Network. Open networking. Every 4th Thursday. 8am. Location varies. More info: Christi Trombetti, 404-247-8844.
STAR (Singles Together at Roswell). Ages 50+. Every Thursday at 6pm for dinner, program and activities at Roswell United Methodist Church, Bldg. B, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell. All Welcome! More info: www.rumc.com/singles. The Friendship Connection. For single seniors. For brunch, socials and dining out. More info: 770-426-0252. The Institute of Management Consultants. First Wednesday of the month. 7:15-9am. Intelligent Office, 10 Glenlake Parkway, Suite 130, Atlanta. Register: www.imcgeorgia.org. Toast of Cobb Local Toastmasters. Club helps members develop communication and leadership skills. Guests welcome. Every Wednesday, 11:30am-12:30pm at Cobb EMC Community Room, 1000 EMC Pkwy in Marietta. More info: 404-2470510 or http://toastofcobb.freetoasthost. net/. Transplanted Yankees of Georgia Club. Fourth Thursday each month. Socialize, network, plan activities and share good times and friendship. Various times and locations. More info: Gabe 770-4032874 or handor@aol.com.
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Northeast Cobb Business Association. Luncheon meeting third Wednesday of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15. Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: www.cantonroadba.org. Order Sons of Italy in America Marietta Lodge #2607. General membership meeting second Monday each month. Pot Luck Dinner (except June, July, August-dessert and fruit). 7-9pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-928-9314 or degrillmouse@ comcast.net. Parents Without Partners. Meeting times vary. More info: Angela Dixon, 404-4220768 or pwpchapter698.org. Peach State Depression Glass Collectors Club. 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7pm, East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770368-9790. Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. First & Third Tuesday of the month, 7:309:00pm, St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.polkstreetspeakers.org. Retired Military Association of North Georgia. Monthly meeting. 2pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-9712963. SACS (Singles and Couples Social Events). Weekly dancing for singles and couples. No membership fees, just friends making new friends. More info: Nancy Kuhn, Angel-GA@comcast.net
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support groups A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Beginners/ Alateen. Every Monday. 8pm. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2281 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-5347. Alcoholics Anonymous. For family and friends of alcoholics and other substance abusers. Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 320, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group. Open to individuals who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. First Monday of each month. 10:30am. Free care for your loved one during meeting. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 678-4391177. Alzheimer’s Support Group. 2nd Thursday of the Month. 7:30 pm, Sunrise Assisted Living, 1551 Johnson Ferry Road. More info: Earnestine Reese, 770-509-0919. Autism Spectrum Support Group of Cobb County. Supporting parents with information and resources as well as social connections. Third Thursday of each month during school year. 9:30-11:30am. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.asgcobb.com Babywearing Group. Koalamommas, North Atlanta’s resource for help, support, and information about baby carriers of all kinds. Meets monthly, meeting dates/time vary. More info: Jennifer Worrell, 770-516-4192, or jenniferworrell@bellsouth.net. Bereavement Support. 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5pm. Counseling Room in Parish Office. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400 ext. 6020. Cancer Support Group. Second and fourth Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 301, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. Cancer Support Group for patients, families and friends who are learning to live with a diagnosis of cancer. Second Wednesday of the month, 7 pm. LaSalette Hall, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400 ext. 6104. “Care and Share” Caregivers Support Group. 3rd Thursday of Month. 7pm.Savannah Court Assisted Living, 886 Johnson Ferry Road. More Info: Derin White 770-977-4420 Caregiver Support Group for those caring for elderly, chronically ill or disabled persons. Second Saturday of the month, 9:30am, Room 20, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770552-6400, ext. 6020.
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Cobb Parents of Multiples. 2nd Monday each month. 7pm. North Metro Church, 2305 Barrett Parkway, Marietta. More info: www.cpomc.org. Codependents Anonymous. Mondays & Thursdays. 7:308:45pm. Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-6368. Compassionate Friends for grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings. First Tuesday of the month, 7 pm, First Baptist Church, 148 Church Street, Marietta. More info: Kathy Kelcourse, 770-579-3512 or 404539-4287 email: kathzkel@yahoo. com or tcfmarietta.kathy@hotmail. com Depression/Bipolar Support Group. First and third Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 306, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. Depression Support Group. For those who suffer from depression and the people who love them. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. Diabetes Support Group offered by WellStar Health System. Second Tuesday of the month. 6:30 – 8 pm. McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Roselane Street, Suite 100, Marietta. No registration required. More info: 770793-7818. Domestic Violence Support Groups. Sessions in English and Spanish. Wednesdays. 6:45-8:15pm. Childcare available for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Children over 12 may attend and learn childcare skills. Center for Family Resources, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: 770-427-3390. East Cobb Satellite of CHADD (Children & Adults w/AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Parent Support Group. First Tuesday or Thursday of the month. 7-9pm. East Cobb Government Services Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Movita, 770321-1783, east-cobb@chadd.net, or www.chadd.net/300. Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS). FOCUS is there to help – to listen and cry, to inform and educate, and to offer programs for the families and the child with special needs. Usually meets every fourth Thursday. 10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info and to confirm meeting date: Angie, 770234-9111, angie@focus-ga.org, or www.focus-ga.org. Family Caregiver Support Group. For those dealing with family care isues and the special demands of aging family members. Not open to professional caregivers. First Tuesday of each month. 6pm. Sunrise of East Cobb, 1551 Johnson Ferry
Road, Marietta. More info: Dawn Reed, 678-777-7241 or dawn@ alohatoseniorsolutions.com. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. 7:15pm. Special Guest Speaker. Transfiguration Church, Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275. Grief and Loss Support Groups are offered through the East Cobb Jewish Family & Career Services office. If you have experienced the loss of someone significant in your life, call Barbara Dolin, M.Ed., LPC, CT, for information and to reserve a slot at 770-9330081. Grief Support Group. For those dealing with the grief of losing an aging loved one. Second Monday of each month. 10:30am. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 678-439-1177. GriefShare Recovery Seminar and Support Group. Meets each Monday evening. 7:00pm. No child care provided. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978. Loneliness Bereavement Support Group. Every Tuesday, 12 noon. Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-423-5959. Marietta Moms. For all kinds of moms - new to the area, looking for new friends, or just needing support. Daily events for babies, toddlers and older kids. More info: 770-9560318 or 678-357-3661 or www. mariettamoms.com Mothers Circle Group. Are you a mother raising Jewish children but you are not Jewish? Free education and support through a 16 week course. Groups are held in Marietta, Intown and North Fulton. More info: Suzette Cohen, suzette@ themotherscircle.org or www. themotherscircle.org. Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS). 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 9:45am. A place where moms can come to build friendships and receive mothering support, practical help and spiritual hope. Childcare provided. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or mtzionmops@gmail.com. Overeaters Anonymous. A support group for those who suffer from the need to compulsively overeat. Monday-Wednesday-Friday. 10am. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-226-4931.
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Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. For persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Second Sunday each month. 4pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Bldg. A, Roswell. More info: Robin Cleveland, 678-8193915. Sexual Assault Support Group. Mondays. 7pm. YWCA of Northwest Georgia, 48 Henderson Street, Marietta. More info: 770-427-2902. St. Andrew UMC Sisters of Support (SOS) Breast Cancer Support Group. Ongoing support and comfort for breast cancer survivors and patients undergoing treatment. Programs, speakers, art therapy and fellowship. Childcare upon request. First and third Thursday of each month. 7pm. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Building B Community Room, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Sandy Klingler, 770-926-3488. Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support Groups. First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7-8pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Angela Williams, 678-644-5589 or www. voicetoday.org. Treasures in Heaven. For women who have lost children through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy stillbirth, or neonatal death. Fourth Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. Visions Anew Women’s Divorce Support Group. First Thursday and third Wednesday of the month. 7 pm. East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-953-2882. Widowed Helping Others. Gatherings for social, practical support and new friendships during this time of adjustment. 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6pm. St Ann’s La Salette Hall, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6019 or 770-977-8438.
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