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School’s out and it’s time for some summer fun! In this edition, we’ve packed the pages full of local activities and resources to help you plan an enriching summer for you, you kids and your family! I take pride in the comprehensive listings we’ve collected on the camps, vacation bible schools, and special events unique to East Cobb —or at least a short ride to get to. Check out eastcobber.com‘s sports & rec blog as well as the kids & family blog for even more family field trip ideas! In our commitment to build a sense of community in East Cobb, EAST COBBER is partnering with the East Cobb YMCA to create “Playdates in the Park.” Every Tuesday, 10-11:15am, we’ll be at the East Cobb Park, offering a fun and free activity for the kiddos. I am doing this because, with three children, I know how important it is to get out and do something during the summer.

I hope we create some special summer memories for you and your family. See page 33 for more information on this fun and free program.,

Featured on the cover this month are Dr. Michael Mansouri and Dr. Azita Mansouri , owners of Marietta Family Dental Care.

They are photographed in front of their newly built, state-of-theart building. A graduate of Walton High School, Dr. Michael Mansouri is a long-time East Cobb resident and has practiced dentistry with his wife in East Cobb since 2008. “I’m proud to say that this is my hometown, and that is why I came back to East Cobb. I wanted to help my patients, help the community,

In this world of hype and celebrity, many young men and women are searching for role models. Many of us are lucky to have role models within reach and that we can truly be inspired by. Moms and dads are the most obvious heroes for us to emulate. The people featured in this edition — from Drs. Azita and Michael Mansouri, local dentists that are raising the bar for service and quality in dentistry to the Wood Acre students participating in a play at the Fox Theatre to Sue Otteson featured in our story, “Senior Swimmer Goes For Gold” — all are excellent examples of role models right here in our own backyard, young and older, within our reach. There’s a lot of “good” we can learn from our fellow East Cobbers featured in this issue: hard work, passion, and persistence. These are the keys to doing uncommonly well. I hope after reading this edition, like every edition, you will not only learn a little bit more about what is going on in our community but also be inspired by the people that make East Cobb such a great place to live!

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Speaking of role models, I was fortunate to have a father who made time for me and enjoyed being with me (and my four other siblings). Like a lot of fathers, he may never “go down in history” nor did he make a lot of money, but his quiet and steadfast love for his family combined with his humble acts of helping others, caring for the community, a deep faith in God, always doing your best and his strong patriotism are priceless gifts that influence who I am and what I do to this day. Now that I, and my very helpful husband, are raising three children, I am keenly aware of these values he instilled in me and try my best to pass these valuable lessons on to my children.

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East Cobb Dentists Open a New State of the Art Facility

East Cobbers may have noticed a new building recently raised at the site of Marietta Family Dental Care, P.C., 4720 Lower Roswell Road. Drs. Azita and Michael Mansouri are proud to announce the opening of the new home of their practice and welcome the community to visit their brand new, state-of-the-art facility.

The husband and wife team of Drs. Azita and Michael Mansouri have practiced dentistry in East Cobb since 2008.

Formerly housed in a 1950s-era converted home, the Mansouris were delighted to build a more modern facility in essentially the backyard of the former building. The grand opening was held on May 9, 2011.

The interior was designed by Dr. Azita and the Mansouris said their goal was to give patients a “cozy, homey feeling” with patient comfort as the foremost concern. Patients who consider a trip to the dentist as relaxing as, well, a root canal, will enjoy Temper-Pedic cushioning and an entertainment station at every chair, the soothing sounds of water features throughout the office and even a refreshment center while they wait.

The music and movie option in the entertainment center is particularly useful during longer procedures and includes Bose noise-cancelling headsets, allowing patients to focus on the music instead of the dentistry.

New technology is an integral part of this state-of-the-art facility and patients will see the difference during even a routine visit. With their new camera system, the Drs. Mansouri are able to immediately share digital images of patients’ teeth on a computer screen, eliminating the often awkward maneuvering of a tiny mirror in a patient’s mouth.

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The new facility allows them to offer most procedures under one roof, including root canals and implants, saving their patients the time, expense and anxiety of seeking treatment in multiple offices. Dr. Michael is licensed to perform oral sedation as well.

Drs. Azita and Michael are passionate about giving back to the East Cobb community. They sponsor various athletic teams at Walton, Sope Creek and Dickerson schools and members of their staff are often found speaking at area elementary schools about oral health and hygiene.

They are also active participants in “Dentistry from the Heart,” a non-profit organization that provides free dental care.

The Mansouris plan to host a Dentistry from the Heart event at their new office this fall.

Drs. Azita and Michael have recently been inducted into the Hinman Dental Society and are members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Dental Education Association, Academy of General Dentistry and Georgia Dental Association. Dr. Michael graduated from Walton High School and received his DMD degree from Temple University School of Dentistry. Dr. Azita received her DMD degree from University of Florida College of Dentistry.

Marietta Family Dental Care offers all general family dentistry procedures for patients ages three and up. Cosmetic procedures including Invisalign are also offered. They accept most PPO insurance plans and offer payment plans and third party financing for those without insurance.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the patient coordinator at 770-973-8222 or visit them online at www.naturalsmile.biz.

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Eastvalley Student Reads All Newberry Award-Winning Books Mason Favro, a fifth grade student at Eastvalley Elementary School in East Cobb County, has achieved the distinction of reading all 89 Newberry Award books. It is believed that Mason is the first Cobb County student to achieve this goal.

The Newberry Medal was established in 1921 and is awarded annually by the Association of Library Service to Children, a division of the ssMason Favro American Library Association, for the most distinguished children’s book published the previous year. The winning book for 2011 is Over Manifest Moon by Clare Vanderpool.

Eastvalley Elementary is recognized for its strong reading program. To encourage students to read, the school sponsors a program known as the Eastvalley Reading Club. At the end of each semester the school hosts a celebratory breakfast for all the students who achieved a point threshold appropriate

for their grade level. In addition, the school honors students who pass over ten Newberry books with an Accelerated Reader test score of 80% at an end-of-year assembly. This year the school will honor nineteen students, the highest number of winners ever.

Not to be satisfied with only reading 40 Newberry Award books (the cumulative goal for his grade level), Mason embarked upon a challenge from his father, Christopher Favro, to read all 89 award winners. Of course, the equal challenge was locating all 89 books. Mason says his favorite is the very first book he read, The Story of Mankind.

Mason’s father, while acknowledging that this accomplishment is remarkable, believes that “it could not have been done without the support of the school’s library staff. They have been a source of encouragement and enthusiasm for Mason throughout his journey.” To honor both Mason and the school, Favro and his wife are in the process of donating a new collection of Newberry titles in Mason’s name.

“Mason is a role model for other students. He set a goal and persevered until he accomplished that goal. It is an honor to have such a hardworking student at Eastvalley Elementary,” says Principal Karen Wacker.

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Wood Acres Students to Perform at The Fox Theatre boys—took the stage at The Strand for Music Man, Jr. That’s nearly half of the 84 kids who are enrolled in the eligible 4th through 8th grades. When Dowdy encouraged students to attend the TOTS auditions, seven students took the challenge, singing “Any Dream Will Do” solo and dancing for Broadway director Norbert Joerder. Five were cast in Joseph, and seventh-grader Ben Drabik also was cast in TOTS’ July production of Fiddler on the Roof.

“I had to beg Ben to be in our first school production,” Dowdy said. “In April, he performed the lead role in Music Man, Jr.”

ssWood Acres School drama students, (from left) Mackenzie Clark, Elizabeth Perryman, Emma Dowdy, Ben Drabik, and Makenzie Clark, will appear at The Fox in June.

When Theater of the Stars (TOTS) presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Fox Theatre in June, ten percent of the 50-member children’s chorus will be from a small, private East Cobb school.

The budding performers are the product of an all-volunteer musical theater program started just two years ago at The Wood Acres School, when Head of School Judy Thigpen and parent Neeahtima Dowdy—both frustrated performers— started “dreaming.”

In Joseph, the children sing in almost every song. The Old Testament tale is told through a cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubblegum pop and rock ‘n’ roll, written by the legendary team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Ben and sixth graders Mackenzie Clark, Makenzie Dixon, Emma Dowdy, and Elizabeth Perryman will be onstage for most of the show.

The Wood Acres School is located at 1772 Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs Tuesday, June 21, through Sunday, June 26.

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“For the most part, these are kids whose only stage experience is our school musical,” said Dowdy, who serves as director, music director, and choreographer.

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LEC (Loisirs Culturels à l’étranger), the Paris-based sponsor, provides the students with comprehensive medical insurance and gives host families compensation for room and board.

The French teens are fully insured, bring spending money and speak English. An excursion bus will take the French teens on sightseeing trips weekly. Farmer, LEC Atlanta coordinator, will oversee the program along with a French chaperone.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for East Cobb families to add an international dimension to their lives,” she said.

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PTA Co-President Thanks Her Fellow Leaders

By Abby Shiffman, East Cobb County Council of PTAs Co-President For the past two years I have served as Co-President for the East Cobb County Council of PTAs (ECCC PTA).

It has been an honor serving the PTA Membership for all 35 Cobb County schools in East Cobb. But I have not done it alone. I have had the pleasure of working with an Executive Committee, a Board of Directors and all of the PTA/ PTSA Presidents of their respective schools.

This year has been especially tough for many PTAs with budget cuts not only to our schools but also in general throughout many of our individual lives. Parents have lost jobs, have had pay cuts, and many have gone back to work or taken on a second job. Many of the PTAs have had decreased membership which decreases the funds with which each individual PTA can bring the programs and enhancements of curriculum to the school.

Most of the schools in our area only ask for $5 to join the PTA. Please consider joining your child’s, grandchild’s, neighborhood children’s PTA to help support what the PTA is doing within each of the schools. Just because you join does not mean you have to also volunteer. If you have the time to help out when asked, that would be wonderful. The PTA is a 100% volunteer organization but please remember it is from you becoming a member of the PTA that each school benefits.

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Being that it is a 100% volunteer organization I would like to publicly thank my entire Board of Directors and all of the Presidents of the local units. I also want to thank each Principal at our schools. It is only with their support that our PTAs can do what we do for the children. Always remember that IT IS FOR THE CHILDREN! Thank you to my Executive Board & Board Of Directors: Irene Barton, Karen Hallacy, Stephanie Daniels, Pamela Kent, Lynne Cherrington, Cindy Brown, Amie Fann and Laurie Rashidi, Wendy Stewart, Monica Anschel, Stephanie Holden, Dawn Cone, Tracey Handzel, Heather Held, Heather Rees, Patti Chartash, Yvonne Single, Joanne Prince, Katy Harper, Beth Russell , Stacy Wolff, Julia Smith, Charlie Brown.

Thank you to all of the schools below as well as their PTA Presidents: Lassiter High School (HS): Karen Gusman; Kell HS: Michele Sutcliffe; Mabry Middle School (MS): Beth Anderson & Jaya Padmanabhan; McCleskey MS: Tracy Duncan & Jill McManigal; Davis Elementary School (ES): Aliedra Gonzalez; Garrision Mill ES: Melissa White & Asana Bowman; Keheley ES: Heather Mayne & Teyanna Henry; Nicholson ES: Mirla Bigda; Rocky Mount ES: Sandi Thompkins & Meg Hellerstedt; Pope HS: Karen Ponticelli & Joyce Bahorich; Dodgen MS: Marge Cavitt, & Jacqui Willey; Hightower Trail MS: Beth Russell & Susan Welborn; Mountain View ES: Susan Bain & Joann McClure; Murdock ES: Missy Benjamin & Nicole Williams; Shallowford Falls ES: Maureen Heam & Amy Urowski; Tritt ES: Adria Ward; Sprayberry HS: Debbie Aloisio; JJ Daniell MS: Melissa Hewitt & Anita Hagins Jones; Simpson MS: Dawn Powers & Leita Von Hoffmann; Addison ES: Sallie White & Lori Garduque; Bells Ferry ES: Matt Walczak; Blackwell ES: Kelli Price & Maria Huggins; Kincaid ES: Susan McCullough & Kim McMasters; Walton HS: Heather Rees; Dickerson MS: Arzu Ozyazgan & Paulette Farley; East Side ES: Toria Peterson & Jill Butler; Mt. Bethel ES: Linda Zeiher & Alison Paul; Sope Creek ES: Sarah Graves; Timber Ridge ES: Kristin Salisbury & Robyn Powell; Wheeler HS: Rochelle Smith & Lisa Squires; East Cobb MS: Barbara Dyck & Alison Agnew; Brumby: Shalisha McCoy; Eastvalley ES: Tai Terry & Becki Goodloe; Powers Ferry ES: Saida McCoy; Sedalia Park ES: Susan Egbert.

I wish all of you the best in the coming year as I move to the Past President and Advisor.

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Abby has lived in Cobb County for 21 years. She is married to Ken and the mother of Rachel who attends Pebblebrook High School and Aaron who attends East Cobb Middle School.

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Cobb Libraries Offer Summer Reading Program Readers of all ages will travel the globe this summer as Cobb public library staff presents the travel themed Summer Reading Program. The library system has more than 700 programs and activities scheduled this summer to celebrate reading and encourage the development of lifelong literacy skills. Children, teenagers and adults will explore places from Oceania to Russia through stories, crafts, music, puppet shows, book discussions and other activities. The 2011 Summer Reading Program begins June 1 and ends July 31, with an end of summer reading celebration scheduled for Saturday, August 13.

Participation in the program is free and open to the public. Children from birth to 5th grade should register to participate in the program at a library. During registration, they will receive a folder to log the books they read. At the end of the summer, they can bring their folders back to receive certificates and other prizes. Young adults in grades 6-12 and adults are encouraged to submit book reviews.

Forms can be picked up at library branches, downloaded from the Web site, cobbcounty.org/library, or submitted online. For more information on the program, visit cobbcounty.org/library.

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waterSmart Announces Winning Classes for Fourth Annual Rain Barrel of Fun Contest WW The Supreme Water Barrel Award went to Ms. Linda Barnwell’s second grade class from Addison Elementary.

Pictured at left are: (Back row:) Ishaan Chaubey, Christian Galoppe, Brian Lozano, Jovanny Duran, Mitchell Campbell, Dylan Hunt, Preston Todd, R J Weston, Riley Maloney. (On the bench:) Emmie Riley, Keira McIntyre, Zoe Hoban, Hannah Ellis, Kimberly Portes, Catherine Lovello, Isabel Espinosa, Stephanie Cisneros, Christiana Mundt. (On the ground:) Lily Kellar, Emma Tonge, Malcolm Johnson.

The Junior Water Warriors Award went to Ms. Jennie Dang’s third grade students from Murdock Elementary. Pictured at right are: (Back row, l-r) Shai Amir, Ryan Finke, Andrew Barner, Noa Amir, Carmen Hink, Megan Alexander, Ivan Lekarov, Leanne Hembree, Jada Long. (Front row, l-r) Thomas Ash, Noah Assam, Dot Cloud, Haleigh Schmidt, Drew Yalen, and John Andruszko.

Two East Cobb classrooms were recently crowned winners in the 2011 Rain Barrel of Fun program through waterSmart – a conservation education campaign supported by Cobb CountyMarietta Water Authority (CCMWA) and Cobb County Water System. Ms. Linda Barnwell’s second grade class from Addison Elementary was awarded with the Supreme Rain Barrel Award.

Addison’s uniquely designed rain barrel depicted the stages of a plant’s life and how water is an integral part of the life cycle.

Ms. Barnwell’s class received top scores for creativity, artistic ability and teamwork.

The Junior Water Warriors Award went to Ms. Jennie Dang’s third grade students from Murdock Elementary for demonstrating the greatest effort in teaching others about water conservation. Ms. Dang’s class created the campaign, “Murdock Makes a Change,” and promoted water conservation messages through songs, skits and persuasive papers.

More than 200 children from nine Cobb County elementary and intermediate schools participated in the contest, which emphasized teamwork and creativity to learn about the value of water.

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Other participating schools included Brumby, Ford, Nickajack, Powers Ferry, Riverside, Sedalia Park and Shallowford Falls.

Teachers and students were given just over a month to build, design and complete their rain barrels, all while encouraging the rest of their respective student bodies to save water.

Supplies to make and decorate the rain barrels were provided by CCMWA and Cobb County Water System.

“Teaching our youth about water conservation is an important aspect of ensuring our resources are preserved for when we need them most,” said Kathy Nguyen, senior project manager of Cobb County Water System. “All participating students are winners because they were able to learn the value of water conservation in a fun and interactive way.”

The waterSmartSM program was initiated by the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority in 2000 to educate their service area residents of all ages about the importance of indoor and outdoor water conservation and to help encourage sustainable, year-round conservation, regardless of climate conditions.

For more information on water conservation and waterSmart, visit www.waterSmart.net.

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Local Author at East Cobb Library The public is invited to meet East Cobb author Jonathan W. Jordan and learn about World War II history at the East Cobb Library on Thursday, June 16, at 12:30pm. Jordan’s presentation is entitled Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, and the Allied Conquest in Europe. The event presents a unique opportunity for history enthusiasts of all ages to talk to a nationallyrecognized author and scholar. There ssJonathan W. Jordan is no cost to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring a light lunch and enjoy a discussion on these three military leaders and their impact on the outcome of World War II. Copies of the author’s new critically acclaimed book, Brothers, Rivals, Victors, will also be on sale.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Cobb County Public Library System.

Walker Student Named National Winner of Science Fair Timmy Riordan, a sixth-grade student at The Walker School, has been named one of two National Winners in the 2011 National Association of Independent Schools Virtual Science Fair. Each Walker Middle School sixth grade student completed a science fair project and the winners of the local competition advanced to the national round. As the national winssTimmy Riordan ner, Timmy competed internationally against 800 students from over 290 teams and 17 countries. Timmy tied for third place in the international competition. The title of Timmy’s science fair project is, “The Rate and Method of Heat Transfer and Water Vaporization in a Water and Oil Solution.”

Jordan, an attorney at the Atlanta-based law firm, King & Spalding LLP, is the author of the award-winning book, Lone Star Navy: Texas, the Fight for the Gulf of Mexico, and the Shaping of the American West (Potomac Books 2007), a contributing author to The Armchair Reader: World War II and The Armchair Reader: The Amazing Book of World History, and the editor of the Library of Texas edition of To the People of Texas.

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Kennesaw State University Leads with Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth

By Diana Schwartz Launched in 2009, the Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth marked May 11 with their first graduates.

The pilot program provides an inclusive college experience to students with developmental disabilities that often limit intellectual achievement and make transitioning from high school to traditional employment opportunities challenging.

As director of this program, East Cobb resident, Dr. Harry Stern, has worked to develop the program with a Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities 3- year rolling grant and the University of Georgia system’s support. Dr. Harry Stern, director of KSU’s Academy says, “The incredible support of the administration and faculty has been inspirational. This diverse and inclusive program has been both welcomed and encouraged.” ssDr. Harry Stern

Stern continues, “As the program continues to grow, plans for 2012 call for enrolling additional students in the Academy. Although KSU is the first in Georgia to develop a program like this one, one of our goals is to collaborate with colleges from across the state to create a consortium dedicated to replicating the program throughout the University

System of Georgia’s 35 colleges and universities.”

Harry credited Jill Sloan, the part time coordinator, with greasing the wheels of progress. “Her enthusiasm and tenacity has seen us through some tough times, but being able to bring this opportunity has been a dream for many families and to have gotten the first group through is quite an accomplishment. Harry added that “the attitude at Kennesaw about the program was most amazing; from the President to the Provost and every other program director, full support was there from the get-go.”

Stern and Sloan created a community advisory panel of 30 executives and transition specialists. The strength of the program comes from “person-centered planning”, which charts the course of interests of each participant and works to prepare students with job shadowing on campus. Campus mentors help these students navigate around the campus and the academics. Social mentoring helps bridge the traditional and disabled communities while encouraging vital social skills needed to be successful.

Beyond on-campus employment, a recent graduate has been offered a position at an area pre-school. Those opportunities secure support for both the UGA system and the community. On the horizon for fall of 2011 are plans for inclusive living arrangements on campus that will allow students to be able to live in dorms like traditional students.

For more information, contact jsloan6@kennesaw.edu or visit www.kennesaw.edu/chhs/centers/aiae.

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Take a River Adventure in Atlanta’s Backyard Calling all River Rats! Imagine your worries melting away as you float serenely down the Chattahoochee at dusk.

As you unwind, you might encounter a beaver, herons fishing for food, darting kingfishers, gliding hawks or other wildlife as you casually paddle down the Chattahoochee River. If you are interested in a complete escape while learning about the ecology and history of the Chattahoochee River Watershed, the Nature Center’s River Canoe Trips are your ticket to both. Join their trained naturalists and guides for an interactive, sunset or sunrise voyage down the Chattahoochee River. Learn interesting facts about the river, one of their region’s most vital natural resources, and the plants and animals that call it home.

The naturalists can help you discover nature, experience a relaxing adventure and understand where the river is flowing and what demands are being put on it throughout the area. Beckie Hawkins, a canoe guide for over 3 seasons, says she “enjoys the opportunity to explore the Chattahoochee with participants of all ages – seeing the river from a new angle is always exciting” and loves the chance to teach about one of Atlanta’s great resources.

This is a fantastic way to unwind from the daily hustle and bustle of suburban life or entertain family and friends. Each trip is led by CNC naturalists and offers a unique introduction to the habitats and mysteries of the Chattahoochee River.

Canoe trips began in May and run Saturdays and Sundays starting at 6pm and run until dusk. During June, July and August, they will run on Saturdays at 8:30am and 6pm and Sundays at 6pm. The cost of these two and a half hour trips is $30 for general public and $25 for members of the Chattahoochee Nature Center. All equipment is provided.

Participants must be able to swim and paddle their own canoe, and be at least 6 years old. No prior canoeing experience is necessary. Pre-registration is required.

Select Fridays are available for families, date nights and special discount trips. All trips are “conditions permitting”, with advance reservations required.

It’s easy to make your reservations by emailing scheduling@chattnaturecenter.org or booking online at http://chattnaturecenter.org/canoeprograms.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is a 127-acre, awardwinning, private non-profit facility dedicated to environmental education. Visit the website for a daily list of community programs and events at www.chattnaturecenter.org. The Chattahoochee Nature Center hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am - 5pm. and Sunday from noon - 5pm. General Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children 3-12, and free for members and children 2 and under. For more information or directions, call 770-992-2055 x 238, or visit www.chattnaturecenter.org.

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East Cobb Author Brings Love of Reading to Students Bedtime stories are a timehonored tradition for parents and children everywhere, but seldom are they the launching point for a successful career. Back in 1994, that is exactly where East Cobb author Diane Z. Shore found herself.

As Shore was putting her then 2-year-old daughter to bed, she told an off the cuff story of a child who visited the doctor and ssDiane Z. Shore ended up with a sticker stuck to her tongue, loosely based on her daughter’s doctor’s appointment earlier that day. Weaving the simple event into a silly rhyming tale told in the voice of Sylvester the Cat elicited peals of laughter from Shore’s daughter, and set her wheels in motion.

“I thought, if she likes it, I’m sure the whole world would love it,” said Shore.

The former accountant put pen to paper and has spent the last 16 years honing her craft and publishing children’s books and short stories in magazines like Highlights for Children. But this is no Cinderella fairytale; Shore has dedi-

cated herself to her writing career and found out the hard way that publishing a book is no easy task. She received hundreds of rejection letters and dedicated hours and hours to improving her writing before seeing her name in print.

“As I tell students (at school speaking engagements), writing is like playing a sport or an instrument: the more you practice, the better you get,” said Shore.

But, all that hard work is paying off. Shore published her first book and Children’s Choice Award Winner, BUS-ASAURUS BOP in 2003 and hasn’t stopped. Her eighth book, This is the Game, was published this spring and several more are already slated for production.

Shore isn’t one to sit back and bask in the excitement of a new book though. Instead, she’s on the road, visiting elementary schools around the county to share her love of reading and writing with students. She treats the kids to excerpts from a few of her most popular titles, including How to Drive Your Sister Crazy.

Published in 2008 and the first in a series, this book is perhaps nearest to Shore’s heart as it was inspired by her son and daughter.

About the series, Shore said, “They’re fiction though, of course, they could be non-fiction at my house.”

For more about Shore, including her tour schedule, visit her website at dianezshore.com.

Add Judaism to your Sundays — with Pre-K and Kindergarten classes at Temple Kol Emeth!

This fall the Fannie & Joe Margolin Religious School will again offer Pre-K and Kindergarten Sunday classes. The classes are primarily designed for 4– and 5-year-olds in a preschool setting with no Jewish content but are appropriate for all youngsters.

We will engage your child with . . .  Jewish holidays— stories and observances  Basic blessings  Hebrew letter recognition  Jewish Bible stories  the company of other Jewish children

Sundays 9:30-11:30 am (structured play available 11:30-12 for families with children in other grades of Sunday School)

Registration will begin on May 1, 2011.

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Belk Allstate Agency Puts East Cobbers in Good Hands with a Good Heart When it comes to choosing an insurance provider East Cobbers have plenty of options, but one local agency offers more than just great rates and comprehensive coverage. At the full service Jeff Belk Allstate Agency, Jeff and his staff pride themselves on the relationships they build with their clients ss Brittney Jewell and Autumn Minnicks and the East Cobb with owners Jeff Belk and Art Garrison community.

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“The beauty of our agency is that clients can call for assistance anytime, day or night, and we’re right here in the neighborhood,” said Belk.

With four fulltime licensed agents in house, fulltime sales and service managers and an experienced staff dedicated to caring for each client as an individual instead of a number, it’s no wonder that Jeff and partner Art Garrison have garnered a reputation for success and good solid business in the East Cobb community. In fact, Jeff and Art started their relationship as college roommates more than 30 years ago, proving that they know a little something about building a lasting partnership. They have both lived and raised their families in East Cobb for over 20 years and have been longtime successful business owners.

Being longtime East Cobb residents, Jeff and Art are involved in numerous organizations in the community including church programs, youth sports and the PTA at area schools. In addition, the agency supports Walton High School athletic teams and is involved with the Humane Society. Both Jeff and Art have also been longtime coaches in the area for youth sports teams. Jeff is an avid amateur golfer and participates in various charity tournaments throughout the year.

The Belk Agency works with clients at all levels of need and offers a complimentary consultation to assess an individual’s insurance needs as well as a full range of financial services from Life Insurance to retirement planning. They also provide many local businesses with a wide range of commercial insurance products.

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“We have the tools to ensure clients receive all the discounts and pricing incentives they’re entitled to while keeping the correct coverage for their situation,” said Belk.

The Belk Agency is located at 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite B-120, right across from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am5:30pm and Saturdays by appointment. For more information or to schedule a no-cost personal insurance and financial assessment, call 770-781-3017 or visit http://www. allstateagencies.com/JEFFREYBELK. P A I D A D V E R T I S E M E N T

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Handi-Crafts Help Family Raise Health Care Funds

By Carmen Abernathy time that passes, the more difficult it is for Ellie. She will eventually have to go to liquid, pureed food if this is not addressed.”

The NF condition has also left Ellie with double vision, which is a result of her eyes being out of alignment as well.

She hopes to one day correct this condition, but the main push now is to correct her jaw.

ssJan and Ellie Karlsen are shown with quilted purses from their Ellie & Jan Handi-crafts collection.

Ellie Karlsen has spent most of her 20 years waiting.

Diagnosed with a disorder called Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) at an early age, Ellie had to wait until she had full facial growth before she could have surgery for the skeletal defect. At 18, Ellie and her family begin preparations for the much needed surgery. Now Ellie finds herself once again playing the waiting game. Because this orthognathic procedure is an exclusion in her family’s insurance policy, the operation, which will be a minimum of $40,000 and can go as high as $80,000, is not covered. So fund raising becomes a family affair.

Jan Karlsen, Ellie’s mother, is quick to point out that Ellie’s surgery is not cosmetic. “The surgery is totally for function,” she says. “Ellie’s current situation is that her lower jaw is out of alignment severely to the left of her upper jaw, which makes it difficult for her to eat. The more

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Through hard economic times and lost jobs, the Karlsens kept their $1,200 per month COBRA policy paid to ensure that Ellie could have her surgery when the time was right. When the surgery was denied in March 2010, the family did not take no for an answer. Jan and Rich (Ellie’s dad) contacted the insurance company’s medical director, the state of Georgia insurance commissioner’s office, the state of Tennessee insurance commissioner’s office (their policy is from that state), several foundations, and pro bono avenues. Rich even contacted Oprah -twice. No doors opened for Ellie, a Pope High School graduate who is now studying nursing at Chattahoochee Tech.

The goal is to schedule the surgery for Fall 2011, and the family plans to raise the funds through craft shows and donations. Because Ellie and Jan love to sew, they began Ellie & Jan Handi-crafts. Their wares include quilted purses, microwave bags for vegetables, pillow cases, adult clothing protectors, walker carry-alls, and much more. These items are for sale at the Woodstock Market during the upcoming summer months and the Mt. Bethel UMC Ribbons & Holly show in November.

At the urging of Jan’s mom and a friend, the Karlsens also set up a fund to accept donations for Ellie’s surgery.

There are three ways to donate: 1) Check donation can be made to Account# 6657420755, Wells Fargo Bank, 3601 Sandy Plains Rd., Mariettta, GA 30062. Tax receipts are available. Sara Brooks at the bank serves as the contact: 770/420-0271.

2) Online donation can be made on http://helponeofourown.org. Scroll down to current cases and then to Ellie Karlsen.

3) 501 C-3 tax deductible donation. Check payable to Metro Christian Center and note Ellie Karlsen surgery.

Mailing address is Metro Christian Center, PO Box 847, Woodstock, GA 30188.

The Karlsens ask for prayers for their daughter. “I believe in the power of prayer,” says Jan. “Please pray that we find a way to make this surgery happen.”

Contact the Karlsens for questions about donations or special craft orders at janetlynek@aol.com or 770-578-4521.

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Kell High School Alumn and Now Steeler’s Player Presents Youth Football Camp Kell High School All-Star, GA Tech Alum and Steelers’ running back Jon Dwyer will host three days of football fundamentals and fun at his youth football camp, June 16-18. Dwyer and his NFL colleagues and fellow GT Yellow Jackets teammates will work with 300 youth, ages 5-18, at his alma mater, Kell High School located in northeast Cobb County.

earned him the ACC Player of the Year Award in 2008. Dwyer also received multiple First Team Selections, was named a Parade All-American and a candidate for the Doak Walker Award which is given to the nation’s best running back.

Campers will learn NFL style drills, form stretching techniques, strength and conditioning training, offense and defense position instruction, and team concepts for each age group and skill level from Dwyer’s experienced camp coaching staff. The key component of the camp, however, is the mentoring segments, which will encourage the campers to make good choices, reject negative influences and live a healthy, positive lifestyle.

Jacob’s Ladder Neurodevelopment School and Therapy Center specializes in educating children diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD, Autism, PDD and Asperger’s among others. The Jonathan Dwyer Neurofeedback Lab is one of only five in the world, and has proven to have significant long term effects on young patients with ADD/ADHD and Autism. “There are so many misconceptions about ADD/ADHD and my goal is to share my story as an example and encourage others. I want to do what I can so that kids in similar situations have the opportunity to learn and build their confidence. With the proper tools and support system you can overcome and succeed, if you work hard.”

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As a Georgia native, Dwyer is well known for his football accomplishments on the field. But one of his biggest challenges came in the classroom, when he was diagnosed with ADD at an early age. With the support of great teachers and coaches, he was able to succeed in spite of his diagnosis.

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Dwyer went on to attend GA Tech after being highly recruited as a result of his stellar football career at Kell where he was named Georgia Player of the Year. While at Tech, Dwyer continued to excel and earned a 3.6 GPA, in part because of the school’s innovative technology for its ADD/ADHD students.

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Now as a member of the AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, Jon is using his platform to raise awareness and give back to the communities that helped him succeed. In addition to the mentoring outreach to the young campers on the field, the camp will also benefit two worthy causes, the Kell High School Youth Football Program and an innovative Neurofeedback lab at Jacoo’s Ladder Neurodevelopmental School and Therapy Center in Roswell.

The camp will provide breakfast snacks, lunch, and drinks, and autographs from their NFL heroes. For more information on the camp or sponsorship opportunities, call 770-222-9983 or email profilespr@gmail.com.

Because no two families are alike, we have designed a new, flexible schedule for the 2011 – 12 school year that allows you to create a personalized preschool program tailored to your individual needs. So now, in addition to our NAEYC accreditation, advanced curriculum, and loving, highly-trained staff, we have made it more convenient than ever to give your child the best preschool experience in Atlanta.

Here’s how the new flex-schedule works: We will continue to offer our Core Day program from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. As always, learning takes place all day, however, with this new program, Core Day is the structured portion of the day focusing on our key curriculum and specialists.

Our flexible options are from 7:30 - 9:00 am; 1:30 - 4:00 pm; and 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

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vacation bible schoolS Name, Address & Contact Info

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Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Road NE • Marietta 30062 770-552-6400 • www.st-ann.org

“Pandamania”

3 years (potty trained)rising 6th grade

Monday-Friday June 20-24

9am-12noon

$60/child

Crossview Baptist Church 1100 Piedmont Road • Marietta 30066 770-973-0063 • www.crossviewbaptist.org

“Beachblast”

Pre K - 5th grade

Sunday-Thursday July 10-14

6:30pm–8:30pm

Free

East Cobb Church of Christ 5240 Roswell Road • Marietta 30062 770-587-5999 • www.eastcobbcoc.org

“Water Water Everywhere”

K-4th

Sunday-Wednesday July 17-20

7pm

Free

East Cobb Presbyterian Church 4616 Roswell Road NE • Marietta 30062 770-973-4114 • www.ecpca.org

“Pandamania”

5 years5th grade

Monday-Friday July 25-29

6pm–8pm

Free

East Cobb United Methodist Church 2325 Roswell Road • Marietta, GA 30062 770-971-3643 • www.eastcobbumc.org

“Home Town Nazareth”

4 years-5th grade

Sunday-Thursday June 5-9

6pm–8pm

$15 donation requested

Eastminster Presbyterian Church 3125 Sewell Mill Road • Marietta 30062 770-977-2976 • www.groupvbs.com

“Pandamania”

4 years– 4th grade

Monday-Friday June 20-24

9am–12:15pm

Free ($5/T-shirt)

Eastside Baptist Church 2450 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-971-2323 ext. 128 • www.ebcfamily.org

“SonSurf Beach Bash”

K-6th grade

Sunday-Thursday June 26*-30 (*5pm)

9:15am-12:30pm

Free

Faith Lutheran Church 2111 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-973-8877 • www.faithlcms.org

“Pandamania”

4 years-5th grade

Monday-Friday June 6-10

9am-12noon

Free

Holy Family Church 3401 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-973-0038 • www.holyfamilycc.org

“Home Town Nazareth”

4 years-10 years (11 years can volunteer)

Monday-Friday June 13-17

10am-12noon

$40/child, $50/2 children

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2922 Sandy Plains Road • Marietta 30066 770-971-4600 • www.holytrinitymarietta.org

“Pandamania”

3 years5th grade (completed)

Monday-Friday June 6-10

9am-12noon

$25

Playcation (check website for locations)

Kindergarten –5th Grade (completed)

Monday–Thursday June 20-23

10am-12noon

Free

Lutheran Church of the Incarnation 1200 Indian Hills Parkway • Marietta 30068 770-971-2738 • www.lcilutheran.org

“SonSurf Beach Bash”

3 years (potty trained)-10 years

Monday-Friday June 20-24

9am-12noon 6:00pm (June 24 cookout)

$25 (shirt, snack and CD)

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 4814 Paper Mill Road • Marietta 30067 770.953.3193• www.lcrmarietta.org

“ReNew: A Green VBS”

3 years (potty trained)-5th grade

Monday-Thursday June 27-30

1-4pm

$20/1st child; $15/additional child

Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-971-2880 • www.mtbethel.org/vbs

“Shake It Up”

4 years by Sept. 1 -rising 6th grade

Monday-Friday June 6-10

12:30-3:30pm

$50

Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-971-2880 • www.mtbethel.org/vbs

“Pandamania”

4 years by Sept. 1 -rising 6th grade

Monday-Friday July 11-15

9:30am-12:30pm

$30 ($50 after June 30)

Mount Paran North Church of God 1700 Allgood Road • Marietta 30062 770-578-9081 • www.mtparan.com

“Pandamania”

K3-K completed

Monday-Friday June 13-17

9am–12:30pm

$25

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 1770 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30062 770-971-1465 • www.mtzionumc.org

“Jesus Rocks”

3 yearsrising 5th grade

Monday-Friday June 20-24

9:30am–12:30pm

Free

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30068 770-973-6561 • www.johnsonferry.org

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Age

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Mountain View United Methodist Church 2300 Jamerson Road • Marietta 30066 770-928-0050 • www.mvumc.org

“Pandamania”

4 years-5th grade

Monday-Friday July 18-22

9am–12noon

Free (donations requested for T-shirt)

Noonday Baptist Church 4121 Canton Road • Marietta 30066 770-926-6138 • www.noondaychurch.org

“Pandamania”

K-6th grade

Monday-Friday July 11-15

9am - 12noon

Free

Piedmont Church 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta, GA 30066 770-422-2566 • www.piedmontchurch.tv

“Big Apple Adventure”

5 years-5th grade

Monday-Friday June 27-July 1

6-8:30pm

N/A

“Caring for God’s Creation”

3 years (potty trained)-5th grade

Monday-Friday June 13-17

9am-12noon

$30/child, $75/family

Powers Ferry United Methodist Church 245 Powers Ferry Road • Marietta 30067 770-973-5271 • www.powerumc.com

“Pandamania”

3 years (pottytrained)-5th grade

Monday-Friday June 6-10

9:30am-12:30pm

Free

Sandy Plains Baptist Church 2825 Sandy Plains Road • Marietta 30066 770-971-8525 • www.sandyplains.org

“Big Apple Adventure”

5 years-8th grade

Monday–Friday June 27-July 1

9am–12noon

Free

Shallowford Falls Community Church 3662 Shallowford Road • Marietta 30062 770-565-7468 • www.shallowfordfalls.com

“Big Apple Adventure”

5-11 years

Monday-Friday June 6-10

9am-12noon

N/A

“Pandamania”

3 years-rising 6th grade

Sunday-Thursday June 26-30

6:30-8:30pm

$10/child, $20/family max

Pilgrimage United Church of Christ 3755 Sandy Plains Road • Marietta 30066 770-971-0007 • www.pilgrimageucc.org/we/vbs.asp

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church 4495 Sandy Plains Road • Marietta 30066 770-993-4919 • www.wesleychapelumc.com

*EAST COBBER is reprinting a revised VBS chart because the one published in the May issue had errors in it. We regret any confusion caused.

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Our nation’s birthday is celebrated coast to coast with fireworks, picnics and festivals. Metro Atlanta is no different. Several cities have Fourth of July events that offer a fun time for your family. Here are some special events held to celebrate Independence Day that are just a short drive away: ACWORTH – July 4 Concert and fireworks sponsored by Acworth Parks and Recreation Department. Local bands begin playing at 4pm.

Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30pm. Food vendors will be on site. Tables for 6 are available for rent: $50 for Acworth residents and $60 for non-residents. Shuttle service starting at 3pm available from downtown Acworth to the park area. Located at Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park, 2293 Beach Street, Acworth. More info: 770-917-1234, www. acworth.org, or contact jchase@acworth.org ALPHARETTA- July 4 Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at the City of Alpharetta’s annual fireworks show hosted by Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department. Food vendors open 3-9pm and children’s activities from 4-8pm at the Event Lawn behind Alpharetta Community Center. Live musical entertainment featuring local bands starts at 6pm. Spectacular fireworks display begins at dusk! Bring a lawn chair and blanket. No alcohol allowed. Located at Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta. More info: 678-297-6100 or accprograms@ alpharetta.ga.us.

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DUNWOODY (SANDY SPRINGS) – July 4 Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Crier Newspaper.

Begins at 9:30am. Features marching bands, local personalities, and floats. Festival with live entertainment, activities and barbeque follows at Dunwoody Village, 5483 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. More info: 770-8178100.

KENNESAW – July 3 Pre-Independence Day celebration concert presented by the City of Kennesaw with local bands and special guest, Hotel California, followed by fireworks at dark. Free admission.

Blankets, chairs and coolers allowed. Tables for 6 available for rent at $75. Food and beverages for sale. No alcohol. Concert begins at 8pm at The Depot, 2828 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw.

More info: 770-422-9714 or www.kennesaw-ga.gov.

MARIETTA – July 4 Fourth in the Park celebration presented by Marietta Parks and Recreation. Parade starts 10am at Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell Street SE, Marietta, and ends at Glover Park. Followed by concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games, and fireworks finale at 9:30pm in Glover Park/Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov.

POWDER SPRINGS – July 4 Independence Day Celebration featuring entertainment, children’s activities, food and fireworks at dark. Celebrate from 4pm until 10pm. Historic Town Square, 4488 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs. More info: 770-943-1666 or www. cityofpowdersprings.org.

ROSWELL – July 4 12th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza presented by City of Roswell. Live entertainment, children’s carnival, and food.

Bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets. Band performances at 6pm and 7:30pm featuring Big Biscuit and Banks & Shane.

Fireworks begin at dark. Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell. More info: 770-641-3705 or www.roswellgov. com.

WOODSTOCK –July 3 Freedom Fest begins at 10am with a parade starting at Old WalMart/Furniture Express on Hwy. 92, traveling north on Main Street through the Olde Town merchant district to Woodstock Elementary School. Food vendors, children’s activities, musical entertainment, and crafts until 3pm at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road, downtown Woodstock. Fireworks begin at dusk behind the Target shopping center at Hwy 92 and I-575. More info: 770-517-6788 or 678-445-6518 or www.woodstockga.gov.

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Georgia Symphony Orchestra Unveiled Boundaries stretch for the orchestra formerly known as “Cobb” Symphony Chorus was then established in 2007 with 100 members now under its acclaimed Director, Bryan Black. And, in 2007 the Cobb Symphony Orchestra also introduced its Big Band Jazz Ensemble led by saxophonist Sam Skelton to sold out audiences. As it continues to grow and increase its repertoire, programs, and audiences, the GSO is extending it’s reach to other venues throughout Georgia. Cobb County remains it’s birthplace and home.

The public is invited to hear the Georgia Symphony Orchestra this summer. Three patriotic concerts are scheduled throughout Cobb County: ssMichael Alexander, Music Director, Georgia Symphony Orchestra

Georgia now has a home-grown namesake orchestra.

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is the new name for a wellestablished organization, the Cobb Symphony Orchestra, that has been playing music in the state for 60 years. The name change was announced to applause on May 7 at a finale concert by the former Cobb Symphony Orchestra. The newly named GSO has a reputation for stretching musical boundaries, and is now ready to stretch its geographical boundaries. In its premier season, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra will continue to push the limits of what is expected from a regional orchestra. Negotiations are ongoing to expand the number of concerts presented outside of Cobb County and an agreement is in place to establish a residency at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center in North Georgia. In addition to playing classics, the orchestra champions new works and engages in creative collaborations with other musicians. It recently commissioned a world premier work. In the past six years, the organization has added big-band jazz and a full chorus. It also launched the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the largest of its kind in the Southeast.

“Within the last six years, the organization has taken major leaps forward,” Music Director Michael Alexander said.

“Given this growth, we are excited to continue to expand our programs as the Georgia Symphony Orchestra.”

In 2011 the Cobb Symphony Orchestra celebrated its 60th anniversary, growing from a small group of classical music lovers in a living room in Marietta to an organization of more than 1,000 people led by Music Director Michael Alexander.

In just the past six years with Alexander’s vision and leadership, the Cobb Symphony Orchestra has created and added the Georgia Symphony Youth Orchestra, consisting of over 400 student musicians from throughout Georgia. The Cobb www.eastcobber.com

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Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks and patriotic music featuring the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. For more information, visit www.georgiasymphony.org.

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Cobb County Seniors Awarded National Merit, National Achievement Scholarships Fifteen seniors in Cobb County’s graduating class of 2011 were named winners of National Merit and National Achievement scholarships. The privately-funded National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) conducts the two annual recognition and scholarship programs each year, initially based on students’ performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Only 2,500 students are selected for $2,500 National Merit Scholarships from the pool of 15,000 finalists nationwide. A committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors select scholarship winners who display the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and academic potential. Five Cobb seniors are among the 2011 honorees, including:

Glenn T. Shrum – Harrison High School Probable career field: Journalism

Abubakar Abid – Walton High School* Probable career field: Computer science

Alex M. Li – Walton High School* Probable career field: Pediatrics

Anthony E. Altshul – Wheeler High School* Probable career field: Medicine

Michelle Lee – Wheeler High School* Probable career field: Biology

Three Cobb seniors received corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards from business partners of the NMSC. Corporate sponsors provide scholarships for approximately 1,000 National Merit finalists who are children of their employees, residents of communities served by the companies, or who plan to pursue studies the sponsor wishes to encourage. The Cobb recipients are:

Varija Agarwal – Walton High School* Probable career field: Nuclear/Radiological Engineering - National Merit Southern Company Scholarship

Guido Bacce – Lassiter High School* Probable career field: Business - National Merit Dow Chemical Company Scholarship

Daniel P. Valdez – Kennesaw Mountain High School –

Probable career field: Engineering

- National Merit Marsh & McClennan Companies Scholarship The National Achievement Scholarship program is designed to recognize academically promising Black students throughout the U.S. and to provide scholarships to the most outstanding participants. Students from Cobb County high schools were named among just 800 nationwide award winners, including:

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Elizabeth A. Studstill – Sprayberry High School* Probable career field: Publishing

Alexander D. McIntyre – Wheeler High School* Probable career field: Biomedical Engineering

Oludamilola A. Aladesanmi – Wheeler High School* Probable career field: Medicine

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Dr. Michael Hinojosa of Dallas, Texas Named Finalist for Cobb County Schools’ Superintendent

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On May 20, the Cobb County Board of Education named Dr. Michael Hinojosa of Dallas, Texas, as finalist for the position of superintendent of Cobb County Schools.

Since 2005, Dr. Hinojosa has served as superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, the nation’s 14th largest school system with more than 150,000 students, 21,000 employees and a $1.2 billion annual budget.

“Dr. Hinojosa has the experience to lead our schools and address the tough issues facing a large and diverse school system like Cobb County. He is an innovative leader with a proven record of success,” said Board Chair Alison Bartlett.

Association of School Boards and 2005 Superintendent of the Year by the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Hinojosa has graduate degrees in education from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of North Texas, and a Bachelor’s in education from Texas Tech University. He is an avid supporter, fan and coach of Select Baseball.

“A successful school system must ensure that students are college and work-force ready,” said Dr. Hinojosa. “All systems in a school district should be aligned to accomplish these desires. A committed and professional staff needs to ensure this occurs. The board, staff and community that is aligned with this premise will prevail.”

The announcement of Dr. Hinojosa’s selection as finalist begins a state-mandated 14-day period for public comment and input from the Cobb County community. The Board’s next scheduled meeting will take place Wednesday, June 8, at 8:30am.

Dr. Hinojosa’s career in education spans more than three decades as teacher and administrator in several Texas school systems. His educational leadership has earned accolades such as 2002 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas

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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 Guided Tour of the Strand. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s. 10am. $5. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.

Every Wednesday Wednesday Walk in the Garden at Barrington Hall, recognized as one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. 9:30am. Free. Advance reservations suggested.

Meet on the back porch of the kitchen at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info/reservations: 770-640-3855.

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 Marietta Square Farmers Market. 9am-12pm. More than 60 vendors will participate in this year’s market featuring products that are grown, made and produced in Georgia. Glover Park Marietta Square. More info: www.mariettaga.gov.

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Free Arts and Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Materials. In June, make an Under the Sea Puppet Show, Keep It Cool Drink Cooler, Father’s Day Wallet and Let’s Go Fishing. Additionally, there will be a Summer Blast on June 18 with games and a beach area. In July, make a Patriotic Wreath, Mosaic Mirror, Splashy Jellyfish, My Jazzy Journal and Under the Sea Scene.

11am-3pm. Ages 3 and up. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-3100 or www.lakeshorelearning.com.

June 1-26 Red, White and Tuna, the third installment in the Tuna Trilogy.

Some favorite Tuna inhabitants return along with new characters to celebrate their 4th of July Tuna High School Class reunion.

Recommended for ages 16 and up due to language. TuesdayFriday: 8pm. Saturday: 2:30pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2:30pm.

Wednesday, June 8: 2:30pm matinee. Tuna Tuesdays, June 7 & 14: Purchase 2-for-1 tickets at the box office. Call and mention Tuna Tuesdays. No shows June 10 or 11. $25-$35. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-422-8369.

June 3-5 2010 Dixie Highway Yard Sale. A 90-mile yard sale from Ringgold to Marietta celebrating the revitalization of the Dixie Highway and giving communities along the route an opportunity to promote their individuality and hidden gems. Many sites will be marked “Official Dixie Highway Yard Sale”. Other sales along route as well. 8am-4pm. More info: 800-733-2280 or 770-387-1357 or www.dixiehighway.org.

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Community Calendar June 4 Summer Stars Concert Series: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged presented by CenterStage North and the Mountain View Arts Alliance (MVAA). Bring your own dinner and enjoy. MVAA provides drinks and snacks for a donation.

7:30-9:30pm. $25. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.

June 9 The Chef’s Culinary Tour, benefiting SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, a Cobb County organization which provides services to victims of child abuse. Top chefs from several of Atlanta’s and Marietta’s acclaimed restaurants will feature their culinary signatures. $75. Cocktails starting at 6pm. The Pavillion, 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-801-3465.

June 4-5 Eastman Gun & Knife Show. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 10am-5pm. $8/adults. 12&under: free. Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 229-424-4555 or www.eastmangunshows.com.

June 10 Cobb Executive Women Luncheon, guest speaker: Mitzi Smith, president of Sundial Plumbing. 11am-1pm. $20 online (by noon, June 8) or $35 at door. The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, 17th floor, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.

June 5, August 7 First Sunday Family Day at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art with fun activities for the whole family. Free admission. 1-4pm.

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta.

More info: 770-528-1444.

June 6 Cobb Chamber First Monday Breakfast. Small Business of the Year Award will be presented. 7:30am. General admission: $50. Members: $20 online (by noon, June 2); $35 at door.

Atlanta Marriott Northwest, 200 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.

The Carpenter Open 15th 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, 770-649-0745 or Phil Pennartz, 770-642-0084.

Lunch & Learn: Birds in the Backyard presented by Cobb County Master Gardeners. Add music to your garden. Learn how to attract a wide variety of birds by choosing plants that appeal to specific birds and by providing appropriate nesting and water sources to create a bird-friendly habitat. Bring your lunch. 121pm. Free. Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: 770-28-4070.

Loretta Lynn. 7:30pm. $34.50-$79. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.

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Atlanta Radio Club Hamfest, one of the longest running gatherings of radio amateurs for buying, selling, demonstrating, exhibiting, and swapping of equipment, with new and used equipment as well as parts. 8:30am-3:30pm. $5/adults. Free/ ages 18 and under. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-995-6446.

June 6 – July 23 Roswell Summer Puppet Series. Nationally-renowned puppeteers bring all varieties of puppets and marionettes to the stage for a collection of whimsical and captivating performances.

Monday-Saturday: 10am. Additional shows Wednesday and Friday at 1pm. $5/adults. $4/ages 2-12. Puppet-making kits specifically tailored to each show available for purchase for $4 per kit. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell.

More info: 770-594-6232 or www.roswellpuppets.com.

June 7 Meet and Greet Local Author Karen White as she discusses her new book The Beach Trees. Karen will be happy to sign books purchased at Bookmiser (priced at 20% off publisher’s price).

7-9pm. Bookmiser, 4651 Sandy Plains Road (at Hwy. 92), Roswell. More info/RSVP: 770-993-1555.

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Community Calendar June 10 “Scary-etta” Tours. Step aboard the trolley for a spirited 90-minute fully-narrated ride through Marietta. Learn the history of Marietta through the eyes of the dearly departed, hear ghost stories, walk around the Marietta City Cemetery and conclude with a haunting at a local pub and former firehouse full of spirits.

8pm. $25/adults. $12/ages 12 & under. The Historic Marietta Trolley Company, 131 Church Street, Marietta. More info: 770-425-1006 or www.mariettatrolley.com/scary-etta.

June 10-12, 16-19, 23-26 Rent, a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, presented by The Atlanta Lyric Theatre. The musical follows a year in the lives of seven friends living in the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s East Village as the impoverished artists deal with their daily struggles, experience tragedy, and share their love. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm.

Saturday, June 25: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. $27.50$48.70. The Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta.

More info: 404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

June 11 Roswell Lavender Festival 2011 honors and commemorates the beauty and various uses of this ancient herb in a lively familyfriendly festival setting featuring a variety of demonstration booths, vendors, crafts, and performances as well as educational booths and lavender plants for sale and musical performance by members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus. 10am-4pm. Free, rain or shine. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell.

More info: 770-640-3855 or www.southerntrilogy.com.

June 11 26th Annual Magnolia Ball: Casablanca Evening benefiting the preservation of Bulloch Hall. 7pm. $150. Black tie/White dinner jacket. Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Spring Drive, Roswell. More info: Pam Billingsley, 770-992-1731, ext. 223, or www.bullochhall.org.

Atlanta Beat vs. magicTalk SC’s Washington Freedom. Watch as our hometown women’s professional soccer team takes on magicTalk SC’s Washington Freedom. 7pm. $15/single admission or $65/Family Four Pack. Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium, 3200 George W. Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw.

More info/tickets: 678-298-4778 or www.womensprosoccer.com/atlanta.

City of Kennesaw Summer Concert Series: Almost Elton John & The Rocket Band. Bring a blanket or comfortable low back chair and cooler and pack a picnic basket. Limited tables available for rent. Free. 8pm. The Depot, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw.

More info: 770-975-0877, 770-422-9714 or www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec.

June 11-12 19th Annual Georgia Fine and Collectible Book Fair presented by the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Sixty dealers will bring together their rare books, manuscripts, autographs, prints, maps, finely bound volumes and ephemera. Lectures and exhibits as well. Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: 11am-4pm.

Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: Jim Strawn, 404-936-7737.

June 11, July 9 Marietta Square Artists Market showcasing artwork created by local college students. 9am-12pm. Mill Street near Marietta Square. More info: www.mariettaga.gov.

June 13 Taste of Italy-OLLI’s Summer Social Event hosted by Kennesaw State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the College of Continuing and Professional Education. An evening of laughter, music and fun for those who are age 50 and older who are already part of the OLLI family as well as those who may want to see what the program has to offer. Doors open at 5:45pm. Dinner is served from 6-7, followed by music and dancing. $7. Reservations required. Kennesaw State University Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw. More info/reservations: 770-423-6765 or ccpe.kennesaw.edu/olli.

June 13-17 Manners Camp for 2nd-4th graders. 9:30am-3:30pm. $325.

Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731 or www.bullochhall.org.

June 14 Working on the Railroad Summer Camp for ages 5-8. Learn about the different jobs on the railroad through story, song and fun activities. Camp participants must bring their own packed lunch. No peanut products. 9am-4pm. $35. $25/museum members. Registration required. The Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. More info: 770-427-2117 or www.southernmuseum.org.

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Community Calendar June 15 Civil War Soldier Summer Camp for ages 9-12. Learn about the everyday life of a Civil War soldier through drills, skirmishes and camp activities. Camp participants must bring their own packed lunch. No peanut products. 9am-4pm. $35. $25/museum members. Registration required. The Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. More info: 770-427-2117 or www.southernmuseum.org.

June 16-17 Used Book and Curriculum Sale presented by Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Home School Support Group. Gently used and new items will be available for low prices. Thursday: 3-8pm.

Friday: 8am-2pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Melodee, 678-895-1543 or melodeesanchez@hotmail.com.

June 17 Juneteenth Concert presented by Cobb NAACP. Enjoy Jazz on the lawn of Glover Park. Bring your blanket or folding chairs.

7-10pm. This is an alcohol free and litter free event. Marietta Square. More info: www.mariettaga.gov.

An Evening of Celtic Music featuring instructors from the National Piping Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, and the Atlanta Bagpipe Ensemble with Scottish fiddler Katherine Irwin, Thomas and Friends and dancers from the Towns Killough School of Highland Dance. 8pm. $15-$20. Kennesaw State University Bailey Performance Center, 1000 Chastain Road, Bldg. 30, Kennesaw. More info/tickets: 770-423-6650 or ticketing. kennesaw.edu/default.asp.

June 17-18 Rose Care with Bruce Gillett who will share his recipes for healthy and beautiful roses in Georgia. 10am. $15 (includes admission to the Gardens). Registration recommended. SmithGilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-919-0248.

Summer Stars Concert Series: The Drowsey Chaperone presented by the Mountain View Arts Alliance (MVAA) Cabaret Camp. Bring your own dinner and enjoy. MVAA provides drinks and snacks for a donation. 7:30-9:30pm. $25/table for 8. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.

June 18 Juneteenth Celebration on the Square. Juneteenth or June 19, 1865, is considered the date the last slaves in America were freed. Join the Cobb NAACP and City of Marietta for a day of family activities, ethnic foods, entertainment, vendors, music, history, and more. Free. 10am-7pm. Glover Park/Marietta Square. More info: 770-425-5757 or www.mariettaga.gov.

Delta Moon. The dual slide guitars of Delta Moon carry the listener deep into the heart of the American South. 8-10pm.

Free. Tables available for rent. Mable House Barnes Amphitheater, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-819-3285 or www.mablehouse.org/amphitheatre.

June 19 33rd Annual Possum Trot 10K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run benefits the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Registration opens at 6:30am. Fun Run: 7am. $15. 10K: 7:30am. $27 in advance or $32 race day. Register on line at www.active.com or in person at any Big Peach Running Store. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/to register: 770-992-2055, ext. 226 or www.chattnaturecenter.com.

June 20 Lassiter Golf Tournament benefiting the Lassiter football program.

Four-man Texas Scramble format beginning with a noon shotgun start. $150 includes golf, cart, lunch, shirt and various prizes.

Sponsorships available. The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm, 3030 Bradshaw Club Drive Woodstock. More info: www.lassiterfootball.net.

June 23 Entrepreneurs 2011: Turning Vision into Value, a half-day conference presented by Womenetics. Explore ways that women can gain equal access to necessary funding and capital to build businesses that compete at the national and global levels with speakers, discussions, and resource fair. 7:30-11:45am. $65/ person or $600/table for ten. Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: www.womenetics.com.

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June 18 1st Annual Garden Gallop benefiting Smith-Gilbert Gardens.

The 5K is a USATF Certified Race and a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. There is also a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and Tot Trot. Pre-registration: $25. $30 day of race. Tot Trot is free.

Registration: 6-7:15am. Race starts at 7:30am. There is no guarantee of a shirt with Race Day registration. Pre-register online at wwww.gardengallop.com or in person at any Big Peach Running location. Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-919-0248 or www.gardengallop.com.

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Community Calendar June 24 Glover Park Concert Series: Yacht Rock. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner or dine in one of the many fine restaurants on the square and enjoy a free concert. Blankets and lawn chairs allowed after 4pm. Tables available for rent. Concert at 8pm. Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov.

June 24 & 26 The Roswell UMC Patriotic Celebration-Sounds of the Spirit Concert Series: Patriotic Celebration. The 120-voice Roswell United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir and Atlanta Wind Symphony join forces to raise this inspiring musical tribute to our great nation. Free but ticket required for seating. Friday: 7:30pm.

Sunday: 3 & 5:30pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More info: 770-594-0512.

June 25 Chestnut Ridge Christian Church CommunityFest/Sing for Christ.

Enjoy food from local vendors, games and inflatables for the kids, free tours of the church and free tours of the Jean and Elwood Wright Environmental Education Center next door. Festival: 12pm-5pm. Concert featuring Christian recording artists: 6-8pm. Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-8888.

June 26 Deadline to Enter Miss Cobb County Scholarship Pageant.

Contestants must be 17-23 years old, a high school graduate and single. Judging is based on private interview, talent, event gown and physical fitness. More info: Gene Phillips, 770-435-6378 or misscobbcounty@yahoo.com.

June 25 Wild West Fest! hosted by the Cobb County Public Library Foundation to benefit the Library System’s summer reading program featuring cowboys and cowgirls, gunslingers, fast draw demonstrations, cowboy music, lasso lessons and more. 10am3pm. $12. Free/ages 3 & under. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2196 or www.cobbcat.org/FoundationHome.

Star Spangled Spectacular performed by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. The program will include a mix of Americana, patriotic classics, and Broadway favorites. The show will be capped off with a roaring fireworks display. 8pm. Free.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, coolers and picnic items. No tables. Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. More info: www.georgiasymphony.org or 770-429-7016.

Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the East Cobb Lions Club to benefit CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. 4-7pm. $7/adult. $3/child.

Print and bring a flyer from the Lions Club website (www.eclions. org) and get a free cookie. Powers Ferry United Methodist Church, 245 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: www.eclions.org.

June 28 Red Cross Blood Drive. The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply.

3-8pm. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall (in the back of the church), 571 Holt Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770971-2839 or www.stcatherines.org.

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July 1 & 2 An American Celebration 2011 featuring the Johnson Ferry Choir and Orchestra. 7:30pm. Ice cream social following the concert in the Fellowship Hall. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-6561 or www.johnsonferry.org.

July 2 Patriotic Concert by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra featuring patriotic classics and favorites from Broadway and beyond. 7pm.

Free. First United Methodist Church Amphitheater, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: www.georgiasymphony.org or 770-429-7016.

July 3 Patriotic Concert by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra featuring patriotic classics and favorites from Broadway and beyond.

7:30pm. Free. Mount Paran North Church, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta. More info: www.georgiasymphony.org or 770-429-7016.

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Bring a blanket or comfortable low back chair and cooler and pack a picnic basket. Limited tables available for rent. Free.

8pm. Destination opens at 6pm. Fireworks at 9:30pm. The Depot, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. More info: 770-975-0877, 770-422-9714 or www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec.

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Community Calendar July 4 Fourth in the Park. The Marietta Freedom Parade will begin at 10am at Roswell Street Baptist Church and head towards the Square for the start of the Festival. Enjoy food, arts and crafts and carnival and watch fireworks at dark. Marietta Square.

More info: www.mariettaga.gov.

July 12 The Wiggles Big Birthday! The Fab Four from down under are back with a party full of fun songs and activities. 2:30pm & 6:30pm. $15.50-$75.50. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.

July 7 First Annual Summer J.A.M. (Joint Association Meeting), an after-hours networking event hosted by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and 13 of Cobb County’s business associations.

5-8pm. Free. Hilton Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: 770-980-2000.

July 15-16 Antique Gun & Military Collectibles Show & Sale. Friday: 125pm. Saturday: 9am-5pm. $6/adults. $1/ages 6-12. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: Richard Shields, 704-282-1339 or richard@thecarolinatrader.com.

July 8-10 Frank Cox Gem & Jewelry Show& Sale. Gems, jewelry, beads and more. Free and open to the public. Friday: 1-5pm.

Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8450 or www.frankcoxproductions.com.

July 16 Advanced Organic Vegetable Gardening Workshop. This workshop will focus on ways to boost garden production through improving soil health, planting practices, and management of common pests and diseases. 10am. $15 (includes admission to the Gardens). Registration recommended. Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-919-0248.

July 9 Smyrna Summer Concert Series: Sol Junky, seasoned musicians on the Atlanta festival scene who have toured with the like of Drivin N Cryin, Rehab, Charlie Daniels Band, and more.

7-10pm. Free. The Village Green, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna. More info: 770-434-6600.

Foghat performing with guests, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Silver Lake Band and The Marty Manous Band. 5-10pm. $25$55. $320/table for 4. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-819-3285 or www.mablehouse.org.

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Community Calendar July 16 Atlanta Beat vs. Philadelphia Independence. Come cheer on our hometown women’s professional soccer team, the Atlanta Beat.

7pm. $15 or $65/Family Four Pack. Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium, 3200 George W. Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw.

More info/tickets: 678-298-4778 or www.womensprosoccer.com/atlanta.

July 29 Glover Park Evening Concert Series: Jesters. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner or dine in one of the many fine restaurants on the square and enjoy a free concert. Blankets and lawn chairs allowed after 4pm. Tables available for rent. Concert at 8pm.

Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov.

July 16-17 11th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. Dance with butterflies to live music. Create arts and crafts, face painting, and entomology exhibits. Buy butterfly host plants and ask garden experts how you can attract butterflies to your garden.

Wear your butterfly wings and march in the parade. Saturday: 10am-2pm. Sunday: 12-5pm. $10. Ages 2 and under: free.

Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055, ext. 226 or www.chattnaturecenter.com.

July 30 Making Beads from Rose Petals. Rose petals which have been frozen will be turned into beads which can be made into jewelry.

As the beads heat up next to your skin, the aroma of roses fills the air. 10am. $15 (includes admission to the Gardens).

Registration recommended. Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-919-0248.

July 23 Six Flag’s STARBURST Summer Concert Series with We The Kings, The Summer Set and Downtown Fiction. 5pm. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell. More info: 770-948-9290 or www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.

July 23-24 35th Annual Collectible Glass Show and Sale presented by Peach State Depression Glass Club. Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: 10am-4pm. $6 (good both days). Nationally recognized dealers. Antique and vintage glass, pottery, Depression Era glass, kitchenware and dinnerware. Free seminars. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-853-5327 or www.psdgc.com.

July 28 Career Training Expo hosted by Kennesaw State University College of Continuing and Professional Education. The expo will highlight the major professional certificate programs. Instructors, program managers and many former students will be on hand to answer questions and share their experiences with potential students about the programs. Free. Registration recommended.

KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw. More info: 770-423-6765 or ccpe.kennesaw.edu/trainingexpo.

Bon Iver, one of the most highly touted new artists of the last decade. 7:30pm. $30.50-$38. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.

July 30-31 RK Gun & Knife Show. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 10am5pm. $8/adults. $2/ages 12 and under. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 563-927-8176 or www.rkshows.com.

July 31 The Georgia Bridal Show. Meet wedding professionals and find everything you need to create the wedding of your dreams.

12-5pm. $10 at door. $9 online. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 800-532-8917 or www.eliteevents.com.

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Greek Festival Offered Food & Fun for Thousands The Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church held their the 21st Annual Marietta Greek Festival May 13-15. The Marietta Greek Festival was held on the church grounds at 3431Trickum Road in East Cobb. Thousands came from around Metro Atlanta to enjoy homemade Greek food and pastries, live Greek music, and Greek dancing.

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Bank of North Georgia Spreads the Love make more than 63,978 sandwiches for children in metro Atlanta (with approximately two ounces of PB&J spread on each sandwich). Creamy peanut butter was the clear winner over crunchy and the bank received more grape jelly than any other flavor.

Since 2008, Bank of North Georgia has collected more than 10 tons of peanut butter and jelly through this meaningful community relations effort. This year, they brought it to a whole new level by inviting the Bank of Coweta team to participate as well as 17 partner schools. As a Partner in Education with Mt. Bethel Elementary School, the Bank of North Georgia, located on Johnson Ferry Road, enlisted help from Mt. Bethel Elementary School in Marietta/East Cobb.

The Center for Family Resources received 21 jars of PB&J from the Chastain Road branch in Kennesaw, 100 jars from the Marietta Square branch and 282 jars from our partner school, Marietta Middle School. Total: 403 jars of PB&J. ssPictured above are Mt. Bethel students Ashton Baker, Liam Collins, Kate Wisneski, Alexa Weston, and Abby Foy.

Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta, two divisions of Synovus Bank, had tremendous success in hosting their 4th Annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive to benefit children served by 30 local food pantries that are located near their 46 branches in metro Atlanta. The ‘Spread the Love’ PB&J Food Drive was held from April 2 (National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day) to May 14. In total, Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta collected 5,899 jars at 7,997 pounds, which is 4 tons of PB&J. That is enough to

MUST Ministries in Marietta received 62 jars of PB&J from the Galleria branch, 88 jars from the Johnson Ferry branch, 38 jars from the students and parents from the Georgia Ballet, and 550 jars from Mt. Bethel Elementary (which is the second largest amount BNG collected from a partner school) for a total of 738 jars of PB&J. The school that collected the most PB&J was Chrysalis Experiential Academy in Roswell with 800 jars.

Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta have dynamic community relations programs that are designed to continually reaffirm their longstanding commitment to helping others in the communities they serve.

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Animal/Breed: Norwegian Forest Cat Age & Gender: Approx. 10 yrs. old; male Favorite Food: Chicken pieces, lunchmeat, most moist canned food Favorite Person: Max - 18 year old son - will miss him dearly when he leaves for LSU in the fall Best Trick: Each morning either pushes Mom’s eye open with paw or bats Mom’s cheeks simultaneously with both paws to wake her to feed him his morning moist food.

Turn Ons: Loves to go outside and wait for Max to return from school each day. He instinctively knows the time to go to the door to ask to be let out. He also loves short car rides. Dad takes him to the bank’s drive-thru and the teller gets a kick out of seeing him. He will ride on your lap the entire time.

Turn Offs: He does not like to have his beautiful long fur brushed and lets you know.

Favorite Toy: He loves a 30 year old blanket but will only make “biscuits” with it and suck on it when no one is around. He usually does it in the middle of the night and we will find the blanket all twisted up in hallway in the morning. He is a celebrity and was featured in the Cat Fancy boxed calendar in 2008 playing with the blue blanket!

Last seen: Sleeping in hallway laundry basket where he can sniff all of his family’s lovely smells contently.

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Our Pal’s Place Offers Summer Camps for Pet Lovers

Our Pal’s Place (O.P.P.) is an animal advocate organization with a pet adoption facility and learning center. Their mission is to rescue animals from “death row” in county shelters and adopt them into “forever homes”. In addition, their Learning Center offers fun, informative education programs like Camp O.P.P. to teach solutions to current animal welfare issues. All of their work at O.P.P. is performed with a positive attitude and in a fun environment. They are licensed by the Department of Agriculture, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and incorporated. Their pet adoption facility and learning center are located at 4508 Canton Road, Marietta, 30066

and compassion towards all animals and practice what they learn with hands-on activities with rescued dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and birds.

Camp O.P.P. (Our Pal’s Place ) is a fun-filled, week-long camp where kids participate in activities that teach kindness and compassion to the animals. Each day starts with interactive learning activities and concludes with hands-on experience with the animals to practice what was learned. Camp O.P.P. is designed to give kids hands-on experience with rescued animals. For this reason, the first day of each camp week is spent learning safety and the first topic addressed of each camp day is reviewing safety rules. Our Pal’s Place is offering three different camp programs rotating throughout the summer :

> Helping Animals - The goal of this camp is to learn about animals in need and how to help them. Throughout the week, campers will choose different dogs to spend time with, learn about their life experiences and determine how to improve their future. The afternoons will be filled with arts and crafts: designing t-shirts, creating posters, making toys and much more! This camp has an “extra” day if campers want to participate in taking towels and toys to animals in a county shelter.

> Kindness & Compassion to All Animals - Our Pal’s Place signature camp returns for its fourth year! This week long camp provides kids the opportunity to learn kindness

> Understanding Dogs - The goal of this camp is to teach youth how to listen to and communicate with dogs. We “listen” to dogs by reading their body language and understanding their breed characteristics. We “communicate” with dogs by using positive training techniques. Campers will choose different dogs throughout the week with whom they will listen and communicate. The week will conclude with a talent show for the parents.

All proceeds from camp fees go to housing homeless animals in our pet adoption facility. For more information about Camp OPP, visit www.ourpalsplace.org or call Gigi, OPP’s Executive Director, at 678-361-7623.

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Restaurant Health Inspections

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The following are the results of inspections done by the Environmental Health Division of the Cobb County Health Department.

Grading scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is for new restaurants or in case of a change of ownership.

Restaurant

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Previous Grade

Allstar Sports Grill 2060 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta

89-B

1/20/11 93-A

10/18/10

Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs 80 Powers Ferry Rd, Marietta

87-B

1/7/11

81-B

7/12/10

Bamboo China Bistro 4400 Roswell Rd, Marietta

86-B

1/24/11 90-A

9/20/10

Basil’s Wraps 2800 Canton Rd, Marietta

87-B

1/19/11 N/A

Biscuits And More 3162 Johnson Ferry Rd Marietta

96-A

1/25/11 88-B 8/13/10

Cafe De Paris 1100 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta

86-B

1/28/11 86-B

10/19/10

Captain D’s #3546 2811 Canton Hwy, Marietta

91-A

1/20/11 91-A

8/17/10

Cazadores Mexican Restaurant #1 3165 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta

85-B

1/25/11 88-B 9/3/10

Chili’s Grill & Bar #158 4111 Roswell Rd NE, Marietta

91-A

1/19/11 99-A 9/2/10

Chin Chin Chinese Restaurant 617 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta

65-U

1/28/11 71-C 9/2/10

Churchill’s Pub 1401 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta

91-A

1/27/11 100-A 8/24/10

Curry Curry 4724 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta

70-C

1/19/11 100-A 11/15/10

Grand Asian Buffet 2821 Chastain Meadows Pkwy, Marietta

66 - U 2/1/11

Marietta Billiard Club 1355 Roswell Rd, Marietta

85 - B 9/27/10 75 - C 9/16/10

Marlow’s Tavern 91311 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta

97-A

1/19/11 96 -A 11/17/10

Mazzy’s Sports Bar & Grill II2217 Roswell Rd, Marietta

92-A

1/5/11

Nicky’s Diner 4751 Sandy Plains Rd, Roswell

80-B

12/28/10 64-U 12/2/10

Presto Latin & International Cusine 1392 Roswell Rd, Marietta

83-B

1/28/11 91-A

Tijuana Joe’s Catina 690 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta

100-A 1/18/11 82-B

Date

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91-A

5/10/201

6/11/20 11/30/10

American Deli 2100 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-509-3800 Bradley’s Bar & Grill 4961 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 770-321-0108 Mon.-Sat. 12pm-2am Barker’s Red Hots 3000 Windy Hill Road Marietta 30067 770-272-0407 Brewsters Neighborhood Grille 3595 Canton Road Marietta 30066 770-591-1291 Delkwood Grill 2769 Delk Road Marietta 30067 770-956-1313 Copeland’s of New Orleans > 3131 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200 Atlanta 30339 770-612-3311 > 1142 Barrett Parkway Kennesaw 30144 770-919-9612 Marlow’s Tavern 1311 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-977-7747 www.marlowstavern.com Monday-Thursday: 11:30am-12midnight Friday-Saturday: 11:30am-1am Sunday: 11am-12 midnight Marlow’s Tavern features the “best of the best” in American tavern fare served in a modern atmosphere. The menu offers a diverse combination of classic dishes that are updated and elevated to a gourmet level.

Marlow’s Tavern provides a casual and friendly gathering spot to enjoy a great night on the town.

Bagels Goldberg’s Bagel and Deli 1062 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 Mon-Sun: 6am-5pm New York style deli with great food and atmosphere! You can place your order online and we also offer full catering service.

Einstein Bros. Bagels 2014 Powers Ferry Road Atlanta 30339 770-612-8009 >2960 Shallowford Road Marietta 30066 770-321-0299 > 1275 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-321-6060 Panera Bread 2100 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-565-5570

Breakfast & Brunch IHOP 3130 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30062 770-640-1731 J. Christopher’s 1205 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-579-6800 7am-2pm Breakfast, brunch & lunch. An East Cobb original since 1997. > 1275 Powers Ferry Road Marietta 30067 770-953-0002 > 2700 Town Center Drive Kennesaw 30144 678-213-2400

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Lee’s Golden Buddha #7 2524 Cobb Parkway Smyrna 30080 770-980-1800 Mon-Sun: 11am-10:30pm Chinese, Malaysian, Thai & Korean cuisine. Dine-in or carry-out; delivery available. Consumer choice award for best Chinese restaurant from 1999-2004.

D’Lites Emporium Premium Lite Ice Cream 1100 Johnson Ferry Rd. Suite 365 Marietta, Georgia 30068 Monday – Wednesday 11am – 9:30pm Thursday – Saturday 11am – 10pm Sunday 12am – 9pm www.dlitesofmarietta.com D’Lites premium lite ice cream satisfies any sweet tooth without the guilt. All D’Lites ice cream products are low calorie, low fat, low carb, low sodium, cholesterol free and kosher. Only 50 calories per serving!

Curry Curry Thai Restaurant 4724 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 678-560-7809 Monday-Friday Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Saturday-Sunday Lunch: 12-3:30pm Monday-Thursday Dinner: 4-9:30pm Friday Dinner: 4-10pm Saturday Dinner 5-10pm Sunday Dinner 5-9pm

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Fuji Hana Steak, Sushi & Thai 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1 Marietta 30068 678-560-8071 www.fujihanaeastcobb.com Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm.

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Recipe of the Month: Cornmeal Peach Cake With the peach harvest season upon us, East Cobbers should be enjoying the bounty of peaches available this summer. Each year, Georgia produces over 2.6 million cartons, or more than 63 million pounds of sweet-tasting peaches between mid-May and mid-August. More than 40 varieties of peaches are grown in Georgia, and the state’s proximity to major markets throughout the Southeast allows the fruit to be regularly delivered fresh-off-the-tree to grocers all over the region.

Peach County native Gena Knox has devoted a section of her latest cookbook, “Southern My Way: Simple Recipes, Fresh Flavors” to recipes featuring sweet Georgia peaches. While the cookbook features more than 250 pages of seasonal recipes streamlined for busy lives, Gena feels a special passion for the Peach State’s favorite fruit. Here is one of those peach recipes, Cornmeal Peach Cake:

Cornmeal Peach Cake Not overly sweet, but absolutely delicious, this cake is best served with fresh whipped cream or ice cream. The cornmeal lends a rich golden hue.

Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes Yields: 12 servings 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup canola or vegetable oil ¼ cup fresh orange juice 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla 3 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups) ¼ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoons sugar

Special equipment: 10-cup bundt pan FIRST Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 10-cup bundt pan. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

NEXT Using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat eggs, sugar, and oil until smooth. Slowly beat in orange juice. One cup at a time, add flour mixture until incorporated. Stir in vanilla. In a medium bowl, toss peaches, sugar and cinnamon.

LAST Pour half of batter into bundt pan, top with peaches and finish with remaining batter. Bake for 55 minutes. Let cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan, place on wire rack, and let cool completely.

From my kitchen For a super-moist cake, you can add an additional cup of peaches and bake a few minutes longer. The cake may not have a neat, uniform shape, but I love the gooey center.

To learn more about Georgia Peaches, get recipe ideas and sign the “Peach Promise”, visit the Georgia Peach Council at www.gapeaches.org, and www.facebook.com/SweetGeorgiaPeaches.

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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Local Tennis Tournaments Scheduled This Summer Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department offers tennis programming that suits anyone that is interested in the game. Cobb has 122 tennis courts located throughout the county. With 6 full service tennis centers and 13 additional satellite tennis facilities, there is sure to be a tennis court in your area.

Programs are offered for the newest beginner to the highest level of play - Cobb’s tennis program is ready to help you hit the tennis courts. Cobb’s tennis program offers numerous tournaments for all ages and levels of play. All tournaments are sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association and require USTA membership.

Here are some upcoming tennis tournaments taking place in East Cobb this summer: June 24-26 Marietta NTRP Challenge NMW (3.0-5.0)s $17/player Register online at www.usta.com by June 20.

Harrison Tennis Center, 2653 Shallowford Road, Marietta 770-591-3151 July 5-8 GA Games Jr. Championships-Georgia Level 4 BG(18-10)sd, SE $43.50/player Register online at www.usta.com by June 28.

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A home is a reflection of its inhabitants and no one understands this better than Wilson. One of her favorite things to do is to find a new use for an old treasure in a client’s home. She specializes in Re-Mix projects to give a fresh perspective to a client’s room. For $250, Wilson and her team will completely re-design any room in the home using the homeowner’s existing pieces. They can also bring options for new accessories in keeping with the client’s preferred budget.

For those who seek a more in-depth consultation, Pineapple Park offers in-home design services. Wilson works with both interiors and exteriors of the home, including architectural details for added curb appeal. And of course the store offers a unique array of ever-changing merchandise for every room of the home. Wilson specializes in vintage and European-style merchandise with an eclectic flair. Regularly scheduled in-store events include Ladies Nights and decorating workshops.

Pineapple Park is located at 8494 Main Street in Woodstock. They are open from 10am-5pm, MondaySaturday, with extended hours during the summer. Visit their website at www.pineapplepark.com, find them on Facebook/PineapplePark or call 678-494-8494.

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Last fall, Wilson and her husband Ken opened Pineapple Park in a blue Victorian on Woodstock’s Main Street when they relocated from Florida’s East Coast.

Wilson brings the 17 years of experience she gained while owning and operating an interior design store in Florida and an unparalleled eye for design.

“I’m bored” is a common complaint from kids in the summer. Whether your kids are just bored or you need something different to do during the summer break , the EAST COBBER and the East Cobb YMCA have partnered together to bring you “Playdates in the Park.” Held at the East Cobb Park on Roswell Road each Tuesday morning 10-11:30AM June 7 – July 26 every Tuesday, the playdates will be full of interactive, entertaining, and educational activities for children—from preschool to fifth grade.

Activities planned are children’s crafts, hikes, contests, prizes and more! The McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA will bring their teen campers participating in their “Counselors in Training” day camps to help ensure a fun and safe program every Tuesday.

“We invite civic associations, hobby enthusiasts, businesses, artists and entertainers to participate in the opento-the-public playdates . . . just call me (770-640-7070) if you want to donate prizes or activities,” says Cynthia Rozzo, publisher of the EAST COBBER. To receive notices of the themes of the weekly “Playdates in the Park”, go to www.eastcobber.com and sign up for EAST COBBER’s weekly E-newsletter which will highlight the summer playdates’ programs.

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Chef’s Culinary Tour Takes Place in East Cobb June 9

The Art of the Matter

Searching for the perfect venue for a birthday party, baby shower, bunco group, or even a local fundraiser?

Look no further than East Cobb’s Canvas by U! where your group can gather for painting sessions. With no experience needed, create your own work of art. Just bring friends and wine or favorite beverage, and Canvas by U! provides all the necessary supplies and top-notch instructor who guides you stroke by stroke as you paint your masterpiece.

Classes are conveniently offered Mon.-Tues., 7:009:00 p.m., Wed., 8:00-10:00 p.m., and Thurs.-Sat., 7:00-10:00 p.m. On Sunday afternoons, children’s classes are from 2:30-4:30 p.m. During the evenings, minors 12 and older can accompany adults. Costs range from $25 for the two-hour class and $35 for the three-hour class. Sign-up is online at www.CanvasbyU.com. Each class can accommodate up to 80 people.

According to Owner Stacy Abston, Canvas by U! is actively involved in the community, hosting fundraisers such as Susan G. Komen and Relay for Life. At least once a month, painters gather for a good time and a good cause. A portion of the proceeds from the designated evening go directly to the charity. “You can organize a fundraiser at Canvas by U! or check our website for upcoming events and support the fundraiser of your choice,” says Abston.

For those looking into children’s activities this summer, Canvas by U! is offering kid’s summer camps, where the Masters, such as Monet and van Gogh, will be taught.

Camps will be held June 6-10 and July 11-15. Each class is 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon daily, and the cost is $25. Just register online for any day(s) during those weeks.

Canvas by U! is located at 3000 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite 212, in Marietta/East Cobb. Classes are also available at two other metro locations in Dunwoody Plaza and North Druid Hills. For more information and to register, visit www.CanvasbyU.com or contact info@CanvasbyU.com.

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The Chef’s Culinary Tour will be held on Thursday, June 9th, 2011, at the Pavillion in East Cobb. The event will benefit SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, a Cobb County organization which provides services to victims of child abuse. Joining the effort are top chefs from several of Atlanta’s and Marietta’s acclaimed restaurants to includeTwo Urban Licks, ONE. midtown kitchen, Parish, ROOM, Paper Mill Grill, Ritter’s, Gabriel’s, Henry’s Louisiana Grill and Sam’s BBQ1.

“We are so excited to have the support of some of the best chefs in the state to include Food Network Star finalist, Justin Balmes,” said Jinger Robins, Executive Director of SafePath.

“The economy has suffered terribly in the last two years, yet the children and families who benefit from SafePath’s critical services are still in need. In fact, during tough economic times, instances of abuse increase. The Chef’s Culinary Tour will help us raise funds to continue assisting abused children and reduce their trauma.”

At the event, the renowned chefs will feature their culinary signatures. Cocktails will start at 6pm, and the tasting will begin at 7pm. For only $75 per individual, guests will be able to interact with the executive chefs out of the kitchen and sample different tastes. The Chef’s Culinary Tour will include dancing featuring the music of PRIME. “The Chef’s Culinary Tour is sure to be the ultimate food social of the year,” said Chef Alex Reethof, event chair and East Cobb resident. “People may not realize that SafePath is the organization that is there helping those victims of child abuse that we hear about on the news. The services they provide are vital to those families and our community. If you have a passion for food and fun, my hope is that you will join us in supporting SafePath and the work that they do.”

SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. is a private 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children who have been abused. SafePath’s mission is to reduce the trauma to children and their families by offering a comprehensive, professional and child-friendly approach to allegations of child abuse. SafePath ensures a less traumatic, child-focused approach to child abuse cases by bringing together professionals from law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, therapists, healthcare professions, DFACS, and other agencies, to all work together as a collaborative team. For more information about SafePath or to purchase tickets, please call 770-801-3465.

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Safety Tips for Summer Break

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By Lieutenant Destiny Davidson, Cobb County Police Department, Precinct 4

With Peter Allen

As we approach summer vacation, family travel and outdoor activities will increase. This is the perfect time to make you aware that Governor Deal recently approved changes to certain Georgia laws pertaining to child safety restraints and rules of the road concerning bicyclists.

Effective July 1, when travelling in a motor vehicle, children will be required to be properly restrained in a child passenger safety restraint device until they reach 8 years of age. The current law pertains to children until they reach the age of 6.

For your older children who have outgrown a traditional safety seat, this will mean a booster seat, which is simply a device designed to elevate the child to the proper height so that the seat belt will fit as it is intended. If you would like more information on recommended practices including those that go above the minimum legal requirements pertaining to child safety restraints please visit. http://www.gahighwaysafety.org/ docs/2011nhtsacarseat.pdf There are numerous locations around metro Atlanta where you can have your child’s safety seat inspected to ensure that you are following both the law and best practices. In Cobb County you can have your child safety seat inspected at the Child Safety Seat Inspection Station located within the Cobb County Safety Village at 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008. For appointments call 770-514-2369.

You can also visit the website of Safe Kids of Georgia www. safekidsgeorgia.org to find other locations that offer child safety seat inspections. This site also offers a wealth of information on preventing unintentional child hood injuries associated with motor vehicle crashes, bicycling accidents, burns, drownings, and much more.

Other changes in Georgia law pertain to bicyclists on public roadways. Effective July 1, where a bicycle lane is provided on the roadway, the operator of a motor vehicle shall yield to a person operating a bicycle in a bicycle lane. In addition, anytime a driver is attempting to overtake and pass a bicyclist travelling in the same direction, the driver will be required to move over at least 3 feet until safely past the overtaken bicycle.

And while not a new law, it is important to remember that no person under the age of 16 years can operate or be a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, bicycle path, or sidewalk without wearing a bicycle helmet. And while not required by law, It is strongly advisable that bicyclist of all ages wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

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Are You In Business For Your Self?

If you own a business, have a job, are unemployed or retired, and you receive and spend money, the answer is, “Absolutely yes.” Why? Because in today’s world your whole life is a business.

If you are an owner of a business: You either bought it or created it to sell products and/or services and you conduct the business assuming full control, responsibility and risk.

If you are employed or contracted by a company: You are responsible for fulfilling the tasks and mission for which you were hired. You are using your skills and talents. Therefore, you assume part of the risk.

If you are unemployed and are seeking employment: You’re in the business of marketing and identifying and selling your skills and talents.

If you are retired: You are responsible for using your skills, talents and interest to create a life of fulfillment based on how you spend your time and money Your whole life can benefit from applying the principles of operating a successful, productive business. Your life has a beginning and end, just like a business. It goes through various stages as it matures, and you have 24 hours each day to manage and create the life you want. It would be to your benefit to change the way you look at all your relationships. An example is the way you view your employment relationship. Rather than thinking of yourself as being an employee, see yourself as a business person with the perception of, “I am selling my unique skills and talents to the company to fulfill the tasks and mission for which I was hired.” The benefit of this perception is that it will make you stronger. Thinking as a business person, you become more aware of continually improving your skills, talents and interest so that you are always marketable.

When the time comes for you to quit, get laid off or be ‘downsized,’ you then become an entrepreneur to create and build a mechanism to market you, your skills and talents to an employer or to create your own business. The same will hold true when the time comes for you to create a joyful fulfilling transition into semi- or full retirement.

Your whole life, as with a business, has similar categories and tasks, things to plan, create, manage and improve: Career/Business, Money Management, Health, Family, Social Relationships (personal friends/significant other and business associates), Personal and Professional Mastery, and Physical Environment (fun and recreation).

As a business, life and retirement coach, I assist you into breaking free of the barriers and transition into the results you desire. I will guide you in your journey by gaining clarity in your purpose, goals and vision, uncover and identify the obstacles and challenges. I provide processes that will enable you to move through them effectively so that you can create the business and life you desire with passion, prosperity, balance, and fulfillment.

Call me at 770-977-2232 with any questions or comments. Visit my website www.breakingfreecoaching.com where you will find several articles on related topics.

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A hair color specialist and stylist, Christine has been in the business for 25 years. For the past 13 years, she worked at Van Michael’s Salon in Sandy Springs. Wanting to branch out on her own, Christine was looking for both freedom and flexibility. “I want to be flexible for my clients,” says Rhodes.

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Conveniently located at 1070 Woodlawn Drive, WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb invites the community to visit their state of the art facilss Steven Brantley, M.D. ity for most medical diagnostic Quantum Radiology imaging needs. The facility is accredited by the American College of Radiology assuring that highly trained technologists and physicians meet stringent quality standards. The friendly WellStar staff highly emphasizes professionalism, compassionate care and patient satisfaction and is dedicated to uncompromising standards of excellence.

WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb is proud to offer state of the art Digital Mammography to provide the most advanced electronic breast images, which are interpreted by Radiologists who are sub-specialized in mammography using the aid of precision, high-resolution monitors. Dr. Steven Brantley explains, “Digital technology assists in improving diagnosis and makes the interpretation of results and historical comparisons quicker and more accurate.” Breast MRIs will now also be offered at the East Cobb Imaging Center in adjunct to routine digital mammography screening for high-risk patients.

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WellStar is committed to providing the best technology to the community with a High-Field Short-Bore MRI 1.5 Tesla which has expanded our women’s imaging services to include Breast MRI. This MRI System offers higher quality exams while providing patient comfort with its open ended design. In addition, our 16-slice CT Scanner offers improved diagnostic accuracy with shorter scan times. WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb is now also performing Heart Screenings for $99 or $149/couple.

Most insurance plans are accepted, and the helpful WellStar staff is happy to answer insurance related questions. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Extended hours Thursday until 6:30p.m. and Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm for Mammography and MRI (non-contrast). Call 678-581-5900 to schedule your imaging appointment with WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb.

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Dermatology Affiliates Welcomes Dr. Erickson to East Cobb As you shed your winter layers for skin-baring shorts and bathing suits this summer, it’s also a good time to get a check-up for your skin. This process is now easier than ever, because Dermatology Affiliates recently added Corinne Erickson, M.D. to its practice.

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Known for their focus on patient care, the physicians at Dermatology Affiliates see patients for any condition impacting skin, nails or hair. They specialize in diagnosing and treating skin cancer. They also treat acne, psoriasis, eczema and removing warts or moles.

Preventing skin cancer is what first attracted Dr. Erickson to dermatology. When she was five years old, her grandmother passed away from metastatic melanoma and over the years she witnessed many family friends struggle with this diagnosis.

“I am passionate about educating patients on how to prevent this tragic disease, how to identify concerning moles and find the cancers as early as possible,” said Dr. Erickson.

Dr. Erickson recommends that everyone should be aware of their skin and to take time once a month to look at it for new or changing moles. According to Erickson, 75 percent of melanomas are first noticed by the patient or the patient’s partner. “By performing self skin checks and seeing a dermatologist for yearly exams and when anything new pops up, I truly believe we can bring an end to the skin cancer epidemic,” she added.

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Dr. Erickson received her undergraduate degree at Stanford University and then completed her medical degree at University of Rochester and her residency at University of Maryland.

“I love dermatology because whether I’m treating a teenager’s acne, a parent’s stubborn psoriasis, or a granddad’s basal cell cancer, the impact it has on their lives is often far more than skin deep. The skin is the largest organ, and the most visible, so when problems arise in the skin it often causes both physical and emotional stress,” said Dr. Erickson. “My job allows me to help take care of patients inside and out.”

In addition to Dr. Erickson, the Dermatology Affiliates practice includes the following physicians: Rutledge Forney, M.D., Cynthia Abbott, M.D., Jennifer Burger, M.D., and Sumayah Taliaferro, M.D. Dermatology Affiliates also provides cosmetic and aesthetic treatments, such as Botox, fillers, chemical peels and microdermabrasion, as well as numerous laser procedures.

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Running and Yoga

Health & Wellness

By Steven Watson

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The more I run, the more I realize that running alone is not enough. My weight and blood pressure are down, but my core strength could be better. And as much as I love lacing up my sneakers and heading out before sunrise, it can get repetitive.

Could I be doing more? Could you?

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Yes. We could be doing yoga. This invigorating series of postures and breathing techniques is rooted in Indian philosophy. I know some of its benefits from taking classes years ago. To learn more, I spoke with two yoga teachers who live and work in East Cobb and Marietta. Rachel Goldberg is co-owner of beyoga on the ssLisa Jones Marietta Square. She and her partner Julie Eubanks started the studio in December 2010. Lisa Jones, owner of Fitness Yoga with Lisa, teaches at LA Fitness and Olde Towne Athletic Club. Both Rachel and Lisa went through over 200 hours of intense training to get certified.

According to Lisa, runners can suffer from back and knee pain, sore feet, and tightness in the hips and hamstrings. During a mile run, your heel can strike the ground 1,000 times. Each strike is three or four times your body weight. “All of that pounding, compressing, and shortening of the muscles leads to excess tightness and creates imbalances in the body,” Lisa says.

“We have a lot of runners (in our studio),” Rachel says. She got into yoga herself because of knee pain related to her running.

She also taught cycle for 12 years and says that doing only one form of exercise can lead to injury. She stresses the importance of finding balance-- in our workout routine and the rest of our lives.

Runners can prevent injury by lengthening the muscles with yoga. As Rachel says, running tightens the muscles. “If you tighten something enough eventually it’s going to snap,” she says. She also points out that yoga is not just stretching. She estimates that 70% of a yoga class is “working on your core.”

So yoga can help you find balance, prevent injury, and make you stronger. You can also lose weight doing it, which Lisa calls an “added bonus.”

That’s not all yoga can do for you. Both Lisa and Rachel talked about yoga’s ability to relieve stress. “As you learn how to breathe calmly,” Lisa says, “you will learn to move calmly in your daily life… you respond from a place of center and balance without being reactive, or stressed, or mean or grumpy. That’s yoga.” Rachel adds that “some of the postures… the way you place your hands and feet… it’s just so grounding. It just makes you feel more stable.”

Yoga also fosters a sense of community. If you are just starting out, it pays to get a teacher and go to a class. “You get a lot of energy from other people,” Rachel says. Lisa says that while books and DVD’s are a good choice for advanced yoginis, an instructor can give novices hands-on correction to get the most out of the poses. She can also tell you if you are misaligned.

“You can’t get that from a video,” Rachel says.

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Taste of Italy – OLLI’s Summer Social Event Having a great time with friends is a core ingredient to the success of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University.

Three times a year, OLLI seeks to bring together all those people who have enjoyed being a part of the OLLI family and invite those who are age 50 and older to see what the program has to offer. OLLI’s next event is the Taste of Italy Social on Monday, June 13th, at KSU Center.

“There is nothing like a summer social to put a little spice into our annual calendar,” said Michelle Girage, OLLI Assistant Director. She said, aside from the delicious Italian feast, there will be live music provided by the Society Express Band who will be making their debut to the OLLI crowd “This band is certain to have everyone on their feet dancing before the night is over,” Michelle said. Past socials have drawn about 250 seasoned adults out for an evening of great food, dancing and a “whole lotta fun” with new and old friends.

“With so many programs going on throughout the year, the socials have turned into a homecoming style event which allows us to visit with everybody and catch up on the happenings in their lives,” Michelle said. “It’s a great mix of laughter, music and fun!”

The cost is only $7 per person and includes dancing, catered dinner and wonderful conversation. Doors open at 5:45pm and dinner is served from 6-7pm.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 770-423-6765 or you can register online at ccpe.kennesaw.edu/olli. Payment is required when reservations are made to secure seating. Free parking is available.

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Senior Swimmer Goes for Gold

By Anne Alexander For those of us who have ever backed down from a challenge because we might think ourselves too old, Sue Ottosen is an inspiration. The sixty-eight year old artist and owner of a framing business in East Cobb is preparing for her fourth National Senior Olympics Games to be held June 16 – 30 in Houston, Texas.

A former art teacher and accomplished cellist, Sue never considered herself an athlete; ssSue Ottosen however, an ad for the National Senior Olympics motivated her to consider becoming a serious contender. Sue competed in her first state meet in 2004 in Warner Robbins, Georgia.

While husband Bob photographed, Sue surprised herself by winning a gold medal!

While training on her own, typically at the Kennestone Aquatic Center, various trainers would give her pointers on ways she could improve. The hard work and determination paid off because the next year, Sue claimed three gold medals at the Georgia State Senior Olympic Games. This qualified her to compete at the National Games in Pittsburgh where Sue

was delighted to be “treated like a real Olympian” – a nearly overwhelming experience with numerous paparazzi snapping pictures of her at the finish line.

Sue has won medals and honors from numerous competitions. Not only has Sue earned medals for her swimming, but she has also placed in the P.T. Solutions Women’s Triathlon in Acworth for the last four years. Sue also competes in shot put and discus at the Georgia State Senior Olympic Games. It’s never too late according to Sue Ottosen to “get up off your duff and start moving!”

The National Senior Games Association was developed in 1985 with the purpose of promoting healthy lifestyles for seniors through education, fitness, and sports. It is a community-based member of the United States Olympic Committee and functions as a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit corporation.

Participants who qualify for the National Games are responsible for their traveling expenses as well as some meals while at the games.

Sue’s sponsors have been the 425 Antique Market Place, Barter Consultants International, and Empowerment Strategies Hypnotherapy. East Cobbers can help Sue finance her trip to the National Senior Olympic Games by becoming a sponsor or by making a tax deductible contribution to her at soheritage@ comcast.net . For more information about the National Senior Games Association Foundation, visit their website at www.nationalseniorgames.org.

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East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for June & July 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.

Ice Cream and a Movie: The Young Victoria Monday, June 20 1– 4pm Cost: $3/Cobb resident; $4/non-resident. Registration required.

Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend star in the lavish historical drama. Based on the courtship and early reign of England’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Victoria, this is a movie of romance intrigue and power. Come enjoy the majestic tale, ice cream and popcorn!

Biography: Stories through Time: The Golden Age of Jazz/ Jazz Legends Wednesday, June 22: 10 – 11:30am Cost: Free. Registration required.

This documentary has been compiled from the masters that have been forgotten in the vaults of the Hollywood studios.

Come hear about Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, the Mills Brothers, Louis Armstrong, the Dorsey Brothers, Gene Krupa and Peggy Lee, just to name a few.

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Throughout America, the 4th of July is a summer celebration of beaches, barbecues and the birth of the nation, where parades march down Main Street and the night sky lights up with stunning fireworks. Did you ever wonder how these traditions began? The birth of our nation wasn’t declared a holiday until 1941!

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He was born in 1706, the son of a Boston tradesman. As colonial printer, he achieved fame and fortune; as civic leader he helped establish America’s first lending library and a distinguished hospital And as Founding Father, he signed the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, profoundly influencing the great debates that shaped the American nation.

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History Corner: American Revolution Battle of Monmouth Wednesday, June 29 10 – 11:30am Cost: Free. Registration required.

One of the largest and most important conflicts in the Revolutionary War took place on June 29, 1778 at Monmouth, New Jersey. The British assumed that the Continental Army was weak, ill-disciplined and incapable of facing up to their own seasoned troops, but the events that were about to unfold in New Jersey proved them wrong.

Come learn the importance of this decisive battle and its historical impact.

Ice Cream & a Movie: Mr. Roberts Monday, July 18 1 – 4pm Cost: $3/Cobb resident; $4/non-resident. Registration required.

Mr. Roberts, starring Henry Fonda, James Cagney, Jack Lemon and William Powell, is one of the best patriotic movies to come out of Hollywood. The USS Reluctant carries cargo along World War II’s forgotten Pacific seaways. Beyond the horizon, the real war passes its stir-crazy crew by. No shot is fired, no blood is spilled, yet Mr. Roberts endures as one of our most truthful war sagas.

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More info: Mary Johnson, 770-926-7881 or doule37uga@comcast.net.

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 the month (except July and August). Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. More info: Charlene Robinson, 770-971-7786.

Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy League. Second Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting District HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 410, Smyrna. Membership open to all civilian and retired military with an interest in supporting our men and women of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and associated youth programs. More info: 678-234-2310 or campbellfc@comcast.net.

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. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta.

Award-winning 50 voice, male, 4-part a cappella harmony chorus. More info: Frank, 770-587-1264, fehrach@aol.com, 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. C’est Moi/Café Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068. More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-713-2830 or Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net.

The ECBA meets monthly at The Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road, at 11:30am for lunch, networking and a great speaker.

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.

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, 404-218-6216, susan.hampton@lionbank.com, or www.eastcobbba.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.

Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm.

First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info: Larry Guzy, 678-860-4477.

Cobb County Republican Women. Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street. More info: 770-785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org.

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), Dunwoody. More info: Nancy Guerine, 678-354-3590.

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East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters and non-boaters are welcome. First Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free admission.

Attendees pay for dinner. The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-364-3036 or noeyf1@bellsouth.net.

Cobb Regional Republican Women. Third Thursday, every other month. 6:30pm.

InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Sandra Thompson, 770-578-6646.

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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 1-18 invited.

More info: B. Schilling, 770-643-1010.

Cobb Photographic Society.

Photographers of all skill and ability levels are welcome. First and 3rd Monday of each month. 7-9pm. Marietta Enrichment Center, American Business Center, Bldg. 700, Suite 702, 1395 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: www.cobbphotosociety.com or info@cobbphotosociety.com.

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Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club.

Dances on second and 4th Friday each month. 8-10:30pm. Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Margaret, 770-751-7210, dudesndarlins@comcast.net, or www.dudesndarlins.com.

Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Association. Last Wednesday of the month.

11:30am. Reservations required. Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Smyrna-Roswell Road, Smyrna. More info/Reservations: Beth St. Jean, 770-998-8737 or beth@ammoniasafety.com.

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Business Network International (BNI). Tuesdays. 7:30-9am. BNI is an international networking organization with chapters throughout the Atlanta area.

My Friend’s Place, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Karley Barber, 770-977-2383 or karley@comcast.net.

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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. First and 3rd Saturday of the month. 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.

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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 and 4th Thursday of the month. 12-1pm. Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road, Marietta.

More Info: Mary Karras, 770-514-3069 or marykarras@banknorthgeorgia.com.

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.

East Cobb Democratic Alliance. Third Thursday of the month. 6pm - Social.

7pm – Program. Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or tbarksdl@aol.com.

East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise South of the Border, 3605 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or edwardjohnsjewelers@yahoo.com.

East Cobb Lions Club. Second and 4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm. East Side Baptist Church, 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Don Garrow, 770-955-6914.

East Cobb New Horizons Band. Monday mornings. Did you play a band instrument in high school and/or college? Would you like to play again? We accept all skill levels.

First Baptist Church of Marietta, 148 Church Street, Marietta. More info: George 770-971-3430 or geog16@yahoo.com.

East Cobb Open Networking. Professional Referral Networking. Every Friday. 7:309am. Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road (next to Michaels), Marietta. Free.

More info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711 or drtim02@yahoo.com.

East Cobb PowerCore Team. A business referral network. Every Thursday.

7-8:30am. IHOP, 3130 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Amy Caplan, 404-572-1278.

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club Calendar East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-789-0623 or dschwall625@hotmail.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.

East Cobb VIPs. A community group for seniors. Fourth Monday of the month (except in May). 6pm. East Cobb United Methodist Church, 2325 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-3643 or office@eastcobbumc.org.

Mint Julep Consignment Boutique. First Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 7-9pm. East Cob Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-953-2882 or www.visionsanew.org

East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817.

MOMS Club of Marietta North. First Wednesday of the month. 10am.

Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Marion Hegedes, 678-494-8887.

Georgia Perennial Plant Association.

Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm.

Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta.

More info: www.georgiaperennial.org.

Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance.

Third Thursday of the month. Social hour: 6pm. Meeting: 7pm. American Legion Post, 921 Gresham Road, Marietta. More info: Bill Kalish, 770-298-9966.

Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. 10am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Bill Vermeer, 770-971-6579.

Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for prospective members 1st 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: 770-740-8211 or www.happytailspets.org.

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)-Cobb County Chapter. Fourth Monday of the month. 6:15pm. Meeting & dinner. Windy Hill - Marriott Hotel, Marietta. More info: Oleta Herron, 770-661-2876.

Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Post 976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am.

Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Center. More info: Fran Jacobson, 770-436-7456.

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.

Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. Council Chamber at Marietta City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta. More info: cobblp.org.

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.

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Order Sons of Italy in America Marietta Lodge #2607. General membership meeting 2nd 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.

Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7:309:00pm. St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.polkstreetspeakers.org.

Parents Without Partners. Meeting times vary. More info: Angela Dixon, 404-422-0768 or pwpchapter698.org.

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

Peach State Depression Glass Collectors Club. Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm.

East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-368-9790.

Shakespeare Reading Group. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm. 32 N. Fairground Street, Marietta. More info: Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474.

Moms in Touch. East Side Elementary.

Every Monday. 10am. Meeting location available on request. More info: Movita Stallworth, 770-321-1783 or mo633@bellsouth.net.

Moms in Touch. Individual school groups meeting on various days & times. Praying and encouraging our Cobb County teachers, staff and students. More info: Margie Crawford, mcraw10@bellsouth.net or www.momsintouch.org.

Mothers and More, East Cobb Chapter #270. Second Tuesday each month.

7:30-9:30pm. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. Check website as schedule may vary: www.mmeastcobb.homestead.com.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). Second Wednesday of the month. 11:30am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-2834.

Newcomers Club of Cobb County. Third Tuesday each month. 10am. Various social activities throughout the month for those new to Cobb County or just looking for new friends and activities.

John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-234-5068 or 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: 678-404-0034 or www.NOWAMOM.org.

Northeast Cobb Business Association.

Luncheon meeting 3rd Wednesday of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15. Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta.

More info: www.cantonroadba.org.

Northwest Atlanta Mothers of Multiples (formerly Cobb Parents of Multiples), a parent’s club for families with or expecting twins, triplets, quads, etc.

Second Monday of each month (except December). 7pm. North Metro Church, 2305 Barrett Parkway, Marietta. More info: 678-404-0034 or www.nowamom.org.

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BOAT/RV STORAGE Affordable storage. Close to Lake Allatoona.

770-975-0614. Jverhoeven1@gmail.com.

Mechanic and consignments also available.

CAREER TRAINING Jumpstart a medical career now! Become a certified nursing assistant in just 15 days.

Monthly classes. Morning and evening sections.

Free CPR/First Aid to our graduates. Affordable rates. Payment plans available. 770-432-7227. avettnursing.com. avettquality@yahoo.com.

Dog Training Certified Dog Trainer. Positive, gentle methods.

Private training at your home. www.mygoodrascal.com. 770-401-7945.

FURNITURE REPAIR Danny Linton: Onsite, on time, furniture care, refinishing, repairs, touch up. 770-882-5132.

GROUND COVER FOR SALE Vinca Minor in large quantities for fast coverage. $3/flat. Bishop Lake Road. 770-992-2086.

HELP WANTED Embroidery Operator. Veeshee.com, an e-commerce company based in Marietta specializing in monogrammed bags and accessories seeks embroidery machine operators and order fulfillment associates. Embroidery experience a plus but not required. To apply, email your resume to jobs@veeshee.com.

JUNK REMOVAL

The trash troopers. We take anything. Call Dan for appointment and low prices. 678-910-9912.

MASSAGE THERAPY Licensed professional mobile massage.

Call Sorrel 404-421-7901 or visit www.heavenlytouchmassagega.com. GA MT005056

PIANO LESSONS Piano lessons in your home. I come to you.

Exciting and fun teacher with years of experience throughout Cobb County. Annual recitals, references available upon request. Call Kris at 404-434-6681. www.krisokun.com.

PERSONAL SERVICE Need things to get done? Part-time infant care; Drive kids to after school activities or day camp & bring home; Run errands for seniors or anyone needing things done. Shop, deliver, doctor’s appointments, etc. Personal chef services.

Also, pet care in your home when needed. Great references, non-smoker. Call Hope at 770-7267794 or 404-803-6933/cell.

ROOMMATES/SHARED HOUSING. Private bedrooms/baths Beautiful homes in safe neighborhoods. Flexible lease terms.

Below market rent. Free service.

678.812.3729 lynne.dyckman@atlantajcc.org, www.housematematch.org

SPANISH LESSONS Spanish Summer Camps! Also afternoon and evening Spanish classes and tutoring for teenagers and adults. Certified and experienced teachers. 404-246-2140. www.decoloresspanishbookstore.com.

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TUTORING Tutoring in math, reading, and English.

Summer math camps. 404-934-5850.

E.nopi East Cobb is seeking certified teachers to teach kids 3-17yrs, on Evenings/Saturdays.

Start date: 8/1/2011. Must have 4 year degree.

Contact Vani: 678-471-5086.

tutor: STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP Organization, time management, homework, test-taking, motivation, memorization, ADHD skills and more taught to improve your child’s success in school. 770-642-7761.

TUTORING: SUMMER SKILLS WORKSHOP Organization, time management, homework, test-taking, motivation, ADHD skills and more taught to improve school success in all grade levels. 770-642-7761

VIDEO SERVICES Shooting, editing and delivering your video, web site creation and support. 404-909-9557. www.knvideostudio.com.

VIRITUAL COMPUTER PROFESSIONAL Virtual Computer Professional available.

Desktop publishing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, transcription. 770-565-8874.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Full coverage professional photography for weddings and events from $575. Call Greg at 678-5579890 or visit www.bedingfieldphotography.com.

WORK PART TIME NEAR HOME Office assistant position available. Compensation commensurate with experience. Initial schedule Mondays only. Project follow up, Microsoft PC environment, internet research. Contact Richard Massicott, Managing Member, Parkwood Business Association, LLC, 1640 Powers Ferry Road, Bldg.

8, Ste. 350, Marietta, GA 30067. 770-953-1374. rmassicott@bellsouth.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: 770-9735347 or jpm105@comcast.net.

Al-Anon. For family and friends of alcoholics and other substance abusers. Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 345, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-587-0483.

Alzheimer’s & Caregivers Support Group. Second Thursday of the month.

7pm. Sunrise Assisted Living, 1551 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Christa McLain, 770-509-2914.

Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter Family Support Group. First Monday of the month. 10:30am.

Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Dawn Reed, 678-777-7241 or dawn@alohatoaging.org.

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. First and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 5pm.

Counseling Room in Parish Office, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-5526400, ext. 6020.

Cancer Support Group. Second and 4th 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.

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; www.tcfmarietta.org.

Depression/Bipolar Support Group.

First and 3rd Thursday of the month.

7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 306, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770794-2978.

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.

Divorce Care. 13-week session, August and January. Wednesdays.

6:30-8pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 311, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978.

Divorce Care for Kids. 13-week session, August and January. Wednesdays. 6:30-8pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 328, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978.

Diabetes Support Group offered by WellStar Health System. Second Tuesday of the month. 6:30–8pm.

McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Roselane Street, Suite 100, Marietta.

No registration required. More info: 770-793-7818.

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. More info: 770-427-3390.

East Cobb Satellite of CHADD (Children & Adults w/Attention-Deficit/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, 770-321-1783, east-cobb@ chadd.net, or www.chadd.net/300.

Codependents Anonymous. Mondays & Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-6368.

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Emotions Anonymous, a fellowship of people who come together to work toward recovery from emotional difficulties and discover a new way of life. Tuesdays and Fridays, 7pm.

Roswell United Methodist Church, 614 Mimosa Boulevard, Building C, Roswell. More info: 404-735-9739.

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 the last Thursday of the month during school year. 10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/to confirm meeting date: Angie, 770-234-9111, angie@focus-ga.org, or www.focus-ga.org.

Family Caregiver & Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Monday of each month at 10:30am. Open to individuals who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. Call in advance for free care for your loved one during meeting.

Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Aloha to Aging, 678-439-1177.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. Second and 4th Tuesday. 7:15pm. Special guest speaker.

Transfiguration Church, Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275.

Grief Share.13-week session, August and January. Mondays. 7-9pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 306, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.

More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978.

Grief Support Group. For those dealing with the grief of losing an aging loved one. First Monday of each month. 2:30pm. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Aloha to Aging, 678-439-1177.

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: 770-956-0318 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).

Wednesdays. 6:15-7:15pm. 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: 770-9711465 or mtzionmops@gmail.com.

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Networking Group. Open to everyone.

Second and 4th Wednesday of the month.

6:30-7:30pm. First Baptist Church Smyrna, 1275 Church Street SE, Smyrna.

More info: 770-435-3231 or Peggy, 770955-3896 or caylorp@gmail.com.

Overeaters Anonymous. A support group for those who suffer from the need to compulsively overeat. Monday-WednesdayFriday. 10am. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-226-4931.

Parents of Prodigals. For parents of struggling teens and young adults.

Second and 4th Thursday. 7-8:30pm.

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Loft A, 3rd Floor, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Fair Brocard, 770-612-1197 or www.prodigalchildministries.org.

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, 678-819-3915.

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 3rd Thursday of each month. 7pm. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Building B Community Room, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta.

More info: Sandy Klingler, 770-9263488.

Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support Groups. First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7-8pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 334, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Tom Scales, 678-578-4888 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 3rd Wednesday of the month. 7-9 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. First and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6pm. La Salette Hall, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 70-552-6400, ext. 6019, or 770-977-8438.

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