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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us…” - Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

Wars in distant lands that never seem to end. Home foreclosures and an unemployment rate that doesn’t seem to improve. Social injustices and terror threaten people.

Sometimes it can be enough to make you wonder if what you do means anything at all or doubt if you will ever overcome the huge challenges that the world creates. It can seem very overwhelming and sometimes people consider giving up. Some even do. So to help you continue on, even stay positive about the future, this issue of the EAST COBBER focuses on all the good going on in our community despite the gloomy realities. The special events listed in the Community Calendar on page 24 and the Support Groups listed on page 64 represent those East Cobbers who come together to raise funds for their causes as well as reach out to help those in need. It is the very presence of a challenge that keeps many East Cobbers going. Consider the staff at the Center For Family Resources (CFR) who are sponsoring a food drive that will provide Thanksgiving food baskets to those in need. CFR’s efforts remind us that there are those worse off than us and inspires us to give food and hope to those deep in despair. It is these people and groups the EAST COBBER will always spotlight: those who continue to contribute to our quality of life -- like front cover person, Irene Barton, PTA president of the East Cobb County Council of PTAs, as well as the Wheeler, Kell and Walton high school students who push themselves to learn more and do more in academics (see pages 8 and 37). Knowing that these good works go on despite so much bad that is reported on, makes it, to me, the best of times.

In honor of our Pet Guide we had Irene Barton, president of the East Cobb County Council (ECCC) of PTAs, photographed with her family pet, Harper—a rescue dog. Irene Barton leads 35 PTA presidents find ways to improve the academic lives of East Cobb children.

As Irene explains, “I, as well as my executive board--‘my great team’-provide training and make ourselves available to answer questions for the PTA presidents …the ultimate goal is for each PTA to encourage and engage parents to get involved in their school.”

Irene also juggles a part-time position as an office manager, is legislative chair for Dickerson Middle School and East Side Elementary School, teaching Sunday School at St. Ann’s Catholic

Thanksgiving is a day for appreciating our own good fortune and sharing it with others. So, thanks to all of you readers, who are the heart and soul of this publication, the reason for this magazine’s existence. I have so much to be thankful for, and I don’t mean to trivialize those personal treasures of family and friends and liberty and democracy. But the relationship between EAST COBBER and you is one that forms the basis of all that I think about when I am creating each issue. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our many advertisers who choose to promote their businesses by placing ads in the EAST COBBER. Without their commitment there would be no publication. And thanks to our 400 community-minded merchants who act as drop-off points for EAST COBBER. I Appreciate You All!

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grade son, Casey, and her third-grade daughter, Alex. When asked why she is such an active volunteer, Irene responds, “I have been blessed with so much. . .I feel I have to give back.”

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Irene has lived in the Indian Hills subdivision with her husband, Steve, for Cynthia M. Rozzo Founder/Publisher cynthia@eastcobber.com

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East Cobb Teachers of the Year Honored at Chamber’s Give Our Schools A Hand Ceremony The Teacher of the Year program is designed to spotlight those dedicated to educating and changing the lives of our young people. Each year, one talented and special person is selected to be a school’s Teacher of the Year. From that group of Cobb County teachers, Coy Dunn, Kennesaw Mountain High School’s Teacher of the Year, was named as Cobb County’s Teacher of the Year.

Joanne Cox, Sawyer Road Elementary School, was also named as Marietta City School’s Teacher of the Year. Both Dunn and Cox are arts educators. A pep rally honoring all Cobb and Marietta City Teachers of the Year was held at the Roswell Street Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 5. On October 25, another pep rally kicked off the annual Give Our Schools a Hand week. This is the 23rd year that the Cobb Chamber of Commerce has sponsored Give Our Schools a Hand (GOSH) special event. A salute to education in Cobb County, GOSH week brought educators, students, parents, businesses and the community together to honor education. Here are the teachers of the year from the public schools located in East Cobb County:

Victoria Matacotta 5th Grade Addison Elementary School

Rebecca DeLass 5th Grade Garrison Mill Elementary School

Jill Spiva 1st Grade Powers Ferry Elementary School

Joel Spiess Music Bells Ferry Elementary School

Alison Davis Special Education Keheley Elementary School

Robyn Richman Kindergarten Rocky Mount Elementary School

G. Kathryn Collins Special Education Blackwell Elementary School

Sara Griffin Math Kell High School

Diana Aviles Special Education SID/PID Sedalia Park Elementary School

Linda Odunkesenier 3rd Grade Brumby Elementary School

Jimmie Irelan Art Kincaid Elementary School

Charlotte Fields 3rd Grade Shallowford Falls Elementary School

Kerri Hirsch Social Studies Daniell Middle School

1st Sgt. Lorenzo Cox NJROTC Instructor Lassiter High School

Susan Woyce Science Simpson Middle School

Marsha Joyner 3rd Grade Davis Elementary

Varda Kulkarni Science Mabry Middle School

Donna Blaeser 3rd Grade Sope Creek Elementary School

Scott McCord, Jr. Special Education Dickerson Middle School

Stefanie Murphy Math McCleskey Middle School

Samantha Brown Science/Biology Sprayberry High School

Ashley Miller Special Education Dodgen Middle School

Leanne Schneider Special Ed Mountain View Elementary School

Melinda Butler 1st Grade Timber Ridge Elementary School

Tia Bryller Math East Cobb Middle School

Theresa Collins Special Ed Mt. Bethel Elementary School

Angela Wilson Gifted Tritt Elementary School

Lyssa Sahadevan 1st Grade Eastside Elementary School

Meleesa McKenzie Kindergarten Murdock Elementary School

Tina Link Science Walton High School

Virginia Morgan 5th Grade Eastvalley Elementary School

Tammy Langosch Special Education Nicholson Elementary School

Melissa Worthy English Wheeler High School

Stephanie Stoltz Math Hightower Trail Middle School

Karen Joyce English Pope High School

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East Cobb Girls Represent U.S. in Malaysia for Engineering World Championship

By Molly Henson The Hawks designed and manufactured a miniature “car” out of balsa wood. The team presented their work to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation supporting their model car. The cars are timed from the moment they are launched to when they pass the finish line by a computer. The track is especially designed for this prestigious event. It is 20 meters (65.6 feet) in length and the average car covers this distance in just over 1 second, traveling over 60kmp (37.28 mph).

Led by Liz Fitzgerald, team advisor, and Fred Stillwell, former ECMS STEM teacher and F1 coordinator, the team was proud to place 18th in the World!

The girls were able to attend the competition by raising over $18,000 through sponsorships from Porsche Cars North America, the Women in Technology Foundation, and other private businesses and foundations. ss Anna Awald, Claire McCoy, Kelly Fitzgerald and Sabine Saldanha Cobb County’s Team Raptor took the trip of a lifetime when they traveled to Kuala Lumpur to compete in the Formula 1 (F1) in Schools World Championship in September.

The all-girl team, Team Raptor, consisting of Anna Awald, Kelly Fitzgerald, Claire McCoy and Sabine Saldanha, took second place at the National Formula 1 in Schools Engineering event in Michigan this past May. This catapulted them to the World Championship where they partnered with the second place team from Hamburg, Germany. The new collaboration was renamed the HAWKS. “It was not easy because the collaboration was difficult but worth it in the end.” Kelly Fitzgerald refers to the language barrier and not meeting her team’s German counterpart until arriving in Kuala Lumpur.

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F1 in School’s aim is to introduce younger people (ages 9-19) to engineering in a more fun environment through the model of Formula 1 racing. Currently in 34 countries with over 12 million students involved, F1 in Schools is quickly realizing their global potential of reaching students who are interested in science and engineering and further developing that passion.

The students were able to enjoy some sight-seeing while there as well. “Going to an authentic market in downtown Kuala Lumpur and seeing the Malaysian culture first-hand was an amazing experience,” Kelly Fitzgerald reminisces. They also visited the famous Petronas Towers which served as the backdrop to the competition.

Anna, Kelly, and Claire now attend Wheeler High School’s Math and Science Magnet Program and Sabine attends Campbell High School’s International Baccalaureate program.

With the new knowledge and experience they gained from the World Championship, they are looking forward to next year’s National Competition to win first place.

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Training directly under the founder of the art, Marshall Pereira, better known to his students as Master P, is now bringing Choi Kwang Do to East Cobb. In fact, the founder, Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi, sent him to oversee the East Cobb location. Both children (classes for 4-11) and adults (classes for 12 and older) can benefit from this martial arts program that promotes physical, mental, and spiritual well being.

Choi Kwang Do actually started right here in Georgia in 1987. A world–famous, successful Tae Kwon Do practitioner and trainer, Grandmaster Choi founded Choi Kwang Do to incorporate scientific principles of motion and natural bilateral movement, as well as breathing and stretching into traditional martial arts.

Choi Kwang Do is not intended for competition.

Master P, who holds an 8th degree Black Belt, has been involved in martial arts since 1975 and has been an instructor since 1982, exclusively teaching Choi Kwang Do since 1988. He has trained more than 30 Choi Kwang Do instructors who are now teaching throughout the world. Master P cites the benefits of Choi Kwang Do as strength, endurance, flexibility, stress relief, weight control, self defense, improved self-esteem, improved coordination and balance, and increased energy. He goes on to say that children with attention deficit disorders, learning disorders, hyperactivity, and simply shy personalities have all seen improvements in these areas in just a few lessons.

Parents of some of his students tout better behavior and grades as a direct result of their children’s training. For adults, Choi Kwang Do instructors teach how to maintain flexibility, manage stress, and increase productivity.

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Schools Put “Kindness” into Action

By Irene Barton, President, East Cobb County Council of PTAs You may have heard how prevalent bullying and peer pressure is in our schools today. It adds a whole level of issues that teachers, administrators, parents, guidance counselors, and others must address. School communities receive outstanding support in this area (and many others) from the Cobb County School District’s Prevention Intervention Center. This year, PTAs and PTSAs in the East Cobb County Council of PTAs are sponsoring programs and activities for their students that address the issues of tolerance, kindness and anti-bullying.

PTA leaders heard a presentation about “No Place for Hate” last spring at a training for new officers. The No Place for Hate® initiative empowers the whole school community – teachers and students, administrators and parents – to tackle prejudice, bullying and intergroup conflict. A school commits to completing at least three school-wide anti-bullying or diversity education activities throughout the school year. Check out http://regions. adl.org/southeast/programs/no-place-for-hate.html for more information. Several of the PTAs from our 35 schools are sponsoring the NPFH program this year.

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Rachel’s Challenge is a nation-wide program founded in memory of Rachel Scott, the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999.

Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school programs in America. Dickerson and HighTower Trail Middle Schools have implemented the program this year with student-targeted assemblies followed by community-wide presentations. Dickerson’s “Chain of Kindness” is on display at the school and is a tangible reminder to the students of Rachel’s hope that by doing one act of kindness “you may start a chain reaction.” Go to www.rachelschallenge.org for more information.

These are just two programs that local PTAs, with the support of their administrators, have brought to our school communities this year to address the critical issues of bullying, intolerance, and conflict. They represent one more way that PTAs help to “make every child’s potential a reality.” We encourage all stakeholders to embrace these same values!

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Cobb Libraries Participating in “On the Same Page” The Cobb County Public Library System is participating in “On the Same Page”. The goal of the program is to foster a community of readers by bringing families together around the same book. This year’s book selection is The Phantom Tollbooth, written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer.

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Gabriel Weinberg, a 1997 graduate of The Walker School, is the founder of a new search engine that rivals Google and has been named by Time Magazine’s Harry McCracken as one of the fifty best websites of 2011. It’s called Duck Duck Go and has distinguished itself as a search engine protecting ss Gabriel Weinberg your privacy. The site’s logo, a yellow-billed duck that might be the AFLAC duck’s “cousin”, is as reassuring as the site’s privacy policy, making it very appealing to librarians and students.

Weinberg, no stranger to technology or entrepreneurship, was a self-starter from an early age. Gabriel grew up in East Cobb attending both Sope Creek Elementary and East Cobb Middle School before graduating from The Walker School. As early as sixth grade, he set his sights on M.I.T. where he graduated with a B.S. in physics and an M.S. in M.I.T’s technology and policy program. His first computer came to him as a Bar Mitzvah gift; an early venture was designing a website for his mother’s business - Lynn Weinberg of SilkScapes Designs. In 2006 at 31 years old, Weinberg sold his social media start up company, Names Database, to Classmates.com for $10 million.

But unlike Facebook creator Mark Zukerberg who is portrayed in the movie “The Social Network” as power hungry, Gabriel Weinberg’s interest is in helping others. After selling Names Database, he began distinguishing himself as an angel investor, helping others begin their own companies.

Gabriel is the father of two boys, Ryan, age 6 months, and Eli, age 2 ½. Gabriel and his wife Lauren McCann, a statistician in cancer research at Glaxco Smith-Kline, both work from their Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, suburban home and are able to balance busy work schedules with parenthood.

Weinberg believes blogging to be an important exercise in taking a risk as well as in gaining a following - both of which are crucial to being successful in business. And he agrees that story is also the basis for selling an idea. “Story is (important) to customer development… by talking to people, you craft a story that’s compelling and you have to communicate.” For any of us contemplating a start-up venture, Weinberg says, “Go for it! Don’t try one thing and think that you are done. You might not succeed at first, but keep trying!”

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THANKS FOR GIVING 2011 Needs Your Help The Center for Family Resources Prepares for 26th Annual Food Distribution Program This Thanksgiving, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) will host its 26th annual Thanks for Giving 2011, a food distribution program that will provide up to 1,500 Cobb families with a box filled with food items needed to enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal at home together.

This year, it will take nearly 70,000 food items to ensure every family served will receive everything they need for Thanksgiving.

The coordination of Thanks for Giving 2011 would not be possible without the support of local individuals, schools, businesses and civic organizations. CFR relies entirely on these groups to make the Thanksgiving food distribution possible. Currently, there are food drives planned at local colleges and Cobb County and City of Marietta schools. Businesses, churches, neighborhood associations and civic organizations are also supporting the effort. Food collection barrels have been provided for each food drive participant, including the 2010 winner for largest food drive, Harrison High School.

Please consider helping the effort by hosting a food drive. Food drive participants are encouraged to collect canned fruit or vegetables, dried or canned potatoes, stuffing mix, non-refrigerated pie crust and canned pie

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Food drop-off dates are scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, and Thursday, November 17, from 10 am to 4 pm at Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta. Distribution of the food boxes to registered families will take place on Friday, November 18, and Saturday, November 19, at Jim R. Miller Park. Numerous volunteer shifts are available to assist with the drop-off dates and distribution but the slots are filling up fast. To signup for a volunteer shift, visit www.TheCFR.org.

For more information on hosting a food drive, sponsorships or volunteering, contact Jennifer Cain at 770-428-2601 or via email at JenniferCain@TheCFR.org.

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ss Battle Saint creator Cynthia LeMay

Cynthia LeMay’s nephew, Simon, came home from being deployed with a “saint bracelet” given to him by a chaplain. The chaplain had passed out these saint bracelets in hopes of protecting them in battle and to bring the soldiers home safely to their families. That gave Cynthia, an East Cobb resident, the idea to commercially create wooden bracelets with images of saints relevant to our troops.

The Battle Saint bracelet is non-denominational and is worn by people of various religions. For example, one saint whose image is featured on the bracelet is Archangel Michael, the patron saint of the armed forces, fighter pilots, and paratroopers.

Another is St. Anthony, the patron saint of amputees, travelers, and sailors. Joan of Arc, the patron saint of prisoners and the Women’s Army Corps, is also represented in the bracelet.

with a bracelet and have funeral attendees wear one.”

Cynthia adds, “It touched us all, at Battle Saint”.

Cynthia says, “We feel that it’s not about whether you support the war or not, but about supporting our servicemen and women who sacrifice so much for our freedom.”

The Battle Saint bracelet sells for $5. $1 from each purchase is donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund supports soldiers and their families by providing a rehabilitation center for those military personnel who have been catastrophically disabled at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, and the National Intrepid Center of Excellence for the treatment of traumatic brain injury located on the Navy campus in Bethesda, Maryland.

Cynthia’s business has strong ties to the military. She has a son, three nephews and two nieces serving in the military. “Our goal is to support the troops while they fight and help provide needed resources when they return,” pledges Cynthia. Battle Saint bracelets can only be found online, at www.battlesaint.com.

Soldiers carry or wear these Battle Saint bracelets.

Cynthia shares, “They keep them close to their hearts, while others want it in a pocket, so they can touch it.”

When one soldier “miraculously survived an IED attack,” he vowed to “not take the bracelet off for the rest of his life.” One lady’s rush order was to bury her husband

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• Upscale, yet affordable, value across a wide range of pedicure, manicure, waxing and nail enhancement services • Impeccable sanitary conditions assured with disposable utensils CEO Matt Dang’s family, with 20 years in the nail care industry, recently opened its newest location in The Avenue East Cobb, conveniently centralized to shoppers from across north metro Atlanta.

Dang explains that he chose the name “Parisian” because “Paris is considered the nail art capital of the world and our name reflects that French theme.” He adds that, as such,“we offer a large pallette of contemporary nail polish colors and old classic collections, as well as seasonal colors with shades and designs to match the occasion.”

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Toys For Tots Seeks Donations three months each year. It is a program dedicated to helping in the development of our nation’s most valuable natural resource: our children. A shiny new toy at Christmas lets these youngsters know that someone cares.

As the holidays are upon us and planning for Christmas arrives, it’s also time to think about doing something special for children in need. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign is again under way, giving local residents an opportunity to purchase a toy for a boy or girl outside their family.

Toys for Tots began 64 years ago when Maj. Bill Hendricks and a group of Marine reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed more than 5,000 toys to needy children. Maj. Hendricks’ idea caught on and was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots the following year and expanded it into a nationwide program. In 1995, the Secretary of Defense approved Toys for Tots as an official activity of the U.S. Marine Corps and an official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve.

Today, Toys for Tots is the Marine Corps’ premier community action program and one of the nation’s flagship Christmas charitable causes. Toys for Tots is the only charitable endeavor within the Department of Defense which reaches outside the military establishment to give something back to the communities. Toys for Tots has enjoyed over a half century of success because of the support of millions of caring Americans, local communities, and corporate sponsors, plus the dedication and hard work of thousands of U.S. Marines. Toys for Tots is a program which brings all elements of a community together in a common cause for

The area Toys for Tots coordinator, Mr. A.T. Wilson, is in charge of finding enough money and toys to fulfill the 900,000 toy requests for children in the 16 counties throughout metro Atlanta. “Many people in metro Atlanta have been hit hard this year with the economy and job losses so we are working extra hard asking for more donations and drop-off points,” says Mr. Wilson.

Toys for Tots collects new unwrapped toys. The Marines ask that toys brought to the hundreds of drop-off points be unwrapped so they can be sorted and given to the right child. Toys are to be appropriate for children from birth to 12 years.

While the Marines organize, coordinate and manage the program, the ultimate success depends on the support of the local residents and their generosity. Here are more ways you can help this year’s Toys for Tots campaign: • Organize an event.

• Volunteer to help sort toys.

• Donate money by sending a check or money order to: North Atlanta Toys for Tots, 2700 Ivy Mill Drive, Buford, GA 30519 • Conduct your own toy collection.

• Provide a service such as media or transportation support for the campaign.

• Provide a philanthropic donation of cash or toys.

For information regarding volunteering or hosting an event, contact Mr. A.T. Wilson at 678-887-5179 or e-mail: christmastoys@att.net.

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East Cobb Cat Lover Co-Manages Cat Show

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ss Joanne Hardeman with her exotic cat, Zoe.

Dog person or cat person: We’re usually born into one camp or the other. East Cobb resident Joanne Hardeman considered herself a dog person for much of her adult life. Then she got a cat.

Three years later, she’s co-manager of the third largest cat show in the United States, also known as the Cotton States Cat Club 73rd Annual Cat Show, which takes place this year Nov. 5-6 at Gwinnett Center in Duluth.

In 2009, when her co-manager and friend Connie Wardlaw asked Hardeman to take care of a kitten while she was out of town, Hardeman was skeptical. Wardlaw had been showing cats for more than 30 years.

“I told her I’d never taken care of an inside cat before,” Hardeman said. “The only contact I’d had with cats were the ones that roamed the farm where I grew up. She reassured me that she’d bring everything I needed and walk me through it. That kitten never left my house.”

Hardeman now owns six exotic cats and kittens, some of which are now or will be show cats. The Cotton States Cat Show features Cat Fanciers’ Association registered breeds as well as household pets.

Judges evaluate more than 300 cats according to CFA standards such as condition of coat, body structure and the color and shape of eyes.

The show attracts exhibitors from all over the U.S. and even Europe, plus more than 1,000 spectators.

“This is one of the top cat shows in the United States,” Hardeman said. “We’re known for our elaborate ring decoration, and we always make the show a big celebration. Of course, we’re Southerners. That’s what we do.”

This year’s theme is “Purrfect Holidays,” which means the rings will be decorated for New Year’s Eve through Christmas and every holiday in between. Rescue organizations will be present for attendees hoping to adopt a cat of their own.

“It’s a great opportunity to see really beautiful cats and get to know different breeds,” said Hardeman. “The more I learn about the breeds, the more I appreciate the good qualities of each one.”

For more information, visit their web site www.garande.com or visit www.cottonstatescatclub.org.

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pet guide ANIMAL HOSPITALS Montrose Animal Hospital & Pet Hotel

1028 Woodlawn Drive • Marietta, GA 30068 770-977-9000 • www.montroseanimalhospital.com Montrose Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art medical, boarding and grooming facility in East Cobb which has provided pet owners with superior service and care for the past 20 years.

CAT CLUBS Atlanta Cat Shows

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Owner: Hope Dotson

Includes Atlanta Phoenix Cat Society, Cotton States Cat Club, Rebel Rousers Cat Club, and Atlanta Allbreed Cat Club with shows located in Roswell, Duluth, Atlanta, and Dalton, Georgia respectively. www.atlantacatshows.org

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CFA Breeder Assistance & Breed Rescue, Inc.

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CEMETERIES/CREMATORIES Dream Land Pet Memorial Center

Katie

2950 Moon Station Road • Kennesaw, GA 30144 678-594-0041 • www.dreamlandpetcremation.com Contact: Kevin Marcy Dream Land Pet Memorial Center is a special chapel and crematory for pets. We are dedicated to caring for pets like any family member, with care, dignity and respect. Visit our website for detailed information.

Owner: Lee Ann Kaplan

Buddy

Owner: Emilie Neece

Classes are 5 weeks, one hour each week.

Private lessons are 1 hour according to your schedule.

Children are welcome & encouraged to come.

Train your dog before the Holidays so the Holidays are fun.

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pet guide DOG CLUBS Atlanta Doberman Pinscher Club

www.atlantadpc.com For well over two decades, the Atlanta Doberman Pinscher Club (ACPC) has strived to fulfill its mission through various activities including two annual specialty shows, temperament testing, and, most importantly, periodic meetings where members network and share a wealth of information with each other as well as hear from a spectrum of different speakers on matters of health, nutrition, fun things to do with your dogs, rescue, etc.

Pilot

Owner: Meredith Beatty

Atlanta Obedience Club

1193 Beaver Ruin Road, #D • Norcross, GA 30093 678- 948-7826• www.atlantaobedienceclub.com AOC is a non-profit organization. It exists for the purpose of promoting the training of dogs, disseminating the knowledge of obedience and racking training, advancing the interests of all pure bred dogs, encouraging the training of judges, holding and supporting obedience trials, tracking trials, agility trials and matches.

Atlanta Yorkshire Terrier Meetup Group

Sam

Owner: Kelsy Smith

http://yorkie.meetup.com Come socialize your Yorkie(s) and meet with Yorkie owners near you!

Meets regularly and has fun doggie events.

Bulldog Club of Metropolitan Atlanta

www.bulldogclubofmetropolitanatlanta.com The Bulldog Club of Metropolitan Atlanta is a member of The Bulldog Club of America’s Division VIII. Our goals are to protect the interests and advance the welfare of the AKC Bulldog.

Lacey Liu

Owner: Rosan Hall

What do I do if my dog or cat bites someone?

You will be required to make a decision about the future of your pet. Confinement is a must under the Cobb County Animal Control Ordinance.

This quarantine/confinement is necessary for 10 days. You can choose to quarantine the animal at your vet or the Cobb County Animal Control Shelter. If you do not choose to keep the animal because of the bite, you can request that the animal be put to sleep and tested for rabies. Either of these options are not pleasant, but because of the potential for a rabies exposure and/or liability on your part you must make the decision that is best for your situation. Animal Control does not normally adopt out animals that have bitten or scratched, but every situation is considered individually.

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Cavaliers of Greater Atlanta

www.ckcscatlanta.org A sanctioned breed specialty club licensed by the AKC to conduct dog shows and matches. Membership is maintained in the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (the ACKCSC), which is the AKC parent club for the breed. The purpose of the club is to protect and advance the interests of the breed by promoting quality breeding, sportsmanlike competition and the education of members and the general public.

Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club

www.chattahoocheeweim.org Contact: Jim Macke • jimmacke@chattahoocheeweim.org The Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club offers a multitude of opportunities for Weimaraner enthusiasts, including a number of fun days throughout the year which give you a chance to try agility, swimming, bird work, and just plain fun.

Baxter

Owner: Jeff Watson

Greater Atlanta Boston Terrier Club

www.akc.org/akc_clubs/ President Wanda Goodson Goodsoncpa@aol.com

Kennesaw Kennel Club

www.kennesawkennelclub.org The Kennesaw Kennel Club was founded in 1972 to promote the sport of pure bred dogs and responsible dog ownership in Cobb County. General membership meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm.

Smyrna/Atlanta Toy Dog Meetup Group www.toydog.meetup.com

Southeastern Greyhound Club (SEGC)

364 Country Club Drive • Newnan, GA 30263 770-GREYPET (473-9738) • www.greyhoundadoption.org Contact: info@greyhoundadoption.org

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Pilot

Owner: Meredith Beatty

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pet guide DOG PARKS – COBB COUNTY Sweat Mountain Park

4346 Steinhauer Road • Marietta, GA 30066 Contact: Cobb County Parks & Recreation 770-591-3160 • prca.cobbcountyga.gov Cobb County’s first off-leash dog park officially opened on October 21, 2006. Located in Sweat Mountain Park, the dog park has an area for large dogs and an area for smaller dogs weighing 30 lbs. or less. There are benches conveniently located for dog owners as well. Open daily dawn till dusk. Closed each Wednesday morning for maintenance.

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Owner: Tricia Morris

Pitner Road Dog Park

2450 Pitner Road • Acworth, GA 30101 Contact: Cobb County Parks & Recreation 770- 528-8890 • prca.cobbcountyga.gov Open daily dawn till dusk. Separate areas for large and small dogs.

Playground and picnic pavilion nearby for owners. Closed each Wednesday morning for maintenance.

Dog TRAINING The Dog Duchess

Mochi

Owner: Stefanie Roberts 404-202-9911 • www.thedogduchess.com dogduchess@gmail.com Private training and public classes for dogs of every age and temperament. Teach your dog how to be a family member or address common “problems” such as biting, jumping, or chewing. We also have great success dealing with emotional issues like separation anxiety and aggression. Guaranteed change for the better in the first hour!

Grooming

Owner: The Nguyen Family

Hot Dogs Cool Cats Grooming Spa & Boutique

255 Village Parkway NE, Ste. 730 • Marietta 30067 770-858-1000 • www.hotdogscoolcats.net Pet Pampering at its finest! Grooming for dogs of all ages, from puppies to seniors, using only the finest products and care. Grainfree nutrition for dogs and cats in kibble, canned and raw diets.

Fabulous collars, leashes, toys, clothing and more.Great selection of gifts for pet lovers.

HORSE CLUBS SaddleUp Cobb

Olive

Owner: Crissy Sprague

www.saddleupcobb.org Meets the first Wednesday every month. If you are a horse lover and want to network and ride with local riders of all abilities and disciplines, then SaddleUp Cobb is for you.

Rhinestone Rodeo Chics www.eastcobber.com

770-715-2028 • www.eteamz.active.com/rhinestonerodeochics A rodeo and special events drill team formed to promote the love of horses and good horsemanship while providing high speed, thrilling, fast paced fun and family entertainment for all audiences.

Cherokee County Saddle Club

770- 655-0819 • www.cherokeesaddleclub.com

Georgia Federation of Saddle Clubs

www.georgiafsc.com The Georgia Federation of Saddle Clubs is a non-profit Equestrian Club. The members of the Federation compete in Judged (Performance) and Timed (Running) events.

Coco

Owner: Katie & Matt Brenckle

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Georgia Horse Council

302 Clements Road NE • Rome, GA 30161 www.georgiahorsecouncil.com

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Lost & Found Rules & Regulations • Upon receipt of any domestic animal impounded, wearing a tag, the Cobb County Animal Control Division will make diligent efforts to ascertain the identity of the animal’s owner and, if identified, shall, within 24 hours of receipt, telephone the owner by telephone.

It shall send notice of impoundment to the owner by mail.

• All animals impounded shall be kept at the Animal Control Center for a period of not less than 5 working days unless redeemed within that period.

• Any animal not redeemed shall be considered abandoned to the Animal Control Division, in which all rights of ownership shall vest in the Animal Control Division; and the owner shall have no further claim to such animal.

• The owner of any animal impounded may regain possession of the animal upon payment of applicable fees: $30 reclaim fee; $5/each day the animal was in the pound; and, any medical fees incurred. For more information call: 770-428-5678.

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Backyard Chickens Alliance Presents Special Showing of Mad City Chickens

PET ADOPTIONS & SHELTERS Adopt a Golden Atlanta

404-DOGLESS (364-5377) www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com Adopt a Golden Atlanta is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to finding warm, loving homes for unwanted and/or abused golden retrievers before they become strays or are turned into animal shelter.

All Paws Considered

770-640-5550 • shermannancy1@att.net

Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends

P.O Box 1103 • Tucker, GA 30085 678-318-1886 • www.aarfatlanta.org

Atlanta Beagle Rescue

www.atlantabeaglerescue.org Helps find homes for beagles in need. Each dog is spayed/ neutered, vet checked and microchipped.

Atlanta Pet Rescue

720 14th Street NW • Atlanta, GA 30318 404-815-6680 • www.atlantapetrescue.org Atlanta Pet Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-based no-kill animal shelter dedicated to rescuing unwanted pets, providing compassionate care for homeless dogs and cats. ss Joseph Pond with his pet chicken, Zelda

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Witness if you will Gallus Domesticus…the Backyard Chicken. A mere few pounds of feather, bone, and muscle; a creature regarded by many as a rather humorous, though not so intelligent agent of food production. And yet make note of a most singular phenomenon now taking shape across suburb and city.

From backyard eggs to the family’s new favorite pet, the urban chicken is forging a fresh place in the pecking order of human importance.” --Mad City Chickens The Backyard Chickens Alliance of Cobb County will present a viewing of the 2009 documentary, Mad City Chickens, on November 7, at 7PM at Sacred Tapestry UMC, 3000 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. The admission is free with donations accepted. Concessions will be available. There will be a Question and Answer session afterwards. Mad City Chickens tells the story of Backyard Chickens in Madison, Wisconsin. Mad City Chickens is a sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical look at the people who keep urban chickens in their backyards. From chicken experts and authors to a rescued landfill hen or an inexperienced family that decides to take the poultry plunge—and even a mad professor and giant hen taking to the streets—it’s a humorous and heartfelt trip through the world of backyard chickendom. Mad City Chickens deftly weaves multiple stories and contextual issues on city chickens and their keepers in a non-linear fashion that one rarely sees in a documentary. From leading experts to urban newbies, experience the humor and heart of what’s fast becoming an international backyard chicken movement.

East Cobb resident, Joseph Pond, created the Backyard Chickens Alliance of Cobb County to bring together like minded people to raise awareness about Backyard Chickens and to change the laws in Cobb County that currently prevent citizens from owning chickens as pets. Their goal is to change the zoning ordinance that essentially outlaws Backyard Chickens in Cobb County by gaining community support and working with the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. For more information visit: www.backyardchix.org

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www.atlantapitbullparents.com • liz@atlantapitbullparents.com A group of pit bull parents that encourages responsible ownership and spay/neuter of all pit bulls and provides information about local events and issues of interest to pit bulls and their families.

Atlanta Bully Rescue

Atlantabullyrescue.com • abrevents@gmail.com The goal of ABR is to rescue and rehabilitate stray and ownersurrendered bull breed canines and find them new forever homes.

Atlanta Humane Society & SPCA Veterinary Clinic 981 Howell Mill Road NW • Atlanta, GA 30318 Main: 404-875-5331 • Clinic: 404-875-6420 www.atlantahumane.org

Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia

P.O. Box 680322 • Marietta, GA 30068 770-499-1164 • www.bhrg.org

Cobb County Animal Shelter

1060 Al Bishop Drive • Marietta, GA 30060 770-428-5678 or 770-428-9882 www.humanecobb.org As a unit of the Department of Public Safety, the shelter is responsible for handling complaints in Cobb County regarding dangerous, stray, or dead animals and animal cruelty.

Call for hours.

Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Georgia, Inc Cocker4you@bellsouth.net

Ferret Business of Georgia

www.petfinder.com/shelters/ferretbusiness.html Contact: Juliana, 770-984-1417 or Jill, 770-924-4724

Forgotten Paws Pet Rescue

www.forgottenpaws.com Contact: forgoottenpaws@yahoo.com

Good Mews Animal Foundation

736 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A3 • Marietta, GA 30068 770-499-CATS adopt@goodmews.org • www.goodmews.org A non-profit organization that operates a no-kill, cage-free shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned cats.

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PET ADOPTIONS & SHELTERS (cont’d) Humane Society of Cobb County

148 Fairground Street SE • Marietta, GA 30060 770-428-5678 or 770-428-9882 www.humanecobb.org Encourages the humane treatment of animals and proper care of pets. Offers animal control, humane education, library, lost and found, and adopt-a-pet program.

Mostly Mutts

770-325-PETS • www.mostlymutts.org Contact: info@mostlymutts.org

Mutt Maddness

P.O. Box 71821 • Marietta, GA 30007 404-406-6322 • www.muttmaddness.org Contact: info@muttmaddness.org

Georgia House Rabbit Society

ss Karon Carpentieri, owner of Hot Dogs Cool Cats For many of us, pets are family. We love them, and we want what is best for them. After adopting her Yorkshire Terrier, Bentley and two other dogs, Lexie and Milo, Karon Carpentieri, owner of Hot Dogs Cool Cats, became someone who loves to pamper her pets. Before opening Hot Dogs Cool Cats, Carpentieri traveled extensively for her corporate job until she realized she needed a life change. She opened her pet boutique and grooming spa in Paper Mill Village in East Cobb because she knew there were many pet lovers in this area, and she saw a need for quality pet services.

The boutique at Hot Dogs Cool Cats offers a selection of carefully researched grain-free dog and cat food with the healthiest ingredients. They also carry unique collars and harnesses, fun outfits and also gifts for humans who love their pets. Carpentieri’s artwork decorates the funky and colorful showroom, and her personal furry companions contribute to the welcoming atmosphere.

The shop recently expanded to accommodate their growing grooming spa and services. Hot Dogs Cool Cats is a “no muzzle” facility, and the groomers work with each dog to alleviate any fears from past treatments. They also look at the dog’s fur and skin condition to customize which type of shampoo will best achieve a healthier coat and be most soothing for their skin.

“Our pet owners tell us their dogs are eager to come through our doors because they know they will be well treated here,” says Carpentieri. “Our goal is to make this a positive experience for everyone.”

The boutique also sends out a monthly newsletter to its customers and hosts pet-focused events like Yappy Hours and holiday portraits.

Hot Dogs Cool Cats now provides obedience training classes onsite and continues to offer Brushing 101 classes and Microchip clinics.

Stop by Hot Dogs Cool Cats at 255 Village Parkway, Suite 720, Marietta, 30067 in the Paper Mill Village. To schedule an appointment, call 770-858-1000. Email Karon at karon@hotdogscoolcats.net or visit www.hotdogscoolcats.net to learn more about their pet pampering services and products.

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2280 Shallowford Rd• Marietta, Ga30066 678-653-7175• www.houserabbitga.org The Georgia House Rabbit Society is committed to rescuing abused, abandoned and neglected domestic house rabbits, fostering them and finding them great homes. They work to educate the public on rabbit behavior and proper care.

Our Pal’s Place

4508 Canton Road • Marietta, GA 30066 678-795-0202 • www.ourpalsplace.org Contact: helpanimals@ourpalsplace.org Pet adoption facility and education center. Its mission is to rescue dogs from euthanasia at local animal control shelters.

Papillon 911

P.O. Box 682225 • Marietta, GA 30068 www.pap911rescue.org Contact: Lyn McLaughlin • haven4pups@aol.com A rescue organization committed to rescuing Papillons from dog-breeding facilities.

PET CLUBS – MISC. Animals Deserve Better, Inc.

770-402-0297• http://www.animalsdeservebetter.com P.O. Box 72016•Marietta, GA 30007-2016

Dog Hikers Club

770-992-2002 Contact: Dr. Dan Batchelor Encourages dogs to accompany members on 10-mile hikes throughout North Atlanta area.

Happy Tails Pet Therapy, Inc.

P.O. Box 767961• Roswell, GA 30076 770-740-8211 • www.happytailspets.org Happy Tails is a non-profit group of pet owners with a common goal - to volunteer time to share the unconditional love and joy pets can give to patients and residents at a variety of facilities.

PET sitting East Cobb Pet Sitting

P.O. Box 684632 • Marietta, GA 30067 404-259-9520 • eastcobbpetsitting.com Provides in-home visits, dog walks and limited boarding. We are accredited, insured and professional. Service areas are 30067, 30068 and 30062 only.

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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 Saturday

Marietta Square Farmers Market featuring products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. 9am-12pm.

Rain or shine. Through November. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.

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Kabbalah Café. Delve into the mystical secrets of Judaism based on the Chassidic teachings of Tanya. This tale of two souls will give you the tools to understand yourself in unprecedented ways. 10-11am. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-565-4412 or www.chabadofcobb.com.

Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: $8/adults. $6/ seniors. $5/ages 3-12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055.

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ONE…A Broadway Review presented by Walton High School Drama students. 7pm. Sunday: 2pm & 7pm.

Tickets available at door.$5/student.$10/adult. Walton High School, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. More info: 770-557-1245 or bhmcloughlin@gmail.com.

November 3 & 10 (Thursdays), November 5 & 12 (Saturdays), November 6 & 13 (Sundays)

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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, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. 11am. $5. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.

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Free Arts and Crafts classes at Lakeshore Learning Materials. 11am-3pm. Ages 3 and up.

Crafts include Let’s Eat Placemat, a Silly Scarecrow, a Terrific Turkey Centerpiece and Autumn Wind Chime.

Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-578-3100 or www.lakeshorelearning.com.

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Every Thursday

Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education Program. Two-week classes licensed by the Department of Driver Services.

Thursdays: 6-9pm. Saturdays: 8am-4pm. Sundays: 1-5:30pm. $375. Marietta High School, 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-429-3170, ext. 3306 or www.mariettacommunityschool.com.

November 4

Cobb Chamber Executive Women Luncheon with speaker Gretchen Corbin, Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce, Georgia Department of Economic Development. Registration and general networking: 11am.

Program: 11:30. $20 online by noon, Wednesday, November 9. $35 at door. Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, 17th floor, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.

Martinis and Music featuring singer/songwriter/pianist/ entertainer Johnny Porrazzo. 5:30-8:30pm. $8 at the door includes access to all exhibitions, live music, and light hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Free for members. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta. More info/reservations: 770-528-1444 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org.

December 8-11, 2011 at Eastside’s Christian Activity Center For details and to make reservations go to www.ebcfamily.org Are you growing tired of the same old Christmas songs that play over and over on the radio every year? That is what inspires a small community TV Morning Show to stage a “Christmas Song Write-Off” competition. The results are unbelievable!

A full choir and orchestra, beautiful dancers, children, costumes and even a drum line! And you can hear it all while enjoying a wonderful four course dinner at Eastside’s annual Dinner Showcase Theater. What a wonderful Christmas celebration!

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Community Calendar November 4-5, 11-13, 17-19

Kosher Lutherans presented by Polk Street Players. A seemingly perfect young couple, who are unable to have children, have a chance meeting with a God-fearing pregnant girl from Iowa who offers to let them adopt her outof-wedlock baby. Trouble is, the girl is Christian and they are Jewish, but she doesn’t know it. So they pose as Lutherans.

Fridays & Saturdays: 8pm. Sunday, November 13: 2:30pm.

Thursday, November 17: 8pm. $12-$20 (Saturday dinner shows). St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-218-9669.

November 6

Holiday Gift Vendor Fair, an excellent opportunity to buy unusual gifts from name brand vendors for all your family and friends. 8am-2pm. Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-3533 or www.kolemeth.net.

5th Annual Artisans @ the Etz with more than 40 exhibitors and talented artists, food and entertainment. 11am-5pm. Free.

Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta.

More info: 770-977-3384 4th Annual Cobb Cheer Fest ’11 – recreation cheerleading competition. 12:30pm. Admission: $5. Free/ages 3 & under. $10/cheerleader to participate. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: Wendy Collins, 770-528-8885 or prca.cobbcountga.gov.

November 5

Pancake Breakfast & Secret Holiday Shop sponsored by The Foundation of Shallowford Falls. Hot IHOP pancakes, Starbuck’s coffee, warm toppings, cool activities. $5 for breakfast. 7:30-11:30am. Shallowford Falls Elementary School, 3529 Lassiter Road, Marietta. More info: 770-642-5610.

November 7

Kincaid Fun Run. A mile run for students at Kincaid (8am start) and a 3K alumni run (9:15am start) for all former Kincaid students and families, followed by a festival. $22 for run.

Registration begins at 7:15am. Kincaid Elementary School, 1410 Kincaid Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-7238.

20th Annual Ribbons & Holly Handcrafted Market with a great selection of vendors, unique gifts and objects of art, silent auction and Children’s choir. 9am-5pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-2880.

Collectors United Doll Show. Over 200 doll collectors and dealers from all over the country. 9am-6pm. $5. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 706-695-8242.

3rd Annual Paw-casso Art Show presented by Animals Deserve Better to raise funds and increase public awareness on the need for service/assistance dogs, spay/neuter programs, and the need for humane and disaster education in our community. An auction and Pets FURever Poster Competition will take place from 10am-3pm, featuring artwork donated by public, private and home schooled students residing in Cobb County. 10am-3pm. Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-402-0297 or www.animalsdeservebetter.com.

Cobb Chamber First Monday Breakfast with speakers from Chattahoochee Technical College, Kennesaw State University, Life University and Southern Polytechnic State University addressing education. 7:30am. General admission: $50. Members: $20 online by noon, Thursday, November 3; $35 at door. Atlanta Marriott Northwest, 200 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.

November 9

East Cobb Business Association Lunch ‘n Learn – Google 101 presented by Drew Tonsmeire, Area Director of the Kennesaw State University Small Business Development Center. He will show how Google tools can help reach more customers, understand what customers are searching for, and operate more efficiently. 11:30am. Free. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.eastcobbba.com.

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Holiday Gift Sale hosted by East Hampton Women’s Club.

Shop for unique and hand-made holiday gifts. Free raffle for gift basket. Thursday: 5-9pm. Friday: 9am-4pm. East Hampton Club House, 2055 Kinsmon Drive, Marietta. More info: easthamptonwomensclub@gmail.com.

November 5

Jump Jive an’ Wail 1940s Swing Dance presented by Kennesaw State University Museum of History & Holocaust Education. Live Big Band music by Peachtree Jazz Edition, Swing dance lessons, and 1940s photo shoot. 7-10pm. Free with donation of one non-perishable food item to Feed the Future. Kennesaw State University Center, 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw. More info: 678-797-2083 or www.kennesaw.edu/historymuseum.

November 5, 12, 19 and December 3, 10, 17

Saturday Art School taught by Laura Surace. Students will enjoy creating dynamic works of art while learning about artists throughout history. Draw, paint, sculpt and more.

Each week will explore a different media or technique.

Purchase class packs at a discounted rate or just drop in.

Space is limited. 12:30-2pm. 6-week class pack: $100/ members: $110/non-members. 3-week class pack: $55/ members; $60/non-members. Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta. More info: Emily Rvals, 770-528-1444, ext. 16 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org. www.eastcobber.com

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Community Calendar November 10-13

The Pajama Game, based on the novel 7-1/2 cents by Richard Bessell, presented by Curtain Call Youth Players.

Conditions at the Sleep-Tite pajama factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between the superintendent and leader of the union as they go to strike for a 7 and ½ cent pay increase. Thursday-Friday: 7:30am. Saturday: 2pm & 7:30pm. Sunday: 2pm & 6pm. $12. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-591-3736 or www.ccyp.org.

November 11

Cobb County Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Holiday Decorating with Plants. Jack Driskell will show how to bring the outside in by adding a truly traditional touch to your holiday. Learn tips for decorating with plants and natural materials from the garden. Bring your lunch. 12-1pm. Cobb Water System, 662 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: www.cobbmastergardeners.org.

Casual Friday with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Get a behind the scenes look and meet the musicians, conductor and soloists in an informal, rehearsal setting beginning with an informative chat with musicians, concluding with attendance at an open rehearsal. 6:30pm. $5. Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw. More info: 770-429-7016 or www.georgiasymphony.org.

November 11-12

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Fall Sample Sale benefiting the Senior High Choir. Apparel, accessories, and gifts from 40 vendors, including some from the Atlanta Apparel Mart.

9am-4pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-795-3224.

26th Annual Mt. Zion Craft Show sponsored by the Mt. Zion United Methodist Women, featuring 52 artists and crafters, door prizes, silent auction, pictures with Santa, bake sale, and more. Free admission. Friday: 9am-5pm. Saturday: 9am-4pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or www.mtzionumw.org.

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: 704-282-1339 or Richard@thecarolinatrader.com.

November 11-13

Honk the Musical presented by Cobb Children’s Theatre.

Based on the story of The Ugly Duckling, this musical presents messages of tolerance and acceptance. Friday & Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm. $14. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8490 or www.cobbchildrenstheatre.org.

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Community Calendar November 12

5K Benefit Walk for the Fragile Kids Foundation to aid Georgia’s medically fragile children with medical equipment and supplies that are not covered by insurance. The walk, sponsored by the Indian Hills community, starts and ends at Eastside Elementary School and winds through the neighborhood of Indian Hills. $10/person or $25/family of 3 or more. Eastside Elementary School, 3850 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 262-581-5796, keely.phillpotts@gmail.com or www.fragilekids.org.

Faith’s Craft Shoppe, an arts and crafts sale sponsored by Faith Ladies Guild and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

Over 25 different vendors, food court, unique handcrafter items, bake sale. All proceeds benefit a variety of mission projects. 9am-5pm. Faith Lutheran Church & School, 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-8877 or faithcraftshoppe.tripod.com.

Georgia Red Clay Writers Conference: The Art & Craft of Writing. 11:30am-6pm. $60/members. $80/general admission. $100/at door. Kennesaw State University Student Center, Social Science Building Rooms 1019, 1022, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-420-4736 or www.georgiawriters.org.

Heroes & Legends Gala – A Diamonds & Denim Affair hosted by the Kennesaw Museum Foundation to support the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.

Festivities include a live and silent auction, dinner by Ruth’s Chris Steak House and a special appearance by “Elvis”. $125. 6:30-10pm. Embassy Suites, 620 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. More info: Leslie Edge, 770-427-2117, ext. 3183 or ledge@@kennesaw-ga.gov, or www.southernmuseum.org.

November 12

Master Works #2 – Heroes. The Georgia Symphony Orchestra will be performing Te Deum by Antonin Dvorak with Chorus and Symphony #4 “Heroes” by Phillip Glass. 8pm. $10-$60.

Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw.

More info: 770-429-7016 or www.georgiasymphony.org.

Strand Mighty Theatre Organ Pops Dedication Concert.

Celebrate the installation of the Earl Smith Strand’s Mighty Allen Theatre Organ, thanks to a generous donation from Mr. Tom Hamilton of Columbus, Ohio. 8pm. $18. Black tie reception at 6:30pm. $38. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.

November 12-14

Newnan Kennel Club Agility Trials. 8am-5pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: Susan Crocker, 404-634-2573 or www.newnankennelclub.org.

November 13

Co-Parenting 101: How to Keep Your Children the Focus Before, During and After Your Divorce presented by Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta. Learn the necessary tools to bring a sense of stability back into your and your children’s lives. 2-3:30pm. $10. Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta. More info/RSVP: 770-933-0081 or efunk@jfcs-atlanta.org.

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• An evening at the park featuring live entertainment by local performers • An appearance by Santa Claus • The lighting of our 40ft. tall East Cobb Park tree.

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Barrington Hall Wednesday Lecture Series: The Civil War Begins, 1861 presented by Dr. Keith Bohannon, Associate Professor of History at West Georgia University. Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation starts at 7pm. $5. Advance reservations strongly suggested as seating space is limited.

Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info/ reservations: 770-640-3855.

November 17 – December 18

Artist Attic Holiday Show & Sale. Monday-Thursday: 9am5pm. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2700.

November 18

Yacht Rock Revue pays tribute to the smooth hits of the late ‘70s including Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, and Steely Dan. Ages 18+. $15 in advance. $18 day of. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.

November 18-20

26th Annual Rock, Mineral & Jewelry Show presented by Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. Over 35 vendors will show a large selection of gems, fossils, rocks and bead supplies. Hourly door prizes and demonstrations. FridaySaturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 10am-5pm. Free. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: www.cobbcountymineral.org.

November 19

Spreading Free Smiles Across East Cobb - A Day of FREE Dentistry. Adults 18+ will be seen on a first come, first served basis from 6am-4pm. Free services include one filling, cleaning or extraction. Marietta Family Dental Care, 4720 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.naturalsmile.biz or www.dentistryfromtheheart.org.

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12th Annual One Step Forward 5K Run/Walk to benefit Lou Gehrig’s Disease. 8am. $25 before November 1. $30 thereafter. Register at active.com, Big Peach Running or Neurosport Physical Therapy, 1163 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100, Marietta. More info: 770-321-0155, chanley@ neurosportga.com, or www.neurosportphysicaltherapy.com.

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band & The Dark Side of the Moon. Members of the Yacht Rock Revue present their alterego, Please Rock Me, performing the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon in their entirety from start to finish. 8pm. $15 in advance. $18 day of. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.

Backyard Campout. Wrap up fall with a family campout under the stars. Unwind from the busy week, play games in the meadow and visit with nocturnal animals. 5pm-10am.

Price per tent: $45/general public. $35/CNC member. Preregistration required. Chattahoochee Nature Center(CNC), 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.

November 19-20

29th Annual Sprayberry Arts & Crafts Show with over 150 arts, crafts, raffle and great food. Proceeds go to Sprayberry High School PTSA. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 12-4pm.

Sprayberry High School, 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-578-3200.

November 21-23

Craft Week. Just in time to decorate your Thanksgiving dinner table. Reuse and recycle common items to make fun, take-home projects. Make different crafts each day of your Thanksgiving break. 11am-12pm. For ages 4-12. $8/ adults; $6/seniors; $5/ages 3-12. Free for members and children 2 & under. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.

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Saturday, December 3rd at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Christian Activities Center Free Admission

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Certified Teen Driving Course offered by Safe America Foundation, licensed by the State of Georgia Department of Driver Services. Students will attend the state-required 30 hours of classroom training after which they must complete the required behind-the-wheel training individually within 6 months. 9am-3:30pm. No classes Thanksgiving Day. $150/30-hour classroom only. $459/ classroom + 6 hours behind the wheel training. $559/ classroom + 10 hours behind the wheel training. The Safe America Foundation, 2480 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-973-7223 or www.safeamerica.org.

November 22 & 29

Cooking Classes with Chef John Wilson. Chef Wilson will present a full array of classic European cuisine and cooking skills. November 22: American Thanksgiving in Tuscany.

November 29: Holiday Cocktail Buffet. 6:30-9:30pm. $50/ person/class. Reservations required. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info/reservations: 678-639-7500.

November 22 – January 1, 2012

Sanders Family Christmas presented by Theatre in the Square. This perennial favorite holiday show is back for its 13th season with the quirky, saintly and delightfully melodic Sanders family as they interpret everybody’s favorite bluegrass gospel music. Tuesday-Friday: 8pm.

Saturday, November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 only: 8pm.

Saturday, December 24 & 31 only: 2:30pm. Sundays: 2:30pm. Matinees every Wednesday: 2:30pm. No shows on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. $25-$35. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-422-8369 or www.theatreinthesquare.com.

November 24

9th Annual Gobble Jog benefiting MUST Ministries. 10K (8am start), 5K (9:30am start), 1K (9:15am start) and Tot Trot (ages 5 & under – 10:30am start). Peachtree qualifying race. Packet pick-up 3-7 pm, November 24, at First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. Register at any Big Peach Running Company location or on-line at www.active.com. Same day registration for untimed runners only beginning at 7am. Marietta Square. More info: 678-218-4521 or www.gobblejob.org.

November 30

Barrington Hall Wednesday Lecture Series: In 1861 was Robert E. Lee Past His Prime? Presented by Brian Wills, Professor of History at Kennesaw State University. Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation starts at 7pm. $5. Advance reservations strongly suggested as seating space is limited.

Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info/ reservations: 770-640-3855.

December 1

Ladies Night Out at David Douglas Diamonds. Grab your girlfriends and leave your guy at home for a fun filled night with complimentary treats and sweets as well as door prizes and goodie bags. No buying allowed. 5-8pm.

David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry, 3605 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 260, Marietta. More info: 770-578-0598 or www.daviddouglas.com.

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Christmas High Tea at Bulloch Hall. A two-course tea will be served by ladies in period clothing plus a tour of the house decorated for Christmas. Reservations: $35. 4pm. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 678-639-7587 or www.bullochhall.org.

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31st Annual Apple Annie Crafts and Arts Show with over 130 of the Southeast’s finest artisans and crafters. One of the largest nonprofit shows with a high quality and large assortment of crafts and arts in a festive setting. Friday: 9am-7pm. Saturday: 9am-2pm. $3. Free/under 12. No strollers. Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400 or www.st-ann.org/apple_annie.php.

Veterans Celebration Brunch

December 2-18

The Sound of Music presented by The Atlanta Lyric Theatre.

Friday-Saturday: 8pm. Saturday, December 17: 2pm & 8pm. Sundays: 2pm. $25-$40. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.

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4th Annual Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Garrison Mill Elementary Foundation to further the technology at the school. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, fruit, OJ, milk and coffee. $5.50 at the door. 7:30-11am. While enjoying your pancakes, sharpen your chess skills by playing one of the members of the chess club or check out Young Rembrandts demonstrations. Garrison Mill Elementary Cafeteria, 4111 Wesley Chapel Road, Roswell. More info: www.gmefoundation.org.

Manners with Snowflake Ballerina presented by Bulloch Hall and the Barnwell School of Etiquette for children ages 4-11. 10-11:30am. $10 includes refreshments and holiday favors. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info/ reservations: 678-639-7587 or www.bullochhall.org.

Back to Nature Holiday Market and Festival. Buy local this Holiday Season! Find unique gifts, enjoy an authentic French lunch from a local restaurateur, and find beautiful fresh green décor for your holiday tables and doors. Free admission for the Market and Nature Center. 10am-4pm.

Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.

10:00 A.M. Social starts @ 9:00 A.M. Hilton Marietta Conference Center

500 Powder Springs Street Marietta, GA 30064 “Honoring Service to our Nation”

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

December 4

St. Nick’s Café: “All Through the Houze” presented by Mountain View Art Alliance and The Art Place. 8:30am & 10:30am breakfast and 12:30pm lunch shows. $10 includes meal, play, visit with Santa and a holiday ornament for children. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

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

Keynote Speaker Navy Seal Howard Wasdin Author “Seal Team Six

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December 8

Joint Holiday Networking Party with East Cobb Business Association and Northeast Cobb Business Association.

5-8:30pm. Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street NE, Marietta.

More info: eastcobbba.com.

December 10

Christmas Market. Breakfast will be served from 9am-12noon in addition to holiday shopping amongst crafters, artisans, and vendors. Secret Santa Shop for children ages 3-10. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-2839.

Candlelight Tour of Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall and Smith Plantation Home, each decorated for the season. Bulloch Hall will have special refreshments. 5-9pm. $20/adults in advance, $25 at door. $15/child in advance, $20 at door. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info/ reservations: 678-639-7587 or www.bullochhall.org.

December 11

9th Annual Empty Bowl Brunch with proceeds going to various charities. $10 includes a bowl made by a local artist (you choose and keep) and chili or soup. 11am-1:30pm.

Advance tickets on sale now. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.

Holiday Open House Please join us for our annual opening night of seasonal refreshments. Begin your holiday shopping while enjoying delectable holiday fare located on each street.

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Holiday festivities continue through the weekend at each location.

Visit our website for calendar of events: www.queenofheartsantiques-interiors.com

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Holiday

Gift Guide

Make your shopping merry and bright with our Holiday Gift Guide filled with great gift ideas right here in East Cobb!

Give the gift of health and confidence for all ages: Choi Kwang Do lessons for life.

East Cobb Choi Kwang Do 4930 Davidson Rd Marietta 30068 (770) 875-5157 eastcobbckd.com

PANDORA – a new charm bracelet that lets you create a unique look with handcrafted beads, starting at $35.

David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry 2745 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 104 Marietta 30066 770-578-0598 daviddouglas.com

BBPD is Marietta’s premier consignment shop that offers our customers a wide selection of designer clothing & accessories at 30-90% off retail. With brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tory and Milly flooding our doors daily, you are always sure to find the perfect gift for you or your friends.

Back By Popular Demand 1255 Johnson Ferry Road Suite 13 Marietta Ga 30068 770-971-4750 bbpdconsignment.com

Is there anything in the world that makes grandma and grandpa happier than to have portraits of their grandkids?

A portrait taken

by Michael’s Photography is a great way to share your love.

Michael’s Photography 770-977-6900 themichaelsphotography.com

The Lift Recliner has fingertip control and the power-lift mechanism gently and quietly moves you to a standing, seated or fully reclined position.

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Home Health Options, Inc. 279 Roswell Street Marietta 30060 770-425-7718 homehealthoptions.weebly.com

Tyler candles are fun and easy hostess, teacher or neighbor gifts. Give a gift certificate and let them choose!

Outrageous Interiors 4101 Roswell Road Suite 500 Marietta 30062 770-509-2627 outrageousinteriors.com

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Holiday Gift Guide Give someone you love a gift certificate for a hair makeover!

Patrick Carmen NR.9 Salon 2520 E. Piedmont Road Marietta 30062 678-427-8000

Show you care by giving the gift of health with a gift certificate in any amount for healthy organic meals, groceries or vitamins.

Life Grocery & Café 1453 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-977-9583 lifegrocery.com

Get a Doc Green’s Gift Card! Help your friends and family stay healthy!

Doc Green’s Gourmet Salads and Grill 2022 Powers Ferry Road Atlanta 30339 770-953-3473 docgreens.com

Gift card for a 2-month membership of health and fitness.

Curves-Marietta NE 2960 Shallowford Rd Marietta 30066 770-977-7769 or 678-315-8127 curves.com

Give the gift of health with a massage, personal training, and membership gift certificates!

Gift bag included.

WellStar HealthPlace 330 Kennestone Hospital Blvd.

Marietta 30060 770-793-7300 wellstarhealthplace.org www.eastcobber.com

IPad makes the perfect gift for any and everyone one. This magical Apple device is perfect for browsing the web, doing email, watching videos and more!

PeachMac The Avenue at East Cobb 4475 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 678-426-3200 www.peachmac.com

Everyone loves a gift certificate, especially to a unique store where there is something for everyone.

Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors 2949 Canton Road Marietta 30066 678-453-0600 670 N. Main Street Alpharetta 30009 678-297-7571

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Holiday Gift Guide Let Whole Foods Market create an exceptional gift basket customized for any occasion.

Whole Foods Market 1311 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 678-996-9700 wholefoodsmarket.com

This holiday season, give the gift of a brighter and whiter smile! Treat your loved one to an in-office one hour session with Zoom @ Advanced. A beautiful smile is a gift that keeps on giving!

Marietta Family Dental Care 4720 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 770-973-8222 naturalsmile.biz

This holiday season, give someone you love the gift of denim!

Now featuring premium denim brands such as James Jeans.

Find “The Perfect Fit.” The Hub Boutique 1311 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 678-483-8338 thehubboutique.com

Give to yourself or someone you love a gift of a lifetime: piano lessons!

Silva Piano Studios • 1518 Blackwell Road Marietta 30066 • 770-565-7177 • silvapiano.com

Spoil your lil prince or princess with the most darling Christmas outfits from Giraffes Tree House!

Our educational gifts and plush toys make great stocking stuffers, too!

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A manicure and/or a pedicure from Parisian makes a perfect gift.

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by CND”, a no-chip, 14-day wear, mirror finish, zero dry time and no nail damage nail lacquer.

Parisian Nail Salon 4475 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-578-6666 parisiannailsalon.com

Give the gift of health to the ones you love this holiday season: truly personalized, private personal training.

Fitness Together East Cobb 1255 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-321-1347 cobbfitness.com

Holiday Gift Guide Make your puppy pretty this holiday season with Hot Dogs Cool Cats’ exceptional pampering & grooming! For dogs of all ages, from puppies to seniors like Forrest!

Hot Dogs Cool Cats Grooming Spa & Boutique 255 Village Parkway NE Marietta 30067 770-858-1000 hotdogscoolcats.net

Why not treat your loved one with the gift of massage? Free massage with purchase of (3) $50. gift cards; $25 gift certificate with purchase of (2) $50. gift cards; $10 gift certificate with $50 gift card.

LaVida Massage of Marietta (East Cobb) 4880 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 770-973-6385 marietta.ga.lavidamassage.com

Stressing a lot about holiday shopping? Then Inga’s relaxing spa services and unique products are just the gifts you need! We have goodies for everyone on your list this holiday season: candles, cards, spa services, jewelry, and more!

Inga’s Skin & Body Care 1471 Terrell Mill Road Suite A & B Marietta 30067 770-952-0905 ingas-comerelax.com

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The gift that keeps on giving year after year after year: liposuction body shaping.

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ss Owner Laura Fanoe and her brother, Dennis Farrell, Jr. model highly popular True Religion jeans with a casual shirt and jacket. All can be purchased at The Hub Boutique.

Following in the footsteps of her beloved grandmother’s retail store in Indiana, East Cobb resident Laura Fanoe is opening a boutique full of upscale jeans, cute little tops, accessories, and unique gift items. Laura gave her shop the same name as grandma’s shop, The Hub Boutique “The Center of Fashion”, as the ultimate nod to grandma. She says, “My grandmother and I were best friends.” The Hub is still a family affair, as Laura’s mother-in-law, Dorris, family members, and her best friend are helping out.

As a Marietta native, I wanted to give local women (and men) the accessibility to great designer clothing without the hassle of time consuming commute. I want The Hub Boutique to be your “go to” store when you are in need of a wardrobe/attitude pick-me-up,” shares Laura.

The Hub Boutique opened for business November 3, just in time for colder weather and the search for holiday gifts!

Men and women of all ages can find high-end jeans at The Hub. Laura had both normal and a-bit-heavier people try on different jeans, until she found the best brands to carry: jeans that make everyone look great! She said, “The idea is to have something for everybody…to [have customers] find the perfect fit.”

At The Hub Boutique, you can shop for upscale, wellcut jeans or lower-priced gifts. Explore not just shades of indigo denim, but several other color options. NYDJ, the newly re-branded Not Your Daughter Jeans, are available.

The store carries everything from the cleaner-looking Henry & Bell to the very trendy look of True Religion.

“We are incorporating San Diego Hat Company merchandise…including a really cool scarf that has a pocket,” said Laura. Another unique item is a soy candle that makes a warm wax you rub on your hands, as a kind of lotion. Who knows what other cute things you might find? Check out The Hub Boutique at Merchant’s Walk shopping center, 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 140, in Marietta/East Cobb. Visit their stylish and very informative website at www.TheHubBoutique.com

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Kell and Walton Robotics Teams Take Top Honors The Kell Robotics team: Front row: Team Mentor, Ed Barker; Executive Director, and student, Carlie Schulter. (Back row, L-R:) Stephen Samson, Alec Kumpf, Sarah Spivey, Matthew Tompkins, Wyatt Owenby, Shannon Jones.

The Carlton J. Kell High School Robotics Team led a three team alliance to robotic victory at GRITS, Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase. GRITS was held October 15th at the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB, Warner Robins Georgia.

GRITS is an off-season event held by GeorgiaFIRST, the regional operating committee for FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). More than 500 students on 23 teams from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee competed in the tournament.

FIRST is a not-for-profit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to celebrate science and technology via robotics competitions worldwide. The not-for-profit organization offers innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math while building life skills.

Teams hone their skills by excelling in their regional tournaments in competitive play, sportsmanship, and the development of partnerships among schools, businesses and communities.

The Winning Alliance of the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship was: Team 1311 “Kell Robotics”; Team 2974 “Walt” of Walton High School; “Flash” of Mauldin SC. Alliance captain was Kell Robotics.

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Brazilian

Coffee

Doc Green’s Gourmet Salads and Grill 2022 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 130 Atlanta 30339 770-953-3473 www.docgreens.com Monday-Saturday: 11am-9pm Doc Green’s believes in variety, freshness and giving you the ability to be as healthy as you want to be. Whether you create your own salad, choose one of their world famous salads or one of their great wraps, they’ll prepare it fresh right in front of you.

Brazilian Bakery Café 1260 Powers Ferry Road Marietta 30067 770-818-0088 Mon-Thur: 7am-10pm. Fri-Sat: 7am-12am. Sun: 8am-12am.

Brazilian Bakery Café is a familyowned business that has been bringing the best of Brazilian pastries, breads, juices, sandwiches and coffee to Marietta since 2004.

Baristas 4932 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 678-701-5912 www.mybaristas.com Mon-Fri: 6am-12pm; 3-5pm Saturday: 7am-12pm Drive-thru coffee shop serving regular and specialty coffee, pastries, smoothies, and shaved ice.

Breakfast & Brunch

Cookies By Design 3101 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-578-0200 Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-3pm Cookies by Design created the world’s first cookie arrangement more than 20 years ago and continues to provide customers with gift-giving arrangements of individually hand-decorated cookies for every occasion.

BARBEQUE Rib Ranch 2063 Canton Road Marietta 30066 770-422-7746

Butcher Shop

J. Christopher’s 1205 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-579-6800 7am-2pm Breakfast, brunch & lunch. An East Cobb original since 1997.

Chinese

Heywood’s Meat Haus 2145 Roswell Road, Suite 140 Marietta 30062 404-410-7997 www.heywoodsmeat.com Monday-Friday: 11am-8pm Saturday: 9am-8pm Heywood’s is a Chef driven artisan butcher shop focused on the quality of the product we provide our patrons. The proof is in the taste!

Lee’s Golden Buddha #7 2524 Cobb Pkwy 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

Japanese & Thai Fuji Hana Steak, Sushi & Thai 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1 Marietta 30068 678-560-8071 www.fujihanaeastcobb.com Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am2:30pm.

Sat-Sun: 12-3pm Dinner: Mon-Thur: 4:30-10pm.

Fri-Sat: 4:30-10:30pm.

Sun: 4:30-9:30pm A hibachi chef cooks right before your eyes. A fun place to be for any occasion.

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Vegetarian Café Life at Life Grocery 1453 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-977-9583 Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm.

Sun: 12-5pm Healing, Wellness, & Healthy Food for the Mind, Body & Soul. Choose from a variety of organic vegan foods. Enjoy healthy, delicious, & nutritious all day buffet & salad bar.

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Recipe of the Month: Green Bean Bundles

by Elizabeth Richards Junior League Cobb-Marietta Nothing says fall like the flavors of pumpkin, maple syrup, walnuts and caramel which are just some of the ingredients in Gigi’s fall cupcakes. Try Pumpkin Cream, Walnut Sugar Maple and Southern Comfort cupcakes and experience how delicious and perfect they are for any fall celebration, Thanksgiving, holiday event or the sweetest way to say “thank you” to someone special.

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2 pounds fresh Green Beans, trimmed 1 pound Bacon, cut into halves 1 cup packed Light Brown Sugar 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder ½ cup Butter PREPARATION Blanch the green beans in boiling water in a saucepan for 5 minutes. Wrap 8 to 10 green beans with 1 bacon strip, twisting the ends of the bacon; secure with a wooden pick. Place in a dish. Repeat the process with the remaining green beans and bacon.

Microwave the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder and butter in a microwave safe dish until blended, stirring twice. Pour over the green beans. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Arrange the bundles in a single layer on a baking dish.

Reheat any remaining marinade that has hardened in the dish and pour over the the bundles. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Broil for 5 minutes.

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East Cobb Culinary Bits & Bites East Cobber and Executive Chef Zhixue Zhang recently returned from a Chinese culinary competition in NYC where he was the Gold Medal winner of the North Eastern Cuisine Category. Zhang’s winning dish was Quick Boiled Sour Cabbage with Pork. He won a $10,000 prize which he returned to the event organizers requesting that it be donated to charities that benefit those affected by the 9/11 tragedy in NYC. Zhang is the chef at the Shangrila Bistro at 1282 Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb, Doug Turbush, formerly Executive Chef with Bluepointe Restaurant in Atlanta, will be opening a new restaurant, Seed Kitchen & Bar, sometime this month.

Turbush is the owner/operator and executive chef. Located in the Merchants Walk shopping center, Seed Kitchen & Bar will feature a casual dining environment. The menu will reflect the chef’s culinary experience and global travels, highlighting a passion for bold and flavorful foods and a commitment to sustainability. “I envision Seed as a place where families and friends will meet to enjoy modern comfort food, unpretentious service, a sleek setting and excellent value.

Sourcing locally has been core to my approach to food since I began cooking. I want to create a fun neighborhood restaurant with a well-priced menu and an extensive boutique wine collection and craft beers,” says Turbush.

David Konen is the new owner of the Café Paris. As a Cafe Paris customer for 10 years, David loved the place so much that when the opportunity arose, he decided to leave the corporate world and carry on Jim Kolowich’s (the previous owner’s) fine work. Café Paris is located at 1100 Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb.

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The Cook’s Warehouse located in East Cobb is now open and will be having a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, November 12, 5-8pm.

The 4,800 square foot store is located at the newly renovated Merchant’s Walk shopping center ss Cook’s Warehouse crew: Mary at 1311 Johnson Moore, owner, with David DiCorpo, Ferry Road. The manager, and Matt South, assistant Cook’s Warehouse manager. is Atlanta’s premier gourmet cookware store and cooking school. Owned and operated by founder Mary S. Moore, The Cook’s Warehouse retails high-end appliances, conducts cooking classes, | and is a pro bono partner with virtually every major cooking event and gourmet association in Atlanta. Visit www.cookswarehouse.com for more information about the new store as well as their class schedules and sign ups.

East Cobbers have yet another dining option: The Broadway Diner. Owned by Bronx natives and East Cobb residents, Louie and Tess Kokos, The Broadway Diner offers a wide array of traditional diner food such as breakfasts served anytime of the day,appetizers, lunch, sandwiches, dinners and desserts. As the Broadway Diner’s head chef, Louie combines his authentic Greek dishes and his New York upbringing to create a menu as delicious as it is vast. The Broadway Diner is located at 1333 Johnson Ferry Road, (the former Mrs. Winner’s fast food place) in Marietta/East Cobb.

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WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb believes in life well-lived and offers East Cobbers a quality choice for medical imaging services within the community.

Conveniently located at 1070 Woodlawn Drive, WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb invites the community to visit their state of the art ss Steven Brantley, M.D. facility for most medical diagQuantum Radiology nostic 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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Opened October 1 by East Cobber Terry Sharp and his business partner Duane Goodwin, LaVida is a health and wellness center offering massage and aesthetician services in an atmosphere of affordable luxury. The LaVida concept is relatively simple – to offer clients an individually customized experience with a highly trained professional at a reasonable price in an environment that appeals to both men and women.

With the first step inside LaVida Massage, clients know they’re in for a unique experience. The neutral décor calms the senses and the tranquil music and mild aromatherapy set the stage for a relaxing visit. Every therapist is nationally certified and licensed in the state of Georgia. Therapists must also complete continuing education credits every two years.

LaVida’s therapists are trained in a variety of massage modalities including Swedish, couples, deep tissue, neuromuscular, trigger point, hot stone, prenatal, chair and corporate massage. At the initial appointment, clients complete a health assessment to assist their therapist in determining the appropriate combination of modalities for their particular needs including pain management, stress relief or as a reward.

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LaVida Massage is located at 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 70. They are open seven days a week and appointments can be booked by calling 770-973-6385 or book on-line at http://marietta.ga.lavidamassage.com. Find them on Facebook at LaVida Massage of Marietta (East Cobb). Gift cards are available at the store and online and are good at any of the LaVida locations nationwide, including five in the metro Atlanta area.

Take advantage of the LaVida Massage Holiday Specials and give the gift of massage: purchase three $50 gift cards and receive a certificate for a free massage. See store for additional holiday offers.

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Don’t Let Food Spoil the Holidays When family and friends gather during the holidays, don’t let unsafe food spoil the festivities. Bacteria is the invisible enemy in food because you can’t see it, taste or smell it. It can multiply rapidly in moist, warm conditions and cause food-borne illness when consumed. Brooke Schembri, RD, Director of WellStar Corporate & Community Health, recomss Brooke Shembri, RD mends the following tips to ensure you have a safe holiday celebration: • Wash hands and food contact surfaces often to prevent the spread of bacteria from one food item to another.

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This Holiday Season Let the Spirit of Giving Begin With Blood Donation Blood is traditionally in short supply during the holiday months, but hospital and patient needs remain the same.

You can help alleviate this shortfall in any of the following ways: >Participate in a blood drive between November 1 and December 31. >Help organize a blood drive at your workplace, school or church if one is not already in place. >Give blood at any of the hospitals or blood collection centers and encourage colleagues, friends, and family to come along.

Donors of all blood types are welcome, but there is an urgent need for type O negative, B negative and A negative blood donors. Eligible blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Donors with type O (positive and negative), B negative and A negative blood should consider an automated red cell donation, a process in which only red cells are donated.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (448-3543) or visit redcrossblood. org. Thank you for giving to others by donating blood this holiday season.

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Blood Drive Locations November 6 - 8am-1pm Roswell United Methodist Church 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell 30075 November 11 - 11am-7pm Wellstar Kennestone Hospital/Wellstar Kennestone Women’s Center 677 Church Street, Marietta 30060 November 11 - 12-5pm Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 November 15 & 16 - 9am-5pm Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw 30144 November 22 - 12-5pm WellStar Kennestone Hospital/Atherton Place 111 Tower Road, Marietta 30060 November 23 - 10am-3pm WellStar Administration Building 805 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30060 November 23 - 10am-3pm Menchies Sandy Plains 2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 112, Marietta 30066

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State House Rep. District 43 Special Election Runoff Results On Tuesday, September 20, Northeast Cobb residents participated in a special election to fill the vacancy in State House District 43. The seat became open after the death of State Rep. Bobby Franklin. Mr. Franklin was found in his home July 26 dead of a heart attack at the age of 56. The election was a non-partisan special election with no party primary. However, each candidate’s party affiliation was listed on the ballot. The following presents the vote tally for this special election: TOTAL % Roy C. Barnes (R)

103

4.58%

John Carson (R) 801 35.63% Don Hill (R) 137 6.09% Robert Lamutt (R)

699

31.09%

Dr. Geraldine Wade (R)

496

22.06%

Write-in Votes 10 .53% Only 2,258 -7.51%- out of a total of 30,076 registered voters in District 43 participated in this special election.

A candidate needed to get 50 percent of the vote plus one vote to win the election. Carson received 801 votes or 35.63 percent while Lamutt received 699 votes or 31.09 percent.

A run-off election was held on Tuesday, October 18. Voters chose newcomer SunTrust finance manager John Carson over former state Sen. Robert Lamutt . This time 1,922 (6.39% ) of the registered voters in State House District 43 came out to vote in the Runoff Elections. Here are the results from this runoff election:

Zonings and Variances for November The following is a list of zonings to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 8, at 9am. The Board of Commissioners will vote on these zonings Tuesday, November 15, at 9am. These listings are provided by the East Cobb Civic Association. For comments and final actions by these organizations, please visit www.eastcobb.net.

Petition Z-40: David C. Kirk, representing Wal-mart, requests rezoning from PCS & NRC to NRC for a Wal-mart neighborhood market. Located at the northwest side of Roswell Road and Old Canton Road. Size of tract: 13.184 acres. Current zoning: PSC & NRC. Proposed Use: Neighborhood Market.

The following is a list of variances to be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Variances Wednesday, November 9, at 1pm.

Petition V-87: Clark S. Ullom requests to waive the rear setback for an accessory structure over 144 square-feet (320 square-foot proposed pavilion) from the required 40 feet to 20 feet. Property is located on the west side of Streamside Drive, north of Paper Mill Road (3863 Streamside Drive). Size of tract: 0.808 acres. Current zoning: R-30. Reason: Pavilion.

This information was provided by the East Cobb Civic Association, Inc. The East Cobb Civic Association will meet at 7pm, Thursday, November 17 at the East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.

All are welcome. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206.

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TOTAL % John Carson (R) 1,250 65.1% Robert Lamutt (R)

670

34.9%

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Planning your financial resource is a challenge, as the process is based on many unknown variables. It is not the only thing you need to plan for. Transitioning to the next stage in life doesn’t have to include a final retirement. You should include in your planning any area that would be pertinent to your happiness in that stage of life. Some of the areas you would want to include in your planning are: • What are your Retirement Options?

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Local Families Need to “Senior Safety Proof” Their Homes We usually think of our home as the safest place to be.

But did you know that the home is the most common location where people take a fatal fall? In fact, this week alone, more than 30,000 Americans over the age of 65 will be seriously injured from a fall. One out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year and nearly a third of them will live with discomfort from the fall for the rest of their lives. And nearly a third of those who survive that fall will be forced to live with injuries that will affect their independence the rest of their lives.

Whether you are a senior living on your own, or are a young family hosting senior citizens for upcoming holiday gatherings, here’s a simple checklist to help you fall-proof your home:

Safety Proofing the Home: • Remove boxes, newspapers and electrical cords from halls

Adding Safety Devices: • Hand rails for both sides of the bed • Non-slip treads for wooden steps • Raised toilet seat or one with arm rests • Grab bars for shower or tub • Sturdy plastic seat for shower or tub plus hand-held shower nozzle

Checking Seniors’ Shoes: • Get rid of high heels, floppy slippers, shoes with slick soles • Have foot size measured each time seniors buy shoes – foot size changes and shoes that are too big can make you fall • Avoid extra-thick soles

Lighting-Up Living Space:

• Move coffee tables, magazine racks and plant stands from high-traffic areas

• Place night lights in bedroom, bathroom and hallways

• Help repair loose, wooden floor boards and carpeting right away

• Place lamp near side of bed • Consider switching traditional light switches for glow in the dark switches.

• Store clothing, dishes, food, medication and all necessities within reach

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housekeeping, emergency call system, • Located on WellStar Kennestone individual and group transportation, Hospital campus health resources, sundries shop, ceramics, • Full-service Assisted Living and Memory crafts, and covered parking Care communities also available on-site

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Savannah Court is a Warm and Affordable Option for Seniors

ss Savannah Court residents enjoy a historical field trip together.

Nestled in the heart of East Cobb, Savannah Court Senior Assisted Living Community provides assisted living and secured memory care services to its residents. A beautiful white-columned entrance welcomes residents and visitors to the facility, but it’s the caring staff inside that makes the difference.

In a home-like assisted living environment, the staff at Savannah Court delivers personal and medical services to residents. Residents can choose from many different living options, including studios, deluxe suites or one bedroom apartments. Each suite offers beautiful views, and many apartments overlook a picturesque backyard stream and gazebo.

With a daily calendar filled with activities and entertainment, there is too much to do at Savannah Court for residents to be bored or inactive. Savannah Court houses a large activity center, fireplace lounge, library, ice cream parlor and game room. Most meals are served restaurant style in a café atmosphere, and there is a private dining room for special celebrations.

Women and men can get their hair done at the onsite beauty and barber shop, and a bus transports residents to medical appointments, shopping excursions and local attractions.

Licensed for 89 residents, the facility also offers respite care for those who need transitional assistance after an illness, surgery or a hospital stay. Their Day Service is designed for those who only want to stay during day-time hours. The Cottage, a secured memory care residence, is located within Savannah Court and is a safe and caring environment for those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s and related memory impairments.

Savannah Court is located at 866 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta across from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. For more information, contact them at 770-977-4420 or visit savannahcourtmarietta.com.

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East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for November 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.

Book Event: The Lockheed Plant by Joe Kirby Tuesday, November 8 10 – 11:30am Free. Registration required.

East Cobb Senior Center is pleased to have Joe Kirby from the Marietta Daily Journal back to discuss his new book, The Lockheed Plant. In years past he told us the story of Marietta through his books, Marietta: Then and Now and The Bell Bomber Plant. His new book picks up where the story of the Bell Bomber Plant left off and traces the evolution of the plant from its reopening in 1951 during the Korean War to build B-47 Stratofortress bombers up through the present era of F-22 Raptor fighters and C-130J Hercules. The book includes more than 200 photos of the plant taken between 1951 and the present. Come learn more of Marietta’s history.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Veteran’s Day Celebration- Women in War Tuesday, November 8 1 – 2:30pm Free. Registration required.

Every year we honor our veterans, and this year we want to honor and celebrate the women of the armed forces. Donna Rowe from the Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance will discuss what it was like to be a nurse during the Vietnam War. From the 60’s and 70’s, we will take a step back in time to the Revolutionary War. Garnett L. (Jack) Ferguson, Sons of the American Revolution, will discuss Heroines of the American Revolution. Join us for this very important part of our American History.

Brain Basics: Memory Enhancement Techniques Thursday, November 10 1 – 11am Free. Registration required.

Does your memory serve you well? The average person’s brain loses more than 100,000 cells each day and 20% of its size by 70. Join Ana Punyarthi of Chambrell at Roswell to learn techniques and strategies you can utilize to put an end to short term memory loss.

Ice Cream and a Movie: Secretariat Monday, November 14 1 – 4pm Cost: $4/Cobb residents; $5/non-residents Secretariat is the story of housewife Penny Chenery who agrees to take over her ailing father’s Virginiabased Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horseracing knowledge. Chenery -- with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin -- manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in twenty-five years. Join us for this heartwarming story.

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The History Corner: Grand Plantations and the Biltmore Estate Wednesday, November 16 10am – 12pm Free. Registration required.

From New Orleans to Natchez, along the Mississippi River southern plantation owners made enormous fortunes from the sale of cotton and cane. This capital was then used to build majestic castles, America’s Castles. In this segment of America’s Castles we will have the opportunity to visit John Hampden Randolph’s 64-room castle on a 7,000 acre sugar plantation, Nottoway, and Peter Little’s Rosalie, built for his 13-year-old bride.

Meet the colorful Irish immigrant Frederick Stanton who became one of the richest men in America and built the 5-story Stanton Hall. Finally, in Natchez we will visit Dr. Haller Nutt’s Longwood with the 100-foot tall octagonal wonder referred to as “Nutt’s Folly.” To top off the morning, we will journey to North Carolina for a peak at George Vanderbilt’s 250-room chateau, the Biltmore Estate.

Surviving Holiday Weight Gain Friday, November 18 10 – 11am Free. Registration required.

‘Tis the season for holiday feasts, a calendar packed with parties and cold weather that hinders our normal exercise schedule. Beat the holiday bulge and get a healthy start to the New Year with healthy tips from Chef Asata as she demonstrates some of her own recipes!

Biography – Life Stories through Time: Amelia Earhart: Queen of the Air Wednesday, November 30 10 – 11am Free. Registration required.

An uncommon heroine, a legendary aviator, and the focus of one of the greatest mysteries of all time, Amelia Earhart was destined to make her mark on history. Even as she was annihilating existing aviation records, her unconventional short hair, pants, and leather jacket had already made her an undisputed icon. Drawing on extensive archival footage and interviews, this DVD examines Earhart’s dramatic story and, bolstered by newly discovered evidence, attempts to explain her mysterious disappearance while attempting to fly around the world. Join us in discovering this fascinating woman.

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club Calendar AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday of each month. 1:30pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Mary Johnson, 770-926-7881 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 Illini Cub. Professional and social networking for University of Illinois alumni, families and friends in the Atlanta area. Football game watches at the Rose & Crown, 1931 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: www.atlantaillini.com or club@ atlantaillini.com.

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: 678-2342310 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.

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“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. 8:15-9:30am. C’est Moi/ Café Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068. More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-713-2830 or Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net.

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.

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 County Democratic Committee. Monthly breakfast 2nd Saturday each month. 9am.

Piccadilly Caféteria, 536 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: 770420-7133 or www.eastcobbdems.com.

Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. Second Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Mary Ingram, 770-427-1108, or Leo or Edna Morris, 770-445-9274.

Cobb County Genealogical Society.

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.

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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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.

Cobb Regional Republican Women.

Third Thursday, every other month.

6:30pm. InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Sandra Thompson, 770-578-6646.

Colored Pencil Society of America.

Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Monday of the month. 7pm. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Room 2 (second floor in the back), Dunwoody. More info: Nancy Guerine, 678-354-3590.

Dad 2 Dad. A stay-at-home dads group. Every Tuesday and Thursday.

10:30am. Various locations. More info: Richard Collins, 770-579-5445.

Danc’n Singles. A square dance club.

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.

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.

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.

East Cobb Business Association.

Luncheon and featured speaker.

Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am1pm. Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton, 404-218-6216, susan. hampton@lionbank.com, or www.eastcobbba.com.

East Cobb Civic Association. Last Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.

More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or www.eastcobb.net.

East Cobb Civitans. Second and 4th Thursday of the month. 121pm. Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road, Marietta. More Info: Mary Karras, 770-514-3069 or marykarras@ banknorthgeorgia.com.

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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. 7:30-9am. 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Metro Mothers of Multiples Club. Third Monday of the month.

7pm. Chicago’s, 4401 Shallowford Road,Roswell (corner of Johnson Ferry & Shallowford). More info: www. northmetromultiples.org.

North Metro Women’s Connection.

Second Wednesday of each month. 11am-1pm. Part of Stonecroft Ministries reaching out to the unchurched women in the area. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-335-6013.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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 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.

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support groups A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Beginners/Alateen. Every Monday. 8pm. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2281 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-5347 or jpm105@comcast.net.

Caregiver and Share Support Group for Alzheimer’s. First Wednesday of the month. 4:305:30pm. Savannah Court, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-977-4420.

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.

Codependents Anonymous.

Mondays & Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm.

Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-6368.

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: 770-552-6400, ext. 6020.

Cancer Support Group. Second and 4th Monday of the month.

7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 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.

Career Transition. Second Monday of the month. 6:15pm: Personal resume, interviewing, networking, and career assessment help. 7pm: Presentation. 1st Presbyterian Church of Marietta, 68 N. Marietta Parkway, Marietta.

More info: Bill Lins, 404-558-1579 or Bob Sabin, 770-795-9084.

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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, 770-5793512 or 404-539-4287. 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: 770-794-2978.

Depression Support Group. For those who suffer from depression and the people who love them. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.

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

Divorce Support Group by Visions Anew for women who are contemplating or going through the divorce process. First Thursday & 3rd Wednesday of the month.

7-9pm. East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: visionsanew.org.

Diabetes Support Group offered

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

McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Rose-lane Street, Suite 100, Marietta. No registration required.

More info: 770-793-7818.

Domestic Violence Support Groups. Sessions in English and Spanish. Wednesdays. 6:458:15pm. 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/AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Parent Support Group. First Tuesday of the month. 7-9pm.

East Cobb Government Services Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Cappie, 404-368-9394, east-cobb@chadd.net, or www.chadd.net/300.

Emotions Anonymous, a fellowship of people who come together to work toward recovery from emotional difficulties and discover a new way of life. Tuesdays & Fridays. 7pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 614 Mimosa Boulevard, Counseling Building ©, Roswell. More info: 770-330-1991.

Families Anonymous (FA) for families who have loved ones struggling with addiction. Every Tuesday.

7:30-9pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465.

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, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978.

Grief Support Group for those who have had a family member, friend or other loved one pass away.

First Thursday of each month.

7-9pm. Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: kathzkel@ yahoo.com.

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Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-423-5959.

Marietta Moms. For all kinds of moms - new to the area, looking for new friends, or just needing support.

Daily events for babies, toddlers and older kids. More info: 770-9560318 or 678-357-3661 or www.mariettamoms.com Moms in Touch for parents of children at East Side Elementary. Every Tuesday. 9:30am. Meeting location available on request. More info: Rachel Bloom, 770-973-4705.

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: 770-971-1465 or mtzionmops@gmail.com.

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, 770-955-3896 or caylorp@gmail.com.

Overeaters Anonymous. A support group for those who suffer from the need to compulsively overeat.

Monday-Wednesday-Friday. 10am. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-226-4931.

Parents of Prodigals. For parents of struggling teens and young adults. Second and 4th Thursday.

7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Fair Brocard, 770-612-1197 or www.prodigalchildministries.org.

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More info: Robin Cleveland, 678-819-3915.

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Mondays. 7pm. YWCA of Northwest Georgia, 48 Henderson Street, Marietta. More info: 770-427-2902.

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