East Cobb Events Archives

Cobb NAACP to hold Juneteenth celebration in Marietta Square

June 12, 2021 2:08 PMJune 12, 2021 9:05 AM by Wendy Parker

Submitted information: Cobb NAACP Juneteenth

Cobb County Branch of the NAACP invites everyone to celebrate Juneteenth Saturday, June 19, in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. The free cultural festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and feature live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, face painting, food, a health fair and free health screenings. Masks are recommended. If you are interested in being a vendor or volunteering, contact the Cobb NAACP at 770-425-5757.

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of end of slavery. Dating back to 1865, it was June 19 when Union soldiers led by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and all enslaved people were free. This was two and a half years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The celebration of June 19 was coined “Juneteenth” and grew with more participation from descendants. Juneteenth today celebrates African American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures.

For information: Visit the Cobb NAACP website.

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The Avenue East Cobb to hold Fast Lane Performance car show

May 31, 2021 3:36 PM by Wendy Parker

Submitted information and flyer for Sunday’s event:

SHOP, DINE AND ADMIRE! We are excited to invite you to the first Exclusive Car Meet of the year! From American muscle to exotic performance, Fast Lane Performance is bringing together a car selection you won’t want to miss.
Enjoy dinner at Drift Fish House, Tin Lizzy’s, Stockyard Burgers, Panera and Kale Me Crazy as well as sweet treats at Smallcakes and Menchies.
Fun for the whole family! No tickets required.

To register a vehicle: www.facebook.com/groups/exclusiveatlmeet/

Avenue East Cobb car show

Marietta Memorial Day 5K/10K returns to Sprayberry Square

May 29, 2021 2:11 PMMay 29, 2021 8:59 AM by Wendy Parker

For the last few years Five Star NTP has organized a 5K/10K race in the Sprayberry area on Memorial Day, and the event is continuing on Monday. Marietta Memorial Day 5K/10K

The Marietta Memorial Day 5K/10K starts at 7:30 a.m. Monday at the Sprayberry Square Shopping Center (2550 Sandy Plains Road), and registration is free for active and retired military veterans.

The event includes same-day registration that starts at 6:30 a.m., with entry fees starting at $45 (you can sign up in advance through Sunday with fees starting at $40).

Both races start and finish in the Sprayberry Square Shopping Center parking lot, and the the routes will be run entirely on E. Piedmont Road.

The awards in both races are for Top 3 Overall Male & Female, Top 3 Overall Masters (40+) , Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+), Top 3 Overall Senior Master (60+) and Top 3 in each age group (10 & under – 75+).

There’s also a virtual race option.

For information and to register, please click here. COVID-19 protocols will be in place

Movie Night at The Avenue East Cobb supports military veterans

May 25, 2021 1:15 PMMay 25, 2021 9:08 AM by Wendy Parker

Submitted information and photo:

To kick-off Memorial Day weekend, The Avenue East Cobb invites the community to purchase a ticket for their upcoming Family Movie Night event on Thursday, May 27, 2021. The patriotic movie being shown is SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO based on the incredible true story of America’s most decorated dog. All proceeds from the event benefit Project Charlie Oscar. For ticket sales: https://aec-may.eventbrite.com.

The May Family Movie Night, sponsored by Project Charlie Oscar, aims to raise community awareness of their charity, whose mission is to serve Military Veterans and their families by providing horseback riding activities, equine job training and the essential resources needed for improved quality of life.

“Our Vision is to reduce the number of suicides in the Military Veteran Community and bring awareness to Veteran’s needs,” says Victoria Hoefler, Founder & President of Project Charlie Oscar. “Project Charlie Oscar is proud to partner with The Avenue East Cobb to promote our programs and spread awareness about our Charity.”

Parking for the event will begin at 6:00pm at The Avenue East Cobb in Marietta. Pre-movie entertainment includes Little Red Barn Petting Zoo, a balloon artist, and a DJ with trivia and games. The movie begins at sundown following a bugle playing Taps and a moment of silence for our fallen heroes.

For more information about Project Charlie Oscar, to get involved, or to support the organization, please visit https://www.projectcharlieoscar.org/.

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East Cobb Quilters’ Guild to present ‘Yipes, Stripes’ show

April 29, 2021 9:56 AM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb Quilters' Guild show

Submitted information and photos from the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild:

Experience quilt art in a gallery setting. The Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center from Saturday, May 1 through Saturday, May 29, will present a show in their Gallery of 24 “Yipes, Stripes!” quilts. The Gallery is located at 2051 Lower Roswell Road, less than 2 miles east of I-75, and will be open during regular library hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admittance fee for the show and Covid protocols will be observed, including masks and social distancing.

This show showcases the talents of East Cobb Quilters’ Guild members and presents the art and techniques of quilting at all skill levels. It is a chance for the Guild to share their passion for fiber art and encourage membership in the Guild. The 2021 Raffle Quilt “Garden of Stars” will be on display on Monday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and raffle tickets will be available for purchase.

All visitors will be invited to vote for a “Viewer’s Choice” from May 1 through May 22, with the winner announced for the final week, May 24 through 29.

The Avenue East Cobb reschedules Spring Festival for Wednesday

April 12, 2021 2:46 PMApril 12, 2021 8:41 AM by Wendy Parker

Submitted information about The Avenue East Cobb’s rescheduled Spring Festival, which was rained out in March:

Spring has sprung with a unique Touchless 2D Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt!

Visit the Balloon Artist, Caricature Artist, mini-Farmers Market and a DIY EASTER BUNNY photo in the Butterfly Chair!

The first 100 kids to return the scavenger hunt sheet receive a coupon for either a free SMALLCAKES cupcake or free 5oz. MENCHIES frozen yogurt!

Visit the red Avenue tent when you arrive to pick up your scavenger hunt sheet. The first 100 kids receive a cookie from PANERA!

Summer movie series starts April 29 at The Avenue East Cobb

April 10, 2021 7:17 AM by Wendy Parker

Submitted information:

The Avenue East Cobb SUMMER MOVIE SERIES begins on APRIL 29th with a THROWBACK THURSDAY – the 20th Anniversary of SHREK!

Arrive early to enjoy photos with Shrek, Movie Trivia with our DJ, Balloon Artist, and Caricature Artist.

Pick up dinner from onsite restaurants Drift Fish House, Tin Lizzy’s, Stockyard Burgers, Panera and Kale Me Crazy. Select restaurants will deliver to your car! Enjoy sweet treats from Smallcakes Cupcakery and Menchies.

Reservations are required, as space is limited. Walk-In Spaces and Drive-In Spaces will be available. TICKETS are $15 per family through Eventbrite: https://aec-april.eventbrite.com or visit www.avenueeastcobb.com/events for more information.

THANK YOU TO OUR APRIL MOVIE SPONSOR ANSLEY REAL ESTATE.

All proceeds from the April movie benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

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Marietta Greek Festival returning in drive-through format

April 9, 2021 12:15 PMApril 9, 2021 9:03 AM by Wendy Parker

Organizers of the Marietta Greek Festival will be holding a 2021 event after cancelling last year due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

But the return of the festival to Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church (3431 Trickum Road) will be done in a drive-through fashion.

It’s what’s being called “Opa to Go,” as food, music, dancing and atmosphere will be lined up around the church grounds for visitors who make their way in their vehicles.

What’s missing from the revamped format are the church sanctuary tours.

The dates are May 14-16, with more details provided and forthcoming at MariettaGreekFestival.com.

2021 Taste of East Cobb cancelled; Taste of Marietta delayed

March 22, 2021 1:31 PMMarch 22, 2021 12:15 PM by Wendy Parker

Taste of East Cobb

Food festival update:

The organizers of the Taste of East Cobb announced recently that the event is being cancelled for the second year in a row due to continuing COVID-19 safety protocols.

The fundraising event for the Walton High School band programs is now slated for May 2022.

Last year the Taste of East Cobb was initially delayed to last fall, then to May 2021.

This year’s the Taste of Marietta, which was scheduled for late April, is being rescheduled to Oct. 24, according to the Marietta Visitors Bureau, which organizes the event.

In a release issued Monday the MVB said that “the safety and health of the community, vendors, artists, guests, and staff is the festival’s top priority. The Marietta Visitors Bureau will be monitoring and following recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Governor Kemp’s Executive Orders.”

Another major event in East Cobb already has been canceled for September. For the second year in a row, there will not be an EAST COBBER Parade and Festival for the same reasons.

EAST COBBER Parade and Festival cancelled for 2021

March 12, 2021 5:10 PMMarch 12, 2021 1:42 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobber parade cancelled — *The annual East Cobber parade and festival features dozens of community participants.*

For the second year in a row, the EAST COBBER Parade and Festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19 issues.

Publisher Cynthia Rozzo said in a message in the current March-April issue of the magazine that public health compliance concerns prompted the cancellation of the event, which had been slated for Sept. 18.

Although initially hopeful due to the arrival of vaccines, she said that “under current CDC guidelines for community events and large gatherings we could not figure out how to keep participants and guests safe.”

The logistics include several months of planning and involve many community groups and organizations. “Those planning steps have been hampered by the outbreak and the uncertainty about it,” Rozzo said.

This was to have been the 25th anniversary of the parade, which travels down Johnson Ferry Road from Mt. Bethel Elementary School to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, where a community festival follows.

Rozzo started the free community magazine in 1993, publishing 11 times a year. But after the COVID-related business closings last year, she has reduced publication of the EAST COBBER, which is mailed to more than 22,000 subscribers, to six times a year.

Town Center at Cobb to hold Easter Bunny photo sessions

March 10, 2021 2:49 PMMarch 10, 2021 11:35 AM by Wendy Parker

Town Center Easter Bunny Photos

Submitted information:

The Easter Bunny is making a triumphant return! Town Center at Cobb will welcome the Easter Bunny for an egg-cellent holiday experience from March 17-April 3. Local families are encouraged to celebrate the season with memorable Easter Bunny photos. Prioritizing the well-being of its guests, Town Center at Cobb has put in place increased health and safety precautions for the photo experience, including social distancing from both the Easter Bunny and guests, face-covering requirements, contactless payment options and enhanced sanitization following CDC recommendations.

WHAT:
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Celebratory professional photos with beloved Easter Bunny

WHEN:
March 17-April 3
Monday-Saturday, 12-7 p.m. / Sunday, 12-6 p.m.

WHERE:
Town Center at Cobb in Center Court
400 Ernest Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144

HOW:
Reservations can be booked by visiting bit.ly/TCCEaster2021. Appointments are recommended but not required. Walk-in visits are available as space allows. Families should review the COVID-19 guidelines prior to their photo session.

For more information, visit towncenteratcobb.com.

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The Avenue East Cobb to hold Spring Festival on March 31

March 8, 2021 1:00 PM by Wendy Parker

Submitted information for The Avenue East Cobb Spring Festival, scheduled for March 31 from 3-6 p.m.:

Join us for an afternoon of springtime fun with a touchless 2D EASTER EGG SCAVENGER HUNT. Pick up the Scavenger Hunt sheet at the Red Avenue Tent and start searching for our colorful 2D decorated eggs. Write down where each egg is located, and the first 100 kids to return the sheet receive a coupon for either a free SMALLCAKES Cupcake or free 5oz. MENCHIES Frozen Yogurt to be redeemed the day of the event! Visit our Balloonist, Caricaturist, mini-Farmers Market and take a picture in the butterfly chair with the Easter Bunny! Easter Bunny photos are first-come, first-served and taken with your own camera or cell phone.

No tickets or reservations required.

Visit www.avenueeastcobb.com/events for complete details.

*This event is weather permitting. If it rains, we will postpone and reschedule.

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NOWAMOM spring consignment sale scheduled for March 13

February 23, 2021 2:23 PMFebruary 23, 2021 11:15 AM by Wendy Parker

NOWAMOM spring consignment sale

Submitted information:

Everything babies and kids need for Spring & Summer! Mark your calendars now for the NOWAMOM Kids Consignment Sale on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 from 9 AM – 2 PM at Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Marietta. (near Sprayberry High School)

Save 60- 90% on warm weather clothes & gear, brought to you by NOWAMOM, the Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples club.

While most of our sellers are moms with twins or triplets (or more!), the sale is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! We have baby and children’s clothes, toys, and gear all the way to Junior’s sizes!

Psst: Visit our webpage www.NowamomSale.org to score an early bird pass to get in before the public!

Cobb to hold virtual Martin Luther King Jr. event on Monday

January 16, 2021 2:28 PMJanuary 16, 2021 10:22 AM by Wendy Parker

Cobb MLK virtual event

From Cobb County Government:

All Cobb County Government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Although our annual celebration of his life and works will look different this year, we encourage you to enjoy our virtual event, in partnership with the Cobb NAACP.

It will be held live on the county’s Facebook page, facebook.com/cobbcountygovernment, at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 18. For more information, click here.

Sprayberry Arts and Crafts Show cancelled due to COVID

October 17, 2020 10:24 AM by Wendy Parker

Sprayberry Craft Show, East Cobb weekend events

The organizers of the Sprayberry PTSA Arts & Crafts Show were holding out hope of having their 38th event later in November, and had been holding some virtual shopping events for customers and to help out vendors.

But on Friday the Sprayberry PTSA announced the show would not be going on after all, joining most other holiday craft shows in the East Cobb area in sitting out this year.

Here’s the message sent out on Friday:

Many of our crafters did not feel comfortable participating given COVID-19 concerns and we share their concern as well as the concern we have for our shoppers and volunteers. We realize that while some will support our decision, others will not. Please know it was made with much consideration, discussion, and thought. We appreciate all the support that has been provided to our school through the attendance of the Arts & Crafts Show for 37 years. We have been able to provide thousands of dollars in student scholarships, teacher grants, and support programs throughout our school; benefitting our teachers, students, and families. Our 38th show will take place in November 2021 and we can’t wait to see you there!

East Cobb Events Update: Major holiday craft shows cancelled

September 10, 2020 4:10 PM by Wendy Parker

Lassiter Craft Fair, East Cobb Weekend Events

Three major holiday-season shopping events in East Cobb are a no-go for 2020.

The organizers of the Lassiter Craft Fair are the latest to announce that the event has been cancelled.

It’s typically one of the earliest events on the holiday shopping calendar, and was to have taken place on Nov. 7-8 at Lassiter High School.

The fair is a fundraiser for the Lassiter band programs, and here’s the message that was sent out Wednesday:

“All vendors who submitted an application for the 2020 craft fair should have received an email regarding the event cancellation. Thank you for supporting Lassiter Marching Band! Please reach out to lassitercraftfair@gmail.com with any questions.”

The 40th annual Apple Annie Arts & Crafts Show at the Catholic Church of St. Ann also has been cancelled. That was to have taken place in early December, with proceeds supporting projects of the church’s women’s ministry:

If you are interested in applying for the 2021 show, applications will be posted at https://st-ann.org/apple-annie in early November 2020 with a deadline of March 31, 2021.

Also slated for mid-November was the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Craft Show. The tentative dates for 2021 are Nov.12-13.

Cancellations relating to COVID-19 have affected nearly all major events in East Cobb since March. Saturday was to have been the EAST COBBER magazine’s 25th annual parade and festival, but that is not taking place.

Those behind another big holiday shopping event, the Sprayberry PTSA Arts and Crafts Show, have indicated their long-running arts and crafts show scheduled for Nov. 21-22 may also be cancelled.

They’ve organized a virtual fundraiser in partnership with Panda Express on Sept. 18, and plans are to have future monthly virtual fundraisers; you can find more information here.

Walton marching band holding recycling fundraiser Saturday

September 10, 2020 1:49 PMSeptember 10, 2020 9:21 AM by Wendy Parker

Walton Band Garage Sale

Submitted information:

Leaders of the Walton Marching Raider Band have announced that their biannual recycling event – known for accepting metal, electronics and paint – will be held this Saturday. Proceeds support the marching band program and help provide a high-quality experience for East Cobb students attending George H. Walton Comprehensive High School.

The recycling event will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walton High School, 1590 Bill Murdock Rd, Marietta, GA 30062.

Support of the event is especially needed this year due to the novel coronavirus and its impact on regular band fundraising activities.

All residents and businesses are welcome to donate and support this Walton Marching Raider Band event. People who have cleaned their homes during the pandemic and don’t know what to do with the metal, electronics and paint they want to dispose of and local businesses who are in the same situation are all welcome to support the event.

The Walton Marching Raider Band is participating in a limited number of school events and following stringent protocols including wearing masks and being physically distanced during outside performances.

Fall Cobb library book sale cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

August 27, 2020 8:15 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb Library

Submitted by the Cobb County Public Library System late Thursday afternoon:

The Fall 2020 Cobb Library Book Sale, originally scheduled for October 9-11, is cancelled.

The Spring and Fall Cobb Library Book Sales at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta are highlights of the year for many in the community drawn to the special events and attracts visitors to Cobb from nearby counties and states. A team of community youth and adult volunteers assists in staging the bi-annual events. The Fall sale is cancelled due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus.

For information on the Cobb County Public Library, visit www.cobbcat.org or call 770-528-2320.

The library system also cancelled its spring book sale, which was scheduled for the weekend of March 13-15. That’s when Cobb government and other entitities began shutting down due to COVID-19.

Proceeds from book sales provide financial support for library system.

Sewell Mill Library reopens after COVID-19 closure

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The Avenue East Cobb to hold car show on Sunday

August 27, 2020 1:08 PMAugust 27, 2020 9:11 AM by Wendy Parker

The Avenue East Cobb Car Show

For the second time this summer, The Avenue East Cobb is having another car show this Sunday as part of a shopping promotion.

The hours are from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and around shops will be open, including restaurants. Pop’s Lobster Shack.

Monster Customs is putting on the car show, and if you have a specialty car you’d like to show, click here to reserve a spot.

The retail center is continuing free storytime events for kids through the month of September.

Those take place every Wednesday, and here’s more information:

Sign up, bring your blanket or folding chair and join us in the shaded area between Origins and Hand & Stone Massage. Storytelling begins at 10 am, followed by a Take Home DIY craft. To allow for social distancing, reserve 1 ticket per child over 18 months old. https://avenueecstorytime.eventbrite.com

Siblings under 18 mo. do not need a ticket. Suggested ages 2-8 yrs. NO TICKET NEEDED FOR ADULTS. Masks are recommended. Spaces will be marked and first-come, first-served.

Taste of East Cobb postponed for a second time, to May 2021

August 11, 2020 3:14 PM by Wendy Parker

Taste of East Cobb

When organizers of the Taste of East Cobb delayed their springtime food festival, they were hopeful of pulling it off on Halloween.

But that’s not going to happen in 2020, due to “the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” per a message sent out on Wednesday.

Instead, they’ll be aiming for May 2021, the usual month the Walton Band fundraising event has taken place.

Co-chairman David Wilson said the second postponement was made “out of an abundance of caution, and to do our part to keep our community safe.”

As many businesses were closed during the spring, the Taste of East Cobb held a special “takeout” promotion to help local restaurants.

Most late summer-early fall events in East Cobb have been called off or delayed. The Noshfest at Temple Kol Emeth, held on the Labor Day weekend, is being pushed back to the spring.

The EAST COBBER parade and festival, slated for mid-September, was cancelled. Last week, the Rotary Club of East Cobb announced its early August Dog Days Run will be a “No K” event.

Also on Wednesday, officials with the North Georgia State Fair announced the annual late September-early October event at Jim Miller Park was being cancelled.

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