East Cobb Events

East Cobb This Week: Hanukkah and holiday events; aging support; business meet-ups; and more

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East Cobb Senior Center

More holiday events are on tap in the early part of the week, but there’s a good variety of other activities taking place in East Cobb through Thursday. From our calendar listings:

Hanukah begins at sundown on Sunday, and on Monday Chabad of Cobb (4450 Lower Roswell Road) is having a Chanukah Gelt Drop event from 5:30-6:30. Treats, donuts and a special chocolate gelt “raining down” from a ladder truck in tribute to the Cobb Fire Department.

On Tuesday, it’s Eggnog and Mittens from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Cobb Senior Center (3332 Sandy Plains Road, in photo above). Bring new mittens, scarves and hats for MUST Ministries and enjoy Donna’s famous eggnog and cookies. Registration required, as is membership with Cobb Senior Services.

The monthly meeting of the Marietta Golden K Kiwanis Club is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, also at the East Cobb Senior Center, starting with a social and including a guest speaker.

Later Tuesday, it’s the East Cobb Business Association Holiday Party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at WellStar East Cobb Health Park (4737 Roswell Road). Members of ECBA, Northeast Cobb Business Association and Marietta Business Association can bring themselves and a guest for free at this networking event, which includes refreshments.

More business networking is Thursday, for the Sandy Springs-Cobb Meetup breakfast. It starts at 9 at Egg Harbor Cafe (4719 Lower Roswell Road), and is an open group format to learn from other small business owners and get referrals.

If you’re not quite in the holiday mood, the Bing Crosby Hollywood favorite “White Christmas” ought to do the trick. It’s the latest Classic Movie Thursday screening from 2-4 at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road). It’s free to all, and you’re welcome to bring your own food and drink.

Thursday night, the Catholic Church of St. Ann (4905 Roswell Road) is having a Christmas Sing-along from 7-8:30 p.m., featuring the church’s musicians and choirs.

East Cobb-based Aloha to Aging offers ongoing activities for the elderly and those who care for them. The Aloha Day Club is every Monday and Wednesday for those who need engagement outside the home. There’s also an Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group and a Parkinson’s Disease/Care Partner group that meet on a regular basis. All activities take place at Aloha to Aging offices (4608 Lower Roswell Road).

There’s a lot more you can find listed in our Holiday Guide, which has events details through the New Year.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this week, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing to start the week, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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East Cobb Weekend Events: East Cobb Park Holiday Lights; Apple Annie; St. Nick’s Cafe; Pancake Breakfast; Christmas Services; and more

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Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park

There’s so much in this edition of East Cobb Weekend Events that we’ll start with the last event first: East Cobb Park Holiday Lights (3322 Roswell Road) will be taking place at dusk on Sunday, a fitting culmination to so many festivities.

From 5-7, you’re invited to stop by for musical performances and await the arrival of Santa, which follows the tree lighting. Proceeds from refreshment sales benefit the work of Friends for the East Cobb Park.

Friday morning marks the start of 38th annual Apple Annie Arts and Crafts Show at the Catholic Church of St. Ann (4905 Roswell Road, see photo below). More than 120 vendors will showcase handmade items, and there will be a bake sale, heirloom quilt raffle and Artisan gift raffle. Admission is $3 for adults. Hours are 9-7 Friday and 9-2 Saturday. Overflow parking is at the Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (1795 Johnson Ferry Road), with shuttle service provided from 9-4:45 Friday and all day Saturday.

The annual Christmas presentation of Eastside Baptist Church (2450 Lower Roswell Road) will feature “The Invitation,” a story focused on the Nativity Scene and featuring the Eastside choir, orchestra, drama and dance. Shows are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday and admission is free.

On Saturday, bring the kids to The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road) for another St. Nick’s Cafe, a family holiday show. This years show is “North Pole’s Got Talent!” and the $15 charge includes a catered breakfast or lunch from Chick-fil-A and a visit from Santa. Shows are at 9, 11, 1, and 3.

Saturday morning has another local tradition in store: The East Cobb Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Stop by Powers Ferry United Methodist Church (245 Powers Ferry Road) between 7:30-11 a.m. and enjoy a hearty holiday meal and fellowship. The cost is $7 a person, and the proceeds benefit Lions Club activities that include vision screenings for needy students in Cobb schools.

On Saturday afternoon, the Wheeler Orchestra Fine Arts Showcase returns to the school’s performing arts theater (375 Holt Road) with two holiday-themed concerts. One ticket is good for performances at 2 and 4:30 that include the symphonic and concert bands, full orchestra, philharmonia, Bel Voce choir, chamber orchestra, and wind ensemble.

From 5-7, kids can enjoy an Underwater Tree Lighting and assorted festivities at Atlanta Swim Academy (732 Johnson Ferry Road). Bring a camera to snap selfies with Santa, swim and decorate the underwater tree and enjoy free holiday refreshments. Admission is the donation of canned food for MUST Ministries.

On Sunday, Johnson Ferry Christmas Packages will be renewed from 4-7:30 p.m. It’s the church’s annual holiday festival with live music, horse carriage rides, food trucks and a tree lighting.

There’s a lot more you can find listed in our Holiday Guide, which has events details through the New Year.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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East Cobb Weekend Events: The Nutcracker, Small Business Saturday, holiday events and more

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Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre, The Nutcracker

The holiday season is here, and on the first weekend there couldn’t be a more festive way to get it started than with a community rendition of “The Nutcracker.”

The Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre is staging the event Thursday through Sunday at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center (548 S. Marietta Parkway). The show times are as follows:

  • Friday, Nov. 23  at 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 25th at 2 p.m.

As we noted earlier, more than 150 local dancers have been selected and have been getting ready the Georgia Dance Conservatory on the Marietta Square. Tickets are $10 to $30. For information visit: www.georgiametrodance.tix.com.

On Saturday, Small Business Saturday is being observed around the country, including in East Cobb, and it’s a good way to keep your holiday shopping dollars local, which in turn helps strengthen the community. Some businesses are extending their sales throughout the weekend and beyond.

School’s been out this week, but if your child needs some extra tutoring as the Thanksgiving weekend break comes to an end, stop by the East Cobb Library (4880 Lower Roswell Road) on Saturday between 2:30-4:30 p.m. for free 30-minute tutoring lessons.

The library is partnering with mentors from Walton, Wheeler and The Westminster Schools for students K-8 in math, science and reading. While registration is required, there may be walk-up space available by calling 770-509-2730.

Holiday arts and festivals will resume next week, but the Good Mews Holiday Decor Market continues at the Sandy Plains Exchange Shopping Center (1860 Sandy Plains Road) from 10-5 Saturday and 12-5 Sunday.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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East Cobb Weekend Events: Sprayberry Craft Show; Georgia Philharmonic Concert; Little Red Riding Hood; and more

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Sprayberry Craft Show, East Cobb weekend events

This weekend’s events in East Cobb aren’t all about the holidays, which will be kicking into full gear around Thanksgiving and beyond. But the Sprayberry Craft Show, which returns for its 36th year, gives early-bird shoppers another chance to stock up before season begins in earnest.

The Sprayberry Craft Show takes place from 9-5 Saturday and from 10-4 Sunday on campus (2525 Sandy Plains Road), features more than 200 vendor booths with artisanal goods, photography, Christmas decorations and more. There will be food trucks and other things to eat, and Santa Lane also returns with crafts and face-painting for kids. The show is the Sprayberry PTSA’s lone fundraiser benefits student scholarships, teacher grants and other programs at the school.

This is billed as the Men’s Book Club, but it’s not just limited to the fellas: Saturday’s meeting at the East Cobb Library (4880 Lower Roswell Road) goes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., and the work being discussed is George Orwell’s novel “1984.”

Kids of all ages are invited to the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road) for a special rendition of Little Red Riding Hood, starting at 2:30 p.m. It’s a special presentation of the Wheeler High School Drama Club, and the show takes place in the library’s community room.

On Saturday night, the Georgia Philharmonic will present the “Impressions of the New World” at the Lassiter Concert Hall (2601 Shallowford Road).The featured composers include Smetana and Dvorák as th show celebrates music’s power to bridge divides. Tickets are $10-$25, and the show starts at 7.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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East Cobb This Week: Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration; gerrymandering discussion; Cookies With a Cop and more

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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

It’s the week before Thanksgiving, and holiday-themed events are popping up on our East Cobb events calendar, including the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration. on Thursday.

It’s the 14th annual service starting at at 7 p.m. at Temple Kol Emeth (1415 Old Canton Road), and this year’s theme is “Harmonizing the Voice of Humanity.” Representatives of Jewish, Christian, Muslim and other metro area faith communities will participate in readings, music and fellowship.

Given the recent Pittsburgh synagogue shootings, the theme is especially appropriate.

The public is invited to stay for dessert and is asked to bring canned food donations for Must Ministries and an offering for Give-a-Gobble. Overflow parking is at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3155 Trickum Road.

The elections are over, but the League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb is delving into lingering political matters with a discussion Monday night about gerrymandering. It starts at 7 p.m. at WellStar East Cobb Health Park (3747 Roswell Road), and the guest speaker is Elizabeth McNamara, the former president of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.

Cobb Police are continuing their community outreach events with citizens on Tuesday. Cookies With a Cop goes from 6-8 p.m. at the Great American Cookies/Marble Slab Creamery in Providence Square Shopping Center (4101 Roswell Road). Bring your questions about crime and public safety for Precinct 4 community officers to answer in an informal setting.

Check our full calendar listings for more, including a number of public library book club and other events going on during this week, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this week, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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East Cobb Weekend Events: Holiday markets; Free Dental Day; piano fundraiser; Veteran’s Day Parade; football playoffs; and more

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East Cobb Weekend Events, Mt. Zion UMC Craft Show

Early holiday shoppers will have more opportunities to beat the crowds, discover the best finds and help out local charitable efforts with an array of holiday markets leading off upcoming East Cobb Weekend Events.

The Good Mews Holiday Decor Market has been underway for a couple of weeks now and continues every weekend until mid-December at the Sandy Plains Exchange shopping center (1860 Sandy Plains Road at Scufflegrit). Hours are 10-5 Saturday and 12-5 Sunday and all proceeds go to shelter operations;

The Mt. Zion United Methodist Women Craft Show returns (photo above from last year) from 9-5 Friday and 9-4 Saturday at the church (1770 Johnson Ferry Road). It’s the 32nd year for the event, which will have items from more than 100 vendors, door prizes, a bake sale, a quilt drawing and Santa pictures. Proceeds go to UMW programs.

On Saturday, the Ribbons and Holiday Handcrafted Market takes place at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church (4385 Lower Roswell Road), with goods from more than 50 vendors, face painting for kids, food and more. Mt. Bethel’s mission projects are the beneficiary.

Well before dawn on Saturday many will be lining up for Free Dental Day at Mansouri Family Dental Care (4720 Lower Roswell Road). It’s the 8th year for the first-come, first-serve service, which provides free cleanings, extractions and fillings for those who can’t afford them. Treatment numbers will be given out starting at 5:30 a.m.

Friday Night Lights have been extended for three East Cobb high school football teams that have qualified for the Georgia High School Association playoffs. Two are playing at home: Camden County is at Walton, while Carver of Atlanta visits Kell. Pope will be playing at Creekview in Canton. Kickoff times are all at 7:30 p.m.

On Sunday, the East Cobb-based Play Me Again Pianos non-profit is having a family-friendly fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. at Red Sky Tapas and Bar (1255 Johnson Ferry Road), as it continues to provide refurbished pianos to communities across metro Atlanta. Two are located at East Cobb Park and Egg Harbor Cafe, and another will be presented soon at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center.

Monday is Veteran’s Day, and there are plenty of events slated around the county to mark the 100th anniversary of the armistice ending the First World War. The closest to East Cobb is the Marietta Veterans Day Parade that will be held on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church (774 Roswell Street) and traveling to the Marietta Square, where speakers and commemorations will take place. The parade is in its 14th year, and is put on by the City of Marietta and the Marietta Kiwanis Club.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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East Cobb Weekend Events: Holiday Décor Market; Eastminster Church Festival; Halloween Hikes and more

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Good Mews 30th birthday, East Cobb weekend events, Good Mews Holiday Decor Market

Today’s the first day of fall, and it’s starting to feel a little bit like it. Many East Cobb organizations have already begun autumn- and holiday-themed events, and they’re continuing this weekend.

The highlights from our calendar listings for Friday-Sunday:

The Good Mews Holiday Decor Market gets under way Friday and continues every weekend through early December, returning to the Sandy Plains Exchange Shopping Center (1860 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 202). They’re open this Friday and the last Friday of the sale, on Dec. 7, from 12-5; otherwise the hours are Saturdays 10-5 and Sundays 12-5. The kitties like the one above who are the beneficiaries of the sale won’t be onsite, but you can get an early start on gently used goods for holiday shopping. Good Mews also is accepting your donations starting Friday and through Nov. 25;

Church fall festivals are starting to gear up too, and coming up is the Eastminster Presbyterian Church Fall Festival from 12-8 Friday and from 10-4 Saturday at the church (3125 Sewell Mill Road). Games, crafts, kids activities and BBQ are on tap, and the proceeds benefit several local charities, including MUST Ministries;

If you want to get out and stretch your legs while soaking up the beautiful weather and tap into the holidays, Halloween Hikes at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (9135 Willeo Road, Roswell) is an ideal event for the whole family. They’re guided half-mile walks along lighted trails and with crafts and other Halloween decorations. The times Friday and Saturday are from 7-9:45 p.m., and the cost is $12 a person;

The high school football season is drawing to a close, with several East Cobb teams still vying for playoff position. Friday’s games kick off at 7:30 p.m, and they include Cass at Kell, Woodstock at Lassiter, Sequoyah at Sprayberry, Roswell at Walton, Campbell at Wheeler and Pope at Cambridge.

By the way, that Walton-Roswell game is going to be shown live from Raider Valley on Georgia Public Television, as the No. 2 Raiders look to stay unbeaten on the season and in region play.

If high school band music is your thing, you’ve got all day Saturday to take in the 35th Southern Invitational Music Festival, which goes from 10-10 at Sprayberry High School (2525 Sandy Plains Road). Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for students with an ID and free for kids 6 and under.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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East Cobb Weekend Events: Oktoberfest; St. Ann turns 40; Lassiter Band recycling; and more

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Holy Trinity Oktoberfest, East Cobb weekend events

The first weekend of October feels all too summery, with high temperatures expected to remain at least in the high 80s into early next week. In the mean time, the fall spirit is in the air with these East Cobb Weekend Events from our calendar listings:

The 10th anniversary of Oktoberfest is Saturday from 10-4:30 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (2922 Sandy Plains Road), with the usual festive lineup of food, drink, oompah-music, crafts, games, a horse shoe contest and a petting zoo. Admission is $5 for adults (or 6 food cans) and $2 for children (or 2 cans) and food/drink tickets are extra; cans will be donated for MUST Ministries. Additional free parking is at Addison ES or the adjacent post office after 1 p.m.;

Right up the road, and shortly after Oktoberfest is over, is the Transfiguration Catholic Fall Fair, from 5-8 on the church grounds (1815 Blackwell Road). Food, games, crafts and other activities can be enjoyed by the whole family; event tickets are $1 each;

Another big church event takes place on Sunday, as the Catholic Church of St. Ann (4905 Roswell Road) is holding a 40th anniversary festival from 1:30-4:30;

One more church-related item, also on Saturday: Bring your pets from 10-10:45 a.m. to St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church (571 Holt Road), for a free Blessing of the Animals that’s becoming a parish tradition. Please keep animals leashed or caged as appropriate;

All kinds of high school football continues on Friday, in particular the all-East Cobb showdown between Lassiter and Walton, as well as Wheeler’s homecoming vs. Newnan, and home games for Kell vs. Villa Rica and Sprayberry vs. Osborne. All kickoff times, including Pope’s road game at Johns Creek, are at 7:30;

On Saturday, the Lassiter Bands Recycling Day is from 9-4 as they continue fundraising for its Tournament of Roses trip in January. Come to the front parking lot of the school (2601 Shallowford Road) and bring items from the following approved list. Cost is $10 per vehicle;

Not on the calendar, but starting on Sunday: Regular Sunday opening hours at the Mountain View Regional Library (3320 Sandy Plains Road), from 1-5, as part of expanded Sunday hours at selected Cobb branches.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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PHOTOS: 23rd annual East Cobber parade on Johnson Ferry Road

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23rd annual East Cobber parade

Dozens of schools, churches, civic groups, political candidates, local businesses and community organizations marched down Johnson Ferry Road Saturday morning in the 23rd annual East Cobber parade.

For nearly three hours, a busy stretch of one of East Cobb’s busiest thoroughfares was cleared of vehicles in a community celebration.

After the parade, more groups and businesses, food vendors and entertainers filled the south parking lot at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church for a community festival.

The dignitaries included school teachers of the year and Miss Cobb County. Several high school bands tooted fight songs in a quick turn-around from Friday night football games.

And kids brought bags to fill with candy thrown by parade participants.

Below are selected videos from the parade as well as a photo slideshow. (All East Cobb News photos and videos by Wendy Parker.)

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MDE School of East Cobb holding Saturday BBQ fundraiser at Red Hare

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MDE School of East Cobb

Thanks to Mitchell Katz of the MDE School of East Cobb for letting us know about a fundraiser it’s holding Saturday from 7-11 p.m. at Red Hare Brewing (1998 Delk Industrial Blvd.). He tells us the private school currently serves around 50 K-12 children with varying special needs.

Here’s more from MDE on the BBQ event, which costs $35 a person:

The second annual event is a benefit for the MDE School, a non-profit, private school in East Cobb that serves K-12 children with varying special needs.The MDE School is the only school of its kind in Cobb County and provides an exceptional learning environment where students with special needs have access to academics, music, drama, adaptive PE, enrichment programs and life skills training. MDE serves students with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, communication disorders, and developmental delays.

The MDE School is entering its 10th academic year and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the sudden passing of Marc David Elkan who was the inspiration for the school. Marc loved all children and volunteered regularly with youth centered organizations.

After his passing, his wife Mrs. Mindy Elkan, was inspired to continue his legacy by establishing a school for children who learn differently. Since the inception of MDE, enrollment has increased from just 3 to 51 students from all over metro Atlanta and has served 230 children over the last 10 years. MDE is able to uniquely serve children with special needs who cannot be served in a traditional educational environment, and addresses each students’ learning, social, cognitive, and developmental goals allowing their students to maximize their potential.

The fun-filled, casual evening for adults is $35 per person for tickets. Sponsors include Honest-1 Auto Care, Alexander Blaire Financial Consulting Inc., Credit Union of Georgia, Ms. Donna Maslia, Haven Insurance Group, and Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q. Sponsorships ranging from $250-$2,500 are still available.

Evening events include music by Shadowood, BBQ, local craft beer, raffle, and a silent auction with prizes ranging from $20 to $2,000. Proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of new school fitness equipment and will help renovate the MDE playground.

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Fore the Cure Golf Tournament breast cancer fundraiser returns to Indian Hills

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Fore the Cure golf tournament

Thanks to Crystal Bradshaw for letting us know about the return of the Fore the Cure Golf Tournament at Indian Hills next month, as part of a larger fundraising and awareness campaign for breast cancer programs across the state:

Join us on Monday, October 22nd at Indian Hills Country Club for the fourth annual “Fore the Cure” golf tournament benefiting It’s The Journey, a local 501c3 that raises money exclusively for breast health and breast cancer programs in Georgia. This event is chaired by longtime East Cobb residents George and Kathy Bartelme.

“We love that It’s The Journey is a small organization making a big impact in our community. Since 2002, they have funded 335 grants totaling $14 million to support everything from breast exams, to biopsies, to research, all right here in Georgia. As a breast cancer survivor, it meant a lot to me find an organization that was helping the women and men in my community in meaningful, tangible ways.”

The Bartelme support has evolved into an annual golf tournament that is now in its fourth year. The annual “Fore the Cure” golf tournament has raised over $140,000 since 2015. This year the tournament will take place on Monday, October 22nd at the Indian Hills Country Club. Registration begins at 8:00 am, with a shotgun start at 9:30 am. Participants will receive the use of a golf cart, lunch, 18 holes of golf, and prizes for golf challenges. Individual, foursome, and corporate sponsorships are available as well as donations for the silent auction and in-kind gifts. It is a very fun tournament and players consist of both members/non-members of Indian Hills as well as men and women.

There will also be a silent auction the day of the tournament. Items for auction include golf packages, sports memorabilia, original artwork, themed gift baskets, and more.

For more information on the tournament, to sign up, or to donate, please visit: https://forethecuregolf.auction-bid.org/microsite/# or Kathy.bovey.bartelme@gmail.com

The fight against breast cancer is not a single battle. It’s an ongoing struggle that is faced with courage and determination. It is, in fact, a journey. It’s The Journey, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2002 that raises funds for Georgia breast cancer organizations offering support to many women and men across the state.

It’s The Journey, Inc.’s mission is to support Georgians by raising money for breast health and breast cancer programs that focus on screening, diagnostics, genetic counseling and testing, support services, and research.

Here’s more at the It’s The Journey website.

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PHOTOS: Noshfest 2018 at Temple Kol Emeth

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Noshfest 2018

Jewish food and culture, music and vendors’ goods were on display Sunday at Noshfest 2018 at Temple Kol Emeth.

One of the highlights of the first day is the Bagelicious bagel-eating contest, and it was a record-setting seven whole plain bagels in five minutes, for a $500 cash prize.

The bluesy sounds of the Alex Guthrie Band wafted through the Kol Emeth grounds, along with the aromas of kosher and Jewish delicacies.

Patrons purchased food tickets and brought canned goods to benefit MUST Ministries.

Noshfest continues on Monday from 11-4 at Temple Kol Emeth (1415 Old Canton Road). Admission is free and parking is available across the street at Eastminster Presbyterian Church.

 

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East Cobb Labor Day weekend events: Noshfest, Holy Smoke Festival return

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Noshfest, East Cobb Labor Day weekend events
It wouldn’t be Noshfest without “Hava Nagila.” The Jewish food and culture festival returns at Temple Kol Emeth Sunday and Monday. (East Cobb News file photos)

Just a few days remain until two signature East Cobb Labor Day weekend events make their festive returns.

Here’s the latest info we have on the Noshfest, which takes place from 11-5 Sunday and 11-4 Monday at at Temple Kol Emeth (1415 Old Canton Road):

Admission is free, but each attendee is asked to bring two canned food items to be donated to MUST Ministries.

Once inside, you’ll purchase food and drink tickets as you please, and either with cash or by credit card. Craft items for sale can be bought with cash, credit card or debit card, depending on vendor availabilty.

Noshfest

The Highlights: Entertainment from the blues-and-folk Alex Guthrie Band (he’s a local musician and recording artist) returns to the Noshfest stage at 3 p.m. Sunday. Before that, starting at noon, is a cooking demonstration from Chef Wilson Gourley of the famed General Muir deli in Dectatur, and the festival’s 3rd annual bagel-eating contest (sponsored by Bagelicious in East Cobb) is at 2 p.m.

The winning contestant will win a cash prize of $500 for eating the most bagels in five-minutes.

On Monday, live music will abound, including the Dixie Saints, who will perform Dixieland and klezmer specialties at 2 p.m.

Temple tours of the synagogue will take place Sunday at 1, 2:30 and 4 and on Monday at 12, 1:30 and 3.

Holy Smoke Festival

Admission is also free on Monday to the Holy Smoke Festival, held from 10-3 at the ball fields and south parking lot at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (955 Johnson Ferry Road).

Food tickets for the Williamson BBQ-catered meals are $6.50 (and if they run out, other food vendors will be on hand), and the events include live music, Christian illusionist Shane Wilbanks (above), kids’s inflatables, a silent auction and a classic car show.

Holy Smoke Festival

The Highlights: Local musician Jay Memory will perform in the Big Tent between 11-2 (that’s where and for how long the food will be served). Wilbanks’ shows are at 11:15, 12:45 and 1:45.

At 12:15, the Fort Benning Silver Wings aerial show takes place.

At 2, the silent auction closes, with the grand prize winner announced, as well as the car show awards.

Holy Smoke proceeds will benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, East Cobb chapter.

 

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Pope, Lassiter band fundraisers to take place Saturday

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Not long after they’ll be playing during their school’s football game Friday night, the Pope and Lassiter bands will be holding fundraisers on Saturday.

From 9-4, the Pope Band Recycling Event will accept all kinds of electronics, metal and paper goods, for $10 a car. They’ll shred paper while you watch, and additional disposal fees will apply to certain items. The school’s located at 3001 Hembree Road, and here’s a detailed list of what they’ll accept, and what they won’t.

From 10-5 Saturday, the Lassiter Band Mattress Sale takes place in the band room at the school (2601 Shallowford Road). There will be a full showroom set-up with factory direct prizes. The proceeds will go to help the band’s upcoming trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade. A mattress sale earlier this year netted $12K, and fundraisers later this fall include the raffling of a Jeep Wrangler from Ed Voyles.

Oh, and about those football games? Five of the six East Cobb teams are in action tonight:

  • Pope (0-0) at Lassiter (0-1), 7:30 p.m.;
  • Sprayberry (0-1) at Wheeler (1-0), 7:30 p.m.;
  • Walton (1-0) at Collins Hill (0-0), 7:30 p.m.

The Kell Longhorns are off this week.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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East Cobb Weekend Events: Jazz concert; football kickoff; coffee with a cop; ‘On Golden Pond’ closes; fishing rodeo and more

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East Cobb weekend events, KSU jazz band

There’s something for everyone with East Cobb Weekend Events Friday-Sunday, including the start of football season, the closing of a popular theater production, a combo jazz concert and even a kids’ fishing rodeo.

On Friday morning, bring your questions about crime and public safety to Sterling Estates East Cobb (4220 Lower Roswell Road) and ask officers from Cobb Police Precinct 4. It’s the latest Coffee With a Cop, from 10 a.m. to noon, led by the department’s community affairs unit;

Kick off the weekend in relaxing, jazzy style Friday night at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road) for the continuation of the Sewell Mill Summer Concert Series in the amphitheater. From 7-9:30 p.m. treat yourself to the sounds of Will Scruggs and the KSU Jazz Combo (above), in this free event sponsored by the Cobb Library Foundation;

The weekend is the finale for CenterStage North’s presentation of “On Golden Pond,” which has shows at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road). Tickets are $16 and must be purchased at the CSN box office, not by going to the facility;

Another Family Movie Night is on tap from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday at the Northeast Cobb YMCA (3010 Johnson Ferry Road), with “Coco” showing on the big screen. Admission is free for Y members and $5 for guests;

The high school sports season is already underway, and it shifts into full gear on Friday with the start of football season. Lassiter is home to Harrison and Sprayberry is playing home to South Forsyth, while Wheeler is at Lambert. Kell and Walton will be playing Saturday morning in the Corky Kell Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta;

Also on Friday is a special sporting event at Pope High School, whose football season starts next week. Ex-Greyhound softball star Kelly Barnhill, a college standout at the University of Florida and member of the USA team that just qualified for the Olympics, will return to throw out the first pitch against Sequoyah and sign autographs. The game starts at 6 at the Pope softball complex (3001 Hembree Road), and admission is free;

More sporting fun on Saturday, for kids 3-16: The Cobb Parks Fishing Rodeo takes place from 9-12 at Hyde Farm (726 Hyde Road), with prizes in various age groups. It’s free to cast your line in the water, but you’ll need to bring your own poles and gear.

On Sunday afternoon, hear the inspiring story of a family’s service dog from Roswell author Donnie Winokur. She’s the author of “Chancer,” the Golden retriever who served as a companion to her adopted son, who’s afflicted by fetal alcohol syndrome. She’ll be discussing the story, doing a demonstration and signing books from 3-5 at Georgia Veterinary Rehabilitation & Pain Management (230 Johnson Ferry Place).

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

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PHOTOS: East Cobb Rotary Club Dog Days Run

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East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

A record total of 694 people took part Saturday morning in the 13th East Cobb Rotary Club Dog Days Run, which started and ended at the East Cobb-McCleskey Family YMCA.

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

The 5K event took place along East Piedmont Road and Sewell Mill Road before winding back along Roswell Road to the YMCA. The proceeds will benefit a number of East Cobb charities, including School Mates Literacy Project, Canine Assistance, Aids Awareness, The Center for Family Resources, Cobb County Public Safety and Kids2Leaders Inc.

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

Runners were cooled off by the Cobb Fire Department as they made the final turn back into the YMCA.

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

Post-race refreshments included bottled water, donuts and plenty of bananas. Local businesses, including Honest-1 Auto Care, Tuxedo Pest Control, Cheek Dental, Dentistry of East Piedmont, Fitness Together East Cobb, Big Peach Running Co., MDE School, Dermatology Consultants and The Solana East Cobb had information booths.

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

Also on hand were members of East Cobb Robotics, who later shot small rubber balls into the souvenir-seeking crowds.

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

Blooper, the Atlanta Braves mascot, also turned out for the festivities.

East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run

Some of the top winners. Medals were awarded across all age groups, ranging from under 10 to the 80s. There even was a woman runner who is 99 years old.

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EAST COBB WEEKEND EVENTS: East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run; Lutzie 43 Road Race; Wasted Potential concert; football events; and more

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East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run, East Cobb Weekend Events

As we’re typing these words, the sun has come out! It’s expected to stay out, at least partially, as this weekend’s sports-heavy lineup leads off Saturday with the 13 annual East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run.

It gets underway at 7:30 a.m. at the East Cobb-McCleskey Family YMCA (1055 E. Piedmont Road). Race-day registration is $30, and the proceeds benefit a number of East Cobb charities, including School Mates Literacy Project, Canine Assistance, Aids Awareness, The Center for Family Resources, Cobb County Public Safety and Kids2Leaders Inc.

At the same time, the Lutzie 43 Foundation Road Race is taking place at Lutzie Field at Lassiter High School (2601 Shallowford Road), with proceeds going to the non-profit set up in the memory of Phil Lutzenkirchen, the former Trojans football star. It helps teach young people leadership skills and how to make good decisions. There’s a 1-mile fun run for kids in addition to the 5K. Race-day registration is $30 for students and $43 for adults.

Not far away, another school community is celebrating its upcoming football season. The Pope Football Pancake Breakfast goes from 9-11 in the cafeteria at the school (3001 Hembree Road), and is a Pope Touchdown Club fundraiser. For $11 a person or $26 a family (players eat free!), you’ll get pancakes, sausage, bagels, fruit and juices; stick around for the team picture day to follow.

Wasted Potential Brass Band
The Wasted Potential Brass Band returns to The Art Place Saturday.

Saturday also is Sandy Plains Softball Fun Day from 11-1 at Field 1 at Sandy Plains Park (2977 Gordy Parkway), and it includes walk-up registration for the fall season.

On Saturday evening, bring your blankets and lawn chairs to The Art Place (3320 Sandy Plains Road) and enjoy the sounds of the Wasted Potential Brass Band. The popular Atlanta group is appearing as part of the Mountain View Arts Alliance’s Summer Stars Concert Series. Concessions are in exchange for a donation to MVAA, or you can bring your own food (but no alcohol is allowed).

More prep football on Sunday takes place 2-4. It’s Walton Raider Day at the Raider Valley stadium (1590 Bill Murdock Road). Admission is free, and the jamboree-style event includes kids games, a coaches dunk tank, face-painting, trampoline-jumping and a meet-and-greet with all the Raiders teams. Wear your Walton Spirit gear, since there will be drone group photo taken during the day.

Also on Sunday, the Good Mews Cat Shelter (3805 Robinson Road) is having another microchip and vaccination clinic from 10-3. Additional services include nail clippings, and appointments are encouraged but not required. Dogs are welcome too, and all pets must be in a carrier or on a leash when they arrive.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

Whatever you’re doing this weekend, make it a great one! Enjoy!

 

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East Cobb This Week: Runoff elections; budget adoption; Strut Your Mutt; ‘Coco’ screening; and more

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We’ve just started the last full week before the start of another school year in Cobb County, but it’s going to feel like the hot summer it still is.

On Tuesday voters go to the polls in runoff elections to determine nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, 6th District Congress and more. The polls are open from 7-7.

From 5-7 Tuesday, the Road Runner Sports store at Merchants Walk (1311 Johnson Ferry Road) is holding a Strut Your Mutt event to benefit the East Cobb-based Good Mews Animal Foundation, with refreshments, a raffle, discounts and vendor giveaways.

On Wednesday, a pain relief meditation session takes place at the East Cobb Library (4880 Lower Roswell Road), and patrons (ages 18+ only) will learn how to tap into the mind/body connection and how to use it in pain management. You’ll need to register first by calling the library information desk at 770-509-2730.

On Wednesday night, after many town hall meetings and public hearings, the Cobb Board of Commissioners is set to adopt the 2018 millage rate and FY 2019 budget. Here’s a roundup of our coverage; the meeting starts at 7 in the 2nd floor board room of the Cobb government building, 100 Cherokee St., in downtown Marietta.

A couple of other big-screen events to round out our early-midweek lineup: The Classic Movie Thursdays screening from 2-4 at the Sewell Mill Library (2051 Lower Roswell Road) is “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” directed by Stephen Spielberg, and you can bring your own food and drink.

From 8-10 Thursday is a showing of the Disney/Pixar hit “Coco” at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road), as part of its Summer Concert Series. Pre-movie festivities begin at 7 p.m., with games, music, and arts and crafts. Food will be available for purchase, and you can also your own food.

Check our full calendar listings for more to do, this week and beyond, and send us your calendar items. E-mail us at: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and we’ll post it.

Have a great week!

 

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PHOTOS: Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Mini Con debuts

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Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Mini Con
(East Cobb News photos by Wendy Parker)

Geeks of all ages showed up Saturday for the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Mini Con, which included a broad range of activities in the comic and digital arts.

The event included workshops and demonstrations, live music, food and vendors using most of the new facility’s creative arts space.

Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Mini Con

The highlight of the afternoon was a costume contest, with winners and runners-up in children and adult divisions. While Star Wars characters were popular, so were the likes of Elvis Presley and Monty Python characters.

Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Mini Con

Among the many activities for children were demonstrations from members of the Giga-Bites Cafe tabletop gaming store in East Cobb.

Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Mini Con

Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Mini Con

James Mitchell of the Sewell Mill Library organized the event and said around 1,000 attended in all, including many who had not been to the library before.

Like other events at the library since it opened last December, Mini Con was designed to attract not only new faces, but to demonstrate the unifying forces of the creative arts, across many platforms and genres.

Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Mini Con

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East Cobb Weekend Events: Sewell Mill Library Mini Con, ‘The Tempest,’ Bradley’s Car Show, Marietta Campmeeting closes and more

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The Sewell Mill Library Mini Con that’s set for Saturday is one of the new facility’s most ambitious events yet.

Sewell Mill Library Mini Con

It’s from 1-6, and like the world-famous Comic-Con International taking place this weekend in San Diego, is a celebration of comics arts and related popular culture.

There will be a Cosplay contest, panels and workshops on the digital arts, local artists and vendors (including the Giga-Bites Café of East Cobb) and food purchases from Good Food Marietta across the street and more.

The activities also include a Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League all day, tabletop games, 3D printing demos and Captain Underpants games.

The full schedule can be found here with links to much of what’s going on.

James Mitchell of the Sewell Mill Library explained the evolution of Mini Con to East Cobb News:

“Mini Con started as an idea from the Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center staff to bring together local community partners including local artist, writers, gamers, podcasters, cosplayers, businesses, and filmmakers into one local event.

“We have tried to create an event that has something for everyone: food, live music, workshops, a costume contest, face painting, board gaming, D&D, and much more. We have been very fortunate to have found so many volunteers in the community to help with the project.

“It is really that community that makes this and other events possible. We are all geeks at heart here at Sewell Mill and look forward to sharing that experience with the public.”

All events are free and open to all ages. The Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center is located at 2051 Lower Roswell Road.

On Friday and Saturday, the work of the Bard comes to Sandy Plains Road, but it will be something of a bittersweet event. William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is being presented at The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road).

The shows, which start at 7:30 each night, will be the last for the Different Drum Theatrics group. The student-focused outfit is “closing up shop with heavy hearts” due to a lack of participants.

Bradley's Car Show
Classic cars will be on display Sunday at Bradley’s Bar & Grill.

Ticket prices are $12 at the door and $13 if you’re using a credit card.

From 3-7 Sunday, Bradley’s Bar & Grill (4961 Lower Roswell Road, French Quarter Shopping Center) is holding its 2nd annual Car Show. This year, the beneficiary is the Orphan Annie Animal Rescue organization. There will be food, live music, classic cars and games and prizes.

The 181st Marietta Campmeeting is winding down this weekend, with 11 a.m. services Friday-Sunday and 7:30 p.m. services on Friday and Saturday. The Marietta Campground is located at 2300 Roswell Road, and overflow parking is available across the street at East Cobb United Methodist Church. The services are free to all.

Check our full calendar listings for more things to do in East Cobb this weekend, and beyond.

Did we miss anything? Do you have a calendar item you’d like to share with the community? Send it to us, and we’ll spread the word! E-mail: calendar@eastcobbnews.com, and you can include a photo or flyer if you like.

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