Some highlights from our events calendar and other activities going on in East Cobb in the coming week:
Gardeners Night Out: Hydrangeas in My Garden, Now What!
Master Gardeners of Cobb County will be presenting Gardeners Night Out at the East Cobb Library (4880 Lower Roswell Road) Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. Lisa Bartlett, garden manager at the Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw, will present “Hydrangeas in my Garden, Now What!” Lisa has an extensive horticultural background and will share her knowledge and experience with growing hydrangeas. The event is free. Click here to register or call the East Cobb Library at 770-509-2730.
Kids Cursive
On Wednesday at 5 p.m. its Kids Cursive at Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road). This program is for cursive beginners 8 years and up and their adult caregiver. Learn letters, practice names, and play fun games to reinforce skills! All materials will be provided. No registration required.
Sandy Springs-Cobb Business Networking
Thursday from 8:30am – 10:00am at a new location, Jason’s Deli (1401 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 334). Pay for your breakfast, bring business cards and meet other business owners and entrepreneurs in an informal session.
Financial Fraud
Friday at the East Cobb Senior Center (3332 Sandy Plains Road), 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Incidences of fraud are on the rise, and scammers’ tactics are becoming more complex. This presentation will help you get the information you need to “outsmart the scammers.” We will discuss how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources individuals can turn to in the event they or loved ones are targeted, and steps you can take to help protect yourself and loved ones. Free; registration required by calling 770-509-4900.
Freaky Friday the Musical
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wheeler High School theatre (375 Holt Road). Watch what happens when a mother and daughter who are always in each other’s face end up in each other’s body in this 21st century update of a beloved classic.
Wheeler Theatre’s production of Freaky Friday is directed by Dayna Strickland, with choreography by Jaclyn H. Barber. Visit wheelerhs.book
From 5-7 Friday, the Wheeler Fresh Collaborative will have a marketplace event before the play.
Polar Bear Run
From 8-11 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (955 Johnson Ferry Road), it’s the 32nd running, and and Peachtree Qualifier road race. The distances are 5K, 2K or Cub Run with the miles outdoors and a party indoors, to be run rain, snow or shine. For information and to register, click here.
Pope High School Band Recycling Day
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school (3001 Hembree Road), accepting recyclable metal, electronics, appliances, paint and paper for shredding.
A $10 donation includes all you can bring metal, appliances and electronics. Additional fees apply for TVs, monitors, tablets, large items, paint and paper shredding. Pick-up is available with advance reservation.
For a list of items that will/will not be accepted, additional disposal fees, and any questions, visit www.popeband.com/recycle or email popebandrecycling@gmail.com.
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