If you’ve got electronics to be recycled, there’s a Keep Cobb Beautiful Community Recycling event Saturday from 9-1 at Jim Miller Park (2245 Callaway Road). Bring electronics, metals and textiles for recycling; shoes, accessories and clothing will be donated to America’s Thrift Stores to support Children’s Health Care of Atlanta.
You can also drop off hard-to-recycle plastics in the orange Hefty ReNew bags — available at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Publix. Click here for a list of acceptable items and sign up for a time slot.
Local physician Dr. Dolapo Babaloa of Living at Your Finest Wellness is holding her monthly Walk With a Doc event from 9-10 Saturday at East Cobb Park (3322 Roswell Road). In addition to trekking the paths of the park, participants will learn about hormonal health. The event is free, and all fitness levels are welcome.
Saturday is Girls in Parks Day, and girls ages 7-16 are invited to take part in outdoor activities at Hyde Farm Park (726 Hyde Road) from 9-12. Cobb PARKS is sponsoring the event that includes outdoor life skills, arts and crafts, rock climbing, archery, and more. The cost is $5; Register here at code 42401.
Get your mapping geek on Saturday at Cobb GIS Day from 10-3 at Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road). It’s free for all ages to attend, and Cobb GIS staff members will explain the world of maps and GIS, ranging from stormwater management, real estate properties and community development. There will be games, door prizes, presentations and refreshments.
The holiday season will be here soon, and the Tim D. Lee Senior Center (3332 Sandy Plains Road) will hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair Saturday from 10-3. Admission is freee, and you cans shop for handmade crafts and creations and unique gifts for friends and family. Contact the center at 770-509-4900 for more information.
On Saturday afternoon, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra will hold a family sensory-friendly concert at Wheeler High School (375 Holt Road) from 203. The 45-minute program includes cinematic works ranging from Captain Jack Sparrow, the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and many more. Up to 30 minutes before or after each concert, children and families are invited to touch and experience a myriad of instruments first-hand as part of a musical petting zoo. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.
On Sunday, the Cobb Wind Symphony is holding its annual Veterans Day concert starting at 3 p.m. at the Lassiter HS concert hall (2601 Shallowford Road). Admission is free, but freewill donations will be accepted.
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