East Cobb McCleskey Family YMCA

Cobb YMCA volunteers assemble hygiene kits and blankets for needy families

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Cobb YMCA volunteers

Thanks to Kali Mann of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta for the information and photos of last week’s food and housing insecurity outreach event involving Cobb YMCA volunteers, including those from the East Cobb-McCleskey Family and Northeast Cobb branches:

On Saturday, September 15, nearly 80 volunteers assembled more than 300 meal kits and toiletry kits, and knitted 50 blankets for Cobb’s food and housing insecure individuals. Volunteers included employees from J.M. Huber Corporation, members and employees from the Northwest, McCleskey, and Northeast Family YMCAs, and non-Y members.

Helping Cobb’s needy families is not new to the YMCA. Now that the “Days of Service” event is complete, the Northwest YMCA in Kennesaw will begin gathering food to feed Cobb’s children during the Fall and Winter breaks.

“Over the past 160 years, the Y has evolved to meet the unmet needs within communities around the Metro Atlanta area,” said Kristin McEwen, senior VP of operations for the YCMA of Metro Atlanta. “While times have changed since the Y’s founding in 1858, the Y’s focus on serving the community has not.”

Cobb YMCA volunteers

Cobb YMCA volunteers

Cobb YMCA volunteers

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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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Registration underway for East Cobb Veterans Day Celebration event

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An East Cobb Veterans Day celebration scheduled for Nov. 10 is free to veterans and family members of those who have served.

UPDATE: We’ve been notified that the reservation limit has been reached. In other words, it’s “sold” out; however you can put your name on a waiting list.

However, they are required to register by the end of next week, Nov. 3, to reserve their place, and they must do so in person. There’s also a ticket limit (see details below).East Cobb Veterans Day celebration

The East Cobb Senior Center and the East Cobb McCleskey Family YMCA and Northeast Cobb YMCA are teaming up to sponsor the event, which takes place from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 10 at the East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road.

The event includes music and dinner, and the special guest is Cobb commission chairman Mike Boyce, a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer.

More from Cobb District 3 commissioner JoAnn Birrell:

“The keynote speaker will be Cobb County Chairman Col. Mike Boyce (Ret.). . . Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. for seating and fellowship. Program will begin promptly at 5 p.m.

Anyone who desires to attend must register no later than Friday, Nov. 3. Registration is open to those 18 years of age and older and you must visit the East Cobb Senior Center’s front desk to request a ticket. Limit two tickets per household.  

“For more info, contact the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 or McCleskey and Northeast Cobb YMCAs at 770-977-5991.”