Mt. Bethel UMC human trafficking Archives

The weather’s expected to be cold and rainy, but there’s plenty going on in warm cozy indoor settings in East Cobb to help beat the winter blues. Sewell Mill Library Spoken Arts Showcase, East Cobb Weekend Events

The Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road) will be hopping with events on Saturday, including the Spoken Arts Showcase from 2-4 p.m. in the Black Box Theater.

The Open Mic event is hosted by Master Peace, and features performances by Mr. B Rock, author of “Artistic Slave,” Camille Victoria and Justin Patton. Musical guest and book signings will following the show. This is a family friendly event.

From 11-1, the theater will screen “They Won’t Forget,” the latest in the Murderino Movie Series, and like all other films there you can bring your own food and drink. This film is rated R.

Both the Sewell Mill Library and The Art Place (3330 Sandy Plains Road) are venues for The Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Showcase, which begins Saturday and continues through Jan. 31 during regular opening hours. The show features art work by students from the Cobb County School District. A reception from 10-12 kicks everything off at both venues. From 12-1:30 p.m., Lassiter students will have performing arts displays at The Art Place.

The Friends of the East Cobb Senior Center its having its White Elephant Auction fundraiser from 10-3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the center (3332 Sandy Plains Road). Admission is $5 and is cash only; a hot dog lunch will be provided.

Saturday night Mt. Bethel UMC (4385 Lower Roswell Road) will a session on human trafficking from 7-9:30. “You Can Help” features guest speaker Mary Frances Bowley, a local activist against trafficking. The event is part of a nationwide awareness campaign this month; and Bowley will be appearing on Jan. 24 at the Catholic Church of St. Ann.

The Venezuelan Lopez-Tabor Duo will perform on violin and piano Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church (571 Holt Road). It’s the latest in the St. Catherine’s Concert Series.

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Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church will feature a guest speaker this weekend on the subject of human trafficking. Mt. Bethel UMC human trafficking discussion

Mary Frances Bowley is the president and founder of Wellspring Living, which fights childhood sexual abuse and exploitation. The event, “You Can Help: Combat Human Trafficking,” takes place Saturday from 7-9:30 p.m. at the church (4385 Lower Roswell Road).

It’s part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month across the country, and it’s also been getting a special push in Georgia.

Last week we noted efforts by the Cobb District Attorney’s office to get a Windy Hill Road motel to address concerns about sex trafficking, with the threat of forfeiting its property.

Bowley is a member of the Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force, and other related organizations will be onhand at the Mt. Bethel event with information on how the public can help.

For registration information click here.

Also next Tuesday, Jan. 15, the East Cobb Middle School PTSA is holding a forum on similar topics for middle school and high school students and their parents.

“Hidden Dangers” will explore trafficking issues, social media, “sexting” and pornography. Guest speakers include Susan Norris of Rescuing Hope and Jeff Shaw of Out of Darkness.

The title comes from a U.S. Department of Justice statistic that for 76 percent of predators, their most common first encounter is online.

Last month a Canadian man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a Cobb girl he contacted online, and whom he arranged to meet in person. He was arrested at the Atlanta airport.

The event takes place from 6:30-8 p.m. at East Cobb Middle School (825 Terrell Mill Road), and there are separate events for students and parents. Click here to register.

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