Calendar Of Events

CLUBS & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

KENNESAW BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: Climb Aboard! With over 300 members, the KBA has been around for over 30 years. Monthly luncheons are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Kennesaw State University Center on Busbee Drive. Buffet lunch begins at 11:30 am and costs $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Alive After Five is an evening mixer held on the third Tuesday, and the Wake-up KBA morning mixer is held at the Trackside Grill on the fourth Tuesday of selected months. For more information, check their website at www.kennesawbusinessassociation.com or call 770.423.1330.
  
WEST COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: WHO DO YOU KNOW? Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Lost Mountain Baptist Church. Doors open at 11:30 am. Cost is $12 for members/$17 for non-members. Find out about West Cobb happenings and become involved with other businesses interested in giving back to the community. Register on line at www.westcobbbusinessassociation.com, or call 678.776.6331.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH COBB: Weekly meetings are held on Thursdays 7:30 a.m. at Pinetree Country Club. Find out how we support our groups individual projects in SERVICE ABOVE SELF. We provide humanitarian service that encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build good will here and internationally. Become involved with other businesses who are interested in giving back. Visit our web site @ www.northcobbrotary.org/index.htm.

WEST COBB SENIOR CENTER: A variety of activities take place at the West Cobb Senior Center. Movie Madness, Dining Out, The Stardust Dance Club, and even Bingo! Call 770.528.8200 for a complete schedule and detailed information.
 
NORTH METRO SYNAGOGUE: Congregation Ner Tamid is a reform synagogue serving West Cobb, Paulding, Kennesaw, Acworth, Cartersville, Douglasville and surrounding areas.  We offer Shabbat services, Tot Shabbat, religious school, and much more!  For more information visit www.nertamidonline.com or call us at 678-264-8575.

NORTH COBB CIVITAN CLUB: The North Cobb Civitan Club focuses on the Acworth/Kennesaw communities and especially performs projects involving special needs children. They meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s at noon at the Pinetree Country Club. For more information, please call Penny Warren at 678.331.3952. 

MOTHERS AND MORE: The West Cobb Chapter of Mothers & More, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers’ needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do.  We offer many opportunities for our mothers to have some "me" time while bonding with other mothers. We also offer playgroups for moms and their children. The West Cobb Chapter meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at West Cobb Chiropractic, 5041 Dallas Highway, Suite 500 in Marietta.  You can contact Rachel Martin at rachnkev@comcast.net or visit us at http://www.geocitiees.com/wcobbmothersandmore/index.htm

MOMS Club: Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club! We are an international nonprofit organization for the at-home mother of today! Chapters have monthly meetings with speakers, park play days, holiday family parties, outings for mothers and their children, and activity groups like playgroups, arts and crafts, a monthly MOMS Night Out, and babysitting co-ops. We also do service projects to help needy children. Our activities are during the day, when mothers at home need support, and mothers may bring their children with them to our activities. For meeting times and more information about MOMS Club or to find the chapter nearest you, please visit www. Momsclub.org.

THE ALLATOONA QUILTERS GUILD: The Allatoona Quilters Guild meets at 10 am on the second Tuesday of every month at the Roberts School Community Center, 4681 School St. The guild, formed in 1982, is dedicated to promoting the art of quilting by teaching new techniques, sponsoring workshops and exhibits, and encouraging new quilters. For more information, contact Cindy Christenson at 770-443-7267 or at quilting_bee@bellsouth.net.

JEWISH CONGREGATION AHAVAT SHALOM: Congregation Ahavat Shalom is a Reform Jewish Congregation serving the Northwest suburbs of Atlanta and its surrounding communities. There is an increasing Jewish population in North and West Cobb County and the area needs a well balanced congregation to serve residents of all ages in a friendly and upstanding manner. We have meaningful adult and children's Sabbath services, adult education, a religious school with certified teachers and social gatherings for all ages. Everyone is made to feel welcome and join our expanded family. Having formed in a modern era we are cognizant of the evolution of the Jewish landscape. Congregation Ahavat Shalom is therefore accepting of all family structures. For more information please call us at 770-919-7710 or e-mail us at congahavatshalom@yahoo.com.

MARIETTA CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION: Enjoy lunch and a speaker on the second Wednesday of every month at Brookstone Country Club from 11am to 1pm. A nursery is available and all women in the community are invited. Please contact Diane Rose for more information. 770-971-6077.

Events

YAPPY HOUR: Razzle Dazzle Doggies is hosting Yappy Hour at Chicago's on Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, on the rennovated patio. Well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. Specials for dogs and there lovers will be available. For more information contact 770.423.0637.

GHOST OF MARIETTA WALKING TOURS: Scheduled every Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Please contact Ghosts of Marietta for information and reservations 770-881-8011 www.ghostsofmarietta.com

CITY OF KENNESAW’S PARKS & RECREATION FALL/WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE: New offerings for youth & teens include: Comic Book Creator Workshop, Video Animation, Dancin’ Duos (Mommy & Me), Fairy Tale Ballet, Drama-Dance Story Time, High School Musical Dance, and expanded offerings of SoccerTots classes. New offerings for adults include: Core Focus, Step for Half, Strong & Tone, Hip-Hop Dance, Tae Bo Group Cardio, Digital Photography 101, Knitting, and Acting/Improv & Scene Study. If you would like to receive a free Program Guide in the mail, and be added to a mailing list to receive future publications, please call (770) 422-9714 or visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec, click on “Program Guide,” and complete a Program Guide Request Form.

ELF ON THE SHELF BOOK SIGNING AT LEARNING EXPRESS: Local author of The Elf on the Shelf, Chanda Bell, will be at Learning Express for a special book signing on Saturday, November 29th from 2 to 4pm. Start a wonderful holiday tradition with your children this year! Teacher discount of 10% every Tuesday with proper I.D.

HERITAGE OF BROOKSTONE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: The community is invited to attend Wednesday, December 3rd from 4 to 8pm. Heritage of Brookstone is a Royal Gardens Senior Living Community located at 5235 Stileboro Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30152. For more information, please call 770.423.0080.

KENNESAW CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: December 4th, at 7pm at the Depot. Join Mayor Mark Mathews, members of the Kennesaw City Council, and other City officials as they "flip the switch" to light the official Christmas tree of Kennesaw. The program will include free holiday choral music and sing-along, warm beverages, cookies and holiday cheer. For more information, call 770.422.9714.

MARIETTA SQUARE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: December 4th, Santa will arrive in Marietta around 5:30 p.m. and listen to children's holiday wishes. The giant Christmas tree will light up the night at 6 p.m. Local choruses will provide entertainment. Santa will visit in the Square until 8 p.m. Historic Marietta Square; 5pm-8pm.

FIRST FRIDAY EVENT: Downtown historic Acworth, Friday, December 5th, from 6 -9 pm. Shops are open until 9pm. Great restaurants, always fun and some surprises! Events carry a different theme each month and feature live music, and fun for the entire family. Call 770.974.8813 for more information.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: December 5th through December 21st. Presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre in their brand new venue, the restored Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square. For tickets and more information call (404) 377-9948 or visit www.atlantalyrictheatre.com or www.friendsofthestrand.com.

SWEETS WITH SANTA: Santa is coming to Prudential Georgia Realty on Dallas Hwy., and Barrett Parkway in Marietta on Saturday, December 6th from 1 to 4pm. Kids of all ages are invited. Free photo CD’s, face painting, treats, and entertainment.

SANTA ON THE SQUARE: Weekends in December, starting December 6th. Experience the season in Olde Merry-etta & visit with St. Nick in his brightly decorated workshop. Photos with Santa are available. Re-live memories of Christmas past as you stroll through quaint shops filled with seasonal delights. Historic Marietta Square; (770) 794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov.

MARIETTA PILGRIMAGE CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR: December 6th and 7th. Day Tour, Saturday 9am to 6pm. Sunday 10am to 5pm. Candlelight Tour, Saturday 7pm to 9:30 pm. Celebrate the 22nd annual award winning home tour. Glimpse into six private Marietta homes located in the Whitlock Avenue historic district lovingly restored and decorated for the season. For tickets and detailed information, please visit www.mariettapilgrimage.com