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.

MARIETTA TROLLEY TOURS: The Historic Marietta Trolley offers tons of fun for everyone this spring and summer. From Scary-etta Ghost Tours, to a great ride to and from the Braves games’. For details and complet tour schedules, please visit www.mariettatrolly.com.
  
COBB PARENTS OF MULTIPLES MONTHLY MEETING: Please join us on the second Monday of every month (except December) at 7:00pm for our monthly meeting at North Metro Church in Marietta, Georgia. We are a parent's club for families with or expecting twins, triplets, quads, etc. We also offer monthly playdates, Mom's Nights Out, and special family events throughout the year. Please join us at our fun and informative monthly meetings and find out more about us! Visit our website for more information, www.cpomc.org, or call the information line at 770-924-1474.

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.
 
NEWCOMERS OF COBB COUNTY: The Newcomers Club of Cobb County holds a wide variety of social activities throughout the month including Bridge, Canasta, Book Club, Maj Jongg, Ladies Night Out, Golf, Bunco, Chick Flicks, Out to Lunch, Out and About Atlanta, and Weekend Pot Luck Dining. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA 30067. For further information, call 770.234.5068 or email newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com.

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.

MARIETTA CIVITAN CLUB: The Marietta Civitan Club is a volunteer organization dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. We provide assistance to those in need through our fundraising projects and our volunteer service. We meet at noon on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday's of the month at the Marietta Conference Center. For more information, please call Chris Busby at 404-240-5443.

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

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

TEEN BOOTCAMP AT LOST MOUNTAIN PARK: For teens age 12 – 18 who want to improve athletic performance, gain speed and strength, or lose weight. From 10:30-11:15am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. For more information call Jason at 404.452.5208.

STORY TIME AT TOWN CENTER AT COBB: Town Center at Cobb welcomes children to cool off this summer with a new storytime event hosted by Conductor Bob of the mall's own Peachtree Express train. This FREE storytime will take place every other Wednesday, and feature a story reading, a prize wheel and other fun activities. Dates include: July 7th, July 21st and August 4th on the Upper level near JC Penney. For more information, visit www.simon.com.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK/JAZZ FRIDAYS: Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of the Marietta Square's eclectic art scene. Galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques host artists within their businesses from 6pm to 9pm on the first Friday of every month, rain or shine. Look for an official Art Walk banner in the window to identify the participating venues. Choose your own route, or begin from our Art Walk Headquarters tent in Artists' Alley. With the exception of July, you can enjoy Art Walk every first Friday of the month through October 1st. For more information, please call 770-427-5377.

KENNESAW FARMERS MARKET: The annual Kennesaw Farmers Market is open for business from 7am to 1 pm at 2753 Watts Drive (Adams Park Soccer Field Parking Lot). The Market will then be in operation every Tuesday through the end of October. Sponsored by the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority (KDDA), the Farmers Market will feature a variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and plants grown by local farmers, as well as baked goods, jams and jellies and other locally produced items. For more information on the Farmers Market, or to obtain information about being a vendor, please call 770-499-0874 or 770-794-7075.

MARIETTA FARMERS MARKET: Shop for all fresh, locally grown produce and garden products in Historic Marietta Square. The market has an average of 58 vendors and hundreds of customers each week. The Market is open Saturday mornings from 9am to noon. For more details or updates, contact Johnny Fulmer at 770.499.9393.

KENNESAW OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES: The City of Kennesaw and B98.5 present the Summer Outdoor Movie Series. The July movie is TBD July 10th, at Swift-Cantrell Park. Admission is FREE. For the best seating, arrive early (after 6pm) and bring your blanket or chairs. There will be free inflatables, games, face painting and plenty of giveaways. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. The movie will begin at dark. Parking is available at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway and overflow parking is available at Kennesaw Elementary School, 3155 Jiles Rd. For more information, visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec, or call 77.422.9714.

GLOVER PARK CONCERT SERIES: The place to be on the last Friday of every month, now through September. The concerts are free of charge with a limited number of tables that can be reserved. Reservations for tables are on a first come first serve basis and may be reserved the first working day of each month. July 30th, brings Bayside (RB and Beach). Bring a picnic dinner (beer and wine are permitted). Join others and participate in the table or blanket decorating contest sponsored by Coldwell Banker West Cobb. The winner will take home a picnic basket full of goodies! For more information, call 770.794.5601.

NORTH COBB JUNIOR WARRIOR FOOTBALL: North Cobb Junior Warriors will be holding registration for the 2010 Football season at North Cobb High School on Saturday, July 17th and Saturday, July 24th from 9:00am until 12:00pm. The North Cobb Junior program is a member of the Georgia Middle School Athletic Association which consists of 32 teams throughout North Georgia. Practice will begin on Monday, July 26th. If you are an upcoming 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grader, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of the North Cobb Warrior program. For more information, please visit www.northcobbfootball.com.

TOWN CENTER AT COBB BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY: Town Center at Cobb is planning a great party for all its kid shoppers to celebrate the last days of summer. On Saturday, July 31st from 1 – 3pm., kids (and parents too!) are invited to spend a couple of hours of fun, games and activities to celebrate the close of summer break. Town Center at Cobb (Upper level, JC Penney Wing) 400 Ernest Barrett Pkwy. 770.424.9486. Free for Simon Kidgits Club members; $5 for non members includes an entire year of activities. For more information visit www.simon.com.

NORTHSTAR CHURCH GIRLS NIGHT OUT: The Women's League of Northstar Church invites all ladies to a girls night out! This is your opportunity to see all the available Fall Bible studies with The Women's League of Northstar. Bring a friend, bring lots of friends! Our Fall kickoff evening includes dessert, coffee, worship, speaker, and plenty of time to preview all of our upcoming studies! Study books available for purchase at the event. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at www.northstarchurch.org/kickoff. Event is Tuesday, August 17th 7-9 pm.

PIGS & PEACHES BBQ FESTIVAL: The City of Kennesaw is hosting the annual Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival on Friday, August 20th, and Saturday, August 21st. The festival features plenty of great barbecued meats as well as great desserts and live entertainment. Kids will enjoy the large Kid Zone and families can enjoy the numerous vendors and exhibits. The Festival includes a Georgia State Championship Barbecue Cookoff, including over $14,000 in cash and prizes in an event sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. The Festival will be held at Adams Park and the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. Admission is FREE. For more information, please call 770.422.9714.

DUE WEST TREASURE CHEST CHILDREN'S / TEEN CONSIGNMENT SALE: 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. The sale is located at the corner of Acworth Due West Road and Kennesaw Due West Road in the Due West United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Admission is FREE. Sale dates are Thursday, August 26 9:30 a.m. -7:00 p.m.; Friday, August 27 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; and Saturday, August 28 8:00a.m. -12 noon. Many items are 1/2 price on Saturday ONLY. We offer high-quality items at greatly reduced prices. Find gently used children's, junior's and teen's clothing, accessories and shoes. We also offer FORMAL WEAR, school uniforms, baby items / furniture, electronics, books, CDs, videos/DVDs, TOYS and more! For more information, please call 678-318-1908 or email treasurechest.duewest@yahoo.com

BORN AGAIN BLESSINGS CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE: Children's and maternity clothes, shoes, toys, nursery items, baby equipment, and furniture and more. Friday August 27: 9am-7pm. Saturday August 28: 9am-noon. Preview Sale: Thursday, open to sellers and workers only. First time moms can sign up for early shopping privileges. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: www.bornagainblessings.com.