CLUBS & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

SMYRNA BNI: The Smyrna Business Exchange, a local chapter of BNI, meets every Thursday morning from 7-8:30 at the Smyrna Community Center. Complimentary continental breakfast is served. Inquiries can be directed to my attention: Jeff Daxe 770-795-5079 or our web site: www.smyrnabni.com.

T-TOASTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB OF VININGS: T-Toasters at Vinings is a community club based in Atlanta, Georgia whose mission is to improve our members' communication and leadership skills. T-Toasters is part of Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization with almost 10,000 clubs around the world. T-Toasters meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. at the Equity Bldg. One, 2727 Paces Ferry Rd. For more information call Jerry Walker at 678.457.5430 or email Askew.Donna@gmail.com. Visitors and new members are ALWAYS welcome!

SMYRNA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: The Smyrna Business Association is an organization of local business leaders dedicated to the objective of promoting goodwill, unity and harmony to make Smyrna a desirable, vibrant community in which to live and work. Attend luncheon meetings the 1st Thursday of each month at the Smyrna Community Center, participate in community events and networking opportunities, and promotion of their businesses within the community on the SBA web site and publications. For additional information please visit www.smyrnabusiness.com.

SMYRNA OPTIMIST CLUB: at the American Legion Hall on Legion Dr. each Friday morning at 7:00 am. Our program includes a breakfast and program of local interest. The purpose of the Optimist Club is to develop Optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenants of the Optimist Creed which we recite at the close of every meeting. For further information check our web site at smyrnaoptimist.org .

GARY HILL NETWORK: Gary Hill Network meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at various locations in the Smyrna/Vinings community. Call Gary for more information at 770-438-6961.

VININGS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: Join us for our monthly luncheon held the first Tuesday of each month at the Vinings Club, Overlook III building, from 11:30 to 1pm. Important issues affecting your business will be discussed. Speakers and Agenda TBA. The VBA consists of business owners and managers committed to the enhancement of the economic vibrancy of Vinings and the promotion of its physical and financial health of the community through social, cultural, and business networking activities. For meeting times, please visit www.viningsbusiness.com

VININGS VILLAGE CIVIC CLUB: The Vinings Village Civic Club meets on the first Monday of each month at various locations around Vinings. All of Vinings welcome! The VVCC sponsors numerous programs and special events of interest to the Vinings community. Vinings residents and businesses sharing a commitment to maintain the character and beauty of Vinings are encouraged to become members. For more information, please email viningscivicclub@gmail.org

VININGS ROTARY: is an organization of business and professional leaders that provide humanitarian service encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace. Meetings are held each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. in the Vinings Club in Overlook III. For more information, please visit www.viningsrotary.org.

SMYRNA GOLDEN K KIWANIS: A community service organization recognized for outstanding service to our schools and community. Meetings are held each Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Windy Hill Senior Center. For more information call 770.431.9786 or 770.801.8010.

ROTARY CLUB OF SMYRNA: Smyrna leaders meet each Tuesday for fellowship. We invite you to get involved and learn more about the Smyrna Rotary. We meet each Tuesday in the City of Smyrna Community Center (200 Village Green Circle) at 12:15 p.m. with rich programs. Smyrna Rotary meetings are loaded with fellowship and our speakers program is outstanding. To learn more, please visit www.smyrnarotary.com.

KIWANIS CLUB OF SMYRNA: A spirited group of men and women, dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Smyrna community, meet every Wednesday at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on South Cobb Drive from 11:30 - 1:00 P.M. Lunch is FREE to all guests. Call Gary at 770-438-6961 for more information.

WINDY HILL SENIOR CENTER: A variety of activities take place at the Windy Hill Senior Center in Smyrna. Movie Madness, Dining Out, The Stardust Dance Club, and even Bingo! Call 770-801-5320 for a complete schedule and detailed information.

PARENTS OF MULTIPLES CLUB: Providing support, education and fun to all parents and caregivers of multiples who live, work or like to play in the Intown Atlanta area (inside and near 285). For detailed information, please visit www.intownatlantapomc.org or email membership@IntownAtlantapomc.org.

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.

WEST MARIETTA AGLOW COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE (WMA): a local group of Aglow International, a worldwide women’s group, is coming to Smyrna. The group will meet the first Thursday of every month at the Smyrna Community Center (200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, 30080) in the Community Room on the first floor. For more information visit us at www.westmariettaaglow.org or call 404-935-8248.

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.

ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Free. Woodland Ridge Assisted Living, 4005 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna. Every 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am. Facilitated by independent counselors and sanctioned by the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia. For further information, call 770.431.7055 or email woodlandridge@caravita.com for details.

STROLLER STRIDES: Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by nationally certified instructors, it's a great workout for any level of exerciser. In 60 minutes, you will get a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility. The classes are equally beneficial for babies as Irving will weave songs through the workout and incorporate activities to make it fun. For more information on Stroller Strides of Smyrna or about upcoming events, please contact Tamara Irving at (888) 227-4312.

Events

SMYRNA LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM: A FREE reading program aimed specifically at children. The goal of this program is to keep kids reading over their summer break while also making it fun. The focus this year is science. The program is dived into two groups: "Ready Readers" and "Rockin' Readers". Ready Readers is for children age 4 through rising first graders, and Rockin' Readers is for children going into second to fifth grade. If you would like more information about this program, please call Laura Boynton at 770.431.2860 Ext. 3 or email at lboynton@ci.smyrna.ga.us

FARM: Farmers Atlanta Road Market will resume weekly operation in the St. Benedicts church parking lot (intersection of East-West Connector and Atlanta Road) on Tuesday's from 4pm - dusk. FARM will focus on local area farmers and artisians selling their own fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads and other food goods.

SMYRNA FRESH PRODUCE MARKET: In the mood for locally grown organic food? The Smyrna Fresh Produce Market kicks off it's second year on Saturday, May 1st at 8am in the First Baptist Church parking lot adjacent to the Smyrna Market Village. The market runs until noon and is expected to continue until the Fall. To participate as a vendor, contact Keep Smyrna Beautiful at 770.431.2863.

EVENING EDUCATION SERIES AT LOVETT: Open to the public! Classes are on Tuesdays, 7 – 9pm on the Lovett School campus. Courses include: Art History During the Renaissance and Reformation, Introduction to Black and White Photography and Printing, Ceramics, Basics of Beaded Jewelry Making, Chinese Cooking, Reading and Writing about Life, Operating a Flip Camcorder and Editing Software, Free Web Tools and Tricks. Proceeds will go toward need-based financial aid for Lovett students. For more information, please visit www.lovett.org

SUMMER SUNDAY VESPERS: What are Vespers? They are evening prayers or songs. There will also be a short devotional. Come early and play in the park. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket. Iced bottles water will be provided. 7pm every Sunday evening this summer at Taylor-Brawner Park at the Smyrna Presbyterian Church Portico, 3130 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna.

BOOK SIGNING AND READING: From the Heart of a Pastor's Wife. Local Author, Pastor Sharon Jones will hold a reading and book signing on August 22nd at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in the Chambers Amphitheater adjacent to Cobb Galleria. Services begin at 9:30 am and the book signing will be at noon. Books will be available for purchase at the event. For more information about From the Heart of a Pastor's Wife, please visit www.spcjministries.org.

EMORY-ADVENTIST HOSPITAL SEMINARS: From July through September, Emory Adventist Hospital presents their Community Education Series.

Diabetes Education Classes from 6 – 9pm, July 8th, 15th, and 22nd. August 5th, 12th, and 19th. September 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Call 770.319.2021 for detailed information.
Self Defense for Women, 6:30 to 8pm on July 14th. This class is FREE, ages 13+. Reservations, call 770.319.2025.
Remaining Active Despite Joint Pain, 6:30pm, July 27th. Presented by Jeffrey Kovacic, MD. This seminar is FREE. Call 770.319.2025 to register.
Sports Injury Primer for Children and Adults, 7pm, August 10th. Presented by Jeffrey Kovacic, MD. This seminar is FREE. Call 770.319.2025 to register.

If you have an event for the Our Town Calendar, please e-mail us at info@ourtownmonthly.com. Listings are free, but space is limited! Deadline for calendar submissions is the 15th of the month for the following month’s issue.