Friday, January 25, 2013
Join the Lassiter High School community this weekend to support an injured high school student.
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features the Christopher Heitzman Benefit 5K Run. The event takes place Saturday morning at Lassiter High School, with proceeds to help pay for medical expenses for the injured graduate. Heitzman, who graduated from Lassiter last spring, was seriously injured in a car accident last July on Trickum Road that killed his classmate, Ryan Aschenbach, and injured another recent Lassiter graduate Tyler Seaman. Heitzman sustained a head injury and several broken bones, and will need more surgeries. The fundraiser has collected just under $40,000 from pre-registration, and is hoping to raise more money to help cover Heitzman's medical expenses. Pre-registration for the run is $20 …
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Now is the time to find the courage and reach my goals.
There’s no turning back now. I registered online. Last year I wanted to run this particular 5k and when I finally decided to register just days before the run, I got sick. It was a courageous decision then anyway considering I had not really trained and was not in the best shape but I would have had no shame in walking most of it. About a month after the “5k I did not run”, I began a journey to become a lighter, healthier and more active me. I began a weight loss program and exercised for 30 minutes six days a week. I had never been able to withstand more than 5 minutes on an elliptical machine and that was a machine that I wanted to conquer. It didn’t take long to build up my endurance for a 45 minute workout on the elliptical and I felt …
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Find out where to go and what to do this weekend.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Justin Ove
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Cobb County will be blessed with another gorgeous weekend, with temperatures in the seventies and eighties and barely a chance of rain. If you're looking for some fun weekend activities for you and the family, look no further. 1. Smoke on the Lake BBQ Where/When: Cauble Park on Lake Acworth; Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. Why Go: What's not to love about free food, live music and a BBQ cook-off competition? Pricing: Free Admission 2. Yard Sale Where/When: Branches of Christ Church (5946 Jacobs Rd SE, Acworth); Friday (noon to 7 p.m.) and Saturday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Why Go: Last year, this event covered over eight thousand square feet! Don't miss the deals, free food and live music at this years sale. Pricing: Free 3. Swift-Cantrell …
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Find out what's going on this weekend.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Justin Ove
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Don't forget that Easter is on Sunday! If you're looking for some other family-friendly things to do this weekend, look no further. 1. Kiddie Gardener Where/When: Smith-Gilbert Gardens; Friday, 10 to 11 a.m. Why Go: Because you want to teach your little ones about the importance of Earth Day and being environmentally friendly. Pricing: $5/child, adults free 2. Student Dance Concert Where/When: 1000 Chastain Rd NW, Kennesaw; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Why Go: Because you want to inspire your children and yourself by watching the exquisite displays put on by graduating KSU dance students. Pricing: $18 3. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION Where/When: 2753 Watts Dr., Kennesaw and 4762 Logan Road, Acworth; all weekend Why Go: Because summer camps start…
