Friday, March 22, 2013
This weekend head to North Cobb High School for a community-wide electronics recycling event, celebrate the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History's 10th anniversary and more.
Community Recycling Event at North Cobb High When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 3400 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA What: North Cobb High School is hosting a community-wide electronics recycling day in the school parking lot at Blue Springs Road and Old Highway 41. Funds generated from the recycled items benefit the NCHS PTSA. Items accepted for recycling: Cellphones, desktops, laptops, servers, hard drives, keyboards, mice, cordless phones, routers, stereo equipment, PDAs, circuit boards, LCD monitors, other electronics and metals. Televisions and CRT monitors will be accepted, but there will be a $5 per TV or monitor charge. Southern Museum’s ‘Museum Night’ When: Saturday, March 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: Southern Museum …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Celebrate Mardi Gras with the 5K Run on Marietta Square, Atkins Park’s Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival in Smyrna, Henry’s Louisiana Grill Mardi Gras celebration in Acworth, a Masquerade Ball, or a Jazz Brunch Buffet in Kennesaw.
Mardi Gras is a week away, Tuesday, Feb. 12; however, Cobb County is kicking off the festivities early with a run on Marietta Square this weekend, a meet and eat for seniors on Thursday, and music and dining events leading up to Fat Tuesday. Take a look at some of the events going on this week and next week, and be sure to share your events in the comments below or in the community calendar. Thursday, February 7 from noon to 2 p.m. Cost: $8.00 Resident; $10 Non-Resident Join the Freeman Poole Senior Center for the Mardi Gras Meet and Eat. Dress to impress. Akil Shakir will be performing live with music from the 70’s. Enjoy a delicious meal too. Call the C. Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservation. Saturday, …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Want to warm up for Thanksgiving and support a good cause? Head to the North Cobb area this weekend for the 2012 Acworth Turkey Chase.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features a holiday themed event in the North Cobb area. The 4th Annual Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run and 2K Walk will be held this Saturday in Historic Downtown Acworth (5K Fun Run at 9 a.m., 2K Walk at 9:15 a.m., and Little Pilgrim Trot at 10 a.m.). Participants of all ages and abilities can walk, jog or run. Get a head start on that New Year's resolution to shed a few pounds. If you register on the day of the race, the cost is $30 for the timed run, $20 for the untimed fun run (ages 13 and up) and $10 for the untimed fun run (ages 6-12 years old). Kids who are 5 years old and younger participate for free. Got a great event coming up in your community? Upload it onto …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Cobb County resident and colon cancer survivor Dawn Gagliardi is among the hundreds of Metro Atlanta participants in The Undy 5000—a 5k race in underwear to help raise awareness for colon cancer.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
The Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk to fight colon cancer will return to metro Atlanta for the third consecutive year. Cobb County resident and colon cancer survivor Dawn Gagliardi is among the hundreds of participants who will be running in their underwear to help raise awareness for the disease this weekend in Marietta. In 2002, Gagliardi was constantly plagued with an upset stomach, discomfort, bloating and extreme pain. She was told that she had Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The IBS treatments, however, did not work for her even after countless visits to the doctor's office. After her visit to a gastroenterologist and receiving a colonoscopy, she was immediately diagnosed with stage II colon cancer at just 31 years old. Along her journey fighting the …
Thursday, June 16, 2011
There's a lot happening this weekend.
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
There is a slight chance for rain again this weekend, but bring your umbrella with you if you go outside to prevent from overheating! The temperatures this weekend are expected to be in the 90s again. If you're looking for some family-friendly things to do this weekend, look no further. 1. Garden Gallop 5K Where/When: 2958 N Main St NW, Kennesaw; Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Why Go: Do you still need a qualifying race for the Peachtree? Bring yourself and your family to this fun 5K benefiting the Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Pricing: $30 2. Pet Adoptions Where/When: The Little Dog House of Kennesaw; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: If you're looking to add to your family or just ogle at these purebred rescues, this event is for you. Pricing…
Friday, June 3, 2011
Here are the things you need to know before heading out the door on June 3.
1. Weather. Sunny skies are in for the morning, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon, according The Weather Channel Going into tonight,. High temp is near 94 degrees, with winds at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain is 40 percent, a stray thunderstorm is possible through the evening, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 68 degrees. 2. In case you missed it. Get Out: Stroller Fitness, Outdoor Movie and More: The weather this weekend is going to be hot, with temperatures in the low to mid 90s. It may not be the best idea to spend a lot of time outside during the day this weekend, but if you do, slather yourself in sunscreen to keep the UV rays at bay. People Ask, Hinojosa Answers: The Cobb County School …
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Keep your summer going with these local events.
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
The weather this weekend is going to be hot, with temperatures in the low to mid 90s. It may not be the best idea to spend a lot of time outside during the day this weekend, but if you do, slather yourself in sunscreen to keep the UV rays at bay. 1. Stroller Fitness Class Where/When: Swift-Cantrell Park; Friday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Why Go: Do you want to get into better shape but need to take care of a small child? This stroller fitness class allows you to do both. Pricing: $35/resident, $45/non-resident. Register here. 2. Soccer Tryouts Where/When: Cobb County Parks/Big Shanty; Friday through Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Why Go: Is your son or daughter the next Pele or Landon Donovan, or do you want him or her to stay active over the summer? …
