Friday, June 10, 2011
Impact Dance holds ribbon cutting ceremony, hosts Acworth Business Association members.
An Acworth dance studio cut the ribbon Thursday on its new 7,000-square-foot facility, and the Acworth business community came out in force to support it. Kari and Dwight Carter, owners of Impact Dance and Performing Arts Center, welcomed dozens of Acworth business owners to their new studio, located at 4246 S. Main St. near downtown Acworth, and treated them to a barbecue dinner and free dance entertainment by students and instructors. Earlier in the day, Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood led the ribbon-cutting and said that, in the next four to five years, the area around the new dance center will take on a different look. “Our housing authority has a big redevelopment plan that includes taking down the public housing on this side and the …
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? …
Friday, May 13, 2011
North Cobb Christian Senior jumps to first round of Rockette auditions by winning contest.
Sarah Gold of Acworth has been kicking up her heels a lot lately. The 18-year-old senior at North Cobb Christian School in Kennesaw won the chance to audition for the world-famous Radio City Rockettes dance troupe in New York City this week. Sarah, the daughter of Cindy and Russell Gold, won the “Jump the Line” contest to audition May 10 by having hundreds of family, friends and classmates vote for her dance video online. Unfortunately, she did not make it to the final round and headed back home after some shopping and sightseeing in the Big Apple. “I had amazing support throughout this whole process,” said Sarah, who plans to attend Oklahoma City University in the fall to major in dance performance. “My family was an amazing help–my …
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Find out what's going on this weekend.
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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…
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Dust off your sandals, put the pea coat in the closet and enjoy this weekend with the help of Patch.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
The weekend is fast approaching! Time to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather. Patch has some helpful suggestions for you to soak up the sun. 1. Bone Chiller at the Ridge Where/When: Ridge Road Baseball Complex (911 Hughes Road, Dallas); Fri－Sun, 5 p.m. Why Go: Because nothing says “Summer's right around the corner” like kids playing baseball. Pricing: $5, 12 and under free. 2. Northwest Georgia Home and Garden Show Where/When: Clarence Brown Conference Center; Sat, 10 a.m. －5 p.m.; Sun, 1 p.m.－5 p.m. Why Go: Because you want to check out the newest ideas in home décor, lawncare, and might want to buy a new lawnmower after 20 years. Pricing: Free 3. Senior Shenanigans Where/When: The Grand Theatre; Sat, 7 p.m. Why Go: You don't want to…
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