Videos

Video of the Week: Cobb teens learn anti-bullying message

January 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

For millions of young people, bullying, violence, and other forms of oppression are a part of a typical day at school. Many students are afraid to walk down the halls for fear of being teased or humiliated. Others feel so alone and frightened that they cannot even pay attention in their classes.

Imagine a school where every child feels safe, loved, and celebrated. This is the vision behind Challenge Day, an award-winning day-long experiential program for middle and high school students.

On January 17-20, 2012, the acclaimed day-long Challenge Day program will take place at East Cobb Middle School in Marietta. More than 400 teens and over 100 adults will experience the innovative workshop, which is designed to break down barriers and promote school and community environments based in understanding, acceptance, and love.

Challenge Day ’12 is sponsored by the East Cobb Middle School Foundation which has raised thousands of dollars in cash and in-kind donations to cover the cost of the program from the California based nonprofit organization Challenge Day. Sponsors include Chick-fil-A @ Eastlake, Kroger @ Eastlake, WalMart, and Hilton Garden Inn @ Wildwood along with individual family donations. This is East Cobb Middle School Foundation’s fifth consecutive year of hosting this event.

At a Challenge Day, teenage students, teachers, school counselors, parents, and members of the community are challenged to step out of their comfort zones, open their hearts, and build connections with others. Two trained Challenge Day Leaders guide participants through a carefully-designed series of games, activities, and trust-building exercises that break down the walls of separation and create new levels of empathy and respect.

The Challenge Day program reduces teasing and bullying, teaches tools for peaceful conflict resolution, and inspires teens and adults to work together as forces for positive change in the world.

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Fundraising opportunity for East Cobb Teen Lea Gia’s Spinal Treatment – Can You Help?

December 31, 2011 Leave a Comment

Leah Gia was living the life of a normal 19 year old girl, working to save money to move out of her house to pursue an independent lifestyle. Typical for her age, she has a lot of friends, great energy, and is loved by many people: from her family, to people that have only met her once. She is bright and happy and still maintains that regardless of the unfortunate circumstances that have put her in a wheelchair. Leah’s medical team is working to raise $15,000 to assist with the cost of her medical care. For more information and ways to help, visit youcaring.com.

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Happy Holidays from the EAST COBBER

December 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

EAST COBBER staff got together for a holiday lunch and made a quick video holiday card for their EAST COBBER magazine readers, business supporters and Facebook followers.

Thank you to everyone who has advertised with us and sent us stories and articles during the past year. Your support makes this homegrown, East Cobb-owned publication thrive in spite of these challenging economic times. We look forward working with you in the coming year. To all of you we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Season Greetings and an even better 2012!

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East Cobb New Horizons Concert Band – Sleigh Ride

December 12, 2011 Leave a Comment

East Cobb New Horizons Concert Band Marietta First Baptist Church, December 10, 2011 Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson George Broom, Director

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Video of the Week: Timber Ridge Teacher Playing Silent Night

December 5, 2011 Leave a Comment

Timber Ridge Teacher Playing Silent Night from his Christmas CD

For more info: http://www.eastcobber.com/timber-ridge-music-teacher-creates-christmas-cd/

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Video of the Week: The Tibetan Buddhist Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery

November 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta/East Cobb, will host the Tibetan Buddhist Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery for a week of activities November 27-December 4. The Monks, over a seven day period, will construct the Medicine Buddha Mandala Sand Painting using millions of grains of colored sand. The Medicine Buddha is believed to promote healing of physical and mental illnesses. Opening ceremony for the week’s activities will be at 2pm on Sunday, November 27 as the Monks begin construction of the mandala.

The crowning jewel of the week will be the presentation of Sacred Music Sacred Dance, the Tibetans’ transcendent temple music and dances performed with ancient instruments and colorful costumes. There may even be a visit by the elusive and mythical Snow Lion! The performance is Saturday, December 3 at 7:30pm.

These visits by the Tibetan Buddhist Monks have become very popular throughout North America. The Monks of Drepung Loseling have performed for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, Emory University and museums and colleges all across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. They have traveled in Europe and soon will have a presentation in Japan.

This year in addition to creation of the mandala sand painting and the performance of Sacred Music Sacred Dance, there will be an interfaith meditation service on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm which will include participants from the Quaker, Sufi and Buddhist faiths. A speaker from each faith will speak about meditation in their traditions.

The closing ceremony for the week of activities will be held at 2pm on Sunday, December 4. During the closing, the Monks ceremoniously deconstruct the Mandala and sweep the sand into a pile. Small containers of the sand will be distributed to guests and the remainder of the sand will be dispersed into the running waters of Lake Cherful in Mountain Park to spread the healing energy of the Medicine Buddha throughout the world.

All activities are family friendly. For more information, call 678.819.9100 or visit www.unitynorth.org.

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