Spring into fun all around East Cobb this week. For even more to do around town, visit our events calendar HERE.
APRIL 1-2 & 8-9
Spring Native Plant Sale at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Greenhouse. Horticulturists and Master Gardeners will be on-site to answer questions. 10am-5pm. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055×264 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
APRIL 2
Marietta Square Farmers Market featuring products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, and cheese. 9am-12pm. Historic Marietta Square, 65 Church Street, Marietta. More info: 770-499-9393 or www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
Red Hare SPF 50/50 Launch Party. Transport yourself to the beach with the launch of Red Hare’s SPF 50/50 India Pale Radler – a refreshing blend of Gangway IPA and house-brewed Sparkling Grapefruit Soda. 2 – 6 pm. $15/person includes: 36oz of beer samples, Self-guided brewery tours, Souvenir SPF 50/50 can glass, Live music from Woody & Sunshine plus more! Red Hare encourages you to buy your ticket online, tickets at the door are subject to availability. Red Hare Brewing Company, 1998 Delk Industrial Blvd, Marietta 30067. More info: (678) 401-0600 or www.freshtix.com/events/SPF5050LaunchParty.
APRIL 4
Introduction to Family History Research. Did you know that Cobb County Public Library has the most family history research resources in North Georgia, apart from the state archives in Morrow? Learn how to get your ancestry search organized and underway. Join Cobb Library’s genealogist Carolyn Crawford at East Marietta Library for valuable tips on using the library’s online and print resources in your family history search. Bring your laptop computer, if you have one, or just take notes from the presentation. Registration is not required. 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road,Marietta/East Cobb 30068. More info: (770) 509-2711.
APRIL 4-APRIL 8
Cobb County Schools Spring Break.
APRIL 6
Free e-Books for Everyone. Visit the East Cobb Library for a detailed how-to demonstration of checking out and downloading e-books from the Cobb County Public Library System. This class will cover searching for e-books in the library collection and downloading them to your computer or mobile device. Devices include i-Pad and Android Tablets, Kindles, Nooks and Smart phones. Prerequisite: Computer Basics, Internet Basics and a working knowledge of using a computer or your mobile device. Space is limited and registration is required. 2 – 5:00 pm. . East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More info: 770-509-2730.
APRIL 8
Cobb County Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Sow Now, Reap Later: Spring Garden Planning. Amy Whitney, UGA Extension – Cobb County & Cobb Master Gardener will help you plan your spring vegetable garden. Bring your lunch. 12-1pm. Free. Cobb County Water Lab, 662 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070 or cobbmastergardeners.com.
APRIL 8-24
The Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents Dreamgirls. The story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl group about the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 8pm. An additional matinee performance on Saturday, April 23 and Sundays: 2pm. $38-58. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
