Make the most of your week with these area events. For even more to do, visit our online calendar HERE.
NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 17 (Wednesdays)
Women’s Kabbalah Study-The Jewish Zodiac. An exciting journey into the Kabbalah’s world of astrology and what it means in our life. Taught by Shifra Sharfstein, Co-director of Chabad at Georgia Tech. 9:30-10:30am. $36 for six week session or $10 per class at Chabad of Cobb. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-565-4412 x300 or www.chabadofcobb.com
NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 27 (Saturdays)
Genealogy 101 presented by the Genealogy Society of Cobb County. 9:30am-12:30pm. Registration: 9am on January 23. Classes are free. If you wish to purchase a set of course materials, the notebook with class handouts are available for $39 if you register by January 13 or $49 thereafter. First Presbyterian Church, 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info/to register: www.cobbgagensoc.org
JANUARY 28
ICM’s Celebration of Children Conference 2016. Sponsored by Interfaith Children’s Movement (ICM), this educational event is for anyone who is interested in learning more about service and advocacy opportunities for Georgia’s children. The conference will include panel discussions on issues facing Georgia’s children in juvenile justice, education, child protection, health care, and child poverty. Keynote: Judge Tom Rawlings. Forum: 10:30am-3:30pm. $10 for program and lunch. Marietta First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info/to register: info@interfaithchildrensmovement.org
The Nature Club monthly Dine and Discover for Adults. Spend your night socializing with like-minded folks and learning from experts in the field. Program: Maps with Randy Hale with North River Geographic. For ages 16 and up. The potluck dinner starts at 7pm and the program starts at 8pm. $10/non-members. $5/members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org
JANUARY 29
Cobb Chamber Executive Women (CEW) Luncheon. The speaker will be Judge Mary Staley, recipient of the 2015 Woman of Distinction Award. Judge Staley will be speaking on her accountability court and the importance of servant leadership. Registration and networking will begin at 11am. Program: 11:15am-1pm. Early-bird registration closes Friday, January 22. CEW Members: $20 online; guests: $30. The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, 17th floor, Atlanta 30339. To register: www.cobbchamber.org. More info: 770-859-2359
Johnny Mathis: The 60th Anniversary Tour. Celebrating his 60th year in the music industry, Mathis comes to Atlanta to perform some of his greatest hits and personal favorites. 8pm. Tickets: $56.50-$126.50. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 800-745-3000 or www.cobbenergycentre.com
JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 7
Winter Bird Seed Sale. Just in time for the Great Backyard Bird Count, fill your feeders with Cole’s premium bird seed and benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC). Pre-sale orders can be placed online or at the Nature Store. Pre-purchase between January 29 – February 7 and pick up is at CNC February 12-14. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org
JANUARY 30
28th Annual Polar Bear Run. An official Peachtree Qualifier, this race is a unique road race featuring a flat course in East Cobb and an electric disposable chip timing device system. The race will be held rain, snow or shine. 2K Fun Run: 8am. 5K Race: 8:30am. Cub Runs (ages 4-5) and Cub Dash (ages 2-3): 9:15am. Register online at Active.com. Get more information or download an entry form at polarbear-run.com. Packet pickup Friday, January 29, 10am-7pm at Big Peach Running Company in Marietta or Saturday, January 30 (race day) beginning at 6:30am in the Johnson Ferry Activities Center. 5K & 2K: $25 through January 22 or $30 thereafter. Cub events (ages 2-5): $20. Phantom Racer: $30 (no sweat-just T-shirt). Proceeds benefit High School Student Music Mission Trip Participants. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Lauren Dobson 770-795-3224 or www.johnsonferry.org
JANUARY 30 & 31
6th Annual Trains, Trains, Trains event hosted by the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Includes new and expanded model train layouts, and more activities for families. Explore the museum and discover the train layouts and interact and operate select layouts. 9:30am-5pm. Admission: $7.50/adults; $6.50/seniors; $5.50/children ages 4-12; and free for children three and under as well as Museum members. Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw 30144. More info: 770-427-2117 ext. 3058, or southernmuseum.org
JANUARY 31
Peppa Pig Live! An action-packed live show, based on the popular Peppa Pig television series, designed to deliver to preschoolers and young fans an unforgettable first live theater experience. Performances at 2pm and 5pm. Tickets: $26.50-$36.50. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 800-745-3000 or www.cobbenergycentre.com
FEBRUARY 3
Toddler Jump Time. Come jump with your toddlers at XDrenaline in a low-stress environment durin closed hours on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm. Only $7 to jump + soxs for an hour. Max of 40 jumpers at any time. Located at 1611 Roswell Rd in Marietta / East Cobb. More info: 770-604-1367 or www.xdrenaline.com
FEBRUARY 4
Rain Garden Work Day. Learn how rain gardens protect local waterways by decreasing the volume of runoff entering surface waters during rain events. Rain gardens provide a unique landscape feature by adding color and interest to the landscape. Meet most Thursdays (call to confirm) from 9-11am to explore and maintain the rain garden. Cobb County Water Quality Lab, 662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1482 or www.watershed.cobbcountyga.gov
