Holiday events in and around East Cobb this week include the Empty Bowl Brunch and Artist Attic Holiday Show, both at The Art Place Mountain View (photo above). For even more to do, check out our online calendar HERE.
Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: 678-355-3413.
TUESDAY AND SATURDAY
Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: ) $10/Adult, $6/Child (3-12), $7/Senior 65+, $7/ Student (Ages 13 -18), Children 2 & under are free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
EVERY FRIDAY
The Gritters Knitters. Do you knit, crochet, or work with yarn in anyway? If you would like to get together to craft, get inspired, and make new friends, then this group is for you. All skill levels are welcome the only requirement is your enthusiasm! Just bring your yarn and yourself. Fridays: 11am-1pm. Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2524
EVERY SATURDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market features products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday 9am-12pm. Rain or shine. Now open all year. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
THROUGH DECEMBER 10
Christmas Tree Lot. Featuring North Carolina fresh fraser firs. All proceeds benefit Lassiter Band Booster Association. Mon-Thurs: 4-8pm; Fri-Sat: 12-9pm; Sun: 12-8pm. Corner of the Highlands Plaza Publix shopping center on the corner of Sandy Plains and Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066. More info: Andrew Halloran at 770-490-9182.
DECEMBER 13
High Tea, a delightful way to spend an afternoon in the 1839 childhood home of Mittie Bulloch. Visit includes a delicious 2-course tea served by ladies in period clothing and a tour of the house decorated for Christmas. 4pm. $45/person. Reservations required. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731, ext. 2 or bullochhall.org.
DECEMBER 10
International Adoption Info Session presented by CCAI Adoption Services. A 501c(3) charitable, non-profit child placement agency. CCAI offers participants the opportunity to explore adopting a child from China, Bulgaria, Latvia, or Ukraine. This information session provides details including but not limited to: qualifications, fees, services, timelines, and travel requirements. Please e-mail ga-promo@ccaifamily.org to reserve space at their complimentary information meeting. 2-3:30pm. Panera Bread Company, 4475 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 678-560-5863 or ga-promo@ccaifamily.org
Museum Mice Tours: Following Murray’s Treasure Map. Tours are geared towards children ages 3-5 and their parents to introduce them to history. 10:30-11:30am. $5/person. $15 max/family. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Suite 200, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.
DECEMBER 11
Annual Empty Bowl Brunch with proceeds going to various charities. 11am-1:30pm. $15 includes a bowl made by a local artist (you choose and keep) and chili or soup. Advance tickets on sale now. The Art Place – Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Info: 770-509-2700 or theartplace.us.
Charles Ives and the American Music Revolution performed by the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony Concert (AYWS). Features Overture and March: 1776, Variations on “America,” Country Band March, Old Home Days Suite, Here’s to Good Ol’ Yale, “The Alcotts” from Sonata No. 2 “Concord,” and the Finale from Symphony No. 2. 4pm. Free. Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066. More info: 404-367-5163 or atlantayouthwindsymphony@gmail.com.
Greater Atlanta Coin Show. Dealers display a variety of numismatic items and other collectibles. People are invited to browse, buy, sell or trade coins, currency, gold and silver bullion, or other collectibles. Free. 9am-5pm. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: 770-772-4359 or atlcoin.com.
St. Nicholas Holiday Market hosted by the Ladies Philoptochos (friend of the poor) Society of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. Come shop unique gifts, crafts, jewelry and specialty Greek foods and pastries. 12-4pm. Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Parish Life Center, 3431 Trickum , Marietta 30066. More info: 770-924-8080.
DECEMBER 13
Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse (CCAPSA) – Invites all to bi-monthly community meeting. Learn about and network with other concerned citizens over issue of prescription drug abuse and opioid addiction in our county. Keynote speakers: John & Fair Brocard, founders of Prodigal Child Ministries. 11:30am-1pm. YWCA, 48 Henderson Street SW, Marietta. More info: jverrecchia@ccapsa.org.
THROUGH DECEMBER 15
Artist Attic Holiday Show & Sale. Unique handmade items by students, instructors and staff from The Art Place. 10am-5pm. The Art Place – Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-2700.
