Celebrate Mom and enjoy fun with the family! It’s another wonderful week all around East Cobb. 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. Free mulch is available to Cobb EMC members only. More info: 678-355-3413.
EVERY MONDAY
Garden Tour Mondays. Start your week on the right foot with a free tour of the historic gardens at Barrington Hall. The tour is led by staff horticulturist Janet Rigsby and begins at the main house back porch. No reservations are necessary. 9:30am. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell 30075. Free. More info: 770-640-3855.
EVERY TUESDAY
Yoga. This class will help create body awareness, strengthen and stretch muscles and tissues, improve balance, posture and coordination. Appropriate for all levels of students. 12:15-1:15pm. $82.50 (April 4-June 20). WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org.
EVERY 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/adults. $7/seniors and students ages 13-18. $6/ages 3-12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055.
EVERY THURSDAY
Brown Bag Concert Series. Grab your lunch at one of the many great restaurants around Marietta Square and meet your friends and coworkers at Glover Park every Thursday in May. 12-1pm. Glover Park, Marietta Square, 50 Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov.
EVERY SATURDAY
Free Clinic & Lab. East Cobb Islamic Center (ECIC), is offering a free medical clinic with laboratory work and prescription assistance programs to uninsured/underserved members of the community. They are partnering in this effort with The Georgia Health Care Program of the Georgia Department of Public Health to provide this service. 9am-12pm (no appointment necessary). East Cobb Islamic Center, 1111 Braswell Road, Marietta 30062. More info: 678-528-1414 or email: clinic@gmail.com.
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market featuring products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, and cheese. Saturday: 9am-12pm; Sunday: 12-3pm. Historic Marietta Square, 65 Church Street, Marietta. More info: 770-499-9393 or www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.com.
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Trail Hikes. A docent guides you on a journey through the Chattahoochee Nature Center trails using biofacts and activities to spark your “natural” curiosity. 1pm and 3pm. Admission: $10/adults. $7/seniors and students ages 13-18. $6/ages 3-12. Free/members and children under 3. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
THROUGH MAY 31
Find Your Favorite Forest Fairy House on the Trail. Back by popular demand, the fairies have been busy building all new fairy houses for the Homestead Trail and Kingfisher Pond Trail this spring. More than a dozen whimsical works line trails. Create your own Fairy House. Members Free. $10/Adult, $6/Child, Children 2 & under are free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
MAY 6-7, 13-14, 19-21
Good Mews Spring Flea Market. Find great bargains on a variety of items. Saturdays and last Friday: 10am-5pm. Sundays: 12-5pm. All proceeds benefit Good Mews Animal Foundation, a local non-profit organization which operates a volunteer-based no-kill shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned cats. Donations for the flea market accepted behind the building every Saturday (10am-2pm) and Sunday (12-3pm) until May 7. Sandy Plains Village Shopping Center, 4651 Woodstock Road, Roswell. More info: 770-499-2287 or www.goodmews.org.
MAY 12
With a Song in my Heart presented by the Michael O’Neal Singers (MOS). The MOS and musicians feature selections from America from the Golden Age of Popular Song, the late 1920s to the early 1960s. 8pm. Advance tickets $22/adults. $17/students & seniors. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More info: 770-594-7974 or www.mosingers.com.
MAY 12-14
49th Annual Mother’s Day Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show presented by the Georgia Mineral Society. Educational exhibits, club displays, mineral and fossil specimens. Friday-Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 12-5pm. Auction held Saturday at 1pm. Free. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: www.gamineral.org.
The Atlanta Ballet presents Camino Real. A rousing fusion of dance, theater and live music that creates one unforgettable experience. Friday: 8pm. Saturday: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. Tickets start at $20. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com, or www.ticketmaster.com.
MAY 13
Miles for Mikey 2017. Katie and Mike Warechowski discovered that their only son had a fatal degenerative condition called Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). This non-timed 5k and Fun Run will help raise much-needed funds for Michael’s staggering medical bills. 9am-12pm. Mount Paran Christian School, 1275 Stanley Road NW, Kennesaw 30152. More info: Kate or Mike Warechowski, 770-321-1347.
Through the Garden Gate Tour. Explore the private gardens and projects of Master Gardeners throughout Cobb County. This is a self-guided tour, but docents will be at each garden to answer questions. The garden tour map is available to download online. 10am-5pm. Tickets: $20 online or $25 on the day of the event. More info/tickets: 770-528-4070 or www.cobbmastergardeners.com.
Symphony on the Square at East Cobb Park. “An American Rhapsody” will feature music associated with the early beginnings of our country but will move beyond those early American sounds into swing music, Broadway themes, some Sousa marches, music from John Williams and his latest Star Wars soundtrack, some Gershwin and a few contemporary titles. A true variety of musical styles themes, all selected to celebrate the unique music of America. 7pm, Free lawn seating. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road. symphonyonthesquare.org.
FURever Fest hosted by Cobb County Animal Control. A fun, free, family event, featuring vendors with animal related businesses, services, and organizations providing education, information and products to enhance the experience of adopting a pet. A K-9 officer and the handler will demonstrate the skills these dogs provide as a member of the police force. Food and raffles will round out the event. 10am-4pm. Cobb County Animal Control, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-590-5614 or www.cobbanimalcontrol.org.
Rockin’ at the River. Annual fundraiser for the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) with food, music, drinks, dancing, and a live and silent auction. 6:30-11pm.Tickets: $125/General admission. $250/Patrons. Spring chic attire. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-992-2055 x238 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Trail Work Day. Join the Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club, to help maintain the 20 plus miles of trails in the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 8:30am-1pm. Meet in the new parking lot on Old Highway 41. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. More info: www.kennesawmountaintrailclub.org.
ABOVE/BELOW. Atlanta Young Singers is proud to announce their season finale performance of ABOVE/BELOW. The concert will include the WORLD PREMIERE of Hic Sunt Dracones by internationally renowned composer, Jonathan David, as well as works by Bob Chilcott, Gabriel Faure, Cristian Grases, Stephen Hatfield, Paul Jarman, Mary McAuliffe, and Gregg Smith. May 13. Two performances: 3pm, featuring ALL AYS Choirs; 6pm, featuring the Treble Concert Choir and Youth Chorales. Advance tickets are $15 per adult, $12 seniors, and $10 for students at www.aysc.org. Church @ Ponce & Highlands, 1085 Ponce de Leon Ave, NE. Proceeds go to AYS intensives and outreach programs.
Pet Adoption Day. Join the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team as they host a Pet Adoption Day event for the for the Homeless Pets Club. There will be plenty of eager pups hoping that they will be chosen to become a member of your family! May 13. 9am-12pm. 2249 Roswell Rd., Marietta 30062. www.janiceoverbeck.com.
MAY 15
Accessorize with Talbots. Can you tie a scarf? Do you know what style earrings are perfect for your facial structure? Do you know what clothes look best on your body type? Join us at Talbots at The Avenue East Cobb for a morning of accessorizing and light snacks. Monday, May 15 | 10:00am-12:00pm. Check-in 9:15am; Shuttle departure 9:15 limited seating. Free/Registration required. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066.
MAY 16
Chicken Soup for the Soul. Shuttle to Northeast Cobb YMCA for chicken soup, laughter yoga, sounds of the Good Times Band and the inspirational stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Fundraiser with proceeds to benefit East Cobb Senior Center. Tuesday, May 16 | 12:00pm-2:00pm. $6 Cobb residents; $7 Non-residents. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066.
MAY 17
Cobb Neighborhood Safety Commission Panel Discussion, presented by the Community Awareness Committee. 7pm. Cobb County Government Building, 100 Cherokee Street, Commissioners Hearing Room, Meeting Room 2nd Floor, Marietta. More info: Trish Steiner, 770-757-3419 or NSC@cobbcounty.org.
MAY 18 – JUNE 4
La Gringa. Carmen Rivera’s La Gringa tells a story of family, identity, and belonging as young Maria visits her relatives in Puerto Rico in an effort to get to know her roots. 7:30pm. $10 – $30. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-426-4800 or theatreinthesquare.net.
MAY 19-20
43rd League of Women Voters of GA State Convention hosted by The League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb. Meet & Greet Pre-Convention Dinner: May 19th- Trackside Grill at 6:30pm 2840 S. Main Street, Kennesaw 30144. LWVGA State Convention Day: May 20th- First Lutheran Church of Kennesaw at 8:30am (located on KSU’s campus), 3481 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw. More info: 404-522-4598 or visit lwvga.org.
MAY 19-21
27th Annual Marietta Greek Festival. Cobb County’s most delicious festival, featuring a live Greek band, Hellenic dance troupes, guided tours of the Church, and an endless supply of delicious homemade Greek dishes and pastries. $5 Admission. Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 3431 Trickum Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: MariettaGreekFestival.com or 770-924-8080.
