Celebrate the end of summer with these East Cobb area events!

 

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 or visit www.cobbemc.com/content/request-wood-chips.

 

THROUGH AUGUST 29

Bulloch Hall Tours: Staying Cool in the 19th Century. The lovely ladies of the 19th Century wore several pounds of clothing and still only “glistened” in the Georgia heat. How did they do it? Visit this exhibit at Bulloch Hall to learn about 19th Century fashion. Monday-Saturday: 10am-3pm. Sunday: 1pm-3pm. Adults $8, Seniors $7, Children $6, Children 6 & under free. 180 Bulloch Ave, Roswell. More info: www.bullochhall.org

 

TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Wildlife 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.

 

SATURDAYS

ECIC Free Clinic & Lab. East Cobb Islamic Center (ECIC), is offering a free medical clinic with laboratory work and prescription assistance to uninsured/underserved members of the community. They are partnering with the Georgia Department of Public Health to provide this service. 9am-12pm (no appointment necessary). East Cobb Islamic Center, 1111 Braswell Road, Marietta. More info: 678-528-1414 or ecic.clinic@gmail.com.

 

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4

Acworth Slide: World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide. The 175’ long waterslide is billed as the “World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide.” Each slider must be 42 inches or taller. Saturdays & Sundays: 11am-6pm. Daily rates: $16/person, unlimited slides; $8/person, unlimited slides for 1 hour; $4/person, 1 slide. Dallas Landing Park on the Beach, 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth. More info: 404-406-6996 or acworthslide.com.

 

SEPTEMBER 1

Marietta Square Art Walk. A free, self-guided tour of historic Marietta Square’s eclectic art scene. Art galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques hosting artists within their businesses will display an Art Walk banner in their window. Maps available at each participating location and at the Marietta Welcome Center, 4 Depot St NE, Marietta. 5-9pm, rain or shine. More info: www.ArtWalkMarietta.com.

Scary-etta Trolley Ghost Tour. Join Ghosts of Marietta and The Historic Marietta Trolley Company for a 90-minute “spirited” ride aboard the trolley. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and the walk is about 2 blocks. 8:30pm. $27/ adults; $14/child. 131 Church Street, Marietta. More Info: 770-425-1006 or visit mariettatrolley.com/scary-etta.

 

SEPTEMBER 1, 3, 7, 8-10

The Glass Menagerie. Experience Tennessee Williams’ classic story. Tickets: $10-$30. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. For showtimes and tickets visit www.theatreinthesquare.net.

 

SEPTEMBER 1-3

My Fair Lady presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, featuring one of musical theatre’s greatest scores. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm; Sundays: 2pm. $26-$58. The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta 30060. More info: 404-377-9948 or AtlantaLyric.com.

 

SEPTEMBER 3 & 4

Temple Kol Emeth Noshfest. This two-day festival enters its seventh year celebrating Jewish food and culture by showcasing delicacies and activities unique to Jewish heritage. Browse booths of crafts and goods. Learn through interactive exhibits and tour the sanctuary. Kids will love the inflatables, games and face painting. Entertainment includes demonstrations, dancing and live music. Sunday 11am-5pm. Monday 11am-4pm. Admission for the event will be two canned goods per family to assist the Ministry’s efforts to feed the hungry. Temple Kol Emeth parking lot: 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. More info: noshfest.com

 

SEPTEMBER 4

Holy Smoke BBQ and Music Festival on the fields of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. 11am-3pm. Antique car show, vendors, Children’s inflatables/games/face painting, live music and silent auction. Christian Illusionist Shane Wilbanks. Silver wings parachute team. BBQ by Williamson Bros. Free admission. $6/meal, available for sale starting Aug 21st. Parking and shuttles will be available around JFBC, with overflow parking at Dickerson Middle School & Northside Medical Complex. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: holysmoke@jfbc.org or jfmen.org/holysmoke.

 

SEPTEMBER 6

Mindfulness Meditation – “Build a Better You!” adult program. First of a four-part course. Instructor Lisa Wellstead will lead participants in the “Foundations of Mindfulness Training,” an introductory meditation class. This course has been proven to help reduce stress and increase awareness. 11:30am-12:30pm, East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road. FREE. Reservations are required. Call 770-509-2730 to reserve a place.

 

SEPTEMBER 7

Friends & Family CPR. This is a basic class designed to give an overview of CPR and is great for new parents and caregivers. Certification not included. 6-8:30 p.m. $40. WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta.