Tis officially the season for fun and merriment! Make the most of your week 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. More info: 678-355-3413.
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.
NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 31
Lights of Life. Millions of holiday light displays throughout the Life University campus. Come see Santa and his sleigh (which stands over 65 feet high, making it the tallest in the Southeast.) Pictures with Santa, pony rides. Seasonal drinks and snacks. Friday-Sunday: 6-10pm. Monday-Thursday: 6-9pm. $5/car. $10/Friday-Sunday. $20/bus. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Life University, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta. More info: 678-331-4334 or www.life.edu.
NOVEMBER 28
Recognition Luncheon. The Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Services award was established in 1994 in memory of his unselfish dedication to public service. Jack Vaughan, Jr. was a state representative and member of the Cobb Community Collaborative who strongly advocated for those less fortunate in our community. In memory of Jack’s service, the Cobb Collaborative honors a volunteer and a professional who have gone above and beyond to serve those in need. 11:30am–1:30pm. Mansour Center, 955 Roswell Street NE, Marietta. More info: Karen Carter, Executive Director, at kcarter@cobbcollaborative.org.
Tree Lighting at WellStar East Cobb Health Park. November 28 from 5:45 to 7:45pm. We have music from one of the middle school orchestras, a short performance by Dance Stop and lighting of the tree from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kids can get their pictures taken with Santa and cookies and cider will be served. WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Rd, Marietta.
NOVEMBER 30
Holiday Tree Lighting. Join Santa Claus to kick off the holiday season. Festivities begin at 5pm with performances by local school choruses. Santa will arrive at 5:20pm and light the giant Christmas tree at 6pm. More entertainment will follow while Santa visits with children in the gazebo until 8pm. Historic Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or mariettaga.gov.
