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 chattnaturecenter.org.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Family Fun Time is for families with children of all ages. It lasts 40-50 minutes and can include books, activities, a short film, parachute play, music, and a craft. 3:30-4:15pm. Free. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2730.
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.
MARCH 23
Tribute to Women of Achievement. This event is the largest fundraiser for the YWCA, now known as liveSAFE Resources. Honors 15 women who exemplify the qualities of leadership, achievement, dedication and generosity. One individual will be named Woman of the Year. A silent auction will begin at 5:30pm and will feature a selection of purses, trips, spirits and event/sports. Tickets: $100. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta. More info: 678-296-6501.
MARCH 23 & 24
Murder at Cafe Noir presented by The Art Place and Mountain View Arts Alliance. A comic tribute to the Bogart movies by David Landau. The owner of the Cafe Noir has been murdered, and it’s up to Rick Archer, P.I. (with some help from the audience) to find the killer. Was it the French madame, the Voodoo priestess, the shyster British attorney, the black-marketeer, or the femme fatale? Shows will be dinner theatre style with pasta, salad and desserts included. Guest are welcome to BYOB. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress up in black and white. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed and for guessing who the killer is. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. The Art Place – Mt. View, 3330 Library Lane, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: tapmarietta.com.
MARCH 24
1st Annual JJ Daniell Middle School PTSA Craft Show. Loads of booths with wonderful spring shopping opportunities! Jewelry, pottery and glass, photography, yard art, birdhouses, monogrammed items, spring decorations, home décor, Easter items, dolls & accessories, food, sweets & much, much more! 9am-5pm. JJ Daniell Middle School, 2900 Scott Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: Sharona Sandberg at 404-226-4105.
4th Annual Gator Gallop 5K and Fun Run benefits Addison Elementary School Foundation. Open to all students, friends, family and community members. 5K Run: 8am. Tot Trot: 9am. K-2nd Fun Run: 9:15am. 3rd -5th Fun Run: 9:30am. $25/5K and $15/Fun Run/Tot Trot. $25/Phantom runners. Addison Elementary School, 3055 Ebenezer Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-2700 or addisongatorgallop.com.
AJO4LAX Fest 2018 hosted by Pope High School in memory of Andrew J. Oswald, a Pope Lacrosse standout who died in 2005 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Ten top rated lacrosse teams will play each other starting at 10am. $7/adults. $3/children. Ticket is good for all 5 games. Proceeds will benefit the Andrew Oswald Memorial Fund, and fund college scholarships, grants to youth and high school lacrosse programs, as well as a partnership with SafeAmerica in support of teen safe driving initiatives. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta/East Cobb. For ticket, or sponsorship information, to make a tax-deductible donation, or to request a scholarship application, contact Bruce or Kathleen Oswald, 678-777-3041, the_oswalds@ajo4lax.com, or visit www.ajo4lax.com.
Annual Water Drop Dash 5K is a fast, flat course along the banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee River in Roswell. This event will kick-off national Water Sense Fix a Leak Week and encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water and check their plumbing fixtures for leaks. 7am: Packet Pickup; 8am: Water Drop Dash 5k; 8:45am: Kid’s Fun Run; 9am: Awards and Family Water Festival. Individual 5K – $35 through 3/22/18 at 12pm; $45 day of race. Kid’s Fun Run – $15 (Parents are welcome to walk/run with kids at no additional cost). Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 404463-3254 or waterdropdash.com.
LGE Foundation Decade Dash 5K. Break out your best 60’s – 90’s attire and possibly be picked to receive a best dressed award! Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs welcome. Registration opens at 7am. 1K starts at 730am. 5K starts at 8am. Awards Ceremony at 9am. $25/5K and $15/1K. Barrett Summit, 1990 Vaughn Road, Kennesaw. More info: lgefoundation.org/lge-foundation/ events.html.
MARCH 25
Atlanta National College Fair. Students and parents can meet one-on-one with admission representatives from a wide range of national and international, two- and four-year colleges and universities. Learn about admission requirements, financial aid, campus environment and discuss individual needs with onsite counselors. Parking: $5; Admission: Free. Registration online encouraged. 12:30-4pm Georgia International Convention Center, Exhibit Halls ABC, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta. More info: 770-9973566 or nacacnet.org.
MARCH 26
5th Annual MBCA Golf Tournament. Support the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy (MBCA) eighth grade as they share God’s love by serving communities in need during their mission trip. All golfing skill levels are welcome, and business sponsorships are available. 10am Tee Time. Indian Hills Country Club. For event and sponsorship details and to sign up, go to mtbethelchristian.org/giving/ golf-tournament. More info: Deb Papenhagen at 770-402-7013.
