Holiday markets and fun around every corner – that’s Fall in East Cobb!
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.
THROUGH NOVEMBER 5
The World Goes ‘Round presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. From Cabaret to Chicago, the nonstop hitparade features unforgettable gems, including , “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret” and “New York, New York,” seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, uptempo evening of musical theatre. Thursday-Friday: 8pm. Saturday: 2pm and 9pm. Sunday: 2pm. Tickets range from $33-$58. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: AtlantaLyricTheatre.com or 404-377-9948.
THROUGH NOVEMBER 12
Morningside presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. This shrewd and razor-sharp play from award-winning playwright Topher Payne takes us to a sunny, spring afternoon in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta where different generations are thrown together to test the bonds of family and friendship. Imagine: a baby shower, nine women with secrets, and a case of champagne. This is about to be the MOTHER of all baby showers. Various times. Tickets: $34-$37. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info: 770-641-1260 or get.org.
THROUGH DECEMBER 17
Good Mews Décor Market. Get started on your holiday shopping at the Good Mews annual Holiday Décor Market. Choose from festive fall décor, collectibles, ornaments and tree trimmings, knick-knacks and so much more! Proceeds go to Good Mews Animal Foundation, a cage free no-kill shelter for cats. Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 12-6pm. Free admission. Sandy Plains Shopping Center, 1860 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 202, Marietta. More info: goodmews.org.
NOVEMBER 3-5
Life Girls Lacrosse Camp for Girls grades 7-12. Individual and team skills taught and college coaches will be in attendance. $200, Meals provided. Life University Turf Field, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta. More info: 770-426-2616 ext. 2860 or kaylar.ferguson@life.edu.
NOVEMBER 3-5, 9,-12 & 16-18
Into the Woods presented by Act 3 Productions. Stephen Sondheim’s most popular work takes everyone’s favorite storybook character and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece, and a rare modern classic. Check website for showtimes. Tickets: $15-30. Act3 Playhouse, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. More Info/Tickets: www.act3productions.org.
NOVEMBER 4, 7, 10 & 12
The Flying Dutchman presented by the Atlanta Opera. All-new production of Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, featuring an internationally recognized cast and extraordinary visuals to present the old folktale in a new way. The opera will be performed in German with English supertitles. Tickets start at $35 (before tax). Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/tickets: atlantaopera.org or 404-881-8885.
NOVEMBER 4
26th Annual Ribbons & Holly Handcrafted Market. Great selection of vendors, unique gifts and objects of art. 9am-4pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-2880 or mtbethel.org. Dinner in the Dark presented by the North Cobb Lions Club. Experience what it’s like to eat dinner while being visually impaired or totally blind. Proceeds benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind. 6-10pm. Tickets $50. Brookstone Golf & Country Club, 5708 Brookstone Drive NW, Acworth. More Info: Eileen Alberstadt, 678-581-3708.
NOVEMBER 4
Mt. Bethel Elementary School Fun Run/Walk/5k. The Fun Run is dedicated to promoting health and fitness for people of all ages—especially children. 5k: 8am; One Mile Fun Run: 9am; 1/2 Mile Kindergarten Trot: 9:30am. $25. Mt. Bethel Elementary School, 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: mtbethel.blogs.com/funrun.
Wellstar Maternity & Baby Fair. Maternity or baby health information sessions and vendor booths. Four different session topics by medical professionals, door prizes and refreshments. 8:30am-2pm. Free. Wellstar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE. Marietta/East Cobb. More Info/Registration: 770-956-7827.
NOVEMBER 4 & 5
The Elegant Elf Marketplace presented by Sandy Springs Society. A high-end gift market showcasing an estimated 85 carefully selected local/East Cobb and regional vendors. All proceeds benefit 22 non-profit organizations. 9am-5pm. $5 entrance fee, free for children 10 and under. Lake Forest Elementary School, 5920 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs. More info: sandyspringssociety.org.
NOVEMBER 5
Car Wash to raise money for Pope High School Band Wind Symphony’s trip to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. 10am-2pm. McDonald’s, 3011 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: ameeks13@gmail.com.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: Artillery Demonstrations. Artillery (cannon) demonstrations show visitors the steps taken to fire cannons during the American Civil War. Each program lasts approximately 30-40 minutes and includes an explanation of the role of artillery during the Atlanta Campaign and at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. More info: 770-427-4686 ext.0.
NOVEMBER 6
First Monday Breakfast presented by the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce. Join fellow business professionals as T. Mark Miller, VP of High Performace Leadership at Chick-fil-A, shares the “Three Keys to Being a Successful Leader.” Miller will share his path to success at one of America’s favorite brands over his 40-year career, transitioning from one of the 16 first corporate employees to his executive position. At the breakfast, Miller will expand on how leadership development begins in the classroom. Celebrating our local educators, the Cobb County, and Marietta City School’s Teachers of the Year will also be presented with a one-year car lease from Ed Voyles Automotive Group. Chamber Member cost $30, General Admission cost $60. 7:30-9:30am. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta. More info and registration: cobbchamber.org/events/First-MondayBreakfast-6652/details.
NOVEMBER 7
Computer Basics. This class is for the computer novice. Students will be presented with basic computer terminology, a basic understanding of the parts of a computer, and information about using the keyboard and mouse. Prerequisite: none. Space is limited to 8 participants. 3-4pm. Free. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770- 509-2730.
School Holiday. Cobb County Schools Closed. NOVEMBER 9 Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Main Campus Open House for prospective families for the 2017-18 school year. 10am. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-0245 or mtbethelchristian.org.
Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit. Book signing lecture by Dan Millman, a former world champion athlete and best-selling author of 17 books. Dan’s work has had a significant impact on people from all walks of life, including leaders in the fields of health, education, business, sports, politics, entertainment, and the arts. 7:30pm. Tickets $35-$55. Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 678-819-9100 or unitynorth.org.
Planned Giving Seminar presented by Cobb Community Foundation. Topics include: Methods to maximize the value of donated assets, tax considerations and how they should impact your year-end gifting plans, and, other tools which enable you, your family, and your charity all to benefit simultaneously. 10-11:30am. Free. RSVP is requested. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info/RSVP: 770-859-2329 or nancy@cobbfoundation.org.
