The school year is kicking into full swing and that means a full calendar of activities all around 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. 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.
AUGUST 18
East Cobb Book Discussion Group. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month. 11am-12:30pm. New members and visitors are always welcome. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2730 or cobbcat.org.
Martinis and Music at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Live music, light refreshments, great art, a cash bar, and a lot of fun. 5:30-8:30pm. $10 general admission. Free for members. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art (MCMA), 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1444 or mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
AUGUST 18-19
MT. Bethel UMC Consignment Sale. August 18 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm. Free. Children’s Consignment Sale. August 18, 9am-7pm and August 19, 9am-12pm. The Fall Sale includes clothes, toys, games, outdoor toys, athletic gear, maternity, nursery, and baby items. No children or strollers allowed on the sales floor until 12pm on Friday (a loving Shopper’s Nursery is available for a small fee). All proceeds go to local and global missions. Please see our website www.mtbethelccs.com for more details.
AUGUST 18-20, 24-27, 31 & 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.
AUGUST 19
Lassiter Color Run. The 2-mile, untimed run will wind its way around the Lassiter High School campus through several multi-colored powder stations, followed by food, games and fun. 10am. Registration: $20. Run-day: $25. Also, inflatables, food, face painting and fun with a $5 wristband. The run will benefit Lassiter Cross Country and the Helping Hand Foundation. Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: Coach Freed, Scott.Freed@cobbk12.org or search for 2017 Lassiter Color Run on active.com.
Silent and Live Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Aloha to Aging. Enjoy delicious food, fun music and great buys on exciting getaways, special event tickets, gift baskets, jewelry, and much more. 6pm. Tickets: $40 in advance; $45 at the door. Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street NE, Marietta. More info: 770-722-7641 or alohatoaging.org/ways-of-giving/auction.
Summer Stars Concert featuring the Wasted Potential Brass Band. A New Orleans-style second line brass band. It’s what fun sounds like! Lawn opens at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. General Admission: Free. $40 for table of 8. Rain or shine. The Art Place-Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-2700 or theartplace.us.
Pope Band Recycling Day. August 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Metal – Electronics – Paint – Shredding. Saturday, August 19, 9am-4pm. Alan C. Pope High School. 3001 Hembree Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30062. For more info, email: popebandrecycling@gmail.com.
Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale brought to you by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples. August 19 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Everything you need for your family from tots to tweens! Strollers welcome! Electronic tagging, so a much faster checkout! 9am-2pm. Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. For more info: 678-235-8468 or sale@nowamom.org.
Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids Event. August 19 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Free. Lakeshore Learning Stores provide fun, free crafts every Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Visit Bit.ly/freecraftsforkids for the featured craft of the week or call your local Lakeshore Learning store for more details!
AUGUST 19 & 26
Family Canoe Day. This introduction to canoeing is for first-time paddlers, families with young kids, or adults coming back to the sport. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the nature center grounds afterwards. CNC provides all equipment. 10:30am-noon. $10/adult, $7/seniors. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
AUGUST 21
The Orange Duffel Bag (ODB) Initiative Annual Golf Classic. Brings together golfers from across Georgia in support of ODB’s work with students who are homeless, aging out of foster care or experiencing poverty. 8:30am-4pm. Registration: $150/person, $500/foursome. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 800-598-5150 or theodbi.org.
MacFarlane Nature Park Eclipse Viewing. August 21 @ 1:05 pm – 4:00 pm. EVERYONE INVITED!! August 21st, local viewing time in Marietta 1:05-4pm. Bring your own chairs, blankets and don’t forget your special glasses. FREE Parking and enjoy being with the community at this special happening. SEE you at the Park! McFarlane Nature Park, 280 Farm Rd Marietta GA 30067.
AUGUST 22
Fueling Your Body: Food 101. What you eat and how you prepare your food can help keep you healthy, boost energy levels and help prevent illness. 6:30-8pm. $10. WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org/classes-community-outreach.
AUGUST 24
Chattahoochee Sunset Sips: Electromatics. Come and enjoy some red-hot blues and jazz. Bring a picnic and grab a beverage or snack (beer and wine available for purchase). This is a laid back, family friendly music series. 6:30-9:30pm. $10/adult, $7/seniors. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
