Yes, it doesn’t exactly feel like winter with another spring-like week on tap. But from the Official Blues Brother Revue concert at the Cobb Civic Center to a jazz concert at Kennesaw State and the Georgia Special Olympics Indoor Games, late January abounds with fun, energetic and educational activities for all ages. For even more options in and around East Cobb, check out our online calendar HERE!

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 www.chattnaturecenter.org.

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 JANUARY 22

Greetings Friend, Your Kind Assistance is Required presented by the Georgia Ensemble Theatre. World premiere comedy from Atlanta’s favorite playwright, Topher Payne. When retired schoolteacher Rhonda Charles opens an email in her spam folder with the subject line, “Greetings Friend your kind assistance is required,” the journey of a lifetime begins. Showtimes: Wednesday: 7:30pm, Thursday-Friday-Saturday: 8pm, Sunday: 2:30pm. Tickets start at $24.77. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info: 770-641-1260 or www.get.org.

THROUGH JANUARY 26

Man and Machine. This Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) exhibit features artwork from Cobb County students. Mon-Thurs: 10am-5pm. Call for weekend and evening hours. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2700 or theartplace.us.

JANUARY 19-21 

The Military Family Support Center On-site Sale. The sale is available to retired veterans and active duty personnel and their families who have been granted commissary privileges. This sale features grocery goods sold at cost plus a 5 percent surcharge, and features a stock assortment of about 1,000 items including fresh meat, fresh produce, chilled and frozen items. Thurs-Fri: 9am-5pm; Sat.: 9am-4pm. Military Family Support Center, 1901 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta (intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Terrell Mill Road). More info: Susan Edmonds, susan.edmonds2@deca.mil or 478-222-7618.

JANUARY 20-22

Special Olympics Georgia State Indoor Winter Games. Special Olympics athletes from around the state head to Cobb County for the Indoor Winter Games. Over 1,800 athletes from across the state of Georgia will participate in: Basketball, floor hockey, gymnastics, bowling, and roller skating. Opening ceremony Friday at 7:30pm. Free. Various events at various locations. More info/volunteer info: Paul McNeil, 770-414-9390, ext. 116 or paul.mcneil@specialolympicsga.org or www.specialolympicsga.org.

JANUARY 21

The Official Blues Brothers Revue recreates the music-infused comedy routine of the original team, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. 8-10pm. Tickets: $30. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8490.

JANUARY 23

Trey Wright, Some of My Best Friends are Saxophonists featuring Sam Skelton, Mace HIbbard, Marc Miller and Marlon Patton (in the photo above). 8-10pm. FREE. Kennesaw State University, Morgan Concert Hall at the Bailey Performance Center, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 470-578-6650 or boxoffice@kennesaw.edu.

JANUARY 25-FEBRUARY 25 (Saturdays)

Genealogy 101 presented by the Genealogy Society of Cobb County. 9:30am-12:30pm. Registration: 9am on January 28. Classes are free. If you wish to purchase a set of course materials, the notebook with class handouts are available for $39 if you register by January 11 or $59 thereafter. First Presbyterian Church, 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info/to register: www.cobbgagensoc.org.

JANUARY 26

ICM’s Celebration of Children Conference 2017. Sponsored by Interfaith Children’s Movement (ICM), this educational event is for anyone who is interested in learning more about service and advocacy opportunities for Georgia’s children. The conference will include panel discussions on issues facing Georgia’s children in juvenile justice, education, child protection, health care, and child poverty. Keynote: Duaine Hathaway, Executive Director, Georgia CASA. Forum: 10am-2pm. $10 for program and lunch. Marietta First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info/to register: www.celebrationofchildren.campaignsites.net.

The Nature Club Monthly Dine and Discover for Adults. Spend your night socializing with like-minded folks and learning from experts in the field. Learn about Susan Caster’s epic journey on the Pacific Crest Trail and beyond. For ages 16 and up. The potluck dinner starts at 7pm and the program starts at 8pm. $10/non-members. $5/members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.