SPRING FORWARD WITH THESE COMMUNITY EVENTS: MARCH 10-17
Get ready to spring forward: Daylight saving time 2017 starts this Sunday, March 12. For many East Cobbers, adjusting the clocks to “spring forward” an hour and gain a little extra sunlight is a welcome change after the long, dark winter. Here are some local events to put a spring in your step! For even more to do around town, visit our events 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.
EVERY TUESDAY
Yoga. This class will help create body awareness, strengthen and stretch muscles and tissues, improve balance, posture and coordination. Appropriate for all levels of students. 12:15-1:15pm. $82.50 (April 4-June 20). WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org.
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 THURSDAY
Tai Chi. A mind-body practice that has its roots in ancient China, designed to cultivate the body’s vital energy (known as “chi”) and improve the flow of this energy through the body. 12-1pm. $67.50 (April 6-June 22). WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.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 MARCH 18
Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman and the Early Years of Rolling Stone. The magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary and Marietta Museum of History is the first location in Georgia to host this exhibit. Monday–Saturday: 10am-4pm. Admission: $7/Adult; $5/Seniors, Students. Museum Members and Children 5 and under are free. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, #200, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or MariettaHistory.org.
THROUGH MARCH 19
Smoke on the Mountain tells the story of a Saturday night gospel sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs. Thurs-Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2:30pm. Tickets: $22-$45. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta. More info: 770-426-4800 and theatreinthesquare.net
THROUGH MARCH 25
The Great American WEST: Featured works from Booth Western Art Museum. This exhibit will feature works on loan from the Booth Western Art Museum that survey the Western landscape, culture and history through the fine art of painting and sculpture. Tuesday–Friday: 11am 5pm; Saturday: 11am-4pm; Sunday: 1-4pm. Adults: $8; Students (6-18 or with ID): $5; Seniors (65+): $5; Members: Free. Children (Under 6): Free Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1444 or mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
MARCH 8
My First Story Time. This structured program lasts 15 to 30 minutes and is for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 15 months and their parent or caregiver. There will be an additional 10 to 15 minutes for the babies to interact with each other, and parents or caregivers. 10:15-10:45am. Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-4964 or cobbcat.org.
MARCH 8, 15 & 22
Soul Maps Series: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World. A three-week course where you will experience spiritual counseling from a master of Kabbalah and the nature of the soul. Come to understand the source of guilt, conflict, and confusion, and find useful strategies for developing joy, purpose, and direction in everyday life. 8pm. Cost: $25. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-4412 or chabadofcobb.com.
MARCH 10-12
Cobb County Library Book Sale hosted by The Cobb County Library and The Friends of the Library. Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 1-5pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2332 or cobbcat.org.
MARCH 10-19
The Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at Bulloch Hall. The Quilt Show is a tradition in North Fulton County and across Georgia. Enjoy a delightful variety of quilts on display throughout Bulloch Hall. 10am-4pm. Meet the Artist reception with Elizabeth Barton, Sunday, March 19, 2-4pm. $8/adults. $7/seniors. $6/child, 6-18. Monday–Saturday: Sunday: 1-4pm. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731 or bhqgshow@ gmail.com.
MARCH 11
For Pets’ Sake. Visit miniature horses, fancy-breed cats, and senior dogs at this pet-friendly open event. 20% of sales by pet-themed and select gallery vendors will be shared among the non-profit groups supported. 10am-4pm. Free. MarketPlace 120, 562 Wylie Road SE, Marietta.
More info: 678-540-7511 or marketplace120.com.
MARCH 11
Walton Band Garage Sale. Two gymnasiums filled with furniture, electronics, baby items, sporting goods, clothing, books, linens, holiday, housewares, lighting, games, toys, bikes and so much more All proceeds to benefit the Walton Band and Guard program. 8am-3pm. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Walton High School, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 678-719-9267 or waltonband.org/garagesale.
Wheeler Recycling Day. Want to clean up but not just throw everything out on the curb? Check out the list of more than 50 acceptable items at wheelerbands.org. 9am-3pm. East Cobb Middle School, 380 Holt Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-595-6439 or wheelerbands.org.
MARCH 12
Celtic Woman. Multi-platinum international music sensation Celtic Woman presents Voices of Angels a captivating new show for 2017. Voices of Angels showcase the angelic voices of Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin, Eabha McMahon and introduces the breathtaking new Celtic violinist Tara McNeill, accompanied by a group of equally talented musicians and dancers whose exceptional skill and high energy bring a fresh fusion to centuries of musical and cultural tradition. 3pm. $33-$99. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or cobbenergycentre.com.
Purim in the Jungle. Featuring drum circle, animal crafts, Megillah reading, dinner under a jungle canopy. 4:30-6:30pm. $15/person; $46/per family. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/RSVP: 770-565-4412 or chabadofcobb.com.
MARCH 14
Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Combos. Performance features several student jazz combos followed by Jazz Ensemble I directed by Sam Skelton, Director of Jazz Studies. 8pm. Tickets: $10-15. Kennesaw State University, Bailey Performance Center, 1000 Chastain Road, Bldg. 30, Kennesaw. More info: 470-578-6650 or boxoffice@kennesaw.edu
WellStar’s Wellness for Women Series. Join an interactive evening learning about information on menopause and the aging woman. Menopause affects every woman in time, and although it’s not a disease, menopause can have a big impact on a woman’s life. The good news: there are many ways to manage menopause. 6-8pm. Free. WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Rd, Marietta. More info: 770-956-STAR (7827) or WellStar.org.
MARCH 16
FREE Health Screening Day provided by Northside Hospital. 9am-1pm. Call for appointment time (preferred), walk-ins accepted last check-in at 12:30pm. Free. Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-552-6400 Ext. 6019.
MARCH 16-18
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.edmonds2@deca.mil or 478-222-7618.
MARCH 16-19
Damn Yankees presented by Pebblebrook High School. Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. Thurs-Sat: 8pm; Sun: 3pm. $20 + fees. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8490.
MARCH 17-19
American Craft Council Atlanta Show with more than 225 of the top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor artists from across the country. Friday: 10am-8pm; special Friday evening admission: $5 after 5pm. Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 11am-5pm. $13/ticket. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 612-206-3100, craftcouncil.org/atlanta.
