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Shelia Edwards is running to build the future of Cobb County. She brings decades of government and civic leadership experience and will prioritize the needs of Cobb citizens. She will tighten the County’s belt by eliminating excess spending and increasing safety and security for all our residents. Shelia will make the county tighten its belt before asking citizens to do more. 
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Local Event: Shelia Edwards for Cobb County Chair

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Shelia Edwards for Cobb County Chair

Wednesday May 1, 2024: Shelia Edwards is running to build the future of Cobb County. She brings decades of government and civic leadership...

Kendra Scott

Local hunger relief group provides snacks for students at Marietta Title 1 schools 

PORCH-Marietta, an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to reducing food insecurity, announces its upcoming fundraiser in partnership with Kendra Scott Jewelry. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 5 from 3-5PM at Kendra Scott Jewelry at The Avenue East Cobb, in time for Mother’s Day and graduation shopping. 
The store will donate 20% of its proceeds to PORCH-Marietta to support their PORCH for Schools program. Through this initiative, PORCH provides healthy snacks for students in local Title 1 schools so they can stay fueled up and ready to learn all day. Hungry students can’t focus on learning, and teachers shouldn’t have to pay for students’ snacks themselves. 
“Every customer who mentions PORCH on 5/5 will make a positive impact on the lives of local students,” said Liz Platner, chapter leader of PORCH-Marietta. “We had funds to support 9 Cobb County and Marietta City schools in January and we hope to raise enough money to provide for these schools again next semester. Together, we can make a significant difference towards reducing food insecurity in our neighborhood." 
Fair Oaks Elementary teacher Carmen Meek commented, “Most of my students are newcomers to this country. These students have very little when they come, and the parents must work very hard to provide them with the things they need. As a teacher it is a blessing to know that the PORCH organization has been so generous, sending healthy and delicious snacks to my students. My students are learning and growing which can make for a long day at school. Many times they need that extra snack to finish their day. They look forward to receiving the snacks. I know their families appreciate it.”
PORCH Communities was started in 2011 in Chapel Hill, and there are now over 550 neighborhoods in 10 states serving their local communities. PORCH chapters have gathered and distributed more than $12.5 million worth of food to neighbors in need. The PORCH-Marietta chapter was founded in February 2022. 
Contributing non-perishable food to 6 local food pantries on a monthly basis is the flagship program of PORCH-Marietta. To date, PORCH-Marietta has donated over 64,000 pounds of food to these pantries. They collect food via monthly neighborhood food drives, based on customized wish lists from the pantries. Neighbors put the requested groceries out on their porch and volunteers pick it up and deliver it to the pantries. Currently there are 50 Marietta neighborhoods participating. To add your neighborhood to the team, contact <a href="mailto:marietta@porchcommunities.org">marietta@porchcommunities.org</a>.

Local Event: PORCH-Marietta Partners with Kendra Scott Jewelry to Combat Food Insecurity

Marietta

PORCH-Marietta Partners with Kendra Scott...

Sunday May 5, 2024: Local hunger relief group provides snacks for students at Marietta Title 1 schools 

PORCH-Marietta, an all-volunteer...

PORCH-Marietta Partners with Kendra Scott Jewelry to Combat Food Insecurity

Smyrna Market Village, 1265 W Spring St, Smyrna, GA, 30080

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There will be sun and shade perennials, hostas, ferns, hellebores, hydrangeas, lambs ears, annuals, groundcovers and a variety of native plants for sale.&nbsp; There will master gardeners to help with your gardening questions.&nbsp; This sale funds a scholarship program for a student majoring in horticulture.&nbsp; This is a great opportunity to purchase quality plants at affordable prices and help a worthy cause.&nbsp;

Local Event: Jonquil Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Smyrna-Vinings

Jonquil Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Sunday May 5, 2024: 
There will be sun and shade perennials, hostas, ferns, hellebores, hydrangeas, lambs ears, annuals, groundcovers and...

It's Cinco de Mayo Party time at Timbers. Come get your Karaoke on and celebrate at the friendliest bar in Smyrna. The party starts at 9pm. See ya there!

Local Event: Cinco de Mayo Karaoke @ Timbers in Smyrna

Cinco de Mayo Karaoke @ Timbers in Smyrna

Sunday May 5, 2024: It's Cinco de Mayo Party time at Timbers. Come get your Karaoke on and celebrate at the friendliest bar in Smyrna....

Arboretum and Pond

<h3>Adult Workshop: Grief Brief</h3>
Tuesday, May 7 10:00 a.m. Smyrna Arboretum Gazebo Ages: 18 and up No registration required
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Event Description: Lee Pratt will offer her nature-based GPS: Grief Processing Support, outside Smyrna Library on May 7. Participants will practice skills to process grief, outdoors. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a beach towel to sit on. Some chairs will be available. Speaker Bio: Lee Pratt is a Grief Guide who specializes in connecting grieving people to each other and back to nature. She has traveled and lived on five continents, working in the fields of Education, Sustainability, and Senior Care. Lee's goal is to build community-based grief care with a focus on healing in nature.

Local Event: Grief Brief: Nature & Grieving

Grief Brief: Nature & Grieving

Tuesday May 7, 2024: Adult Workshop: Grief Brief
Tuesday, May 710:00 a.m.Smyrna Arboretum GazeboAges: 18 and upNo registration...

Windy Hill Community Center

Before Slavery Experience Dance Classes!
Beginning May 9, 2024
Every 2nd &amp; 4th Thursday from 7:30-8:30p. $15 per class
At Windy Hill Community Center
1885 Roswell St SE Smyrna GA 30080
Register:
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888-247-4911 ext. 1
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*Experienced dancers - Contact us to schedule a tryout for our professional dance company.

Local Event: Before Slavery Experience Dance Classes!

Before Slavery Experience Dance Classes!

Thursday May 9, 2024: Before Slavery Experience Dance Classes!
Beginning May 9, 2024
Every 2nd &amp; 4th Thursday from 7:30-8:30p. $15 per...

FullScope Sports

Mark your calendars for an exhilarating evening of fitness and flavor! Join us on May 15th for Wine &amp; Workouts featuring the dynamic duo, Jeff and Lakeshia Wires of ReWired Fitness Training. Get ready to break a sweat with a full-body workout designed to challenge and inspire, followed by a delicious spread of nutritious snacks and beverages to refuel your body and soul. 

What to Expect:
<ul><li>💪 Full Body Workout with ReWired Fitness: Prepare to push your limits and ignite your inner strength with an invigorating workout led by Jeff and Lakeshia Wires. Their innovative training methods will leave you feeling empowered, energized, and ready to conquer any obstacle.</li><li>🥗 Nutritious Snacks and Beverages: Treat yourself to a well-deserved post-workout refuel with a selection of wholesome snacks and beverages curated to nourish your body and satisfy your taste buds.</li></ul>

Local Event: Wine & Workouts - Get ReWired!

Wine & Workouts - Get ReWired!

Wednesday May 15, 2024: Mark your calendars for an exhilarating evening of fitness and flavor! Join us on May 15th for Wine &amp; Workouts...

Save the Date!!! Join us as we present our final concert of our season! In collaboration with Vincent Thomas of&nbsp;VTDance, we'll have modern&nbsp;dance, energetic band music, and an immersive audience experience for this fun-filled program!
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Where: Lassiter Concert Hall
When: May 19, 2024 3:00pm
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Local Event: Tara Winds Community Band presents "Harmonies of Humor" 

Tara Winds Community Band presents "Harmonies...

Sunday May 19, 2024: Save the Date!!! Join us as we present our final concert of our season! In collaboration with Vincent Thomas...

Tara Winds Community Band presents "Harmonies of Humor" 

Thursday May 23, 2024: Before Slavery Experience Dance Classes!
Beginning May 9, 2024
Every 2nd &amp; 4th Thursday from 7:30-8:30p. $15 per...

Smyrna Community Center

Join Coach Vee for an engaging session exploring self-healing, goal setting, and work-life balance. Bring your toughest questions and leave with invaluable wisdom. 
Join us as our relationship expert coach assists you in formulating a personalized self-care wellness plan and setting achievable monthly goals. In addition, seize the opportunity to connect with like-minded women within our community to find accountability partners.
Don't let this chance pass you by; invest in your well-being today and start working towards a happier and healthier version of yourself. Our mission is to facilitate positive changes in your life, encouraging happy and healthy relationships with yourself and others. Together, let's pave the way for you to reach your unique vision of happiness and fulfillment.
Hosted by: Mindful Intentions Coaching Services
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Local Event: Begin Your Journey to Healing: Mindful Wellness Workshop and Networking

Begin Your Journey to Healing: Mindful Wellness...

Saturday June 1, 2024: Join Coach Vee for an engaging session exploring self-healing, goal setting, and work-life balance. Bring your...

Begin Your Journey to Healing: Mindful Wellness Workshop and Networking

Smyrna Public Library

<h3>Sunday Lecture: "Papermaking Around the World"</h3>
Sunday, June 2 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Smyrna Library Meeting Room Light refreshments will be served. Paper is a ubiquitous material, used in books to coffee filters to clothing and furniture. Discover the paper of papermaking and how different cultures developed techniques and uses for this material that allowed their societies to flourish and grow. From China to the Pacific Islands to India to Italy to Mexico and the Americas, find out about the tools and traditions of papermaking! Speaker Bio: Virginia Howell is the director of the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking in the Renewable Bioproducts Institute at Georgia Tech. She has been a museum professional for 25 years, working in historic sites, science, art, and history museums as an educator. A Tennessee native, Howell has lived in Smyrna for the last 9 years and is proud to have four different library cards to support her interest in paper-as-books.
 The Sunday Lecture series is sponsored by the <a href="https://www.foslga.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Friends of Smyrna Library</a>.

Local Event: Sunday Lecture: Papermaking Around the World

Sunday Lecture: Papermaking Around the World

Sunday June 2, 2024: Sunday Lecture: "Papermaking Around the World"
Sunday, June 23:00 - 4:00 p.m.Smyrna Library Meeting RoomLight...

Thursday June 13, 2024: Before Slavery Experience Dance Classes!
Beginning May 9, 2024
Every 2nd &amp; 4th Thursday from 7:30-8:30p. $15 per...

Thursday June 27, 2024: Before Slavery Experience Dance Classes!
Beginning May 9, 2024
Every 2nd &amp; 4th Thursday from 7:30-8:30p. $15 per...

Thursday July 11, 2024: Before Slavery Experience Dance Classes!
Beginning May 9, 2024
Every 2nd &amp; 4th Thursday from 7:30-8:30p. $15 per...

Thursday July 25, 2024: Before Slavery Experience Dance Classes!
Beginning May 9, 2024
Every 2nd &amp; 4th Thursday from 7:30-8:30p. $15 per...

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center

Crossing Over with John Edward live in Atlanta, GA – July 31, 2024!
See Psychic Medium John Edward live on tour!
This is your chance to be part of a live group audience to watch John Edward connect with the other side.
There will be question and answer sessions and messages from the other side.
Is someone waiting to talk to you?
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Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway
Ballroom A/B
Atlanta, GA 30339
Event 7:00pm - 9:00pm
There are two different ticket levels for this event.
Regular tickets: This ticket is good for one general admission seat into the 2-hour John Edward event.
VIP tickets: 
Each VIP ticket includes a 3-month subscription to Evolve Plus (John's new app). 
Also included in the as a VIP is the opportunity to stay after the event for a conversation, question and answer session with John and the other VIPs. 
This event lasts a minimum of 20 minutes right after the regular event. In addition to that each person holding a VIP ticket gets to bypass the regular line and join a special VIP line. In addition to the live event, VIPs will be given access to a special virtual event you can participate in from the comfort of your home ($100 value). That’s two events for the price of one!

Local Event: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live! 

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Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward...

Wednesday July 31, 2024: Crossing Over with John Edward live in Atlanta, GA – July 31, 2024!
See Psychic Medium John Edward live on tour!
This...

Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live! 

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