Friday, April 26, 2013
This weekend get out to a book signing and dog rescue adoption event in East Cobb, a car show in Smyrna, "Plan 9 From Outer Space" on Marietta Square, and Good Mews Spring Flea Market.
Smyrna Car Show When: Sunday, April 28, 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna, GA Cost: Free What: Browse some of the most interesting and lovingly-restored cars in the metro area. Fun for the whole family and great food too. Spring Jonquil Festival When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 27 & 12-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 Where: Village Green in Downtown Smyrna Cost: Free What: More than 175 arts and crafts vendors will be featured, as well as local non-profits and festive food from area restaurants. Jonquil City Jog 5K When: 8 a.m., Saturday, April 27; Registration starts at 7 a.m. Where: Smyrna City Hall, 2800 King Street What: At the annual Peachtree Qualifier race this Saturday, April 27, you …
Friday, April 19, 2013
This weekend get out to a free community shred event in Smyrna, a day of baseball and family fun at Sewell Park or the Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw.
Circle of Prayer at Emory-Adventist Hospital When: Friday, April 19, 6 p.m. Where: Emory-Adventist Hospital, 3949 S Cobb Dr SE, Smyrna, GA What: Smyrna and Cobb County's faith community will join hands to form a "Circle of Prayer" Friday evening. Members of more than 300 churches in Cobb County have been invited to participate. Community Shred Event When: Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: 4624 Camp Highland Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30082 What: Petersen Partners of Prudential Georgia Realty and Smyrna’s Twisted Taco will be hosting a free community shred event. Big Shanty Festival When: Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, April 21 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Kennesaw on both sides of Main Street What: Come …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Looking for fun activities for the weekend? Tour Shoupade Park, a historic site featuring two of the nine remaining “Shoupades” built during the Civil War, or get up-close with over 40 vehicles at Touch-A-Truck.
Tour Shoupade Park - 2013 Phoenix Flies When: Saturday, March 16, All day Where: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Paces Mill, 3444 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA What: The River Line Historic Area’s Roberta Cook along with Mike Shaffer of the Kennesaw State University Civil War Center, will host tours of Shoupade Park. Reservations are required due to limited parking. Shoupade Park is a historic preservation site featuring two of the nine remaining “Shoupades” designed by Confederate Brigadier General Francis Asbury Shoup during the Civil War. Additional info can be found at the Atlanta Preservation Center’s website: atlantapreservationcenter.com/PF_Decennial. Global Impact Celebration When: Saturday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. Where: …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
This weekend get out to Locals Bar & Grill's first bike night; North Cobb High School Tennis Mixer & Silent Auction; the Strand Theatre's 2013 Vegas Show and more.
Smyrna Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast What: Proceeds go to local school programs. Sponsored local schools are Campbell High, Nickajack Elementary, Russell Elementary, and Griffin Middle School. When: Saturday, March 9 at 7 a.m. Where: Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna. Bike Night & Plowboys What: Come out to Locals Bar & Grill for its first bike night event. The night will be rocked with live music from Plowboys, freebies and food and drinks. When: Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Where: Locals Bar & Grill, 5399 Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth North Cobb High School Tennis Mixer & Silent Auction What: The North Cobb High School tennis team is hosting a tennis mixer and silent auction. The mixer is open to players of all …
Friday, March 1, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of weekend events, including the 3rd annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale, a murder mystery dinner, bingo, story time, an art show, a circus and more.
Celebrate the History of Smyrna's Brown Elementary What: This will be an opportunity for children, families, teachers and staff to come together to celebrate and reminisce about their time being a part of the school before it closes its doors. Where: Brown Elementary School, 3265 Brown Rd, Smyrna 30080 When: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 3 Piccadilly Circus What: The ‘Cossak Warriors’ on horseback; Motorcycle Nitro Cowboys in the globe of Death; camels and zebras performing with ponies; clowns and comedy acts and more. Where: Jim Miller Park Arena, 2245 Callaway Rd., Marietta 30008 When: Sunday, March 3 at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., 877-373-0477, thefuncircus.com Cost: Child General Admission: $8; Child Ringside VIP: $18; Adult: $28; Adult …
Friday, February 22, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties this weekend, including: breakfast with Beauty and the Beast, Find a Honey for Your Bunny and the Annual Animal Rescue Yard Sale.
"Bedside Manners" Dinner Theatre Dessert and Coffee Show When: Friday, Feb. 22, 8 pm; Feb. 23 Where: The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta Cost: $15.00 What: Poor Ferris has agreed to mind his sister’s seedy little English countryside Inn for the weekend while she’s away on vacation. It's a quite little place until two couples arrive; each sneaking off to the countryside for a weekend of forbidden romance. Dessert and Coffee shows are Feb. 21&22 and tickets are $15 at 8pm. Dinner show is Feb. 23 and tickets are $25. Breakfast with Beauty and the Beast Benefits Marietta High Drama Department When: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Chick-fil-A, 2555 Dallas Hwy SW, Marietta What: The Chick-fil-A will host Breakfast …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Feb. 15 through Feb. 17.
Douglasville Arbor Day Event What: Keep Douglasville Beautiful invites you to celebrate Arbor Day with tree plantings at Jessie Davis Park. The event will include an educational workshop led by a certified arborist, a tree planting demonstration and free pecan seedlings. Where: Davis Park, 7775 Malone St, Douglasville When: Friday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. "Beehive: The 60's Musical" What: Beehive is a rockin’ musical celebration of the girl groups who left their mark on 60’s music and on many of our lives. Relive music’s golden era and an empowering time in history with "The Name Game," "The Beat Goes On," "Respect," "Natural Woman," "My Boyfriend’s Back," "One Fine Day," "To Sir With Love," "It’s My Party," "Proud Mary," "Downtown" and more. …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Looking for fun activities this weekend? Check these events happenings in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Take a look at this roundup of events in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties, Feb. 8 through Feb. 10.
Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival in Smyrna What: Second Annual Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival. There will be live music, New Orleans-style fare, drink specials, and all kinds of oysters, including po' boy form. When: Friday, Feb. 8 to Tuesday, Feb. 12 Where: Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, 2840 S. Atlanta Road, Suite B, Smyrna Cost: Feb. 8: Free; Feb. 9: $5 advance, $10 at the door; Feb. 10: $5 advance, $10 at the door; Feb. 11: Free; Feb. 12: $5; More information: smyrnaoystermardigrasfest.com. Cupid Chase 5K Road Race What: PTS Sports is hosting a 5K for couples. More info at http://ptssports.com/events/pts-cupid-chase-5k/ When: 8 a.m. Saturday Where: PTS Sports, 4857 North Main St., Acworth Cost: $25 through Feb. 4 | $30 on race day …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Other weekend offerings include a gospel concert and a fashion show.
SATURDAY Cobb County School Board Visits Cobb GOP Breakfast When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday Where: 799 Roswell St. NE, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: Ask your school board representatives questions and listen to their plans to provide the best education for your children. Price: $10 Cobb Alcohol Taskforce Youth Council Summit When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: 492 North Marietta Pkwy. NE, Marietta | Get directions Why Go: Have fun with community peers who support alcohol and drug-free lifestyles. Price: Free, but registration is required. [UPDATE: All spots have been filled, and walk-ins are not allowed.] Relay for Life of Vinings-Smyrna Kickoff Party When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Hyatt Place Atlanta/Cobb Galleria, 2876 Spring Hill Pkwy. SE, …
