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Front cover photo taken by Michael Drewitz of Michael’s Photography.
Cheryl Weldon, President
With an average median household income of $70,741. East Cobb residents have some of the highest income levels in the metro Atlanta area, in the state of Georgia, and in the United States. Drive around East Cobb and one cannot help but notice the expensive cars, subdivision after subdivision of beautifully landscaped homes, and other symbols of wealth. For many East Cobbers they are fulfilling the American Dream. For so many more East Cobb residents, the “American Dream” includes showing more concern for things other than money by building a strong, healthy community.
This edition of the EAST COBBER as well as our past publications, features those East Cobbers that are giving back to their community and helping those in need--from our front cover person, Roselle Wilkinson, East Cobb’s Citizen of the Year, to the master gardeners (see page 10) as well as the PTA leaders promoting parenting classes (see page 8). The Club Calendar and Support Groups pages burst with groups that come together on a regular basis to help those in need whether it be a MOMs Club or a service club.
It is gratifying to hear that many of you have responded to EAST COBBER stories by donating money or giving of your time or passing along a piece of information to help those in need. That’s what this paper is all about! Consider the EAST COBBER an idea book and/or catalog on how East Cobbers are living the “American Dream.”
Cynthia M. Rozzo Founder/Publisher
P.S. As the last hurrah of winter and the first whisper of spring arrives, this edition features our first annual Home and Garden Guide. This special section (pages 12-21) features some local resources and advice to improve your precious investment, your home. Enjoy!
On the Cover
On this month’s front cover is Roselle Wilkinson, who was named 2009 East Cobb Citizen of the Year. The Cobb Chamber of Commerce presented Roselle Wilkinson with the 2009 East Cobb Citizen of the Year award at the East Cobb Area Council breakfast meeting last fall.
Wilkinson has been an active member in the East Cobb community for over 17 years as a volunteer and business owner. She has been active in volunteering for civic and community organizations including Civitan international, East Cobb Civitan, Camp Big Heart Civitan, Atria and Sunrise Assisted living Centers and Adopt-A-Highway Program. Roselle has been the chairperson of the East Cobb Civitan’s silent auction and wine tasting fundraiser. Over the past seven years, the East Cobb Civitan Club has collaborated with the Friends of the East Cobb Park using the annual silent Auction and Wine Tasting for raising funds for the park. Since forming this partnership, the East Cobb Civitan Club has donated over $85,000 to the East Cobb Park. “i have met wonderful people through the East Cobb Civitan Club . . .it is a dynamic, caring group of volunteers that work hard to put their actions & money where their heart is,” says Roselle.
Wilkinson is the president of Corporate Risk Advisors, inc., an independent insurance agency. When not working or volunteering, Roselle enjoys cooking, gardening, reading and dancing in an adult jazz class at Dance Stop Studios.
in June, Roselle will have been married to her husband, Craig, for 30 years. They have one “terrific” son, Michael, who is a Junior at Walton High School.
KEEP A LEVEL HEAD IN
Leaving a 401(k) with a previous employer could mean leaving it alone with no one to watch over it.
You have only so many years to prepare for retirement. That’s why contributing to your IRA is so important. Fortunately, you still have time to maximize your 2009 IRA contribution before the April 15 deadline.
Amid recent market volatility, we’ve seen substantial upswings and downturns. But when the market reacts one way, it doesn’t mean you should, too. The actions you take today can significantly impact your financial future. So before you alter your investment strategy, schedule a financial review. We can help you stay focused despite the market’s recent disappointments and find opportunities for the long term.
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Student Sends School Supplies to Afghanistan
Benjamin Ringenberg, age 10, heard through his mother’s friend, CPL Eric Sieber, stationed in Afghanistan, that the children in the soldier’s village had no school supplies. The soldier shared that the children begged the soldiers for any sort of paper to write on, even gum wrappers, to use for school. Ben decided it would be easy to ask friends and family for school supplies that could be shipped. Benjamin collected about 350 pencils, 576 crayons, 108 colored pencils and 3,744 sheets of paper. The children were also sent construction paper, markers, erasers, and even some stickers! After the supplies were delivered to CPL Eric Sieber in Afghanistan, Ben said, “It really is easy to help, anyone can do it and it feels amazing!” Benjamin is a fourth-grader at The Wood Acres School.
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High School Girl Athletes Honored
On February 8, the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Health, Physical Education and Sport Science Department along with the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Georgia AHPERD) sponsored their 20th annual recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day by hosting the Bobbie Bailey Awards ceremony. This ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of local high school female athletes from Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, Bartow and Douglas counties, as nominated by their respective schools.
The following East Cobb athletes were honored at this very special sports banquet:
• Whitney Okvist - Kell High School - Fastpitch Softball
• Hilary Lynch - Lassiter High School - Fastpitch Softball, Track and Field
• Mary Hoey - Pope High School – Volleyball
• Liz Braun - Sprayberry High School - Swimming
• Caroline Sullivan - Walton High School - Cross Country and Track and Field
• Allison Brackin - Wheeler High School - Cross Country & Track and Field.
The awards are named for Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey, a long time friend and benefactor of Kennesaw State University academics and athletics. During the ceremony, the successes of KSU women’s athletic teams were also recognized.
Allison Brackin Wheeler High School
liz Braun Sprayberry High School
Mary Hoey Pope High School
Hilary lynch lassiter High School
Whitney Okvist Kell High School
Caroline Sullivan Walton High School
PTA Sponsors Parenting Programs
By Stephanie Holden, Chair, Parent/Family Involvement Committee, East Cobb County Council PTA
It takes a village to raise a child. It’s an old African proverb that has become a popular saying, but what does it really mean? Everyone in our community has a role in helping our youth: parents, grandparents, family members, teachers and schools, coaches, the faith community, friends and neighbors.
We live in a time when people are more connected than ever through the 24 hour news cycle, cell phones, social networking sites, and Twitter. And yet, many parents feel isolated and find that parenting is difficult, if not impossible, in our culture. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when we see so many bad examples in the media. Too many times, parents give in and let their children do things they don’t feel comfortable with because “everyone else is doing it.” There is also a parent peer pressure of wanting our kids to be accepted and popular. How many times have you thought, “I’m not sure this is the right thing, but I don’t want my child to be left out.” If you talk with parents one-onone they probably feel the same way.
There are programs that can break the isolation and help parents. One program called Parent to Parent from The Passage Group is being offered by the East Cobb County Council (ECCC) PTA to all East Cobb schools. Parent to Parent is a prevention program that creates a network of parents to help raise healthy, responsible and independent kids despite our increasingly toxic culture. Created by Bill Oliver, a former Walton parent after his daughter got involved in drugs, it has reached over 3 million parents in 18 years.
It works like this: a small group of parents (20 or less) watch a DVD presentation and hold discussions with a trained facilitator for 4 weekly sessions. Some of the topics discussed are:
• putting yourself in the way of our powerful culture
• signs and symptoms of a healthy child and knowing the difference
• using trust as a tool to develop good character
• ways to raise an unhealthy child
• the importance of a positive belief system
• managing the internet in your home
• common traps parents fall into with children
• how to prevent kids from using drugs and alcohol.
It’s time to get back to basics, talk, and get to know each other so we can help our children grow into responsible adults. We aren’t naïve to think we can bring back the good old days, but think about what you want for your children: respect for themselves and others, being accountable, responsible, and independent, among other things. Certain values never go out of fashion. Our community will benefit too. Remember the village? Our children will inherit it.
Ask your school if they are offering Parent to Parent or contact Stephanie Holden at involvement@ecccpta.org to find out how to bring the program to your school.
Stephanie Holden is the chair of the Parent/Family Involvement Committee at the East Cobb County Council PTA. She is also the Parent/Family Involvement Chair at Dodgen Middle School. An East Cobb resident for the past 10 years, Stephanie lives in the Chestnut Springs subdivision with her husband, Toby, and two children.
Remember to Register to Vote
Voting is the method by which citizens can express their preference as to who forms their government at all levels: local, state and national. This year, there are many local and state public officials up for re-election and elected offices open for new candidates. With that in mind, the EAST COBBER encourages readers to register to vote by providing the voter registration information info below.
Primary Election/Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline: June 21, 2010 Election Date: July 20, 2010
Primary Runoff
Voter Registration Deadline: June 21, 2010 Election Date: August 10, 2010
Special Election (if needed)
Voter Registration Deadline: August 23, 2010 Election Date: September 21, 2010
General Election (Governor)
Voter Registration Deadline: October 4, 2010 Election Date: November 2, 2010
General Runoff
Voter Registration Deadline: October 4, 2010 Election Date: November 30, 2010
For more information about registering to vote, call Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration at 770-528-2300 or visit www.cobbelections.org.
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Cobb Master Gardeners A Cut Above the Rest
Master Gardeners are residents of the local community who take an active interest in gardening and in sharing their knowledge with others. “Cobb Master Gardeners are residents of our community with an interest in learning more about research-based horticultural practices and sharing that knowledge with others in our community. Cobb County has the most active Master Gardener Program in the state with just over 250 Master Gardeners working at 14 ongoing projects and many activities,” explains Carolyn Gentry, Coordinator of Cobb County’s Master Gardener program.
Master Gardener Classes are conducted annually in every state in the country. Cobb County classes are conducted each year on Tuesdays in January, February and March from 9am to 3pm and are taught by Professors and Extension Agents of the University of Georgia. Classes are college-level with a midterm, final and lots of reading and study. Because the program in Cobb County is so desirable and enrollment is limited, we send out applications each year in September and hold interviews in October. Interviews and selections for the program are conducted by a peer group of veteran Master Gardeners. Selections are based on gardening expertise, willingness to learn and your desire to give back volunteer hours within your community. Master Gardeners are volunteers with a teaching and service mission.
In addition to classroom attendance, upon completion of the training program, Master Gardeners are required to give back 50 hours of volunteer service in their community by working at three or more of our Master Gardener projects and by answering questions at the Extension Office Horticulture Hotline. The Master Gardener projects and Hotline activities are scheduled Monday thru Friday, 8am – 5pm. While several of Cobb’s Master Gardeners have full-time jobs with some flexibility, most of our presentations and volunteer work generally occur during Monday through Friday. Carolyn notes, “The Master Gardener (MG) program in Georgia just celebrated its 30th anniversary. Cobb County has two of only three 30-year MGs in the state. These folks have worked in support of the program continuously for 30 years. We have several 20-year folks and many who have volunteered for 10. This is unusual in volunteering where attrition usually happens at 3 years.”
Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County have also scheduled their annual Garden Tour for May 15. Master gardeners open their gardens to the public and a plant sale and plant clinic is also planned. For more information or to request an application to become a Master Gardener, call the Cobb County Extension Office at 770-528-4070.
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Isn’t it time we just go back to the basics?
Remember the times when you were treated like family? You never worried about experiencing discomfort or feeling rushed? Your Dentist remembered your name? You saw the same faces each time you returned to the office? You had the confidence that the doctor and staff cared about you and your family? An understanding when unexpected dental needs surfaced, that quality dental care would still be affordable and your Dental Insurance would be accepted? Isn’t it time we just go back to the basics? We’re going there. A return to quality, comprehensive dental care with a heart. No extra frills, bells and whistles…just quality dental care and old-fashioned customer service. As a new patient in our practice, you can count on us to treat you with respect, in a caring, safe and comfortable environment. We are here to protect not just your dental health, but your budget. And that’s something you don’t have to question. At Shallowford Creek Family Dentistry, we’re just here to make you smile.
Tax Tips For Homeowners
It is everywhere in the news today - the recession continues, the unemployment rate is high, and many real property values may have declined over the past year. Local governments collect taxes from property owners based on the value of their property. A quick review of your property tax bill will indicate the amounts you pay to your County, State, City, and School Board for the services they provide.
The County Board of Assessors determines the fair market value of all real and personal property in the county. The board then applies the statutory 40% to that appraisal to establish the ‘Assessed Value’. It is this Assessed Value less any qualified exemptions which is then calculated against the appropriate millage rates to determine the tax amount.
With the current housing market, it is more important than ever to review the value of your home or other real property. If you believe your value is too high, now is the time to act.
Real estate property owners in Georgia may request an adjustment of the 2009 fair market value of their property from January 1 to April 1, 2010. The property owner must file a Taxpayer’s Return of Real Property with their County Board of Assessors. In Cobb County, the form is available at the Board of Assessors website: www.cobbassessor.org. Useful information about your property value and those of comparable value in your community are also available at the Cobb County Board of Assessors website.
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Information regarding Cobb County property tax bills, including millage rates and exemptions can be found on the web site of the Cobb County Tax Commissioner at www.cobbtax.org.
There are a variety of property tax exemptions available to qualifying homeowners which vary from city to city. Basic Homestead Exemption, School Tax (age 62) Exemption, State Age 65 and age 65 $4000 Exemption (Income Limit), and Disability Exemption (Income Limit) are just a few of the exemptions available. You must apply for all exemptions on or before April 1, 2010, to affect the 2010 tax year. If you have questions or need assistance please visit the Cobb County Tax Commissioner at www.cobbtax.org or call 770-5288600.
What is your favorite gift for the home?
Our favorite is our line of home cleaning products which is also a bath and body line called Caldrea. It features delicious-smelling, earth-friendly items such as countertop cleansers, dish soap liquid, stainless cleaners and linen sprays as well as lotions and candles. All items are made with essential oils and do not contain harsh chemicals such as ammonia or chlorine. It is every employee’s favorite line in the store and we are all addicted to the dish soap liquid!
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Owner Owner, All-Star Chem-Dry
What about getting pet stains out?
aPet urine odor in carpet is a problem that requires major restoration work, not just a simple carpet cleaning and treating. Urine deposited on carpet can penetrate the fibers and contaminate both the backing of the carpet and the flooring material below the carpet. As the urine dries, the liquid evaporates but the urine crystals become even more concentrated and pungent. Simple cleaning will not remove this odor. Chem-Dry’s revolutionary P.U.R.T.® is specially formulated to eliminate urine odors and has shown excellent results on even the most severe urine damage. AllStar Chem-Dry® professionals will perform a FREE PET URINE ANALYSIS (with carpet cleaning service) using a black light (and their noses!) to identify the severity of the problem and recommend a solution that can permanently remove the odor.
I am considering remodeling my kitchen or bath, but the thought of it just seems so overwhelming. What do you recommend if I am just getting started in the process?
I always recommend you keep it simple in the beginning. Make a list of your likes and dislikes about the existing kitchen or bath. Use remodeling magazines available at any drugstore for ideas about colors, styles and features you want incorporated. Finally, quiz contractors about their design process before you hire them. Many companies have great carpenters, but leave you holding the bag on ideas to make a room look great.
Jim
Sessoms Owner, Clean Complete
Shane Benefield Owner, SB Fields Remodeling
Why should I use a professional maid service company versus using an independent cleaner?
Using a professional maid service has the following advantages: 1) Removes your legal responsibility to file year-end IRS taxes and forms for household employees; 2) Removes personal liability associated with accidents that may occur in your home; 3) We perform thirdparty background checks, drug testing, and professionally train our cleaners; 4) Companies carry General Liability insurance, Workers Compensation insurance, and a business license; and, 5) We offer professionalism, dependability, consistent quality, efficiency, and no “personal baggage”.
How is Painting Plus different from other companies?
At Painting Plus we pride ourselves on simple basic core beliefs including respect for the individual: our customers, workmen and material suppliers. Because referrals and repeat business contribute to our core growth, we strive to provide value, honesty and commitment to our customers by marketing our product knowledge, excellent service and business vision. Our customers communicate with one company and our staff of experts as their project progresses ensuring their satisfaction which we believe is one of our biggest assets.
Charlie Dallavalle Owner, Painting Plus
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East Cobb Civic Association Helps Homeowners
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East Cobb Civic Association board members: Steve s Markey, Sarah Brand, Marvin Shams, Jill Flamm, David Hong, linda Carver, Helga Hong, Eric Jacobson, and Don Farrell (Missing: Trish Steiner).
The East Cobb Civic Association (ECCA) was founded in 1982 to promote and maintain the community, lifestyle and camaraderie many residents moved to East Cobb Community to enjoy. The ECCA Board and members work to influence Cobb County government’s decisions, initiatives, and zoning and variance rulings that impact East Cobb homeowners and neighborhoods. Members are kept aware of important community meetings and issues and are encouraged to be active in voicing their support or concerns.
“Although we are well-known for being watchdogs on current zonings, the ECCA also weighs in on code enforcement, land use and transportation policies and the Johnson Ferry Corridor Study,” says Jill Flamm, ECCA’s president. ECCA also participates in Keep Cobb Beautiful activities such as the Adopt-A-Mile program, tree plantings, electronic recycling, document shredding and “Bring-One-for-Chipper”.
Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month, except for November and December, when they are held the third Wednesday. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are usually held at the East Cobb Government Service Center. Check www.eastcobb.net for location and speaker information.
“We select interesting speakers who share their expertise about local issues . . . we want visitors and members to come to a meeting and walk out knowing a little bit more about Cobb County,” says Jill.
The East Cobb Civic Association has given ordinary citizens and homeowners associations a voice in their community, helped them identify problems and deliberate solutions, and empowered them to become active civic participants.
Citizens of the East Cobb community seeking assistance from the ECCA, or who would like to bring an issue to the ECCA’s attention, are encouraged to contact Jill Flamm through the ECCA website. She can assist in gathering the necessary information and resources available from the ECCA to help you.
The East Cobb Civic Association is a “grass roots” organization, and is 100% dependent on volunteers. Annual dues are $30 for individuals, $75 for subdivisions with fewer than 75 homes and $135 for subdivisions with 75 or more homes. For more information about the East Cobb Civic Association, visit www.eastcobb.net.
It’s time for Spring Cleaning! Dust off those shelves, air out the house and refresh from your winter hibernation? Mommy Management is the answer to your springtime home organizational projects. Mommy Management offers many services to help get you organized, including: home and financial organization, chore charts, household management plans, grocery lists, study skills help for the ADD child, and hourly personal assistant work. Whether it’s your office that needs organizing or your house that needs to be de-cluttered or your bills that need to be paid, we can do it. For a more in depth look at our services, please visit our website: www.MommyManagementInc.com
What will give me the most impact when looking at the front of our home curb appeal?
So many times people are looking towards plant specific ideas when they really need to step back and look at the setting for the home. Many times it’s removing plants that “cover” or crowd the house, looking at how the walkway leads up too and presents the house. The key is how the hardscape and plantings lead the eye to the front of the house.
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I have always heard that maintenance agreements are a waste of money so why should I purchase one for my heating and air conditioning system?
For many items a maintenance agreement could very well be a waste of dollars. However, your HVAC system is a major financial investment and in most cases some component of your system is at work 24/7. When you think about it –your home climate system has more working hours than your automobile which you maintain on a regular basis. Also, a properly maintained system is more efficient, has fewer breakdowns, will keep you more comfortable and will last longer. In fact, according to a study at Louisiana State University, a properly maintained system can save an average of $50.00 per month over a poorly maintained system.
Why do I need an inventory for my home or office?
aJust buying insurance to cover your home and contents isn’t enough. You must provide documented proof of ownership to receive a settlement covering the full extent of your loss. Before your insurance company can even begin processing your claim, it will need a full inventory describing in detail exactly what has been lost or damaged. Be prepared before disaster strikes.
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With summer fast approaching and humidity and temperatures rising, what can I do to minimize mildew growth on my exterior paint?
aPreventative maintenance and a properly applied high-quality paint are paramount to minimizing mildew growth. Preventative maintenance such as a yearly power washing removes mildew growth before it becomes a problem. Also, you should avoid the use of “economy paints” that have insufficient mildewcide to combat mildew growth.
Why do people need regular carpet cleaning?
aMost people don’t realize what’s hiding in the fibers of their carpet, rugs, furniture, draperies and mattresses! There’s dust, dirt, grime, odors, fleas, dead skin, hair from your pets and household allergens that can cause problems for you and your family! In addition, regular carpet cleaning can actually prolong the life of your carpet! Let our professionals help keep your carpets and upholstery looking & smelling like new. Phone 770-443-2532 for an appointment!
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Why is surge suppression so important?
aOur inclement weather in Georgia produces a lot of powerful storms that cause lightning and other forces of nature. During thunderstorms, lightning can strike miles away and still cause massive surges through your electrical system. Most of today’s electronics are very sensitive to these surges and can fail rather easily. In some cases, homeowners insurance will not cover damages to your electronics and appliances due to surges. We recommend to every homeowner to have a whole house surge protection installed by a licensed electrician. Their warranties are great and the peace of mind is worth every penny spent.
Residents Need to Register for CodeRED Emergency Notification System
Cobb County is launching a reverse-911 system called CodeRED. The system allows officials to quickly communicate time-sensitive messages to targeted areas or the entire county. This will be especially helpful in delivering important information during an emergency. The system is only as effective as the telephone-number database supporting it, so residents are strongly encouraged to add their home and mobile phone numbers. All businesses should register, as well as residents who have unlisted numbers, have changed their phone numbers or addresses within the past year, or use cell phones or VoIP phones as their primary numbers. Register by visiting www.cobbcounty.org/911 and clm is important to register cell phone numbers as well. The information provided will only be used for emergency notification purposes.
Why is an outdoor burning ban needed in Cobb?
Metro Atlanta, including Cobb County, is one of the areas of Georgia designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as “non-attainment” areas for ozone and particle pollution. Limiting open burning during the hot and sunny months of Smog Season will help decrease these pollutants and help improve air quality and health in Cobb County.
Why
is burning outside harmful?
Outdoor burning contributes to smog, which can cause health and breathing problems for children, the elderly and the physically active. The heat and sunlight of summer reacts with the smoke and other emissions to create ground level ozone – a key component of smog. In turn, ground level ozone can cause inflammation and permanent damage to the lungs, even at very low levels.
The problem is such that metro Atlanta residents are regularly advised of air quality through smog alerts issued by the Environmental Protection Division and Clean Air Campaign. These alerts, among other uses, warn of times that residents should avoid outdoor activity.
When is “Smog Season”?
Open burning is banned during “Smog Season,” which is May through September. These months are the hottest, sunniest times of the year, when the weather can intensify the creation of smog.
What are the rules of the outdoor burning ban?
Don’t burn anything outside from May 1 through September 30, unless you fall under one of the following exemptions:
• Recreational Fires: Cannot be within 25 feet of structure or combustible materials. Must be constantly attended. Must be completely extinguished.
• Bonfires (permit required): Must be completely out by 10:30pm.
• Cooking fires (e.g., barbecue grill or pit) Food must be for immediate human consumption.
• Fires in an outdoor fireplace or chimenea.
For more detailed information on open burning, contact Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services at 770-528-8000. Call 770-528-8310 or 8312 to request a bonfire permit.
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 Monday and Friday Guided Tour of the Strand. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. 10am. $5. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.
Tuesdays
lunch and learn. Join Rabbi Ephraim Silverman for food for thought and discover “the inside story” of the weekly Torah portion. Noon-1pm. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-565-4412 or www.chabadofcobb.com.
Every Saturday Free Arts and Crafts classes at Lakeshore Learning Materials. Make a crazy kaleidoscope, pot o’ gold bank, bird feeder or a puppet pal! 11am-3pm. Ages 3 and up. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-5783100 or www.lakeshorelearning.com.
Sundays
Kabbalah Café. Delve into the mystical secrets of Judaism based on the Chassidic teachings of Tanya. This tale of two souls will give you the tools to understand yourself in unprecedented ways. 9:30-10:30am. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-565-4412 or www.chabadofcobb.com.
Through March 27
PostSecret, an exhibition of more than 400 postcards bringing together some of the secrets that Frank Warren has received as a community art project he started in November 2004 by handing out postcards to strangers and leaving them in public places in the DC area. Each self-addressed card invited people to anonymously share a secret that had to be true and had never been told to another person. Free. Monday-Thursday: 11am-3pm. Also Wednesday-Thursday: 7-9pm. The Art Gallery, Horace Sturgis Library, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-499-3223 or www.kennesaw.edu.
Through March 30
Family Dance-Off. Primrose Schools is accepting 30-second home videos of your family’s best dance moves. Upload your video at www.FamilyDanceoff.com and win $5,000 and a donation in your name to your local Children’s Miracle Network hospital. Two runners-up will each receive a Wii Fit Bundle. Each weekly finalist will be awarded a Flip Video camera. View and vote daily for your favorite. More info: Primrose School of Sprayberry, 770-578-4832.
March 4-7
The All Night Strut! A slick slice of yesteryear with sublime music and unbeatable energy that’s perfect for the new generation of Swing fans as well as die-hard devotees. February 19-21, 25-27, March 4-5: 8pm. February 28, March 7: 2pm. March 6: 2pm & 8pm. $32-$38. The Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. More info: 404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
March 5-7
Cobb County library Book Sale Friday & Saturday: 9am5pm. Sunday: 1-5pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2342.
23rd Annual Jazz on Tap 2010 – The Metro Atlanta Jazz & Tap Dance Festival hosted by DanceFest Performances: Friday at 7:30pm. Saturday at 2pm & 7:30pm. Sunday at 2pm. $15/adults. $10/students & children. Master Classes held Saturday & Sunday. $17/class. Southern Polytechnic State University, Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-516-7229 or www.dancefestinc.com.
March 5-7, 12-13
Frost/Nixon, the interview that sealed a president’s legacy, presented by Blackwell Playhouse. Friday-Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm. $18/adults. $16/seniors, youth, military & teachers. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 678-213-3311 or www.blackwellplayhouse.com.
March 6
Sope Creek Stampede benefiting Sope Creek Elementary School. 9am. $23. Register in advance at Sope Creek Elementary School, 3320 Paper Mill Road, Marietta. Race day registration starts at 7am. More info: 770-916-7085.
2nd Annual “Celebrating History through Her Story” hosted by The League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb and the YWCA of Northwest Georgia featuring a panel of women entrepreneurs. 10am-12pm. Free but registration required. Workforce Development and Conference Center, Chattahoochee Technical College, 980 South Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: Kimberly Jorgensen, 770-423-3577 or womenhistory@ywcanwga.com.
Teen Job Fair sponsored by the ECCC PTA. Seasonal employers from grocery store chains, summer camps, life guards and vacation bible schools will be on hand along with over 85 local businesses supplying applications for teens to take with them and interview later at those participating stores. There will also be a list of community service opportunities for teens and tips on how to interview, write a resume and how to fill out an online application. Suited for ages 15 and up. 11am-1pm. Mt. View Community Center, 4100 Sandy Plains Drive, Marietta. More info: jimpatgiul@aol.com.
lewis Black, stand up comedian, actor and author. 8pm. $40.50-$73. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.
Julianne Hough, twice champion of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and now country singer with tope of the chart recordings. 8pm. $40. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8490 or prca.cobbcountyga.gov.
March 6 & 13
Hansel and Gretel presented by Blackwell Playhouse. 11am and 3pm. $8. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 678-213-3311 or www.blackwellplayhouse.com.
First Sunday Family Day at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. 1-4pm. Free museum admission includes an afternoon of fun activities for the family. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1444 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
Martini Madness Vi, annual silent auction and casino night benefiting the Congregation Etz Chaim Preschool and Religious School. 7:30-11pm. Individuals: $15 in advance, $18 at door. Couples: $30 in advance, $36 at door. Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta. More info: Debbie Deutsch, 770-977-3384.
Oscar Night® America-Atlanta benefiting the Center for Family Resources. The red carpet is rolling out with all the energy, glamour and excitement of Hollywood. Watch the telecast in a beautiful setting and experience an evening filled with entertainment. Black tie optional. $25. Doors open at 7:30pm. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-428-2601 or www.atlantaredcarpet.com.
March 9
Ask the Aging Experts presented by Aloha to Aging. Topics will cover caring for an aging loved one, hospice care and grief. 1-3pm. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Dawn, 678-777-7241.
Pope Junior Cheer tryout packets for the Pope Junior Cheer 2010-2011 season available at 7pm. Pope High School Media Center, 3001 Hembree Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-578-7900 or www.popejrcheer.com.
How to Do Business with Cobb County, an informal session to acquaint businesses with purchasing procedures, vendor registration and other processes to do business with Cobb County. 5-6pm. 1772 County Services Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8425.
March 10-April 11
Ethan Frome presented by Theatre in the Square. A new adaptation of Edith Wharton’s classic heart-wrenching tale. For audiences 14 years and up. Tuesday-Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2:30pm and 7pm. Wednesday, April 7: 2:30pm. No 7pm performance on Sunday, April 11. $11-$33. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info/ tickets: 770-422-8369 or www.theatreinthesquare.com.
March 11-14
The Phantom Tollbooth presented by the Curtain Call Youth Players. Learn about Milo’s adventures in the Land of Wisdom where he’s forced to think about many new things. Thursday & Friday: 7:30pm. Saturday: 2pm & 7:30pm. Sunday: 2pm & 6pm. $9/adults. $7/students & children. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info/tickets: www.ccyp.org.
March 12
Cobb Executive Women luncheon sponsored by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Speakers: Bill and Cheryl Musial of Mopdog Creative & Strategy. Registration: 11:30am. Networking & Lunch: 11:45am. $20 online by noon, March 10. $35 at door. The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, 17th Floor, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000.
lunch and learn – Growing Vegetables presented by Cobb County Master Gardeners with speaker Amy Whitney. Bring your lunch and learn all you need to know to successfully grow vegetables that thrive in our area. 12-1pm. Free. Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070.
Writing Cultural Histories presented by the Georgia Writers Association with guest speaker Ellen Taber, a published novelist and professor of English at Kennesaw State University. Ms. Taber will speak on the topic of writing creative nonfiction, specifically, writing cultural histories. 12-2pm. $25/general public. $10/members & students. Kennesaw State University Student Center Leadership Room, 1000 Chastain Road #2701, Kennesaw. More info: 770-420-4736 or www.georgiawriters.org.
Casual Friday. The Cobb Symphony Orchestra offers the opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at the orchestra and meet the musicians, conductor and soloists in an informal, rehearsal setting. 7pm. $5. Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw. More info: 770-429-7016 or www.cobbsdymphony.org.
The Wearin’ of the Green, a St. Patrick’s Day concert of Irish song and dance presented by the Michael O’Neal Singers. 8pm. $22/adults. $17/seniors & students. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-594-7974 or www.mosingers.com.
March 12-13
Frat Girl presented by Twisted Wing Productions. In this comedy, a young man receives a rude awakening when he realizes that his friends are intimately acquainted with his bride to be. Suitable for adult audiences. $20. 8pm. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.
March 12-14
BalletFest Atlanta 2010 featuring companies from Georgia and surrounding states in a non-competitive atmosphere to participate in master classes and performances to promote the art of ballet. Command performances Saturday: 5pm & 8pm and Sunday: 2pm $15/adults. $10/students & children. Master classes for ages 9 and older on Saturday and Sunday. $17. Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre and Ballrooms, Southern Polytechnic State University, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-516-7229 or www.dancefestinc.com.
March 13
A Race to Empower a Bold Community. Run alongside Atlanta Beat Women’s Professional Soccer players in the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, or Run Mile Dog Run or become a Phantom Runner and support the YWCA, KSU Foundation and Atlanta Beat Foundation. All registered participants receive a complimentary game ticket to an upcoming Atlanta Beat game. Races for everyone in the family, including the family dog. Starts at BrandsMart USA, Kennesaw. 6:30am: Registration & packet pick-up. 8am: 5K. 9am: 1 mile run/ walk. 9:15am: dog jog. $20-$35. More info/to register: www.active.com or www.womensprosoccer.com/atlanta.
Addison Elementary Foundation 5K & Fun Run. 5K: 8:30am. 1K: 9:30am. $10/under 13. $25/adults. Register online at www.active.com. Race day registration/ packet pick-up: 7:30am. Addison Elementary School, 3055 Ebenezer Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-2700 or www.foundation4addison.org.
Ask a Master Gardener. Get your gardening questions answered by an expert. 11am-2pm. For all ages. $8/adults. $6/seniors. $5/children 3 and up. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-9922055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Night Hike in the Woods. Join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see what happens at night at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, visit with a nocturnal animal and enjoy a campfire. 7-9pm. For ages 5 and up. $5/members. $10/ non-members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
The Osmond Brothers. 8-10pm. $40. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8490 or www.cobbcountyga.gov.
March 13 & 14
Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein performed by the Cobb Symphony Orchestra. Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm. $15-$50. Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw. More info: 770-429-7016.
March 13 & 14
13th Annual Model Train Show sponsored by the Piedmont Division of the NMRA, featuring more than 250 vendors, 7 operating train layouts, hands on layout for kids, model train contest, raffle, white elephant table, and door prizes. Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: 10am-4pm. $8 admission, good for both days. Free/ages 12 and under. Cobb Galleria, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: www.themodeltrainshow.com.
March 13-21
The 28th Great American Cover-up Quilt Show – “Tomorrow’s Classics Today” sponsored by the Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild. Self-guided tours. Monday-Saturday: 10am-4pm. Sunday: 1-4pm. $8/adults. $7/seniors. $6/ages 6-18. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731 or www.bullochhall.org.
March 16
Reverse Raffle and Barbecue Dinner sponsored by the Foundation of North Metro Tech to benefit students and programs at Chattahoochee Technical College’s North Metro Campus. $100/raffle ticket includes admittance for two to the barbecue dinner. $5,000 grand prize and lots of door prizes as well. 6pm. Building 400, Room 400, North Metro Tech Acworth Campus, 5198 Ross Road, Acworth. More info/ tickets: 770-528-4522 or dherron@chattahoocheetech.edu.
March 17
Spring Tea and Fashion Show sponsored by the Roswell Garden Club. Raffle, prizes, hat decorating contest. 1-3pm. $20. Proceeds go to Roswell area garden projects. Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-650-4607 or www.roswellgardenclub.com.
March 18
Search Engine Marketing presented by Cobb Chamber of Commerce with speaker, Scott Tyner of AJC Media Solutions. Eighty-two percent of consumers use an online search to find a local business when they are purchasing goods or services. Are you getting found online? 8-9:30am. General admission: $30. Members: $15 online by noon, March 17 or $20 at door. Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 240 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000.
March 18-April 10
Disney’s Alladin, jr. presented by Blackwell Playhouse. Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail. Saturdays: 11am & 3pm. $12. Red Carpet Night: March 19. 6pm. Welcome the cast as they arrive on the red carpet. $16, includes food and show. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 678-213-3311 or www.blackwellplayhouse.com.
March 19
Community Arts Cabaret presented by CurtainCall Youth Players. 7:30pm. $10/adults. $8/students. $50/table for 6. Includes entertainment, dessert & door prize ticket. Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-4566.
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March 19-21
32nd Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show. Take advantage of one-stop shopping for everything for your home, inside and out. Friday & Saturday: 10am-8pm. Sunday: 12-6pm. $10. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-998-9800 or www.atlantahomeshow.com.
Sleeping Beauty presented by Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre. Friday: 7:30pm. Saturday: 2pm & 7:30pm. Sunday: 2pm. $24/adults. $22/seniors, students & children. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-426-0007 or www.ruthmitchelldance.org.
March 19-21, 26-27
The Poetry of Pizza presented by Mountain View Arts Alliance. Professor Sarah Middleton arrives in Denmark to teach at the University of Copenhagen, only to find her life irrevocably thrown off course when she stops by for a pizza and falls in love with the pizzamaker. Fridays: 8pm. Saturdays: 7:30pm. Sunday: 2pm. March 19, 21 & 26: $10 (bring your own pizza; dessert, drinks & coffee provided). March 20 & 27: $20 (includes pizza, salad, dessert & drinks). The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-509-2700 or www.mountainviewartsalliance.ticketlelap.com.
March 20
Kennehoochee Radio Club Hamfest. 8am-2pm. $6/age 12 and up. Free parking. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8875.
luck-Be-A-lady Casino Night presented by the Chattahoochee Plantation Women’s Club. Includes a casino, silent auction, raffle and dinner provided by Paper Mill Grill. Proceeds to benefit McFarlane Park. 7pm. $75. Paper Mill Grill, Paper Mill Village, Marietta. More info: Sarajane, 770-509-2502.
March 21
Community Health Fair presented by the East Cobb Council PTA. Cholesterol screening, blood drive, teen defensive driving, yoga, recycling, self-defense, babysitting certification, water conservation and home gardening, internet safety, and much more. 2-5pm. Mt. View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2746 or www.ecccpta.org.
3rd Annual Tea Tasting for The Georgia Walk for Autism. 2-4:30pm. $50. $25/ages 12 and under. Naylor Hall, 1121 Canton Street, Roswell. More info: 404-252-4182 or teatasting@mswheeler.net.
March 21
Casino Night sponsored by JRD Foundation for Melanoma Research with proceeds donated to Emory University Melanoma Research. Casino games, door prizes, silent auction, cash bar. 6:30-10pm. $40/advanced purchase. $45/at door. The Pavillion, 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-356-8555 or reneehatheway@comcast.net.
March 23
Women for Hire Early Morning Seminar with Tory Johnson. $20 includes coffee. 8:30-10am. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/to register: www.womenforhire.com.
Career Expo presented by Women for Hire. Free admission, free resume critiquing. Business attire and resumes required for admission. 10am-2pm. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: www.womenforhire.com.
March 25
Household Hazardous Waste Workshop presented by Cobb County. Learn how to identify hazardous components of household products and some safer alternatives. Also learn how to make safe, effective cleaning products with items found in your pantry. 6:30-8:30pm. Cobb County Water Quality Lab, 662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-528-1482 or email water_rsvp@cobbcounty.org.
4th Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Northeast Cobb Business Association. Proceeds benefit Cobb County District 4 schools. Registration: 8am. Shotgun start: 9am. $85-$95/ person. Foursome packages, sponsorships and extras also available. Cobblestone Golf Club, 4200 Nance Road, Acworth. More info: 770-423-1330 or www.northeastcobbba.org.
March 25-28
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons presented by Atlanta Ballet. Enjoy stunning music and explore beauty and “everyman’s” passage from the springtime of youth to the winter of death. Thursday: 7:30pm. Friday: 8pm. Saturday: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. $20-$120. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/tickets: www.atlantaballet.com or Ticketmaster.
March 26
Tribute to Women sponsored by the YWCA of Northwest Georgia. Each year during Women’s History month, this awards dinner honors a select group of women who have made extraordinary contributions to family, community, charity and in business. 5:30-9pm. $100. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-423-3582 or kjorgensen@ywcanwga.com.
March 26-27
Paper Mill Market, a European style market offering an eclectic blend of local artisans and designers. 10am5pm. Intersection of Johnson Ferry and Paper Mill (behind Starbucks). More info: info@papermillmarket.com.
March 27
1st Annual All You Can East Pancakes with the Easter lion sponsored by the East Cobb Lions Club. 7-11am. $5. Powers Ferry Methodist Church, 245 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: dhennessey@shipwithcts.com or www.eclions.org.
Town Hall Meeting with Senator Judson Hill. 9-10am. Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: www.judsonhill.com
Spring Sample Sale benefiting the Senior High Choir of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Shop for apparel, accessories, and gifts from 40 vendors, some from the Atlanta Apparel Mart. 9am-4pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-795-3224.
Vegetable Gardening. Lifetime Master Gardener Susan Dawsey will teach how to start a vegetable garden and share methods used at the successful Plant-a-Row for the Hungry Project maintained by Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County. Registration: 9:30am. Program: 10-11:30am. Free. McFarlane Nature Park, 280 Farm Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070 or www.cobbmastergardeners.org.
6th Annual Open House Charity Event sponsored by Moohan Martial Arts benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Break-a-thons, raffle, auction, games, hair/face painting, and international cuisine. 12-4pm. Moohan Martial Arts, 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A-2, Marietta. More info: 770578-0383 or 770-578-2424.
The Metropolitan Opera HD live: Ambroise Thomas’ Hamlet. 1pm. $22/adults. $20/seniors. $18/children. Merchants Walk Stadium Cinemas 12, 1301 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 678-560-3280.
6th Annual Bidding for Bright Futures Dinner and Auction Gala benefiting the Wheeler High School Center for Advanced Studies (Magnet) Foundation. 6:30pm. $25 in advance. $30 at door. Holy Family Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, 3401 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-5783286 or www.wheelermagnetfoundation.com.
March 27
Frankie Avalon. 8-10pm. $40. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-5288490 or www.cobbcountyga.gov.
April 2 & 3
CSO Jazz! presented by the Cobb Symphony Orchestra. Sam Skelton, known for his heart-pounding, foot-stomping, creative ingenuity, takes center stage in another concert with CSO Jazz. 8pm. $25/adults. $15/students. The Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-4297016 or www.cobbsymphony.org.
April 3
Giselle, the ultimate Romantic ballet for the ages, presented by The Academy Dance Company. Experience this tale of innocence, betrayal and redeeming power of true love. 2pm & 7pm. $10/student. $12/adult. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-578-8272 or www.bapa.us.
April 10
16th Annual Georgia Street Rod Association Annual Swap Meet. 8am-4pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: Wayne Herubin, 770-517-6701.
Vicki lawrence 8-10pm. $40. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-5288490 or www.cobbcountyga.gov.
April 10-11
The Down The Street Bead Show. Beads, supplies, classes. Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 10am-5pm. $5. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 1-866-667-3232 or www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.
Master Works Concert #4: Inextinguishable Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, one of the most beautiful and popular pieces of music, coupled with the ever elegant pianist, Esther Budiardjo, will capture your heart and mind. Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm. $15-$50. Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw. More info: 770-429-7016 or www.cobbsymphony.com.
AMERiCAN
Copeland’s of New Orleans
> 3131 Cobb Parkway Suite 200
Atlanta 30339
770-612-3311
> 1142 Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw 30144
770-919-9612
Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 10am-10pm
(Brunch served 10am-3pm)
The ultimate New Orleans Experience… specializing in New Orleans and American Specialties: fish, chicken, PRIME steaks, seafood, pastas, sandwiches, salads and kid’s menu. Sunday brunch, Private Banquet Facilities and Catering
BAGElS
Goldberg’s Bagel and Deli 1062 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta 30068
Mon-Sun: 6am-5pm
New York style deli with great food and atmosphere! You can place your order online and we also offer full catering service.
Brazilian Bakery Café is a family-owned business that has been bringing the best of Brazilian pastries, breads, juices, sandwiches and coffee to Marietta since 2004.
BREAKFAST & BRuNCH
J. Christopher’s 1205 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068
770-579-6800
7am-2pm
Breakfast, brunch & lunch. An East Cobb original since 1997.
CAFé
Flying Biscuit
1084 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta 30064
770-321-4445
Sun-Thur: 7am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 7am - 10pm
Voted Atlanta’s number 1 breakfast stop, serving Breakfast all day along with Lunch and Dinner. Catering available. Private Room available.
CHiNESE
Lee’s Golden Buddha #7
2524 Cobb Parkway
Smyrna 30080
770-980-1800
Mon-Sun: 11am-10:30pm
Chinese, Malaysian, Thai & Korean cuisine. Dine-in or carry-out; delivery available. Consumer choice award for best Chinese restaurant from 1999-2004.
COOKiES
Cookies By Design
3101 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
770-578-0200
Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-3pm
Cookies by Design created the world’s first cookie arrangement more than 20 years ago and continues to provide customers with gift-giving arrangements of individually hand-decorated cookies in a variety of shapes and sizes for every occasion.
Café Paris
1100 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta 30068
770-851-9061
Mon-Sat: 8am-9pm; Sun: 8am-3pm
East Cobb’s neighborhood bistro specializing in really fresh, homemade fare. Soups, salads, grilled sandwiches, breakfast all day, quiche, crepes and dinner specials.
Healing, Wellness, & Healthy Food for the Mind, Body & Soul. Choose from a variety of organic vegan foods. Enjoy healthy, delicious, & nutritious all day buffet & salad bar.
Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm. Dinner: 4:30-10pm.
The best Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar in East Cobb. 3 locations in Georgia.
Brazilian Bakery Café is a Delicious idea!
It will be love at first bite when you visit the Brazilian Bakery Café in Marietta. Tucked at the end of a small strip shopping center on Power’s Ferry Road, this bright and cheerful eatery is the only Brazilian bakery in the metro area and features an extensive selection of sweet and savory baked goods, freshly prepared onsite. The huge display cases are brimming with flaky and delicious pastries, crispy rolls and freshly baked breads, fantastic desserts, and cookies of every shape, size and flavor.
Brazilian Bakery Café is a favorite lunch spot serving authentic Brazilian items such as Frango, a traditional shredded chicken pie; Pasteis, crispy fried pastries stuffed with your favorite filling of cheese or meat; Coxinha, deep-fried pastries stuffed with chicken and cheese; and Risole, fried dough stuffed with corn and cheese or beef. Made-to order salads and sandwiches are also offered, served on crispy Brazilian rolls full of texture and flavor. Fresh squeezed juices and smoothies are also a must-try.
Hungry for more? Try dessert! Tropical flavors of coconut, guava, and passion fruit are favorites for mousses and flans, pastries, cookies, pies and cakes. For an extraordinary but affordable way to celebrate a special occasion, order a beautiful and delicious custom cake. Pineapple and coconut, strawberry, and chocolate cakes are customer favorites and often on display.
Brazilian Bakery Café is the perfect setting for special occasions such as showers, club or group meetings, business luncheons or a girls night out. Owners Roberto and Rizete DeSouza and Luiz and Ligia Goncalves welcome you, and their friendly staff promises to make your occasion memorable. Phone 770-818-0088 for additional information on catering and takeout, and to inquire about franchise opportunities.
Brazilian Bakery Café is located at 1260 Powers Ferry Road, and café hours are: Monday-Thursday 7am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 7am-midnight, and Sunday 8ammidnight.
Restaurant Health Inspections
The following are the results of inspections done by the Environmental Health Division of the Cobb County Health Department.
Grading scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is for new restaurants or in case of a change of ownership.
Atlanta Bread Company
Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta J. Christopher’s Restaurant
Johnson Ferry & Roswell Rd. Marietta Waffle House #630621
Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
Owners Roberto and Rizete DeSouza and ligia s and luiz Goncalves
Pet of the Month: Bailey
Submitted by Christine Houk
Name: Bailey
Animal/Breed:
Chocolate Lab
Age & Gender:
6-year old male
Favorite Food:
Pizza crust
Favorite Person: Mom
Best Trick: Sneaking on to your lap
Turn Ons: Box of old tennis balls
Turn Offs: Dog food without bacon grease
Favorite Toy: Tennis balls and Chuck-It
last Seen: Sitting in van, ready to go anywhere
What Makes Your Dog So Special: Growly talk when he feels left out of play, Happy Tails volunteers dog
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EAST COBBER Presents……..
“Have Coffee with the Publisher!”
Meet Publisher Cynthia Rozzo of the EAST COBBER at Café Paris, Friday, March 19 ------------------------------------------Cynthia will be available to answer questions, discuss stories and ideas, or just get acquainted. Cynthia will be at Café Paris between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and hopes many of our readers will join her.
Stop By! Coffee (or Tea) is on us!
Café Paris 1100 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 Questions? 770-640-7070 Email: cynthia@eastcobber.com
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hold First Annual Sporting Clay and Quail Hunt
Supporters and staff of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), roughly 50 people total, turned out for the first annual Father/Son/Daughter Sporting Clay and Quail Hunt in Dawsonville, GA. Held January 16 and 17, the weekend was a unique way to raise money for FCA as well as to thank some FCA supporters for their financial and ministry support! Several thousand dollars were collected for the ministry and a great time was had by all.
The recent surge of outdoors related events has led the Atlanta Area FCA to establish the first ever full-time staff member devoted to creating and implementing outdoors ministry now known as FCA Outdoors. With a continued commitment to support the FCA Staff, the Outdoors Ministry plans include events that bring families together. From Teach a Kid to Fish, now in its second year of development with
Shakespeare as a partner, to Prayer Breakfasts, Wild Game Dinners and Family Archery shoots, the new excitement using the outdoors as a place to provide ministry opportunities and to build the family is sure to be a success. If you are interested in upcoming events or ways to get involved with the Outdoors Ministry, contact your local East Cobb FCA Staff, Tom Joyner at 404-641-7893 or the FCA Outdoors Director, Tim Eason, at 770-301-4985 or visit the website at www. teamfcaoutdoors.org
There are no membership requirements to be a part of the FCA ministry. FCA meets at Dickerson and Dodgen Middle Schools and Walton High School every week. Students enjoy fellowship together and have small bible study groups. For more information about Fellowship of Christian Athletes visit: www.fca.org.
Ron Davis, Mark Tidwell, Nathan Tidwell, Cameron Tidwell & Ron Davis Jr.
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March 5 & 6
Consignment Sales Scheduled For March
All4Kids Children’s Consignment Sale with over 400 sellers. Hint: Bring a laundry basket with a long belt or rope tied to it to help carry all of your goodies while you shop as no baskets are provided. Adults who donate $5 Cash for Missions will be given early admittance on opening morning at 8:30am. Friday: 9:30am-7pm. No strollers before 11am. Saturday: 9am-1pm (many items ½ off). Mt. Paran North Church of God, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-9081 or www. all4kids.com.
March 11-13
All4Kids Children’s Consignment Sale with over 600 sellers. Hint: Bring a laundry basket with a long belt or rope tied to it to help carry all of your goodies while you shop as no baskets are provided. Adults who donate $5 Cash for Missions will be given early admittance on opening morning at 8:30am. Thursday: 9:30am-7pm. No strollers before 11am. Friday: 9am-7pm. Saturday: 9am-1pm (many items ½ off). Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770528-8875 or www.all4kids.com.
March 12-13
Children’s Consignment & Baked Goods Sale hosted by Mt. Bethel UMC. Children’s clothing, toys, books, furniture, maternity clothes and a boutique section, plus, new this year, prom and special occasion dresses for juniors. Proceeds support local and global missions to benefit families and children. Friday: 9:30am-7pm. Saturday: 9am-12pm. No children before 12pm Friday (except babies in slings). Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: consignmentquestions@mtbethel.org.
March 13
Tots to Tweens Spring/Summer Consignment Sale sponsored by Cobb Parents of Multiples Club. Clothing (newborn to juniors), accessories, children’s furniture, car seats, strollers, play equipment, books, games, videos, DVDs – all high quality items. 9am-2pm. Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: sarahbliss110@yahoo.com or www.cpomc.org.
March 19-20
Children’s Consignment Sale hosted by the Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten. More than 170 consignors and great prices on gently worn spring and summer children’s clothing and accessories (newborn – size 14), maternity clothing, baby equipment, and nursery décor. Strollers not allowed Friday morning. Many items half price on Saturday. Friday: 9am-2pm. Saturday: 8am-12pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More info: 770-993-6218.
March 26-27
Giggles and Grace Consignment Sale. Maternity clothing, baby equipment, books, toys, shoes, linens, games and more. Friday: 9am-8pm. Saturday: 9am-1pm. Workers shop an hour early at Thursday preview sale and at ½ price preview sale on Saturday. Marietta Church of God Gym, 1083 Allgood Road, Marietta. More info: 770-841-9710 or www.gigglesandgrace.org.
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Tots2Teens upscale Kids Consignment Event. Proceeds benefit The Foster Care Support Foundation. Friday: 9:30am-6pm. Saturday: 9am-1pm (most items 50% off). Preview Sale opens to public for $10 entrance fee at 7:30pm. Free Ticket to Disney for one 4-hour volunteer shift. East Lake Shopping Center, 2125 Roswell Rd, Marietta (between Chick-Fil-A and ALDI). More info www.Tots2TeensUpscale.com or Monica@ tots2teensupscale.com.
MuST Ministries Needs Donations for New Health Clinic by March 31
MUST Ministries is in the home stretch for a capital campaign to raise money to open a new, state- of- the- art health clinic at its new location at 1407 Cobb Parkway in Marietta. However, the faith based organization risks losing a $500,000 grant if it doesn’t raise matching funds by March 31.
MUST was awarded the grant in July from the Kresge Foundation, a Michigan-based foundation dedicated to strengthening non-profits. However, MUST is required to raise the first $6.3 million of its goal of $6.8 Million. If that is accomplished, the foundation will provide the remaining $500,000. To date, MUST has received just a little more than $5.4 million in gifts and pledges. To raise the remaining $868,000 by the deadline MUST has started a “Help Us Cash The Check” campaign.
Through the health clinic, MUST provides free health care for those who can least afford it. About 3,000 patients visit it annually. For the past 15 years, the clinic has operated out of a small, single wide trailer. “It’s cold and drafty. There is no place to wait in inclement weather,” MUST executive director John Moeller said of the clinic’s current trailer. “There is not enough space to provide patient con-
fidentiality. There is not enough space to provide care for more than one patient at a time”.
The organization hopes to open the new facility in April. Construction has already begun. When completed, it will have a classroom, an office for a social worker and six treatment rooms surrounding a nurses station, increasing MUST‘s patient treatment capacity.
Moeller said that the new clinic will be a model of indigent care once it’s completed, with the Kennesaw State University School of Nursing providing daily management and a WellStar Health System physician serving as medical director.
“The new clinic will provide better space to treat patients,” he said. It will enable more medical staff to volunteer and give back to the community. It will allow for patient education and for social work to integrate into patient care.”
Going online to www.mustministries.org and clicking “Building Campaign” is the easiest way to make a gift, or contact Seth Tuttle, director of major gifts, at 678-2184513 or stuttle@mustministries.org.
Drugstore Reading Glasses
Will drugstore reading glasses hurt my eyes? My patients often ask me this. They work well for some people but not all. An eye-exam is the only way to answer that question. Let me explain:
Pre-made reading glasses have some limitations. First of all they have the same lens power for the right and left eyes. This works for some, but many people have significant differences right vs. left and need a more custom made pair of glasses. Another limitation is that the drugstore glasses have no way to correct astigmatism- which is a common focusing error in many people. A third limitation is that the pre-made glasses have their optical centers set at an average for the population, not for the individual. In the stronger lens powers, this discrepancy can cause fatigue and discomfort.
The bottom line is that an eye exam is the only way to know for sure. Even if drugstore glasses will work fine for you, there is danger in not getting an annual eye exam from having a false sense of security. There are many health checks preformed during your annual eye exam including a glaucoma test. The risk of undetected glaucoma is real and if detected early can be successfully treated. Have your eyes checked annually to be sure they are healthy and find out if “drugstore readers” can work for you.
2745 Sandy Plains Road Marietta Ga 30066
ACuPuNCTuRE
Acupuncture and Wellness Center
Dr. Li Hua Shu, TCMD – Licensed Acupuncturist 1000 Johnson Ferry Road Suite A-130 • Marietta, GA 30068 678-560-7978 • www.drshutcm.com
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-4pm 19 years experience in traditional Chinese medicine treating pain management, respiratory system, emotional/mental health, nervous system, digestive system, smoking/weight loss, wrinkle reduction, high blood pressure, and much more!
Offering chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, weight loss and detox, core stabilization and posture correction.
Eveningred Chiropractic & Wellness Center 4343 Shallowford Road, Suite G3 • Marietta 30062 770-998-7588 • www.eveningredchiropractic.com
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm • Saturday 9am-12pm/by appointment. Sport related injuries, pregnancy, headaches/migraines, joint pain, neck/back pain, numbness & tingling, nutritional counseling.
CHRiSTiAN COuNSEliNG
Judith Reichenbach, Ed. S. Licensed Professional Counselor 770-597-9882
Loving Christian counseling families/individuals. Conflict, grief, blended families, adolescent behavior, L. D., depression, body image, P.T.S.D, loneliness, marriage revitalization, illness, empty-nest, fear, guilt, shame, anger, career coaching, high school/college planning, or just need someone to talk to. Available evenings/weekends. In-home services available East Cobb area only.
DERMATOlOGiST
Melissa Babcock, M.D., F.A.A.D
Babcock Dermatology
4890 Roswell Road • Atlanta 30342 404-835-3052 • www.babcockdermatology.com
Dr. Melissa Babcock is a board certified dermatologist on staff at Piedmont Hospital and a member of the Piedmont Clinic. A facial reconstructive surgeon and fellowship-trained Mohs Skin Cancer Surgeon, Dr. Babcock also provides cosmetic mole removal, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and chemical peels.
EYE CARE
Paradise Optical
Dr. Louis B. Miller • Dr. Lawrence Simons 2745 Sandy Plains Road • Marietta, GA 30066 770-977-1222 • 770-973-2382 www.eyefinity.com/paradiseopticalGA
Office hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 10-6; Tue/Thurs: 10-7; Every other Sat: 10-2. Complete Optometric Services, evaluation of visual needs and ocular health, management of eye disease, contact lenses, high quality eyeglasses. 30 years experience.
FiTNESS CENTERS
East Cobb Jazzercise
Cathy Mobley 736 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30068 (in the Fountains of Olde Towne) 770-971-4970 • www.eastcobbjazz.com • www.jazzercise.com
Jazzercise is a 60-minute class incorporating cardio, strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout for all ages and fitness levels.
Melissa Babcock, M.D.
GENERAl DENTiSTRY
Roya N. Akbar, DMD 2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 301 • Marietta 30066 770-977-3977 • www.drakbar.com
Dedicated to providing patients with exceptional dental care they can trust. Offering cosmetic dentistry, implant placement, oralconscious sedation dentistry, as well as oral surgery. We listen to our patients’ needs to deliver comprehensive care in a caring and responsive manner.
Ruth H. Clemans, DDS Dr. Ruth Clemans 3052 Shallowford Road, Suite 100 • Marietta 30062 770-587-5655 • www.attractivesmiles.com
Comprehensive dental care – close your eyes and wake up smiling through IV sedation, cosmetic, restorative, dental implants, oral surgery, root canal therapy, periodontal care and quality general dentistry – one location, one doctor – all procedures!
larry H. Miller, DDS
845 Shaw Park Road, Suite B • Marietta 30066 770-428-0805 • www.yourmariettadentist.com
Monday-Wednesday: 8:30am-5pm. Thursday: 7:30am-2pm. Let Dr. Miller and his friendly staff show you how you can have healthy teeth and gums for life!
Shallowford Creek Family Dentistry
3960 Shallowford Road • Suite B • Marietta, GA 30062 770-993-6893 • www.ShallowfordCreekDentistry.com
Isn’t it about time we just go back to the basics? We’re going there. A return to quality, comprehensive dental care with a heart. No extra frills, bells or whistles, just quality dental care and old-fashioned customer service. You can count on us to treat you with respect in a caring, safe and comfortable environment. We are here to protect not just your dental health, but your budget. At Shallowford Creek Family Dentistry, we’re just here to make you smile!
WellStar Kennestone imaging Center in East Cobb
Offering the highest quality imaging with addition of 16-Slice CT, MRI and expanded Women’s Services
WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb believes in life well-lived and offers East Cobbers a quality choice for medical imaging services within the community.
Conveniently located at 1070 Woodlawn Drive, WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb invites the community to visit their state of the art facility for most medical diagnostic imaging needs. The facility is accredited by the American College of Radiology assuring that highly trained technologists and physicians meet stringent quality standards. The friendly WellStar staff highly emphasizes professionalism, compassionate care and patient satisfaction and is dedicated to uncompromising standards of excellence.
WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb is proud to offer state of the art Digital Mammography to provide the most advanced electronic breast images, which are interpreted by Radiologists who are sub-specialized in mammography using the aid of precision, high-resolution monitors. Dr. Steven Brantley explains, “Digital technology assists in improving diagnosis and makes the interpretation of results and historical comparisons quicker and more accurate.” Breast MRIs will now also be offered at the East Cobb Imaging Center in adjunct to routine digital mammography screening for high-risk patients.
Diagnostic imaging services provided at WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb include:
• CT Scan Heart Screening (Calcium Score)
• MRI
• Diagnostic Radiology Services
• High definition ultrasound imaging
• Diagnostic and Screening Digital Mammography
• Breast MRI
• DEXA Bone Densitometry
WellStar is committed to providing the best technology to the community with a High-Field Short-Bore MRI 1.5 Tesla which has expanded our women’s imaging services to include Breast MRI. This MRI System offers higher quality exams while providing patient comfort with its open ended design. In addition, our 16-slice CT Scanner offers improved diagnostic accuracy with shorter scan times. WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb is now also performing Heart Screenings for $150.00.
Most insurance plans are accepted, and the helpful WellStar staff is happy to answer insurance related questions. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Extended hours Thursday until 6:30p.m. and Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm for Mammography and MRI (non-contrast). Call 678-581-5900 to schedule your imaging appointment with WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb.
WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb 1070 Woodlawn Drive, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30068 770-793-9200
life Grocery
HEAlTH FOOD STORE
Lisa Maden, GM 1453 Roswell Road • Marietta 30062
770-977-9583 • www.lifegrocery.com
Life Grocery and Café features a healthy selection of organic produce, nutritious foods, extensive supplements serving those with health challenges and dietary needs.
MEDiCAl iMAGiNG SERViCES
WellStar Kennestone imaging Center in East Cobb Lillian McCarthy, Office Manager 1070 Woodlawn Drive, Ste. 100 • Marietta 30068 770-793-9200 • www.wellstar.org
Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm. Extended hours Thursday until 6:30pm, Saturday 8am-12pm for Mammography and MRI (non-contrast). WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb offers state of the art imaging services which include Digital Mammography (Screening and Diagnostic), CT Scan, Heart Screening, MRI, Ultrasound, DEXA Bone Densitometry, and X-Ray.
MRi & CT
Marietta imaging Center 1197 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30068 770-971-7284 • www.mariettaimaging.com
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am–5pm; Sat: 8am-12noon. Full service imaging including CT, MRI-open and closed, MRA, EEG, Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy, X-Ray, Mammography, Ultrasound and DEXA (bone density) exams. Same day appointments available for most exams.
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm. Extended hours upon request. Expert treatment provided by certified/licensed therapist to injuries or surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Conditioning and exercises for sports or daily activities.
Steven Brantley, M.D.
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Childhood obesity or excess weight threatens the healthy future of one third of American children. We spend $150 billion every year to treat obesity-related conditions, and that number is growing. Obesity rates tripled in the past 30 years, a trend that means, for the first time in our history, American children may face a shorter expected lifespan than their parents.
We need to get moving. Join First Lady Michelle Obama, community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, moms and dads in a nationwide campaign to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity. Let’s Move has an ambitious but important goal: to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation. Let’s Move will give parents the support they need, provide healthier food in schools, help our kids to be more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available in every part of our country.
For more information on the Let’s Move initiative, go to: www.letsmove.gov.
ORTHODONTiST
Johanna B. Jenkins, DDS 4939 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-671-0400
Dr. Jenkins specializes in braces for adults and children featuring lingual, invisalign, clear and metal braces. We offer complimentary consultations, accept insurance and have flexible payment plans. Visit us in our East Cobb office at Parkaire!
Fitness Together is the industry’s leader in private, one-on-one personal training. We provide private personal training in your own private suite as well as nutritional counseling, cardiovascular prescription and assessment testing.
My trainer knew I could lose the weight long before I did. My trainer changed my idea of
PSYCHOlOGY
Family Psychology of East Cobb
Dr. Danielle Levy • Dr. Jennifer Hopkins-Naylor 1640 Powers Ferry Road • Bldg. 9, Ste. 100 • Marietta 30067
404-592-1981 • www.cobbfamilypsych.com
Monday-Friday: 9am-5:30pm
Specializing in outpatient psychotherapy for children, adolescents, family and adults.
FORGET THE FAD DIETS. FORGET THE GIMMICKS. Get results with a Fitness Together personal trainer.
“In February of 2008 I made a phone call that truly changed my life. It was to Fitness Together. I met with the owner, Katie, and I knew right away that they were totally different than any place else. Since the day I joined, I have consistently worked out 3-4 days per week and have increased my cardio activity to 6 days a week. I have lost 22 lbs. of fat, 7% body fat, and dropped 2 dress sizes! My trainers are so encouraging and ALWAYS have positive attitudes. I am sure that there are no other workout cen ters that have such a high caliber of trainers working under the same roof as FT does. There is one other thing. In July of 2009, I joined the statistics and became unemployed. to be made on how our family was going to cut back on expenses. One expense that we thought about cutting out was my personal training. Luckily we re-thought that and came up with other ways to cut back. I knew that I could live without certain things but to stay healthy physically, mentally and emotionally, I simply could not live without my workouts at Fitness Together.”
After putting on 20 pounds, the last thing I felt like doing was exercising. But my trainer helped me start slow and train steadily. Her faith in me kept me from getting discouraged. Most important, she helped me make my own wellness a priority. And once that happened, the pounds really started coming off. Now that I’ve reached my ideal weight, she wants to set some new goals. And I say, bring it on.
“I had been fluctuating in my weight for the last 7 years I finally decided to do something about it, because my idea of “eating right” and exercise was not doing it Completely tired of looking in the mirro d i h i h I h d on I finally said “enough is enough ” While comp mentioned a postcard he had received from Fitn day and had an appointment set up the next day my past I thought I have to give this a try I lost o more importantly have kept it off for over a year constantly keep the workouts fresh and fun, and outs The knowledge they have given me will be
Fitness Together East Cobb 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd www.cobbfitness.com (770) 321-1347
Kennestone Office: 670 Canton Road • Marietta 30060 770-429-0033
Dr. Light and Dr. Heden specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of all foot and ankle problems. They provide quality and gentle care for all ages. They have 2 fully equipped offices including x-ray and ultrasound analysis. There is a licensed and certified surgical center located in the East Cobb location.
Avera Behavioral Management is the premier provider of 24-hour on-call, on-site, and on-line Caregiver Support and Mental Health services to the Home Care and Long-Term Care Community.
ManorCare of Marietta 4350 Johnson Ferry Place • Marietta 30068 770-971-5870• www.hcr-manorcare.com
Our center provides quality medical, skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. This care is complemented by social work, activities, nutrition services, and housekeeping and laundry services. We also offer post-acute services for those transitioning from hospital to home. For patients choosing to make our center their home, we offer therapeutic recreation and social activities to provide mental and physical stimulation in a warm and home-like environment.
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All listings are subject to editor’s discretion. Every attempt will be made to include all camp listings submitted. Advertiser’s listings are guaranteed. Form due date: March 15, 2010.
East Cobb zonings and Variances for March
The following is a list of zonings to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 2, at 9am. The Board of Commissioners will vote on these zonings Tuesday, March 23, at 2pm. For comments and final actions by these organizations, please visit www.eastcobb.net.
z-8. Steak Properties, represented by Garvis L. Sams, Sams, Larkin & Huff, LLP, requests change in zoning from R-20 to NRC for a restaurant parking lot expansion. Located on the northeast intersection of Canton Road and Chesterfield Drive, District 16, Land Lot 588, Parcel 7. Size of tract is: 1.07 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Proposed Use: Expansion to restaurant parking lot.
luP-6. Martin Ellis Wild, representing himself, requests a Land Use Permit for five unrelated adults to occupy a dwelling unit. Located on the northwest intersection of West Somerset Court and Turtle Lake Drive, District 17, Land Lot 931, Parcel 40. Size of tract is .4676 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Proposed Use: Allow five unrelated adults to occupy a dwelling unit.
luP-7. Alexander Vela, representing himself, requests a Land Use Permit for a Home Based Bakery. Located on the north side of Colony Circle, east of Colony Drive, District 1, Land Lot 141, Parcel 49. Size of tract is 0.51 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Proposed Use: Home Based Bakery.
The following is a list of variances to be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Variances Wednesday, March 10, at 1pm.
Petition V-14. Riverwalk Homes, LLC., represented by Gary Aasen, requests to waive the front setback on lot 33 from the required 35 ft. to 34 ft. Property is located on the east side of Adams Oaks Landing, north of Sewell Mill Road (1280 Adams Oaks Landing); 16th District, Land Lot 911, Parcel 74. Size of tract is .47 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Reason: Porch extends into front setback.
Petition V-16. Michael Todd Roseman, representing himself, requests to waive the rear setback for an accessory structure over 144 sq. ft. (proposed 600 sq. ft. garage from the required 35 ft. to 15 ft. on lot 42. Property is located on the north side of Vanderbilt Way, northeasterly of Karls Gate (1497 Vanderbilt Way); 1st District, Land Lot 90, Parcel 16. Size of tract is .74 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Reason: Garage.
Petition V-19. William Michaud, representing himself, requests to: 1) Allow an accessory structure (existing 196 sq. ft. gazebo) to the side and front of the primary structure; 2) Waive the setback for said structure from the required 10 ft. to 7 ft. adjacent to the western property line; and 3) Waive setback for an accessory structure under 144 sq. ft. (existing 72 sq. ft. shed) from the required 5 ft. to 0 ft. adjacent to the south property line and 1 ft. adjacent to the east property line. Property is located on the south side of Meadow Trace, west of Meadow Way (1256 Meadow Trace); 16th District, Land Lot 231, Parcel 58. Size of tract is: .46 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Reason: Existing Gazebo and Shed.
Petition V-22. James Campbell, representing himself, requests to: 1) Waive the rear setback on lot 11 from the required 40 ft. to 15 ft; and 2) Waive the front setback from the required 15 ft. (per V-236 of 1987 to 13.5 ft. (existing). Property is located on the northeast intersection of Pointe Vedra Drive and Willow Knoll Drive (540 Willow Knoll Drive); 1st District, Land Lot 4, Parcel 22. Size of tract is: .67 acres. Current zoning: R-30. Reason: Addition and Existing House.
This information was provided by the East Cobb Civic Association. The East Cobb Civic Association meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm. This month we will be meeting at the East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. All are welcome. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-5528206.
Asheville Offers Biltmore & Beyond
By Cynthia M. Rozzo
Inspired by the book, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, by Patricia Schultz, I have created a list of places I want to see with my kids before they grow up. This list includes the Grove Park Inn & Resort and the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina. It is my hope that traveling—even short road trips—to different destinations will expose my children (and my husband and me, too) to our country’s national landmarks and be enlightened by the people who created them.
So, off we (husband, George, and children, Lee, 13, Nikos, 11, and Eleni, 9) went for a few days during the Thanksgiving break from our Atlanta suburb northward through the twisting highways that cut through forested hills and then mountains dominating the landscape on either side.
Driving to Asheville’s historic Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, located at the top of a winding, narrow road, felt like an awesome discovery. When our SUV finally pulled onto the resort’s driveway we were greeted by a pleasant man wearing a tall top hat. The Grove Park’s unique look was inspired by the craggy rustic style of the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, which the hotel’s founder and builder, Edwin W. Grove, had visited. Huge granite boulders—some of them weighing as much as 10,000 poundswere taken from the nearby Sunset Mountain and fitted into place over a steel and concrete frame by Italian stonemasons and hundreds of local workers. On July 13, 1913, after a year of construction, the Grove Park Inn opened its doors.
Upon entering the hotel, or “Great Hall”, as it is more aptly called, we were stepping into another place and time. At 120 feet long and 80 feet wide, this is a lot of lobby. Anchoring the hall at either end are two massive fireplaces—each large enough to burn 12-foot long logs and each containing an elevator. That’s right, an elevator. These hand-operated wonders run alongside the chimney shafts within the rock work of the great fireplaces and transport guests and luggage to the upper floors. Authentic Arts and Crafts furniture and lighting fixtures decorate the lobby and the main inn’s guest rooms. Another unique feature of the Great Hall is the inspirational quotes engraved on its stone walls.
As I checked in, my children ran out to the terrace to take in the panoramic view -- the Asheville skyline to the left and layers upon layers of mountains to the right. The friendly hotel staff was quick to explain that the Grove Park is divided into three sections: there’s the original historic inn located above the lobby area with its signature orange tiled roof. Then there’s the Vanderbilt Wing (named after the illustrious family who lived in nearby Biltmore Estate) and the Sammons Wing. Our valet took us up to the room via the original elevator located in the chimney shaft. We stayed in connecting rooms in the older part of the hotel. Rooms in the main wing where we stayed feature genuine Arts and Crafts furniture and lighting fixtures dating from 1900-1940 but they also have modern conveniences like cable TV, coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-refrigerators and hair dryers. Rooms in the two modern wings feature a more contemporary décor plus all the aforementioned amenities. No matter which you choose (and for history buffs the rooms in the main wing are a must), you’ll find a night at the Grove Park Inn a perfect mix of modern comfort and timeless style.
After a comfortable night’s sleep, my family enjoyed the delicious, hearty breakfast buffet at the Blue Ridge Grill, with spectacular views of Asheville and the mountains in the distance. The Grill is one of several restaurants and casual eateries at the Grove Park Inn ranging from the upscale Chops steakhouse to the new Spa Café and Juice Bar located in the inn’s spectacular $40 million spa that opened in 2001. From hot stone massages and red wine and honey facials, the spa is the inn’s newest attraction. Other enticements include the Grove’s own golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool and a sports and fitness center.
No visit to Asheville is complete without a stop to the Biltmore Estate, the one-time home of the illustrious Vanderbilt family. George Washington Vanderbilt, one of several heirs to the railroad fortune his grandfather Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt had amassed, began constructing the Biltmore House in 1889. Single at the time, he
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Grove Park Inn & Resort
Biltmore House
Asheville mountains
originally intended it to be a small hunting lodge set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains and green rolling hills of Asheville, a 19th-century health resort town. But as custom-built houses often do, it grew. Six years and hundreds of craftspeople later, the Biltmore House became what it is today -- an imposing presence in grayish-beige Indiana limestone with spires, chimneys and gargoyles that is America’s largest private residence and draws nearly a million visitors a year.
In fact, the house - a French chateau style - is enormous, grand and detailed. It features 4 acres of floor space, 250 rooms, 34 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces. My kids were especially fascinated with the basement alone which houses a swimming pool, gymnasium and changing rooms, bowling alley, servants’ quarters, kitchens, and more. There’s nothing else in America like it. Nothing. Plan to spend at least a few hours there, and make sure to drive slow enough to enjoy the gorgeous grounds. The grounds of the 125,000-acre estate were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the creator of New York’s Central Park and the father of American landscape architecture. He not only developed acres of gardens and parkland, but in his efforts to protect the environment and reclaim overfarmed land, Olmsted established America’s first managed forest.
Of course, take a house tour, a stroll through the gardens, and then head to the winery to sample a few of the fine estate wines. Our family enjoyed a late lunch at the Bistro--a restaurant attached to the winery. Also included in the estate admission is access to River Bend farm located on the Biltmore estate. The farm recreates what it was like to live and work on the estate in the 1890’s. My kids enjoyed the craft demonstrations, farmyard animals, and antique farm equipment.
Our final day was spent walking around downtown Asheville. Asheville’s downtown is devoted to art and food, with quirky galleries, renovated art deco buildings and curbside bistros lining every street. The Appalachian Craft Center peddles traditional mountain arts while the former Woolworth’s building is now home to a soda fountain and arts flea market.
The Blue Ridge Mountain City of Asheville not only offered the historical landmarks of the Grove Park Inn and the Biltmore, but its varied sights, sounds, textures, and passions made this trip enjoyable and educational.
Easter Egg Hunts Planned in East Cobb
The Easter egg hunt is a combination of Christian and spring celebrations and is a popular tradition throughout the United States, and especially East Cobb County. Be sure to bring your Easter basket to collect the eggs. Here’s a short list of some local egg hunts for you to enjoy.
March 27 | 10am-2pm Jim Miller Park 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta 770-528-8875
March 27 | 2-4pm Lutheran Church of the Incarnation 1200 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta 770-971-2738 • www.lcilutheran.org
April 3 | 8-10am
Mountain View United Methodist Church 2300 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-0050 • www.mvumc.org Free pancake breakfast preceding hunt.
April 3 | 9-10:30am
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 70-971-2880 • www.mtbethel.org
April 3 | 10am-4pm
Sprayberry High School sponsored by Piedmont Church and Northeast Cobb Business Association
2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 770-423-1330 or billwatson@jrmmanagement.com Food, games, entertainment and an egg drop from a helicopter.
April 3 | 10am-2pm
East Cobb Church of Christ 5240 Roswell Road, Marietta 770-587-5999, ext. 213 • www.eastcobbcoc.org
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Polar Bear Run Announces Winners
Overall winner, Josh Carson, races towards the fin- s ish line. Behind him is the overall second place finisher, Enrique Sanchez.
A field of approximately 2,000 runners braved the earlymorning cold on Saturday, January 23 for the 22nd annual Polar Bear Run 5K. Held at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, the annual race also included a 2K Fun Run, a Cub Dash (ages 2-3) and Cub Run (4-5). Proceeds of this race go to Senior High Choir members to help pay for their mission trip this summer.
This year’s overall male winner was Josh Carson with a time of 16:05.18; overall female winner was Jill Horst with a time of 17:47.01. The 23rd annual Polar Bear Run is scheduled for January 22, 2011. Look for registration online at www.johnsonferry.org beginning in October!
Overall Male Masters winner: Kristian Blaich – 16:06.33
Age Group winners:
Female 1-10 years – Callie Dill – 23:37.34
Male 1-10 years – Scott Brumbeloe – 23:34.26
Female 11-14 – Hailey Branch – 18:13.58
Male 11-14 – Nate Smith – 20:52.47
Female 15-19 – Jami Joyer – 20:31.81
Male 15-19 – Dan Ryan – 16:43.56
Female 20-24 – Jenna Downey – 18:23.50
Male 20-24 – Enrique Sanchez – 16:14.92
Female 25-29 – Bethany Rutledge – 19:27.22
Male 25-29 – Matthew May – 16:17.79
Female 30-34 – Michelle Martin – 20:17.11
Male 30-34 – Jason Allen – 18:17.62
Female 35-39 – Tammi Kole – 20:44.25
Male 35-39 – Victor Breedveld – 16:33.23
Female 40-44 – Beth McCurdy – 21:23.01
Male 40-44 – Slade Casey – 18:04.00
Female 45-49 – Kim Drosky – 22:06.76
Male 45-49 – Greg Oshust – 17:27.61
Female 50-54 – Deborah Price Alexander - 22:14.58
Male 50-54 – Ken Youngers – 16:35.44
Female 55-59 – Constance Wernersbach – 22:40.95
Male 55-59 – Michael Wien – 18:38.90
Female 60-64 – Riley Deichert – 24:00.76
Male 60-64 – Bill Moore – 18:23.58
Female 65-69 – Priscilla Stephens – 33:06.52
Male 65-69 – Joe Carter – 20:19.00
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Female 70-74 – Jeanne Daprano – 25:32.48
Male 70-74 – Jim Cowart – 26:10.32
Male 75 and over – Chuck Miller – 28:11.62
East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for March
All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is a listing of activities scheduled at the East Cobb Senior Center located at 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details.
More than Petticoats: Remarkable Georgia Women
Wednesday, March 3
1 – 2pm
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Sara Hines Martin discusses thirteen resourceful women, all of whom rebelled against the strict social codes of the turn-of-the-twentieth-century American South. These women and their far-reaching influence span the geographical, social and ethnic diversity of Georgia. This is a celebration of the accomplishments of women in a month dedicated to them.
Blood Pressure Screening
Thursday, March 4
Tuesday, March 9
Wednesday, March 24
10am – 12pm
“Come Enjoy the Luck ‘O the Irish!
Allure of the Automobile lecture
Monday, March 8
1 – 2:30pm
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Before our trip to the High Museum, a docent will be here lecturing on their exhibit, “The Allure of the Automobile”. The exhibit includes twenty custom designed cars from 1930-1960. These one of a kind cars were designed by Porsche, Ferrari and Aston Martin. Come enjoy the lecture and then the trip.
It is a month of cars, cars and more cars plus the Women’s Suffrage movement, so what better movie to watch than The Great Race starring Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Jack Lemon and Peter Falk.
Antique Car Show
Tuesday, March 23-Weather permitting 1 – 3pm
March is car month at East Cobb Senior Center. From the High Museum to the “antique car lot” at the Center, we will enjoy a wonderful selection of antique automobiles. Arnold Whittaker and his antique car buff associates will have cars in our parking lot for your viewing pleasure. Come see a pristine 1910 Model T, Model A’s and cars from the 40’s and 50’s. Be a judge and help us select the top three favorites!
The Allure of the Automobile - The High Museum of Art
Wednesday, March 24
10:30am – 5pm. Check-in time: 10am. Return time is approximate.
The exhibit at the High Museum of Art includes twenty of the world’s most luxurious custom-designed cars from 1930 to 1960. These one of a kind automobiles were designed by Porsche, Ferrari and Aston Martin. This is every car buff’s dream come true. We will have lunch at one of our favorite places, McCormick & Schmick’s.
Cost: $56 Senior Council Members; $61 Non-Members. Deadline: ASAP. Price includes transportation, ticket, lunch, and driver’s tip. Full refunds will be given if the trip is cancelled. No refunds given after payment due date.
East Cobb Middle School Foundation Holds First Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Leslie Bradford, Fundraiser Chair, & Starlet Riviere, President, ECMS Foundation
The East Cobb Middle School Foundation hosted the first annual wine tasting benefit, “A Taste To Remember,” on February 6, at The Vineyard Wine Market and V2 Wine Room. Guests had the opportunity to taste a variety of wines from around the world, representing and celebrating the diversity of East Cobb Middle School. The tasting was
accompanied by a generous platter of meats and cheeses, crackers and fruit. An entertaining, certified wine sommelier, Ryan Mullins, shared information about each wine tasted and answered questions throughout the evening. The Foundation raised $1,000 during the two-hour event. The East Cobb Middle School Foundation provides funds and resources for the staff and student body. Purchasing advanced technological equipment, creating an outdoor educational classroom, and bringing the nationally-recognized program, Challenge Day, to the seventh grade class each year are among some of the projects funded by the Foundation. East Cobb Middle School is located at 380 Holt Road, Marietta/East Cobb. For more information about the Foundation go to www.ecmsfoundation.org
Zack Hendon & Amanda Huestis
Abby Shiffman & Jeffrey Vincent Melonie Clemmons & Robert Harrison
Ryan Mullins, sommelier, educating the guests about the featured wines
Janet Nejad, Christie Newhouse, Beth Day
Jill Hendon, Ginger Hinsch, Megan Barr
The Coach’s Corner
Creating Your Business Plan
Pete Allen s
This could be the most important document that you could ever produce for your company. It could be anywhere from a one page document up to a fifty page document. There are no two business plans the same.
First question: What is your business plan for? Is it to raise money from a bank or venture capital? Each one requires different types of information. Is it the blueprint to build and measure the progress of the business? Is it the WHAT, WHY, HOW and WHEN of your strategic plan? One thing is for sure: It is the big picture of your vision for your business. If it is done correctly, it will keep you passionate and motivated throughout the year.
This topic is much too large to handle in this article. I have received numerous inquiries on this topic. Yes, I am able to assist and coach you through creating your business plan. What I will do here is list some essentials to a Business Plan.
Glass Ceiling Nominations Wanted
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations until April 9 for Cobb Executive Women’s (CEW) Glass Ceiling Award. The honor recognizes an individual who has a history of promoting qualified women in his or her personal and professional development by providing opportunities for advancement in the workplace.
Nominees must have a minimum five-year history of promoting or supporting women in the workplace, not exclusive to Cobb County, and must live or work in Cobb. Previous recipients of the Glass Ceiling Award may not be nominated.
Past winners include Bonnie Cole with United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta (2009); Fred Bentley Jr. of Bentley, Bentley & Bentley (2008); Joe Daniell of Vinings Bank (2007); Dr. Lisa Rossbacher of Southern Polytechnic State University (2006); and 2004 Lifetime Achievement recipient, Bill Kinney, of the Marietta Daily Journal.
WHAT ARE YOu BuilDiNG?
• What is your vision?
WHY DOES THiS BuSiNESS ExiST?
• What is your mission?
WHAT iS YOuR OBJECTiVE?
• What is your objective in all areas of your business, sales, pretax profits, products and services? What is your objective with customers, employees, costs, etc.?
HOW Will THiS BuSiNESS BE BuilT? • What will make it successful over time? What are your strategies? What are the trends? What are your competitive strengths and weaknesses? What opportunities do you see, etc.?
SAlES & MARKETiNG – The Description and
Positioning of Products/Services. How will your potential clients know you exist? What is your marketing strategy? What advertising do you intend to do? How will you get publicity? How will you sell your products/ services? What promotion/incentives will you offer?
WHAT ARE YOuR FiNANCiAl CONSiDERATiONS?
What are your P&L projections? What are your cash flow projections – worst and best scenario?
The best to you in doing this project is that it will serve you and your company for a long time. The time you spend will be well worth it.
To contact Pete with questions or more information, phone 770-977-2232 and/or visit his website: www.breakinfreecoaching.com.
Nomination forms are at www.cobbchamber.org or by calling Alexis Taylor at 770-859-2320. Nomination forms are due April 9. Send forms to CEW Glass Ceiling Award, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 671868, Marietta, GA 30006 or fax to 770-690-4020. The Cobb Chamber will announce the winner at its First Monday Breakfast on May 3.
Mother of the Year 2010
All EAST COBBER readers are encouraged to nominate a mother who either lives or works in East Cobb County to be this year’s EAST COBBER Mother of the Year. In 200 words or less, explain why this woman should receive this honor. The Mother of the Year will appear on the front cover of the May edition of the EAST COBBER, participate in our annual Parade, and be eligible to receive gifts from local merchants.
zizi Agharahimi s Mother of the Year 2008
Mail your essay along with photo to: EAST COBBER, P.O. Box 672121, Marietta, GA 30006-0036 or E-mail your nomination to contests@eastcobber.com.
All entries must be postmarked by April 8, 2010
AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday of each month. 1:30pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Mary Johnson, 770-926-7881.
American Association of university Women (AAuW) of Cobb County. Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. Does not meet in July & August. More info: Bonnie Williams, 770-971-6130.
American Needlepoint Guild. Second Tuesday of the month, 6:45pm. Cobb Public Library, Mountain View Branch, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-394-0065.
Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Third Wednesday of each month (except July and August). Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. More info: Charlene Robinson, 770-971-7786.
Atlanta World War ii Roundtable. Third Thursday (Sept-June) of the month, 11:30am, Petite Auberge Restaurant, North Druid Hills Road @ LaVista Road, Atlanta. More info: 770-928-4579, or jkovach2000@yahoo.com.
“Aware & Conscious Birds” Book Club. Mondays 7-8:30pm. Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: awareconsciousbirds@gmail.com or http://consciousness.meetup.com/203.
Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday evening. 7:00pm at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Rd. Award winning 50 voice, male, 4 part harmony a cappella harmony chorus. More info: Frank, 770-587-1264 or www.bigchickenchorus.org.
Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5 thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome. 1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-7717.
Business Breakfast Networking of East Cobb. Professional Referral Networking. Second Tuesday each month. 8:159:30am at C’est Moi/The Paris Cafe, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068. More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-7132830 or Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net.
Business Network international (BNi). BNI is an international networking organization with chapters throughout the Atlanta area. New chapter forming in East Cobb. Meeting times to be determined. More info: Karley Barber, 770-977-2383.
Chess Club. Thursdays 6:30-10pm. Kid Chess, 2501 East Piedmont Road, Suite 160. More info: 770-575-5802 or www. KidChess.com.
Children of The American Revolution (C.A.R.). Now forming a new Society serving the East Cobb, Vinings, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Roswell and all of Cobb communities. All children ages 118 invited. More info: B. Schilling, 770643-1010.
Cobb County Democratic Committee Monthly Breakfast. 2nd Saturday each month. 9am. Piccadilly Caféteria, 536 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: 770-420-7133 or www.eastcobbdems. com.
Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. Second Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Mary Ingram, 770-427-1108, or Leo or Edna Morris, 770-445-9274.
Cobb County Genealogical Society. 4th Tuesday, 7pm, Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta.
Cobb County Republican Women. Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street. More info: 770785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org.
Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Association. Last Wednesday of the month. 11:45am. Reservations required. Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Smyrna-Roswell Road, Smyrna. More info/Reservations: 770-422-9871.
Cobb Regional Republican Women. Third Thursday, every other month. 6:30pm. InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Sandra Thompson, 770-578-6646.
Colored Pencil Society of America. Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Monday of the month. 7pm. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 ChambleeDunwoody Road, Room 2 (second floor in the back), More info: Nancy Guerine, 678-354-3590.
Conversations with a Purpose, weekly discussions on purposeful conscious living. Periodic movies with inspirational messages followed by a discussion. Thursday nights, 7pm. $10. The Center for Awareness, 1240 Johnson Ferry Place, Suite B-10, Marietta. More info: 770-565-6111 or www.lainaorlando.com
Dad 2 Dad. A stay-at-home dads group. Every Tuesday and Thursday. 10:30am. Various locations. More info: Richard Collins, 770-579-5445.
Danc’n Singles. A square dance club, 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8-10:30am, FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-943-6979.
Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday. 10am. Various Locations. Non-dog owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan Batchelor, 770-992-2362.
Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club Classes every Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm. $5. Fullers Park Recreation Center, 3499 Robinson Road, Marietta. Dances on second & fourth Friday each month. 810:30pm. Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Margaret, 770-7517210 or www.dudesndarlins.com.
East Cobb AARP. First Thursday of the month. 1:30pm, East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road. More info: Martha Boyce, 678-290-9895.
East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters and non-boaters are welcome. 7pm. First Tuesday of each month. Free admission. Attendees pay for dinner. The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road. More info: 770-3643036.
East Cobb Business Association. Luncheon and Featured Speaker. Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am-1pm. Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton, 404-553-2200 or www.eastcobbba.com.
East Cobb Civic Association. Last Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or www.eastcobb.net.
East Cobb Civitans. Second & fourth Thursday of the month. 12-1pm, Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road. More Info: Mary Karras, 770-423-2265.
East Cobb Community Friends for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. Meetings are in members’ homes and vary each month. We work to benefit CHOA with fund raisers and service projects. More info: Suzanne Strickland, 770-992-2882, or Diane Ellwanger, 770-579-9510.
East Cobb Democratic Alliance. Third Thursday of the month. 6-8:30pm. Spaghetti Warehouse, 2475 Delk Road, Marietta. More info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218.
East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every Wednesday evening. 7pm, Scalini’s Restaurant, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026.
East Cobb lions Club Second & fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm, East Side Baptist Church, 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Don Garrow, 770-955-6914.
East Cobb Moms. Meeting times and locations vary each week - several activities every week. Support group for stay-at-home moms and their kids. More info: www.eastcobbmoms.com.
East Cobb New Horizons Band. Monday mornings. Did you play a band instrument in high school and/or college? Would you like to play again? We accept all skill levels. First Baptist Church of Marietta, 148 Church Street, Marietta. More info: George 770-971-3430.
East Cobb Open Networking. Professional Referral Networking. Every Friday. 7:309am at Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road (next to Michaels). Free. More info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711.
East Cobb Optimist Club. Every Friday. 7am, Café de Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-5751676.
East Cobb PowerCore Team. A business referral network. Every Thursday. 78:30am. IHOP, 3130 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Amy Caplan, 404-572-1278.
East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-789-0623.
East Cobb ViPs. A community group for seniors. Fourth Monday of the month (except in May). 6pm. East Cobb United Methodist Church, 2325 Roswell Road. More info: 770-971-3643.
East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Each Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817.
Georgia Perennial Plant Association. 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm, Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall. More info: www.georgiaperennial.org.
Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance. Third Thursday of the month. Social hour: 6pm. Meeting: 7pm. American Legion Post, 921 Gresham Road, Marietta. More info: Bill Kalish, 770-298-9966. Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday morning. 10am, East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road. More info: Bill Vermeer, 770-971-6579. Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for prospective members first Thursday or Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Building F, Room F001, Marietta. Check dates: 770-7408211 or www.happytailspets.org.
international Association of Administrative Professionals (iAAP)Cobb County Chapter. 4th Monday of the month. 6:15pm. Meeting & Dinner. Windy Hill - Marriott Hotel, Marietta. Info: Oleta Herron, 770-661-2876.
Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Post 976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am, Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Center. More info: Fran Jacobson, 770-436-7456.
Job Seekers Cobb County Chapter. Business professionals volunteer to help the unemployed. Speakers, networking, job leads, workshops. 7-9am. Tuesdays, followed by networking 9-10am. Varsity, 2790 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw. Free. More info: 770-420-9808, ext. 470.
Kiwanis Club - Town Center. Every Wednesday, 12:30pm, meet at Copeland’s Restaurant, Barrett Pkwy. More info: Stephanie Walker, 770-9129632.
libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. Council chamber at Marietta City Hall. More info: 678-279-3670.
Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. 12noon, Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Bill Sidner, 770-579-4094.
Marietta lions Club. Second Thursday of the month, 7pm, Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-8230.
Marietta PFlAG. Fourth Sunday each month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are welcome. Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: mariettapflag@gmail.com.
Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 12noon, Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or www.mariettarotary.org.
MOMS Club of Marietta Central. Second Thursday of the month. 10am. Merchants Walk Library, 1315 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: momsclubmariettacentral@yahoo.com.
MOMS Club of Marietta North. 1st Wednesday of the month. 10am, Mtn. View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road. More info: Marion Hegedes, 678-4948887.
MOMS Club of Marietta Northeast. 1st Monday of the month. 10:30am, Hope Presbyterian Church, 4101 Sandy Plains Road. More info: Wendy Diaz, 770-5091069.
Moms in Touch. East Side Elementary. Every Monday 10:00am. Meeting location available on request. More info: Movita Stallworth, 770-321-1783, or mo633@bellsouth.net.
Moms in Touch. www.momsintouch. org. Individual school groups meeting on various days & times. Praying and encouraging our Cobb County teachers, staff and students. More info contact Margie Crawford, mcraw10@bellsouth. net.
Mothers and More, East Cobb Chapter #270. Tuesdays each month. 7:309:30pm. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. Check website as schedule may vary: www. mmeastcobb.homestead.com.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). 1st Wednesday of the month. 11:30am, Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Roswell Street, Smyrna. More info: 770-973-2834.
Newcomers Club of Cobb County. Third Tuesday each month. 10am. Various social activities throughout the month for those new to Cobb County or just looking for new friends and activities. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers FerryRoad, Marietta. More info: 770-234-5068 or email newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com.
North Atlanta Business Association. Every Thursday, 11:45am-1:30pm, Piccadilly Cafe, Cobb Parkway. More info: Vic Anapolle, 770-971-3402.
North Metro Mothers of Multiples Club. Third Monday of the month. 7:15pm, Harp Irish Pub, 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell. More info: 678-445-0017 or www.northmetromultiples.org.
Northeast Cobb Business Association. Luncheon meeting third Wednesday of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15. Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: www.cantonroadba.org. Order Sons of italy in America Marietta lodge #2607. General membership meeting second Monday each month. Pot Luck Dinner (except June, July, Augustdessert and fruit). 7-9pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770928-9314 or degrillmouse@comcast.net.
Parents Without Partners. Meeting times vary. More info: Angela Dixon, 404-4220768 or pwpchapter698.org.
Peach State Depression Glass Collectors Club. 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7pm, East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770368-9790.
Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. First & Third Tuesday of the month, 7:309:00pm, St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.polkstreetspeakers.org.
President’s Toastmasters Club. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Improve your speaking skills and build confidence. Free. 7:00-9:00pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Lisa Goodman, lisagood1@ earthlink.net or www.presidentstm.org.
Retired Military Association of North Georgia. Monthly meeting. 2pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-9712963.
SACS (Singles and Couples Social Events). Weekly dancing for singles and couples. No membership fees, just friends making new friends. More info: Nancy Kuhn, Angel-GA@comcast.net
Shakespeare Reading Group. First & third Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm, 32 N. Fairground Street. More info: Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474..
Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Every Tuesday evening. Women’s four-part harmony chorus, 7:30pm, St. John United Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta. Visitors welcome. More info: www.songofatlanta. com or 770-509-0322.
Sons of the American Revolution, Piedmont Chapter. Third Saturday each month. 8 am, for breakfast. Men and boys who are interested in documenting their relationship to their ancestors and in joining an active group with similar interests. Holiday Inn Hotel, 909 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. More info: Bob Sapp, 770-971-0189 or www. piedmontsar.com.
Sope Creek Garden Club. First Wednesday of the month (Sept-June), 10am, Locations vary. More info: Karin Guzy, 770-955-1303.
Sons of the American Revolution, Captain John Collins Chapter. Third Tuesday of the month. 6:30pm, Locations vary. More info: Larry Guzy, 770-9551303.
Southeastern GTO Association. Second Saturday each month. Times vary. For GTO, Lemans, and any other Pontiac muscle car enthusiasts! More info: www. segtoa.org.
Sprayberry Area Business Network. Open networking. Every 4th Thursday. 8am. Location varies. More info: Christi Trombetti, 404-247-8844.
STAR (Singles Together at Roswell). Ages 50+. Every Thursday at 6pm for dinner, program and activities at Roswell
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United Methodist Church, Bldg. B, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell. All Welcome! More info: www.rumc.com/singles.
The Friendship Connection. For single seniors. For brunch, socials and dining out. More info: 770-426-0252.
The institute of Management Consultants First Wednesday of the month. 7:15-9am. Intelligent Office, 10 Glenlake Parkway, Suite 130, Atlanta. Register: www. imcgeorgia.org.
Toast of Cobb local Toastmasters. Club helps members develop communication and leadership skills. Guests welcome. Every Wednesday, 11:30am-12:30pm at Cobb EMC Community Room, 1000 EMC Pkwy in Marietta. More info: 404-2470510 or http://toastofcobb.freetoasthost.net/.
Transplanted Yankees of Georgia Club. Fourth Thursday each month. Socialize, network, plan activities and share good times and friendship. Various times and locations. More info: Gabe 770-403-2874 or handor@aol.com.
VFW. Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Rainbow Post 2681. First Thursday of each month. Dinner: 6:30pm. Meeting: 7:30pm. 140 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. Criteria to be a member: Served on foreign shores in support of a contingency or are the female relative of someone who served to be eligible for the auxiliary. More info: 770-977-2088.
Wildwood Toastmasters Club. Every Wednesday. 12pm, Financial Service Corp. 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 1100, Atlanta. More info: Audrey Devlin, adevlin@fscorp.com.
World War ii Veteran Sons & Daughters Association. Second Tuesday each month. 1pm. Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Roswell Street, Smyrna. More info: billhill5118@comcast.net. Club
BuSiNESS OPPORTuNiTY
See how soon you could be financially free. Free phone analysis. Ufirst 770-928-0000.
CAREER COACHiNG FOR STuDENTS
Helping high school students find their career passion and develop a plan before college. One-on-one, group, and workshops available. 770-973-5878 or www.careerexploring.net.
FuRNiTuRE REPAiR
Danny Linton: Onsite, on time, furniture care, refinishing, repairs, touch up. 770-882-5132.
HElP WANTED
Mountain View United Methodist Church in Marietta seeks part-time Preschool Director (20 hours/week). Must have undergraduate degree in child development, early childhood or elementary education, preferably with 4 years experience. Email resume to: secretary@mvumc.org.
HOuSE MATCH
We match tenants who need a home with homeowners that have a room to spare. We also match tenants who will provide services for the homeowner in exchange for reduced or free rent. We are HOUSE MATCH, a United Way funded agency, the “matchmakers” for your housing needs. Confidential interviews scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call Lynne Dyckman at 678-812-3729, log onto www.housematematch.org or email lynne. dyckman@atlantajcc.org.
iNTERNSHiP AVAilABlE
Editorial/Publishing Internship available at a growing community paper this summer, MayAugust. 10-15 hours a week. Duties include writing stories, research, promotional pieces, phone work, some photography. Journalism/ Communications majors preferred. Must be able to work independently. Skills preferred include a proven ability to write clearly, typing, some photography and familiarity with computer/e-mail. Intern will learn feature writing, production, promotions, and how to perform on deadline. Internship is available to college students, recent grads, graduate students and those looking to change careers. To apply, please send a writing sample and letter of interest by email to cynthia@eastcobber.com.
lAWN AND lANDSCAPE MAiNTENANCE
Lawn maintenance programs, lawn mowing, shrub trimming, pinestraw, mulch, sprinkler repair, fallen tree removal, landscape installation. Call for a free estimate. Mr. Moreno, 404787-8288.
MARY KAY
Fabulous skin care, color cosmetics, gifts and facials. www.marykay.com/pblack13. 404556-3449.
MORTGAGE lOANS
23 years experience. Quick approvals! Citizens Fidelity Mortgage, Jay Howard Givarz, MPA 678-522-2343 (GA Res. Mort. Lic. #5727 CFM’S NMLS # 60443 NMLS # 203728)
PERSONAl SERViCE
Need things to get done? Part-time infant care; Drive kids to after school activities & bring home; Run errands for seniors or anyone
needing things done. Shop, deliver, doctor’s appointments, etc. Personal chef services. Also, pet care in your home when needed. Great references, non-smoker. Call Hope at 678-401-2800 or 404-803-6933/cell.
PET CARE
In my home (small dogs only). Daily/ overnight while you work, travel or vacation. Lovingly cared for. Many references. Call anytime. 770-579-9566.
PiANO lESSONS
Piano lessons in your home. I come to you. Exciting and fun teacher with years of experience throughout Cobb County. Annual recitals, references available upon request. Call Kris at 404434-6681. www.krisokun.com/piano.
PRiVATE ElEMENTARY TuTOR
Experienced certified teacher/all subjects specializing in learning disabilities/dyslexia/homeschool. 404-210-6494.
ROOMMATE WANTED
Female roommate wanted to share townhouse with female off Johnson Ferry Road. $400.00 + utilities. Call Susan, 404-2714370.
TuTORiNG
Experienced special education teacher. Will coach your child with any disability in your own home – reading, writing, math. Contact Susan, 404-271-4370.
WEDDiNG PHOTOGRAPHY
Full coverage professional photography for weddings and events from $575. Call Greg at 678-5579890 or visit www.bedingfieldphotography.com.
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19th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
APRIL 22, 2010 – 8 AM Registration, 9 AM Shotgun Start
Bradshaw Farm Golf Club
Woodstock, Georgia
Hole-in-One Prizes! Door Prizes
• Automobile Trophies
• $10,000 Silent Auction Breakfast&Lunch
Proceeds are used for Community Projects such as:
Vision Screening Eye Exams, Glasses, and Surgeries East Cobb High School Scholarships
East Marietta Little League East Cobb Park Sponsor Georgia Lighthouse for the Blind Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind College Scholarships for East Cobb High School Students Leader Dogs Hearing Aid Bank Diabetes Awareness
Sponsorships: (Download application from www.eclions.org)
$2,000 EXCLUSIVE HOLE SPONSOR . Includes Four (4) Players, Two (2) Dedicated Signs [One placed at the tee and one at the green] and a Full-page Ad in the Tournament Program. This will be a hole dedicated to this sponsor.
$1,000 HOLE CO-SPONSOR . Includes Four (4) Players, One (1) Sign [Placed at the tee] and a Half-page Ad in the Tournament Program. This will be a hole shared by two (2) sponsors.
$500 HOLE CO-SPONSOR. Includes Two (2) Players, One (1) Sign [Placed at the tee] and a Quarter-page Ad in the Tournament Program. This will be a hole shared by four (4) sponsors.
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Half Page (8.5” x 5.5”) $100.00 Business Card (4.25” x 2.75”) $50.00
Golfers: (Arrange your own foursome or we will place you on a team)
$125/golfer (Breakfast & Lunch included) Ft. Lauderdale format with handicaps
Trophies and Prizes Awarded
Teams - Low Gross 1st and Low Net (1st, 2nd and 3rd). Longest Drive, Closest to Pin and Putting Contest
For more information and to signup:
www.eclions.org (PayPal Available)
A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Beginners/ Alateen. Every Monday. 8pm. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2281 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-5347.
Alcoholics Anonymous. For family and friends of alcoholics and other substance abusers. Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 320, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group. Open to individuals who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. First Monday of each month. 10:30am. Free care for your loved one during meeting. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 678-4391177.
Alzheimer’s Support Group. 2nd Thursday of the Month. 7:30 pm, Sunrise Assisted Living, 1551 Johnson Ferry Road. More info: Earnestine Reese, 770-509-0919.
Autism Spectrum Support Group of Cobb County. Supporting parents with information and resources as well as social connections. Third Thursday of each month during school year. 9:30-11:30am. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.asgcobb.com
Babywearing Group. Koalamommas, North Atlanta’s resource for help, support, and information about baby carriers of all kinds. Meets monthly, meeting dates/time vary. More info: Jennifer Worrell, 770-516-4192, or jenniferworrell@bellsouth.net.
Bereavement Support. 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5pm. Counseling Room in Parish Office. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400 ext. 6020.
Cancer Support Group. Second and fourth Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 301, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
Cancer Support Group for patients, families and friends who are learning to live with a diagnosis of cancer. Second Wednesday of the month, 7 pm. LaSalette Hall, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400 ext. 6104.
“Care and Share” Caregivers Support Group. 3rd Thursday of Month. 7pm.Savannah Court Assisted Living, 886 Johnson Ferry Road. More Info: Derin White 770-977-4420
Career Quest. Job network, resume reviewing & interview skills. Every Tuesday, 7:30-10pm . St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-5526400 ext. 6104.
Caregiver Support Group for those caring for elderly, chronically ill or disabled persons. Second Saturday of the month, 9:30am, Room 20, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770552-6400, ext. 6020.
Cobb Parents of Multiples. 2nd Monday each month. 7pm. North Metro Church, 2305 Barrett Parkway, Marietta. More info: www.cpomc.org.
Codependents Anonymous. Mondays & Thursdays. 7:308:45pm. Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-6368.
Compassionate Friends for grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings. First Tuesday of the month, 7 pm, First Baptist Church, 148 Church Street, Marietta. More info: Kathy Kelcourse, 770-579-3512 or 404539-4287 email: kathzkel@yahoo. com or tcfmarietta.kathy@hotmail. com
Depression/Bipolar Support Group. First and third Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 306, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
Depression Support Group. For those who suffer from depression and the people who love them. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
Diabetes Support Group offered by WellStar Health System. Second Tuesday of the month. 6:30 – 8 pm. McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Roselane Street, Suite 100, Marietta. No registration required. More info: 770793-7818.
Domestic Violence Support Groups. Sessions in English and Spanish. Wednesdays. 6:45-8:15pm. Childcare available for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Children over 12 may attend and learn childcare skills. Center for Family Resources, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: 770-427-3390.
East Cobb Satellite of CHADD (Children & Adults w/AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Parent Support Group. First Tuesday or Thursday of the month. 7-9pm. East Cobb Government Services Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Movita, 770321-1783, east-cobb@chadd.net, or www.chadd.net/300.
Families of Children under Stress (FOCuS). FOCUS is there to help – to listen and cry, to inform and educate, and to offer programs for the families and the child with special needs. Usually meets every fourth Thursday. 10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info and to confirm meeting date: Angie, 770234-9111, angie@focus-ga.org, or www.focus-ga.org.
Family Caregiver Support Group. For those dealing with family care isues and the special demands of aging family members. Not open to professional caregivers. First Tuesday of each month. 6pm. Sunrise of East Cobb, 1551 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Dawn Reed, 678-777-7241 or dawn@ alohatoseniorsolutions.com.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. 7:15pm. Special Guest Speaker. Transfiguration Church, Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275.
Grief and loss Support Groups are offered through the East Cobb Jewish Family & Career Services office. If you have experienced the loss of someone significant in your life, call Barbara Dolin, M.Ed., LPC, CT, for information and to reserve a slot at 770-9330081.
Grief Support Group. For those dealing with the grief of losing an aging loved one. Second Monday of each month. 10:30am. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 678-439-1177.
GriefShare Recovery Seminar and Support Group. Meets each Monday evening. 7:00pm. No child care provided. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978.
Job Seekers Meeting. 1st and 3rd Saturday each month. 8-9:30am. Breakfast provided. Job search advice, search strategies, job leads and company contacts. Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Mike Moran, 770-516-1113.
loneliness Bereavement Support Group. Every Tuesday, 12 noon. Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-423-5959.
Marietta Moms. For all kinds of moms - new to the area, looking for new friends, or just needing support. Daily events for babies, toddlers and older kids. More info: 770-9560318 or 678-357-3661 or www. mariettamoms.com
Mothers Circle Group. Are you a mother raising Jewish children but you are not Jewish? Free education and support through a 16 week course. Groups are held in Marietta, Intown and North Fulton. More info: Suzette Cohen, suzette@ themotherscircle.org or www. themotherscircle.org.
Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS). 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 9:45am. A place where moms can come to build friendships and receive mothering support, practical help and spiritual hope. Childcare
provided. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or mtzionmops@gmail.com.
Overeaters Anonymous. A support group for those who suffer from the need to compulsively overeat. MondayWednesday-Friday. 10am. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-2264931.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. For persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Second Sunday each month. 4pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Bldg. A, Roswell. More info: Robin Cleveland, 678-8193915.
Sexual Assault Support Group. Mondays. 7pm. YWCA of Northwest Georgia, 48 Henderson Street, Marietta. More info: 770-427-2902.
St. Andrew uMC Sisters of Support (SOS) Breast Cancer Support Group. Ongoing support and comfort for breast cancer survivors and patients undergoing treatment. Programs, speakers, art therapy and fellowship. Childcare upon request. First and third Thursday of each month. 7pm. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Building B Community Room, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Sandy Klingler, 770-926-3488.
Treasures in Heaven. For women who have lost children through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy stillbirth, or neonatal death. Fourth Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
Visions Anew Women’s Divorce Support Group. First Thursday and third Wednesday of the month. 7 pm. East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-953-2882.
Widowed Helping Others. Gatherings for social, practical support and new friendships during this time of adjustment. 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6pm. St Ann’s La Salette Hall, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6019 or 770-977-8438.
How to get your Support Group listed: Help us help others by letting the East Cobb community know about your support group meetings. Please include name of group, days you meet, how often, what time, location of your meeting – be sure to include street addresses, contact name and phone number. If you have a website, be sure to include that, too! Support Group listings must be received by the 15th of the month. Submit items to: supportgroups@eastcobber.com. Listings are free to non-profit groups.
‘‘I
got my life back.’’
Christine Keeley’s chest pain made everything difficult, from walking up a flight of stairs to going to the grocery store. “My body was crying out in stress; I just didn’t realize it.” Medication didn’t help. Even resigning from her stressful job didn’t help. So she went to see Dr. Caras, who determined that angioplasty was her best option.
“After my surgery, I felt better right away. Dr. Caras and his team really listened to me, and helped me learn how to listen to my body.” Christine’s taking good care of herself, participating in WellStar’s Cardiac Rehab program and exercising regularly. “Now, I have energy that goes and goes and goes. I can do anything – even keep up with my grandkids.”
If you have heart, you can do just about anything.
Living well takes planning. It takes perseverance. And most of all, it takes heart.
That’s why, every day, across five counties and five hospitals, WellStar is helping people like Christine with a world-class cardiac network. From prevention to catheterization and open-heart surgery to rehabilitation, we put our whole hearts into taking care of yours.
