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There has never been a parade of this magnitude in East Cobb County and I don’t think both sides of Johnson Ferry Road have ever been shut down! Accordingly, this edition of the East Cobber commemorates and celebrates this special occasion. All the articles 95 9 1 l a Festiv R E B and information contained herein relates to this very special event.

B T CO ss EAS To date, there are 52 groups and 1,000 people signed up to march in the parade; 42 non-profits and small businesses have reserved space to exhibit at the festival, and more than 200 talented individuals/20 acts have been scheduled to perform throughout the day. As you will soon discover, the EAST COBBER lists all the parade participants, festival exhibitors, and corporate sponsors not only to memorialize these “firsts” but also to ensure that parade watchers and festival goers get the most out of this very happy day! After reading through all the people that will be participating in the parade and all the groups exhibiting at the Festival, and after reviewing all the performers scheduled to entertain throughout the day you won’t want to miss this very special day. I don’t want to miss this special day!

It’s important to note that just about everyone involved in this parade is from East Cobb County, Once again, I am grateful for and proud of my fellow East Cobbers from the PTA presidents that lobbied for their school to get involved, to all the different groups and their leaders who stepped forward to be a part of this new event, to all the good citizens and business people who volunteered their valuable time to take on menial tasks. And finally, I might have had the idea, but this special event would not have come to fruition without the local businesses that cared enough to underwrite my dream.

During many conversations, I would mention there was going to be a parade right her in East Cobb, and without fail that person would share a memory of a parade when they were growing up or when they lived somewhere else. That’s what November 18 is all about: creating memories- special memories for our children as well as for the child in all of us. The EAST COBBER Community Parade & Festival will be one of those rare moments when we are all reminded that there can be joy in this world and reassured that such caring and talented people are right here in our neighborhood.

Since that letter was written 20 years ago, we’ve since changed the parade to an earlier fall date, we now have 115 parade entries with 2,000+ people signed up to march, and 80 booths reserved at this year’s festival.

While it has been a wild ride managing the growth of this hometown tradition, my feelings have not changed. I am so grateful for the many people that come out to help me organize this special event, to WellStar and all the small businesses for providing financial support to make my dream come true. I will never tire of seeing the smiling faces of the kids and teachers alike, waving and throwing candy along the parade route!

This happy day reminds me (and I hope, for you) of what a wonderful community East Cobb continues to be after all these years!! de ra a P BER T COB ss EAS 2012 a g rea stagin Cynthia M. Rozzo Founder l Publisher cynthia@eastcobber.com 4 September 2015

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On the Cover An East Cobber since 1976, Lyn Ferarra, a volunteer at Atlanta Boxer Rescue (ABR), is pictured with her two rescue boxers, Deke and Missy. You can see Lyn and her rescue dogs marching in this year’s EAST COBBER Parade and/or meet them at Atlanta Boxer Rescue’s booth at the EAST COBBER Festival.

“I became involved with ABR because of my love of all dogs-especially Boxers. I reached out to them a few years ago to adopt a rescued Boxer and ended up volunteering. I help evaluate dogs in shelters, help with training issues . . . It's all about saving lives and I help anyway I can,” says Lyn. Atlanta Boxer Rescue is hosting the eighthannual Boxerstock Music Festival on October 11. A $10 ticket gets you access to an entire day of music and family fun from 12 noon to 6pm.

All proceeds benefit Atlanta Boxer Rescue.

For more information, you can read all about this event on page 35 or visit boxerstock.org.

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EAST COBB SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WINS NATIONAL SAFETY AWARD After placing first at the state competition, Michael Graham, a Cobb County Schools bus driver for the past 10 years, took third place at the 45th Annual School Bus Driver International Safety Competition in Minneapolis this past July. He drives or has driven bus routes for Pope, Wheeler and Walton High Schools.

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Graham has won two of the last four Georgia RoadE-O events and placed second in the other two years.

The Road-E-O consists of a bus safety check, followed by a challenging obstacle course designed to test drivers’ abilities to safely but expertly handle their machines.

Drivers must successfully complete maneuvers such as serpentines, parallel parking, offset alley exercises and diminishing clearance and stopping maneuvers.

opportunity to demonstrate their professionalism, skill, and dedication to pupil transportation. The event culminated with an Awards Banquet and Ceremony, at which Michael was honored.

Since he won the Georgia Road-E-O, he qualified to compete in the National School Transportation Association’s School Bus Driver International Safety Competition. The best school bus drivers from the U.S. and Canada compete for top honors and recognition.

The event begins with a written test, then contestants get behind the wheel of a bus to put their driving skills to the test. Competing in one of three categories (Conventional, Transit, or Small Bus), drivers have the

Cobb Schools Transportation Director, Rick Grisham, says “Michael’s department and the entire district is very proud of him!”

The School Bus Driver International Safety Competition began in 1971 as the National School Bus Safety Road-E-O, and continues to take place on an annual basis. The competition provides positive media coverage for the safety and security of the school bus industry.

Editor's note: Michael Graham will be in the EAST COBBER Parade.

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YOU’RE INVITED! JOIN EAST COBB PTAS! HELP US MAKE EVERY CHILD’S POTENTIAL A REALITY

By Paty Holdmeyer and Amy Carroll, East Cobb County Council of PTAs, Membership Co-Chairs In the month of August, thousands of parents and students headed back to school. For the majority of students, now is a time filled with excitement as they find out who their new teachers are, catch up with friends and start making new ones. For many parents, apprehension sets in as the unstructured days of summer are over and the hectic school routine is once again upon them. After meeting the teacher and getting the supply list, many parents buy spirit wear and sign up for the PTA. East Cobb has a great PTA support structure. We are lucky that parents are familiar with the PTA and are willing to join year after year. Our new families who move into East Cobb from across the state, the country, or even overseas may not always understand how powerful and important the PTA is for the benefit of each student and school.

What is PTA? The National PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the United States. The purpose of the PTA is to promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school community and place of worship.

As an advocate for all children, the PTA works to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. PTAs serve to promote closer relations between the home and the school, so that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children. The PTA mission is to make every child’s potential a reality. In East Cobb there are 35 PTAs, corresponding to each of the 35 public schools, with over 28,000 members.

Why join the PTA? Joining the PTA helps make you an advocate for all children at the local, state and national level. The PTA also helps provide many programs that state and county funding do not cover. In many schools, the PTA pays for teacher grants, after school programs, math and reading software, student planning agendas and educational material in school media centers -- among other educational tools that support instructional goals. PTAs enrich the student learning experience and unite our school communities through websites, e-newsletters and the orchestration of events such as math and science nights, fall festivals, picnics, sock hops and holiday parties.

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Why is it important for ALL families to join the PTA? The strength of the PTA lies in its members. These are parents, teachers, school administrators, business leaders, grandparents and community members who believe that making a positive difference in the education of our children matters. Our strength in numbers empowers the PTA to partner with schools to help give each child the best education possible, despite growing limitations, which include manpower and financial resources. Involvement in PTA offers meaningful opportunities to support student academic achievement and wellbeing.

Are There Other Benefits to Joining the PTA? Supporting education is important – as is realized by PTA members, including many of our local East Cobb businesses. To help support local PTA membership, many businesses in East Cobb provide discounts or other special values to PTA members. Some of these businesses include tutoring centers, restaurants, hair salons, gyms, a cooking academy, roller skate and ice centers and many more. These business partners understand that East Cobb PTAs and their members have a common goal of helping every child reach their potential. You can access the ECCC PTA business partners here: www.ecccpta.org/ committee-news-info/membership-benefits YOU Are Invited to JOIN PTA! Whether you are a parent, grandparent, neighbor or local business your PTA membership helps us to continue offering all the great programs which make our East Cobb schools award-winning schools. Please think about joining the PTA if you haven’t already. To join any East Cobb PTA, just visit your local school’s website for contact and/or membership information. Thank you for being involved!

Paty Holdmeyer is the mother of two children who attend Dickerson Middle School and Walton High School and lives in the Lenox Woods Subdivision.

Amy Carroll is the mother of two children who attend Dickerson Middle School and Walton High School and lives in the Indian Hills Subdivision.

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From beautiful artwork to furniture to accessories, the store has it all, and it’s all reasonably priced.

Being a part of the East Cobb community has been a long time desire for Southern Comforts. With locations in Dunwoody, Roswell and Alpharetta the Market Plaza Shopping Center made perfect sense.

According to Jenny, “Each store is different every time you enter the door. We have unique pieces that represent an unlimited number of vendors at any given time.”

Jenny is quick to point out that although Southern Comforts does have those beloved antiques for sale, the store’s primary focus is on current styles of furniture and accessories. In addition to items sold by consignors, 20 percent is new merchandise and is purchased from manufacturer closeouts and discounted sales. “We are very picky about what we take on consignment and from manufacturers,” says Jenny.

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Jenny says that with fall and the holiday season approaching, it’s a perfect time to update your home décor for those guests you plan to entertain. Stop by Southern Comforts Consignments at 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd., #30, Marietta 30068. Store hours are seven days a week, with Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. Southern Comforts offers fabulous pricing for savvy shoppers.

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6U EAST SIDE THUNDER BASEBALL TEAM WINS WORLD SERIES

sPictured s above are the 6U East Side Thunder Baseball team: winners of the Dizzy Dean World Series held in Southaven, Mississippi. The World Series Championship was the first ever for this age group (6U) from East Side Baseball. Pictured (l-r) are: Jaiden Tse, Jensen Morneau, Rylin Lyemance, Joshua Alequin, Wyatt Pope, Kingston Jones, Cooper Patterson, Taylor Hart, Noah Willis, Reid Harke and Devin Krohn. Based out of Fullers Park, the winning team was coached by Mark Morneau, Bobby Lyemance, Ricky Tse and Bart Patterson. Come see them march in the EAST COBBER Parade!

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HOMEWORK LEADS TO DORSEY ALSTON Eric Gant is no stranger to Atlanta real estate. He has been serving the greater Metro Atlanta area as a residential real estate appraiser for 14 years. As owner of Appreciating Homes Residential Appraisals, Gant had the opportunity over the years to work with the prestigious Buckhead real estate firm Dorsey Alston Realtors. “I had worked with Dorsey Alston many times for high-end properties in and around Buckhead,” explains Gant. “I was always impressed Eric Gant with its management team and agents. After speaking with brokers about the new East Cobb location, I knew it was time to expand my real estate career to include residential sales in addition to appraisals.” Two years later, Gant couldn’t be more pleased with his decision to join Dorsey Alston and expand his business. He has worked with individuals, investors and family estates in buying and selling property in East Cobb, as well as throughout Metro Atlanta. “I believe my extensive appraisal background helps my clients get the best deal possible when buying a property and maximizes their bottom line when they sell a property,” he says.

Gant exemplifies Dorsey Alston’s ideology in his commitment to his profession through market knowledge, experience and education.

Since his career began in 2001, he has appraised more than 3,000 homes in Metro Atlanta. He has also worked with law firms in litigation for real estate legal disputes, foreclosures and divorces. The Superior Courts of Cobb, Cherokee, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett Counties have designated Gant as a Real Estate Expert Witness. He is a member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors, a Georgia Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and has completed the course requirements for Home Inspection. Gant received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his graduate degree from Georgia State University.

Eric Gant continues to grow his business through referrals by striving for 100 percent client satisfaction. “I really enjoy working with individual homeowners to develop an estimated market value for their homes,” he says. “This covers pre-listing for sale, tax appeal or family estate planning.”

Gant is an active member of his community. He and his wife, Kirsten, have lived in East Cobb for nine years and have four children: Brewer, 9, and triplets, Boone, Greta and Hadley, 6. Big brother and the triplets attend Mt. Bethel Elementary School. Gant has been a soccer coach at NASA, YMCA and Upward Sports. He is a member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Mt. Bethel Elementary PTA and Princeton Lakes HOA. If you, your friends or your family are looking to buy or sell your home, invest in real estate or would just like to discuss the market value of your property, call Metro Atlanta’s Real Estate Expert Eric Gant at (404) 539-2059 or contact him via email at EricGant@ DorseyAlston.com.

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<< FALL BREAK FUN >> Cobb County Schools has scheduled a Fall Break for all students. So, from Monday, September 21 to Friday, September 25, we figured East Cobb families would be looking for fun things for their student staycationers to do!

So, here are some fun options so your student-aged kids (and you) won’t go stir crazy!

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Hula Hoop Extravaganza!

Mountain View Library 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 Registration is required. For more info: 770-509-4964 or stop by the Children’s Reference Desk. 3-4pm. Grades K-5. A professional hula hoop dancer and will give an action-packed demonstration for the community. Children will then have the chance to practice hula hoop skills. Some hula hoops will be provided, but please bring your own if you have one. Parents need to stay in the building.

SEPTEMBER 21-23

Walton Fall Break Fun Camp

770-596-6238 • michael.davidson@cobbk12.org Walton High School, Football Field House 8:30am-12pm. $100/child. Age: 5-12. A variety of competitive games that emphasize the development of athletic skills and exercise that are designed to increase a child’s understanding of the value of teamwork and cooperation.

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Canvas by U Fall Break Camp

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Chattahoochee Nature Center

770-992-2055 • chattnaturecenter.org 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075 2:30pm; ages 5+. $10/Adult; $7/Students (Ages 13 -18); $6/ Child (Ages 3 -12); Free for members. Daily crafts and movies – a new theme each day! Crafts begin at 2:30pm, movies begin at 3pm! All ages welcomed! Movie titles below, crafts will be themed with each movie.

Fall Harvest Camp – Faith Lutheran Church & School 770-973-8921 • faithmarietta.com/school 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 $175 or $45/day. Camp: 8am-3:30pm; extended care 6:45am-6:00pm.

Primrose School of Sprayberry Explorers

770-578-4832 • primroseschools.com/schools/sprayberry 2531 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 6:30am-6:30pm. $211. Visits to Lakeshore Learning Workshop, Sparkles Skating Rink, Cagle's Dairy Farm and East Cobb Park.

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Titans Sports Academy

404-441-1400 • titansnation.net 1235 Kennestone Circle, Marietta 30066 Camp is $145 for Half Days (9am-12:30pm) and $225 for Full Days (9am-5pm). Ages 8U -13U. The first half of the day will be baseball instruction- the second half of the day will be comprised of games, dodge ball, movies and more!

YMCA-McCleskey: Fall Break Sports Camp

1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 770-977-5991 • ymcaatlanta.org/mcy 9am-4pm; free extended care from 7:30am-6pm. Members: $40/day Program: $60/day. Age: 5-12. Have a “ball” while school’s out. Monday: Flag Football; Tuesday: Basketball; Wednesday: Soccer; Thursday: Volleyball; Friday: ALL!

SEPTEMBER 22

Movie: Cinderella (PG)

Mountain View Library, Children’s Program Room 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 More info: call 770-509-4964. 3-5pm (Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult). Young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella’s fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger. Bring a pillow and a dry snack.

SEPTEMBER 23 Coding for Kids!

Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 Registration is required. More info: 770-509-4964 or stop by the Children’s Reference Desk. 3-4pm. Grades: K-5. Come and learn about the wonders of coding! Learn to give simple commands to your favorite Disney characters like Elsa from Frozen. Shirya Gotety will show some fun websites where kids can create their own apps and characters. This program is a community program for grades K-5. Parents need to stay in the building.

Family Fun Time!

East Marietta Library 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 More info: 770-509-2711, no registration required. 3:304:15pm. Family Fun Time is for children of all ages.

Includes books, activities, a short film, music, and a craft.

SEPTEMBER 24

Campfire Tales- Fantastic Friends

Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 Registration begins September 8 in person or by phone at 770-509-4964. 3:30-4:15pm. Grades: K-3. School’s started back and we have new friends in class. Sometimes making friends is easy, sometimes not so much. Hear stories about being a good friend, including 2015 Caldecott Medal winner Beekle by Dan Santat. Using the story and illustrations for inspiration, create a puppet of your own imagined best pal. www.eastcobber.com

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celebrate all of our great schools,” said Cynthia. The parade is followed by a free community festival which will include entertainment, arts and crafts, concessions, carnival games and local businesses.

The annual EAST COBBER Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, September 12 starting at 10am.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of this communitybuilding tradition, started by EAST COBBER founder and publisher Cynthia Rozzo.

The parade and festival could not happen without the generous support of its sponsors. WellStar Health Systems was an inaugural advertiser with the EAST COBBER and supporting the parade from its inception was a natural extension of that existing relationship. “We have remained a solid partner with the parade because of a shared commitment to the East Cobb community,” said Elaine Morgan, Director, Brand Development and Marketing with WellStar. “Our focus on the health and wellness of East Cobb pairs well with the EAST COBBER’s focus on bringing information to the community,” she continued.

In 1993, Cynthia launched the EAST COBBER magazine with the mission of building a sense of community in the growing East Cobb community. Her focus was, and still remains, the people, special events, schools and businesses that make East Cobb County such a great place to live, work and for so many, to raise a family.

Growing up in Ohio, Cynthia fondly remembers her hometown parades, and in 1995, she brought that small town tradition to the residents of East Cobb. “I wanted to bring a sense of ‘place’ to our community, and I wanted to create an event that kids growing up here would remember…I did not have children at the time, but I wanted my future children to experience that smalltown feel, and excitement that a parade and festival provide,” she said. She also wanted to provide a way for the local businesses to introduce themselves to the community in a fun and festive atmosphere.

Elaine has another reason to support the paradeshe grew up in East Cobb. “I have been a resident of East Cobb for 45 years and a WellStar employee since 1993. The marriage of my hometown and my employer is a natural and big reason I can attest to the value of our partnership with the EAST COBBER parade,” said Elaine.

Mark your calendars and plan on attending one of East Cobb’s longest standing and revered traditions!

The parade starts at Fidelity Bank, 1223 Johnson Ferry Road, and will travel south on Johnson Ferry Road to Olde Towne Parkway. The festival will be at a new site this year, the south parking lot of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road and will begin immediately after the parade from 11 am - 3 pm.

The community has always embraced the EAST COBBER Parade. In 1995, 1,000 people marched in the parade. This year, more than 2,000 participants are expected, representing more than 110 unique groups with more than 10,000 spectators. The parade is really a tribute to the local schools. “Our principals and Teachers of the Year are the parade’s VIPs. We realize a lot of people move to East Cobb because of the schools, and the parade has always been a unique way to honor and

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Johnson Ferry Road (between Lower Roswell Road and Upper Roswell Road) will be closed 9:45am to 11:30am to allow 2,000+ parade participants and approximately 110 entries to march in the 20th Annual EAST COBBER Parade.

The EAST COBBER Parade will be staged at Mount Bethel Elementary School parking lot (1210 Johnson Ferry Road). Beginning at 10am, parade participants will march south on Johnson Ferry Road, and then, after about one mile, turn into the Fountains of Olde Towne Shopping Center, 736 Johnson Ferry Road. As a safety measure, the Cobb County Police Department will shut down Johnson Ferry Road – both northbound and southbound lanes – from Roswell Road to Lower Roswell Road.

This stretch of Johnson Ferry Road will be closed to traffic from 9:45am to 11:30am. Princeton Lakes Drive will also be closed from 8am to 10:30am. Woodlawn Road will be not be closed – but traffic will be affected.

Cobb County Department of Transportation will be setting up road detours at the intersections of Indian Hills Parkway & Upper Roswell Road and Indian Hills Parkway & Lower Roswell Road. Road detours will also be set up at the intersections of Timber Ridge Road & Upper Roswell Road and Timber Ridge Road & Lower Roswell Road.

Road Closure Reminder

On Saturday, September 12, Johnson Ferry Road —Northbound & Southbound lanes—between Lower Roswell Road & Upper Roswell Road will be closed to traffic 9:45am to 11:30am for the 20th Annual EAST COBBER Parade. Woodlawn Road will not be closed, but traffic will be affected. Princeton Lakes Drive will be closed off at 8am for the parade staging area, which is at Mt. Bethel Elementary School, 1210 Johnson Ferry Road. st Cobber Ea

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Grand Marshall: Michael Johnson, Director, East Cobb Health Park

Kid Chess Niceys Heart of Restoration

Cobb County Commissioners

Simpson Middle School PTSA

Cobb County Fire Dept

Chattahoochee Nature Center

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Twilight Twirlers of Marietta

Lockheed ES Girl Scout Troops

Nicholson Elementary School

East Cobb Robotics

Cactus Car Wash

EAST COBBER Father of the Year

Anytime Fitness

School of Rock

Keheley Elementary

Project Mail Call

Moohan Martial Arts

Dickerson Middle School

Lassiter High School Volleyball Teams

Atlanta Boxer Rescue

Primrose School of Sprayberry

Everything Computers

Davis Elementary

Kids Kuts Salon

Cub Scout Pack 797

Cheer Revolution Allstars

Sope Creek Elementary

Polar Bear Run

Walton High School

East Cobb Baseball

Walton High School Band Timber Ridge Elementary School

Cobb County Public Library System

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 14406 from Timber Ridge

Cobb County Republican Party Mt. Bethel Christian Academy

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Joyful Noise Marching Saints

Walton Jr. Raider Cheer squads

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy

Walton Robotics

All Four Seasons Garage Doors

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Casa Montessori School

Mount Bethel Elementary School

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Girl Scouts of Greater AtlantaChattahoochee Service Unit

Angels Among Us Pet Rescue

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Southern Comforts

Brumby Elementary School

Junior League of Cobb-Marietta

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Kincaid Elementary School

Wheeler High School PTSA

Marietta Derby Darlins

Sparkles Family Fun Centers

The Mosquito Authority

Sedalia Park Elementary Cheerleading

Mountain View Elementary Teacher of the Year

East Cobb Cheetahs Track Club, Inc

Sierra Club Centennial Group

East Valley Cheerleading

Daniell Middle School

Eastvalley Elementary School

Sahaja Yoga

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Rotary Club of East Cobb

Pope High School PTSA

Lady Lion Cheer Team

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church/Oktoberfest

Corrigan Care/Emmy’s Academy

The Georgia Ballet

Friends for the East Cobb Park

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

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Miss East Cobb

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Americans United For The Separation of Church and State

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State Representative Matt Dollar

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DanceVersE ATL Dance Academy

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Girl Scout- Kudzu Service Unit

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Adamark Jewelers & Silversmiths Angles Among Us Pet Rescue Anytime Fitness Army Arrow Exterminators Atlanta Boxer Rescue Inc. Bergstrom & Associates Bernie 2016 Chattahoochee Nature Center Cheever Agency of Farmers Insurance Children’s Dental Village Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Colombian Coffee Roasters East Cobb Robotics Edward Jones Investments Everything Computers GG’s Fashion Forward Good Mews Animal Foundation Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Healthy Spines Initiative Inspired Living Iron Tribe Fitness East Cobb Karate Atlanta Liberty Mutual Insurance Like Mike 4 Cobb Moohan Martial Arts The Mosquito Authority Nutrimost Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival PRO Martial Arts School of Rock Southern Comforts Consignments Students First Thirty-One Gifts LLC Thru My Lens Photo Ultimate Karate & Fitness Varmora USA LLC Walton Robotics

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COMING IN OCTOBER: EAST COBBER’s 10th Annual Private School Guide Academic, social, financial, and philosophical issues all require careful examination before a decision can be reached.

EAST COBBER’s 10th Annual Private School Guide offers a wealth of information about area private schools and a place for you to start your homework. So if you are considering private education, be sure to pick up the October issue of the

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DJ NEEZY BRINGING THE PARTY TO ANNUAL FESTIVAL

11 – 11:15 AM

NATIONAL ANTHEM SUNG BY DANIEL MATA 11:20 – 11:40 AM

PAGE ONE PRESENTS! A variety performance by Page One Theatre.

11:45 – 11:50 AM

SHALLOWFORD FALLS FOX TROTTERS Shallowford Falls elementary students perform a dance to "Ain't Going Down Till The Sun Comes Up".

11:55 AM – 12:05 PM

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Daniel returns to the stage to sing some original songs and well-known classics.

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Becoming a DJ was a natural fit for Ben. “Growing up, I was that kid at dances and bar mitzvahs who was on the dance floor as soon as the music was playing and didn’t leave until the end of the party,” he recalled. Ben has been a DJ for four years. “This job has allowed me to merge things I am passionate about: music; dancing and creating lasting memories,” he said.

12:15 – 12:35 PM

SONG OF ATLANTA High energy show. The chorus will sing traditional barbershop tunes and other songs all in 4-part a cappella harmony.

12:40 – 1:10 PM

He provides entertainment for almost any function including private parties, school parties and dances, bar mitzvahs, weddings or any other festive occasions. Ben will tell you that what makes him stand out as a DJ is his dance moves. “I have unbelievable dance moves. They are not the best moves, but they empower the audience to feel comfortable to dance too!” I am able to connect with all ages, and I want to see everyone having a good time,” he said.

DANCE STOP COMPANY Showcase of ballet, jazz, and tap performances.

1:15 – 1:50 PM

SING LIKE A STAR RISING STARS Fabulous singing by the Sing Like A Star students and staff.

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COBB NEW HORIZONS BAND

Participants at this year’s EAST COBBER Festival can expect an engaging and fun time with DJ Neezy as he entertains from the festival stage. “We live in a great community, and we should celebrate it! Expect to see me out with the crowd dancing,” he said.

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Made up of senior citizens, this band will perform favorites.

For more information on DJ Neezy, please visit "DJ Neezy Entertainment" on Facebook or www.djneezy.com. And for more information on the annual EAST COBBER Parade and Festival, please visit www.eastcobber.com/parade.

Hosted by and sound provided by DJ Neezy

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By day, Ben Needle is a social studies teacher at Kell High School. But when he’s not teaching, he transforms into DJ Neezy, a local DJ whose motto is “Any Party. Any Place.

Any Time.” DJ Neezy will be the featured entertainment at this year’s annual EAST COBBER Festival, which follows the EAST COBBER parade to be held starting at 10 a.m. on Sept. 12.

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AWARD-WINNING SINGER TO OPEN EAST COBBER FESTIVAL On September 12, local singing phenom Daniel Mata will open the EAST COBBER Festival by singing the National Anthem as well as performing a few songs during the festival.

Daniel has enjoyed several accolades in his career. In 2010, he won “Cherokee’s Got Talent,” and in 2014, he won Variety of Georgia’s “Stars of Tomorrow.” He also performed a solo in 2012 and 2013 for the holiday show, “Larry, Carols and Mo,” at the Fox Theatre.

The festival won’t be the first time Daniel has performed the National Anthem. He sang it at his high school graduation (at Lassiter High School this past May) and most recently at Skip Wells’ memorial service. Skip was one of four marines shot and killed in Chattanooga.

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Daniel, 19 years old, has lived in Marietta since the age of 8 when his parents and triplet siblings emigrated from Venezuela. He lives in the Hampton Ridge neighborhood, graduated from Lassiter High School this past May and will attend Belmont University.

Daniel recently released his first EP, and future goals include becoming a classical- crossover artist and touring world-wide. When asked to describe himself in five words, he said, “Passionate. Dedicated. Genuine.

Smart. Positive.”

A singer his entire life, Daniel was inspired early on by singers Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti as well as Disney tunes. At the age of 10, he began taking professional voice lessons, finessing his classical singing style.

Over the years, Daniel has performed at recitals, weddings, art galleries, promotional events and parties. He also has provided his talent to several charitable functions including the 50th Anniversary Celebration of St. Jude’s Hospital and the Arthritis and Ovarian Cancer Balls.

Be sure to come and see East Cobb’s own Daniel Mata perform at the EAST COBBER Festival, Saturday, September 12. Visit www.eastcobber.com/parade for complete details.

For more information on Daniel, including a link to purchase his EP, visit www.danielmatamusic.com

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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: Call Cobb EMC at 770-429-3413 to have mulch delivered to your home or business.

SEPTEMBER 3 & 17

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SEPTEMBER 4

Garden Tour Mondays at Barrington Hall. Start your week on the right foot with a free tour of the historic gardens at Barrington Hall. The tour is led by staff horticulturist Janet Rigsby and begins at the main house back porch. No reservations necessary. 9:30-10:00am. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info: 770-640-3855 or roswellgov.com.

EVERY SATURDAY

Free Arts and Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Materials.

11am-3pm. Ages 3 and up. Make desk nameplate easel, what a hoot owl, great catch game, welcome autumn crown. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-3100 or lakeshorelearning.com.

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Marietta Square Farmers Market featuring products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday 9am-12pm and Sunday 12-3pm. Rain or shine. Open all year. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.

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Johnson Ferry Movie Ministry. Movies are shown on the first and third Thursdays of the month. 7pm. The Landing Room (Room 272), Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-973-6561 or johnsonferry.org.

Marietta Square Art Walk. A free, self-guided tour featuring visual and performing artists hosted by art galleries, museums, boutiques and restaurants. The Beer Garden returns by popular demand, where guests can purchase beer and wine while enjoying live music in Atherton Square, located behind Cool Beans. 5pm to 9pm, rain or shine. Parking is free on the streets, or use the parking deck on Cherokee Street across from the Earl Smith Strand Theatre for free after 4:45pm. More info: artwalkmarietta.com.

Scary-etta Trolley Ghost Tour. Join Ghosts of Marietta and The Historic Marietta Trolley Company for a 90-minute “spirited” ride aboard the trolley. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and the walk is about 2 blocks. 8-9:30pm. $27/ adults; $14/child 130. Church Street, Marietta 30060. More Info: 770-425-1006 or visit mariettatrolley.com/scary-etta.

SEPTEMBER 7

Holy Smoke Festival. Includes: 5k Run (9AM) & Tot Trot Following (Hosted by Predisan), Children’s inflatables, games, and more! 10 am. BBQ by Williamson Bros. 11am4pm. Food and product vendors, car show, silent auction, live music. Free Admission. On the fields of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: holysmoke@jfbc.org.

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Museum Mice Tour for toddlers ages 3-5 and their parents.

Join in the fun and play Dressing Up with Murray & Etta.

10:30-11am. $5 per child. Reservations required. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.

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Over 40 Females Cobb County chapter luncheon, featuring Melissa Galt sharing her best practices for building an exclusive business. 11am-1pm. Members get in free, nonmembers: $25. Registration is required. Red Sky Tapas Bar, 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info/ To register: swcarman@over40females.com.

SEPTEMBER 10

The Southern Trilogy of Homes Homeschool Day. The Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau and “A Southern Trilogy: The Historic Homes of Roswell” will host a Homeschool Day for homeschool students This year the theme will be about the Cherokee Native American removal.

Registration is encouraged. The registration price before September 4 is $12. After September 4 price will be $15 and $20 the day of the event. Children under 6 are free.

More info/to register: Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, 770-640-3253.

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SEPTEMBER 10 & 24

Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) After Hours. Bring a picnic and grab a beverage or snack (beer and wine available for purchase), listen to live acoustic music from local musicians. 5:30-8:30pm. Included with general admission and free to CNC member. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.

SEPTEMBER 11-13

32nd Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show. Seminars and exhibits on flooring, siding, patios, appliances, and other home improvement subjects. Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 10am-7pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 30339. More info: 770-998-9800 or atlantahomeshow.com.

SEPTEMBER 12

8th Annual Atlanta Smooth Music Festival. Atlanta area’s only all day, outdoor smooth jazz music experience, featuring Tony Exum, Paula Atherton, Tim Bowman, Jeff Lorber, Nick Colionne. 2-9:30pm (Gates open at 1pm).

Tickets $26-$86. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-819-7765 or JazzGrooves@bellsouth.net.

11th Annual Hot Lips Hustle 5k. Race to benefit needy children born with cleft and palate deformities. Live music, food, and prizes after the race. Race begins at 8am. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2922 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. More info: hotlipshustle5k.com. www.eastcobber.com

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20th Annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival. Come see the largest parade in Cobb County! Bring a bag to grab all the candy thrown by parade participants. Entertainment, food and fun activities for the whole family. The EAST COBBER Parade begins at 10am at the Fidelity Bank, 1223 Johnson Ferry Road. EAST COBBER Festival immediately follows 11am-3pm, at its NEW location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta/East Cobb.

More info: 770-640-7070 or eastcobber.com/parade.

Taste of Kennesaw. Sample food from 30 local restaurants from the Kennesaw and Cobb County area. Downtown Kennesaw, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. 11am-8pm.

Free Admission. Samples may be purchased for $1 to $4.

More info: kennesawbusiness.org

SEPTEMBER 12 & 26

Marietta Square Artists Market. This open-air fine arts artists market showcases the best of local art. 9am-2pm on Mill Street, Marietta. More info: artistsmarketmarietta.com

SEPTEMBER 14

First Monday Breakfast presented by Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Speakers: Lee Cuthbert, Earl Ehrhart, Dale Kaetzel, Mike Plant. 7:30am - 9am. General admission: $65. Members: $30 online (by noon, September 9); $40 at door. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339. More info: 770-980-2000 or cobbchamber.org.

Home School Science Monday. Learn about identifying plants and animals. 2pm. Free with admission. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

More info: chattnaturecenter.org.

SEPTEMBER 15

2nd Annual ABRA Charity Golf Tournament presented

by The Cindy Donald Dreams of Recovery Foundation.

All proceeds provide much needed therapy and therapeutic equipment to approved individuals suffering from paralysis due to spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries. Registration begins at 9am with a 11am shotgun start. $100/player. Polo Golf & Country Club, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming. More info: 404-391-1969 or ksenger@abraauto.com

SEPTEMBER 17

Alive after 5. Enjoy the historic Roswell Town Square for a family-friendly atmosphere with live band, gourmet food trucks on Park Square and plenty of other fun activities to highlight the evening. 5pm-9pm. Historic Downtown Roswell - Canton Street, 928 Canton Street, Roswell. More info: aliveafterfiveroswell.com.

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The Workes of Our Hands Exhibit at Bulloch Hall. The Magnolia Sampler Guild presents an amazing exhibit of hand work at Bulloch Hall. 10am-4 pm. Tickets: $8/adult; $7/seniors; $6/child. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731 or bullochhall.org.

SEPTEMBER 19

5th Annual Paws in the Park Kennesaw. Rain or shine event to encourage responsible pet ownership. 9am12noon. Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw. More info: kennesawpawsinthepark.com.

Candlelite Concerts presented by The South Cobb Arts Alliance. Glenn Phillips Band featuring Cindy Wilson of the B52s. Gates open at 7pm. Concert starts at 8pm. Free parking and general admission. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton. More info: 770-819-3285.

Georgia Dealers Stamp Show presented by the Stamp Dealers Association of Georgia. Saturday: 10am-5pm.

Sunday: 10am-3pm. Free admission. Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060. More info: 770-630-7918.

Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents Celebrating a Classic in a New Key. Enjoy solo and ensemble performances by the GSO and Chorus, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Cocktail attire is requested.

6-9pm. $100/person; $175/couple. Hosted by the Robert W. Hagan Family Foundation. Whitehall, 10975 Stroup Road, Roswell 30075. More info: georgiasymphony.org.

Jeanne Robertson. Humorist Jeanne Robertson is bringing her “Fabulously Funny” tour to Atlanta. 8pm.

Tickets: $32-$52. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 30339. More info: cobbenergycentre.com.

Marietta Grassroots Music Festival. A music festival hosting bands from across metro Atlanta to showcase local talent. 3-9pm. Free. Marietta Square. More info: mariettagrassroots.org.

SEPTEMBER 19-20

24th Annual Marietta Street Fest presented by The Marietta Museum of History. Free activities including make and take projects, giant inflatables, arts and craft vendors, Classic Car Cruise-In and the Grassroots Music Festival. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Car Show: 10am-3pm (weather permitting). Music Festival: 3-9pm. Sunday: 11am-5pm. $7/adult, $5/students and seniors; free under 5. Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.

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49th Annual Roswell Arts Festival presented by the Roswell Recreation Association. Come out and enjoy artists and craftsmen from across the Southeast, local singers, children’s painting, sand art, and food vendors. Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm. Roswell Town Square, 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell 30075. More info: 770-640-3253 or roswellartsfestival.com.

SEPTEMBER 19-26

Cobb County Restaurant Week. Local restaurants celebrate their culinary talents, cuisine and atmospheres.

3-course prix fixe lunch/dinner menus: $15-35. Reservations are accepted and encouraged. See participating restaurants and details at travelcobb.org/visitors/ restaurantweek.

SEPTEMBER 20

Atlanta Pops Orchestra & Chloe Agnew presented by South Cobb Arts Alliance. Irish singer Chloe Agnew will perform live in concert with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra in a program of Irish music, standards and Broadway and movie melodies. 7pm. $50/table for 6. $25-$35 for reserved seats in terrace level. $15 general admission.

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton. More info: 678-230-3969 or maria.janus@ atlantapops.com.

SEPTEMBER 21

3rd Annual M.U.S.T. Charity Golf Tournament. Fun-filled day of golf and prizes raises funds to help neighbors in need. Registration begins at 8am with a shotgun start at 9am. $150/person. Pinetree Country Club, 3400 McCollum Parkway NW, Kennesaw. More info call Cara Reeve at 770-422-5902 or creeve@mustministries.org.

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Building a Positive Body Image presented by a panel of WellStar healthcare professionals. Gain strategies to balance this pressure and learn the role family dynamics plays in building a positive body image. Refreshments: 6pm. Program presentation: 6:30-8pm. $10/family. More info/to register: WellStar, 770-956-7827.

SEPTEMBER 22-27

56th AAUW’s Annual Book Fair presented by American Association of University of Women, (AAUW). Over 75,000 gently used books at bargain prices. Profits are used for scholarships, fellowships and community programs.

Daily 10am-9pm; Sunday: 12noon-7pm. North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta. More info: books@ aauwatlanta.org or bookfairaauw.org.

SEPTEMBER 24

Town Hall Meeting presented by Cobb County Board of Commissioner Chairman Tim Lee. 6:30-8pm. Ben Robertson/Kennesaw Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. More info: 770-528-3305.

SEPTEMBER 24-26

The Strand Theatre’s 80th Anniversary Celebration concert by Symphony on the Square, a “patron’s choice” movie on the big screen, and a “Casino Night with the Rat Pack,” including a Rat Pack tribute concert, dinner, drinks, etc. Thursday 8pm. Friday 7pm. Saturday 6:30pm.

Friday: $20-25/ticket. Saturday: $7-$8/ticket. Sunday: $75/ ticket. More info: 770-293-0080 or earlsmithstrand.org.

SEPTEMBER 24- OCTOBER 4

North Georgia State Fair. Metro Atlanta's largest fair. Enjoy rides, live music, and farm animals. Monday-Thursday: 4-11pm. Friday: 4pm-midnight. Saturday: 10am-midnight.

Sunday: 12:30-10pm. $7. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta 30008. More info: northgeorgiastatefair. com or call 770-528-8989.

SEPTEMBER 25

Glover Park Concert Series. Grapevine (Oldies/R&B).

Free. Tables cost $45 for six and $55 for eight. 8pm. Glover Park, 50 North Park Square, Marietta 30060. More info: mariettaga.gov.

SEPTEMBER 26

5th Annual Craft Fair. Arts, crafts, food, and fun for the whole family. 9am-4pm. Free Admission. Wesley Chapel UMC, 4495 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30062. More info: 770-993-4919.

International Adoption Info Session presented by CCAI Adoption Services. A 501c(3) charitable, non-profit child placement agency. Opportunity to explore adopting a child from China, Haiti, Latvia, or Ukraine. Details include but not limited to: qualifications, fees, services, timelines, and travel requirements. 2-3:30pm. Panera Bread Company, 4475 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb.

More info: 678-560-5863 or ga-promo@ccaifamily.org.

Living History Event: Beyond My Stone presented by the Roswell Historical Society. Members of the society will dress the part as they go into character while standing at their gravesite and give the story of their lives in the first person. The event is not suited for small children or those who cannot walk uneven ground or stand for long periods of time. 5:30pm. $10/person. Roswell Presbyterian Cemetery, at the intersection of Atlanta Street and Oak Street, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1665 or roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

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Your State Park Day sponsored by the Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. Free Parking and Admission at all state parks. More info: GeorgiaStateParks.org or FriendsofGaStateParks.org

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 18

Platelet Disorder Support Group Meeting sponsored by the Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA).

11:15am-1:45pm. Meeting room, Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb.

More info/RSVP: 770-924-2258.

SEPTEMBER 27

7th Annual Whole Hawg Happenin’ BBQ and Music Fest.

Local BBQ Restaurants will be selling samples of their BBQ. Free admission. Free parking. 11am-6pm. Marietta Square, Marietta 30060. More info: 678-809-9496 or wholehawgbbqfest.com.

SEPTEMBER 28

Cobb Chamber/AT&T Business Open Golf Tournament.

Four-person, Ft. Lauderdale scramble shotgun start at 11am. Registration/driving range open at 9am. Award reception follows with food, drink, and prizes. $250/player or $1,000/foursome. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta 30068. More info: Katie Henderson, 770-859-2344 or cobbchamber.org.

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Paper Mill Village Food Trucks. Features the most popular food trucks in the metro area as well as live entertainment in a family-friendly environment. 5pm-8pm. Paper Mill Village, 137 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068. More info: Visit facebook.com/papermillvillage.

My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m in Therapy. Steve Solomon’s two-time, award-winning show has met with rave reviews and great audience acclaim throughout the country, becoming one of the longestrunning one-man shows in Broadway history. Meet the people that we’re all too familiar with: the family members that make you remember why you left home in the first place. It’s a laugh-filled fest of everybody you know, have known, and some you’d want to forget but can’t, all brought to life on stage by the comic magic of Steve Solomon. $45. More info/tickets: earlsmithstrand.org

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7th Annual Oktoberfest presented by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Authentic German food and beverages, a live polka band and dancing, pony rides, petting zoo, craft & vendor fair, bingo, horseshoe tournament, hourly drawings, inflatables, face painting, sand art, tie dye t-shirts and much more in the kids area! 10am-7pm. Admission is 6 cans of nonperishable food for each adult admission or $5 and 2 cans for kids ages 2-12. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2922 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 678-778-6464 or mimi@dajones.com

OCTOBER 4

Holy Family Fall Festival. Come for food and fun. 11am4pm. Holy Family Catholic Church, 3401 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More info: holyfammilycc.org.

Magnolia Ball. For seniors and elderly in the community.

4-6pm. This event is free but a reservation is required.

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/RSVP: 770-794-2968.

OCTOBER 5

Fifth Annual Y Golf Open. The East Cobb-McCleskey YMCA is one of 20 Ys participating in Atlanta’s largest charitable golf tournament. Registration/Check-in: 10am.

Shotgun Start: 11am. $125/person. More info and/or to register: YGolfOpen.com or MaryP@ymcaatlanta.org.

First Monday Breakfast hosted by Cobb Chamber of Commerce. The Cobb Chamber’s annual Public Safety Appreciation Breakfast and Appreciation Week allows the community to pay tribute to all public safety personnel. 7am: VIP reception followed by breakfast at 7:30am. Two Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339. More info: 770-980-2000 or cobbchamber.org.

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7th Annual Gifts Galore & More. A fun and unique setting with artists and vendors in a relaxed indoor/outdoor environment. Tuesday: 11am-2pm and 5-8pm. Wednesday: 10am-3pm. 3275 Somerset Trace SE, Marietta. More info: 678-234- 0966 or somersetgiftsgalore.com.

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Yard sale, bake sale and cookout presented by Chestnut Ridge Christian Church. 8am-2pm. Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-8888.

OCTOBER 10 & 11

Celebricktion. A LEGO Fan Expo presented by BRICKS. Vendors selling new, classic, discontinued and hard-tofind LEGO sets, bricks, pieces, light kits, custom minifigures, t-shirts, jewelry, and more. A portion of ticket sales goes to support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 10am-5pm. $15/ticket. Cobb Galleria Centre, Hall A, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta 30339. More info: celebricktion.com or brickspartiesandmore.com.

Chalktoberfest. Features 45+ professional chalk artists creating patriotic works of art on the streets of historic Marietta Square. Additionally, there will be a craft beer festival, competition chalk section, concerts on the Square and much more. Beer Festival tickets will go on sale August 1. $35 for the first 500 tickets; $45 for the second 500 tickets; and, $50 at the door. Over 100 craft beers will be available for tasting. The rest of the festival is free to the public. Saturday: 10am-9pm; Sunday: 11am5pm. More info: 770-528-1444 or Chalktoberfest.com.

OCTOBER 11

Annual Boxerstock Music Festival will feature live music from both national and local acts representing a variety of musical genres and styles. Family and dog-friendly event. Benefits Atlanta Boxer Rescue. 12-6pm. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta 30008. $10/adults; $5/child. More info: boxerstock.org.

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Public Safety Appreciation Committee Brenda Beshara Cindy Bohn Henry Bohn Jodie Braner Littie Brown Eric Flamm Rosan Hall Karen Hallacy Susan Hampton, Chair

LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS RAISING FUNDS FOR EAST COBB PUBLIC SAFETY CELEBRATIONS For the third year in a row, local business leaders are leading efforts to raise funds to underwrite two special events for local Public Safety professionals. The first celebration is to be held this October to thank Precinct 4 police officers for all they do to keep our community safe. This event will coincide with Cobb County Chamber of Commerce’s Public Safety Appreciation Week, and with the support of local businesses, organizations and individuals has now become an annual event.

The second event will take place in February 2016 when this volunteer group will host the Cobb County Fire Department’s annual awards banquet.

Capt. Todd Hendrickson Johnny Johnson Sgt. Brian Kitchens Jennifer Mashburn Det. Sgt. T. Nelson Becky Opitz Kim Paris Leilani Plendl John Renshaw Cynthia Rozzo Carolyn Smith Jan Smith Roselle Wilkinson

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“Both events will take place in East Cobb, and we are confident that our community will rise to the challenge and provide the financial support needed to make these appreciation celebrations very meaningful for these special heroes,” says Susan Hampton, Regional Manager for Fidelity Bank, and chair for the Public Safety Celebrations. “Fundraising was very successful last year, with seed funding already in place for this year’s events, however, there is still a need to raise additional funds to insure both events’ continued success.” says Susan. Local businesses, as well as families, school groups and civic clubs are encouraged to make donations to this worthy cause. Sponsorship opportunities begin at just $25 to “Thank a Hero”! See the facing page for details on the donation levels.

For more information on these public safety celebrations, call Susan Hampton at 404-218-6216.

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East Cobb Public Safety Appreciation Celebrations DONATION FORM Show your appreciation for our public safety heroes! Please help thank the men and women of our East Cobb Police and Fire Departments by supporting the second annual events to honor the Precinct 4 officers, support team and spouses; and the Cobb County Fire Department’s awards banquet.

These brave men and women are there for us 24/7; let’s give them one night of celebration!

SPONSOR LEVELS

Platinum Sponsor: $1,000

• Table signage at both Police and Fire events • 2 representatives at the Police Heroes dinner and the Firefighter’s banquet • Program recognition at both Police and Fire events • Recognition at both Police and Fire events, as well as East Cobb Business Association events and East Cobb Area Council Chamber events

Gold Sponsor: $500

Donations are non-refundable, nontransferable and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Silver Sponsor: $250

• Signage at the Police event

• Signage at both events

• 2 representatives at the Police Heroes dinner or the Firefighter’s banquet

Thank a Hero: $25

• Program recognition

• Thank you recognition in EAST COBBER magazine ad

Please make checks payable to the “Public Safety Celebration” (a 501 (c) (3) corporation).

• A card will be placed at a Hero’s place setting with your name and email address showing your appreciation by providing their dinner.

Please mail this donation form and your check to:

East Cobb Business Association (ECBA) Attn: Public Safety Celebration 1050 E. Piedmont Road, Suite E, Box 162 Marietta, GA 30062

Donor Name(s): _______________________________________ Donation Amount $: _______________ Mailing Street Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________________________________ Donor Email address: _______________________________________ Phone #: ____________________

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BOXERSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS OCTOBER 11 The eighth annual Boxerstock Music Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 from noon to 6 pm at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta.

Boxerstock 2015 will feature live music from both national and local acts representing a variety of musical genres and styles. Boxerstock is a family and dog-friendly event, welcoming well-behaved dogs of all breeds. There will be two fenced mini-dog parks, one for large dogs and one for smaller canine attendees to roam off leash.

Microchipping for dogs that have current vaccinations and proof of ownership will be available for $25 per dog. Atlanta food truck vendors will serve delicious food options at the park throughout the day. This year’s musical lineup covers multiple genres and includes local performers as well as nationally-known acts like Laughlin and Josh Dukes. The music starts at noon and continues throughout the day until 6 p.m.

This year’s Boxerstock features a Kids’ Village with fun activities for children, including human hamster balls, bouncy houses and a second stage for kid-friendly entertainment and music. Other events include a silent auction, a dog costume contest, agility and other performance demos, kid’s art contest and more! Dogs can have their pictures taken with Santa. A variety of merchandise from over sixty vendors will be available.

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Atlanta Boxer Rescue volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about adopting, fostering or volunteering. All healthy foster dogs will be on hand to meet approved adopters. Those interested in adopting a boxer should submit their application as early as possible.

“Atlanta Boxer Rescue is dedicated to the rescue and adoption of the boxer dog breed. We provide fostering and adoption services for boxers from area kill shelters, and also education and resources to aid all dog owners. In 2015, we rescued our 1,000th dog,” says Dianne DaLee, president of Atlanta Boxer Rescue.

“This year’s musical lineup is incredible, and the funds we raise at Boxerstock, our largest annual fundraiser,will allow us to continue our rescue efforts and care for these wonderful dogs. Proceeds go directly to our vetting costs.”

Boxerstock will take place at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road in Marietta. Additional information about Boxerstock can be found at boxerstock.org. Tickets for the event are available on the website at www.boxerstock. org. Admission for adults is $10 and children under 12/students/members of the military with proper ID are $5.

For more information, to volunteer, to donate or to adopt a Boxer, please visit Atlanta Boxer Rescue online at www.atlantaboxerrescue.org.

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>Mediterranean Serving the best Mediterranean food in Marrietta/Kennesaw area. Chicken/beef gyros, kabob, shawerma, kofta, falafel, and much more.

An unforgettable cultural experience.

2800 Canton Road Marietta, GA 30066 Mon-Sat: 11am-8pm 770-514-9990 www.basilwraps.com .......................................................

Bradley’s Bar & Grill

>American The friendliest neighborhood dive bar in East Cobb with great bar food, great customers & great staff!

4961 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 Mon-Sat: 11:30 -2am 770-321-0108 www.bradleysbarandgrill.com

>Pizza We specialize in gourmet 10” thin crust, six slice pizzas. 24 craft beers on tap, 14 wines by the glass, full bar. Outside patio seating and take-out. We offer gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Family friendly atmosphere 4475 Roswell Road, Ste. 1700 Marietta 30062 Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm 678-903-4410 www.brixxpizza.com .......................................................

Café Life at Life Grocery >Vegetarian 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.

1453 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm, Sun: 125pm 770-977-9583 www.lifegrocery.com

>Mediterranean True healthy Mediterranean dishes including hand-stacked spit lamb and pork gyros.

3120 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30062 Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm 770-993-3009 www.caspiangrillrestaurant.com .......................................................

>Fruit Delicious, high quality, artistically designed fresh fruit arrangements that are practical and healthy gifts and centerpieces for everyday occasions and events.

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Cookies By Design

>Cookies 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 for every occasion.

3101 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 10am-3pm 770-578-0200 www.cookiesbydesign.com/ locations/Georgia/ Marietta/30062 .......................................................

Frankie’s New York Style Italian Ristorante and Pizza

>Italian Authentic New York Style Italian food and hand tossed pizzas. Offers catering for your events. Delivery after 5pm.

Half price wine on Mondays.

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Corner Pizza

>Pizza Fast casual, full service neighborhood pizzeria utilizing only the finest ingredients. In store made dough, bread, sauce, and dressings equate to an exceptional experience.

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>Japanese & Thai $1 Sushi every Monday night dine-in only. Hibachi Early Bird Special from $10 every day before 6pm. Voted Best Asian Restaurant in East Cobb.

1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1 Marietta 30068 Mon-Sun: 11:30am-10pm 678-560-8071 www.fujihanaeastcobb.com ......................................................

Highlands Sports Bar and Grill

>Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch J. Christopher’s is a neighborhood daytime breakfast and lunch eatery featuring traditional house-made favorites, healthy choices, and creative menu options in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.

1205 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 Daily: 7am-2pm 770-579-6800 www.jchristophers.com .......................................................

>American East Cobb's newest nonsmoking, family friendly sports bar with 22 HDTV's, Buzztime Interactive Trivia and games, Team Trivia on Wednesday's, Bingo on Tuesday's, DJ/Karaoke on weekends. Daily food and beverage specials, ($5.99 daily lunch specials). Enjoy this football season with Highlands Sports Bar and Grill.

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Jersey Mike’s Subs

Hoof & Ale

Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant

>Gastropub A great addition to East Cobb’s hunger for new and inviting food with a casual, relaxed dining atmosphere! It’s a place where craft food meets craft beer.

2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2198 Marietta 30062 Tues-Fri: Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: 5-9:30om Sat: 3-9:30pm 678-224-8844 www.eatathoof.com

>Submarine Sandwiches Jersey Mike’s Subs serves the most authentic submarine sandwich available. The Certified Angus Beef top rounds are cooked right in the store.

The meats and cheeses are all top-quality premium brands. The bread is fresh-baked every day on the premises.

4400 Roswell Road Suite 148 Marietta 30062 Mon-Sun: 10am-9pm 770-321-3998 www.jerseymikes.com .......................................................

>Mexican Good margaritas,fresh food,good prices and nice family atmosphere.

2125 Roswell Road Suite 40 Marietta 30062 11am-10:30pm 678-540-5751

>Southern Comfort Food The quintessential Southern neighborhood restaurant, is a down-to-earth spot, where the casual vibe is heightened by the mouth-watering cuisine, the culinary inspired cocktails, large selection of craft beers and the thoughtfully selected win list.

590 Mimosa Boulevard Roswell 30075 Lunch: Mon-Sun: 11am-2pm Dinner: Tues-Sat: 5-10pm; Sun: 5-9pm Tues-Sun: Late Night Menu from 10-11pm 770-817-9345 www.themillkitchenandbar.com .......................................................

My Friend’s Place Deli & Catering

>Deli, Catering A neighborhood deli with an inviting atmosphere suitable for a friendly gathering or a healthy alternative for a business lunch.

In today’s fast-paced, healthconscious world, we have set out to provide a quality, quickserve, alternative to fast food.

Simply Delicious and Always Prepared Fresh!

1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 127 Marietta 30068 Mon-Sat: 10am-3pm 770-971-0124 www.myfriendsplacedeli.net/ eastcobb

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>Modern American A fresh take on the traditional neighborhood eatery, Paper Mill Grill offers tasty food, innovative cocktails and craft beer on tap. The chefdriven menu features modern renditions of American classics prepared with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The redesigned interior features an energetic bar, inviting dining room and expansive patio.

255 Village Parkway, Suite 310 Marietta 30067 Lunch: Tues-Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5-10pm; Sat: 5-11pm; Sun: 5-9pm 678-809-5586 www.papermillgrill.com .......................................................

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>Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Chicken & Pasta Chef driver, casual find dining.

Extensive wine list and specialty cocktails. A great date place!

8670 Main Street Historic Woodstock Woodstock 30188 Lunch: Mon-Sun: 11:30am Dinner: Sun-Thurs: 4-10pm; Fri-Sat: 4-11pm Brunch: Sun: 10:30am-3:30pm 770-627-3006 www.reel-seafood.NET

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Vespucci’s Pizza Pasta Grill

>Italian Tavola Italian Kitchen + Bar is family owned and operated, bringing East Cobb authentic Italian Food & Pizza for more than two decades. Veal, Seafood, Chicken, Steak, Pasta, NY Style Pizza & Italian Desserts. A large bar with beer, wine, and liquor.

4719 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 Mon-Thurs: 4-10pm; Fri-Sat: 4-11pm Sun: 11am-10pm 770-575-3001 www.tavolaga.com .......................................................

>Italian Family owned, and award winning restaurant that opened its first location in 1996 in Atlanta.

We pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients, and make almost every thing in house.

We have a large selection of traditional Italian dishes and large list of fine wines available.

4805 Canton Road Marietta 30066 Mon-Sun: 11am-9:30pm 770-928-1212 www.vespuccispizza.com .......................................................

Tijuana Joe's

>American Neighborhood Tavern serving a chef inspired menu. A casual sports tavern with friendly attentive service where everyone is welcome.

3052 Shallowford Road Marietta 30062 Sun-Thurs: 11-12am Fri-Sat: 11-1am 770-977-3712 www.wztavern.com .......................................................

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>Contemporary American Zeal’s vast array of Craft beers, diverse selection of fine wines, and custom cocktails pair well 2940 Johnson Rd Near Shallowford Rd, 770-643-0138 2940 Johnson Ferry Rd Ferry Near Shallowford Rd, 770-643-0138 with their delectable appetizers, Like Us on FB at Highlands Sports Bar and Grill Like Us on FB at Highlands Sports Bar and Grill East CobbEast Cobb small plates, and entrees. sawinthis in Cobber the Eastfor Cobber for 10% OFF* MentionMention you saw you this ad thead East 10% OFF* Owned and operated by a native East Cobber, Zeal strives2940 Johnson Ferry Rd Near Shallowford Rd, 770-643-0138 to be community oriented and Like Us on FB at Highlands Sports Bar and Grill East Cobb become East Cobb’s go to Mention you saw this ad in the East Cobber for 10% OFF* kitchen and bar for outstanding food.

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DINING GUIDE

TASTE THE GOOD LIFE DURING COBB RESTAURANT WEEK Cobb Travel & Tourism invites diners to “Taste the Good Life” at the sixth annual Cobb Restaurant Week, September 19-26. Throughout the week, participating restaurants will offer pre-selected three-course menus for $15, $25 or $35 per person, plus tip, plus tax.

There are no passes to buy, coupons to carry or cards to punch. Simply visit any of the participating restaurants during Sept. 19-26 and select from their special three-course menu. This is a great opportunity to try local restaurants and celebrate their culinary talents, tasteful cuisines and vibrant atmospheres. Diners are encouraged to explore new offerings from favorite restaurants or try dishes from somewhere new.

Visit the Cobb Restaurant Week website at cobbrestaurantweek.com to access the full list of restaurants and menus. Follow the event on Twitter @CobbRestWeek for everything food in Cobb County and become their fans on our Facebook page, /CobbRestaurantWeek, for even more foodie tips, photos and to win prizes. Be sure to use #COBBRW2015 when talking about Cobb Restaurant Week on social media!

Cobb Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to support the local dining community by exploring the newest restaurants and hitting up old favorites.

For more information about Cobb Restaurant Week, visit cobbrestaurantweek.com.

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SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOLER SHINES ON KIDS COOK-OFF SHOW Eleven-year-old East Cobber Juliana Malfitano knows her way around a kitchen. And that comfort level and familiarity with what works are what landed the talented sixth grader on the Food Network’s show featuring talented young chefs from across the country. Malfitano will made her debut as a tough and talented competitor on Rachel Ray’s Kids Cook-off Show which started on Monday, August 24, on the Food Network.

Juliana Malfitano

The show puts the eight junior chefs to the test in front of celebrity guest judges, like the Food Network’s Sunny Anderson, and Alex Guarnaschelli. The kids are competing for a $20,000 culinary scholarship and their own Web series on FoodNetwork.com. All of it is in an effort to make amazing meals that impress chef and host Rachel Ray. Along the way, the young chefs face challenges, obstacles and their own skills as the race to the top to become champion. Malfitano is new to Simpson Middle School but a familiar face at Addison Elementary School. Addison is a “Leader in Me” school, where leadership skills and principles help shape the culture and school environment, in which students are given opportunities to shape their full potential through leadership service and practices.

Juliana has her own Facebook page, “Juliana’s Italian Kitchen,” and keeps her skills sharp at her parents Kennesaw restaurant. Dad Chris and mom Carla are thrilled at their daughter’s success, and credit not only exposure to the restaurant business at a young age, but also the Leader in Me curriculum and project- and problem-based learning that is a part of everyday instruction in Cobb schools.

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High Holy Day Services Scheduled in East Cobb The High Holidays or High Holy Days in Judaism, more properly known as the Yamim Noraim (Hebrew: ‫“ םיארונ םימי‬Days of Awe”), include the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, which celebrates the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, which is also known as the Day of Atonement. The following presents a list of East Cobb synagogues and congregations and their religious services schedules for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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Congregation Etz Chaim 770-973-0137 • www.etzchaim.net 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy., Marietta 30068 Rosh Hashanah –Evening Service–6:30pm Sunday, September 13

Chabad Of Cobb 770-565-4412 www.chabadofcobb.com 4450 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta 30068 Rosh Hashanah –Erev Service–8pm Sunday, September 13 Mincha and Maariv–7pm Rosh Hashanah Monday, September 14 Shachrit (Morning Service)–9:30am Shofar Blowing–12pm Mincha and Tashlich–7pm Rosh Hashanah Tuesday, September 15 Shachrit (Morning Service)–9:30am Shofar Blowing–12pm Mincha and Maariv–7pm Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 22 Children’s Blessing and Kol Nidre– 7:30pm Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 23 Shachrit (Morning Service)–9:30am Yiskor (Memorial Service)–12pm Mincha and Neilah (Afternoon and Evening Services)–6:15pm 44 September 2015

Rosh Hashanah Monday, September 14 Morning Service (Shacharit)-8:30am Young Family Service (Infancy - 1st Grade)-9am 8th - 12th Grade Service--9:30am Family Service (Kindergarten-5th Grade)-9:50am 6th & 7th Grade Service-9:45am Childcare (3rd - 5th Grade)-11am Tashlich (E. Cobb Park & Hampton Woods/Butler’s Gate)-5:30pm Evening Service (Mincha/Ma’ariv)6:30pm Rosh Hashanah Tuesday, September 15 Morning Service (Shacharit)-8:30am 8th - 12th Grade Service--9:30am Family Service (Kindergarten-5th Grade)-9:50am 6th & 7th Grade Service-9:45am Childcare (3rd - 5th Grade)-11am Evening Service (Mincha/Ma’ariv)7:45pm Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 22 Mincha Service–6:30pm Kol Nidre–7:00pm

Temple Kol Emeth 770-973-3533 • www.kolemeth.net 1415 Old Canton Rd., Marietta 30062 Rosh Hashanah – Evening Service–8pm Sunday, September 13 Rosh Hashanah Monday, September 14 Early Service–9am Late Service – 12:30pm Tot Service (under age 5)–3pm Family Service (children 5-10)–4pm Tashlich at East Cobb Park–5pm Rosh Hashanah Tuesday, September 15–10:30am Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 22 Kol Nidre–8pm Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 23 Early Service-9am Late Service-12:30pm Adult Study Session (Chapel)-2:45pm Tot Service (under age 5)-3pm Family Service (children 5-10)-3:45pm Afternoon Service-4:30pm Yizkor Service-5:30pm Neilah Service-6:15pm

Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 23 Morning Service (Shacharit)-8:30am 8th - 12th Grade Service-9:30am Family Service (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)-9:50am 6th & 7th Grade Service -9:45am Childcare (3rd-5th Grade)-11am Yizkor Service-11:30 am Mincha Service-5:30 pm Neila Service-6:45 pm Shofar Sounds-8:15pm Ma’ariv Service-8:30pm

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670 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30068 678-905-3066 • www.1stchoicemarietta.com Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm Offering complete dental care for the entire family including cosmetic and emergency services. You’ll receive quality dentistry, at affordable prices, in a state of the art facility, from a caring and knowledgeable staff.

Cobb Smiles Dental

2480 Windy Hill Road SE, Suite 405 • Marietta 30067 770-952-0136 • www.cobbsmiles.com Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm A general and cosmetic dental office catering toward quality and comfortable Dentistry. They are a conservative, low volume office where we will not try to sell you unnecessary treatment, or treat you like a number. Check out our great reviews online and give us a try!

Paper Mill Dental LLC

135 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 2210 Paper Mill Village • Marietta 30068 404-596-5727 • www.papermilldental.com Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm East Cobb’s premier multi-specialty practice offering pediatric, orthodontic, general, cosmetic, and restorative quality dental care for children, teens and adults. Specialists include a pediatric dentist, orthodontist and prosthodontist. to receive a $100 credit toward restorative treatment, call or visit the website for details. Live-Life-Smiling!

FITNESS CENTERS Get in Shape for Women

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HEALTH & WELLNESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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4961 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068 770-565-5450 • www.womenspremierfitness.com Mon-Thurs: 5:30am-9pm, Fri: 5:30am-8pm, Sun: 9am-2pm East Cobb’s only full-service fitness club and spa for women only. We feature over 60 group fitness classes per week as well as Barre, TRX and personal training. Free child care.

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2551 Roswell Road, Suite 410 • Marietta 30062 770-565-2882 • www.cobbwellnesscenters.com Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Marietta Healthcare has been in business for over 15 years, offering Chiropractic, Medical and Massage. Call to schedule a discounted $39.00 Chiropractic Exam, A sports physical, a B12 shot, or a discounted package of an exam and first Chiropractic Adjustment for $59.00.

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HEALTH FOOD STORE Life Grocery

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RELAY FOR LIFE RUACH ATLANTA

By Marsha Mathis One person can make a difference - it is true - it is fact. In an effort to raise money for the local American Cancer Society office in Tacoma and to show support for all of his patients who had battled cancer Dr. Gordy Klatt spent 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium for a total of more than 83 miles while friends, family and patients watched. Throughout the night people donated $25 each to run or walk the course with him for 30 minutes and the Relay for Life was born.

Once again, one person saw the need to make a change and make a difference for our Jewish community in Atlanta. Realizing that many Jewish supporters were restricted from the annual Relay because it was on Shabbat, Sheryl Blechner, Past President of Temple Beth Tikvah in Roswell, with the support and encouragement of Steve Gerson, also a past President of Temple Beth Tikvah and Esther Shultz, a Beth Tikvah member currently on the Relay for Life Ruach Atlanta Steering Committee, approached the American Cancer Society with the idea of a separate relay that, while not faith-based, would consider and respect the needs of those in the Jewish community who could not participate without compromising their religious beliefs. After four months of research and due diligence, it was determined that there was no precedent for this anywhere in the world and thus the Relay for Life Ruach Atlanta was born. Ruach (Spirit) is the very essence of what the relay is about. It is about life, survival and remembrence.

Ms. Blechner approached the American Cancer Society with a three year plan and the Relay is now entering its fourth year! Representatives from Temple Beth Tikvah, Temple Kol Emeth, Congregation Ner Tamid and Congregation Etz Chaim as well as the Roswell community Masjid, schools and organizations are among the participants.

This year's event will take place on October 11 from 1pm to dusk, and, in keeping with the integrity of the original, will maintain the key components of the relay which will be an opening ceremony, a Survivor Walk and Survivor Dinner. With a participant goal of 20 teams of 10 and a financial goal of $50,000, the relay was the beginning of a tradition around the world and the tradition continues! Please join with us to help put an end to cancer and celebrate the beginning of more birthdays! Relay for Life Ruach Atlanta will be held at North Springs Charter High School, 7447 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.

Visit www.relayforlife.org/ruachga to make a donation or to sign up for a Relay for Life Ruach Atlanta team.

Marsha Mathis has lived in East Cobb since 1987. She lives in the Mountain Creek subdivision with her husband, Jim. Her Relay For Life team is Tikvah Troopers from Temple Beth Tikvah.

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Northside Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers Honored Years of Service SKINfor CARE/BEAUTY Northside

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to fund Northside’s annual Camp Hope for adult cancer patients, additional online resources for maternity patients, scholarships to those interested in the medical field, support programs and services for cancer patients and families in the Special Care Nurseries, the hospital’s Healing Sounds (music therapy) program and much more. In all, the Auxiliary money supported more than 25 departments of the hospital.

its Atlanta Auxiliary 3882 Chapel Grove Drive • Marietta 30062 volunteers at the 43rd annual Auxiliary 770-656-1741 • www.haileysimmons.nerium.com Luncheon last NeriumAD is a one step for face, neck, and chest. It month.

More system than 110 Auxilians attendreduces the signs of fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, skin ed the event, which discoloration, sun damaged, age spots, and uneven skin recognized the volunteers for their deditexture. NeriumFirm is our body contouring cream used to cated service to the Jane Moore hospital.the appearance of cellulite and s tighten and smooth loose Northside’s s Michaelle Arkin, Northside sagging skin.

Auxiliary began serving the Atlanta hospital and community in 1969 with 100 volunteers. Today, the organization has 325 active volunteers, from ages 14-99 years, who work in more than 30 departments and have given more than 47,800 hours of service to Northside in the past year.

Auxiliary President-elect with Lisa Angel, current President.

This year’s luncheon, themed “Volunteers are the key to success,” honored volunteers celebrating anniversaries and other very special milestones. The event also recognized the Auxiliary’s newly-elected officers, who are eager to continue the organization’s sterling reputation.

Additional accomplishments of the Auxiliary over the last year include: • The Auxiliary hosted 105 “volunteens” in various areas of the hospital.

• Volunteers delivered 3,559 flower arrangements and 2,728 pieces of mail to patients, and transported 5,752 patients.

• The Auxiliary’s Community Health Education Program (CHEP) performed 42 puppet shows to more than 4,000 children.

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Jane Moore, of East Cobb, was recognized for her 15 years of service to the Northside Hospital-Atlanta Auxiliary. Moore volunteers as an escort, delivering flowers to patients and transporting them to their rooms and cars. East Cobber Michaelle Arkin, also was recognized at the event as the Auxiliary’s president-elect.

“Again this year, we have accomplished our mission to provide compassionate support and quality service to patients, families and visitors, as well as funding for special projects which benefit the hospital,” said Lisa Angel, Auxiliary president and East Cobb resident. “I am humbled by the dedication of our volunteers. It is a privilege and an honor to work with such a conscientious group of caring people.”

Angel presented Northside with a check for $344,289, raised from all of the Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts in 2012-2013 including sales in the Gift Shop, commissions on baby photo sales and several other sales to employees. The money was used

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• Happy Tails (pet therapy) volunteers made more than 550 visits to patients and their families in the High-Risk Perinatal and Medical-Surgery units.

• Volunteers made 2,655 items, including baby blankets, caps, baby booties and scarves, for babies in the hospital’s Special Care Nursery and patients receiving cancer treatment.

• Network of Hope volunteers visited with and offered support to 540 breast and other cancer patients. They also made 423 follow-up calls to recently discharged breast cancer patients.

“The Northside Hospital Auxiliary has always been and remains an essential component to hospital’s longstanding success,” said Bob Quattrocchi, president and CEO of Northside Hospital. “There are no limits to the extraordinary contributions our volunteers make to our patients, visitors and staff each and every day; we greatly appreciate all that they do.”

For more information about the Northside Hospital-Atlanta Auxiliary, call 404-851-8707 or visit www.northside.com/volunteers.

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When you have a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), many times the main treatment option has been a prescription. BrainCore Therapy of East Cobb now offers an alternative approach that trains the brain to focus without the drugs or its side effects. BrainCore Therapy uses neurofeedback training to teach the brain how to practice normal brain activity.

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More than 40 years of research indicate that a healthy, balanced and properly regulated brain will produce the appropriate brain waves at the appropriate times for any given situation. However, when the brain becomes unbalanced, the brain wave patterns become dysregulated. During the neurofeedback training sessions at BrainCore Therapy, the doctors conduct an assessment of the client’s brainwave patterns and then develop a training protocol to retrain the brainwave patterns toward normal.

The neurofeedback training sessions are noninvasive, pain free and more importantly, the results are permanent. During the sessions, clients watch a movie or play a video game, all along the neurofeedback training is helping the brain retrain back more to normal activity.

BrainCore Therapy can be used to treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia and many other neurological-based conditions.

“My own son has been diagnosed with ADHD, and neurofeedback has helped him tremendously with his focus issues and short term memory problems, along with many other patients that I have treated at my Buford location. So, I partnered up with Dr. Michael Linacre to provide this service to East Cobb,” explains Daniel Martin, D.C. Drs. Martin and Linacre, D.C., are located at HealthSource of Marietta at 3036 Roswell Rd., Marietta, Ga., 30062. For more information about BrainCore Therapy, call 770-578-0785 or attend one of their monthly workshops. Also, look for their booth at this month’s East Cobber Parade and Festival.

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WELLSTAR HOSTS MEDICATION TAKE BACK DAY

Does your home contain expired or unwanted medications that need proper disposal? WellStar is hosting a Medication Take Back Day on September 12 from 10am to 2pm to assist members of the community with that exact problem. >Why is it important to remove old medications from the home?

Old prescriptions are often an easy source for abuse and can cause confusion for people taking a large number of medications. For children under four, the medicines commonly ingested include ibuprofen and multivitamins, plus medications for diaper rash and diaper care. For teens, abuse is often with prescription medications that treat mental health conditions or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. >What is Medication Take Back Day? WellStar Health System along with the Cobb County Police Department and Safe Kids of Cobb County will host this program. Residents can bring expired and unwanted medications for safe disposal. Note that typical disposal in the home can lead to accidental poisoning, and flushed medications end up polluting

our waters. Medication Take Back Day protects our children, families and environment. >How are the medications disposed of once they are dropped off?

The Cobb County Police will be present to administer a proper transfer of medication. Current federal regulations allow only law enforcement to collect controlled substances. Note that no questions will be asked, and no forms or ID will be required to drop off any medications. >How will the medications be disposed of once they are dropped off?

Once a shipment of boxes has accumulated in a secure storage area, the waste medicines are sent to a disposal facility, where they will be destroyed by high temperature incineration.

Additional information on this event can be found by calling 770-793-7373. The first 100 vehicles/families at each site will receive a free medicine bottle safety cap. WellStar East Cobb Health Park is located at 3747 Roswell Road in Marietta/EastCobb.

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EAST COBB SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 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.

Healthy Brain Game Day! September 9 | 11am-12pm Free; Registration required Come and learn ways to revitalize your brain while having fun! There will be multiple brain building games and prizes! Presented by Aloha To Aging, Inc. Baking Class: Biscotti September 14 | 5:30 – 7pm $5 Cobb residents; $6 Non-residents; Space limited Have you ever wanted to learn how to make the delicious biscotti that tastes so good with coffee?

Here is the perfect opportunity with Wendy Lerner teaching you how to make basic biscotti.

Ice Cream and a Movie: Reign Over Me September 14 |1pm $4 Cobb residents, $5 Non-residents Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith in this heart-rending story about Charlie Fineman, who has slipped away from reality after the sudden loss of his wife and children. His life takes a turn for the better when he runs into his old college roommate. Their renewed friendship rekindles their long-forgotten bond, and both men emerge enriched and enlightened.

Fall Prevention – Stay Strong. Stay Active. Stay Standing.

September 16 | 11am-12pm Free; Registration required This informative and interactive seminar covers a wide range of topics related to falls injury prevention. It includes a general overview relating to the definition of a fall and statistics as they relate to the senior population. Learn the importance of medical screenings; know how to react if you or someone else suffers a fall. Learn how to mitigate the risks of falls. Speaker: Christina Sims/Kinesthetic PT. Pizza & Movie: High Society September 16 | 4:30-7pm $7 Cobb-residents, $9 Non-residents Come for pizza and a classic movie. High Society a musical remake of The Philadelphia Story; a film starring Kathryn Hepburn as the bride, Cary Grant as the first husband, and Jimmy Stuart and Ruth Hussey as the reporters.

Music is Good Medicine September 17 | 10:30am-12pm Free; Registration required Music Therapy helps people cope with: chronic illness, diseases, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s/ Dementia, every day stress, positive changes in mood.

Come to our seminar and experience the power of music!

Presented by George Center for Music Therapy, Inc. Crisis by the Sea at the Driftwood B&B September 18 | 1-3pm $8 Cobb resident; $10 Non-resident Presented by Atlanta Theater-To-Go. Melanie Somers, owner of the small, beloved Driftwood B&B, finds herself in competition with a bigger, glitzier B&B being built down the shoreline. Just in the nick of time a prestigious B&B reviewer, Kat Fresco, shows up to put Mel’s place on the map. A good review will mean survival for the Driftwood!

Enjoy dessert and punch as you watch this comic series of events ensue!

AARP Smart Driver September 22 & 24 | 9am -12:00 p.m. $15 AARP members; $20 Non-members AARP Smart Driver helps participants become safer, more aware drivers and they may also qualify for great discounts on their insurance. Drivers must attend both days.

Dine-a-Round: Ted’s Montana Grill September 23 | 11:30am Separate checks; Registration required Everyone meets at the restaurant. Ted’s Montana Grill, 640 Johnson Ferry Road.

Reflections on the West; Cowboy Stories and Poetry September 23 | 5:30-7pm Free; Registration required Quentin Thomas, well known Western American historian and author of Half Them Lies Is True: Simple Cowboy Poetry, will conduct a seminar on great stories and legends of the Old West and poetry. He brings a wealth of knowledge and entertaining perspective on this unique era.

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EAST COBB SENIOR CENTER FALL ACTIVITIES 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.

<<< continued from page 56 <<< Medicare 101: Understanding your Medicare Choices September 24 | 1pm-2pm Free; Registration required If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you.

Dottie Denham with Cigna HealthSpring will cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options.

Food Safety: Prevention of Food Borne Illness September 25 | 11am-12pm Free; Registration required According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of foodborne illness is estimated at $15.6 billion dollars annually. This presentation on food safety and prevention of foodborne illness will discuss the causes and risk factors of food borne illness and best practices for prevention of outbreaks. By following simple food safety guidelines, you can learn how to protect yourself and your family from foodborne illness. Presented by Tracy Stark, Wellstar.

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Choices September 28 | 5:30-6:30pm Free; Registration required If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you.

The seminar will cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options. Presented by Dottie Denham with Cigna HealthSpring.

Pizza & Movie: Adam’s Rib September 30 | 4:30pm-7:00pm $7 Cobb-residents, $9 Non-residents Come for pizza and a classic movie. Adam’s Rib, a courtroom rivalry finds its way into the household when prosecuting lawyer Adam Bonner faces off against his wife, Amanda, who happens to be a defense attorney.

Starring Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, Judy Holiday and Tom Ewell.

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CLUB CALENDAR 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 or doule37uga@ comcast.net.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Cobb County.

Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm.

East Cobb Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Arden Stone, arden_stone@yahoo.com.

American Needlepoint Guild. Second Tuesday of the month. 6:45pm. Tiny Stitches, 2520 East Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-394-0065.

Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Third Wednesday of the month (except July and August). Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. More info: Charlene Robinson, 770-971-7786.

Atlanta Illini Club. Professional and social networking for University of Illinois alumni, families and friends in the Atlanta area. Game watches at the Rose & Crown, 1931 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: www. atlantaillini.com or club@atlantaillini.com.

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Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy League. Second Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting District HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 410, Smyrna. Membership open to all civilian and retired military with an interest in supporting our men and women of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and associated youth programs. More info: 678-2342310 or campbellfc@comcast.net.

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 www.consciousness.meetup.com/203.

Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday evening. 7:00pm. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. Male a cappella harmony chorus. More info: Frank, 770-587-1264, fehrach@aol.com, 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.

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Business Breakfast Networking of East Cobb. Professional Referral Networking.

Second Tuesday each month. 8:159:30am. C’est Moi/Café Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.

More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-713-2830 or Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net.

Business Network International (BNI). The World’s largest referral organization. Multiple chapters in the area, please refer to the website: bnisoutheast.com for listings. More Info: Anita York, 678-888-0200 Cobb County Democratic Committee.

Monthly breakfast 2nd Saturday each month. 9am. 3 Amigos Mexican Bar & Grill, 1000 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta.

More info: 770-420-7133 or www.cobbdemocrats.org.

Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society.

Second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm at their Clubhouse, 516 West. Atlanta St., Marietta, GA 30060. More info: www.cobbmineral.org.

Cobb County Genealogical Society.

Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm.

First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.cobbgagensoc.org or ccgs@cobbgagensoc.org.

Cobb County Republican Women.

Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am.

Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: 770-785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org.

Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Association. Second Thursday of every month. 11:30am. Luncheon reservations required. First United Methodist Church of Marietta, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: Judy Munson, jmteach@bellsouth.net.

Cobb Photographic Society.

Photographers of all skill and ability levels are welcome. First and 3rd Monday of each month. 7-9pm.

American Business Center, Bldg. 700, Suite 702, 1395 South Marietta Pkwy, Marietta. More info: www.cobbphotosociety.com or info@cobbphotosociety.com.

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Cobb Regional Republican Women.

Third Tuesday, every month. 7pm.

Cobb GOP Office, 799 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: Neva Lent lentneva@aol.com.

Colored Pencil Society of America.

Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Monday of the month. 7pm. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Room 2 (second floor in the back), Dunwoody. More info: Nancy Guerine, 678-354-3590.

Danc’n Singles. A square dance club.

First and 3rd Saturday of the month.

8-10:30am. FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-943-6979.

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Dinner-and-a-Book Club. More info: RuthE or Batya at Thou Shalt Read, 770-993-5432 or sales@ andthoushaltnotread.com.

Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday.

10am. Various locations. Non-dog owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan Batchelor, 770-992-2362.

East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters and non-boaters are welcome. First Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free admission. Attendees pay for dinner.

The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-364-3036 or noeyf1@bellsouth.net.

East Cobb Business Association.

Luncheon and featured speaker.

Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am1pm. Indian Hills Country Club, 4100 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton, 404-218-6216, susan. hampton@lionbank.com, 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: www.eastcobb.net.

East Cobb Civitans. Second and 4th Thursday of the month at noon for lunch at The Olde Town Athletic Club (behind Tuesday Morning & Sports-ORama), 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-578-9901.

East Cobb Democratic Alliance.

Third Thursday of the month. 6pm Social. 7pm – Program. Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or tbarksdl@aol.com.

East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise South of the Border, 3605 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or edwardjohnsjewelers@yahoo.com.

East Cobb Lions Club. Second and 4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm.

Cherokee Cattle Company, 2710 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Don Garrow, 770-955-6914.

East Cobb Jewish Networking. Every Wednesday. 8-9:15am. Capozzi’s, 4283 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Rob Kornheiser, rkorn@icminsurance. com or 678-336-7345.

East Cobb New Horizons Band.

Monday mornings, 11:00am. If you are 50 or older, play a musical instrument and have been looking for a great place to make music, come join us!

Great people and good music! To learn more go to our website, ecnhb. com or email webmaster@ecnhb.com.

East Cobb Open Networking. Professional Referral Networking. Every Friday. 7:309am. Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road, Marietta. $3 cover. More info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711 or drtim02@ yahoo.com.

East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta.

More info: Bob Schwale, 770-640-6954.

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CLUB CALENDAR East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817.

Georgia Perennial Plant Association.

Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm.

Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta.

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: Dave Hamrick 770-315-3942.

Georgia Nature Photographers Assoc.

Third Thursday of the month. 7pm.

Nature photographers of all skill levels are welcome to our monthly meetings.

The Mansour Center, 995 Roswell St., Marietta. More info: www.gnpa.org or info@gnpa.org Georgia Tea Party. Every Thursday.

7pm. 900 Roswell Street, Marietta.

More info: Jerry Kotyuk 404-374-0580 or jerryk623@att.net.

Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday.

10am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Joe Vanhorn Jr., 770-424-6654.

Greater Atlanta Marine Detachment #647. First Saturday of the month.

11am. Delkwood Grill, 2769 Delk Road, Marietta. More info:www.mcleague.org Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for prospective members 1st Thursday or Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am and 7-8pm. Blue Pearl Georgia Veterinary Specialists, 455 Abernathy Road NE, Atlanta. Check dates: 770740-8211 or www.happytailspets.org.

IMPS Bridge Club An offshoot of the former Newcomers Club of East Cobb, looking for new members. Various formats, dates and times available. For more information contact Roni Fink @ 404-310-3448 or phinque999@AOL.com.

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)-Cobb County Chapter. Professional Development and Networking. Fourth Monday of the month.

6:30pm. Meeting & Dinner. HYATT House/ Atlanta Galleria, 3595 Cumberland Boulevard, SE, Atlanta. More info: 770-541-2960 or www.iaap-cobbcounty.org.

Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Post 976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am.

Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Center. More info: Fran Jacobson, 770-436-7456.

Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. More info: www.cobblp.org or call 770-795-1331 Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday.

12noon. Hilton Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Pat Huey, pathuey@comcast.net or www.mariettakiwanis.org.

Marietta Lions Club. Second Thursday of the month. 7pm. First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave SW, Marietta 30064. More info: mariettalions@aol.com or www.mariettalionsclub.org.

Marietta Wellness Club. Last Sunday of the Month. 5pm. Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt Vernon Road, Lithia Springs 30122. More info: Dr. Suane Cox, 404-558-5006 or Sandy 404-446-6093.

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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.

Marietta VFW Post 2681. Dinner with VFW Ladies Auxiliary. First Thursday of the month with separate meetings following dinner. 6:15pm. 140 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: www.vfwpost2681.org Marine Corps League. First Saturday of the month. Meeting at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at 12 p.m. Delkwood Grill, 2769 Delk Road, Marietta. More Info: Dave Hambrick, 770-315-3942.

Martha Stewart Bulloch Children of the American Revolution Society meets one Sunday per month from September through May, 2-4pm.

Osage Terrace Room and Pavilion at Bulloch Hall 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: Paula, 770-594-1819.

Moms in Prayer (formerly Moms in touch) for parents of Dickerson Middle School. Every Thursday at 1pm. Meeting location available upon request. More info: Movita Stallworth, 770-321-1783 or mo633@comcast.net.

Order Sons of Italy in America Marietta Lodge #2607. General membership meeting 2nd 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.

Peach State Depression Glass Collectors’ Club. Second Tuesday of month except December. Guests welcome. 6:30 Social; 7pm meeting. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More Info: psdgc.com Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters.

First and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

6-7:30pm. St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.polkstreetspeakers.org.

Retired Old Men Eating Out (R.O.M.E.O.) Every Tuesday, 8-10am. Meet for friendship, conversation and to share their variety of antique cars, street rods and muscle cars. Marietta Diner, 306 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta.

Shakespeare Reading Group. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm.

Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Road, Marietta. More info: Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474.

North Metro Women’s Connection.

Second Wednesday of each month. 11am-1pm. Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-335-6013.

The Foxtrotter’s Dance Club. The 4th Friday of every month (no dance in May, Nov. & Dec. are the 3rd Friday).

7:30-10:30pm. If you enjoy ballroom dancing, come and dance to ‘Live Music’. Everyone is welcome. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-587-1160.

TONIC (Tuesdays Open Networking In Capozzi’s). Every Tuesday Morning 7:30am. 4283 Roswell Road NE Marietta. $3 Cover. More Info: Frank Kellert frankkellert@hotmail.com 678-560-1717 Y Business Network. Every other Friday.

7:30-8:45am. Local business networking and referrals. Northeast Cobb Y, 3010 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta.

Guests always welcome. More info: ybusinessnetwork.webs.com, Michelle Hutchinson, 770-518-0010.

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National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NAARFE), Second Wednesday of each month.

11:30am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

More Info: 770-971-1719.

North Metro Mothers of Multiples Club.

Third Monday of the month. 7pm.

Chicago’s, 4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell (corner of Johnson Ferry & Shallowford). More info: www.northmetromultiples.org.

Sope Creek Garden Club. First Wednesday of the month (Sept-June). 10am.

Locations vary. More info: Karin Guzy, 770-955-1303 or guzy@mindspring.com.

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Moms in Prayer for East Side Elementary parents. Every Thursday at 10am. More info: Rachel Bloom, 770-973-4705 or familybloom@gmail.com.

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 Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-234-5068 or newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com.

Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Women’s four-part harmony chorus. Every Tuesday. 7:30pm. Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell.

Visitors welcome. More info: www. songofatlanta.com or 770-696-6502.

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The ECBA meets monthly at Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta at 11:30am for lunch, networking and a great speaker.

Invite a guest to join you.

For more information visit www.EastCobbBA.com

Northeast Cobb Business Association.

Luncheon meeting 3rd Wednesday of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15.

Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-460-6222.

Northwest Atlanta Mothers of Multiples A parent’s club for families with or expecting twins, triplets, or quadruplets.

Second Tuesday of each month. 7pm.

First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, 189 Church Street, Marietta. Date and time may change check our website.

More info: www.nowamom.org or 678-404-0034.

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Civitans Celebrate 24th Annual East Cobb Wine & Vine Market The 24th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction hosted by the East Cobb Civitan Club (www.eastcobb. civitan.net) and benefitting the Friends for the East Cobb Park (www.eastcobbpark.org), will be held on October 15, at the Olde Towne Athletic Club at 6pm. Georgia’s Attorney General, Sam Olens and Cobb Commission Chair Tim Lee will serve as honorary co-chairs of this year’s event which is the largest fundraising activity for both the East Cobb Civitans and Friends for the East Cobb Park. To date, this “Wine & Vine Market” has raised over $150,000 for the East Cobb Park and well over $200,000 for local charities such as MUST Ministries, The Center for Family Resources, The Center for Children and Young Adults, as well as, Civitan’s Charities such as Camp Big Heart--a camp for children and young adults with special needs. The Civitans helped spearhead a program with the Georgia Ballet in offering a new “Dance Abilities” class for special needs students. It is

this annual fundraiser and other donations that provide financing for the special events that are held in the East Cobb Park such as Holiday Lights and Sunday Fundays and other seasonal events.

Founded in 1986, the East Cobb Civitan Club is a 100% volunteer organization committed to community service. The Civitans meet twice a month (noon on the 2nd Thursday and dinner on the 4th Thursday) at the Olde Towne Athletic Club (4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta) and welcome members of all races, religions and ages with a common desire to provide solutions to difficult situations.

If you are interested in attending a meeting, being a donor or sponsor, (both are tax deductible) or to volunteer for this event, please contact Roselle Wilkinson, Chair of the Auction and Wine Tasting at 678-548-9635 or RoselleW@bellsouth.net.

East Cobb Civitans 24th Annual

East Cobb Wine & Vine Market Silent Auction and Wine Tasting October 15, 2015 6 PM to 9 PM $25 Per Ticket (Must be at least 21 years old) Olde Towne Athletic Club 4950 Olde Town Parkway Marietta, GA 30068 Proceeds Benefit the charities of The East Cobb Civitan Club and The Friends for the East Cobb Park For additional information please call 678-548-9635 or email EastCobbCivitan@gmail.com Please contact us if you are interested in being a sponsor or a donor www.eastcobbcivitan.org • www.eastcobbpark.org

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ART FOR THE PARK SUPPORTS ARTISTS AND MCFARLANE NATURE PARK PARTICIPATING ARTISTS AND VENDORSART FOR THE PARK 2015

More than 40 artists are participating in this year’s Art for the Park fundraiser for McFarlane Nature Park.

The artists, including painters, fabric artists and jewelry designers will showcase their work at Atlanta Country Club this fall. Lynn Thompson, chairman, Art for the Park, organized the first event three years ago, with support from the Chattahoochee Plantation Women’s Club, as a way to support local artists and raise money for a park that she loves.

In this third year, the event has become even more inclusive, adding venders specializing in children’s apparel, toys, books, and dolls, along with the fine arts, jewelry, handbags and designer shoes of past years.

“McFarlane Nature Park is sustained solely by private donations. As a long-time resident of Atlanta Country Club subdivision, I have lived adjacent to the park for 26 years,” says Thompson. “It is a true gem in our community.”

McFarlane Nature Park is an 11.5 acre park run by The Cobb Land Trust, an all-volunteer organization, since 1992. The park is used for many community events, but the Trust maintains the wishes of the property donors who wanted the land “to be held as a sanctuary of tranquility and a natural green space.”

The centerpiece of the park is a 1941 farmhouse constructed by Atlanta attorney Hughes Spalding, Sr. The fundraiser helps support upkeep of the farmhouse in addition to general maintenance of the privately-owned, public park.

Art for the Park will take place in the Atlanta Country Club ballroom, 500 Atlanta Country Club Drive, Marietta/ East Cobb, Thursday, October 1, 10:30am-4:30 pm and 6:30-9:30pm, and Friday, October 2, 10:30am-4:30pm.

Admission is free.

Visit cobblandtrust.org/html/mcfarlane for more details about the park and event. www.eastcobber.com

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Renee Adams Marcy Antle Cynthia Baker Christina Bower Julie Brown Dalma Bulloch Cady Carnes Mary Ann Cobb Paulie Cole Katie Dakar Jeanne Dennis Allen Gerber Karen Hartsough Laurie Helton Brenda Hill Bonnie Hyde Angela Kang Denise Knaggs Carolyn Landers Kenzie Mabrey Johnette Majlov Rachel Mallis Bobette Martin Rosa Mcmurtra Susan Morehead Arlene Moreno Melanie Mueller Sandra Nissen Caron Olson Janet Payne Lindsay Peterson Gerri Riddle Susan Saul Sue Sheft Maryam Shirazi Katryn Taylor Melissa Tulman Kathy Walton Lynn Weinberg Julia Wenzell Carolyn Wicher

Jewelry Jewelry Children’s apparel Handbags Designer shoes Jewelry Pottery/Ornaments Birdhouses Children’s books, toys, dolls Mosaic, oil and charcoal paintings Cakes Metal accessories Painted Decor frames, Mixed media Paintings Jams, Jellies and Gift Baskets Pastels Fascinator Hats Clay Pottery Oils, Shell craft Jewelry Aroma Master Formulator Skin care Jewelry Oil, Acrylic Paintings Fiber/Hats Polymer Clay Handbags Stoneware Clay Mosaic Toffee Scarfs Textiles- Baby & Seasonal Jewelry Jewelry Oil & Acrylic Tea and Accessories Pedestals Recycled steel Fiber Jewelry Hand dyed silk

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SUPPORT GROUPS A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Beginners/Alateen. Every Monday.8pm.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-5347 or jpm105@comcast.net.

Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support Group. First and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

7pm. Room 334, Johnson Ferry Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Men and women welcome. More info: 678-578-4888 or info@ voicetoday.org.

Al-Anon. For family and friends of alcoholics.

Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 345, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-587-0483.

Al-Anon Family Group. 7pm. Teens 13 and older welcome. Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Paulette L., 678-551-2433.

Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group Meeting.

First Monday of each month at 10:30am. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home.

Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet. Aloha to Aging/Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info or to RSVP: 678-439-1177.

Anxiety Anonymous for people who suffer from anxiety, meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. 6:30-7:30pm. Cobb County Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-633-1023 or galinabannova@ gmail.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. First and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 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 4th Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.

Career Transition. Third Monday of the month (March-October). Second Monday of the Month (November-February) 6:30pm: Personal resume reviewing, interviewing, networking, and career assessment help. First Presbyterian Church, 189 Church Street, Marietta . More info: Lee Pence, 770-428-9350, or Bob Sabin 770-7959084, or visit www.fpcmarietta.org Caregiver Support Group. First Monday of the month. 6-7pm. Arbor Terrace, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420 or ACaudell@arborcompany.com.

Codependents Anonymous. Mondays & Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 404-213-4482.

Depression/Bipolar Support Group. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 339, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.

Divorced/Separated Support Group. First and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 7:30pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Mary’s Chapel, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6018.

Divorce Support Group by Visions Anew for women who are contemplating or going through the divorce process. First Thursday & 3rd Wednesday of the month. 7-9pm. East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.visionsanew.org.

Divorce Support Group. Every Wednesday.

6:30pm. Mt. Bethel Church (Church Room B106), 4385 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta. More info/to register: Judith Reichenbach, Licensed Counselor, 770-597-9882.

Diabetes Support Group offered by WellStar Health System. Second Tuesday of the month.

6:30–8pm. McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Rose Lane Street, Suite 100, Marietta. No registration required. More info: 770-793-7818.

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. More info: 770-427-3390.

East Cobb Satellite of CHADD (Children & Adults w/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Parental Support Group. 2nd Tuesday of the month. 6:30-8:00 pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church (Room B109) on Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Cappie Suttle, 404-368-9394, east-cobb@chadd.net, or www.chadd.net/300.

Emotions Anonymous, a fellowship of people who come together to work toward recovery from emotional difficulties and discover a new way of life. Tuesdays & Fridays. 7pm.

Roswell United Methodist Church, 614 Mimosa Boulevard, Counseling Building, Roswell. More info: 770-330-1991.

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Zizi will customize your haircuts and find a style that is best suited for you and complements you and your lifestyle.

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Family and Friends of People Living with Mental Illness. 4th Tuesday, 7pm Meets at Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 1200 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770 778-6025.

Families Anonymous (FA) for families who have loved ones struggling with addiction. Every Tuesday. 7:30-9pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465.

Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS). To listen, inform and educate, and offer programs for the families and the child with special needs.

Last Thursday of the month during school year.

10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/to confirm meeting date: Angie, 770-234-9111,angie@focus-ga.org,or www.focus-ga.org.

Fractured Families for Parents Estranged from their Children. Second and 4th Sunday. 6:30pm.

Call for location. More info: Sandy 404-4466093 .

Georgia Parkinson’s Association. Parkinson’s Support Group Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month 1pm. Northside Hospital Cherokee Education Building, 130-B Oakside Court, Canton. More info: James Trussell 706-413-3264 or james@gaparkinsons.org Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. Second Tuesday each month. 7:15pm.

Special guest speaker. Transfiguration Church, Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275.

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Grief Support Group for those who have had a family member, friend or other loved one pass away.

First Thursday of each month. 7-9pm. Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

More info: kathzkel@yahoo.com.

JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent and Significant Others). For Jewish members of 12 Step groups. 7-8pm, first and third Tuesdays of every month except on Jewish holidays. Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta, in the library. More info: 770-928-2523 or teshuva@aol.com.

Loneliness Bereavement Support Group. Every Wednesday except holidays. 11am. Heritage Hospice, 3315 Hilltop Drive, 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: 770-956-0318 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).

Wednesdays. 6:15-7:15pm. 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.

Monday-Wednesday-Friday. 10am. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta.

More info: Betsy: 404-226-4931.

Parents of Prodigals. For parents of struggling teens and young adults. Second and 4th Thursday.

7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Fair Brocard, 770-612-1197 or www.prodigalchildministries.org.

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, 678-819-3915.

Spousal Support Group. Third Thursday of the month. 12-1pm. Arbor Terrace, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420 or ACaudell@arborcompany.com.

Veteran's Information Referral Office (VIRO). Free help and information for all veterans with VA Disability, VA Healthcare, Employment and Counseling.

Second and 4th Wednesday each month. First and 4th Saturday each month, 11am-2om. American Legion, Post 29, 921 Gresham Avenue, Marietta.

More info: 770-427-5900.

Widowed Helping Others (WHO) . Dinner Sociial. First and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Nolan Hall, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Ann’s Pastoral Care, 770-552-6400, ext. 6018.

Women's Weight Loss Support Group. Join a growing group of local women on the path to weight loss in a non-judgmental environment providing accountability (weekly weigh-in), healthy eating/ fitness ideas and activities, and emotional support.

Meetings held Mondays 6-7:30pm. Kroger, 3595 Canton Rd, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Marietta, (New Chastain Corners Shopping Center).

More info: Rae Tucker raetucker1@yahoo.com

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