Calendar Of Events/Classified ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS in downtown Acworth. Join merchants from 5-9 on the first Fridays of the month for a great time. KENNESAW-ACWORTH LIONS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at Montecalvos Italian Cuisine at 7pm. Call Dan Larson at 678-574-5925. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP FOR WIVES in Kennesaw/Acworth area. Meet the second Saturday of each month; Call 770-422-2050 or email MyMilitaryFamily@yahoo.com. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) has started a new chapter in Kennesaw, GA. The chapter meets monthly and can be contacted at bacakennesawmtn@comcast.net or 770403-6861. BACA exists to provide aid, comfort, safety, and support for children that have been sexually, physically, and emotionally abused. Find out more at www.bacausa.com. SENIOR LUNCHEON on the third Tuesday of every month at the Robert School Community and Education Center. Lunch served at 12, followed by Bingo and prizes. Call 770-9171234. NEWCOMERS CLUB OF COBB COUNTY is on the third Tuesday of every month at 10 am. Those new to Cobb County, or just looking for new friends and activities, are invited to join in. The Newcomers Club of Cobb County holds a wide variety of social activities throughout the month including Bridge, Canasta. Located at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, 30067. Call 770-234-5068 or email newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com. KENNESAW-ACWORTH LIONS meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6:30pm, at Montecalvos. See www.kennesawacworthlions. org or call Pam Eaton at 770-529-4372 for more information. PHOENIX SQUARE DANCE CLUB starting in Hiram GA at the Greenbrook Community Center, 149 Greenfield Road in Hiram. Classes start August 13th at 7:30pm. Call Sandra at 678-799-0662 for more information. THE MOMS CLUB OF ACWORTH EAST provides you with the opportunity to share activities, friendship and fun with other at-home moms and their children. We offer playgroups, babysitting co-ops, park days, a variety of activity groups and a MOMS Night Out! Momsclubacwortheast.clubspaces.com TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is looking for new members to join in our weight loss meetings. TOPS meets every Thursday morning at 9:30am at the Kennesaw Public Library. For info on joining, contact Pamela at 770-426-8426. Unite with us to take off pounds sensibly. Attend an introductory meeting. THE NORTH METRO TOASTMASTERS CLUB is open to anyone who is interested in improving his or her public speaking and communication skills. All are welcome to attend regular, weekly meetings held at the Kennesaw Library (2250 Lewis St.) at 7:15pm on Mondays. Call Liz at 770-337-0230 or northmetro.freetoasthost.us. THE ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH COBB meets on Thursdays 7:30am at Pinetree Country Club. Visit northcobbrotary.org AUGUST 2009 August 3-7 LITTLE GIRL CHEER CAMP 2009 from 6 pm-8 pm. Ages 4-13 (8th grade). Exhibition and awards on Friday, August 7th at 7:30 pm. Registration begins at 5 pm on
Monday, August 3rd. Participants will perform at halftime at a North Cobb Varsity football home game. (Cheerleaders will get in free with cheer camp T-shirt). Individuals-$60.00 per cheerleader (Cash only). Squads (10 members or more)-$40.00 per cheerleader. Camp fee includes a camp t-shirt. If you have any questions you may contact ncwarriorcheer@ gmail.com. August 7 BLUE GRASS AND COUNTRY PERFORMANCE group Hwy. 41 came together through a love of community, art, music and fun. They have been featured in Taste of Acworth, Cartersville, Love the Lake and Red Top Mountain venues. Band Members Daniel, Eric and Grady will perform some of their specialties at Theatre On Main in Historic Downtown Acworth, at 8:30 pm. Some of your favorites include: Ring of Fire, Folsom Prison, High Cotton, Rocky Mountain High, This Old Guitar and MORE! You DON’T want to miss this. Tickets $14 at the door. Call 770-565-3995 for questions. Beer and Wine available. For directions visit http://www.theatreonmain.net. August 8 EFT-EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE free workshop from1-3pm courtesy of A Wellness Center & Spa by Dr. Patricia Cohen. Learn this tapping technique combined with the spoken word to release emotional & physical discomfort. Facilitated by Angel Spann, certified EFT practitioner & Hypnotherapist at 5655 Lake Acworth Dr. Call 770-966-8000 for more information. August 15 A COURSE IN MIRACLES free seminar from 1-3 pm courtesy of A Wellness Center & Spa by Dr. Patricia Cohen. This seminar teaches a self-study spiritual thought system that teaches that the way to universal love and peace is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. Facilitated by Rev.Lorrie Schaffer at 5655 Lake Acworth Dr. Call 770966-8000 for more information. August 15, 18, 22- KENNWORTH PARK FALL GIRL’S FASTPITCH SOFTBALL REGISTRATION will begin on Thursday, August 13th from 6pm till 8pm at the concession stand at Kennworth Park. Please bring proof of residence and your child’s birth certificate. Registration fees are $90 for 10U-up, $65 for 6U and 8U. There is a $25 non-Cobb County resident fee. A $50 concession stand duty deposit will also be collected at registration. Additional Registration Days: Saturday, August 15th from 9am-12pm. Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm-9pm. Saturday, August 22nd from 9am12pm. www.kennworthbandits.clubspaces.com. August 17 BIG SHANTY SMOKEHOUSE will have a class on canning from 6:30-8:30. Shannon will be discussing proper canning techniques and ways to preserve those fresh vegetables that many of you have in your gardens this time of year. Sometimes a good neighbor with a green thumb drops off a bucket of tomatoes, squash or cucumbers that you could never use before they went bad. Canning can offer an alternative that will allow you to enjoy that garden fresh flavor all year long. The cost is $15 per person and includes appetizers and beverages.
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dates are Thursday, August 20 9:30 am -7 pm; Friday, August 21 9:30 am – 6 pm; and Saturday, August 22 8 am -12 noon. Many items are 1/2 price on Saturday ONLY. We offer high-quality items at greatly reduced prices. Find gently used children’s, junior’s and teen’s clothing, accessories and shoes. We also offer FORMAL WEAR, maternity wear and accessories, school uniforms, baby items/furniture, electronics, books, CDs, videos/DVDs, TOYS and more! For more information, please call 678-318-1908 or email treasurechest.duewest@yahoo.com.
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August 22 AUTISM IN GEORGIA meets on the fourth Saturday of every month at The Autism Sunshine House, 6340 Cedarcrest Road NW, Acworth, GA 30101 from 10 am to 2 pm. our next meeting is August 22, 2009. AIG is holding a Basic Obedience Dog Training class so RSVP at www.meetup.com/autismingeorgia and bring your dog. Please consider donating $10.00 to the cause, if you have any questions please call 770-974-7592 or e-mail kitty. draut@gmail.com.
CHILD CARE IN MY HOME. Licensed, experienced. Lots of TLC for your little one in a nurturing environment. Proudly serving this community for 20 years. Call Lyndyl Williams 770919-7259.
August 22 DETOX YOUR BODY free seminar from 1-3pm courtesy of A Wellness Center & Spa by Dr Patricia Cohen. This seminar is designed to explain why and how to detoxify your body safely and effectively in the upcoming 3rd season. Facilitated by Dr. Cohen at 5655 Lake Acworth Dr. Call 770-966-8000 for more information. August 27-29 NEXT GENERATION CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE located at Kennesaw First Baptist, 2958 N Main Street NW, Kennesaw GA 30144. On Friday, August 28th from 9 am-6 pm, Saturday, August 29th from 9 am-1 pm. On Thursday, August 27th, there is a New Mom Preview Sale. For more information, visit www.nextgenerationsale.com. August 29 UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRITUAL LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE free seminar from 1-3pm courtesy of A Wellness Center & Spa by Dr. Patricia Cohen. Facilitated by Rev. Lorrie Schaffer at 5655 Lake Acworth Dr. Call 770-966-8000 for more information. SEPTEMBER 2009 September 1 “THE CHAIN GANG CROCHET GROUP” will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, September 1st from 6 to 8 pm at St. Catherine’s Church (1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw). We will meet in Rooms 316/317 (enter through the door in the back of the church and it’s the first classroom on the left). Crocheters of all levels are welcome to join. Call Gina O’Leary at 404-723-4446 or email gina0516@comcast.net for more information.
August 18 CROSSROADS CAREER NETWORK for job seekers: The August 18, 2009 meeting will be held at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, 5145 Due West Road, Powder Springs at 7:00 pm. Free of charge. For more information, call 770-590-0334.
September 11 PASS IT ON FALL CONSIGNMENT SALE is scheduled for Friday, September 11 from 9 am-6:30 pm and Saturday, September 12 from 9 am-noon with many items half price on Saturday. Gently used clothing in infant, children’s and junior sizes; also school uniforms, formal wear & maternity clothing, and accessories and shoes. Infant items, strollers, furniture and accessories, children’s toys, outdoor toys, bikes, books, videos & DVD’s. Consignors get to shop early! Log on to www.acworthumc.org and choose PassitOn Consignment Sale or call 770-974-3312 for more information or to consign. A ministry of Acworth UMC, located off Hwy 92 at Lake Acworth, 4340 Collins Circle, Acworth, GA 30101.
August 20-22 DUE WEST TREASURE CHEST CHILDRENS/JUNIORS CONSIGNMENT SALE located at the corner of Acworth Due West Road and Kennesaw Due West Road in the Due West United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Admission is free! Sale
September 12 NORTHSTAR CHURCH will host the Sixth Annual Clothesline clothing giveaway on Saturday, September 12, from 8 am till 2 pm. Clothing, coats and shoes (all seasons and all sizes) will be available for men, women, teens, boys, girls and infants – no proof of need is
1/2 OFF HANDYMAN Professional results with pictures and references. Show us a quote and we will do the job for half the labor. 770-316-3734. ACWORTH GRANDMOTHER will babysit 24/7 all ages in her home. Low rates. Call Jenny at 678401-4356. APARTMENT NEAR KSU. 1BR 1BA kitchenette. All utilities, satellite dish, wireless internet included. $699/mo. Call 678-777-9777.
EXPERIENCED SERVER AND CASHIER needed (part-time). Contact Michelle at Hong Kong Star at 770-917-0688. EXPERT CLEANING SERVICES By Deborah. Honest, dependable, thorough. Free Estimates. Call Cell 631-834-1793 or 678-372-7278. LAND FOR SALE: 20 acres Stilesboro Road. Priced for quick sale. Call 404-9926009.Yuri MARKETING EXPERT can help you with your projects. Extensive experience assisting businesses, churches and non-profit groups with newsletters, direct mail, and brochures. Award-winning results. Reasonable rates. Quick turn-around. Free initial consultation. References available upon request. Please call Kathie 404641-7892. Marketing / Public relations (Acworth / Kennesaw) Social Butterfly? WE WANT YOU! P/T to start. Have fun and move up in our office. Must be ethical, upbeat and eager to help others. Must possess strong communication skills in person and on phones. Must have own, reliable vehicle. Must be available until 8pm during the week, and some Saturdays. Call (678) 372 - 7278. SPACE FOR LEASE,1000sf. former Hair salon. Facing Barrett Parkway. Good Deal. Call 404992-6009 Yuri TWO ADORABLE YORKSHIRE TERRIERS (male and female) for adoption, if you are interested, please contact via email: paulsmth250@gmail. com. Classified ads are $25 for 25 words; each additional word is $.50. Email: classified@northsidenews.com. DEADLINE is the 25th of the month for the next issue. u required. No transportation is provided. Clothing donations may be brought to the trailer parked behind the NorthStar main building any Sunday, beginning August 2 through September 6 during church service hours (9 am till 12 noon and 4:45 pm till 6 pm) Someone will be on site only during those times to receive the donations. NorthStar Church is located at 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144. September 13 FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY is coming to Summit Baptist Church on Sunday, September 13, 2009, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. This 13-week course by Dave Ramsey helps people dump their debt, get control of their money, and learn new behaviors around money that are founded on commitment and accountability. This will be an experience for Students (6th grade and up) and Adults. Each family will purchase a Family Membership Kit for $100.00 that includes a lifetime membership in FPU. Call Lee Gambrell at 770975-4595 or to register go to our website, www. summitchurch.org. Send your calendar information via email to calendar@northsidenews.com. u