Health & Wellness Guide

EastFree | Take One CobbeJanuaryR 2013

Health & Fellowship Christian School students Wellness Elizabeth Tribble, Anna Edmonds, and Maddie Harrison Guide hike along the Appalachian Trail Pages 46-55

Do Good Guide PAGES 10-14 | SPECIAL SECTION: Day Camp Guide PAGES 20-26

Community Calendar PAGE 28 | East Cobb Legislators PAGE 45 | Support Groups PAGE 64

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On this month’s cover are 20 year-old gunman Adam Lanza opened Fellowship Christian School stu- fire on the students and faculty of Sandy Hook dents experiencing how God’s Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut creation becomes the classroom during the morning hours of Friday, December 14. during one of the many TREAD 27 people, including 20 children between 6 and 7 Program outings last fall. Hiking years old, died during the attacks. The gunman, along the Appalachian Trail in North Adam Lanza, shot himself dead. Carolina are Elizabeth Tribble, Anna 2012 came to a violent end. What should Edmonds, and Maddie Harrison, have been a happy holiday season was literally Fellowship juniors. gunned down by a lunatic. A search for Fellowship’s legacy reflects underlying answers, of course, is under way: gun a commitment to partnering with control, mental illness, our violent culture. We should not have to live in a families to provide a safe, nurturing situation where we need to think of everyday tasks as if we were in a low learning environment for children intensity combat zone, but we are. This is how many in our society have been from K4 - 12th grades. Our commit- living for decades in disadvantaged communities. It is now becoming ment to the pursuit of God’s truth in nationwide and not so rare. If it can happen in Newtown, CT; or Aurora, CO; academics, fine arts, athletics and or Columbine, it can happen in East Cobb. There are so many pieces to service to others creates excep- solving this puzzle of random violence and we are many discussions away from tional opportunities for students. Top seeing a resolution. I will be watching, listening and weighing in on ways to national universities and colleges stop this senseless violence. I hope you will, too. routinely accept our graduates, Despite this tragedy, I still believe that there are far more good people in thanks to a well-rounded educa- the world than there are bad, and that people are inherently good. As the tional experience featuring weekly publisher of the EAST COBBER, I am fortunate to spotlight so many good chapels lead by students, a grow- people who live and work in East Cobb. Since 1993, this magazine shares ing fine arts program, 15 GHSA- stories, features special events and lists support groups and clubs that sanctioned athletic teams, and pas- promote the good going on in our community. This issue continues that sionate faculty who take learning to tradition of good news with our annual Do Good Guide (page 10), and the next level. Terrific Teens (page 16), to mention just a couple of highlights. I believe the EAST COBBER magazine as well as the EAST COBBER Parade & Festival, are At Fellowship, learning simply small pieces of the puzzle that may help prevent another tragedy. As I can not be contained within the advised my children, in light of the Newtown tragedy: “you need to combat walls of a classroom. Engaging the evil by being a force of good in this world.” So simple, yet so doable. hands and hearts of students trans- forms knowledge into understand- As we begin a new year, don’t miss an opportunity to acknowledge all the ing. Students are prepared for life good around you. You can share your good news by emailing me: by developing a love for learning [email protected]. that helps them excel physically, Be Good. Do Good. Happy New Year! academically, and most important- Join the ly, spiritually. conversation! What will you find at Fellowship? What do you want to You can read more about read about in the Fellowship on page 6 or come by EAST COBBER? the school for a tour on Thursday Cynthia M. Rozzo Tell us at mornings at 10am in the high school Founder/Publisher foyer (no tours April 4th). Fellowship [email protected] facebook.com/ Christian High School is located at East Cobber 10965 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075. Admission: 770-641-6816.

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Experiential Learning Makes the Difference at Fellowship Christian School

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Fellowship Ambassadors

Fellowship Christian School is a hidden gem for East Fellowship Ambassadors Cobb families, but more and more families have discovered Fellowship Ambassadors is a group of upperclassmen the benefits of the school’s location, reputation and local selected to represent the school during special events. bus route. Located in nearby Roswell, Fellowship prepares We learn and develop leadership skills through service students for collegiate pursuits in a learning community that opportunities and talking with community leaders and nurtures excellence in academics, arts and athletics while parents who share their life experiences exercising their Christian faith through community involve- with us. I am glad to have this opportunity because I ment. hope to become an Army Ranger and will need strong Academically, Fellowship is very competitive with high leadership skills. standard achievement test scores and college accep- —Ross Schoendorf, Junior tances. What makes Fellowship an exceptional school is the experiential programs that take classroom lessons into the world. In the excerpts below, students and teachers share Operation Christmas Child their thoughts on a few of the experiential learning opportu- Our school provides us many opportunities to impact nities available at Fellowship. our world through service. One of the best is working in the Operation Christmas Child warehouse preparing boxes for TREAD children living in poverty. Most schools wouldn’t let their stu- Through TREAD, I have experienced activities that I ordi- dents miss a day of school to serve others, but at Fellowship narily would not have chosen and done things that have we learn that serving makes a big difference. When you challenged me. On a hiking trip, our instructor encouraged consider that a child living in poverty receives their nicely us to find God’s fingerprint throughout nature. At the camp- packed and full box, it makes a huge difference in their fire that evening, we all had the opportunity to provide our life—and ours, too! own take on what we saw. I have become more aware —Madison Kent of the world God created while making new and stronger friendships. Ski Trip —David Consoli, Senior The past two years we’ve gone to Breckenridge, Colorado for a week of skiing and snowboarding. Whether FCS World War II Remembrance Tour it’s racing a fellow “TREADhead”, challenging myself on a Not many people get to travel to Europe through Black Diamond run, or learning how to perfect my jumps school. The trip was a World War II Remembrance Tour, so and turns, this experience provides plenty of fun. But per- we saw historic sites related to that era. I learned about dif- haps the most meaningful experience came from being ferent cultures and expanded my vision beyond everyday more than 9000 feet above sea level. While on that moun- life as I know it. It is definitely an experience I will always taintop, I found myself thinking about how big and great remember and I am grateful to attend a school that offers our God really is and how grateful I am to be able to expe- trips like this. rience God and his Creation in such a real way. —Taylor Yancey, Senior —Sara Emily Kasdin

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8 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com Huntsville Space Center Colorado Ski Trip

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ES Out of the Classroom, Huntsville Space Center High Touch-High Tech Gas Blasters Involving our students in the lessons we teach is fundamen- Through our science units, the students experience tal to providing a great education while developing a deep hands-on experiments to gain knowledge of science facts, love of learning. Early in the school year, we study a unit on the as well as apply those facts to gain critical thinking skills. solar system and the history of space travel. We then go on a Students work in groups and learn to value each other’s opin- trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and frame the experi- ion, handle disagreements and learn how to communicate ence within a Biblical perspective. In essence, when we break with each other. This kind of experience impacts their educa- out of the classroom on trips like this, we are breaking down tional experience immediately and prepares them for a great barriers to learning, while deepening a student’s faith. future of learning. —Christy Goar, 5th grade teacher —Margaret Ramsey, 2nd grade teacher

What will you find at Fellowship? The faculty and staff invite you to experience all that Fellowship has to offer your family. Tours are available every Thursday at 10 a.m. and begin at the high school office, located at 10965 Woodstock Road in Roswell, 30075. For more information, visit www.fellowshipchristianschool.org or call admissions at 770-641-6816.

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Unite! is an organization Whether you are a church, whose heart is for churches to school, local organization, join together to serve our com- business, food pantry, or indi- munities in such a way that God vidual, we would like you to be would transform our city for His involved! Information is avail- Glory. We also recognize that able on the Unite website at by partnering with churches, www.uniteus.org/pages/regions/ schools and local community cobb or contact coordinator organizations, we can make an Kristin Hemingway at 678-561- even greater impact in the com- 5340 or at CobbCanKristin@ munities that we serve. We know that there are many gmail.com. Current churches that will be collecting are food pantries in Cobb County and although they receive Cumberland Community Church, McEachern United tons of food and assistance during the holidays, they find Methodist, Mt. Paran North, Johnson Ferry Baptist and themselves struggling to meet the needs of their clients Orange Hill Baptist. soon thereafter. With this in mind, the team at Unite! The prime collection dates will be January 25 - 27, Cobb is inviting the whole community to partner with but there will be other opportunities to give through- us to stock the pantries for 2013. The goal is to collect 1 out January. The drive will set up collection points at nonperishable food item for each Cobb County resident. Cumberland Community Church, McEachern United That’s about 700,000 cans! That’s a HUGE goal and we Methodist Church, Mt. Paran North, Johnson Ferry Baptist know that we cannot do this without YOU! Church and Orange Hill Baptist Church. Through Alive Ministries Save it Forward Program many schools are already participating in the 100 days of Touch. Smell. Taste. Hear. See. school food drive – January 25 is the 100th day! Rhonda Smith from Alive Ministries has been working with Unite churches on planning and has been coordinating drives with schools for several years. To learn more about Alive Ministries go to www.aliveministriesinc.org. Rhonda will coordinate pickups at schools and organizations that want to provide for children through local school pantries. All Cobb Food Banks will receive a portion of the donated canned food. Those currently involved are Alive Ministries, Storehouse Ministries of Noonday Baptist Association, Family Life Restoration Center, Must Ministries, Shepherd’s House, Feed the Hungry Foundation, what school should be. Lighthouse Community Ministries, Acworth Emergency Food Pantry and Cobb County Salvation Army. Lin Harrison, associate pastor of Orange Hill Baptist Come see us Church said it well, “We can do more together than we Open House Sunday, January 27, 2013 can do alone. When churches lock arms, even across Early Years Festival Saturday, March 2, 2013 denominational lines, it is a wonderful witness to the community and we come together to do what it takes to IB World School | Preschool – eighth grade Roswell, Georgia | 770.993.2940 | www.highmeadows.org make the community stronger.” Won’t you join us? Cobb Can Unite to Feed Kids in Need!

10 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com HMS12-EarlyYears-EastCobber.indd 1 11/1/12 9:56 PM CERT Course Offered

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course is a 20-hour program that trains people to be better [email protected] prepared for response to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non- emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. CERT Classes will be held at the Cobb County Emergency Operations Center which is at 140 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, 30060. The schedule for the course will be:

> Saturday, January 19th: 9am-5pm > Saturday, January 26th: 9am-5pm > Saturday, February 2nd: 9am-5pm

You must attend all sessions listed in order to complete the program. Participants must be at least 16 years old and either live, work, or worship in Cobb County If you would like to register for the program or request Free Lesson and Interview additional information, please contact Kristin Branaum, Emergency Operations Center Program Coordinator, 770-565-7177 Cobb County Emergency Management Agency at Kristin. East Cobb location: 1518 Blackwell Rd - Marietta 30066 [email protected] or at 770-499-4567. www.silvapiano.com

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www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR January 2013 11 Do Good Guide Make A New Year’s Resolution To Volunteer At the start of each new year, people make a list of things they are going to do to improve their lives. We say we are going to eat less and work out more. Think about making resolutions that will not only help you, but help your community. Volunteerism can take many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local library, mentoring a child, or building a house, there are many nonprofit volunteer organizations that could really use your help. Or if your time is really in short supply, maybe you can donate the furniture, clothing and other household items that you no longer need. In addition to our local schools, synagogues and churches, here’s a sampling of some other local, non-profit organizations that are in need of volunteers, financial contributions and/or miscellaneous donations.

Adopt-a-Stream Program Cobb Community Foundation (Watershed Stewardship Program) Promotes philanthropy to create and support a vital and This Cobb County program provides participants the caring community. It builds a collection of endowment funds opportunity to learn about the watershed they live in with a and distributes the proceeds to nonprofit organizations that variety of programs designed to help people learn how to serve the community’s members. improve local water quality through hands-on activities for all Tommy Allegood, Executive Director ages. Free. Cobb Chamber-240 Interstate North Parkway www.watershed.cobbcountyga.gov 770-528-8215 Atlanta, GA 30339 www.cobbfoundation.com 770-859-2329 American Red Cross Seeks blood donors. Cobb County Juvenile Court – Citizen Panel Review 2145 Roswell Road, Suite 250 A volunteer supported program tasked with reviewing foster Marietta, GA 30062 care cases. www.givelife.org 770-578-1977 Joshua Weeks www.cobbcountyga.gov 770-528-2284 Center for Children & Young Adults Provides secure residential care for Cobb County’s abused Cobb County Juvenile Court Special Advocate and neglected children. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained Kimberly Tinsley, Volunteer & Activities Coordinator community volunteer appointed by a Juvenile Court Judge to www.ccyakids.org 770-333-9447 x103 speak up for the best interest of an abused or neglected child involved in a juvenile court proceeding. The Center for Family Resources Carlene Redmond Provides emergency assistance to families in Cobb County www.cobbcountyga.gov 770-528-2285 so that they can access the resources they need to become independent and self-sufficient, thereby breaking the cycle of Cobb County Juvenile Court Youth Diversion Program poverty. This program is for first offenders with minor offenses. These Chris Chamblee, Development & Volunteer Coordinator juveniles are given the opportunity to appear before a panel of 995 Roswell Street, Suite 100 community volunteers instead of a judge. Marietta, GA 30060 Rita Evans www.theCFR.org 770-428-2601 x264 www.cobbcountyga.gov 770-528-2243

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COBB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM Help needed with shelving and straightening paperbacks and periodicals as well as other opportunities listed on website. NO COURT DIVORCE Alexandra Beswick , Central Library Manager P Divorce with dignity P www.cobbcat.org 770-528-2141 P Reduce legal fees P P Maintain privacy P COBB LITERACY COUNCIL Needs tutors for GED as well as administrative help. K Wills K Donna Frankovsky K Estate Planning K www.cobbworks.org 770-528-8094 K Power of Attorney K

THE EXTENSION A Marietta residential recovery program for the homeless. Needs volunteers to plan, prepare and serve meals. Tyler Driver, Executive Director & Volunteer Coordinator 1507 Church Street (Men’s Extension) Marietta, GA 30061 130 Holiday Street (Women’s Extension) Marietta, GA 30060 www.theextension.org 770-590-9075 x301

FEED THE HUNGRY FOUNDATION Needs volunteers to help sort, pack and deliver food boxes. Paige Norwood Jennings, PC Rev. Mack Barnes, Executive Director Collaborative Lawyer 1440 Dutch Valley Place Atlanta, GA 30324 404•350•9092 www.feedthehungryfoundation.com 770-980-1550 twitter.com/lawforfamilies www.paigejennings.com FOSTER CARE SUPPORT FOUNDATION Helps abused and neglected children experience a kinder side of daily life while in their foster care home. Volunteers needed to help in the distribution center and the resale shop. 115 Mansell Place Roswell, GA 30076 Coming in February www.fostercares.org 770-641-9591 The 15th Annual Child Care & Preschool Guide Reserve your Ad Space Today! Dan Forman • (770) 971-9814 Deadline: 4994Dan Lower Forman Roswell • (770) Road971-9814 1/4 4994mile EastLower of Parkaire Roswell Road January 15 [email protected]/4 mile East of Parkaire [email protected] • Life • Home • More Call 770-640-7070 © 2011 Allstate Insurance Company © 2011 Allstate Insurance Company www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR January 2013 13 Do Good Guide VolunteerMatch.com

FRIENDS FOR THE EAST COBB PARK Can Help You Help Others Volunteers needed to maintain and make improvements for the only passive park in East Cobb County. Volunteers also What’s your excuse for not getting involved: Not needed for special events. enough time? No skills or experience you think could Sharon Mason, President www.eastcobbpark.org [email protected] help anyone? Nothing nearby? If you had information on thousands of non-profit agencies looking for volunteers GEORGIA AARP TAX-AIDE anywhere nationwide and also were able to choose how Seeks volunteers for tax counseling service between mid- much time to spend, the type of cause you want to sup- January and April 15. www.aarp.org 1-888-687-2277 port, and set your own hours for volunteering, it would be hard to find a reason not to volunteer, wouldn’t it? GIRLS INC. OF COBB COUNTY No more excuses. Whether you can spend 10 hours Provides programs to promote self-esteem in young women. Seeks people to donate time and skills working with girls in an a week or 10 minutes, whether you want to support the activity or class such as arts and crafts, computer training, arts, the environment or social issues, there are thou- sports, aerobics, and tutoring. sands of opportunities waiting on VolunteerMatch. Deborah Woods, Manager of Center Based Programming 461 Manget Street VolunteerMatch is a non-profit website that serves Marietta, GA 30060 770-422-0999 as a clearinghouse for organizations needing individuals to volunteer and volunteers looking for organizations JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COBB - MARIETTA who can use their skills and experience. To date, nearly Organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, 20,000 non-profit and tax-exempt organizations have developing the potential of members and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of received more than 700,000 volunteer referrals through trained volunteers. the site. 505 Kennesaw Avenue Any non-profit or tax-exempt organization can list Marietta, GA 30060 www.jlcm.org 770-422-5266 an unlimited number of volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch. Visitors to VolunteerMatch simply enter MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA AND ALABAMA their ZIP code to find local opportunities. Volunteers can Grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical also search by interest, date and keyword to generate a conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. The Foundation needs office volunteers, personally customized list. Once an opportunity of choice fundraisers and wish granters. is found, the interested volunteer simply clicks on it to Deirdre Trevett, Volunteer Coordinator contact the organization and get involved. Non-profit 1775 The Exchange SE, Suite 200 organizations find VolunteerMatch an easy and efficient Atlanta, GA 30339 www.georgia.wish.org 770-916-WISH (9474) way to connect with people who can support their efforts through volunteer activity MEALS ON WHEELS VolunteerMatch is a great way for interested vol- Volunteers needed. Volunteers also serve as a link of information between the client and caseworker. unteers to find out if their skills meet an organization’s Shelia Perkins, Volunteer & Advocacy Coordinator needs before they make contact, and it’s also a good www.cobbcountyga.gov 770-528-5381 way to get the word out about projects and special needs within a specific community. “If there’s a local disaster MINISTRIES UNITED FOR SERVICE AND TRAINING (MUST) or even something like a marathon that needs volunteers, Since 1972, MUST has provided services to the poor and homeless in Cobb and Cherokee Counties. help can be coordinated online,” she says Tiffany Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator “VolunteerMatch makes it easy to bring volunteers 1407 Cobb Parkway and charitable organizations together to meet the needs Marietta, GA 30061 www.mustministries.org 770-427-9862 of their community,” says the service’s president, Jay Backstrand. To find volunteer opportunities in your area, or to learn more about VolunteerMatch, visit East CobbeR www.volunteermatch.org. Like Us On facebook

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NORTHWEST METRO ATLANTA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SAFEPATH CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER Strives to eliminate substandard housing in Cobb County Ensures a child-friendly environment in which child victims of through new home construction and existing home renovation. abuse and neglect can feel safe and comfortable during Also offers zero-interest loans. the process of intervention and investigation. Caring adults J.J. Currie, Volunteer Coordinator are needed to greet families and supervise children in their 1625 Spring Road playroom/waiting area during the day, and in the evening on Smyrna, GA 30080 Mondays and Wednesdays. www.nwmetroatlantahabitat.org 770-432-7954 Leigh Kelley, Volunteer Coordinator 736 Whitlock Ave. PROBATION OFFICER PROGRAM West Park Government Center, Ste. 600 Cobb County Superior Court needs help relieving the State Marietta, GA 30064 probation caseload. Qualified volunteers will undergo formal www.safepath.org 770-801-3465 training. www.cobbcountyga.gov 770-528-7986 SENIORS “MOST WANTED” Cobb County Sheriff’s program is looking for residents 55 RALLY FOUNDATION and older to assist deputies and other staff in sheriff’s office Empowers volunteers across the country to raise awareness operations. and funds for childhood cancer. Volunteers needed for special www.cobbcountyga.org 678-355-7064 events and fundraisers. Zerlina Hotujec, Operations Manager TOMMY NOBIS CENTER (TNC) 5775 Glenridge Drive, Building B, Suite 370 The mission of the Tommy Nobis Center is to develop and Sandy Springs, GA 30328 provide job training, employment and vocational support www.rallyfoundation.org 404-847-1273 for youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Several volunteer opportunities are available: SAFE KIDS COBB COUNTY Teach life skills such as grooming, money management, Safe Kids Cobb County is committed to reducing and and basic cooking; completing job applications/resumes; preventing accidental injuries to children in Cobb County. It prepare clients for job interviews, etc. in classes ranging in size provides information and education on the following topics: from 4-10; act as the employer in a mock interview and give Car and Booster Seats, Poison Prevention, Water Safety, feedback to client for strengthening his interview. Chaperone Bicycle/Wheel Safety, Home Safety & Pedestrian Safety. a group on a social outing. Sponsors car seat checks, bike rodeos, and safety fairs. Judy Leeper, Program Coordinator Lisa Gardner, Safe Kids Co-Coordinator 1480 Bells Ferry Road 114 Cherry Street, Suite G Marietta, GA 30066 Marietta, GA 30060 www.tommynobiscenter.org 770-427-9000 x5116 www.safekidscobbcounty.org 770-793-7185

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WELLSTAR www.clubztutoring.com/marietta 770-426-4508 WellStar volunteers are an integral part of the healthcare [email protected] Toll Free: 1-800-434-2582 team. Volunteers provide service to the hospital while also promoting a caring attitude in the hospital and community. Volunteers interact daily with hospital team members, physicians, patients and patients’ families. Brooke Schembri, Director of Corporate & Community Health We all have a hand in creating the 330 Kennestone Hospital Boulevard community where we want to live. Marietta, GA 30060 www.wellstar.org 770-793-7120 It is the support of our wonderful YWCA OF NORTHWEST GA The YWCA of Northwest Georgia seeks volunteers for its advertisers that make it possible to thrift store, special events, crisis hotline, family violence provide this magazine to you every month. shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, sexual assault accompaniment advocacy, children’s services, Latino outreach and other needs. Please support the businesses that Kristi Storey, Communications Coordinator support us. . . and be sure to mention 48 Henderson Street SW you saw them in the EAST COBBER. Marietta, GA 30064 www.ywca.org 770-423-3599

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16 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com East Cobb Ace Hardware Continues Family Tradition with New Store IN PRINT

The new East Cobb Ace Hardware store opened on November 19th in the Shallowford Falls Shopping Center off Johnson Ferry ON Road, but, as co-owner Steve Ragsdale explains, he and his store have a much longer history as a retailer in the community. LINE Ragsdale and his business partner, Grover Dobbins, previously owned Ragsdale’s Ace Hardware, which began back in 1954 when Ragsdale’s father, Bill, set up shop in an old house on Roswell Road. The family tradition of being the friendly, neighborhood hardware dealer has continued over the years in various locations. As a constant reminder of that legacy, a picture of the family’s original store hangs prominently in the new location, overlooking the checkout area. AND The foundation to that heritage, relates Steve Ragsdale, is built upon convenience, quality products and polite, knowledgeable, customer service. “Our employees will take the time to listen and to solve people’s project needs,” he says. Furthermore, the two long-time friends make it a point to employ salespeople who live in nearby neighborhoods, so that customers and the staff often ALL may know one another, or may easily become acquainted over AROUND time, giving the place a family feel. East Cobb Ace hardware, with nearly 10,000 square feet of floor space, carries a full line of products and top brands to meet EAST professional and handyman needs: Stanley, Benjamin Moore, Craftsman, Echo, Weber, etc., as well as specialty products, such as a complete wild bird section. The store also offers a full line of COBB the popular Kamado Joe Grills and Smokers. Co-owner Dobbins adds, “If you can’t find what you want, ask for it. If we don’t have it, we’ll try to get it,” whether by special order or by adding new products as regularly stocked items. So, whether it’s replacing a rusty bolt, designing a tree house www.eastcobber.com or shopping for housewares, Ace is “The Helpful Place” to turn to. And when searching for gift ideas for do-it-yourselfers, look to East Cobb Ace: “The Candy Store for Grown-Ups®.” Open everyday (Monday – Friday: 8am – 7pm; Saturday: 8am – 6pm; and, Sunday: 11am – 5pm), East Cobb Ace Hardware is conveniently located near Kroger in the Shallowford Falls shopping center, East CobbeR 3162 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta/East Cobb. For more infor- EAST COBBER mation, you are welcome to call the store at 770-992-2655. EastEast Cobb’sCobb’s $5 off premierpremier sourcesource for With a purchase of $20 or more locallocal infoinfo sincesince 1993!1993 East Cobb Not valid with other coupons or for ACE Hardware sale items. Expires 1-31-13. 770-640-7070770-640-7070

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Sprayberry Varsity Competition Cheerleading Squad became Region Champions 2012 and went to state and finished 12th (which was amazing as well.) The cheer squad consists of Front row (l-r): Kayla Fain, Rachel Burch, Kaleigh Collins, Delaney Mueller, Aimee Lowman, Makayla Mason; Middle row (l-r): Kaitlin Cochran, Abby Stolz, Kaitlyn Reardon, Savannah McNutt, Aja Pack’ and Back row (l-r): Hunter Chambers, Jolie Nelson, CorryAnne Soule.

Wheeler High School recently inducted 2012-2013 Junior Ian Berryman, of Troop 955, Civitan members. Junior Civitan is a community service orga- earned his Eagle Rank on August nization for students. Junior Civitan’s purpose is to provide 16. He celebrated this accom- all of our members with personal and career development plishment with a Court of Honor opportunities while improving schools and communities at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church through volunteer service. Junior Civitan has 12,000 members on December 8th. For his Eagle in nearly 400 clubs throughout the US. Pictured (l-r) are: Louise Project, Ian wanted to make a dif- Crapps, Civitan District Governor; Daniel White, Jr. Civitan ference for a group that is often President; Ammue Kumar, Jr. Civitan Vice President; Prit Shah, overlooked, so he contacted Jr. Civitan Secretary; Christy Litz, and Anna Roberts. the Devereux Georgia Treatment Network. Devereux Georgia is one of the few psychiatric residential treatment centers licensed in Georgia. They serve male/female residents under the age of 22 who suffer from severe challenges brought on by abuse, neglect, and/or mental illness. Ian decided to design and build two sand therapy tables for the therapists to use with the children. These therapy tables allow patients to express feelings through play that might be difficult with verbal interaction only. He built the sand trays to lift off for convenient cleaning, and he designed rolling carts/tables for them, so they could be moved from room to room easily by the therapists. He also led a drive in his school, scout troop, and neighborhood for Devereux’s various therapy needs: sand, art, group, and sports. Ian is a 10th grader at Fellowship Christian School.

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The Dodgen Middle School FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team, Project Ninja #4631, struck like a thief in the night on Saturday, December 15 at their first qualifying event sponsored by the Kell High School FTC team. All teams have the challenge of building and programming a robot to achieve several specific goals. As one of two middle school teams in a competitive field of high school teams from around the state, Dodgen finished as the winner of the Connect Award and assisted with a runner up alliance vic- tory. Moreover, they were nominees for the Rockwell Collins Innovate Award, the Think Award and took second place in the Inspire Award, which secured them a spot in the FTC GA State Qualifier on March 2, 2013. The Dodgen Robotics Team’s mission is to introduce, promote and inspire the community to understand and appreciate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). To find out more about the FIRST Tech Challenge, visit www.usfirst.org or Project Ninja’s website at www.projectninja4631.org. Ninjas pictured are Top row(l-r): Alex Hatch, Claire Pearsall, Riley DeVault; Middle row (l-r): Madelyn Willis, Christian Kolowich, Chloe Muller; Bottom row(l-r): Nicholas Hong, Chloe Carlson, Alex Vitales. Not pictured: Will Sanford.

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At this time, perhaps more than in any other, good cational quality in the coming years. Nearly half of Cobb public schools are critical to the future of public school County’s funding comes from the State of Georgia -- and, students AND their communities. A good education opens since 2003, austerity cuts have reduced state funding by $60 opportunities for students – more options for college or tech- -$70 million a year. That is a cumulative loss of $353 million nical school, greater employment potential, higher wages, in school funding. For next year, state legislators report that and the possibility of a better lifestyle. For communities, a there will be over a $300 million budget gap – as a result of highly educated population generates entrepreneurs and increased demands on state revenues for Medicaid and attracts and keeps employers. This is especially important in other obligations. While the Governor has asked for a 3% a global economy where employers can choose, instead, budget cut across all departments (exempting the K-12 to hire employees in less expensive venues half a world state funding formula), it is unclear how the budget gap will away. Good public schools not only graduate students who be closed, or if additional cuts to state education funding become active contributors to the local economy, but they may occur. support a more competitive housing market. Real estate in Education funding at the county level has similar bud- good public school districts commands higher housing pric- getary challenges. Due to state education funding cuts es, and correspondingly, fewer foreclosures. Good public and reduced property tax revenues the Cobb County schools are gathering places, contributors of new ideas, and School District (“the District”) has had to cut its budget dra- sources of community and business participation. Public matically. This has meant increased student/teacher ratios schools are the lifeblood of the community. – and consequently less one-on-one student/teacher time, The East Cobb community has reason for pride in its 350 unfilled teacher positions, a reduction in the school year public schools. The quality of education is high. This past from 180 days to 177, and 3 furlough days for all staff. All of year, Cobb County seniors in the class of 2012 had overall these developments negatively impact the quality of edu- SAT scores that surpassed their statewide peers’ average cation for East Cobb students and their community. by 68 points and the national average by 22 points. In East At the same time, many of East Cobb’s schools are Cobb County -- Walton, Wheeler, Lassiter, Pope and Kell high aging and in need of capital improvement and infra- schools had overall scores that were higher than the national structure repair. In response, the District has proposed to average. On the ACT, last year’s Cobb graduates marked replace the existing Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax the seventh consecutive year in which they beat national (SPLOST) with Ed-SPLOST 4. (A SPLOST is a 1% sales tax on averages in all four subject areas tested: English, Math, retail goods. It is an alternative to issuing bonds – for which, Reading and Science. Likewise, Cobb County elementary in the past, the District -- and therefore its property tax pay- and middle school students have consistently improved their ers -- have paid substantial interest.) If voters approve scores and topped national averages on the Iowa Tests Ed-SPLOST IV in March 2013, it will replace some of the oldest of Basic Skills, or ITBS. This success is the result of excellent and least efficient school buildings, make necessary infra- teachers, motivated students and engaged parents. structure renovations, and refresh technology and safety Another source of pride is East Cobb community’s resources. This includes replacement facilities and/or major participation in its public schools. The East Cobb County additions or renovations to Walton, Lassiter, Pope, Wheeler Council of PTAs (ECCC) has 30,546 active parents and other and Sprayberry high schools, East Cobb middle, and Mt. community members. The ECCC is a part of the Georgia Bethel, Sope Creek, Kincaid and Tritt elementary schools, State PTA 9th district – which has 77,228 members. Parents among others. The District reports that Ed-SPLOST 4 will have and grandparents are active in East Cobb schools as help- improvements for everyone one of its 112 schools. ers in classrooms, members of the school councils, planting In an unrelenting economy that produces continued school “learning” gardens, assisting in the front offices, and threats to education funding, what can parents and com- in any number of other volunteer roles. This level of involve- munity members do to support education in East Cobb? ment reveals a community that is heavily invested in a good • Be informed – understand the fiscal challenges facing public education for its students. public schools. However, in this troubled economy, East Cobb schools • Communicate with your government representatives. face significant fiscal challenges that could impact edu- Let them know how important education is to you, to your community, and its future, and ask that education be supported and fully funded. TWEET TWEET! >>>Continued on next page >>> FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

20 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com • Get involved – join the PTA and participate. The PTA is not just for parents, but for all community members. Two worthy events coming up include: 1) the PTSA Day TJ’s at the Capital, on February 13, also known as Youth Advocacy Day, which is an opportunity for middle and Home Improvements high school students to learn about the legislative issues that will impact their lives; and 2) the PTA Day at the • Interior/Exterior Painting Capital, on February 28, during which PTA members, • Decking leaders and supporters can become more familiar with • Room Additions the legislative process and speak with legislators about education and children’s issues. You can also reach • Bathroom/Kitchen Remodeling out to a school to volunteer. • Free estimates • Vote. It is a constitutional right. It makes a difference. • Electrical and plumbing Good public education provides a solid foundation for • Flooring the whole community. It should be protected, fought for • Repair stucco and strengthened. Community involvement is critical. We • Honey Do Lists are all in this together – our students, parents, teachers, our • AC/Installation and repair community, you. • Roofing Anne Davidson has lived in • Drywall repair East Cobb for 4 1/2 years and is the Legislation & Advocacy Chair for the • Install ceiling insulation East Cobb County Council of PTAs and • Will work by the job/or hour the Sope Creek Elementary PTA. She is married with two children at Sope CALL 678-873-7105 Creek Elementary School.

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www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR January 2013 21 EAST COBBER Day Camp Guide Summer day camps are fun and education all rolled into one. EAST COBBER has collected information on a wide range of wonderful day camps to fit all ages and interests, including sports camps, adventure camps, Christian camps, art camps, science camps, dance camps and more. Many day camps listed throughout these pages are held right here in East Cobb and some are just a short drive away. Please note, as extensive as this day camp chart is, it is still just a sampling of all the day camps available. We recommend you visit the websites noted on each listing for even more offerings.

AgeAge WeeklyCamp TimesTimes Mayay June June June June July July July July 30 1-5 3-7 July July July July M 8-12 June June June June July 2-6 15-19 22-26 24-28 17-21 10-14 28-31 - Aug 2 Camp NameName GroupGroup CampFee Fee 28- 4-8 11-15 18-22 25-29 9-13 16-20 23-27 AugJuly 29 3

Appleton Summer Learning Camp Appleton Learning Center > 4250 Roswell Road, Suite 610, Marietta 30062 Call for 5-16 9am-1pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 770-971-1500 • www.appletonlearning.com rates > 625 W. Crossville Road Suite 104, Roswell 30075 770-998-1500 • www.appletonlearning.com

Art Camps The Art Place-Mountain View See See 4-18 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 website website 770-509-2700 • www.theartplace.us

Baskin-Ginepri Summer Tennis Camp $275 Olde Towne Athletic Club 7-18 9am-2pm non- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta 30068 member 770-578-9901 • www.otac.net

Blake Cooper Productions Dodgen Middle School 9am- $195- 9am-3pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30068 3pm $200 www.bcprod.org • 770-676-7146

C2 Education Summer Camp K-8th Call for 9am- 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 grade rates 5:30pm 770-565-8184 • www.c2educate.com

C2 Education Summer Camp Call for 9am- 3605 Sandy Plains Road, #145, Marietta 30066 5-17 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 rates 5:30pm 770-565-6868 • www.c2educate.com *Extended Hours Offered

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Age Weekly Times ay 1-5 Age Camp Times May June3-7 June June June July July July July 30 July July July July M 8-12 June June June June 15-19 22-26 24-28 17-21 10-14 28-31 - Aug 2 July 2-6 July 29 Camp NameName GroupGroup CampFee Fee 28- 4-8 11-15 18-22 25-29 9-13 16-20 23-27 Aug 3

Camp Rauch! 14 Congregation Etz Chaim Call for 9:20am- mos - 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta 30068 rates 1:20pm* Rising K 770-977-3384 • www.etzchaim.net

Camp Horizon (Special Needs) Fullers Park • 3499 Robinson Road, Marietta 30068 7-21 $110 9am-4pm Dates to be determined 770-819-3257

Camp Meadows Montessori School 15 9am-12pm Meadows Montessori School/Roya Darkai $145- month- or 9am- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 111 Bells Ferry Lane, Marietta 30066 $235 6 yrs 3pm* 770-218-6347 • www.meadowsmontessori.com

Camp Wood Acres Rising 9am- The Wood Acres School 3-4 $150- 12:30pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1772 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 K-3rd $180 9am-3pm* 770-971-1880 • www.woodacresschool.org grade

9am- Clay Play Summer Art Camps 12:30pm 5-12 $135 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 678-383-6996 • www.clayplaystudioatlanta.com or 1:30- 3:30pm

The Cook’s Warehouse Let’s Party 6-9 $275 10am-1pm 4 4 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 770-565-8005 • www.cookswarehouse.com

The Cook’s Warehouse Techniques for Culinary Success 10:30am- 10-17 $375 4 4 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30066 1:30pm 770-565-8005 • www.cookswarehouse.com

Cresco Montessori Summer Camps Cresco Montessori Call for 8:30am- 5-12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3001 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 rates 3pm 770-992-8031 • www.crescomontessori.com

East Cobb Jazzercise $150 + JazzerKamp Girls 12:30- $25 reg 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 5-10 3:30pm Dates to be determined fee 770-643-8090 • www.jazzercise.com

East Cobb Prep 6:30am- 3875 Shallowford Road, Marietta 30062 5-10 $195 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6:30pm 770-649-0415 • www.eastcobbprep.com

East Cobb Stables 8:30am- 1649 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 5-14 $350 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1pm 770-561-9154 • www.eastcobbstables.com *Extended Hours Offered MJCCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS Traditional • Specialty • Teen • Sports • Drama

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Free Bus Transportation Throughout Metro Atlanta including East Cobb, Intown, and North Metro. Register online at atlantajcc.org/camps 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody • 678.812.4004 [email protected] • atlantajcc.org/camps www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR January 2013 23 EAST COBBER Day Camp Guide Making a Good Day Camp Decision For Your Child

If you’re a parent considering summer camp opportunities included in the decision-making process. Since there are so many for your child, you might consider a day camp rather than (or different types of day camps to choose from, it’s important to in addition to) a sleepaway camp experience. Parents often match your child’s interests and personality with the activities view sending their kids to day camps as a “stepping stone” to the day camp offers. Accordingly, it’s advisable to take a tour overnight camp. They might think day camps are for “younger of the camp and/or attend an open house together with your kids” and sleepaway camps are for older ones. In some cases child. After you’ve toured the camp, ask for your child’s opinion. this might be true, but not always. This can be a much better approach than unilaterally deciding One of the advantages you have as a parent when com- which day camp your child will attend without consulting them paring day camps to overnight camps (or even day camps to ahead of time, as asking for their input means they’ll probably day camps) is that a day camp’s customer base is generally have a more positive camp experience in the end. restricted to its local geographical area. This makes things easier 3. Tour the camp and meet the staff. Most day camps for you to learn more about the camp. For example, you can hold open houses or organized facility tours during the prime contact the camp’s current or former customers for references, camp enrollment season (generally springtime). These events and you can even visit the camp before making a decision. are great opportunities for you to meet the staff, ask questions So how do you know you’re picking the right day camp and see how the camp operates on a day-to-day basis. You for your child? Here’s a 3-point checklist to help ensure the day might even decide to attend several camps’ open houses for a camp you choose is the right one for your child. point of comparison and to see where you get the best “vibe.” 1. Check references. Since day camps primarily serve local Attending a day camp open house or touring the facility is the customers, it should not be difficult to find a few families who’ve single BEST way to see what you’re getting into ahead of time. attended the camp before. Talk to them about their impressions Camp is such a personal experience. You want your child of the program. If you hear good things, you might have a winner. to connect with his or her counselors on a personal level and Mixed reviews, on the other hand, could be a “red flag” alerting admire them as leaders and role models. You owe it to yourself you to research the camp further. But if everyone you speak with and your child to pick a day camp that your child will look back has only negative things to say, then rule that day camp out, pat on later in life and say, “I remember that camp, and it was the yourself on the back for taking the time to conduct a thorough best experience of my life!” Your child deserves the best. It’s investigation, and keep looking for a different camp. your responsibility as a parent to put him or her in an environ- 2. Involve your child in the decision making process. ment where they can thrive, and choosing the right day camp Research shows that kids enjoy camp more when they’re can make this happen for you. Happy day camping!

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AgeAge WeeklyCamp Times Times Mayay June June June June July July July July 30 1-5 3-7 July July July July M 8-12 June June June June July 2-6 15-19 22-26 24-28 17-21 10-14 28-31 - Aug 2 Camp NameName GroupGroup CampFee Fee 28- 4-8 11-15 18-22 25-29 9-13 16-20 23-27 AugJuly 29 3

Fullers Kids Summer Camp Fullers Park 7am - 3499 Robinson Road, Marietta 30068 6-11 $100 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5pm 770-509-2737 prca.cobbcountyga.gov/fullersrecreationcenter.htm

The Georgia Ballet-Summer Dance - Mini Intensives Call for 1225 Field Parkway, Marietta 30060 8+ Various 4 4 pricing 770-528-0881 • www.georgiaballet.org

The Georgia Ballet-Summer Dance: Intermediate/Advanced Intensives Call for 10+ Various 4 4 4 4 1225 Field Parkway, Marietta 30060 pricing 770-528-0881 • www.georgiaballet.org

The Georgia Ballet-Summer Dance: Mini Camps Call for 1225 Field Parkway, Marietta 30060 4-8+ Various 4 4 pricing 770-528-0881 • www.georgiaballet.org

The Goddard School Let’s Go Exploring Call for 6:30am- 1-5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3584 Providence Road, Marietta 30062 pricing 6:30pm 770-579-1190 • www.goddardschools.com

The Goddard School Call for 6:30am- 3147 Trickum Road NE, Marietta 30066 1-10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 pricing 6:30pm 770-321-8370 • www.goddardschools.com

Harrison Tennis Center Summer 2013 Jr. Camps 4-5 $40 8:30am- 2653 Shallowford Road NE, Marietta 30066 6-8 $70 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 11:30am 770-591-3151 • www.prca.cobbcountyga.gov 9-17 $150

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta 30068 See See 4 4 4 4 4 4-16 Flag British 678-784-5317 website website Basketball WinShape Cheer Football Soccer www.johnsonferry.org/SportsFitness/camps

Kids’ Zone Weekly Day Camps Kids’ Zone Daycare & Learning Center 6:30am- 6-12 $190 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 137 Johnson Ferry Rd., Ste. 1100, Marietta 30068 6:30pm 770-933-6900 • www.kidszonelearningcenter.com

MJCCA Summer Day Camp Pre K-17 $345 9am-4pm* 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody 30338 678-812-4132 • www.atlantajcc.org

MJCCA The Sunshine School at Temple Kol Emeth 6 weeks See website 7am-6pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 30062 -4 678-812-4132 • www.atlantajcc.org

Moohan Martial Arts Academy Martial Arts Self-Defense Camp 8:30am- 4+ $99 4 4         3605 Sandy Plains Rd., Ste. 140, Marietta 30066 6pm 678-996-7777 • www.mymoohan.com

Mount Paran North Summer Sports Camp $110 Mount Paran North • 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta 30062 6-12 + $50 8am-6pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 678-285-3248 • www.mpnsports.com Activity fee

Oak Creek Pony Camp $275- Oak Creek Stables • 4580 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 5-7 10am-1pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 $350 678-229-8128 • www.oakcreekstable.com

Oak Creek Horse Camp $275- Oak Creek Stables • 4580 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 8-14 9am-1pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 $350 678-229-8128 • www.oakcreekstable.com *Extended Hours Offered

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Posh Tot Events 603 Atlanta Street, Roswell 30075 4-7 $195 9am-1pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 770-733-7240 • www.poshtotevents.com

Primary Prep Academy 6:30am- 1887 West Oak Parkway, Marietta 30062 4-9 $190+ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6:30pm 678-594-8700 • www.primaryprepacademy.com

Primrose School of Lassiter 6:30am- 2821 Lassiter Road • Marietta 30062 5-12 $195 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6:30pm 770-641-8535 • www.primroseschools.com

Primrose School of Sprayberry 6:30am- 2531 East Piedmont Road • Marietta 30062 5-12 $204 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6:30pm 770-578-4832 • www.primrosesprayberry.com

Riverside Military Academy S.O.A.R Summer School Call for 13-17 Varies 4 4 4 4 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville 30501 rates 770-538-2938 • www.riversidemilitary.com

Rose Garden Montessori 6:30am- 3829 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 3-12 $195 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6pm 770-579-1979 • www.rosegardenmontessorischool.com

Shreiner Summer Camp Shreiner Academy PreK-8th See 7am- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1340 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta 30067 grade website 6:30pm 770-953-1340 • www.shreiner.com

The Spanish Academy Summer Camp The Spanish Academy (inside Chestnut Ridge Christian Church) 2-6 $150 9am-1pm 4 4 4 4 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-751-3646 • www.thespanishacademy.com *Extended Hours Offered

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Special Ops Airsoft Camp 1280 Field Parkway, Marietta 30064 10+ $250 9am-4pm 4 4 4 4 678-659-9319 • www.sasblackops.com

Sports A Rama Multi-Sport Camp 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 7-12 $60-$275 9am-3pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 770-977-9789 • www.sareastcobb.com

Sports Broadcasting Camp $550- @ Emory University • 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta 30322 10-18 see website 4 $1175 800-319-0884 • www.playbyplaycamps.com

Pre-k Sprayberry Academy - Jr. Camp 6am- - 1st $195 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2100 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta 30062 6:30pm 770-977-0877 • www.sprayberrychildrensgroup.com Grade

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Summer University 1st - Kennesaw State University-Continuing Ed $249- 12th 9am-6pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3333 Busbee Drive NW, Kennesaw 30144 $299 grade 770-423-6765 • www.kennesaw.edu/coned

Terrell Mill Tennis Center Junior Summer Tennis Camp 3-17 $80-$155 9am-12pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 480 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta 30067 770-644-2771 • www.prca.cobbcountyga.gov

Unity North Church Camp Northstar Call $70 9am-1pm* 4 4255 Sandy Plains, Marietta 30066 678-819-9100 • www.unitynorth.org

YMCA McClesky-East Cobb See 5-15 7am-6pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 website 770-977-5991 • www.ymcapass.com/mcy.shtml

YMCA McClesky-East Cobb 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 3-5 $70-$120 9am-12pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 770-977-5991 • www.ymcapass.com/mcy.shtml

YMCA North East $175- 6-12 9am-6pm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 $225 678-569-9622 • www.ymcapass.com/ncy.shtml

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28 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com S.O.A.R. to new heights in academics and adventure at Riverside Military Academy.

S.O.A.R. July 7 - August 2, 2013

Riverside’s four-week Summer Opportunity and Academic Review is designed to help boys in grades 7 - 11 prepare for the upcoming school year, and strengthen their academic skills. Twenty challenging academic courses are offered during S.O.A.R. Cadets can choose from original and remedial courses.

Because Riverside believes there is a strong connection between physical and mental development, extra-curricular activities and field trips play an important role in S.O.A.R. Our summer recreational program takes full advantage of our state-of-the art campus athletic facilities and our proximity to Lake Lanier.

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Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the January 5 clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It Montana Skies Performance. Enjoy a unique new is available throughout the year and can be delivered sound with the pairing of cello and fingerstyle guitar. when crews are in your area. More info: 678-355-3413. Combining classic with modern, this group has created their own “new acoustic” sound with innovative original Every Sunday compositions and arrangements. 8pm. $12 advance Kabbalah Café. Delve into the mystical secrets of tickets online or $15 at door. The Art Place - Mountain Judaism based on the Chassidic teachings of Tanya. This View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: tale of two souls will give you the tools to understand 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us. yourself in unprecedented ways. 9:30-10:30am. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/ January 10 to register: 770-565-4412 or www.chabadofcobb.com. Southern Soiree. Marietta Bridal Association presents a bridal show for brides to be and grooms. Preview 2013’s Every Tuesday and Saturday hottest wedding trends. 5-8:30pm. Free. Hilton Atlanta- Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join Marietta Hotel & Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident Street, Marietta. More info: animals as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: $8/ www.SouthernSoireeBridalShow.eventbrite.com. adults. $6/seniors.$5/ages 3-12.Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: January 11 www.chattnaturecenter.org or 770-992-2055. Cobb Chamber Executive Women Luncheon (CEW). Speaker: Deleise Lindsay, Founder & Managing Principal, Every Thursday Well-Change Group. 11:15am-1pm. Registration and Guided Tour of the Strand.Get a behind-the-scenes general networking will begin at 11am. Program will peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Learn about the begin at 11:15am. CEW Members: $20 online; $35 at the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent door. The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, 17th renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre floor, Atlanta, 30339. To register: www.cobbchamber.org. business. 11am. $5. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North More info: 770-859-2359. Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org. January 10, 17, 21, 24 Rain Garden Work Day. Learn how rain gardens protect Every Saturday local waterways by decreasing the volume of runoff Free Arts and Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Store. 11am- entering surface waters during rain evens. Rain gardens 3pm. Ages 3 and up. Make a kid crafted picture frame, provide a unique landscape feature by adding color a flip book, thermometer and magnetic snowman and interest to the landscape. Meet every Wednesday notepad. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, from 9-11am to explore and maintain the rain garden. Marietta 30062. More info: 770-578-3100 or Cobb County Water Quality Lab, 662 South Cobb Drive, www.lakeshorelearning.com. Marietta. More info: 770-528-1482 or www.watershed.cobbcountyga.gov.

January 10-27 Swell Party presented by the Georgia Ensemble The- atre. Tobacco heir Smith Reynolds returns from a New York vacation to his North Carolina estate with a surprise souvenir: a wife. The new Mrs. Reynolds is a popular jazz singer, a dozen years older than Smith, and arrives with a carload of gin and a certifiably insane acting coach. The wedding party is flat-out ruined when the groom turns up dead. As the guests gather to reconstruct the evening’s events and try to solve the mystery, it becomes clear that Coming in February: The 15th Annual for Southerners, the truth isn’t nearly as important as a good story. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell 30075. Check web- Child Care & Preschool Guide site for tickets prices and showtimes: www.get.org. More Reserve your Ad Space Today! info: 770-641-1260. Deadline: January 15 Call 770-640-7070

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January 11 January 15 - February 14 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Cobb Master Gardeners Lunch & Learn: “Propagating Pe- & January 19 – February 16 (Saturdays) rennials” presented by Electa Keil, MG. Don’t buy - make Drivers Education. 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 more plants! Electa will show how to grow from seed, soft hours of individual training behind the wheel. This pro- wood and hard wood cuttings. Bring your lunch. Free gram meets the requirements for Joshua’s Law and quali- and open to the public. 12-1pm. County Water Lab, 662 fies for the Teen Driver’s Education insurance discount. South Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: Tuesday and Thursday classes: 6-9pm. Saturday classes: www.cobbmastergardeners.org. 8am-2:30pm. $375. Dodgen Middle School, 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. More info: January 12 www.mariettacommunityschool.com. Boots, Bluejeans & Country Music, presented by 100+ Women Against Domestic Vio- MORE January 16 lence. All proceeds will benefit the YWCA To Catch an Anti-Semite. A story of humor, of Northwest Georgia and their mission of ONLINE! danger, spirituality, the hand of G-d, media bias For late-breaking events a community free of domestic violence this month, visit and cyber hatred with guest speaker David and sexual assault. 6-9pm. $35/person or Nesenoff. $12 with RSVP by January 10, $15 $50/couple. Includes dinner provided by www.eastcobber.com after. 7:30pm. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-4412 or Callaway Road, Marietta. More info/RSVP: Babe www.chabadofcobb.com. Atkins-Byrne, 770-425-8122 or babeatkinsbyrne@gmail. com or www.ywca.org/northwestgeorgia January 17 Career Training Expo: Winter Expo ’13. Discover how January 14 Continuing Education can help you reach your personal Cobb Chamber First Monday Breakfast. Tim Lee, Chair- and professional goals. Get a sneak peek at numerous man, Cobb County Board of Commissioners presents courses and certificate programs offered annually. Free. the State of the County address. General admission: $60. 6-8:30pm. Kennesaw State University Center, 3333 Busbee Chamber members: $25 online. $40 at the door. Cobb Drive NW, Kennesaw. More info: 770-423-6765 or Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Galleria Parkway, At- www.ksuexpo.com lanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.

The Episcopal Church Kids Consignment Sale of St. Peter and St. Paul

Friday, February 8 • We are inviting 140 sellers • 25 items or $75.00 MINIMUM to consign 9 am- 4 pm with a MAXIMUM 50 items Register! used your gently • Sellers receive 70% of the selling price Consign spring/summer children’s toys, Saturday, February 9 • $20 seller fee (waived if volunteering) (Size 0-14), clothing and 9 am- Noon • Volunteer and shop early! equipment baby furniture. 1795 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30062 Registration Now Open

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January 17-20 January 20 Steel Magnolias. Steel Magnolias captures the heart and Bryan Adams. A rare opportunity for fans to see Brian Ad- soul of southern living. Steel Magnolias is a funny and ams as they have not seen him before: solo-acoustic and heartbreaking look inside the lives of six southern women. intimate. $35-$69.50. 8pm. Cobb Energy & Performing $25. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm, Sunday: 3pm. Earl Strand Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com. 770-293-0080 or visit www.earlsmithstrand.org January 21 January 19 Martin Luther King Celebration. 9am. Free and open to The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda the public. Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, LIVE . 12:55pm. $22/adults; $20/seniors; $18/students; $15/ Marietta. More info: Cobb County NAACP office, children. Merchants Walk Stadium Cinemas, 1301 Johnson 770- 425-5757 or www.cobbnaacp.org. Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 678-560-1111 or January 25-27 www.georgiatheatrecompany.com/gtc-promotions.asp. Special Olympics Georgia State Indoor Winter Games. Special Olympics athletes from around the state head to Saturdays: January 19-February 23 Cobb County for the Indoor Winter Games. More than Genealogy 101 presented by the Genealogy Society of 1500 athletes and 100 Unified Partners will compete in: ar- Cobb County. 9:30am-12:30pm. Classes are free. Set of tistic gymnastics, bowling, floor hockey, basketball, pow- course materials (notebook with class handouts and a erlifting and roller skating with over 500 coaches to guide genealogy-related book) available for $35 by January 10 them. Opening ceremony Friday, 7:30pm, at Cobb Civic or $45 thereafter. First Presbyterian Church, 189 Church Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Various Street, Marietta. More info/to register: events at various locations. Free. More info: www.cobbgagensoc.org. www.specialolympicsga.org or 770-414-9309.

January 24 All About Nature Social Club monthly Dine and Discover potluck, 4th Thursday of every month. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together, don’t miss the 2013 Nature Club premier meeting. Guest speaker is Dusty Rumley. Dusty is a native Georgian and lifelong student of primitive artifacts and skills. Learn the basics of friction fire starting, what type of wood is best to use and how to construct a bow drill set. For ages 16 and up. 7-9pm. $10/non-members; $5/members. Free for Chattahoochee Nature Center volunteers and Master Naturalist Graduates. Chattahoochee Na- ture Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org

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Thanks for reading the East Cobber! Be sure to support our advertisers! 32 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com January 26 24th Annual Polar Bear Run featuring a flat course and an electronic “DAG” disposable chip timing system. Proceeds benefit the Johnson Ferry Student Choirs. The race will be held rain, snow or shine. 2K Fun Run: 8am. 5K Race: 8:30am. Cub Runs(ages 2-5): 9:15am. Register online (www.johnsonferry.org or www.active.com), by mail or in person (Johnson Ferry Baptist Church/770-795-3230; or Big Peach Running Co./770- 579-0444. No race day registration. 5K & 2K: $25 through January 18 or $30 thereafter. Cub events (ages 2-5): $20. Phantom Racer: $25 (no sweat-just T-shirt). Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Gary Jenkins, 678-795-0115 or pacesetr@bellsouth. net; Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 770-973-6561, or www.johnsonferry.org.

Booked for Lunch, a fundraiser for the Cobb County Library Foundation will feature Pamela Bauer Mueller an award-winning author of books for children and adults. 11:30am – 1pm. $30 includes lunch. Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway Southeast Atlanta. More info: 770-528- 2196 or www.CobbLibraryFoundation.org Marietta • Highland Plaza 770.578.0598 www.DavidDouglas.com TWEET TWEET! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

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January 26 JANUARY 30 Cobb Chamber of Commerce 71st Annual Dinner. Black Writing a Winning Application Seminar. What happens tie optional.6:30pm reception. 8pm dinner program and after you get the letter that reads, “Congratulations! dancing. Tickets: $150 per person; $1,500 per Table of Your business has been nominated for the Cobb 10. Cobb Galleria Centre, John A. Williams Ballroom, Two Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Small Business of the Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: Amy Goggins, 770- Year awards?” After rereading the letter and alerting 859-2335 or www.cobbchamber.org. your company about the nomination, what’s next? Completing the application is the next step between Pope Band Recycling Day. Recycle and do something you and possible recognition as a Top 25 Small Business good for yourself, the community and Pope Band. of the Year. The 2013 Small Business of the Year nominees 9am-4pm. Will accept paint, metal, electronics and are invited to attend the complimentary Writing a documents. Minimum donation: $10. TVs & CRTs: $15. Winning Application seminar to go over important steps Paint, up to 10 gallons: $15. Paper: $5 per file storage and techniques that have helped turn Small Business box. Will also pick up. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree of the Year nominees into Small Business of the Year Road, Marietta. More info: www.popeband.com. winners! 8 -10am. Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 240 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta 30339. Register online January 27 at www.cobbchamber.org. More info: 770-980-2000. Mah Jongg Tournament. Benefit for Etz Chaim Preschool. Play in the tournament or join in the beginner’s seminar. February 1 & 2 $25. Registration deadline: January 20. 1-4pm. Clifford the Big Red Dog. It only takes a little to BE BIG! Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Celebrate the beloved Big Red Dog’s 50th anniversary Marietta. More info: 770-977-3384 or www.etzchaim.net. with this all new Emmy-nominated musical. $15.50-$30.50 plus applicable fees. Friday: 10am & 12pm, Saturday: 11am. Cobb Energy & Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.

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34 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com February 3 Family Day at the Marietta/Cobb Art Museum. Free admission and fun activities for the whole family. 1-4pm, except when museum is closed. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta. Free. More info: 770-528-1444 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org.

February 4-10 Winter Bird Seed Sale. Feed your feathered friends premium Coles birdseed and benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC). Pre-sale orders can be placed online or at the Nature Store. Pre-purchase between February 4 - February 10. Pick up is at CNC February 15 - 17. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.

February 9 22nd Annual Little Miss Cobb County Pageant sponsored by Miss Cobb County Pageant. Beauty titles will be awarded for Tiny Miss Cobb to Teen Miss Cobb plus a separate talent search for Talented Miss and Talented Teen. 9:30am-6pm. Southern Poly Tech, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: Gene Phillips, 770-435-6378 or www.misscobb.com.

February 10 Atlanta National College Fair. Students and parents can meet one-on-one with admission representatives from a wide range of national and international, two- and four- year colleges and universities. Learn about admission requirements, financial aid, campus environment and discuss individual needs with onsite counselors. Free. Registration online encouraged. 12-4pm. Georgia World Congress Center, Exhibit Hall B2, 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard NW, Atlanta. More info: www.nacacnet.org or 703-836-2222 or 800-822-6285.

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Curb Rash Scratches Nicks Scuffs Face Damage Oxidation Tommy Miller Corrosion Custom Paint 404-514-6117 [email protected] www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR January 2013 35 Financial Peace University Program Offered at Local Churches

Financial Peace University (FPU), the 9-week program cre- class at anytime for a refresher course. The kit also includes ated by Dave Ramsey, has helped more than one million fam- an FPU workbook, an FPU envelope system, audio lessons, ilies positively change their financial future. This life-changing budgeting forms and Ramsey’s best-selling book, Complete program teaches families and individuals how to handle their Guide to Money. money through common-sense principles and small group “FPU classes are changing lives across the country every accountability. FPU is available for churches, companies, mili- day,” says Louis Falzetti, executive vice president of Financial tary bases, financial literacy programs, Spanish speaking orga- Peace University. “There is something for everyone in this pro- nizations and community groups. gram whether you are barely making ends meet, just trying to As they work on a Total Money Makeover, the average plan for retirement, or seeking to build wealth. No matter what family pays off $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in the first your financial situation, you will find FPU to be the best moti- 91 days after beginning FPU and is completely out of debt, vational tool available across the nation to help you attain except for the mortgage, in 18 to 24 months. “We’ve actually financial peace.” relieved ourselves of over $50,000 worth of debt in two years The first lesson is free! All you need to do is register to just from using these principles,” said Russ Lee, former FPU par- attend. If you want to continue, the cost is around $100 ticipant. including materials. The following lists some classes starting this Dave Ramsey began teaching FPU classes in 1994 every month in East Cobb County: night around Nashville, Tennessee. In 1997, FPU was made available on video across the country with thousands of class- > Mount Bethel United Methodist Church es around the nation today. 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 The program is made up of 9 life-changing lessons taught Coordinator: Gayle Hayden by Dave on DVD in a fun and entertaining way. “I like to put Class Begins: January 23 | Wednesdays 6PM the cookies on the shelf where everyone can reach them,” More info: 770-971-2880 says Ramsey. After each lesson the group meets to help each other plan budgets, discuss successes and temptations, and > Johnson Ferry Baptist Church support each other in their journey to beat debt and build 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068 wealth. Topics covered include: Coordinator: Derek Hughes Preview: January 13, 2013 at 4PM • Saving for emergencies Class Begins: January 20 | Sundays 4PM • Budgeting More Info: 770-973-6561 • Relationship and money issues Coordinator: Laura Brady • Buying big bargains Preview: January 9, 2013 at 6PM Class Begins: January 16 | Wednesdays 6PM • Getting out of debt More Info: 770-973-6561 • Understanding investments • Understanding insurance > Mount Paran North Church of God 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta, GA 30062 • Retirement and college planning Coordinator: Bob Turnbull • Buyer beware Class Begins: March 3 | Sundays 4PM • Real estate mortgages More Info: 770-578-9081

• Careers and extra jobs. > Roswell United Methodist Church Each class participant needs a kit. Special rates are rou- 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA 30075 tinely available online at www.daveramsey.com or by calling Coordinator: Kay Holmquist 888-227-3223. Included in the cost of the kit is a lifetime family Class Begins: January 13 | Sundays 6PM membership to FPU, allowing the participant to return to any More Info: 770-993-6218

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January 14 February 1 Deadline for St. Andrew Rowing Club registration. North Atlanta Soccer Association (NASA) offers a Ages 12-18. Meets at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 recreational youth soccer program for boys and girls Riverside Road, Roswell 30075. More info/To register: ages 3-19. For additional program information and online [email protected] or www.standrewrowing.com. registration, please visit our website at www.nasa-ga.org.

January 15 February 1 Deadline for East Side Baseball Association registration. Deadline for Sprayberry Jr. Jackets Lacrosse. Ages 7-14. Leagues play at Fullers Recreation Park, 3499 Robinson More info/To register: Pam, communications chair, 215- Road, Marietta 30068. More info/To register: 512-3613 or www.jrjacketslax.com. www.eastsidebaseball.com February 4 January 15 Deadline for Upward Baseball & Softball (ages 4-13) Deadline for Walton Jr. Lacrosse registration. Register at registration. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson www.waltonjrlax.com Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/To register: 678-784-5317, or www.johnsonferry.org. January 18 Deadline for Kell Jr. Longhorn Lacrosse registration. February 8 Boys and Girls grades 1-8th grades. More info: Deadline for Cross Over Middle School Basketball www.kelllacrosse.com. registration. 5th-8th grade. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church,955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: January 20 678-784-5317, or www.johnsonferry.org. Deadline for East Cobb Cheetahs running club.Meets at Wheeler High School, 375 Holt Road, Marietta 30068. February 11 Ages 5-18. More info/To register: 678-653-2282 or Deadline for Sandy Plains Softball program for girls 5-18, www.eastcobbcheetahs.com fast and slow pitch. Walk-up registration and Fun Day February 3, Sandy Plains Park, 2977 Gordy Parkway, January 22 Marietta 30066. More info: 770-281-7202 or Deadline for Registration – Soccer, T-ball, Softball, www.sandyplainssoftball.com. Baseball, Flag Football and Volleyball. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. February 12 More info: 770-971-5280 or www.mtbethel.org. Deadline for YMCA STRIKER Soccer registration. Ages 4-19. McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont January 24 Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-5991 or Deadline for Sandy Plains Spring Baseball Registration. www.ymcaregistration.com Leagues play at Sweat Mountain Park and Harrison Park. After January 24th, there will be a $10 late fee for all February 12 registrants, including walk-ups registering January 26th. Deadline for YMCA Lacrosse registration. Boys 6-13. More Info/To Register: www.sandyplainsbaseball.com McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-5991 or January 26 www.ymcaregistration.com Deadline for East Marietta National Little League (EMNLL). Leagues play at Sewell Park, 2055 Lower Roswell Road, March 2 Marietta 30068. More info/To register: Deadline for Terrell Mill Softball Association (TMSA) www.eastmarietta.com. registration. Recreational all-star travel and tournament teams for girls’ softball ages 4-18 in both January 26 fast and slow pitch. More info: www.tmsasoftball.org. Deadline for Shaw Park Baseball. Ages: 5-17. Leagues play at Shaw Park, 845 Shaw Park Road, Marietta 30066. More info/To register: www.shawparkbaseball.com

January 27 Deadline for Atlanta Jr. Rowing Association. Ages 12-18. Roswell River Landing, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell, Georgia 30075. More info/To register: [email protected] or You make this publication Free to www.ajracrew.org . 40,000 readers every month!

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There are many opportunities to volunteer and work one-on-one with many animals in need. The EAST COBBER provides a list of local animal rescue and adoption groups looking for loving individuals interested in animal volunteer work. Not ready to participate in animal volunteer work? The highest East Cobb residents may want to consider donating to any quality care & service one of these non-profits so that they can recruit more volunteers and help the animals find homes. James Davis, DVM All Paws Considered 770-640-5550 • [email protected] Kerry Webster, DVM Adga Tamassia, DVM Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia P.O. Box 680322 • Marietta, GA 30068 Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm • Sat 8am-4pm 770-499-1164 • www.bhrg.org Sunday 1-3pm Pickup only Surgery •Grooming • Training • Boarding • Adoptions Cobb County Animal Shelter Vaccinations • Doggie Day Camp • Acupuncture 1060 Al Bishop Drive • Marietta, GA 30060 770-428-5678 or 770-428-9882 www.montroseanimalhospital.com www.humanecobb.org As a unit of the Department of Public Safety, the shelter is responsible for handling complaints in Cobb County regard- (770) 977-9000 ing dangerous, stray, or dead animals and animal cruelty. 1028 Woodlawn Drive • Marietta East Cobb Near Johnson Ferry Rd. Call for hours.

Good Mews Animal Foundation 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A3 • Marietta, GA 30068 770-499-CATS [email protected] • www.goodmews.org A non-profit organization that operates a no-kill, cage-free shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned cats.

Happy Tails Pet Therapy P.O. Box 767961 • Roswell, GA 30076 770-740-8211 www.happytailspets.org Cobb Emergency Members and pets brighten patients’ days at local health care facilities, social agencies and special needs programs. Veterinary Clinic

Humane Society of Cobb County 148 Fairground Street SE • Marietta, GA 30060 770-428-5678 or 770-428-9882 www.humanecobb.org Encourages the humane treatment of animals and proper care of pets. Offers animal control, humane education, library, lost and found, and adopt-a-pet program. 630 Cobb Parkway North (770) 424-9157 Marietta, GA 30062 www.cobbevc.com Mostly Mutts 770-325-PETS • www.mostlymutts.org Contact: [email protected]

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East Cobb resi- nizations. Tonight, this award goes to Mr. Eric Jacobson, dent, Eric E. Jacobson, the leader of the Georgia Council on Developmental Executive Director for Disabilities, for Real Communities,” Franklin said. “We are the Georgia Council proud to say we are working to be a part of this real com- on Developmental munity outreach.” Disabilities (GCDD), was Real Communities supports programs across Georgia recently honored by that help people become better prepared to address a the Atlanta Chapter of variety of issues that affect not only people with disabilities, the NAACP for the work but involve everyone in a community. Programs range of GCDD and its signa- from transportation to housing to community building ture concept, the Real efforts that bring people together in new ways. GCDD’S Communities Initiative. current Real Communities Initiatives include Refugee Real Communities was Family Services/Global Growers Network in Atlanta launched in 2009 and pro- Clarkston area, City of Milton Better Together, Forsyth vides cutting edge, inten- Farmers Market in Savannah, Centenary United Methodist tionally inclusive activities Church in Macon, Korean Coalition in Atlanta, Gwinnett throughout the State with ssEric E. Jacobson Gives Time Bank in the Atlanta area and the City of a focus on projects that Fitzgerald. create opportunities for all people - with and without disabilities - to be fully engaged in the social life and civic “I accept this award on behalf of the people in development of their communities. Atlanta, Georgia and communities throughout this country who are isolated, segregated and are not recognized Jacobson accepted the award at the 14th Annual for the value, gifts and talents they bring - these are often Atlanta NAACP Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner people labeled as having a developmental disability, on November 3 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Rev. Lee Jacobson said. “Real Communities creates a bridge, C. Franklin, Religious Affairs Liaison, Chairman’s Office a place where everybody can dance,” he continued. National NAACP, presented the award to Jacobson. “Together, we can build places all over this city and state “Because the brand of NAACP is so strong, there are where the barriers come down and people want to stay many organizations that come to us with opportunities of and raise their children. “ partnership. We have to be very selective with those orga- The presentation of Jacobson’s award was preceded by a video overview of the Real Communities Initiative. To see the full version of Getting Real in Georgia and other New smiles videos in the GCDD video library, visit www.gcdd.org/ news-a-media/videos.html . In addition to Jacobson, other award recipients and honorees included Cynthia Bailey, New stories The Bailey School of Fashion; Rashidah Jenkins, Radio One Incorporated; and Rev. Gerald L. Durley, Retired Pastor - Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Monica Kaufman Pearson, WSB Television Atlanta, won the Legacy Award New hopes and Dr. Robert Threatt, Past President Atlanta NAACP, won the Presidents Award. New beginnings Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, orga- May the new year unfold in nizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans. Learn more about the Atlanta Chapter at www.naacpatlanta. wonderful ways for you! org. GCDD, a federally funded independent state agency, works to bring about social and policy changes that promote opportunities for persons with developmental dis- Happy New Year! abilities and their families to live, learn, work, play and worship in Georgia communities. A developmental disability is a chronic mental and/or physical disability that occurs East CobbeR before age 22 and is expected to last a lifetime. Visit www.GCDD.org for more information.

46 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com East Cobb State Legislators The General Assembly meets in regular session starting the second Monday in January for no longer than 40 days each year. As the new Georgia General Assembly gathers for the 2013 session, the EAST COBBER monthly presents the state legislators that represent the East Cobb area. Citizens interested in locating the legislator that represents them may call Cobb County Board of Elections at 770-528-2300.

State Representatives - East Cobb County

Sharon Cooper (R) District 41 Matt Dollar (R) District 45 Room 436 • State Capitol Room 601 • Coverdell Legislative Atlanta, GA 30334 Office Building Phone: 404-656-5069 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Fax: 404-651-5829 Phone: 404-656-0254 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

John Carson (R) District 43 Don Parsons (R) District 42 Room 607 • Coverdell Legislative Room 401 • State Capitol Office Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Office: 404-656-9198 Phone: 404-656-0287 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

State Senators - East Cobb County

Steve Thompson (R) District 21 Judson Hill (R) District 32 420-A State Capitol 421-D State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: 404-656-0083 Phone: 404-656-0150 Fax: 404-657-9728 Fax: 404-463-2535 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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56 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com Health & Wellness Sixty 60-Second Tips to a Healthier You A minute goes by like that (finger snap), but it’s more than enough time to do something that will help you feel good.On any given day, we might not have an hour to go to the gym, 30 minutes to prepare a home-cooked meal, or 15 minutes to read. But who can’t find a minute here or there? There are many things we can do that are good for us that take 60 seconds or less. Don’t believe it? Take a minute to read this list of 60, all practically guaranteed to make you feel good almost instantly. Ready. Set. GO!

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58 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com Seniors Senior Resources Here are some resources and contact information to help Cobb County senior citizens. The following information was pulled from the “Resource Directory” published by the Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County, a private non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate for seniors in Cobb County.

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Cobb County DFCS Cobb-Douglas Community Services Board 325 Fairground Street • Marietta 30060 • 770-528-5000 6133 Love St. SW • Austell 30168 • 770-819-9229 Marietta Mental Health Center ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES 1650 County Services Pkwy • Marietta 30008 770-514-2422 Tommy Nobis Center 1480 Bells Ferry Road NE • Marietta 30060 • 770-427-9000 TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT Cobb County Transit Paratransit 463 Commerce Park Dr. • Marietta 30060 • 770-427-2222 Adult Protective Intervention Cobb County DFCS Cobb Senior Services Demand/Response Transport 325 Fairground Street • Marietta 30060 • 770-528-5000 32 North Fairground St. • Marietta 30060 • 770-528-5364 Long Term Care Ombudsman Dept. Human Res • 2 Peachtree St. NW, #36-233 Atlanta 30303 • 1-888-454-5826 Sterling Estates Eyes on Elders Senior Living www.eyesonelders.com • 877-460-5578, ext. 83 INCOME SECURITY Independent Cobb County DFCS & Assisted 325 Fairground Street • Marietta 30060 • 770- 528-5000 Living Social Security Adminstration 1415 Franklin Road SE • Marietta 30067 • 770- 859-0123 Welcome Neighbors!! Enjoy Carefree Living in an Independent Living Cottage Home, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL or in the lavish surroundings of a well-appointed Suite in our Main Residence, either independently or with assistance. Atlanta Regional Commission Division of Aging Services Take Pleasure in an Elegant Lifestyle with linen table service 40 Courtland St. NE • Atlanta 30303 • 404-463-3100 dining, a wide range of salon services, café gatherings, a full social calendar of fun events & activities, weekly housekeeping, laundry Cobb Senior Services & linen services, scheduled transportation, beautifully manicured 32 N. Fairground Street • Marietta 30060 • 770- 528-5364 grounds with resident gardens, and life-enriching programming to complement your new lifestyle. Personal assistance is always LEGAL SERVICES available, and is provided in the privacy of your home. Pursue Wellness and Improve your Health! In partnership with Cobb County Bar Assn Lawyer Referral Service our Wellness Staff, we invite you to explore the benefits of better 770-424-7149 health. Utilize our Wellness Center to increase your mobility, enjoy warm water therapy in our indoor, heated saline pool, or work Cobb County Probate Court one-on-one with staff to improve your flexibility & balance to 32 Waddell Street • Marietta 30060 • 770-528-1900 help you regain and maintain strength for active living. Cobb Legal Aid Life in East Cobb is now even better! 30 S. Park Square • Marietta, 30090 • 770-528-2565 4220 Lower Roswell Rd | Marietta, GA 30067 Georgia Senior Legal Aid Hotline 404-657-9915 678.946.4454 | www.sterling-estates.com

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The Senior Citizen Council Additionally, the Senior Council takes on projects to of Cobb County was formed in promote senior issues within the community. Recently, the 1973. It is a tax-exempt member- Council sponsored many popular programs such as the ship based organization, spon- Vial of Life, Medical Information Cards, Resource Directory, sored by Cobb Senior Services, SafeAmerica, as well as offering annual scholarships to stu- whose primary function is to dents enrolled in Gerontology programs through the College further the common good and of Continuing Education, CAREing Center, at Kennesaw general welfare of Cobb County State University. adults over the age of 55. It The following Cobb County residents are current officers now oversees the activities of for the Senior Citizen Council: approximately 50 clubs and over President: Nysia Lanier 3,500 individual members. Other organizations striving to meet the 1st Vice President: Betty Sisk needs of seniors in the commu- 2nd Vice President: Mary Francis McClellan nity consider the Council as a role model in Georgia. Secretary: Harold Smith The Senior Council participates on a delegate capac- Treasurer: Open ity in community organizations such as Co-AGE, Atlanta East Cobb Delegate: Pat Brown Regional Commission Task Force on Aging, and Cobb Services for the Elderly. By providing a forum for communica- CF Poole Delegate: Connie Hotaling tion, the Council creates the vehicle to encourage seniors North Cobb Delegate: Open to stay involved in the community and to have a voice on West Cobb Delegate: Pat Hutto aging issues. It also provides encouragement by awarding Delegate-at-Large: Nettie Roberts Community Awards for outstanding seniors and community leaders at a luncheon held annually. Delegate-at-Large: Ruth Salley The Bulletin, a monthly newspaper published by the Neighborhood: Naomi McCant Council, provides space for the Senior Centers to advertise For more information on the Senior Council or membership, schedules of events, activities, classes, and inform the senior please call 770-528-1447. If you are interested in joining the of current events and legislation pertinent to their interests Senior Council please complete the form below, mail it and the and age. proper dues amounts to the address listed on the form.

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Annual Membership includes: Please make checks payable to: Individual: $10.00 Member/Spouse: $15.00 Sponsor: $70.00 • 1 year subscription to • 1 year subscription to • 1 year subscription to Senior Citizen Council the Senior Citizen Council the Senior Citizen Council the Senior Citizen Council Send to: newspaper, The Bulletin newspaper, The Bulletin newspaper, The Bulletin c/o Senior Services • Trip Discounts • Trip Discounts • 1 Complimentary ¼ PO Box 649 page Advertisement in • 1 vote • 2 votes The Bulletin Marietta, GA 30061

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AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday Atlanta World War II Roundtable. Cobb County Democratic Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club. of each month. 1:30pm. East Third Thursday (Sept-June) of the Committee. Monthly breakfast 2nd Dances on 2nd and 4th Friday each Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy month. 11:30am. Petite Auberge Saturday each month. 9am. Piccadilly month. 8-10:30pm. Mountain View Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Restaurant, North Druid Hills Road Caféteria, 536 Cobb Parkway SE, Community Center, 3400 Sandy Mary Johnson, 770-926-7881 or @ LaVista Road, Atlanta. More Marietta. More info: 770-420-7133 or Plains Road, Marietta. More info: [email protected]. info: 770-928-4579 or www.eastcobbdems.com. Margaret, 770-751-7210, [email protected]. [email protected], or American Association of University Cobb County Gem & Mineral www.dudesndarlins.com. Women (AAUW) of Cobb County. “Aware & Conscious Birds” Society. Second Tuesday of Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Book Club. Mondays. 7-8:30pm. the month. 7:30pm. East Cobb East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers Government Service Center, 4400 and non-boaters are welcome. First Marietta. Does not meet in July & Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free August. More info: Bonnie Williams, [email protected] or info: Mary Ingram, 770-427-1108, or admission. Attendees pay for dinner. 770-971-6130. http://consciousness.meetup.com/203. Leo or Edna Morris, 770-445-9274. The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, American Needlepoint Guild. Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday Cobb County Genealogical Society. Marietta. More info: 770-364-3036 or Second Tuesday of the month. evening. 7:00pm. John Knox Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm. [email protected]. 6:45pm. Cobb Public Library, Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, East Cobb Business Association. Mountain View Branch, 3320 Sandy Ferry Road, Marietta. Award-winning 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info: Luncheon and featured speaker. Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 50 voice, male, 4-part a cappella www.cobbgagensoc.org or Third Tuesday each month. [email protected] 770-394-0065. harmony chorus. More info: Frank, . 11:30am-1pm. Hollycrest Hall, 2235 770-587-1264, [email protected], or Cobb County Republican Women. Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. More Anne Hathaway Garden Club. www.bigchickenchorus.org. Third Wednesday of the month Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. info: Susan Hampton, 404-218-6216, (except July and August). Marietta Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5 Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference [email protected], or Educational Garden Center, 505 thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and Center, 500 Powder Springs Street. www.eastcobbba.com. Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome. More info: 770-785-2522 or Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. East Cobb Civic Association. Last 1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More www.ccrwc.org. More info: Charlene Robinson, Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East info: 770-973-7717. 770-971-7786. Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Cobb Government Service Center, Atlanta Illini Cub. Professional and Business Breakfast Networking of Association. Second Thursday of 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. social networking for University of East Cobb. Professional Referral every month. 11:30am. Luncheon More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or Illinois alumni, families and friends in Networking. Second Tuesday each reservations required. Freeman-Poole www.eastcobb.net. the Atlanta area. Game watches month. 8:15-9:30am. C’est Moi/ Senior Center, 4025 South Hurt Rd., Café Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Smyrna. Contact: Carolyn Wilson, East Cobb Civitans. Second and at the Rose & Crown, 1931 Powers 4th Thursday of the month at noon Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Marietta, GA 30068. More info: [email protected] or 770-427-6840. Ellen Kelly, 404-713-2830 or for lunch at The Olde Town Athletic www.atlantaillini.com or Cobb Photographic Society. [email protected]. Club (behind Tuesday Morning & [email protected]. Photographers of all skill and ability Sports-O-Rama), 4950 Olde Towne Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy Business Network International levels are welcome. First and 3rd Parkway, Marietta. More info League. Second Tuesday of each (BNI). Tuesdays. 7:30-9am. BNI Monday of each month. 7-9pm. 770-578-9901. is an international networking Marietta Enrichment Center, American month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting East Cobb Community Friends for District HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, organization with chapters Business Center, Bldg. 700, Suite 702, 1395 South Marietta Pkwy, Marietta. More Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Suite 410, Smyrna. Membership open throughout the Atlanta area. info: www.cobbphotosociety.com or Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. to all civilian and retired military with My Friend’s Place, 1205 Johnson [email protected]. Meetings are in members’ homes an interest in supporting our men and Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Karley Barber, 770-977-2383 or and vary each month. We work to women of the Navy, Marine Corps, Cobb Regional Republican Women. [email protected]. benefit CHOA with fund raisers and Coast Guard, Merchant Marines Third Tuesday, every month. 7pm. service projects. More info: Suzanne and associated youth programs. Children of The American Revolution Cobb GOP Office, 799 Roswell Street, Strickland, 770-992-2882, or Diane More info: 678-234-2310 or (C.A.R.). Now forming a new Society Marietta. More info: Neva Lent 443- Ellwanger, 770-579-9510. [email protected]. serving the East Cobb, Vinings, Sandy 324-5522. Springs, Buckhead, Roswell and all of East Cobb Democratic Alliance. Colored Pencil Society of America. Cobb communities. All children ages Third Thursday of the month. 6pm - 1-18 invited. More info: B. Schilling, Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Social. 7pm – Program. Rib Ranch, 770-643-1010. Monday of the month. 7pm. North 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, [email protected]. Room 2 (second floor in the back), Dunwoody. More info: Nancy East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every Guerine, 678-354-3590. Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise Meet Your Future Clients, South of the Border, 3605 Sandy Customers and Dad 2 Dad. A stay-at-home dads Plains Road, Marietta. More info: group. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or Business Associates 10:30am. Various locations. More [email protected]. info: Richard Collins, 770-579-5445. East Cobb Lions Club. Second Transforming East Cobb by Danc’n Singles. A square dance club. and 4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm. developing business leaders First and 3rd Saturday of the month. East Side Baptist Church, 2450 Lower through Networking and 8-10:30am. FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Education with an emphasis Road, Marietta. More info: Don Garrow, 770-955-6914. 770-943-6979. on Community. East Cobb New Horizons Band. The ECBA meets monthly Destiny Designers. For women who Monday mornings, 11:00am. If you are would like to be more assertive, 50 or older, play a musical instrument at The Hollycrest Hall, confident, and persistent. Second and have been looking for a great 2235 Sewell Mill Road, at Tuesday of each month. 7-8:30pm. place to make music, come join up! 11:30am for lunch, networking East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Great people and good music! To Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More learn more go to our website, ecnhb. and a great speaker. info: Galina 770-633-1023. com or email [email protected]. Invite a guest to join you. Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday. 10am. Various locations. For more information visit Non-dog owners welcome. www.EastCobbBA.com More info: Dr. Dan Batchelor, 770-992-2362. ECBA Member Spotlight 62 January 2013 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com Club Calendar

East Cobb Open Networking. Libertarian Party of Cobb County. National Association of Active and Peach State Depression Glass Professional Referral Networking. First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Collectors’ Club. Second Tuesday Every Friday. 7:30-9am. Capozzi’s More info: www.cobblp.org or call Second Wednesday of each month. of month except December. Guests NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road (next 770-795-1331 11:30am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 welcome. 6:30 Social; 7pm meeting. to Michaels), Marietta. Free. More Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.More Info: Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711 or 770-973-2834. Street, Marietta. More Info: psdgc. [email protected]. Thursday. 12noon. Marietta com Conference Center, 500 Powder Newcomers Club of Cobb County. East Cobb PowerCore Team. A Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Third Tuesday each month. 10am. Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. business referral network. Every Bill Sidner, 770-579-4094. Various social activities throughout First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Thursday. 7-8:30am. IHOP, 3130 the month for those new to Cobb 7:30-9:00pm. St. James Episcopal Marietta Lions Club. Second Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More County or just looking for new friends Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. Thursday of the month. 7pm. info: Amy Caplan, 404-572-1278. and activities. John Knox Presbyterian More info: www.polkstreetspeakers. Marietta Conference Center, 500 Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, org. East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Powder Springs Road, Marietta. Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Marietta. More info: 770-234-5068 or More info: 770-565-8230. SACS (Singles and Couples Social Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, [email protected]. Events). Weekly dancing for singles Marietta. More info: 770-789-0623 Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday North Metro Mothers of Multiples and couples. No membership or [email protected]. each month. 1-3pm. Newcomers fees, just friends making new Club. Third Monday of the month. are welcome. Pilgrimage United friends. More info: Nancy Kuhn, East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every 7pm. Chicago’s, 4401 Shallowford Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains [email protected] Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Road, Roswell (corner of Johnson Road, Marietta. More info: Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Ferry & Shallowford). More info: www. Shakespeare Reading Group. First [email protected]. Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817. northmetromultiples.org. and 3rd Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm. Marietta Rotary Club. Every 32 N. Fairground Street, Marietta. Georgia Perennial Plant Association. North Metro Women’s Connection. Third Tuesday of the month. Wednesday. 12noon. Marietta More info: Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474. Second Wednesday of each month. 7:30pm. Atlanta History Center, Conference Center, 500 Powder 11am-1pm. Part of Stonecroft Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. McElreath Hall, 130 West Paces Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Ministries reaching out to the Women’s four-part harmony chorus. Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. More info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or Every Tuesday. 7:30pm. St. John www.georgiaperennial.org. www.mariettarotary.org. unchurched women in the area. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 United Methodist Church, Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance. Marietta VFW Post 2681. Dinner with Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: 550 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta. Visitors welcome. More Third Thursday of the month. Social VFW Ladies Auxiliary. First Thursday of 770-335-6013. hour: 6pm. Meeting: 7pm. American the month with separate meetings info: www.songofatlanta.com or Legion Post, 921 Gresham Road, following dinner. 6:15pm. 140 Powers Northeast Cobb Business Association. 770-509-0322. Marietta. More info: Bill Kalish, Ferry Road, Marietta. 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If you enjoy ballroom for prospective members 1st School. Every Tuesday at 1pm Second Monday of each month dancing, come and dance to ‘Live Thursday or Saturday of the month. pm. Meeting location available (except December). 7pm. North Music’. Everyone is welcome. East 10:30-11:30am. Mt. Bethel Christian upon request. More info: Movita Metro Church, 2305 Barrett Parkway, Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Academy, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Stallworth, 770-321-1783 or mo633@ Marietta. More info: 678-404-0034 or Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Building F, Room F001, Marietta. comcast.net. Check dates: 770-740-8211 or www.nowamom.org. 770-587-1160. www.happytailspets.org. Moms in Prayer (formerly Moms in Y Business Network. Every other Touch) for parents of children at East Order Sons of Italy in America Marietta International Association of Friday. 7:30-8:45am. Local business Side Elementary. Thursdays, 10am. Lodge #2607. 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The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world-class healthcare. Our not-for-profit health system includesWellStar Cobb Hospital, WellStar Douglas Hospital, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar Paulding Hospital, WellStar Windy Hill Hospital and WellStar Medical Group.