September 2016 EAST COBBER

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Don’t Rain On My Parade If this magazine could have an audio component you would be hearing Don’t Rain on My Parade as Don’t tell me not to live, just sit and putter sung by Barbra Streisand from the 1968 movie, Funny Girl. Life’s candy and the sun’s a ball of butter 21 years ago, after 2 years of publishing the Don’t bring around a cloud to rain on my parade EAST COBBER, I set out to create another way to spotlight all the good people in East Cobb. I wanted Don’t tell me not to fly, I simply got to to produce a community event similar to the ones I If someone takes a spill, it’s me and not you grew up with. Sure, this event has goals stated in a Who told you you’re allowed businesslike manner: to rain on my parade *To spotlight those people who contribute to the quality of life in East Cobb county I’ll march my band out, I’ll beat my drum *To provide opportunities for various groups of the community to interact And if I’m fanned out, your turn at bat, sir *To bolster the image of East Cobb to external audiences as well as help East Cobb At least I didn’t fake it, hat, sir residents feel good about living in East Cobb I guess I didn’t make it *To promote the arts by providing a showcase for local fine arts performers and groups But whether I’m the rose of sheer perfection at the Festival A freckle on the nose of life’s complexion *To promote economic development by providing local businesses an event that demon- The Cinderella or the shine apple of its eye strates their community support and allows company personnel to interact with pros- I gotta fly once, I gotta try once, pects and customers. Only can die once, right, sir? But truthfully, I dreamed of a hometown tradition that would create special memories Ooh, life is juicy, juicy and you see, for children and, selfishly, I wanted to raise my children in a community that had a special I gotta have my bite, sir. event that made them proud of living in East Cobb! Get ready for me love, ‘cause I’m a “comer” Each year, as I direct each entry out of the staging area onto Johnson Ferry, I get a bit I simply gotta march, my heart’s a drummer weepy watching the smiling faces of the children (and adults, too!) beaming with pride for Don’t bring around the cloud their club, school or scout troop. What a thrill it is to hear the boom of our incredible high to rain on my parade, school marching bands! Cue music. Maybe I get teary because I had a dream–unheard of in 1995—to close down the main street in East Cobb and start a special event for East I’m gonna live and live NOW! Cobbers. Who would come? What did I know about producing a parade? Who would help Get what I want, I know how! me turn this dream into reality? This parade has taught me so many life lessons: placing my dreams above my fears, keeping the faith, inspired by people who come into my path One roll for the whole shebang! to help make this parade a success, and more, so many more, lessons that have encour- One throw that bell will go clang, aged and enriched me. Eye on the target and wham, The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs One shot, one gun shot and bam! dreamers who do. My dream has been this publication and the parade. What’s your dream? Hey, Mr. Arnstein, here I am ... I hope you discover the happiness of striving for and reaching your dreams. Feel free to share your dreams with me by e-mailing: [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you! I’ll march my band out, I will beat my drum, All the best, And if I’m fanned out, your turn at bat, sir, At least I didn’t fake it, hat, sir, I guess I didn’t make it Get ready for me love, ‘cause I’m a “comer” I simply gotta march, my heart’s a drummer Cynthia M. Rozzo Nobody, no, nobody, is gonna Founder/Publisher rain on my parade! [email protected]

ON THE COVER - To celebrate the 21st annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival, this month’s cover features Courtney Docherty, majorette (and the piccolo player behind her is Kelsey Gravitte) from the Joyful Noise Marching Saints Homeschool Band. The Marching Saints are a perennial participant in the EAST COBBER Parade. They have received excellent and superior ratings at festivals and keep busy performing at football games and in parades. Front cover photograph taken by Andrea Taylor Studio.

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EAST COBB MOM BIKES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HLH

ara Seckman, a senior cheerleader at Walton High School, was diagnosed with CHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, (HLH) last year. Despite an aggressive chemotherapy treatment, Cara died just three weeks after she was diagnosed. One of Carolyn Peacock’s daughters was best friends with Seckman, and the entire family was involved in the emotional turmoil caused by her death. Struggling to figure out a way to help the mourning family, Peacock learned about “700 Miles to Hope.” Between September 24-30, 20 bike riders will pedal 700 miles from Jackson, Mississippi, to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s HLH Carolyn Peacock is biking “700 Miles to Hope” in honor Center of Excellence. Some of the riders involved are of Cara Seckman. doctors at Cincinnati Children’s while others are HLH survivors, friends or family of HLH survivors and victims. Excellence. The center is home to the most experienced For the last five months, East Cobb resident Carolyn care team in North America treating HLH. The center Peacock has been pushing her body and her bicycle provides a single resource for complete, family-cen- to their limits so she can be one of the 18 riders partic- tered care, from diagnosis to bone marrow transplant ipating in the 700-mile ride. During the week, Peacock and long-term follow-up support. Emphasis is placed on does four days of speed training and tops it off with educating families on the complexities of HLH, including endurance riding on the weekends. Although her work- diagnosis and treatment. Hemophagocytic lymphohis- outs are grueling, she readily admits that the pain she tiocytosis, or HLH, is a rare autoimmune disorder that endures is nothing compared to the people with HLH. causes some white blood cells to attack their fellow The Seckman family will be in Cincinnati to greet Mrs. blood cells instead of invading bacteria or viruses. These Peacock and the other riders as they complete their defective cells build up in the spleen and liver, causing journey, and will be able to meet with doctors and oth- both organs to swell. The disease can either be trig- ers affected by the disease. gered by an infection or inherited through the family. All the money raised during the ride goes direct- Treatments range anywhere from simple courses of anti- ly to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s HLH Center of biotics to bone marrow transplants. The hospital uses the money to bolster diagnosis and clinical care, research, education and awareness, and family support. Peacock and the Seckman family are discussing Plan For ways that the family can remain permanently involved Your Future in the ride, whether through sponsoring new riders for each successive event or by having Peacock return for Now! 2017 and future rides. l AUTO l LIFE l HEALTH l HOME l BUSINESS So far, Peacock has raised just over $3,000 towards DonDon JohnsonJohnson her $5,000 goal. If you would like to help the fight www.donjohnsoninsurance.com against HLH by supporting Peacock, please visit classy. l l 1230 Old Canton Rd. Marietta, GA 30062 Fax: 770-973-8550 org and search for Carolyn Peacock. Every single penny that is given to Carolyn’s campaign will go directly to 770-973-8545770-973-8545 the to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s HLH Center of Cobb Chamber Small Business of the Year Excellence.

EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com 6 September 2016 www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER September 2016 7 WHY SHOULD I JOIN PTA? By Heather Held, Membership Chair, East Cobb County Council of PTAs

chool is back in session, you’ve made it through sometimes simple idea. Also, by sharing ideas and Meet and Greets, Open Houses, Back to School volunteering at your child’s school, you will be able to SPicnics and the stress of the first few weeks of put your hobbies and skills to use in a positive way for not homework. Your child has a new lunch box and back only your child, but for the benefit of all children in the pack or a new set of binders and money on their lunch school and at times even the community. account. Activities have started back up and you’ve >Witness Improvement. You are a part of the solution written checks for everything from a cheer uniform to an by being involved in your child’s school and as such, instrument rental to yearbooks and so on and so on. Have you will be able to witness improvement first hand. Your you written a check yet though for your PTA membership? child’s PTA offers educational, social and family programs Every year, I hear someone say “why should I join aimed towards bettering the lives of children. By joining PTA?” Let me tell you why! First of all, PTA stands for PTA and volunteering, you will be able to see just how Parent Teacher Association. It is a group of parents, the programs PTA provides have a positive impact in teachers, community members, cafeteria workers, your child’s school. PTA sponsored programs can allow grandparents, aunts and uncles, students and so many children to explore other countries, experiment with more individuals working towards the goal of advocating healthy eating and exercise, explore science in different for our children and improving their lives. PTA today and unique ways and offer many other opportunities that continues the tradition started 100 years ago, wishing for these children may not otherwise have. every child to be represented by one voice. >Be a part of a larger voice. At its core, PTA is an By joining your child’s PTA, regardless of their grade advocacy organization. We are dedicated to providing or age, you can benefit greatly and provide your child a voice for our children so that they might have better and other children with additional opportunities for opportunities in school. This is especially important this growth throughout the school year. Here are a few year as we face an important choice on our November highlights of PTA Member Benefits: ballot – Opportunity School District. Watch, listen, and >Get Connected and Discover Great Resources. PTAs join with us this fall as we fight against OSD in Georgia! often have websites and/or newsletters that keep you If the opportunities listed above do not appeal to apprised of things going on in school, including ways you you, let me tell you about other benefits. PTA is known can volunteer and programs being offered to benefit as a powerful voice in the community and as such, we the family unit, not just the children. Some schools have are able to partner with local businesses willing to offer “Lunch and Learn” programs for parents while others discounts to our members. Businesses offering benefits do “Parent Education Nights.” Take advantage of these to our members this year include Chick-Fil-A, Aspens, opportunities! Connect with other parents and use the Papa Johns, Sparkles, Omega Learning, Orange Theory, resources offered to learn about today’s youth and the Common Quarter, Spotless Cleaning, Get in Shape challenges they face. for Women, My Friend’s Place, Three 13, Experimac, >Speak up and Watch Yourself Grow. PTA is a forum Women’s Premier Fitness & Spa and Highland Family where your ideas are welcomed and encouraged. Chiropractic. The community definitely supports East Positive change in a school can be the result of a Cobb County Council of PTAs and the members! So, now that I’ve given you a multitude of reasons why you should join PTA, please consider them the next time you are in your child’s school. Help PTA continue EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP to be a powerful voice for our children. Help us make a We are your partners positive change in the schools and impact the lives of in the educational journey. EVERY child in East Cobb County. 770-539-5234 Call for appointment • EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS today! Heather Held serves as the Membership Chair for East Cobb County Council of PTAs as well as the Membership • PLANS FOR EDUCATIONAL Chair for District 9 PTA. Heather also advocates for chil- ACCELERATION AND REMEDIATION. dren in her role as the Administrative and Development • LSAT PREPARATION FOR 2017-18 Coordinator for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Email: [email protected] She resides in Lansdowne subdivision with her husband Chris and daughter Annabelle, a senior at Wheeler HS.

EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com 8 September 2016 EAST COBB TRIPLETS START 5K TO RAISE MONEY FOR KATE’S CLUB

n April 11, 2014, Frank Guinn, Odad to East Cobb triplets Alyssa, MaKenna, and Issy Guinn, was riding his bike in New Orleans with their uncle Andy Powell while training for an Ironman triathlon. A man, who was driving while distracted, hit their dad and uncle. Their father died and their uncle was critically injured. “We were sad! We were angry! We didn’t know what to do,” said the girls. “Then our momma found an organi- zation called Kate’s Club.” Kate’s Club was founded to help kids who lose a parent or sibling. When the girls went there, they realized they weren’t alone. Kate’s Club taught them how to talk about their feelings. They learned how to remember their daddy with happiness instead of sadness. They have many friends who have experienced the same thing as they did. Kate’s Club made their lives so much better. They realized that they wanted to help give back to Kate’s Club, so they asked their mother if they could do something for Kate’s Club. From there, “Running thru the Flames” was born. They hope to raise $5,000 to donate to Kate’s Club, and the family has already accepted spon- sorships from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Pass Them Like You Love Them, an advocacy group promot- ing cyclists’ safety. They are on their way to making their goal of 500 runners. Their mom, Kim Guinn, a teacher at Lassiter High School, reports about 300 runners have already regis- tered for the September event. Runners who register before race day—September 11—will receive a flame-shaped medal regardless of how they finish. Come out and help the Guinn girls help others who are running through the flames of grief. For more informa- tion on Running Thru the Flames 5K, visit: kidsboost.org/ event/running-thru-flames-5k-race. www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER September 2016 9 EAST COBBERS CO-CHAIR CONCERT TO BENEFIT CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER

n 2011 East Cobb residents Kim Osburn and then 11-year old Grace Bunke were already connected. IGrace is the daughter of one of Kim’s good friends, Vicki. But they became connected in a way no one could imagine- they were both diagnosed with cancer. Kim with breast cancer and Grace with bone cancer. Kim Osburn, Grace Bunke and Vicki Bunke Kim was fortunate in that she had great insurance and enough saved sick time so she was able to take the Kim and Vicki both work in the Cobb County four months off for treatment without incurring a financial School District, Kim as a first grade teacher at Mt. hardship. However, she learned that others weren’t so Bethel Elementary School and Vicki as a school fortunate, and as a result, she started a yearly fundraiser psychologist at Mt. Bethel Elementary and Dodgen to benefit the 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk. The first year she Middle schools. Their love of children and especially made $10,000, and the second year she raised $15,000. of those afflicted with cancer led them to co-chair When both Kim and Grace were diagnosed, Kim this year’s fundraiser, Mane Event Benefit Concert spent a great deal of time with Grace. Grace’s cancer benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer. CURE uses funds eventually claimed her leg, and in 2015 Kim dedicated for research, training of future pediatric oncologists and her fundraising efforts to Grace who is now training to researchers through the Fellowship program at Emory become a paralympic athlete. University School of Medicine and programs for families and patients including emergency financial assistance, transportation assistance, counseling and survivorship and bereavement support. The concert will be held on October 16 at the Mable House from 5-7 pm. The concert will include the band Retrograde (featuring Kayla Taylor and Steve Whitworth) and East Cobb resident John Driskell Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band. The concert will be emceed by Brian Moote and Katie Wassail from The Bert Show on Q100. Tickets can be purchased and donations made at www.maneeventconcert.com. This year’s goal is $75,000, which they hope to exceed. Kim has been cancer-free for almost five years and Grace is considered NED (No Evidence of Disease). Grace currently attends Dodgen Middle School. As Kim shares, “We have an amazing amount of people in the East Cobb area working to support CURE Childhood Cancer.”

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e’re finally in double digits in the countdown to the United States presidential election. In the Wrun-up to November 8, there’s more to do than W. Robert McGoldrick, CPA, CFP simply watch Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump duke it Certified Financial Planner out or contemplate the Libertarian or Green party candi- dates as other options — you need to get ready to vote! Retirement Planning The last day to register is October 11. College Education Planning You can register online, in person or by snail mail, but Estate Planning you need to do it soon. Here are ways you can register 770-992-7614 to vote: 2866 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste 100 • Go to mvp.sos.ga.gov or Marietta, GA 30062 • Text ‘GA’ to 2VOTE to receive a link, or Securities Offered through Triad Advisors, Inc. v Member FINRA/SIPC • Download the ‘GA SOS’ mobile app. To download a paper application, visit CobbElections.org. If you need additional information,contact the Cobb Elections office at 770-528-2581 or go to CobbElections.org.

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The 21st Annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival entertainment, carnival games and good food. Booths is scheduled for Saturday, September 17. The day’s will be set up to showcase everything from jewelry to festivities will be kicked off by the EAST COBBER Parade local schools to books. East Cobb kids will have plenty at 10am. The annual parade aims to build a sense to do at the EAST COBBER Festival from getting their of community and reinforce East Cobb County’s face painted to taking a chance at a carnival status as one of the best places to live in the game to hopping in a moonwalk. Festival metro Atlanta area. Floats, high school goers will also be treated to food from marching bands and a cornucopia East Cobb restaurants and civic clubs. of East Cobb groups will march down the one-mile parade Many thanks to this year’s route. Starting at 10am, the sponsors: WellStar, BOSS, and the parade participants will step EAST COBBER. Thanks to their off in front of the Princeton generosity this special event has Lakes subdivision entrance, become a popular pastime for travel south on Johnson Ferry East Cobb residents. Road, and then turn into Come be a part of this the Fountains of Olde Towne very special, old-fashioned shopping center. celebration – the 21st Annual Immediately following EAST COBBER Parade and the EAST COBBER Parade, at Festival. Good food, vendors approximately 11am, the EAST and entertainment make it a great COBBER Festival will be held in the event for the whole family. If you are south parking lot of Johnson Ferry Baptist interested in marching in the Parade, Church (955 Johnson Ferry Road). The Festival renting a booth or performing on the Festival offers East Cobb County residents an opportunity stage, call the EAST COBBER at 770-640-7070 or visit to come together and enjoy an afternoon of local www.eastcobber.com/parade.

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WellStar Health System has served patients at WellStar East Cobb Health Park for two years. We’ve been honored to Big Orange Sanitation Services (BOSS) launched treat thousands of East Cobb kids and grown-ups in need of operations in East Cobb on July 1. Everyone at urgent care, outpatient surgery and everything in between. BOSS takes pride in delivering a level of service East When your physician sends you for imaging and labs, it’s Cobber’s haven’t seen in years. BOSS just a walk down the hall. We also offer OrthoSport physical believes you shouldn’t have to therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehab, a sleep center, a put up with bad service and spine center and women’s imaging. The pharmacy has your poor attitudes. BOSS can and doctor’s prescriptions ready to go before you walk out the will do better. This upstart building and free parking spots close to the building are wants to change how things are done for the available to patients stopping by for regular prescriptions. The better. For more informa- Health Park’s community room has opened its doors to many tion, call 770-693-5777 or community groups for meetings and offers yoga and qi gong visit www.BOSSwaste.com. classes, parenthood and birthing classes and support groups for diabetes, sleep apnea and breastfeeding. Thank you for allowing the physicians and team members of WellStar East Cobb Health Park to care for you these past two years. Visit wellstar.org for information or call 770-956-STAR (7827). EAST COBBER

For the past 23 years, the EAST COBBER has provided East Cobb County residents with a timely and easy-to-read source of information unique to our community with the free monthly magazine, EAST COBBER. With its website, eastcobber.com, EAST COBBER provides a local news feed 24/7, fun giveaways and contests. Be sure to “like” the EAST COBBER on Facebook, follow us on twitter, instagram and sign up for EAST COBBER’s weekly e-newsletter. The EAST COBBER seeks to build a sense of community in East Cobb County by providing a forum for people to share opinions and infor- mation, and to provide a cost-effective advertising outlet for local businesses. The EAST COBBER is the producer of the Parade & Festival – East Cobb’s only community-wide special event and the LARGEST parade in all of Cobb County! www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER SeptemberSeptember 2016 2016 13 Parade & Festival East Cobber Parade Route

Festival Site Fidelity Parade Bank Staging Area

FestivalFestival SiteSite Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Olde Towne Parkway

Johnson Ferry Road (between Lower Roswell Road and Upper Roswell Road) will be closed at 9:45am to 11:30am to allow 2,000+ parade participants and approximately 110 entries to march in the 21st Annual EAST COBBER Parade. The EAST COBBER Parade will be staged at Mount Bethel Elementary School parking lot (1210 Johnson Ferry Road). Beginning at 10am, parade participants will march south on Johnson Ferry Road, and then, after about one mile, turn into the Fountains of Olde Towne Shopping Center, 736 Johnson Ferry Road. As a safety measure, the Cobb County Police Department will shut down Johnson Ferry Road – both northbound and south- bound lanes – from Roswell Road to Lower Roswell Road. This stretch of Johnson Ferry Road will be closed to traffic from 9:45am to 11:30am. Princeton Lakes Drive will also be closed from 8am to 10:30am. Woodlawn Road will be not be closed – but traffic will be affected. Cobb County Department of Transportation will be setting up road detours at the intersections of Indian Hills Parkway & Upper Roswell Road and Indian Hills Parkway & Lower Roswell Road. Road detours will also be set up at the intersections of Timber Ridge Road & Upper Roswell Road and Timber Ridge Road & Lower Roswell Road. Road Closure Reminder On Saturday, September 17, Johnson Ferry Road —Northbound & Southbound lanes—between Lower Roswell Road & Upper Roswell Road will be closed to traf- fic 9:45am to 11:30am for the 21st Annual EAST COBBER Parade. Woodlawn Road will not be closed, but traffic will be affected. Princeton Lakes Drive will be closed off at 8am for the parade staging area, which is at Mt. Bethel Elementary School, 1210 Johnson Ferry Road.

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www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER SeptemberSeptember 2016 2016 15 Parade & Festival East Cobber Parade Participants (in order of appearance) Riverside Military Academy RainAway Underdeck Systems Cub Scouts Pack 121 Shallowford Falls Elementary School PRESENTING SPONSOR: WELLSTAR Springfree Trampoline Bob Ott – District 2 Commisioner, Kincaid Elementary School Cobb County Commissioners Peach State Roller Derby Cobb County Fire Department The Walker School Band EAST COBBER Mountain View Elementary School CORPORATE SPONSOR BOSS Sierra Club Centennial Group Cub Scout Pack 565 Daniell Middle School School of Rock Brumby Elementary School Atlanta Boxer Rescue East Cobb Democratic Association Mt. Bethel Elementary School East Cobb Business Association Cub Scout Pack 797 Addison Elementary School Honest-1 Auto Care of East Cobb Kid Chess Rotary Club of East Cobb Nicey Reeves Heart of Restoration Polar Bear Run Simpson Middle School Girl Scouts – Dogwood Service Unit Cub Scout Pack 795 Cobb County Public Library System Cobb County Republican Party Cobb County Republican Women’s Club BP Car Care & Quick Lube Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Chestnut Ridge Christian Church Sope Creek Elementary School Girlscouts Keheley Elementary School Sope Creek Elementary School Moohan Martial Arts Walton High School Faith Lutheran Church & School Walton Swim & Dive Team James & Carolyn Strickland Walton High School Band Primrose School of Sprayberry Dickerson Middle School Davis Elementary School Chick-Fil-A Eastlake Twilight Twirlers of Marietta Walton Jr. Raider Cheerleading Garrison Mill Elementary School New Lucky China/Fuji Hana League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb Atlanta Swim Academy East Cobb Middle School Dance Stop Company Wheeler High School Marching Band BOSS Wheeler High School East Side Elementary School Sparkles Family Fun Centers Cub Scout Pack 744 Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples McCleskey East Cobb YMCA Girl Scout – Red Bud Services Unit Walton Robotics Moms Demand Action Cobb County Association of Educators Unity North Atlanta Church Cobb County Schools Transportation Department Eastvalley Elementary School Girl Scouts – Chattahoochee Service Unit Sedalia Park Elementary School Cobb EMC Forum East Cobb Civic Association >>> continued on next page >>>

16 September 2016 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com 16 September 2016 Parade & Festival East Cobber Parade Participants (in order of appearance) Visiting Angels East Side Thunder East Cobb Orthodontics East Cobb Lions Club Dodgen Middle School Lady Lions Cheer Team Pope Jr. Cheerleading Sprayberry High School Pope High School Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Murdock Elementary School Joyful Noise Marching Band All 4 Seasons Garage Doors The Georgia Ballet BOSS State Representative Matt Dollar Veterans for Trump Girl Scout – Kudzu Service Unit White Tiger Martial Arts Engel & Volkers North Atlanta Hightower Trail Middle School East Cobb Robotics Cub Scout Pack 770 ROMEO Car Club Tritt Elementary School St. Andrew Rowing Club Brownie Troop 14436 Alex & Paislee Husky Pack Rescue Cactus Car Wash PRO Martial Arts Steed Magnolias Peachtree Gymnastics & More BOSS

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EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1 & 15 Trail Hikes. A docent guides you on a journey Johnson Ferry Movie Ministry. Movies are shown on the through the Chattahoochee Nature Center trails first and third Thursdays of the month. 7pm. The Landing using biofacts and activities to spark you “natural” Room (Room 272), Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 curiosity. 1pm. Admission: $10/adults. $7/seniors and Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: students ages 13-18. $6/ages 3-12. Free/members 770-973-6561 or johnsonferry.org. and children under 3. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or SEPTEMBER 2 www.chattnaturecenter.org. Marietta Square Art Walk. A free, self-guided tour featuring visual and performing artists hosted by art EVERY SATURDAY galleries, museums, boutiques and restaurants. The Beer ECIC Free Clinic & Lab. East Cobb Islamic Center (ECIC), Garden returns by popular demand, where guests can is offering a free medical clinic with laboratory work purchase beer and wine while enjoying live music in and prescription assistance to uninsured/underserved Atherton Square, located behind Cool Beans. 5pm to members of the community. They are partnering with 9pm, rain or shine. Parking is free on the streets, or use the the Georgia Department of Public Health to provide this Countyparking deck on Cherokee Street across from the service. 9am-12pm (no appointment necessary). East Earl Smith Strand Theatre for free after 4:45pm. More info: Cobb Islamic Center, 1111 Braswell Road, Marietta. More artwalkmarietta.com. info: 678-528-1414 or [email protected].

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SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 10 Scary-etta Trolley Ghost Tour. Join Ghosts of Marietta and Birth Expo. Learn parenting tips, hear from dads and The Historic Marietta Trolley Company for a 90-minute midwifes, meet doulas and other experts, win prizes and “spirited” ride aboard the trolley. Tours last approximately much more. 10am-4pm Tickets: Free. Life University, 1269 90 minutes and the walk is about 2 blocks. 8:30pm. $27/ Barclay Circle, Marietta. More info: info@gabirthnetwork. adults; $14/child 130. Church Street, Marietta. More Info: com or gabirthnetwork.com/expo. 770-425-1006 or visit mariettatrolley.com/scary-etta. Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents Legends SEPTEMBER 4-5 of Zelda. Legends of Zelda, Symphony of Goddesses Noshfest. East Cobb’s premier Labor Day event featuring brings Zelda fans and symphony goers alike an entirely food, entertainment and fun for the whole family. All tastes new, exciting multimedia experience presenting over 30 will be priced by the individual restaurants ranging from $1 years of music from The Legend of Zelda franchise. 8pm. to $5 using Noshfest tickets. Food tickets are for sale on the Tickets: $45-$87. Cobb Energy Centre, 800 Cobb Galleria festival grounds. Admission for the event is 2 canned goods Parkway, Atlanta. More info: georgiasymphony.org. per family. All foods collected on admission will go to MUST Ministry. Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Mariet- International Adoption Info Session presented by CCAI ta/East Cobb. More info: 770-973-3533 or noshfest.com. Adoption Services. A 501c(3) charitable, non-profit child placement agency. Opportunity to explore adopting SEPTEMBER 7 a child from China, Bulgaria, Latvia, or Ukraine. Details include but not limited to: qualifications, fees, services, Holy Smoke Festival. Includes: 5k Run (9AM) & Tot Trot timelines, and travel requirements. 2-3:30pm. Panera Following (Hosted by Predisan), Children’s inflatables, Bread Company, 4475 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. games, and more! BBQ by Williamson Bros. 10am-3pm. RSVP Required/More info: 678-560-5863 or ga-promo@ Food and product vendors, car show, silent auction, ccaifamily.org. live music. Free Admission. On the fields of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Real Men Sing is a one-day a cappella vocal harmony Cobb. More info: [email protected]. clinic for middle and high school young men. The event is sponsored by the Big Chicken Chorus with financial SEPTEMBER 9-11 support from Harmony Foundation International, Cobb 33rd Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show. Seminars and EMC, United Arts of Cobb, and individual donors.7pm. exhibits on flooring, siding, patios, appliances, and Free. Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock other home improvement subjects. Friday: 10am-6pm; Avenue, Marietta. More info: bigchickenchorus.org. Saturday: 10am-7pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: Taste of Kennesaw. Sample food from over 30 local 770-998-9800 or atlantahomeshow.com. restaurants from the Kennesaw and Cobb County area. Downtown Kennesaw, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. SEPTEMBER 10 11am-8pm. Free Admission. Samples may be purchased 9th Annual Atlanta Smooth Music Festival. Atlanta area’s for $1 to $4. More info: kennesawbusiness.org only all day, outdoor smooth jazz music experience, featuring Greg Chambers, Jazmin Ghent, Generation neXt, Warren Hill and more. 1:30-9:45pm (Gates open EAST COBBER at 12:30pm). Tickets $26-$86. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: Like Us On 770-819-7765 or [email protected]. facebook 25% OFF ONE REGULAR -PRICED ITEM* (Excludes Free People and Alex & Ani) EXPIRES 10.15.16

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SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 11 The Strand Theatre’s Champagne Jam with Andy Running Thru the Flames 5k benefits Kate’s Club. 8-10am. Anderson. Atlanta Rhythm Section (A.R.S.) lead vocalist Cobb County Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive, and recording artist, Andy Anderson, plays classic 70’s Marietta. More info: [email protected]. To register: and 80’s tunes with the style and energy of the original kidsboost.org/event/running-thru-flames-5k-race. classic Atlanta Rhythm Section. 8-10pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the event. Earl Smith SEPTEMBER 12 Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More 10th Annual Homecoming Classic Golf Tournament to info: 770-293-0080 or [email protected]. benefit Cobb Schools Foundation. Food, fun, prizes, silent auction, marching bands and golf! 10am- Wellness Fitness, Nutrition and Lifestyle Conference 5pm. Sponsorships begin at $500. Brookstone Golf & presented by A+A Wellness. Learn safe and effective Country Club 5705 Brookstone Drive NW, Acworth. exercises along with live demonstrations and sample More info: 770-426-3390 or email natalie.rutledge@ workouts to take home. Learn about ‘optional cobbschoolsfoundation.org nutrition.’ Healthy refreshments, snacks, and super food smoothies will be provided by First Monday Breakfast presented by Cobb Chamber Whole Foods. 9am-2pm. $150. Piedmont of Commerce. Speaker: Teya Ryan, CEO and Conference Center, 570 Piedmont Road, More President of Georgia Public Broadcasting. 7:30-9am. Marietta. More info: 770-905-7400. To General admission: $60. Members: $30 online. Cobb register: [email protected] Online Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. For late-breaking events More info: 770-980-2000 or cobbchamber.org. SEPTEMBER 10 & 24 this month, visit Marietta Square Artists Market. This open- www.eastcobber.com Home School Science Monday. Learn about air fine arts artists market showcases the best identifying plants and animals. 2pm. Free with of local art. 9am-2pm on Mill Street, Marietta. admission. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo More info: artistsmarketmarietta.com Road, Roswell. More info: chattnaturecenter.org.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 20, & 27 Basket Weaving 201. Sandy Quackenbush of the Greater Atlanta Basket Guild will teach a three part class on how to make a basket. All supplies and tools will be provided. Space is limited to ten participants who are willing to commit to all three nights of the class. 6:30-8:30pm. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. To reserve a spot stop by the adult reference desk or call: 770-509-2725. SEPTEMBER 14 Museum Mice Tour for toddlers ages 3-5 and their parents. Join in the fun and play dress up with Museum Mice Murray & Etta. 10:30-11am. $5 per family (includes one adult and up to three children.) Reservations required. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org. SEPTEMBER 15 Alive after 5. Enjoy the historic Roswell Town Square for a family-friendly atmosphere with live band, gourmet food trucks on Park Square and plenty of other fun activities to highlight the evening. 5-9pm. Historic Visit us online at Downtown Roswell, Canton Street, Roswell. More info: aliveafterfiveroswell.com. www.eastcobber.com

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SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER 17 Good Eatin’ Great Cause. Culinary Tour and Competition, 6th Annual Paws in the Park Kennesaw. Rain or shine featuring metro Atlanta’s favorite restaurants and Chefs, event to encourage responsible pet ownership. 9am- an exciting cooking competition and silent auction! 12noon. Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Hwy NW, One of the area’s finest and most prestigious culinary Kennesaw. More info: kennesawpawsinthepark.com. events benefiting children. 6-10pm. Tickets: $75. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 12th Annual Hot Lips Hustle 5k. Race to benefit needy More info: 770-801-3469 or safepath.org. children born with cleft and palate deformities. Live music, food, and prizes after the race. Race begins at Parent University. Understanding bullying. How do I 8am. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2922 Sandy Plains recognize it? How do I prevent it? What do I do when Road, Marietta. More info: hotlipshustle5k.com. it is happening? Sponsored by: Wheeler Counseling Department and Wheeler PTSA. Presented by Jeff Dess, 21st Annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival. Come from Cobb County’s Prevention Intervention Center. see the largest parade in Cobb County! Bring a bag 6:30-8pm. Free. Wheeler High School Auditorium, 375 Holt to grab all the candy thrown by parade participants. Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: Abby Shiffman, Entertainment, food and fun activities for the whole Communications Specialist, 770-578-3266 x031 or family. The EAST COBBER Parade begins at 10am. wheelerhigh.com. EAST COBBER Festival immediately follows 11am-3pm: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road SEPTEMBER 16-17 in Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-640-7070 or Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and eastcobber.com. Kindergarten (RUMCK) Children’s Consignment Sale. Friday: 9am-2pm. Saturday: 8am-12pm. Roswell United Candlelite Concert: AJ Ghent Band. Presented by The Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Building B, South Cobb Arts Alliance, the AJ Ghent Band constructs Roswell. More info: 770-853-2333 or rumc.com/connect/ a soulful-indie rock sound. Their style can be defined as children/rumck/rumck-consignment-sale fresh, yet reminiscent on music of times past. 8-10pm. Free parking and general admission. Table reservations are available for a fee. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton. More info: 770-819-3285. SEPTEMBER 17-18 25th Annual Marietta Street Fest and Toy Box Trot presented by The Marietta Museum of History. Free activities including make and take projects, giant inflatables, arts and craft vendors, Classic Car Cruise-In, Grassroots Music Festival, and entrance to the Museum. Festival begins Saturday with a Toy Box Trot 1M Fun Run at 8:30am. Saturday: 9am-5pm, with the Car Show: 10am- 3pm (weather permitting), Music Festival: 3-9pm, and Museum: 10am-4pm. Sunday: 1-5pm, Museum 12-4pm. Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.

50th Annual Roswell Arts Festival presented by the Roswell Recreation Association. Come out and enjoy artists and craftsmen from across the Southeast, local singers, children’s painting, sand art, and food vendors. Saturday and Sunday: 10am-5pm. Roswell Town Square, 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell. More info: 770-640-3253 or roswellartsfestival.com.

Cobb County Restaurant Week. Local restaurants celebrate their culinary talents, cuisine and atmospheres. 3-course prix fixe lunch/dinner menus: $15-35. Reservations are accepted and encouraged. See participating restaurants and details at travelcobb.org/ visitors/restaurant week.

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SEPTEMBER 19 SEPTEMBER 22 4th Annual M.U.S.T. Charity Golf Tournament. Fun-filled Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) Sunset Sips. Bring day of golf and prizes raises funds to help neighbors in a picnic and grab a beverage or snack (beer and wine need. Registration begins at 7:30am with a shotgun start available for purchase), listen to live acoustic music at 9am. $150/person. Pinetree Country Club, 3400 from local musicians. 6:30-9:30pm. Included with general McCollum Parkway NW, Kennesaw. More info: Cara admission and free to CNC member. Chattahoochee Reeve at 678-218-4513 or [email protected]. Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org. Cobb Chamber/WellStar Business Open Golf Tournament. Enjoy a day on the links with business friends, clients or pros- SEPTEMBER 22-OCTOBER 2 pects, and network with Cobb Chamber leadership, board North Georgia State Fair. Metro Atlanta’s largest fair. Enjoy members and numerous elected officials. Money raised rides, live music, and farm animals. Monday-Thursday: goes to the Cobb Chamber Foundation to fund leadership 4-11pm. Friday: 4pm-midnight. Saturday: 10am-midnight. training, education programs, building maintenance and Sunday: 12:30-10pm. $7. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway equipment needs. Registration/driving range open at 9am. Road, Marietta. More info: northgeorgiastatefair.com or Shotgun start at 11am. $265/player or $1,000/foursome. In- call 770-528-8989. dian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: Jeanette Sybert at 770-859-2360 or cobbchamber.org. SEPTEMBER 23 & 24 Fall Native Plant Sale. A great way to meet Master SEPTEMBER 20 Gardeners who can give you advice for your garden The Southern Trilogy of Homes Homeschool Day. The Ros- questions. Horticulturists and Master Gardeners will be well Convention and Visitors Bureau and “A Southern Trilo- on site to answer all your plant questions. Purchase gy: The Historic Homes of Roswell” will host a Homeschool Beautyberries, Azaleas, Hazelnuts, Buckeyes Ferns, Day for homeschool students The theme will be about Foamflowers, Groundcovers, Evergreens, and a variety the Cherokee Native American removal. Registration is of Butterfly-Attractors in Full Bloom plus veggies for encouraged. The registration price before September 5 is your winter harvest. 10am-5pm. Admission is free to $12. After September 5 price will be $15. Children under the horticulture area, at the Chattahoochee Nature 6 are free. More info/to register: Roswell Convention and Center Greenhouse. More info: 770-992- 2055 x229 or Visitors Bureau, 770-640-3253 or www.visitroswellga.com. chattnaturecenter.org

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SEPTEMBER 23 & 24 OCTOBER 1 Living History Event: Beyond My Stone presented by the 5th Annual Spirit Girls Day presented by WellStar. Free Roswell Historical Society. Members of the society will health screenings, interactive Ask the Experts health and dress the part as they go into character while standing at wellness information booths, engaging and entertaining their gravesite and give the story of their lives in the first keynote speaker, health and wellness breakout sessions person. The event is not suited for small children or those and a nutritious boxed lunch. 9am-1pm. $10/participant. who cannot walk uneven ground or stand for long peri- Cobb Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Park- ods of time. 5:30-7pm (rain or shine). $10/RHS members, way, Atlanta. More info/to register: WellStar, 770-956-7827. $15/non-members, $5/Children 12 and under. Maximum $30/family. Old Roswell Cemetery, at the intersection of 8th Annual Oktoberfest presented by Holy Trinity Lutheran Woodstock Road and Alpharetta Street, Roswell. More Church. Festival features German food, music, and info: 770-992-1665 or roswellhistoricalsociety.org. heritage, children’s games and entertainment, and a craft vendor fair. 10am-7pm. Craft fair-10am-4:30pm. $5/ Your State Park Day sponsored by the Friends of Georgia adult, $2/children or to support MUST Ministry Food Pantry State Parks & Historic Sites. Some state parks will offer free admission is 6 cans of nonperishable food for each adult parking and admission. More info: GeorgiaStateParks.org admission and 2 cans for children ages 2-12. Holy Trinity or FriendsofGaStateParks.org Lutheran Church, 2922 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-4600 or holytrinitymarietta.org. SEPTEMBER 23-25 2nd Anniversary Festival featuring the original works and Love Is All It Takes presented by Nicey’s Heart of Resto- offerings of over 100 local artisans and vendors under ration and Eagle Vision Productions. A theatrical produc- one roof. Door prizes, live music, artist demonstrations, tion that is not just a title, but a standard. There are so refreshments and much more. Friday (Anniversary Bash): many issues that are plaguing our society today. These 7-9pm; Saturday (Outdoor Market): 10am-7pm; Sunday issues rage from domestic abuse, neglect of our children, (Live Auction): 12-5pm. MarketPlace 120, 562 Wylie sex trafficking, and the breakdown of family structure just Road SE, #24, Marietta. More info: 678-540-8511 or info@ to name a few. This stage play is one way to be a part of marketplace120.com. the solution to bring the foundation of family back togeth- er. 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Tickets: $20-$35. The Art Place SEPTEMBER 26 Theatre, 3336 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-744-7981, eaglevp.com or eventbrite.com. Paper Mill Village Food Trucks. Features the most popular food trucks in the metro area as well as live entertainment in a family-friendly environment. 5-8pm. OCTOBER 2 Paper Mill Village, 137 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Magnolia Ball. For seniors and elderly in the community. More info: Visit facebook.com/papermillvillage. 4-6pm. This event is free but a reservation is required. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 2 Marietta. More info/RSVP: 770-794-2968. 57th Annual Atlanta AAUW Book Fair presented by American Association of University of Women, (AAUW). Over 75,000 gently used books at bargain prices. Profits are used for scholarships, fellowships and community programs. Special opening night, Monday: 6-9pm. ($10). Open daily starting Tuesday: 10am-9pm; Sunday: 12-7pm. Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. More info: [email protected] or bookfairaauw.org. SEPTEMBER 30 Glover Park Concert Series. Soul Purpose (Motown). 8pm (rain or shine). Free. Only blankets and lawn chairs are allowed inside of Glover Park. Tables may be reserved: $45 for six and $55 for eight. Glover Park, 50 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5601 or mariettaga.gov.

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OCTOBER 2 OCTOBER 3 Thinking of Home Tour. Celtic Thunder’s star and Ireland’s First Monday Breakfast hosted by Cobb Chamber premier tenor and performer Paul Byrom returns by of Commerce. The Cobb Chamber’s annual Public popular demand. Singing songs from all his albums and Safety Appreciation Breakfast and Appreciation Week many more. 3-5pm. General admission ticket price: $35; allows the community to pay tribute to all public safety Meet and Greet + admission ticket price: $50. Kennesaw personnel. 7am: VIP reception followed by breakfast at State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. More 7:30am. Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA. More info: info/tickets: 770-794-9544 or www.paulbyrom.ie 770-980-2000 or cobbchamber.org. OCTOBER 3 OCTOBER 4 6th Annual Y Golf Open. The East Cobb-McCleskey East Cobb Business Association (ECBA) Expo & YMCA is one of 20 Ys participating in Atlanta’s largest Networking Event. A great networking event for both charitable golf tournament. Choose from four courses. members and non-members. A valuable venue for Reception, dinner and awards to follow. Registration/ local companies to promote and showcase their Check-in: 10am. Shotgun Start: 11am. $125/individual, business. Drawings. giveaways, free food and much $250/twosome, $375/threesome, and $500/foursome. more. Proceeds will support the East Cobb Public Safety More info and/or to register: YGolfOpen.com or Reagan Celebrations. 4-7pm. Exhibitors: ECBA Members $100; Goodnough at [email protected]. Non-Members $130. WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-578-3555 or [email protected].

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OCTOBER 4 OCTOBER 8 Falling For Change Beauty Event presented by Run Like It Matters 5K/10K presented by Y Run Club. Dermatology Consultants. Door prizes, gift bags, discounts Supports the YMCAs of East Cobb and the Summer on skincare products and procedures. 5:30–7:30pm. Free. Feeding Program. 7:30am. 5K: $30. 10K: $35. Northeast Dermatology Consultants, 1519 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite Cobb YMCA, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More 100, Marietta. More info/RSVP: 770-971-3376 or info@ info: [email protected] dermatologyconsultants.org OCTOBER 8-9 OCTOBER 4-5 Chalktoberfest. Features 80+ professional chalk artists 8th Annual Gifts Galore & More-Art and Gift Show. 18 creating works of art from the old masters on the streets artists/vendors are featured in the eclectic East Cobb of historic Marietta Square. Additionally, there will be a home of textile designer, Lynn Weinberg. Hourly raffle craft beer festival, competition chalk section, concerts on prizes, mini massages and a display of unique gift and the Square and much more. Beer Festival tickets on sale hand crafted items. It also features an artful garden beginning August 1. $35 for the first 500 tickets; $40 for the with a display of garden sculptures. Tuesday, 11am-2pm second 500 tickets; and, $45 at the door. Over 100 craft and 5pm-8pm. Wednesday,10am-3pm. Free. Somerset beers will be available for tasting. The rest of the festival is Subdivision-3275 Somerset Trace, Marietta. More info: 678- free to the public. Saturday: 10am-9pm; Sunday: 11am- 234-0966 or [email protected]. 5pm. More info: 770-528-1444 or Chalktoberfest.com. OCTOBER 8 Church Wide Indoor Yard Sale. Furniture, toys, books, @eastcobber and much more. 8am-2pm. Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-8888 or chestnutridgechristianchurch.com

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he ninth annual Boxerstock Music Madness, Kurt Thomas, will captivate Festival, which benefits Atlanta with his original music and country TBoxer Rescue, will take place on favorites. Cody Matlock is back by Sunday, October 23 from noon to popular demand with his blazing gui- 6 p.m. at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. tar solos, soulful vocals, and smokin’ This year’s event promises to be the hot blues. Chequered Blue will round best ever, featuring live music from out the day’s entertainment with Atlanta’s very own, Yacht Rock favorite covers performed by talent- Schooner! ed Atlanta Boxer Rescue volunteers. Boxerstock is a family and The music starts at noon and contin- dog-friendly event, welcoming ues throughout the day until 6 p.m. well-behaved dogs of all breeds. This year’s Boxerstock features a Sponsor C&C Fence Company will Kids’ Village that will have inflatables, provide two fenced mini-dog parks, carnival style games, face painting, one for large dogs and one for small- kid’s art contest, and a second stage er canine attendees to roam off for kid-friendly entertainment. leash. Trainers from sponsor K-9 Coach/Bed & Bark will be Other planned events include a silent auction, dog cos- available for dog training tips and demos throughout the tume contest, best trick contest, agility and other canine day. Microchipping for dogs that have current vaccina- performance demos. A variety of merchandise from over tions and proof of ownership will be available for $25 per sixty vendors will be available for purchase, and dogs and dog. Atlanta food truck vendors Mix’d Up, Yoli’s Street owners can have their pictures taken with Santa. Atlanta Food, Brat So Stop, Peace of Pita, and Mr. C’s Barbecue Boxer Rescue volunteers will be on hand to answer ques- will serve delicious food at the park throughout the day. tions and provide information about adopting, fostering or This year’s musical lineup includes some of the area’s volunteering. Those interested in adopting a boxer at the finest artists and will be headlined by Yacht Rock event or fostering should submit their online application as Schooner with a two hour performance. Apostles of soon as possible. Soul will channel the best of soul and blues, while bring- “The funds we raise at Boxerstock are critical to the ing their own unforgettable charm. Winner of Kenny ongoing success of our rescue efforts,” said Dianne Chesney’s Next Big Star contest and CMT’s Music city DaLee, president of Atlanta Boxer Rescue.

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Foodies rejoice, the 8th annual Cobb Restaurant Week returns September 17 – 24th. This is the best time to eat your way around Cobb County. Throughout the week, participating restaurants will offer pre-selected three-course menus for $15, $25 or $35 per person, plus tip, plus tax. There are no passes to buy, coupons to carry or cards to punch. Simply visit any of the participating Participating Restaurants restaurants during September 17 -24 and select from their special three-course menu. This is a great opportunity ASPENS EAST COBB to try local restaurants and celebrate their culinary talents, tasteful cuisines and vibrant atmospheres. Diners ASPENS WEST COBB are encouraged to explore new offerings from favorite restaurants or try dishes from somewhere new. CINCO MEXICAN CANTINA Visit the Cobb Restaurant Week website at www.cobbrestaurantweek.com to access the full CHICAGO’S RESTAURANT list of restaurants and menus. Follow us on Twitter @CobbRestWeek for everything food in Cobb County CHICKEN AND THE EGG and become our fans on our Facebook page, /CobbRestaurantWeek, for even more foodie tips, COMMON QUARTER photos and to win prizes. Be sure to use #COBBRW2016 or #COBBFOODIE when talking about Cobb Restaurant Week on social media! DOUCEUR DE FRANCE Cobb Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to DRIFT FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR support the local dining community by exploring the newest restaurants and hitting up old favorites. For GIOVANNI’S RESTAURANT more information about Cobb Restaurant Week, visit www.cobbrestaurantweek.com.

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www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER September 2016 41 Public Safety LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS Appreciation Committee RAISING FUNDS FOR EAST COBB Tammara Austin PUBLIC SAFETY CELEBRATIONS Brenda Beshara For the fourth year in a row local business leaders are leading efforts to raise Cindy Bohn funds to underwrite two special events for local Public Safety professionals. The first Henry Bohn celebration is to be held this October to thank Precinct 4 police officers for all they Jodie Braner do to keep our community safe. This event will coincide with Cobb County Cham- Littie Brown ber of Commerce’s Public Safety Appreciation Week, and with the support of Captain Everett Cebula local businesses, organizations and individuals has now become an annual event. Eric Flamm The second event will take place in March 2017 when this volunteer group will host Rosan Hall the Cobb County Fire Department’s annual awards banquet. Karen Hallacy Susan Hampton, Co-Chair “Both events will take place in East Cobb, and we are confident that our Capt. Todd Hendrickson community will rise to the challenge and provide the financial support needed to Johnny Johnson make these appreciation celebrations very meaningful for these special heroes,” Michael Johnson says Susan Hampton, regional manager for Fidelity Bank, and chair for the Public Safety Celebrations. “Fundraising was very successful last year, with seed funding Lt. Jason Jones already in place for this year’s events, however, there is still a need to raise Kim Paris, Co-Chair additional funds to insure both events’ continued success,” says Susan. Local Leilani Plendl businesses as well as families, school groups and civic clubs are encouraged to John Renshaw make donations to this worthy cause. Sponsorship opportunities begin at just $25 Cynthia Rozzo to “Thank a Hero!” See the facing page for details on the donation levels. Carolyn Smith Jan Smith For more information on these public safety celebrations call Susan Hampton Roselle Wilkinson at 404-218-6216.

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Sucking is a natural instinct with which we airway, thumbsucking can aid in breathing during are born. Babies and small children use fingers, sleep. Thumbsucking can help to move the pacifiers, and other objects to soothe and tongue out of the back of the throat, allowing comfort themselves. Sucking is a normal, healthy easier inhalation. An older child who still regularly part of our early development, but prolonged sucks his thumb at night should have his tonsils, sucking – past the age of 4 – can cause a adenoids, and nasal sinuses evaluated to see if host of dental problems and may even indicate they may be contributing to any sleep breathing medical issues. issues. Part of a baby’s physical development involves If a child is using a pacifier, it is usually easier growth and formation of the palate (roof of the to break the child’s habit, as the pacifier can be mouth) and dental arches where the teeth will taken away. If thumb sucking is the issue, and be positioned. Persistent aggressive sucking can it is determined that the child does not have an interfere with the proper growth and development airway issue, there are appliances that can be of the mouth and can cause an open bite where helpful in stopping this habit. Some appliances the front teeth do not come together and may are plastic sheaths that wrap around the thumb protrude. Speech problems, improper tongue or finger and are held in place by straps on the positioning, and complicated orthodontics can wrist. Palatal arch appliances or “cribs” placed occur as a result of an open bite. by an orthodontist interfere with the pleasure Though children under the age of 2 should a child gets from finger sucking. Bitter nail be freely allowed to comfort themselves by coatings can be placed to make the finger taste objectionable to the child. Sometimes simply sucking on fingers or pacifiers, between the ages Dr. Cristi Cheek is the owner of 2 and 4, children should replace this type offering a reward to the child for discontinuing of self-comforting with other means. After the the habit can be successful. of Cheek Dental here in East age of 4, sucking can become a habit children If you are concerned about your child’s Cobb. You may contact her continue to use to soothe themselves when they sucking habits, have him or her evaluated by a at 770-993-3775 or visit are afraid, hungry, restless, sleepy, or bored. dentist by the age of three to determine if these www.cheekdental.com. If the child has an obstructed or constricted habits are affecting the oral development.

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Are you concerned about hearing loss for yourself or a loved one? Ear and hearing problems can happen at any age and can impact your balance, career and quality of life. Melissa Wikoff, Au.D., recently opened Peachtree Josh Wikoff with his wife, Hearing in East Cobb Dr. Melissa Wikoff and recommends that everyone get their hearing checked once a year. Dr. Wikoff has been treating patients for years in California and Georgia, but when there was a chance to open a private practice in East Cobb, she and her husband welcomed the opportunity. A Walton graduate, Josh Wikoff grew up in East Cobb and knew that it would be the perfect place to open a practice with his wife. Peachtree Hearing is a premier hearing boutique, and the staff prides itself on providing customized treatments to address each patient’s specific needs. To ensure this, Peachtree Hearing uses the latest technology and scientifically proven techniques. Dr. Wikoff provides an alternative to the large practice and “big box” store experience. They offer a wide selection of hearing aids that are barely visible and can connect wirelessly to smart phone technology. Located in Parkaire Medical Center, 4939 Lower Roswell Rd., Peachtree Hearing also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of dizziness. Dizziness is typically due to disorders of the inner ear. Left untreated, dizziness can be a debilitating illness, but with the correct diagnosis, inner ear disorders can be managed and treated. Additionally, the staff can diagnose and treat Tinnitus (ringing of the ear) that can negatively impact quality of life. Untreated hearing loss can be stressful and exhausting. The earlier hearing loss is treated, the less it can affect the rest of your life. To schedule your consultation, call 470- 485-4327, email [email protected] or visit peachtreehearing.com.

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BLADDER Carolyn Hampton

ast Cobb resident Carolyn Hampton just celebrated Only one in eight Americans who have experienced her 60th birthday three weeks ago. She doesn’t hide loss of bladder control have been diagnosed and less Eher age like some women, she celebrates it. That’s than 33 percent of people with incontinence and OAB because she has never felt better. symptoms seek treatment. Many sufferers revolve their Three years ago, Hampton’s life was very different. lives around their bladder, but often don’t realize how She suffered from overactive bladder, which is more much they are doing to cope — mapping bathrooms, common than diabetes or asthma. In fact, 37 million refraining from drinking, wearing dark clothing and Americans suffer from overactive bladder. Hampton avoiding socializing. could not go to concerts, travel, or even sleep through In a recent NAFC survey of 356 people experiencing the night. She would have to wake up every 45 minutes bladder control issues, 66 percent of respondents said to urinate. She had always wanted to go New Year’s their urination issues affected their sleep. More than 50 Eve celebrations but going an hour without a bathroom percent also reported a loss of confidence. The survey break was simply impossible. results also showed bladder control issues had a serious Then Hampton finally said “Enough.” She went to impact on other important areas including travel, intima- a urologist who prescribed an advanced therapy that cy, and ability to be active. Among women who have worked for her by addressing systemic issues within the not discussed OAB with a physician, embarrassment was communication systems between the bladder and brain. a top reason cited, in addition to fear of being told it’s a Hampton was ultimately prescribed neuromodulation, natural part of aging and thinking nothing can be done. which gently stimulates the nerves that control While many advanced therapies are available, less than communication between the bladder and brain. Often five percent of respondents have ever heard of them. It’s when people have OAB, the communication between critical that patients find an incontinence expert to help doctor and patient is difficult, too. To bridge this gap, find the right solution for them. the National Association For Continence (NAFC) has With her new chapter, Hampton now has run four launched a new tool to help people get a clear idea 5K races with another one coming up in September. This of their symptoms and the impact so they can better was unheard of before. She can sleep through the night communicate these concerns to their doctor. It also can for the first time in years. help people find a local incontinence expert who can work to restore their bladder function. “I’m thrilled that my doctor listened to me and helped me find an effective solution. It took courage “There are many effective OAB treatments, yet the to open up about what has been a ‘hush-hush’ issue, majority of those suffering are untreated. Our goal is to but the freedom it gave me means so much to me,” help people discover the right option for them, but the first step is communication,” said Steven Gregg, Ph.D., says Hampton. Executive Director of the NAFC. ”The better your health- Visit www.everydayfreedom.com/nafc to take the care provider understands the impact of your symptoms, bladder control quiz, learn how to talk to your healthcare the better they can help find an effective treatment.” provider and find an incontinence expert in your area.

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umbers are important to economics and quanti- tative analysis graduate Kendrick J. Pulver (KSU, NBBA ’16 and Walton grad, Class of 2010). After all, she did minor in finance along with applied statistics and data analysis. However, she knows there’s more to the equation of life than how everything adds up on a spreadsheet. The magna cum laude graduate of the Michael J. Coles College of Business, who will enter Emory University this fall on a full scholarship to study for a Ph.D. in eco- nomics, has managed to combine her intellectual pur- suits with her love of travel and helping others. “I’ve had a wide-ranging experience at Kennesaw State,” Pulver said. “I’ve traveled abroad three times, I’ve gained two minors, and I’ve taken many extra courses and participated in different clubs and activities through- out the University. That has allowed me to meet and work with a variety of people and gained a well-rounded college experience.” During her time at Kennesaw State, Pulver participat- ed in a team competition and presented a paper about economic development during a seminar in Mumbai, Kendrick Pulver India. Two other education-abroad visits took her to Seoul, South Korea. ket, how owners and renters affect demand and trends.” “My first trip to Korea was with a group from KSU to “I’ve never been a bad student, but it took me a teach English in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. I went back the little while to realize I wanted to get a Ph.D.,” she said. “I next year to study Korean at Hanyang University,” she really enjoy working with data, so that drove me to tack- said. “The highlights of those trips were my students and le the math classes required for graduate studies. Besides the ‘family’ and friends I made in both places.” my own drive, though, I have been blessed and faced Pulver, like many KSU students, participated in numer- few obstacles. I have had a lot of support from professors ous internships, and she has also competed in several and fellow students.” scholarly contests that have tested her analytical abilities. One of those is Jennifer Lewis Priestley, professor of Last month, for the second time in a row, she won the top statistics and data science, in the College of Science undergraduate award in the Ninth Annual SAS Day com- and Mathematics. “From the first time I had the privilege petition. SAS, which stands for Statistical Analysis Software, of having Kendrick in the classroom, I knew that she had is used to mine data and perform high-level analyses. great potential and would be destined to do amazing “One of the most interesting things I’ve done during things,” Priestley said. “She is one of those rare students my year-long internship at Southern Company is a proj- who is an adept programmer, but also has great com- ect on housing demand research,” she said. “I really munication skills and knows how to ‘tell the story.’ She is a enjoy learning about the economics of the housing mar- great ambassador for our university.”

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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer Disease Fall Prevention September 7 | 10-11:30am September 14 | 11am-12:30pm Free/Registration required Free/Registration required Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symp- Join this seminar and learn how to identify external tom of Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheim- and internal factors that cause falls, what to do to er’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in prevent falls, and what to do if you fall. Presented memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 by Comforting Arms. warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in a different Dine-a-Round: Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar degree. Come to this seminar to learn more. Present- September 21 | 11:30am -1:30pm ed by Kayley Fleming with Alzheimer’s Association. Separate checks for lunch; Registration required. Everyone meets at the restaurant. Drift Fish House Ice Cream & a Movie & Oyster Bar, The Avenue East Cobb, 4475 Roswell September 12 | 1pm Road, Marietta. $4 Cobb residents, $5 Non-residents. Call for details. >>> continued on page 58 >>>

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SENIORS EAST COBB COUPLE CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS by Elizabeth G. Wentz

Carolyn and James Strickland  1946 Carolyn and James Strickland  2016

n September 22, 1946, newlyweds Carolyn and hanging the wash outside, waving as he dipped the heli- James M. Strickland were just beginning their life copter slightly in an aerial hello. Otogether. Seventy years, two sons and countless The Stricklands moved to East Cobb to be closer to adventures later, this East Cobb couple is celebrating a their sons, James and Steve, who are both in the Marietta lifetime of love. area. They live next door to James, who says he “eats Introduced by Jim’s brother Bill, this Newnan boy and very well, but it’s a little like being back in high school, Hazelhurst girl met in Atlanta more than seven decades with my mother asking what time I got home last night!” ago. Now 93, Jim is a decorated veteran who began his Always active in their community, Carolyn and Jim military career as a naval dive bomber in Hawaii. He went were founding members of Saint Luke Methodist Church on to serve in WWII as a dive bomber pilot, as a marine in Enterprise. They sponsored a tree in East Cobb Park helicopter pilot in the Korean War and eventually as a and have bricks in front of The Strand Theatre and in helicopter instructor in the army in Ft. Rucker, Alabama. Centennial Olympic Park. Jim received The Distinguished Flying Cross for his service When asked the secret to their successful 70 year in Korea, the highest medal for flying, in recognition of his marriage Jim said, “It’s much like being in the military. service rescuing the wounded at the forward lines. You take your orders from your commander, and I do Carolyn, 91, was a principal’s assistant in Enterprise, exactly what she says.” Alabama, where the Stricklands lived for 50 years before Look for the Stricklands on Saturday, September 17th, relocating to East Cobb in 2011. She recalls Jim flying when Carolyn will take the wheel of their convertible in over their yard years ago in Enterprise while she was the EAST COBBER Parade.

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AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. East Cobb Democratic Association. of each month. 1:30pm. East Cobb League. Second Tuesday of each Second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm Fourth Tuesday of the month. 6pm - Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting District at their Clubhouse, 516 West Atlanta Social. 7pm – Program. Whole Foods, Marietta. More info: Mary Johnson, HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 410, Street, Marietta 30060. More info: 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 770-926-7881 or doule37uga@ Smyrna. Membership open to all civilian www.cobbcountymineral.org. More info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 comcast.net. and retired military with an interest in or [email protected]. supporting our men and women of Cobb County Genealogical Society. American Association of University the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm. East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every Women (AAUW) of Cobb County. Merchant Marines and associated First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise Second Tuesday of the month. youth programs. More info: 678-234-2310 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info: South of the Border, 3605 Sandy 7pm. East Cobb Center, 4400 Lower or [email protected]. www.cobbgagensoc.org or Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: [email protected]. Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or cobbcounty-ga,aauw.net. Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday [email protected]. evening. 7:00pm. Marietta High Cobb County Republican Women. American Needlepoint Guild. Second East Cobb Lions Club. Second and 4th School, Chorus Room, 1171 Whitlock Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. Tuesday of the month. 6:45pm. Tiny Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Powers Avenue, Marietta. Male a cappella Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference Stitches, 2520 East Piedmont Road, harmony chorus. More info: Frank, Ferry UMC, 245 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-394-0065. Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Don Garrow, 770-587-1264, [email protected], or Marietta. More info: 770-785-2522 or 770-955-6914. www.bigchickenchorus.org. Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Third www.ccrwc.org. Wednesday of the month (except July East Cobb New Horizons Band. Monday Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $7 and August). Marietta Educational Cobb Marietta Retired Educators mornings, 11:00am. If you are 50 or Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw thereafter. Wednesday 10am, Association. Second Thursday of every older, play a musical instrument and Avenue NW, Marietta. More info: and Thursdays 7:30pm. Singles are month. 11:30am. Luncheon reservations have been looking for a great place Nancy Martin, 770-428-7056. welcome. 1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. required. First United Methodist Church to make music, come join us! Great More info: 770-973-7717. of Marietta, 56 Whitlock Avenue, people and good music! To learn more Atlanta Illini Club. Professional and Marietta. More info: www.cmrea.org go to our website, ecnhb.com or email social networking for University of Business Network International [email protected]. Illinois alumni, families and friends in (BNI). The World’s largest referral Cobb Photographic Society. the Atlanta area. Game watches organization. Multiple chapters in the Photographers of all skill and ability East Cobb Newcomers Club. Third at the Rose & Crown, 1931 Powers area, please refer to the website: levels are welcome. First and 3rd Thursday each month. 10am-12pm. Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: bnisoutheast.com for listings. More Info: Monday of each month. 7-9pm. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 www.atlantaillini.com or Anita York, 678-888-0200 American Business Center, Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: [email protected]. Bldg. 700, Suite 702, 1395 South Marietta [email protected]. Cobb County Democratic Committee. Pkwy, Marietta. More info: Monthly breakfast 2nd Saturday each www.cobbphotosociety.com or East Cobb Rotary Club. Every month. 9am. Marietta Fire Museum, Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Country TWEET TWEET! [email protected]. 112 Haynes Street, Marietta. More info: Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER www.cobbdemocrats.org. Colored Pencil Society of America. More info: eastcobbrotary.com. Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Mon- day of the month. 7pm. North DeKalb East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dun- Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Zizi is a hair specialist with Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, woody Road, Room 2 (second floor in Marietta. More info: 770-420-3820. over 27 years experience. the back), Dunwoody. More info: Nan- cy Guerine, 678-354-3590. Her specialties include Georgia Nature Photographers Assoc. keratin smoothing Third Thursday of the month. 7pm. Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday. Nature photographers of all skill levels treatments, CHI thermal 10am. Various locations. Non-dog are welcome to our monthly meetings. owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan straighteners, and updos The Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Batchelor, 770-624-7660. Marietta. More info: www.gnpa.org or for any special occasion. [email protected] East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters and non-boaters are welcome. First Georgia Perennial Plant Association. Zizi will customize your Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. haircutsandfindastyle admission. Attendees pay for dinner. Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall, The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. that is best suited for Marietta. More info: 770-364-3036 or More info: www.georgiaperennial.org. you and complements [email protected]. Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance. Third you and your lifestyle. East Cobb Business Association. Thursday of the month. Social hour: 6pm. Luncheon and featured speaker. Third Meeting: 7pm. American Legion Post, Call Zizi for your next Tuesday each month. 11:30am-1pm. 921 Gresham Road, Marietta. More info: Indian Hills Country Club, 4100 Clubland Dave Hamrick 770-315-3942. hair appointment! Drive, Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton, 404-218-6216, Georgia Tea Party. Thursdays. 7pm. 900 [email protected], Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: Jerry or www.eastcobbba.com. Kotyuk 404-374-0580 or [email protected].

Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. East Cobb Civic Association. Last 10am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Cobb Government Service Center, Joe Vanhorn Jr., 770-424-6654. 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.eastcobb.net. Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for prospective members 1st Thursday or East Cobb Civitans. Second and fourth Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am Thursday of the month at noon for and 7-8pm. Blue Pearl Georgia lunch at The Olde Town Athletic Club, Veterinary Specialists, 455 Abernathy 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta. Road NE, Atlanta. Check dates: 770- More info: 770-578-9901 x201. 740-8211 or www.happytailspets.org.

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IMPS Bridge Club. An offshoot of the Northeast Cobb Business Association. former Newcomers Club of East Cobb, Luncheon meeting 3rd Wednesday looking for new members. Various of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15. formats, dates and times available. For Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, more information contact Roni Fink at Marietta. More info: 770-423-1330. 404-310-3448 or [email protected]. Northwest Atlanta Mothers of Multiples Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First A parent’s club for families with or ex- Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. More info: pecting twins, triplets, or quadruplets. www.cobblp.org or call 770-795-1331 Second Tuesday of each month. Date and time may change; check our Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. website. More info: www.nowamom. 12pm. Hilton Conference Center, 500 org or 678-404-0034. Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Pat Huey, [email protected] Order Sons of Italy in America Marietta or www.mariettakiwanis.org. Lodge #2607. General membership meeting 2nd Monday each month. Marietta Lions Club. Second Thursday Club provides sandwiches, members of the month. 7pm. First United bring sides. 12pm. East Cobb Gov- Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock ernment Service Center, 4400 Lower Ave SW, Marietta 30064. More info: Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: [email protected] or 770-928-9314 or degrillmouse@ www.mariettalionsclub.org. comcast.net.

Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday each Peach State Depression Glass month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are Collectors’ Club. Second Tuesday welcome. Pilgrimage United Church of of month except December. Guests Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. welcome. 6:30pm social; 7pm More info: www.pflagatl.org. meeting. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More Info: Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. psdgc.com. 12noon. Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. More info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. or www.mariettarotary.org. 6-7:30pm. St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: Marietta VFW Post 2681. Dinner with www.polkstreetspeakers.org. VFW Ladies Auxiliary. First Thursday of the month with separate meetings Retired Old Men Eating Out (R.O.M.E.O.) following dinner. 6:15pm. 140 Powers Every Tuesday, 8-10am. Meet for Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: friendship, conversation and to share www.vfwpost2681.org. their variety of antique cars, street rods and muscle cars. Marietta Diner, 306 Martha Stewart Bulloch Society of Cobb Parkway South, Marietta. Children of the American Revolution meets one Sunday per month from Shakespeare Reading Group. First September through May, 2-4pm. and 3rd Thursday of the month. Osage Terrace Room and Pavilion September-May. 2-4 pm. Senior at Bulloch Hall 180 Bulloch Avenue, Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Roswell. More info: Tammra Road, Marietta. More info: Lynne 770-696-4806 or www.msbnscar.com. Johnson, 770-591-3474.

Moms in Prayer for East Side Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Elementary parents. Fridays 11am. Women’s four-part harmony chorus. More info: Rachel Bloom 770-973-4705 Every Tuesday. 7:30pm. Northbrook or [email protected]. UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell. Visitors welcome. More info: www. National Association of Active and songofatlanta.com or 770-696-6502. Retired Federal Employees (NAARFE), Second Wednesday of each month. Sope Creek Garden Club. First 11:30am. East Cobb Senior Center, Wednesday of the month (Sept-June). 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 10am. Locations vary. More info: More Info: 770-971-1719. Karin Guzy, 770-955-1303 or guzy@ t Cobb mindspring.com. as er Newcomers Club of Cobb County. E Third Tuesday each month. 10am. The Foxtrotter’s Dance Club. The 4th Various social activities throughout Friday of every month (no dance in the month for those new to Cobb May. Nov. & Dec. are the 3rd Friday). County or just looking for new friends 7:30-10:30pm. If you enjoy ballroom and activities. John Knox Presbyterian dancing, come and dance. East Cobb P l Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, a a Marietta. More info: 770-998-5017 or Marietta. More info: 770-587-1160. r iv [email protected]. ad st Y Business Network. Every other Friday. e & Fe North Metro Mothers of Multiples Club. 7:30-8:45am. Local business networking Third Monday of the month. 7pm. and referrals. Northeast Cobb Y, Chicago’s, 4401 Shallowford Road, 3010 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. Roswell (corner of Johnson Ferry & Guests always welcome. More info: Shallowford). More info: ybusinessnetwork.webs.com, Michelle SAVE THE DATE – SEPT 17, 2016 www.northmetromultiples.org. Hutchinson, 770-518-0010. www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER September 2016 63 SUPPORT GROUPS

A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Beginners/Alateen. Caregiver Support Group. First Monday of the Emotions Anonymous, a fellowship of people Marietta Moms. For all kinds of moms – new to Every Monday. 8pm. Covenant Presbyterian month. 6-7pm. Arbor Terrace, 886 Johnson who come together to work toward recovery the area, looking for new friends, or just needing Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta. More Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420 or from emotional difficulties and discover a support. Daily events for babies, toddlers, and info: 770-973-5347 or [email protected]. [email protected]. new way of life. Tuesdays & Fridays. 7pm. older kids. 770-956-0318 or 678-357-3661. Roswell United Methodist Church, 614 Mimosa Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support Caregiver Support Group. Second Thursday Boulevard, Counseling Building, Roswell. More Mothers Circle Group. Are you a mother Group. First and 3rd Thursday of each month. of the month, 12-1pm. Episcopal Church of St. info: 770-330-1991. raising Jewish children but you are not 7pm. Room 334, Johnson Ferry Church, 955 Peter and St. Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Jewish? Free education and support through Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Men and Marietta. More info: 770-977-7473 or eharres@ Families Anonymous (FA) for families who have a 16-week course. Groups are held in Marietta, women welcome. More info: 678-578-4888 peterandpaul.org loved ones struggling with addiction. Every Intown and North Fulton. More info: Suzette or [email protected]. Tuesday. 7:30-9pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Cohen, [email protected] or Compassionate Friends. First Tuesday of each Church Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Al-Anon. For family and friends of alcoholics. www.themotherscircle.org. month. 7pm. Assists bereaved families following Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465. Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist the death of a child of any age and from any Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS). Wednesdays. Church, Room 345, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS). To cause. First Baptist Church, 148 Church Street 6:15-7:15pm. A place where moms can come to Marietta. More info: 770-587-0483. listen, inform and educate, and offer programs NE, Marietta. More info: Ria 770-973-4921 or build friendships and receive mothering support, for the families and the child with special Al-Anon Family Group. Wednesdays. 7pm. www.tcfmarietta.org. practical help and spiritual hope. Childcare needs. Last Thursday of the month during Teens 13 and older welcome. Temple Kol Depression/Bipolar Support Group. First and 3rd school year. 10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson provided. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. More Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/to confirm 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Paulette L., 678-551-2433. Baptist Church, Room 339, 955 Johnson Ferry meeting date: Angie, 770-234-9111,angie@ info: 770-971-1465 or [email protected]. Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group Meeting. focus-ga.org,or www.focus-ga.org. Overeaters Anonymous. A support group for First Monday & Tuesday of each month. Diabetes Support Group. A Diabetes Services Fractured Families for Parents Estranged from those who suffer from the need to compulsively 10:30am. Open to family members who are Social Worker and/or Diabetes Educator their Children. Second and 4th Sunday. 6:30pm. overeat. Monday-Wednesday-Friday. 10am. assisting an aging loved one both inside and facilitates each session. Participants are en- Call for location. More info: Sandy 404-446-6093 . St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, outside of the home. Free respite care is pro- couraged to discuss their concerns and share Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-226-4931. vided for your loved one while we meet. Aloha Georgia Parkinson’s Association. Parkinson’s their successes regarding the self-management to Aging/Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Support Group Meets the 3rd Saturday of each Parents of Prodigals. For parents of struggling of their diabetes. Meets 4th Monday of each Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info or to month. 1pm. Northside Hospital Cherokee teens and young adults. Second and 4th month except December. 6-7pm. WellStar RSVP: 678-439-1177. Education Building, 130-B Oakside Court, Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. Thursday. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Canton. More info: James Trussell 706-413-3264 Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Anxiety Anonymous for people who suffer from More info: 770-793-7828. or [email protected] More info: Fair Brocard, 770-612-1197 or anxiety, meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. Divorce Care. 13-week course beginning the 6:30-7:30pm. Cobb County Government Center, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support www.prodigalchildministries.org. 3rd Wednesday of August, 6:30-8pm Open to all 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Group. Second Tuesday each month. 7:15pm. ages. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. For persons 770-633-1023 or [email protected] Special guest speaker. Transfiguration Church, Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More Babywearing Group. Koalamommas, North Second Sunday each month. 4pm. Roswell Divorced/Separated Support Group. First and 3rd info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275. Atlanta’s resource for help, support, and United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Tuesday of each month. 7:30pm. St. Ann’s Cath- information about baby carriers of all kinds. Grief Support Group Every Wednesday. Building A, Roswell. More info: Robin Cleveland, olic Church, Mary’s Chapel, 4905 Roswell Road, Meets monthly. Meeting dates/time vary. 6:30-8:30pm from mid-Fall to mid-Spring. An 678-819-3915. Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6018. More info: Jennifer Worrell, jenniferworrell@ educational grief support group facilitated Spousal Support Group. Third Thursday of the bellsouth.net or www.bwiofatlant.org. by two nationally recognized grief experts, a Divorce Support Group by Visions Anew for month. 12-1pm. Arbor Terrace, 886 Johnson Ferry women who are contemplating or going licensed clinical psychologist and an ordained A.W.A.K.E. Program stands for “Alert, Well, And Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420 or pastor. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, Keeping Energetic.” A support group for adults through the divorce process. First Thursday of 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: [email protected]. who have sleep apnea, their family members the month, 7-8:30pm. East Cobb Government www.mtbethel.org/support. and friends, and anyone interested in learning Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Veteran’s Information Referral Office (VIRO). more about sleep apnea. First Thursday of the More info: www.visionsanew.org. Grief Share 13-week program beginning the Free help and information for all veterans with VA Disability, VA Healthcare, Employment and month. 5:30-7pm. WellStar East Cobb Health Divorce Support Group/Divorce Care for Kids. 3rd Monday of August from 7-9pm. Johnson Counseling. Second and 4th Wednesday each Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More 13-week program beginning September 7, Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, month. First and 4th Saturday each month, 11am- info: 770-644-1755. 6:15-8pm. Mt. Bethel UMC (Church Room 8106), Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. 2pm. American Legion, Post 29, 921 Gresham 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/ Bereavement Support. Every Wednesday of the Grief Support Group for those who have had Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-427-5900. month. 5pm. Counseling Room in Parish Office, to register: Judith Reichenbach, Licensed a family member, friend or other loved one St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Counselor, 770-597-9882. pass away. Unity North Atlanta Church, New Widowed Helping Others (WHO). Dinner social. Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6020. Beginnings Room, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Diabetes Support Group offered by WellStar First and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6pm. St. Marietta. More info: 770-579-3512 or kethzkel@ Ann’s Catholic Church, Nolan Hall, 4905 Roswell Breastfeeding Mommy & Me Group. A lactation Health System. Fourth Monday of the month. yahoo.com. Road, Marietta. More info: St. Ann’s Pastoral Care, consultant is available to facilitate supportive 6-7pm except December. East Cobb Health 770-552-6400 ext. 6018 discussions over a variety of topics. Mondays Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. No regis- JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically De- 9:30-11am. WellStar East Cobb Health Park, tration required. More info: 770-793-7828. pendent and Significant Others). For Jewish Women’s Weight Loss Support Group. Join a Marietta, Room 3747 Roswell Road NE, members of 12 Step groups. 7-8pm, first and Domestic Violence Support Groups. Sessions in growing group of local women on the path to Marietta. More info: 770-793-8088. third Tuesdays of every month except on Jewish English and Spanish. Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45pm. weight loss in a non-judgmental environment holidays. Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Cancer Support Group. Second and 4th Childcare available for children 6 weeks-12 providing accountability (weekly weigh-in), Hills Parkway, Marietta, in the library. More info: Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson years. Children over 12 may attend and learn healthy eating/fitness ideas and activities, and 770-928-2523 or [email protected]. Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, childcare skills. More info: 770-427-3390. emotional support. Meetings held Tuesdays Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. Loneliness Bereavement Support Group. Every 6:45-7:45pm. Kroger, 3595 Canton Rd, 2nd Floor East Cobb Satellite of CHADD (Children & Adults Wednesday except holidays. 11am. Heritage Conference Room, Marietta, (New Chastain Career Transition. Third Monday of the w/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Hospice, 3315 Hilltop Drive, Marietta. More info: Corners Shopping Center). More info: Rae Tucker month. 6:30pm. Personal resume reviewing, Parental Support Group. 2nd Tuesday of 770-423-5959. [email protected] interviewing, networking, and career the month. 6:30-8pm. Mt. Bethel United assessment help. First Presbyterian Church, Methodist Church (Room B109) on Lower 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info: Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Cappie Lee Pence, 770-428-9350, or Bob Sabin Suttle, 404-368-9394, [email protected], Follow @eastcobber 770-795-9084, or visit www.fpcmarietta.org or www.chadd.net/300.

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