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As summer comes to an end and kids start heading back to school, the discussion among friends often turns to, “What did you do this summer?” Teachers usually design a writing assignment around the same topic. Summer memories come in all sorts of sizes and shapes. Many East Cobbers take a week long family vacation, or maybe you lounged around the pool with neighborhood friends or were busy with a travel baseball league. Well, this summer, I decided to run for political office. From May 24 until July 31, I ran for State Representative-House District 45, which covers most of East Cobb. So, instead of heading down to Florida this summer, I, (and my family) spent the summer fundraising, walking neighborhoods, and attending events.

I wish I had better news to report but I lost to the incumbent. But what an incredible experience! There are a lot of people that complain about government and lament that the only people holding office, from the local level to the national, are a bunch of corrupt bums. But it will stay that way if we, the people, confine our political activity to ranting on the couch. By running for political office, I took a stand and had my voice and other neighbors’ voices heard. While being a candidate was physically and mentally challenging, it was also a personally rewarding experience.

Regardless of the outcome, I am extremely proud of what was accomplished. Against all odds, a political outsider–a mother of 3 with a small business, I ran on a message that our representation at the state house should be better and our state rep should serve the people, and not the lobbyists or the good ole boys at the State House. Let’s hope the incumbent hears our voices and concerns and begins to serve our exceptional community in the manner in which it deserves.

Life is too short, and time is too precious to dwell on what might have been. And that is why I will continue to work my heart out for a better East Cobb, maybe not as a State Representative, but as editor and publisher of the EAST COBBER magazine.

Cynthia M. Rozzo Founder/Publisher [email protected]

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The students at Cresco Montessori School phy and successful results of the Montessori love to learn, and their enthusiasm is conta- education method, she decided to turn her gious. As the school celebrates its 10th anni- center into a Montessori School. versary, the staff at Cresco are excited to begin Today, Cresco Montessori School is a GAC another school year with familiar and new faces. certified private school, a full-service childcare center and a Cresco is derived from a Latin word meaning “to grow, learning center. In addition to the East Cobb location, they increase or expand,” and it’s the perfect name for a school also serve families in Buford, Johns Creek and Woodstock. whose focus is helping children learn and grow; staff contin- Cresco Montessori School is open from 6:30 am – 6:30 ue professional and career growth and entrepreneur- mind- pm for children from 6 weeks old to 6 years old. Students ed professionals fulfill their dreams of business ownership. can attend for a half day, school day or full day. Cresco Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, developed Montessori offers free Georgia Pre-K, scholarships and a GA the Montessori education philosophy after studying how Tax Redirection Program. The school also provides an after- children learn. She determined that children learn better school and summer camp program, as well as a variety of when they can move freely in the classroom, select their after school activities. learning activity and progress on their own level. The basic A focus on family is an important component of the tenet of Montessori education is that a child learns best in a school. Each year, Cresco Montessori hosts fall flings and supportive environment through exploration, discovery and spring carnivals for students, parents and siblings to enjoy. creativity. “The past 10 years have truly been a blessing,” says Ms. Each Montessori classroom is prepared with a range Li. “I would like to give thanks to all the families we have of materials to allow children to progress through the cur- served and are now serving, and I want to thank the won- riculum as their skills develop. In fact, the classrooms inten- derful staff that have contributed to our success.” tionally include a mix of ages, so that younger children can Cresco now offers franchise opportunities to help pro- learn from older children, and the older children develop fessionals start up their own educational business. Ms. Li leadership skills and confidence. thinks it’s a great opportunity for working parents to spend “I firmly believe my own children and the children in our more time with their own children while growing their busi- schools have benefited from a Montessori education,” says ness. Additionally, she believes it’s the perfect option for Ms. Li, executive director of Cresco Montessori School. “We childcare center owners who want to improve the quality of are preparing future leaders through our school, and I encour- their education. age parents to visit and see the difference for themselves.” “By operating a Montessori school, you expose your In 2002, Ms. Li and her husband, Dr. Ling, were both own children, as well as other children in your community working professionals raising two toddlers. The couple to an amazing results- proven, classic learning experience.” believed an educational environment would be best for says Ms. Li. their children, so they purchased Creative Child Care To find out more about the school or franchise oppor- Center. Because of their high expectations, they soon tunities, please email [email protected], visit became dissatisfied with the childcare center’s curriculum. Crescomontessori.com or call 770-992-8031. The Cresco Ms. Li decided to find the best educational program in Montessori School-Marietta campus is located at 3001 the world for young children. After researching the philoso- Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta (across from the Wal-Mart). www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR September 2012 11 parade & festival September 15: A Day for East Cobbers To Celebrate

The 17th annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival is to showcase everything from jewelry to local schools to scheduled for Saturday, September 15. The day’s fes- books. East Cobb kids will have plenty to do at the EAST tivities will be kicked off by the EAST COBBER Parade COBBER Festival from getting their face painted to taking at 10am. The annual parade aims to build a sense of a chance at a carnival game to hopping in a moon- community and reinforce East Cobb County’s status as walk. Festival goers will also be treated to food from East one of the best places to live in the metro Atlanta area. Cobb restaurants and civic clubs. Floats, high school marching bands and a cornucopia of Many thanks to this year’s sponsors: Equitable East Cobb groups will march down the one-mile parade Management Corporation/Fountains of Olde Towne, route. Starting at 10am, the parade participants will march from Mount Bethel Elementary School’s parking WellStar, and the EAST COBBER. Thanks to their generos- lot, travel south on Johnson Ferry Road, and then turn ity this special event has become a popular pastime for into the Fountains of Olde Towne shopping center. East Cobb residents. Immediately following the EAST COBBER Parade, at Come be a part of this very special, old-fashioned approximately 11am, the EAST COBBER Festival will be celebration – the 17th annual EAST COBBER Parade and held in the Fountains of Olde Towne shopping center Festival. Good food, vendors and entertainment make it (736 Johnson Ferry Road) parking lot. The Festival offers a great event for the whole family. If you are interested East Cobb County residents an opportunity to come in marching in the Parade, renting a booth or performing together and enjoy an afternoon of local entertainment, on the Festival stage, call the EAST COBBER at

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14 September 2012 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com parade & festival Road Closure Reminder On Saturday, September 15, Johnson Ferry Road — Northbound & Southbound lanes—between Lower Roswell Road & Upper Roswell Road will be closed to traffic 9:45am to 11:30am for the 17th 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. Dan Forman • (770) 971-9814 4994Dan Lower Forman Roswell • (770) Road971-9814 1/4 4994mile EastLower of Parkaire Roswell Road [email protected]/4 mile East of Parkaire [email protected] • Life • Home • More

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Tent C Sponsor Tents Atria Johnson Ferry Cobb County Commission on Children and Youth EAST COBBER Cobb County Republican Women’s Club WellStar Crist Roofing & Construction East Cobb Dentistry for Kids East Cobb Jazzercise Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation Houston Hall Publishing Modern Woodmen Tent A Riverside Military Academy Avon Safeco Insurance Company The Bar Method Sprayberry High School Cheerleading Corrigan Care Delta Community Credit Union Walton High School Habitat for Humanity East Cobb United Methodist Church East Cobb Wellness Center Georgia Family Law Haven the Dog Spot Innovative Orthodontics Tent D Junior League of Cobb-Marietta The Avenue East Cobb Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Backyard Chickens Alliance C2 Education Dog School 101 East Cobb Business Association Eye Level Tent B Floss AuPair Care Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church B4K-Marietta Lutheran Church of the Resurrection BB&T Mt. Bethel Christian Academy The Bar Method Potted Perfections Hot Dogs Cool Cats Jens Jewels League of Women Voters LGE Community Credit Union Moohan Martial Arts Special Exhibitors AAA Museum of History & Holocaust Education Arrow Exterminators The Peanut Lady Atlanta Swim Academy Walton Robotics Cobb County Republican Party Workout Anytime Everything Computers Georgia Aquarium Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Liberty Mutual Insurance Carnival Games, Mary Kay Cosmetics Mediaology Giant Slides, Mosquito Squad North Atlanta Spine & Pain LLC Moonwalk & More Fun Stuff Pope HS Habitat for Humanity Pro Painting & Remodeling presented by Jump and Slide Omega Learning Center Tupperware Whole Foods Market

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www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR September 2012 19 parade & festival EAST COBBER Festival Entertainment Schedule 11:15 – 11:20 AM 12:50 – 1:10PM NATIONAL ANTHEM: Angela Reign KATIE BELL AKIN Nominee-Best Female Country Artist of the Year in Georgia Performing country, pop and rock songs 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM Angela Reign Band 1:15 – 1:25PM Family-friendly concert of popular MOOHAN MARTIAL ARTS country songs Demonstrating martial art techniques, forms and board 12:15 – 12:35 PM breaking DANCE STOP COMPANY kin ll A Performing a variety of 1:30-1:45PM Katie Be dances including jazz, tap ATLANTA BALLET and ballet Student dancers will perform classical and

contemporary dance

12:40 – 12:45 PM

n SHALLOWFORD FALLS – eig 1:50 – 2:10PM Angela R FOXTROTTERS HOLY TRANSFIGURATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 5th grade dance group from DANCE GROUP Shallowford Falls Elementary School Greek folk dancing

2:15 – 3:00PM THE LOOSE SHOES BAND Performing a variety of music from rock to older favorites

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The LooSe ShoEs Band Fine-Tunes Community Involvement

a rhythmic marvel who is a full-time drummer and musical instructor. An interesting bit of band trivia: Dana and Martin have been playing music together since seventh grade. LooSe ShoEs even has a roadie, Ivy Bliss, who faithfully helps set up and take down equipment and lends a hand when needed. Spanning from the late ‘60s to current tunes, the band’s repertoire includes blues, rock ‘n roll, reggae, swing, folk, and pop music. The Cushenans are active in their community despite kin ll A busy schedules. LooSe ShoEs shares its music at many chari- Katie Be table events, such as Special Olympics, Run for Autism, Tour de Pink, and Diabetes Run for the Cure. “We want our community to be successful,” says Pam. “We like to invest our- ssPam and Ric Cushenan selves in each venue or event to add to that success.” It all began when two musicians, Ric and Pam Furthering its community involvement, The LooSe ShoEs Cushenan, met in Smyrna and started jamming together on Band will perform during the EAST COBBER Festival on their guitars more than 10 years ago. Today The LooSe ShoEs September 15. You can hear this amazing band from 2:15 Band boasts five members who perform at clubs, weddings, to 3pm at the Fountains of Olde Towne Shopping Center business events, and many other venues in the metro area located near the intersection of Johnson Ferry and Lower as well as throughout the state. You can find them play- Roswell Roads. ing at two favorite East Cobb locations, Keegan’s Pub and When asked what keeps them performing, Pam Chicago’s, and, not too far away, at The Roswell Tap in answers, “I love the energy created when, through music, Roswell. you become part of people’s lives. You help them have an Married and living in East Cobb, the Cushenans are incredible experience.” Ric agrees, “It’s fun to see people busy people. Business owners and an educator by day and enjoying themselves, singing along and dancing to the musicians by night (and weekends), they create a fun and music. Being interactive with your audience is more than exciting atmosphere wherever and whenever they per- fun. When that happens, I can play all night.” form. Other band members are Big Al Robinson, who plays If you are interested in hearing LooSe ShoEs or if you harmonica and adds a cool jazz/blues feel to the band; have an upcoming event and need a band, check out their Dana McCarthy, who plays bass with vocals and has been website at www.loose-shoes.com for scheduled events and a touring musician since the late ‘60s; and Martin Abbott, booking information.

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Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance Every Saturday and Sunday maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available Marietta Square Farmers Market featuring products that are throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, your area. More info: 678-355-3413. honey, breads, and cheese. Saturday: 10am-1pm. Sunday: 12-3pm. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 Every Sunday or www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net. Kabbalah Café. Delve into the mystical secrets of Judaism based on the Chassidic teachings of Tanya. This tale of two souls Trail Hikes. A docent guides you on a journey through the will give you the tools to understand yourself in unprecedented Chattahoochee Nature Center trails using biofacts and activities ways. 9:30-10:30am. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell to spark you “natural” curiosity. 1pm. Admission: $8/adults. Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-565-4412 or $6/seniors. $5/ages 3-12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 www.chabadofcobb.com. Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055.

Every Tuesday and Saturday First Sunday Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a Family Day at the Marietta/Cobb Art Museum. Free admission naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals as and fun activities for the whole family. 1-4pm, except when they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: $8/adults. $6/seniors. museum is closed. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta $5/ages 3-12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Street, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1444 or Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055. www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org.

Every Wednesday September 6, 13, 20, 27 Walks in the Garden at Barrington Hall. Enjoy a guided walk Brown Bag Concert Series. Grab your lunch at one of the many while learning about the historic gardens featuring many century great restaurants around the Square or bring your own lunch old shrubs and heirloom plants. . A short presentation will start and meet your friends. 12-1pm. Glover Park, Marietta Square. the walk at 9:30a.m. Topics include heirloom roses, growing More info: 770-794-5601. herbs, wildflowers and pruning shrubs and trees. Sign up is not required but is encouraged. Free. 9:30-11am. Barrington Hall, September 6-9, 12-16, 19-20, 22-23 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info: 770-640-3855 or The Man Who Came to Dinner, the classic Kaufman & Hart www.barringtonhall-roswell.com. comedy presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Wednesday- Saturday: 8pm, except September 15 & 22: 4pm & 8pm. Every Thursday Sunday: 2:30pm. No show on Friday, September 21. $20-$30. Guided Tour of the Strand. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Subscriptions available. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Learn about the history of the theatre Street, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-641-1260 or www.get.org. dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. 11am. $5. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, September 7 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or Almost Elton John and the Rocket Band with Craig A. Meyer www.earlsmithstrand.org. as Elton John, along with the Rocket Band with special guests, Yacht Rock Schooner. 6pm. $16/lawn. $27/reserved seat. Every Saturday Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5329 Floyd Road, Mableton. Free Arts and Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Store. 11am-3pm. More info/tickets: 770-819-7765, www.ticketmaster.com or Ages 3 and up. Make a Where Am I? Door Sign, Apple Basket, www.mablehouse.org/amphitheatre.html. My Homework Folder, Autumn Tree Collage, or Cornhusk Door Hanger. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta. Bolder & Fresher Tour 2012. Bill O’Reilly, godfather of “no More info: 770-578-3100 or www.lakeshorelearning.com. spin” and in-your-face television, and Dennis Miller, the king of references and rants, are teaming up to take the country by storm. 8pm. $55-$450. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com, or www.ticketmaster.com.

Chattahoochee Nature Center Concert Series: James Casto with Mike Willis and Marcia Ramirez. Bring some food and friends, chairs and blankets, and enjoy a night of music. 8pm. Gates open at 6:30pm. General admission: $15 (no seats). Tables for Raise the “Barre” 2-8 available for rent: $45-$160. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/tickets: 678-570-7865 or This Year www.homebydark.com. Now enrolling for fall classes September 7, October 5 Ages 2 – Adult First Friday Art Walk, a free, self-guided tour of historic Marietta • • • Square’s eclectic art scene. Art galleries, museums, cultural 1255 Field Parkway venues, restaurants and boutiques hosting artists within their businesses will display an Art Walk banner in their window. Maps Marietta, GA 30066 available at each participating location and at the Marietta 770.528.0881 Welcome Center. 5-9pm, rain or shine. Historic Marietta Square. www.georgiaballet.org More info: www.artwalkmarietta.com. Facebook.com/georgiaballet

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September 7-8 September 9 All Children’s Consignment Sale with a new ‘boutique section.’ Concerts by the Springs: Banks & Shane presented by City of Friday: 9am-8pm. Saturday: 9am-1pm. St. Andrew United Sandy Springs. 7-8:30pm. Lawn opens at 5pm. Free. Heritage Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Green, 6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Springs. More info: 770-926-3488 or www.thepumpkinchurch.org. www.heritagesandysprings.org/concerts-by-the-springs.

September 7-9 September 10 Frank Cox Gem & Jewelry Show& Sale. Gems, jewelry, beads Cobb Chamber First Monday Breakfast. Program: United Way and more. Free and open to the public. Friday: 1-5pm. Kick-Off. 7:30am. General admission: $60. Members: $25 online Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South (by noon, September 5); $40 at door. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 941-954-0202 or Galleria Parkway. Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.frankcoxproductions.com. www.cobbchamber.org.

September 7-9 & 11 September 11 Salute to America! A star-spangled salute to music that will Cobb Young Professionals Social presented by the Cobb make you stand up and be proud to be an American. Friday, Chamber of Commerce for young professionals in their 20’s and Saturday & Tuesday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm. $20. Earl Smith Strand 30’s to network with other young professionals. There is no program Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info/tickets: and attendees are encouraged to come ready to talk about the 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org. businesses they represent. Enjoy complimentary cocktails and live entertainment from a great local band. 5:30-7:30pm. General September 8 admission: $20 online (by noon, September 10) or $30 at door. Annual Great Locomotive Chase 5K, 1 Mile & Tot Trot. Proceeds Members: Free online (by noon, September 10) or $20 at door. th support the educational and outreach programs of the The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, 17 Floor, Atlanta. Southern Museum. 1 Mile race starts at 7:30am and 5K at 8am, More info: 770-859-2320 or www.cobbchamber.org. both from the Kennesaw First Baptist Church (2958 North Main Street, Kennesaw) up through Swift Cantrell Park and finishes in GSO (Georgia Symphony Orchestra) Chamber Chorus Bon downtown Kennesaw. Tot Trot starts at 8:45 am in front of Big Voyage. Come hear the GSO Chamber Chorus before they Shanty Barbershop. $25. More info: Leslie Edge, 770-427-2117, embark to Spain for their first international tour as they perform ext. 3183, or www.greatlocomotiverace.com, or www.active.com. traditional and contemporary Spanish and Latin American favorites, along with some lively American spirituals. 7:30pm. Free. Birding Canoe Trip along the Chattahoochee focusing First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Avenue SW, Marietta. specifically on birds in the area, exploring the hidden More info: 770-429-7016 or www.georgiasymphony.org. backwaters along the river with a naturalist river guide. 7:30-11:30am. $40/general public. $30/member. Advance registration required. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055, ext. 237, or www.chattnaturecenter.org. Expert

Paws and Planes Festival benefiting the Homeless Pets Foundation, featuring entertainment, food, children’s activities, vendors and artists, pet adoptions and helicopter rides (for additional fee). Dogs on leash are welcome. $10. Free/children INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CAR CARE 12 & under. 11am-4pm. Marietta Museum of History – Aviation Wing, 550 Perrin Road, Marietta. More info: 770-289-5008 or From dents, dings or scratches on the exterior www.homelesspets.com. to burns, rips, stains or holes in the interior YMCA Family Night and Adventure Guide Program Kickoff with (upholstery or carpet) we can fix or repair almost inflatables, DJ and balloon artist. Families are welcome to bring any cosmetic problem! their own picnic dinner and enjoy the evening. Free. No alcohol or animals. 6-8pm. McCleskey East Cobb Family YMCA, 1055 Paintless Dent Removal ...... starting at $89 We also offer a full line of “in dash” East Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-5991. Paint/Fill/Sand Bumper ...... starting at $199 Navigation B at the Movies: Dr. Suess’ The Lorax. Free family outdoor movie. Headlight Restoration ...... starting at $69 systems, Back up Bring lawn chairs and blankets, relax, and enjoy an evening of Wheel Repair ...... starting at $99 cameras/sonar in rearview mirror, family friendly entertainment. Movies are presented on a giant Upholstery Repair...... starting at $89 inflatable movie screen under the stars. Movie begins at dusk drop down Carpet Repair/Dye...... starting at $199 DVD systems but come early for pre-movie festivities and giveaways. East and more... Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. Full Service Detailing ...... starting at $149/$199 2925 Canton Road Summer Stars: Ballybag will spirit you away to your favorite Irish pub with all your pals. 7:30pm. Lawn opens at 7pm. Free. Marietta, GA 30066 Tables available for rent: $25/table for 8. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2700 770-615-3606 or www.theartplace.us. With most scheduled appointments 2012 Candlelite Concerts: Kayla Taylor performing traditional and prior approval, work can be jazz vocals. Free. Tables available for rent. 8pm. Gates open at completed while you wait! 6:30pm. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-819-7765 or www.mablehouse.org. www.ExpertCarMedics.com www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR September 2012 23 Community Calendar

September 11, October 9 & November 13 September 14 Pee-Wee Naturalist Fall Series for ages 3-4. Head out with Cobb Executive Women Luncheon. Program: Fall Fashion Show. your little one . Play games, visit with animals and explore 11:30am. Members: $20 online (by noon, September 12); $35 at the outdoors as you discover all about A Hoot and A Holler, door. Guests: $30 online (by noon, September 12); $45 at door. The Creepies and the Crawlies, and Native American Earth Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street NE, Marietta. More info: Skills – a perfect adventure to play in the outdoors, learn about 770-859-2320 or www.cobbchamber.org. nature and make new friends. 9:45-11am. $40/members. $50/ non-members. Registration required. Chattahoochee Nature Cobb County Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Hydrangeas, Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/to register: the Garden Favorite. Master Gardener Debra Stockton 770-992-2055, ext. 237, or chattnaturecenter.org. will discuss hydrangeas from A to Z, including P for pruning, and heirloom favorites as well as the trendy new cultivars. September 12 Free. Bring your lunch. 12-1pm. Cobb County Water Lab, Careers 3.0: Convergence of Education, Work and Careers 662 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070 or presented by Cobb Chamber and the University of Phoenix. cobbmastergardeners.org. This seminar explores how individuals, businesses and higher education institutions can prepare for the careers of the future. The REVEAL, opening night celebration of the 2012 Art & Design 8-10am. Members: $20 online (by noon, September 10) or $25 at Show House, showcasing 21 beautifully styled rooms transformed door. General admission: $40. Cobb Chamber of Commerce, by 28 accomplished designers at The Park at Anderson Farms. 240 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 This annual fundraiser benefits the Marietta/Cobb Museum of or www.cobbchamber.org. Art. Dine on seasonal fare while mingling with Show House interior designers and regional artists. 7-11pm. $75/person. Cocktail September 13 & 17 attire. Shuttle service will transport guests from the parking lot Hunger Games Challenge, open to middle and high school at 670 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta starting at 6:45pm. More info, students. An afternoon of Hunger Games-themed challenges including Show House hours: www.artanddesignshowhouse.com. from 4-5:30pm, which will be followed by a viewing of The Hunger Games on the big screen at 5pm the following Monday, September 14-15 September 17. Donation of a non-perishable food item for a Fall Festival with activities for children ($5/child, $15 max/family), local food bank requested. Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, live music, craft show and sale, and famous BBQ. Free. 9am- Marietta. More info: 770-528-2320. 3pm. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-2976 or www.epres.org. East CobbeR September 14-16, 21-23 Like Us On facebook To Kill a Mockingbird presented by Young Actors Playhouse. Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel comes to the stage with its warmth and humor, despite dealing with the serious issues of rape and racial inequality. Friday-Saturday: 6pm. Sunday: 2pm. Young Actors Playhouse, 3372 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 678-910-0780 or [email protected]. Oct 5 - Oct September 15 17th Annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival. The Candy Parade starts at 10am and will travel southbound along Johnson Ferry Road from Fidelity Bank to the Fountains of Olde Towne, site of Shopping. the Festival with entertainment, food, and fun activities for the in-store Events. whole family. More info: 770-640-7070 or www.eastcobber.com. Local, original Art. 21st Annual Marietta StreetFest presented by the Marietta *plus* Museum of History featuring Georgia antique dealers, artisans, and attractions as well as the Marietta Square Farmers Market Aug 3 - Sept - Aug 7 Artists’ Alley @ the art forum (9am-noon), the Trash or Treasure Show, and the popular At dupre’s Antique Market Presenting Hubcaps and History Classic Car Show (10am-3pm), collectibles, food, plus the Marietta Grassroots Festival (2-8pm). 9am-8pm. A Juried Exhibition sponsors $5/adults. $3/students & seniors. Free/under 5. Marietta Square.

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Nutty Nature Day. Enjoy a day of nature-themed shows, crafts and stories. 11am-3pm. See website for activity schedule. Admission: $8/adults; $6/seniors; $5/ages 3-12. Free/ages 2

- Jun 1 & under. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.

Atlanta Smooth Music (Jazz) Festival, the Atlanta area’s only all day outdoor smooth jazz music experience, where you can

Dates: bring your own food and beverages, and enjoy great music under the sun and stars. Doors open at 12:30pm. Show starts at 5-9 pm each day of show 1:30 pm. Lawn: $30. Reserved seating: $58-$62. VIP Table: $85/ www.artwaLKmarietta.com seat (table seats 4). No lawn chairs permitted. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 2012 4 Apr 6 - May 770-819-7765 or www.smoothjazzgrooves.com.

24 September 2012 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com September 15-16 46th Annual Roswell Arts Festival featuring continuous performing arts as well as artwork and crafts for sale. Free. 10am-6pm. Roswell Town Square , corner of Hwy 9 & 120. More info: 770-640-3253 or www.roswellartsfestival.com.

September 16 3rd Annual Constitution Day Festival of Georgia. A free family festival celebrating America’s birthday. Enjoy live music, # performances from local student groups, Founding Father The re-enactors, speakers and the Walk Thru the Constitution 1 Challenge. 12:30-6pm. Marietta Square. More info: Longest- www.constitutiondayfestivalofga.com. RUnnIng September 18 Autumn in Your Garden presented by Cobb Master Gardeners. AMeRICAn Find out how to get your landscape ready for the winter. Plant bulbs now to ensure a beautiful yard in spring. Use clippings and MUsICAL pruning from your fall clean up for decorations in your home and in Broadway landscape. 6:30-7:30pm. Free but registration required. East History! Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: Ansie Krige, 770-509-2730 or [email protected].

September 20 Meet and Greet: Author Jeffrey Stepakoff, best-selling author, screenwriter and professor will talk about the craft of writing and his new book, The Orchard, copies of which will be available for sale. 11am-12pm. Free but registration is required. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: Ansie Krige, 770-509-2730 or [email protected].

Brown Bag Banter: Once a Marine, Always a Marine. Speaker Mary Ann Fitzpatrick will tell how she survived life as a woman Marine in the 1950s. 11:30am-12:30pm. $7. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or www.mariettahistory.org.

September 20-30

North Georgia State Fair. This fair is the largest in metro Atlanta, T ma N attracting nearly 300,000 people each year. Various amusement rides and booths, flower shows, farm animals and concerts.

Monday-Thursday: 4-11pm. Friday: 4pm-midnight. Saturday: PHOTO BY Na O mi Kal 10am-midnight. Sunday: 12:30-10pm. $7. Free/ages 10 & under. $3 parking. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8989 or www.northgeorgiastatefair.com.

September 21 Al Jarreau & Ramsey Lewis present an evening of music born out of the African-American experience, celebrating the blend of jazz, blues, gospel and R&B that, along with cultural, political and stylistic elements from our American history, create the music called soul. These two celebrated stars took jazz, merged it with soul and made the result their own signature sounds. 8:30pm. $40-$100. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/ tickets: www.cobbenergycentre.com or www.ticketmaster.com. On Sale Now!

September 21-22, 28-30, October 5-6 OCTOBER 4-7 Hamlet presented by North Fulton Drama Club. Come early for a picnic on the lawn starting at 7pm. Performance begins at Call 800-745-3000 8pm, except September 30: 4pm. Free, $5 donation suggested. Ticketmaster.com or visit the Centre’s box office Tables for six available for rent. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Groups of 15+ call 770-916-2855. Drive, Roswell. More info: 678-561-2273 or GAS-SOUTHBROADWAYSERIES.COM www.northfultondramaclub.org. www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR September 2012 25 Community Calendar

September 21-23 September 22 29th Annual Atlanta Fall Home Show. Take advantage of one- Play It Again Flea Market hosted by Sprayberry Band Boosters stop and comparison shopping where you can see the actual Association to benefit the Sprayberry High School Band. New products, talk with the experts and learn about new trends. and used items, crafts, antiques, games, live entertainment, Friday-Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: Noon-6pm. General food, and more. 8am-3pm. Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 admission: $10. Children ages 12 and under and seniors 65+ Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Bill Boyd, 770-905-4543, with valid ID: Free. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, or [email protected]. Atlanta. More info: 770-798-1997 or www.atlantahomeshow.com. Community FunFest with arts and crafts, food, music, treasure sale, children’s games and vendors. 9am-4pm. Free. September 21-23, 27-30, October 4-7 Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 4495 Sandy Anything Goes presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-993-4919 or When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette www.wesleychapelumc.com. and convention head out the portholes as two MORE unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love with ONLINE! Lewis and Clark…a Great American Adventure, the a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic story of Lewis and Clark’s expedition in search for disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. For late-breaking events the Northwest Passage as discussed by Quentin M. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. Adults: this month, visit Thomas, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, noted historian $33.05-$54.25. Students/Seniors: $27.75-$48.95. Earl www.eastcobber.com and teacher who has visited and lived in virtually all the Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. western areas about which he speaks. In a storytelling More info/tickets: 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre. com, or www.earlsmithstrand.org. manner, he brings history alive with many side lights and tidbits that make the stories interesting and educational. 2pm. September 22 Free. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2725. 8th Annual Hot Lips Hustle 5K benefiting The Smile Train. This race was founded by a 12-year old Marietta girl who was born with cleft and wanted to help children who otherwise cannot afford YMCA Middle School Night open to all middle schoolers. Enjoy treatment. To date this event has helped fund surgeries for music, games, and hanging out in a safe and fun environment. 172 children. 7am: Registration. 8am: Race start. $20. $25/ 7-10pm. $5/members. $10/program members & community. phantom runner. Race starts at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Northeast Cobb YMCA, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 2922 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info/to register: More info: 678-569-9622. www.hotlipshustle.com or www.active.com. Don’t Miss Atlanta’s BESTBEST BlockBlock Party!Party! Sat. October 13 Mercer University, Atlanta Campus 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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September 22-23 September 28 Rare & Antique Book Fair presented by the Georgia Antiquarian Drum Circle. Professional drum leader Chuck Cogliandro Booksellers Association. Dealers will bring together their rare leads the rhythm as you take part in one of the most basic books, manuscripts, autographs, prints, maps, finely bound celebrations of music. All experience levels. Spectators volumes and ephemera. Lectures and exhibits as well. Saturday: welcome. Bring your own drum or rhythm instrument. 8-10pm. 10am-5pm. Sunday: 11am-4pm. $5/adults for 2 days. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Free/12 & under. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org. Parkway, Marietta. More info: Jim Strawn, 404-936-7737. September 28-30 September 23 “Angels of Life” Hair & Fashion Show benefiting Georgia Anime Weekend Atlanta, one of the most popular Japanese Transplant Foundation. Enjoy guest speakers, hors d’oeuvres, animation (anime) & comics (manga) conventions in the U.S., cocktails, dancing, music and the gift of life inspiring hair and with video rooms, dealers, costume contest, panels, workshops, fashion show designed by Three-13’s artistic team. 5-10pm. artist alley, and a formal ball on Friday ($30). 12pm Friday – 5pm General admission: $49 (includes complementary general Sunday. $50/weekend. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria parking). VIP tickets: $79 & $99. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Parkway, Atlanta. More info: www.awa-con.com. Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-426-0313 or www.three-13.com/angels-of-life.html. September 28-30, October 4-6 Scorned and Touched,a macabre double feature by Raymond September 24 Fast presented by Out of Box Theatre. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm. 2012 Cobb Chamber/AT&T Business Open Golf Tournament. Sunday: 3pm. $16.52. Alley Stage (formerly Theater in the Four-person Ft. Lauderdale scramble shotgun start at 11am. Square), Powder Springs Street SW & Anderson Street, Marietta. Registration/driving range open at 9am. 11am shotgun start. More info/tickets: 770-633-9878, www.outofboxtheatre.com, or Award reception follows with food, drink, and prizes. $250/player www.brownpapertickets.com. or $1,000/foursome. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org. September 28 – October 1 The Great Roswell Paint Out and Artists Exhibition. Watch artists September 25 – December 5 paint at select sites along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell Georgia Nature Photographers Association Exhibit, a juried and in Roswell’s historic district. Meet the Artist Reception at exhibition of wildlife, landscape and macro images representing Roswell Academy (2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway, Roswell) a sample of the best work by the more than 300 members of the GNPA, part of the Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival. October 1, 7:30pm-9pm, open to the public. Meet the artists, Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: Noon-5pm. Admission: see their works for sale. Exhibition continues until October 21. $8/adults; $6/seniors; $5/ages 3-12. Free/ages 2 & under. More info: 770-640-3253 or www.visitroswellga.com. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org. September 29 All Lit Up, a lively presentation by Lauretta Hannon, bestselling September 26-27 author of The Cracker Queen – A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful HR Academy presented by Cobb Chamber and Fisher & Phillips Life and “the funniest woman in Georgia” according to Southern LLP. This two-day academy will cover a variety of topics in the Living. Fundraiser for the Marietta Museum of History. Will feature field of Human Resources and qualifies for HRCI credit. 7:45am- the only pre-publication reading from Hannon’s upcoming book. 12pm each day. Registration required. $50/chamber members. $10 admission includes access to all museum exhibits. 2pm. $100/general admission. Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 240 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info/to register: Jan Russell, 770-794-5710 or www.thecrackerqueen.com. 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org. Marietta Derby Darlins – Female Flat Track Roller Derby double September 27 header bombshell brawl. Balsam Mountain Rollergirls vs. The Nature Club Monthly Potluck. Connect with people who Kannapolis Rollergirls at 4pm. Torpedo Bay vs. Marietta Derby love nature. Speaker will be “Bug Man” Henning Von Schmeling Darlins at 6:30pm. Doors open at 3:30pm. $14.45. Cobb Civic who will present a fascinating program on insects. Bring a Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info/tickets: vegetarian dish to share. 7-9pm. $10/general public. $5/ www.mariettaderbydarlins.com. members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson. Cast aside all prejudices as Jethro YOUR INDEPENDENT Tull’s singer/flutist/composer Ian Anderson explains what led him INSURANCE AGENCY to revisit the Prog(ressive) Rock genre some 40 years after the Tull 2858 Johnson Ferry Rd. album, Thick As A Rock. 8pm. $43-$83. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info/ Top Rated Companies tickets: 770-916-2800, www.ticketmaster.com, or Saving AND Service www.cobbenergycentre.com.

September 28 770-552-9991 Glover Park Evening Concert Series: Atlanta Pleasure Band www.signatureins.com performing R&B. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner or dine in Family Owned for 25 Years one of the many fine restaurants on the square and enjoy a free concert. Blankets and lawn chairs allowed after 4pm. Concert auto • home • life • medical • business at 8pm. Tables available for rent. Marietta Square. More info: For All Your Family Insurance Needs! 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov. www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR September 2012 27 Community Calendar

September 29-30 October 6 3rd Annual International Fall Festival featuring American, Russian Ryder 5K & Festival sponsored by the Rally Foundation held in and Georgian foods, Russian tearoom, live music, an outdoor honor of Ryder Ewing who was diagnosed with a brain tumor just market, church tours, and fun activities for children. Saturday: 4 months shy of her second birthday. After more than a year of 10am-5pm. Sunday: 11:30am-5pm. $1 admission includes chemotherapy and numerous other therapies, Ryder is cancer entry for door prizes. St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church, 1765 free today. Proceeds will help fund research specific to Ryder’s Woodstock Road, Roswell. More info: 770-640-1780 or tumor to give her a parachute for the future. 7am: Registration. www.stmaryofegypt.org. 8am: Race start. $20 online or $25 day of. Dodgen Middle School, 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta. More info/to register: September 30 www.ryder5k.org or www.active.com. Whole Hawg Happenin’ BBQ and Music Fest with great BBQ and nd a variety of other foods from the best of Atlanta’s restaurants, 2 Annual Garden Gallop benefiting Smith-Gilbert Gardens. food demonstrations, live entertainment, beer garden, fun kid The 5K (8am) is a USATF Certified Race and a Peachtree Road activities, classic car show and more. Free. Food prices: $0.50- Race Qualifier. There is also a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (7:30am) st $5. Proceeds will benefit The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta/ and Tot Trot. Race starts at Kennesaw 1 Baptist Church (2958 Cobb Museum of Art, Gone with the Wind Museum, and Marietta North Main Street, Kennesaw) and ends in downtown Kennesaw. Museum of History. 11am-6pm. Marietta Square. More info: Pre-registration: $25. $30 day of race. Tot Trot is free. Race www.marietta.com/whole-hawg-happenin-bbq-music-fest. day registration starts at 6am. Pre-register online at www. gardengallop.com or www.active.com. Smith-Gilbert Gardens, Shreya Ghoshal, top singer from Bollywood (India), will sing in 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-919-0248 Hindi as well as several other languages. 6pm. $39-$250. Cobb or www.gardengallop.com. Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, th Atlanta. More info/tickets: 770-916-2800, www.ticketmaster. 19 Annual Habitat Road Race, 5K (8am), 1 mile (9am) and Habitot com, or www.cobbenergycentre.com. Trot for ages 5 and under. The course is flat and fast. Lots of pre- and post-race activities. Proceeds will be used to construct more October 1 Habitat homes by Mt. Bethel. $20 by October 3. $25 thereafter. Mt. Bethel Christian Activities Center, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Cobb Chamber First Monday Breakfast. Speaker: Chris Allen, Marietta. More info/to register: Ashley O’Neil, 770-314-0130 or Founder, Hunting for Heroes. Program: Public Safety Awards. www.active.com, or www.habitatroadrace.com. 7:30am. $60/general admission. Members: $25 online (by noon, September 26); $40 at door. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival featuring 50 Parkway. Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or antique dealers from 6 states and 50 local juried artists. Roaming www.cobbchamber.org. musicians, food and children’s activities. Proceeds will benefit the Boy and Girl Scouts, the Crabapple Community Association, October 2-3 and other non-profit charities. 9am-4pm. 790 Mayfield Road, Gifts Galore & More. A fun and unique showcase of local artisans Milton. More info: 770-241-1125, crossroadsatcrabapple@gmail. and businesses. Shop for distinctive gifts and handmade items com, or www.crossroadsatcrabapplefestival.com. including, fashion accessories, garden sculptures, jewelry, spa products, personalized gifts and much more. Tuesday: 11am- Blessing of the Animals. 10-11am. Front steps, St. James 2pm and 5-8pm. Wednesday: 10am-3pm. Somerset Division, Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: 3275 Somerset Trace SE, Marietta, 30067. More info: 770-428-5841 or www.stjamesmarietta.com. www.somersetgiftsgalore.com. 2012 Candlelite Concerts: Men in Blues. Bring a picnic and October 5 come early for best seating. Free. Tables available for rent. No Jazz, Jazz and More Jazz featuring Myrna Clayton and West lawn chairs. 8pm. Gates open at 7pm. Mable House Barnes Side Winds Jazz Orchestra along with John Jackson, Lara Belle Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: and the Infinite Sound Family. 7:30-10pm. Lawn: $12. Reserved 770-819-7765, www.mablehouse.org, or www.meninblues.net. seating: $20-$25. Table for 6: $120. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: Roswell Riverside Sounds: The Lee Boys, one of America’s finest 770-819-7765 or www.mablehouse.org. African-American sacred steel ensembles – gospel music with a hard-driving blues-based beat, presented by the City of Roswell. October 5 7-9pm. Free. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. More Chattahoochee Nature Center Concert Series: James Casto info: 770-641-3705 or www.roswellriversidesounds.com. with Nashville Songwriters Tour. Bring some food and friends, chairs and blankets, and enjoy a night of music. 8pm. Gates October 7 open at 6:30pm. General admission: $15 (no seats). Tables for Cheerfest – recreation cheerleading competition. 11:30am. 2-8 available for rent: $45-$160. Chattahoochee Nature Center, Admission: $5. Free/ages 3 & under. Cobb Civic Center, 548 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/tickets: 678-570-7865 or South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: Wendy Collins, www.homebydark.com. 770-528-8885.

October 9 Y Golf Event – Eagle Watch hosted by McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA, Northeast Cobb YMCA, Northwest Cobb YMCA and Carl E. Sanders YMCA Buckhead. 4-person scramble. Tee off Support Our at 11am. Lunch and awards reception following. $100/player. Canongate at Eagle Watch Golf Club, 3055 Eagle Watch Drive, Advertisers Woodstock. More info: www.ygolfevent.org.

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With the weather getting a little cooler, it’s nice to take your dog for a walk or run in a dog park. Dog parks provide a fenced in, off-leash dog area where well- behaved canine citizens can exercise, frolic, and play in The highest quality care a clean, safe area. Here are three area dog parks that & service cater to man’s best friend.

The following Cobb County dog parks are open daily James Davis, DVM dawn until dusk and closed each Wednesday morning for maintenance: Kerry Webster, DVM Adga Tamassia, DVM > Sweat Mountain Park 4346 Steinhauer Road, Marietta 30066 Named Best Dog Park in Summer by Atlanta Magazine. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm • Sat 8am-4pm Cobb County’s first off-leash dog park officially opened Sunday 1-3pm Pickup only on October 21, 2006. The dog park is located inside Surgery •Grooming • Training • Boarding • Adoptions Sweat Mountain Park. There is an area for large dogs and Vaccinations • Doggie Day Camp • Acupuncture an area for smaller dogs weighing 30 lbs. or less. The park www.montroseanimalhospital.com has benches conveniently located for the dog owners to sit and enjoy watching their pets play. For information, contact the Eastern District Zone office at 770-591-3160. (770) 977-9000 1028 Woodlawn Drive • Marietta East Cobb Near Johnson Ferry Rd. > Pitner Road Dog Park 2450 Pitner Road, Acworth 30101 The Pitner Road Dog Park is comprised of two adjoining Hole-in-OnePC_Layout 1 2/6/12 11:05 AM Page 1 but separately-fenced play areas for off-leash dogs with approximately 2 acres of space for larger and one acre of space for smaller dogs. The dog lots have both open- space and shady, wooded areas with benched seating Locally for dog owners. Each area has dog water fountains and “poop-mit” stations providing bags for owners to pick up owned and after their pets. There is a gravel access road and parking operated lot with 50 parking spaces. with 20 A combination picnic shelter (presently with four picnic 770.445.2215 years of tables) and restroom building sits on a rise and overlooks experience. the playground and dog lots. A multi-function playground for children ages 2 to 12 is between the picnic shelter and the dog lots and can be easily seen from the seating areas of both locations. For information, contact the 15% OFF Conventional Termite Treatments Western District Zone office at 770-528-8890. ANY NEW Termite Bait System Installations PEST There is another dog park just over the Cobb County line Quarterly Pest Control CONTROL in Roswell: (Including “Green” Pest Control upon request) OR Bee Treatments and removal MOSQUITO > Leita Thompson Memorial Dog Park Rodent Control 1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell 30076 SERVICE Owned and managed by the City of Roswell, this dog park Monthly Mosquito Management has .75 acres set aside for the big dogs and a quarter-acre Effective, Affordable - “Take Back Your Back Yard” $100 OFF set aside for the small dogs. Each area has water spigots FREE INSPECTIONS ANY NEW and “poop-mit” stations providing bags for owners to pick www.facebook.com/holeinonepestsolutions TERMITE up after their pets. There are also walking trails set behind www.holeinonepest.com TREATMENT the dog park to take your dog for a long hike. www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR September 2012 31 dining guide

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European Foods Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream European Deli D’Lites Ice Cream 3101 Roswell Road, #112 1100 Johnson Ferry Rd., Ste 365 Marietta 30062 Marietta 30068 770-693-9409 www.dlitesofmarietta.com Get meaty. Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm Mon-Wed: 11am-9pm Sun: 11am-6pm Thurs-Sat: 11am-10pm Get saucy. A locally owned and operated Sun: 12-9pm business dedicated to providing D’Lites specializes in serving a excellent specialty food service. low calorie, low sugar soft serve GET some. Goods from Italy, Germany and ice cream with over 30 rotat- all over Europe. European Deli ing flavors. D’Lites ice cream serves fresh, homemade tradi- can be enjoyed in many ways: tional Russian cuisine like hot fresh cones, cups, cakes, milkshakes breads, stuffed cabbage, red and ice cream sandwiches. beet salad and babaganoush.

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Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream Irish/American Mexican Vegetarian Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Keegan’s Public House Tijuana Joe’s Café Life at Life Grocery www.menchies.com East Cobb 690 Johnson Ferry Road 1453 Roswell Road Sun: 12pm - 9pm 4401 Shallowford Road, #136 Marietta 30068 Marietta 30062 Mon-Thurs: 11am - 9pm Roswell 30075 770-321-1233 770-977-9583 Fri-Sat: 11am - 10pm 770-640-1100 Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm/11pm on Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm >The Avenue at East Cobb, 4475 www.keegansirishpub.net weekends Sun: 12-5pm Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 Mon-Thurs: 11am-1am Healing, Wellness, & Healthy 770-973-9009 Fri-Sat: 11am-2am Food for the Mind, Body & Soul. >2960 Shallowford Rd, Ste 112, Sun: 11am-Midnight Choose from a variety of organic vegan foods. Enjoy healthy, deli- Marietta 30066 Authentic Irish pub with old cious, & nutritious all day buffet & 770- 971-6601 world atmosphere, great food, TWEET TWEET! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER salad bar. Customers help themselves to and extensive beer and wine an unlimited mix of fresh yogurt selections. and toppings at a unique self- serve station with more than 100 rotating flavors. Japanese & Thai 3101 Roswell Rd. • Suite 112 Fuji Hana Steak, Sushi & Thai Marietta, Ga 30062 • 770-693-9409 Yogolycious Frozen Yogurt 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1 Tradi 2100 Roswell Rd., Marietta 30062 Marietta 30068 tional 770-509-2345 678-560-8071 Homemade www.yogolycious.com www.fujihanaeastcobb.com Russian Food Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm Sun: 12pm-8pm Sat-Sun: 12-3pm At Yogolycious, customers are Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 4:30-10pm offered a selection of over 40 Fri-Sat: 4:30-10:30 different varieties of dry top- Sun: 4:30-9:30 pings, nuts and fresh cut fruit. A hibachi chef cooks right Best of all, they are known for before your eyes. A fun place to maintaining top notch cleanli- be for any occasion. ness and their employes strive to provide exceptional customer Italian service at all times. CAFFE FORTUNATO 255 Village Parkway, Suite 330 Fruit Marietta 30067 Meats • Cheese • Jarred Items • Homemade Breads • Beverages Snacks & Desserts • Espresso Bar • Hot Sandwiches! Edible Arrangements 770-951-1394 4880 Lower Roswell Rd., Ste 820 Daily: 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm (Fri-Sat till 11pm) Marietta 30068 Free Wi-Fi 770-579-7081 www.ediblearrangements.com mediterranean Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm Mediterranean Grill Sat: 8am-5pm 1255 Johnson Ferry Road Sun: 8am-1pm Marietta 30068 Delicious, high quality, artistically 678-996-0045 designed fresh fruit arrange- www.mediterraneangrill.com ments that are practical and Authentic Middle Eastern & healthy gifts and centerpieces Greek cuisine featuring kabobs, for everyday occasions and gyros, falafel, hummus, calamari. events. Cooked fresh to order. Dine in, carry out and delivery. BROADWAY DINER BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER Where Our Food is the Star!

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Recipe of the Month: Chiles Rellenos In honor of Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16 this year, East Cobber (and Mexican-born) Norma Padilla, shares her family recipe for Chiles Rellenos.

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS > 4 medium sized Poblano peppers Roast your poblanos until the skin gets dark. Once they are nice and charred, place them in a ziplock bag for 15 minutes. When they are cool > Vegetable oil to touch take them out of the bag and begin removing the skin. Make a > 1/2 diced white onion small opening on one side and remove veins and seed. Be careful, not to > 2 cloves garlic, minced tear them! Stuff the peppers with the cheese and corn or cooked ground > 4 eggs – separate white from yolk beef and olives. Close the > All purpose flour for breading opening with a toothpick. In a > Pinch of Salt and pepper bowl stir together the flour and > 4-8 toothpicks salt and pepper and complete- Cheese Filling ly cover each pepper In a mix- ing bowl, beat whites until stiff > 2 cups of Monterrey jack cheese, and add yolks Heat the oil in a shredded large skillet over medium heat. > 1/2 cup corn Add the onion and garlic and Beef Filling cook until tender. Cover each > 1 pound of ground beef pepper with a generous coat of > ¼ cup diced olives the egg mixture, then dip into flour and fry it until golden.

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of waterfowl habitat in North America, more than any other conservation organization in existence. This is equivalent to the states of New Hampshire and Vermont combined! This year, DU is celebrating its 75th year and the millions of acres purchased and devoted to waterfowl habitat have resulted in more waterfowl than ever in the US. The East Cobb Ducks Unlimited Chapter was started four years ago by a core committee of dedicated outdoorsmen. Of all the hunters in America, duck hunters can be Under their current chairman, Bryce Bennett, the East Cobb the most obsessed about their sport. The misery they rou- members plan a variety of activities, including casual get- tinely endure just to kill a duck often defies common sense. togethers, dinners, and hunting trips, all to help raise money Thankfully, those crazy water fowlers apply their enthusiasm to support the organization and its conservation efforts. As for the hunt to the preservation of critical habitat too. The Kurt Von Borries, a founding member of the East Cobb Ducks fruits of their obsession and dogged determination are some Unlimited, shares, “The best part of the chapter is the fellow- of the most inhospitable but valuable wetlands left in this ship and networking with other hunters. Many of our mem- country. There are several duck hunting groups that work to bers socialize and hunt regularly together after not having further the cause of habitat creation and retention, but none even known each other four years ago.” are as influential or successful as Ducks Unlimited (DU). To date, the chapter has raised well over $75,000 as Ducks Unlimited was founded in 1937 by three sport they approach another hunting season and their annual ban- hunters: Joseph Knapp, E.H. Low and Robert Winthrop. quet October 17th. This fall’s banquet will be at the Indian During the 1930s, the Dust Bowl decimated many wetland Hills Country Club. Cost is $110 which includes an outstand- areas, and waterfowl populations fell drastically across North ing meal and open bar, membership in DU, also door prizes America. These three men sought to reverse that trend with including hats, coolers and other DU items. Also offered at focused conservation and habitat restoration efforts to ensure the annual banquet will be raffle items including guns, local hunting and waterfowl enjoyment would be available for fishing guide packages, and hunting trips in Georgia as well generations to come. Today, Ducks Unlimited is the largest as outside the state. non-profit, private organization for waterfowl and wetland While many waterfowl hunters are members of Ducks conservation in the world. Unlimited, so are many birders and conservationists who As a non-profit, DU spends over 90% of monies raised do not hunt. There are more than 580,000 members of the on purchasing of waterfowl habitat that otherwise would be organization in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For destroyed by development. While DU’s #1 priority is water- more information on the East Cobb chapter and /or its annual fowl, 900 or more wildlife species benefit from their con- banquet, you can visit DU’s website at www.ducks.org, or servation work. DU has conserved almost 12 million acres contact Bryce Bennett at 678-538-7698.

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38 September 2012 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com High Holy Day Services Scheduled in East Cobb Area

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

Congregation Etz Chaim Temple Beth Tikvah 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta 30068 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell 30075 770-973-0137 • www.etzchaim.net 770-642-0434 • www.bethtikvah.com

Rosh Hashanah –Evening Service–6:30pm Rosh Hashanah –Erev Service–8pm Sunday, September 16 Sunday, September 16

Rosh Hashanah –Day 1 Rosh Hashanah –Day 1 Monday, September 17 Monday, September 17 high Morning Service (Shacharit) –8:30am Early Service–8am (doors open at 7:30am) Late Service–11:30am holidays 6th & 7th Grade Service–9:45am Family Service–2:30pm 8th-12th Grade Service–9:50am 9/17-26/2012 Family Service (2nd-5th Grade) –9:50am Rosh Hashanah–Day 2 Hang Out Hut (3rd-5th Grade) –11am Tuesday, September 18 Tashlich, E. Cobb Park & Hampton Woods Rosh Hashanah Service–10am Butler’s Gate–5:15pm Tashlich Service–1:30pm Evening Service (Mincha/Ma’ariv) –7:30pm Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 25 Rosh Hashanah–Day 2 Kol Nidre–8pm Tuesday, September 18 Chabad Of Cobb Morning Service (Shacharit) –8:30am 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 (doors open at 7:30am) 770-565-4412 6th & 7th Grade Service–9:45am www.chabadofcobb.com 8th-12th Grade Service–9:50am Family Service (2nd-5th Grade) –9:50am Rosh Hashanah–Day 1 Hang Out Hut (3rd-5th Grade) –11am Temple Kol Emeth Monday, September 17 Evening Service (Mincha/Ma’ariv) Shachrit (Morning Service)–9:30am –7:30pm 770-973-3533 • www.kolemeth.net Shofar Blowing–11:45am 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 30062 Mincha and Tashlich–7pm Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 25 Rosh Hashanah –Evening Service–8pm Rosh Hashanah–Day 2 Mincha Service–6:30pm Sunday, September 16 Tuesday, September 18 Kol Nidre–7pm (doors open at 5:50pm) Rosh Hashanah –Day 1 Shachrit (Morning Service)–9:30am Monday, September 17 Shofar Blowing–11:45am Yom Kippur Early Service–9am Mincha and Maariv–7pm Wednesday, September 26 Tot Service (under age 5)–3pm Early Service–9am Family Service (children 5-10)–4pm Late Service–12:30pm Yom Kippur Tashlich at East Cobb Park–5pm Tot Service (under age 5)–3pm Tuesday, September 25 Family Service (children 5-10)–3:45pm Children’s Blessing and Kol Nidre–7:15pm Rosh Hashanah–Day 2 Afternoon–4:30pm Tuesday, September 18–10:30am Yizkor Service–5:30pm Yom Kippur Neilah Service–6:15p Wednesday, September 26 Yom Kippur Shachrit (Morning Service)–9:30am Tuesday, September 25 Yiskor (Memorial Service)–11:45am Kol Nidre–8pm Mincha and Neilah (Afternoon and Evening Services)–6pm Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 26 Early Service–9am Late Service–12:30pm Tot Service (under age 5)–3pm Family Service (children 5-10)–3:45pm Afternoon–4:30pm Yizkor Service–5:30pm Neilah Service–6:15pm www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR September 2012 39 Zonings and Variances for September

The following is a list of zonings to be reviewed by the Petition V-67: Atlas Pools, represented by John Gulya, Planning Commission on Thursday, September 6, at requests to: 1) waive the maximum impervious surface 9am. The Board of Commissioners will vote on these limit of 35% to allow 40%; 2) waive the front setback (Old zonings Tuesday, September 18, at 9am. These listings Canton Road) from required 40 feet to 33 feet (existing); are provided by the East Cobb Civic Association. For and 3) waive the major side setback (Nirmal Court) from comments and final actions by these organizations, required 25 feet to 15 feet (existing). Property is located please visit www.eastcobb.net. at the northwest corner of Nirmal Court and Old Canton Road (3415 Nirmal Court). Size of tract: 0.366 acre. Petition Z-36: Donald K. Nix, represented by Garvis Sams Current zoning: R-15. Reason: Pool. of Sams, Larkin & Huff, requests a rezoning from GC to NRC for Light Auto Repair. Located at the south side of Petition V-70: JP Morgan Chase Bank, represented by Freeman Road east of Johnson Ferry Road. Size of tract: John Moore, requests a variance to allow an accessory 1.0 acre. Current zoning: GC. Proposed Use: Light Auto structure (proposed drive up ATM approximately 1,288 Repair. sq. ft.) to be located in front of the primary structure. Property is located on the north side of Roswell Road east The following is a list of variances to be reviewed by the of Johnson Ferry Road (4281 Roswell Road). Size of tract: Board of Zoning Appeals and Variances Wednesday, 7.735 acres. Current zoning: PSC. Reason: ATM. September 12, at 1pm. Petition V-72: Glenn and Kristin Shaw, represented by Petition V-64: Yogendra Patel, representing himself, Kevin Moore, request to: 1) waive the rear setback for an requests to allow accessory structures (8 x 12 foot “shed,” accessory structure over 144 square feet (proposed 512 approximately 9 x 29 foot “metal storage building,” 20 x sq. ft. pergola) from the required 35 feet to 25 feet; and 30 foot “metal building,” and an approximately 10 x 30 2) waive the maximum impervious surface limit of 35% to foot “wood storage building”) to the side of the primary allow 43%. Property is located on the west side of Reston structure. Property is located on the east side of Sandy Mill Lane north of Paper Mill Road (512 Reston Mill Lane). Plains Road north of Kinjac Drive (2690 Sandy Plains Size of tract: 0.32 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Reason: Road). Size of tract: 0.67 acre. Current zoning: GC. Pergola. Reason: Existing Storage Units. Petition V-74: Wendy’s International, represented by Petition V-65: Lily Estates, LLC, represented by Abdul K. Parks Huff, requests to waive the maximum impervious Amer, requests to waive the minimum lot width at front surface limit of 70% to allow 88.4%. Property is located between Roswell Road and Lecroy Drive east of Barnes setback from the required 75 feet to 26 feet in order Mill Road (2238 Roswell Road). Size of tract: 0.68 acre. to allow for subdivision of property to create second Current zoning: GC. Reason: Parking. lot. Property is located on the east side of Old Canton Road south of Roswell Road (1060 Old Canton Road). Petition V-75: David and Nathalie Bernstein, representing Size of tract: 1.089 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Reason: themselves, request to waive the rear setback from Subdivide property into 2 lots. the required 30 feet to 27 feet to allow encroachment of recently added screened rear porch and fireplace. Petition V-66: Parag or Smita Doshi, representing Property is located on the south side of Corina Place, themselves, request to: 1) waive the rear setback for a north of Shallowford Road (4734 Corina Place). Size of pool and hot tub and associated patio/steps from the tract: 0.47 acre. Current zoning: PRD. Reason: Existing required 5 feet to 2 feet; 2) waive the side setback for a Porch & Fireplace. pool and hot tub and associated patio/steps from the required 5 feet to 1 feet; and 3) waive the maximum This information was provided by the East Cobb Civic impervious surface limit of 35% to allow 56%. Property is Association, Inc. The East Cobb Civic Association will meet located on the east side of Saints Drive south of Lower at 7pm, Wednesday, September 20th, at the East Cobb Roswell Road (852 Saints Drive). Size of tract: 0.37 acre. Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Current zoning: R-20/OSC. Reason: Existing Pool & Spa. All are welcome. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206.

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One person can make a difference. have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight Nowhere is that more evident than with back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp the story of the American Cancer out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take Society Relay For Life, which began turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team in Tacoma, Washington, as the is asked to have a representative on the track at all times City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are Against Cancer. In the mid-1980s, Dr. overnight events up to 24 hours in length. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal sur- Once again one person has seen the need to make a geon, wanted to enhance the income change and make a difference for the Jewish community of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to here in the metro Atlanta area. Realizing that many Jewish personally raise money for the fight by doing something he supporters were restricted from the annual Relay because enjoyed—running marathons. In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent it was on Shabbat, (the Jewish Sabbath, celebrated every a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at week from sundown on Friday to nightfall of Saturday), the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 Sheryl Blechner, Past President of Temple Beth Tikvah in miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk Roswell, with the support and encouragement of Steve 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That Gerson, current President of Temple Beth Tikvah, and Esther first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt’s friends, family, and patients Shultz, a Beth Tikvah member on the Relay of Life Roswell watched as he ran and walked the course. While he circled Steering Committee, approached the American Cancer the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others Society with the idea of a separate relay that, while not faith could take part. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event based, would consider and respect the needs of those in that could raise more money to fight cancer. His 24-Hour the Jewish community who could not participate without Run Against Cancer has morphed into American Cancer compromising their religious beliefs. After four months of Society’s Relay for Life. research and due diligence, it was determined that there The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life- was no precedent for this anywhere in the world and thus changing event that gives everyone in communities across the Relay for Life Ruach Atlanta was born. Ruach (Spirit) is the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who the very essence of what the relay is about. It is about life, survival and remembrance. OPEN 7 DAYS Ms. Blechner approached the American Cancer Society with a three year plan. The first two annual events incorpo- rate the twelve congregations north of the Chattahoochee • Vegetarian and year three would see the event move to a larger • Gluten-Free venue and include the entire Jewish community. This year’s Steering Committee includes representatives from Temple • Living Foods Beth Tikvah, Temple Kol Emeth, Congregation Ner Tamid and Congregation Etz Chaim. The kick off for this ambitious event will be on October 14, 2012, from 1PM to dusk and, in keeping with the integrity of the original, will maintain the key components of the relay which will be an opening ceremony, a Survivor Walk and Survivor Dinner. With a participant goal of 20 teams of 10 and a financial goal of $30,000, the relay is destined to be the beginning of a tradition around the world. For information on creating a team and signing up for this inaugural event, please visit our website at www.RelayForLife.org/ruachga.

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We all expect blood to be there for us, but barely a fraction of those who can give do. Yet sooner or later, virtu- Local Area Blood Drives ally all of us will face a time of great vulnerability in which we will need blood. And that time is all too often unex- September 13 • 2-7pm pected. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 From its beginning, the American Red Cross has formed a community of service, of generous, strong and decent September 15 • 8am-1pm people bound by beliefs beyond themselves. The honor, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church spirit and resources of the American people come forth with 3155 Trickum Road, Marietta 30062 neighbors helping neighbors in need — during earthquakes, floods, fires, storms — and also for the deeply personal and September 17 • 3-7pm often quiet disasters that require a gift of blood. East Cobb United Methodist Church The American Red Cross could not collect the blood 2325 Roswell Road NE, Marietta 30062 needed by thousands of patients in the 130 hospitals it serves across the Southern Region without the help of willing September 17 • 9:30am-2:30pm volunteer blood drive sponsor groups. Blood donations are Wellstar Administration Building needed every day to help victims of accidents recover from 805 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30060 injuries, and by patients fighting serious blood disorders and various cancers. September 18 • 12-4pm Wellstar East Cobb Medical Center To give blood for transfusion to another person, you 1010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 must be healthy, be at least 17 years old or 16 years old if allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days) or made a donation of double red cells in the last 16 weeks (112 days). COMING in NOVEMBER: “Healthy” means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes EAST COBBER PET GUIDE or high blood pressure, “healthy” also means that you are being treated and the condition is under control. Drink lots of fluids 48 hours before donating. Bring a photo ID with you. If you have any questions about eligibility to donate please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit us at www.redcrossblood.org Donating blood has never been more convenient. In addition to the many business and community sponsored blood drives held each week in the Southern Region, individuals can give the gift of life at one of their 15 donor centers. There is a donor center located in East Cobb at 2145 Roswell Road #250, Marietta, in the Eastlake Shopping Center. The East Cobb Donor Center is open Monday through Friday: 7am - 7pm; and Saturday through Sunday: 7am – 3pm For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 770- 578-1977. For blood drives happening in the next 48 hours, you will need to call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule Loyalty. Affection. Tenderness. Playfulness. your appointment. The blood drives listed here are subject to Pets enrich our lives like nothing else. change. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS the day of the drive At EAST COBBER, we believe our one-of-a-kind to confirm time, date and location if you have not sched- companions deserve their own special section. uled your appointment online. Online appointments are That’s why every November issue, we publish the for whole blood donations only; platelet donations must be only pet care resource for East Cobb pet owners. made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Please see the follow- For advertising information, ing list of blood drives in East Cobb scheduled through the call EAST COBBER: 770-640-7070 month of September. www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR September 2012 53 seniors

East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for September All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is a listing of activities scheduled at the East Cobb Senior Center located at 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details.

Blood Pressure Screening A Beginner’s Guide to E-books September 4, 6, 18 Monday, September 17 and Monday, September 24 10am – 12pm 11am – 12pm. Free. Registration required. E-books are the next big thing in reading. They enable you 911 Presents: Autumn Safety Tips to carry your entire library in the palm of your hand. Most Friday, September 7 • 1:30 – 2:30pm e-book readers are about the size of a standard paperback. Free. Registration required. Today you can get hundreds of thousands of e-books free Join Cobb County 911 as they give you solutions to online and you can buy today’s best-sellers below the cost the many health and safety issues that come with the of paper versions. On day one of this two part class, we’ll autumn and winter months. discuss how to use the Kindle e-readers and then day two will focus on the Nook series of e-readers. Presented by Ice Cream and a Movie: The Hunger Games Mountain View Library. Monday, September 10 • 1 – 4pm Cost: $4/Cobb resident; $5/non-resident. Registration The History Corner required. Wednesday, September 19: Ancient Rome • 10am – Noon The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic future in the How did the Romans create wonders of architecture and nation of Panem. As a punishment for a past rebellion engineering way beyond anything ever seen before? against the government, the Capitol initiated the Hunger This fascinating program reveals the stories behind the Games, a televised annual event in which one boy and masterpieces that transformed Rome into the last superpower one girl from each of the 12 districts fight to the death of the ancient world. This documentary introduces the in an arena until there is one victor. Ice cream and Circus Maximus, Trajan’s Forum, the Baths of Caracalla, the popcorn for all! Pantheon and the Coliseum through digital effects so we can see how they actually looked centuries ago. Friday, September 21: Secrets of the Holy Land For every secret revealed in the Holy Land, hundreds more hide between its stones and in its caves. What makes this land holy and what beckons millions of pilgrims from around the world every year? Come learn about the mysteries • Assisted Living Memory Care surrounding some of the Holy Land’s most inspiring sites An Arbor Company Community including Mount Sinai, The Church of the Nativity, Galilee and Masada.

What would you do with Dine-a-Round: NINE Street Kitchen Wednesday, September 26 • 11:30am – 1pm Half a Million Dollars? Cost: On your own. Registration required. Meet at the restaurant – 982 Canton Street/Downtown Arbor Terrace of East Cobb just invested Roswell. in a major renovation, offering you over $500,000 worth of improvements! Balance: Steady as We Go! Wednesday, September 26 • 1 – 2pm • New Activity Amenities, Gardens and Patios Free. Registration required. One bad fall can mean a lengthy hospital stay, painful • Updated Memory Care Neighborhood rehabilitation, a loss of independent life, or worse. The good • New Rehabilitation & erapy Room news is that there are things you can learn to lower the risk of • New ALL INCLUSIVE Pricing falling. From head to toe, there are many strategies which can help improve your balance. Presented by Bev Stegman, And much more that will simply dazzle you! Foundation Therapy Center.

See for yourself-Visit today! Free Hearing Screenings Arbor Terrace of East Cobb Friday, September 28 • 9 – 12pm Free hearing screenings provided by Dr. Brett Greenblatt, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068• 770/977-4420 Clinical Director of Audiology and Balance Center. www.at-eastcobb.com

54 September 2012 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com seniors a taste of our classes Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels has a great opportunity for you to deliver meals to homebound seniors in need of this valuable service. Cobb Senior Services is in need of volunteer drivers in Marietta, Smyrna, Austell, Mableton and Powder Springs. If you have some time to volunteer as a MoW driver, or if SAMPLER you belong to an organization or business that would like to “Adopt-A-Route,” call Volunteer Services at 770-528-5381. CURIOSITY IS FEARLESS Cobb County is fortunate to have Meals on Wheels, a unique program, bringing homebound, frail seniors a hot MONDAYS 1-3 PM meal on a daily basis. Each day, Senior Services prepares 10/1 over 250 meals to be delivered to senior adults in Cobb CoMPutERS & CALLigRAPhy County. Our volunteers make sure that not only is a hot, Lynne Mock & Ruth Murphy nutritious meal served, but also that each client is made to feel special with personal visits. 10/8 tAi Chi, yogA & PiLAtES More information about Cobb Senior Services is avail- Phil Robinson & Emily Berreth able at www.cobbseniors.org. 10/15 BRidgE, MAh Jong & CLuB RooM Ron Poteete & Martina goscha NOW OPEN! 10/22 gREAt dECiSionS & hiStoRy dan Mcintyre & Jack Carew 10/29 oPERA, MuSiC APPRECiAtion & eBAy Barbara hammond, donna Angel & James daniel Come discover a lifestyle Courses and instructors may vary slightly. to look forward to.... course wraps up with dinner, • Live luxuriously in an Independent Living Cottage Home, or in the lavish dancing and live Music at the surroundings of a well-appointed Suite in our Main Residence, either independently or with assistance. olli fall social • Improve your health. In partnership with Chef Joey, our registered nurse, Jennifer, our Wellness Director, Christine, and our Activities Director, Sue, we invite you october 29th from 6-9 p.m. to pursue wellness. Utilize our Wellness Center to increase your mobility through water aerobics in our indoor, heated saline pool, or work one-on-one with staff to improve your flexibility & balance, to help you regain and maintain strength for active living. ONLY $39 • Enjoy an elegant lifestyle with linen table service dining, a full range of salon (BRing A fRiEnd foR onLy $19!) services, cafe gatherings, a full social calendar of fun events & activities, weekly housekeeping, laundry & linen services, scheduled transportation, beautifully 13 hours (10 hours class time; 3 hours social) manicured grounds with resident gardens, and life-enriching programming to 10/1/2012-10/29/2012 complement your new lifestyle. 5 Session(s), M, 1:00 to 3:00PM • Personal assistance is always available, and is provided in the privacy of your home. 10/29/12 Imagine all this, right in the heart of East Cobb. Sterling Estates was designed, 1 Session, M, 6:00 to 9:00PM developed, and is managed for you by four local partners with over 75 years Course# 132SoRi0051A of combined senior living experience. It was built with their own families & friends in mind. Why not share it with yours? STERLING ESTATES SENIOR LIVING KSuoLLi.CoM 4220 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30067 678.946.4454 770-499-3340 www.sterling-estates.com

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On Tuesday, July 31, East Cobb residents along with the rest of Georgian citizens participated in primary elections to vote for Republican and Democratic candidates for a variety of public offices. In Cobb County, 124,910–31.38% –out of a total of 398,052 registered voters exercised their right to vote. The following presents the vote tally for some local political offices.

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Total Total NO 85,515 68.80% YES 90,019 72.69% YES 38,789 31.20% NO 33,829 27.31%

Chairman, Cobb County Board of Commissioners Clerk of Superior Court Republican Candidates Total Total REBECCA KEATON 32,246 48.23% TIM LEE (Incumbent) 29,055 39.71% JOHN SKELTON 26,354 39.41% BILL BYRNE 19,403 26.52% JOAN DAVIS 8,265 12.36% MIKE BOYCE 17,042 23.29% Because the leading candidate did not receive at LARRY SAVAGE 7,666 10.48% least 50% of the total votes, Rebecca Keaton and John Because the leading candidate did not receive at Skelton were placed on the August 21 run-off ballot. least 50% of the total votes, Bill Byrne and Tim Lee were placed on the August 21 run-off ballot. RUNOFF RESULTS

RUNOFF RESULTS Total REBECCA KEATON 16,347 62.03% Total JOHN SKELTON 10,007 37.97% TIM LEE (Incumbent) 14,309 52.37% Because there was no Democratic candidate that ran BILL BYRNE 13,014 47.63% for the Clerk of Superior Court position, Rebecca Keaton Because there was no Democratic candidate that will take the post for the term beginning in January. ran for Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Tim Lee will remain as the current Chairman for the term beginning in January. State Court Division II, Post 2

Total Cobb County School Board Post 5 MARSHA LAKE 36,907 38.52% Republican Candidates LARRY BURKE 24,902 25.99% GENE CLARK 19,074 19.91% Total JOYETTE HOLMES 14,773 15.42% DAVID BANKS (Incumbent) 7,478 50.04% LISA HANSON 5,490 36.74% Because the leading candidate did not receive at STEPHANIE HENRY 1,975 13.22% least 50% of the total votes, Larry Burke and Marsha Lake were placed on the August 21 run-off ballot Because there was no Democratic candidate that ran for Post 5 School Board position, David Banks RUNOFF RESULTS will remain as the current School Board member for the term beginning in January. As of January 2013, Total Post 5 will include the following schools: High Schools: MARSHA LAKE 19,206 60.91% LARRY BURKE 12,327 39.09% Lassiter, Pope; Middle Schools: Hightower Trail, Mabry, Simpson; Elementary: Davis, Eastside, Eastvalley, Marsha Lake will take the State Court Division II, Post 2 Garrison Mill, Mountain View, Murdock, Powers Ferry, for the term beginning in January. Sedalia Park, Shallowford Falls, Tritt.

56 September 2012 East CobbeR www.eastcobber.com U.S. Representative, District 6 Republican Candidate promote establish

Total REP. TOM PRICE (Incumbent) 71,032 100%

U.S. Representative, District 6 Every Business Needs to Democratic Candidates

Total And we’ve got an easy way JEFF KAZANOW 10,313 51.07% for you to do so. ROBERT MONTIGEL 9,881 48.94%

The Democratic winner, Jeff Kazanow, will face the Republican incumbent, Rep. Tom Price, in the General Election to be held November 6.

Georgia House of Representatives District 44 Republican Candidates

Total DON PARSONS (Incumbent) 4,557 60.97% JOELLEN SMITH 2,917 39.03%

Georgia House of Representatives District 45 Republican Candidates

Total MATT DOLLAR (Incumbent) 6,162 58.03% CYNTHIA ROZZO 3,397 31.99% NICK JOHNSON 1,060 9.98% From print to web, EAST COBBER has all the resources you need to help Georgia House of Representatives District 46 your business grow in an Republican Candidates ever-changing business world, Total allowing it to soar above all the rest. JOHN CARSON (Incumbent) 5,650 67.88% MARTIN L. HAWLEY 2,673 32.12% We understand what it takes for a business to get noticed, Georgia House of Representatives District 46 so call us today and let one of our Democratic Candidate sales representatives show you exactly Total what we can do for your business. KEVIN ‘BIG KEV’ WEST 1,257 100%

On November 6, the Democratic candidate, Kevin “Big Kev” West, will face Rep. John Carson, the incumbent and winner of the Republican primary in the General Election. East CobbeR on Get the Scoop Call 770-640-7070 East Cobb You’ll be glad you did! visit eastcobbER.com trusted effective A place to find the latest community news. www.eastcobber.com East CobbeR September 2012 57 Sope Creek Creates Outdoor Learning Gardens Sope Creek Elementary School was recently the site perimeter of the school, and as teachers worked the of a “first of its kind work day,” bringing together parents, outdoor gardens into their curriculum they realized how community and 50 Lowe’s Home Improvement employ- useful it was to bring the classroom outside. Through the ees to build and renovate environmental education sites years bed spaces were increased, with Alternative Spring at the school. This effort brought to reality a long planned Break college students creating another gardening area. outdoor learning environment. Teachers continued to implement gardening projects into Over the course of three days, a team of employ- the curriculum on their own. The school’s option for using ees from Lowe’s “Heroes” program created two garden these growing spaces was limited though because they spaces on Sope Creek’s campus. The Heroes program had to confine the gardening curriculum to the school encourages employees in a location to team together, year and they needed more space. adopt a volunteer project with a local nonprofit orga- With these new spaces, recess and classroom time nization or K–12 public school and make a difference. are full of excitement as a dream of the school is realized Braving heat, humidity, and rain, the Lowe’s Heroes trans- – combining a love of the great outdoors with learning. formed outside school spaces into beautiful, functional See how the gardens “grew” over the course of con- and educational gardens. The new environmental sites struction by watching this fascinating time lapse video include a Five-Senses Garden with unique artist-designed http://vimeo.com/47293065. garden sculptures, a 3,600-square foot fruit and vegetable garden with year-round greenhouse that serves as an Thank you to all of the sponsors that made this dream outdoor classroom and an orchard of fruit trees. a reality: Lowe’s, Whole Foods Market, Keep Cobb How this dynamic learning space came to be is a Beautiful, Scotts Miracle-Gro, and Young Landscape great example of how an entire community, working Architects of Atlanta. together, can make a dream a reality. In 2006, Sope And very special thank yous to the visionaries who Creek partnered with Seeds of Nutrition to teach its stu- made this happen: Sope Creek parent volunteers dents about growing things, cooking healthy and eating Monica Anschel, Jason Evans, Leisa Holmes and Anne whole foods. Garden beds were installed around the Rood.

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AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday Atlanta World War II Roundtable. Cobb County Democratic Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every of each month. 1:30pm. East Third Thursday (Sept-June) of the Committee. Monthly breakfast 2nd Sunday. 10am. Various Locations. Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy month. 11:30am. Petite Auberge Saturday each month. 9am. Piccadilly Non-dog owners welcome. Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Restaurant, North Druid Hills Road Caféteria, 536 Cobb Parkway SE, More info: Dr. Dan Batchelor, Mary Johnson, 770-926-7881 or @ LaVista Road, Atlanta. More Marietta. More info: 770-420-7133 or 770-992-2362. [email protected]. info: 770-928-4579 or www.eastcobbdems.com. [email protected]. Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club. American Association of University Cobb County Gem & Mineral Dances on 2nd and 4th Friday each Women (AAUW) of Cobb County. “Aware & Conscious Birds” Society. Second Tuesday of month. 8-10:30pm. Mountain View Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Book Club. Mondays. 7-8:30pm. the month. 7:30pm. East Cobb Community Center, 3400 Sandy Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers Government Service Center, 4400 Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Marietta. Does not meet in July & Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More Margaret, 770-751-7210, August. More info: Bonnie Williams, [email protected] or info: Mary Ingram, 770-427-1108, or [email protected], or 770-971-6130. http://consciousness.meetup.com/203. Leo or Edna Morris, 770-445-9274. www.dudesndarlins.com. American Needlepoint Guild. Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday Cobb County Genealogical Society. East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters Second Tuesday of the month. evening. 7:00pm. John Knox Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm. and non-boaters are welcome. First 6:45pm. Cobb Public Library, Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free Mountain View Branch, 3320 Sandy Ferry Road, Marietta. Award-winning 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info: admission. Attendees pay for dinner. Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 50 voice, male, 4-part a cappella www.cobbgagensoc.org or The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, [email protected] 770-394-0065. harmony chorus. More info: Frank, . Marietta. More info: 770-364-3036 or 770-587-1264, [email protected], or Cobb County Republican Women. [email protected]. Anne Hathaway Garden Club. www.bigchickenchorus.org. Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. Third Wednesday of the month East Cobb Business Association. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference (except July and August). Marietta Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5 Luncheon and featured speaker. thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and Center, 500 Powder Springs Street. Educational Garden Center, 505 Third Tuesday each month. Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome. More info: 770-785-2522 or Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. 11:30am-1pm. Hollycrest Hall, 2235 1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More www.ccrwc.org. More info: Charlene Robinson, Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-7717. 770-971-7786. Cobb Marietta Retired Educators info: Susan Hampton, 404-218-6216, Atlanta Illini Cub. Professional and Business Breakfast Networking of Association. Second Thursday of [email protected], or social networking for University of East Cobb. Professional Referral every month. 11:30am. Luncheon www.eastcobbba.com. Networking. Second Tuesday each reservations required. Freeman-Poole Illinois alumni, families and friends in East Cobb Civic Association. Last the Atlanta area. Game watches month. 8:15-9:30am. C’est Moi/ Senior Center, 4025 South Hurt Rd., Café Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Smyrna. Contact: Carolyn Wilson, Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East at the Rose & Crown, 1931 Powers Cobb Government Service Center, Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Marietta, GA 30068. More info: [email protected] or 770-427-6840. Ellen Kelly, 404-713-2830 or 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. www.atlantaillini.com or Cobb Photographic Society. [email protected]. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or [email protected]. Photographers of all skill and ability www.eastcobb.net. Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy Business Network International levels are welcome. First and 3rd (BNI). Tuesdays. 7:30-9am. BNI Monday of each month. 7-9pm. East Cobb Civitans. Second and League. Second Tuesday of each 4th Thursday of the month at noon month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting is an international networking Marietta Enrichment Center, American for lunch at The Olde Town Athletic District HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, organization with chapters Business Center, Bldg. 700, Suite 702, 1395 South Marietta Pkwy, Marietta. More Club (behind Tuesday Morning & Suite 410, Smyrna. Membership open throughout the Atlanta area. info: www.cobbphotosociety.com or Sports-O-Rama), 4950 Olde Towne to all civilian and retired military with My Friend’s Place, 1205 Johnson [email protected]. Parkway, Marietta. More info an interest in supporting our men and Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Karley Barber, 770-977-2383 or 770-578-9901. women of the Navy, Marine Corps, Cobb Regional Republican Women. [email protected]. Coast Guard, Merchant Marines Third Tuesday, every month. 7pm. East Cobb Community Friends for and associated youth programs. Children of The American Revolution Cobb GOP Office, 799 Roswell Street, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. More info: 678-234-2310 or (C.A.R.). Now forming a new Society Marietta. More info: Neva Lent 443- Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. [email protected]. serving the East Cobb, Vinings, Sandy 324-5522. Meetings are in members’ homes Springs, Buckhead, Roswell and all of and vary each month. We work to Colored Pencil Society of America. Cobb communities. All children ages benefit CHOA with fund raisers and 1-18 invited. More info: B. Schilling, Atlanta District Chapter 107. First service projects. More info: Suzanne 770-643-1010. Monday of the month. 7pm. North Strickland, 770-992-2882, or Diane DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Ellwanger, 770-579-9510. Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Room 2 (second floor in the back), East Cobb Democratic Alliance. Dunwoody. More info: Nancy Third Thursday of the month. 6pm - Meet Your Future Clients, Guerine, 678-354-3590. Social. 7pm – Program. Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More Customers and Dad 2 Dad. A stay-at-home dads info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or group. Every Tuesday and Thursday. [email protected]. Business Associates 10:30am. Various locations. More info: Richard Collins, 770-579-5445. East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every Transforming East Cobb by Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise Danc’n Singles. A square dance club. South of the Border, 3605 Sandy developing business leaders First and 3rd Saturday of the month. Plains Road, Marietta. More info: through Networking and 8-10:30am. FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or Education with an emphasis Road, Marietta. More info: [email protected]. on Community. 770-943-6979. East Cobb Lions Club. Second The ECBA meets monthly and 4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm. East Side Baptist Church, 2450 Lower at The Hollycrest Hall, Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 2235 Sewell Mill Road, at Don Garrow, 770-955-6914. 11:30am for lunch, networking East Cobb New Horizons Band. and a great speaker. Monday mornings, 11:00am. If you are 50 or older, play a musical instrument Invite a guest to join you. and have been looking for a great place to make music, come join up! For more information visit Great people and good music! To www.EastCobbBA.com learn more go to our website, ecnhb. com or email [email protected]. 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East Cobb Open Networking. Marietta Lions Club. Second Northeast Cobb Business Association. Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. Professional Referral Networking. Thursday of the month. 7pm. Luncheon meeting 3rd Wednesday First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Every Friday. 7:30-9am. Capozzi’s Marietta Conference Center, 500 of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15. 7:30-9:00pm. St. James Episcopal NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road (next Powder Springs Road, Marietta. Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. to Michaels), Marietta. Free. More More info: 770-565-8230. Road, Marietta. More info: More info: www.polkstreetspeakers.org. info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711 or www.cantonroadba.org. [email protected]. Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday SACS (Singles and Couples Social each month. 1-3pm. Newcomers Northwest Atlanta Mothers of Multiples Events). Weekly dancing for singles East Cobb PowerCore Team. A are welcome. Pilgrimage United (formerly Cobb Parents of Multiples), and couples. No membership business referral network. Every Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains a parent’s club for families with or fees, just friends making new Thursday. 7-8:30am. IHOP, 3130 friends. More info: Nancy Kuhn, Road, Marietta. More info: expecting twins, triplets, quads, etc. Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More [email protected]. [email protected] info: Amy Caplan, 404-572-1278. Second Monday of each month (except December). 7pm. North Shakespeare Reading Group. First East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 12noon. Marietta Metro Church, 2305 Barrett Parkway, and 3rd Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm. Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills 32 N. Fairground Street, Marietta. Conference Center, 500 Powder Marietta. More info: 678-404-0034 or Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, www.nowamom.org. More info: Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474. Marietta. More info: 770-789-0623 Springs Street, Marietta. More info: or [email protected]. Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or Order Sons of Italy in America Marietta Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. www.mariettarotary.org. Lodge #2607. General membership Women’s four-part harmony chorus. East Cobb VIPs. A community group meeting 2nd Monday each month. Every Tuesday. 7:30pm. St. John for seniors. Fourth Monday of the Marietta VFW Post 2681. Dinner with Pot Luck Dinner (except June, July, United Methodist Church, month (except in May). 6pm. East VFW Ladies Auxiliary. First Thursday of 550 Mount Paran Road NW, Cobb United Methodist Church, the month with separate meetings August-dessert and fruit). 7-9pm. East Cobb Government Service Atlanta. Visitors welcome. More 2325 Roswell Road, Marietta. following dinner. 6:15pm. 140 Powers info: www.songofatlanta.com or Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, More info: 770-971-3643 or Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-0322. [email protected]. www.vfwpost2681.org Marietta. More info: 770-928-9314 or [email protected]. Sope Creek Garden Club. First East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every MOMS Club of Marietta North. First Wednesday of the month (Sept- Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Wednesday of the month. 10am. Parents Without Partners. Meeting June). 10am. Locations vary. Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy times vary. More info: Angela Dixon, More info: Karin Guzy, 770-955-1303 Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817. Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 404-422-0768 or pwpchapter698.org. or [email protected]. Marion Hegedes, 678-494-8887. Georgia Perennial Plant Association. Peach State Depression Glass The Foxtrotter’s Dance Club. The Third Tuesday of the month. Moms in Prayer. Dickerson Middle Collectors Club. Second Tuesday of 4th Friday of every month (except 7:30pm. Atlanta History Center, School. Every Tuesday at 1pm the month. 7pm. East Marietta Library, Nov & Dec-which is the 3rd Friday). McElreath Hall, 130 West Paces pm. Meeting location available 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 7:30-10:30pm. If you enjoy ballroom Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. More info: upon request. More info: Movita More info: 770-368-9790. dancing, come and dance to ‘Live www.georgiaperennial.org. Stallworth, 770-321-1783 or mo633@ Music’. Everyone is welcome. East Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance. comcast.net. Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Third Thursday of the month. Social Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Mothers and More, East Cobb 770-587-1160. hour: 6pm. Meeting: 7pm. American Chapter #270. Second Tuesday Legion Post, 921 Gresham Road, each month. 7:30-9:30pm. St. Marietta. More info: Bill Kalish, Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 571 770-298-9966. Holt Road, Marietta. Check website Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every as schedule may vary: Thursday. 10am. East Cobb Senior www.mmeastcobb.homestead.com. Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Bill Vermeer, National Association of Active and 770-971-6579. Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Second Wednesday of each month. Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation 11:30am. East Cobb Senior Center, for prospective members 1st 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Thursday or Saturday of the month. More Info: 770-973-2834. 10:30-11:30am. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Newcomers Club of Cobb County. Building F, Room F001, Marietta. Third Tuesday each month. 10am. Check dates: 770-740-8211 or Various social activities throughout www.happytailspets.org. the month for those new to Cobb County or just looking for new friends International Association of and activities. John Knox Presbyterian Administrative Professionals (IAAP)- Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Cobb County Chapter. Fourth Marietta. More info: 770-234-5068 or Monday of the month. 6:15pm. [email protected]. Meeting & dinner. Windy Hill - Marriott Hotel, Marietta. More info: North Metro Mothers of Multiples Oleta Herron, 770-661-2876. Club. Third Monday of the month. 7pm. Chicago’s, 4401 Shallowford Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Road, Roswell (corner of Johnson Post 976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am. Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Ferry & Shallowford). More info: Center. More info: Fran Jacobson, www.northmetromultiples.org. Sterling silver charms from $25 770-436-7456. North Metro Women’s Connection. Free Gift With Purchase Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Second Wednesday of each month. September 12–15 Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. More 11am-1pm. Part of Stonecroft info: www.cobblp.org or call 770-795- Ministries reaching out to the Receive a sterling silver PANDORA 1331 unchurched women in the area. clasp bracelet (a $65 US retail Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every value) with your purchase of $100 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: Highland Plaza • Marietta or more of PANDORA jewelry.* Thursday. 12noon. Marietta 770-335-6013. 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A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Career Transition. Third Monday of East Cobb Satellite of CHADD (Children Moms in Touch for parents of children Beginners/Alateen. Every Monday. the month (March-October). Second & Adults w/Attention-Deficit/Hyperac- at East Side Elementary. Every Tuesday. 8pm. Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monday of the month (November- tivity Disorder) Parental Support Group. 9:30am. Meeting location available 2281 Canton Road, Marietta. More February) 6:30pm: Personal resume 2nd Tuesday of the month. 6:30-8:00 on request. More info: Rachel Bloom, info: 770-973-5347 or reviewing, interviewing, networking, pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist 770-973-4705. [email protected]. and career assessment help. 7pm: Church (Room B109) on Lower Roswell Presentation. The Warehouse, 1st Road, Marietta. More info: Cappie Mothers Circle Group. Are you a mother Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Presbyterian Church, 68 N. Marietta Suttle, 404-368-9394, east-cobb@ raising Jewish children but you are not Support Group. First and 3rd Tuesday Parkway, Marietta 30060. More info: chadd.net, or www.chadd.net/300. Jewish? Free education and support of each month. 7pm. Room 334, Bill Lins, 404-558-1579, or Bob Sabin, through a 16-week course. Groups Johnson Ferry Church, 955 Johnson 770-795-9084, or visit www. Emotions Anonymous, a fellowship of are held in Marietta, Intown and North Ferry Road, Marietta. Men and fpccareersintransition.wordpress.com people who come together to work Fulton. More info: Suzette Cohen, women welcome. More info: 678-578- toward recovery from emotional [email protected] or 4888 or [email protected]. Caregiver and Share Support difficulties and discover a new way of www.themotherscircle.org. Group for Alzheimer’s. First Wednes- life. Tuesdays & Fridays. 7pm. Roswell Al-Anon. For family and friends of day of the month. 4:30-5:30pm. Arbor United Methodist Church, 614 Mimosa Mothers of PreSchoolers(MOPS). alcoholics. Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. Terrace, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Boulevard, Counseling Building, Wednesdays. 6:15-7:15pm. A place Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420. Roswell. More info: 70-330-1991. where moms can come to build friend- 345, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. ships and receive mothering support, More info: 770-587-0483. Codependents Anonymous. Mondays Families Anonymous (FA) for families practical help and spiritual hope. Child- & Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Unity North who have loved ones struggling with care provided. Mt. Zion United Method- Al-Anon Family Group. 7pm. Teens Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road, addiction. Every Tuesday. 7:30-9pm. ist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, 13 and older welcome. Temple Kol Marietta. More info: 770-578-6368. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry [email protected]. Marietta. More info: Paulette L., Compassionate Friends for grieving Road, Marietta. More info: 678-551-2433. parents, grandparents, and siblings. 770-971-1465. National Alliance on Mental Illness First Tuesday of the month. 7 pm. First (NAMI). Family Support Group for fami- Alzheimer’s & Caregivers Support Baptist Church, 148 Church Street, Families of Children Under Stress lies who have loved ones struggling with Group. Second Thursday of the month. Marietta. More info: Kathy Kelcourse, (FOCUS). To listen, inform and edu- mental illness. Second and Fourth Tues- 7pm. Sunrise Assisted Living, 1551 770-579-3512 or 404-539-4287. Email: cate, and offer programs for the fami- day of each month. 7-8:30pm. Hillside Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More [email protected] or lies and the child with special needs. United Methodist Church, Second Floor, info: Christa McLain, 770-509-2914. [email protected]; Last Thursday of the month during 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group www.tcfmarietta.org. school year. 10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 More info: 770-928-2762 Meeting. First Monday of each month Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More Networking Group. Open to everyone. Depression/Bipolar Support Group. info/to confirm meeting date: Angie, at 10:30am. Open to family members First and 3rd Thursday of the month. Second and 4th Wednesday of the who are assisting an aging loved one 770-234-9111,[email protected],or month. 6:30-7:30pm. First Baptist Church 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist www.focus-ga.org. both inside and outside of the home. Church, Room 339, 955 Johnson Ferry Smyrna, 1275 Church Street SE, Smyrna. Free respite care is provided for your Road, Marietta. More info: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren More info: 770-435-3231 or Peggy, 770- loved one while we meet. Aloha to 770-794-2978. Support Group. Second and 4th Tues- 955-3896 or [email protected]. Aging/Mt. Bethel Community Center, day. 7:15pm. Special guest speaker. Overeaters Anonymous. A support 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Divorce Care. 13-week session, August Transfiguration Church, Room 102, More information or to RSVP and January. Wednesdays. 6:30-8pm. group for those who suffer from the 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More need to compulsively overeat. Monday- 678-439-1177. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275. Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More Wednesday-Friday. 10am. St. Ann’s Alzheimer’s Association Georgia info: Kitty, 770-794-2978. Grief Share.13-week session, August Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Chapter Family Support Group. First and January. Mondays. 7-9pm. John- Marietta. More info: Betsy: Monday of the month. 10:30am. Mt. Divorce Care for Kids. 13-week session, son Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson 404-226-4931. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower August and January. Wednesdays. Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Kitty, Parents of Prodigals. For parents of Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 6:30-8pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist 770-794-2978. Dawn Reed, 678-777-7241 or Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Mari- struggling teens and young adults. [email protected]. etta. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978. Grief Support Group for those who Second and 4th Thursday. 7-8:30pm. have had a family member, friend or Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 John- Autism Spectrum Support Group of Divorced/Separated Support Group. other loved one pass away. First Thurs- son Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Fair Cobb County. Supporting parents with First and 3rd Tuesday of each month. day of each month. 7-9pm. Unity Brocard, 770-612-1197 or information and resources as well as 7:30pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy www.prodigalchildministries.org. social connections. Third Thursday of Mary’s Chapel, 4905 Roswell Road, Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. For each month during school year. 9:30- Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, [email protected]. 11:30am. Mt. Bethel United Methodist ext. 6018. persons with Parkinson’s disease and Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Grief Recovery Program. Mondays, their caregivers. Second Sunday each Marietta. More info: Divorce Support Group by Visions June 4-August 20. The Grief Recovery month. 4pm. Roswell United Methodist www.asgcobb.com Anew for women who are contem- Method Outreach Program will guide Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Bldg. A, plating or going through the divorce those who wish to resolve their loss Roswell. More info: Robin Cleveland, Babywearing Group. Koalamommas, process. First Thursday & 3rd Wednes- issues and move beyond their grief to 678-819-3915. North Atlanta’s resource for help, day of the month. 7-9pm. East Cobb a richer quality of life. Aloha to Aging/ Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: First support, and information about baby Government Center, 4400 Lower Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 carriers of all kinds. Meets monthly. Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Tuesday of each month at 10:30am. Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More Have you or a loved one been recently Meeting dates/time vary. More info: visionsanew.org. information or to RSVP 678-439-1177. Jennifer Worrell, 770-516-4192 or diagnosed with Parkinson’s? You are [email protected]. Diabetes Support Group offered by Loneliness Bereavement Support not alone. You and your caregiver are WellStar Health System. Second Tues- Group. Every Tuesday.12 noon. Pilgrim- welcome as we learn how to cope and First and 3rd Bereavement Support. day of the month. 6:30–8pm. McLaren age United Church of Christ, 3755 live with the diagnosis. Helpful tips and Wednesday of the month. 5pm. Counsel- Mill Office Park, 531 Rose Lane Street, Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More resources provide comfort and encour- ing Room in Parish Office, St. Ann’s Cath- Suite 100, Marietta. No registration info: 770-423-5959. agement. More info: 678-439-1177. olic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. required. More info: 770-793-7818. More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6020. Marietta Moms. For all kinds of moms Widowed Helping Others (WHO) . First and Domestic Violence Support Groups. - new to the area, looking for new 3rd Wednesday of the month. St. Ann’s Cancer Support Group. Second and Sessions in English and Spanish. friends, or just needing support. Daily Catholic Church, La Salette Hall, 4905 4th Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Wednesdays. 6:45-8:15pm. Childcare events for babies, toddlers and older Roswell road, Marietta. More info: Ann’s Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 available for children 6 weeks to 12 kids. More info: 770-956-0318 or 678- Pastoral Care, 770-552-6400, ext. 6018. Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More years. Children over 12 may attend 357-3661 or info: 770-794-2978. and learn childcare skills. More info: www.mariettamoms.com 770-427-3390.

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