Events and happenings: The Week of March 6
Mar. 6—Entrance fees fund safety improvements at Powers Island
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has announced the start of construction to repair the Powers Island step-down ramp at Cochran Shoals.
The park is using revenue from entrance fees to address safety concerns and improve the visitor experience at this popular river access.
The step-down ramp at Powers Island is an important access to the river for tubers, rafters and paddlers. The existing ramp is in critical need of repair. The project will use entrance fees to restore a safe river amenity.
Please avoid this area throughout the entire construction period and visit other local ramps to access the Chattahoochee River. The bridge leading from the parking lot to Powers Island will be construction access only and closed to the public during construction. The step-down ramp is expected to be completed and ready for the 2023 summer season.
Eighty percent of all revenue from Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area entrance fees or the local sales of the various Federal Interagency Passes stays in the park to fund this type of visitor-related project. The other 20% of collected fees goes into a larger, shared fund which can be used by parks with no entrance fee or very low fee revenues. A hundred percent of all entrance fees collected in national park units are returned to the National Park Service. Entrance fees at CRNRA have been used in the past to fund sign replacement throughout the park, the restrooms at Cochran Shoals, the BacteriALERT program and a boundary survey.
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KMHS to host dance for 400-plus students with special needs
During Exceptional Children's Week March 6-10, Kennesaw Mountain High School is hosting its annual dance for hundreds of students with special needs from across the Cobb County School District.
The theme for the dance this year is "Once upon a Time at the Mountain" and takes place March 7. The school has hosted the dance since 2001, which is coordinated by Kennesaw Mountain student volunteers. This year 200-plus KMHS students will serve as mentors during the dance.
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An herbal tea workshop at North Cobb Library
Participants can join a free herbal tea workshop, presented by Food Well Alliance and the Atlanta Botanical Garden, on March 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the North Cobb Regional Library.
Food Well Alliance is a collaborative network of local leaders working together to build thriving community gardens and urban farms.
Participants will be served tea and tea appropriate snacks as they learn about growing, harvesting and using herbs to make tea. The herbs that will be featured are mint, thyme, tulsi (holy basil) and sage.
Registration is required at https://bit.ly/3Jhqh9R.
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Community food markets returning to Cobb
Goodr Pop-up Grocery Market is returning to Cobb to help communities in need.
Goodr provides fresh produce, meat, shelf-stable items, milk, and other beverages through the mobile markets. This initiative aims to provide families with food to bridge the food insecurity gap.
Markets will be held on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m., starting March 9, at the Austell Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Austell-Powder Springs Road in Austell.
Future dates for the market are April 13, May 11, June 8 and Oct. 12. Registration is required to take part in each market day. To register, visit www.wellstarmobilemarket.com. Registration will open 5-7 days before market days.
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COAG Scholarship applications are open to college-bound seniors
Each year, the Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia accepts applications and essays from high school seniors in Georgia for one of its multiple scholarships.
This year, three $1,000 scholarships are being awarded. The scholarship committee reviews and rates the essays in anonymity. Submissions are due by March 15.
For more information, visit coagonline.org/coag-scholarship.
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Shaw park renovation to be discussed
Residents can tell the community what they would like to see for Shaw Park renovations using 2022 SPLOST funds.
Cobb PARKS and District 3 Commissioner JoAnn K. Birrell will have a community meeting on March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road in Marietta.
For more information, visit https://www.cobbcounty.org/board/events/4224/2022-splost-shaw-park-community-discussion or email jordan.wood@cobbcounty.org.
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Public Safety forum to engage the community
Cobb public safety departments will engage with residents at a forum on March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the county Department of Public Safety Training Center, 2435 East-West Connector in Austell.
Topics include active shooter response, future technology in policing, gun safety and more. Register to engage with public safety personnel and the community at tinyurl.com/4pcpndu6.
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Cobb Library Spring 2023 Book Sale
The Spring Book Sale will be held April 14-16 at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE in Marietta.
Materials for sale include books for all ages in both hardcover and paperback, DVDs, Books on CD and audiocassette, and magazines. Prices range from 10-cents to $4.
Hours for the sale are April 14-15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be plenty of free parking.
Acceptable forms of payment are debit, credit, cash and checks. On April 14 until 1 p.m. electronic devices are not permitted. Participants are also only able to purchase up to 2 boxes of items at a time on April 14 until 1 p.m.
All profits from this book sale go directly to buying more items for Cobb County Public Library's 15 branches and bookmobile. For more information, visit cobbcounty.org/library.
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Crafting Corner: Creative Scarf Making
The North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 South Main Street in Acworth, will have Crafting Corner: Creative Scarf Making on March 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Particiapnts can make a scarf in their favorite color with an easy, no-needles technique called finger loop. The event is presented by Atherton Place.
Cost is $7 to the instructor. Registration is required.
For more information, call 770-975-7740 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Frederic Chopin: Genius of the New Keyboard
The West Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Highway in Powder Springs, will have Frederic Chopin: Genius of the New Keyboard on March 8 from 10 to noon.
A new instrument appeared in the early 19th century: the Piano-Forte. It was the piano as we now know it and was a tremendous leap forward from its predecessor. The Center will discuss the differences and demonstrate how Chopin now only mastered the new instrument, but also became the most significant composer for piano in history even up to present day.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-528-8200 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Techno Talk: Being Safe Online
The North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 South Main Street in Acworth, will have Techno Talk: Being Safe Online on March 9 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Participants can join a class to learn various ways to stay safe online including password protection, safe searches and avoiding scams. Participants should bring their own laptop. The event is presented by the North Cobb Regional Library.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-975-7740 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Ask the Chiropractor
The Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, will have
Ask the Chiropractor on March 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Participants can join Highland Family Chiropractic for breakfast and an informational discussion on chiropractic care and one's health.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-509-4900 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Game Show Afternoon: Academy Awards Trivia
The North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 South Main Street in Acworth, will have Game Show Afternoon: Academy Awards Trivia on March 10 from 1 to 2 p.m.
The Academy Awards will celebrate its 95th year in 2023. Participants can come play a trivia game based on past and current Academy Award winners.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-975-7740 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Nutrition Lesson: Kidney Care
The North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 South Main Street in Acworth, will have Kidney Care on March 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
March is National Kidney Month. Participants raise awareness and focus on building paths to better kidney care.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-975-7740 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Guess Who! Women's History Month
The North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 South Main Street in Acworth, will have Guess Who! Women's History Month on March 13 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Participants can learn about 18 influential women through discussion and videos, then apply that knowledge with a group game of Guess Who.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-975-7740 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Celebrate Women's History Month
The Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, will have Celebrate Women's History Month on March 13 from noon to 2 p.m.
Participants can join the presentation "Remarkable Women of Marietta and Cobb County" and learn how their accomplishments impacted life in Cobb County. The event is presented by the Marietta History Museum.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-509-4900 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Pi Makes the World Go-Round
The Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street in Marietta, will have Pi Makes the World Go-Round on March 14 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Celebrate National Pi Day (Pi = 3.14) by eating pie. Participants can learn easy no-bake pie recipes. Samples will be provided.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-528-5355 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Learn CPR
The West Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Highway in Powder Springs, will have Learn CPR on March 14 from 10 to noon.
Participants can learn what they need to know to perform CPR. They will learn CPR for adults, children and infants; the importance of early use of an AED; effective ventilations using a barrier device; and how to respond to choking and other types of life threatening emergencies. This is an uncertified CPR course.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-528-8200 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Flower Power
The Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street in Marietta, will have Flower Power on March 14 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Participants can learn about planting spring flowers and planting small blooms in small pots that can later be transferred to a favorite spot. The event is presented by the Cobb County UGA Extension Service.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-528-5355 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
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Tuesday Movie Matinee
The Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, will have Tuesday Movie Madness on March 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Two New Yorkers accused of a crime in rural Alabama while on their way back to college call in the help of one of their cousins, a loudmouth lawyer with no trial experience. Fun fact — The entire movie was filmed in Jasper County, Georgia.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-509-4900 or visit CobbSeniors.org.
