Events and happenings: The Week of May 8

May 11—Congregation Ner Tamid to have open house for religious school

Congregation Ner Tamid, 1349 Old Highway 41, Suite 220 in Marietta, will have an open house for its religious school on May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

RSVP to Rob Goldstein at robert.goldstein@mynertamid.org. For more information, call 678-264-8575.

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Friday night lane closures on SR 280 in Cobb

Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will install lane closures on State Route (SR) 280 Connector/South Cobb Drive Southeast in Cobb County this weekend to continue resurfacing activities from the Fulton County line to SR 5. Resurfacing improves the condition of the deteriorating roadway.

Single alternating right and left lanes will be closed on SR 280 Conn eastbound and westbound throughout the project area on May 12 from 9 p.m. to May 13 at 6 a.m.

The project is scheduled for completion in winter 2023.

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Weekend lane closures on I-75 between Cumberland Boulevard, Northside Parkway

GDOT contractors will install lane closures on I-75 this weekend near Smyrna and Vinings in Cobb and Fulton counties.

These closures are related to a bridge preservation project on I-75 at three locations in Cobb and one location in Fulton County. Three right lanes will be closed on I-75 southbound between Cumberland Boulevard and Northside Parkway beginning May 12 at 10 p.m. to May 15 at 5 a.m. This project will replace or repair the bridges' concrete overlay, substructures and superstructures, and bridge joints. This $10.7 million project is scheduled for completion in fall 2023.

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Town Center CID bringing back Yoga in Aviation Park

The Town Center CID is bringing back Yoga in Aviation Park this summer.

Starting June 3, and continuing for the next five weeks, yoga in the park will take place every Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. The free series, led by REI Co-op instructors, is open to the public and participants of all skill levels. Weather permitting, each session is limited to 50 participants. Registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Parking is limited. Carpooling is recommended.

Aviation Park, a three-acre property adjacent to the Cobb County International Airport runway, is an enterprise between the Town Center Community and Cobb County.

For more information and to register, visit TownCenterCID.com.

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Free Resources for Senior Citizens Expo is June 2

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County is sponsoring a free event at which seniors can explore free and low cost resources that many of them do not know are available to the 55-plus population.

The Free Resources for Seniors Citizens Expo will be June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street in Acworth. The free event was a success when it was held last October in South Cobb.

To avoid standing in line, prior registration is recommended. Register at https://allevents.in/acworth/free-resources-for-seniors-expo/80002609916331?ref=smdl.

Special sponsors are the home repairs division of Meals on Wheels Atlanta, which offers free home repair and house rehabilitation to eligible seniors; and Georgia MemoryNet, which in partnership with Emory University is a statewide program dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

All income levels are welcome at the event. There will be assistance offered on Medicaid/Medicare issues and on how to best evaluate the various health insurance offerings for seniors.

Affordable housing is a big concern and at the Expo there will be representatives from a home sharing service that matches compatible seniors together so they can control their housing costs. There will also be information on senior independent living homes.

Hearing impaired individuals will be able to obtain free high tech phones, eligible seniors can sign up for free computer tablets and discounts for power bills will also be available.

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Avery Gallery to have closing reception for Ellen DeLoach

Avery Gallery, 390 Roswell Street in Marietta, will have a closing reception for Ellen DeLoach — Nesting: Loss, Triumph + Redemption on May 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Nesting is the second posthumous exhibition of paintings by local and nationally exhibited artist, Ellen DeLoach (1955-2015). The exhibit, featured in the main gallery, will have large and small-scale mixed media works not shown in the artist's lifetime. Additional abstracts, landscapes and figurative works will also be on view. There will be wine and light bites served.

For more information, visit https://www.artsy.net/artist/ellen-deloach or https://www.AveryGallery.com.

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54th Annual Georgia Mineral Society Gem & Mineral Show

Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta, will have the 54th Annual Georgia Mineral Society Gem & Mineral Show from May 12-14.

The three day educational event will feature amazing rocks, crystals, gemstones, minerals, and fossils from all over the world. Participants can choose from a large selection of beads, unique jewelry and jewelry-making supplies. There will be display cases by gem club members, demonstrations of gem and mineral polishing and faceting, grab bags, auctions and a scavenger hunt for kids with prizes. Free admission and parking.

For more information, visit https://www.gamineral.org/showmain.html.

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Town Center at Cobb mall to have Mother's Day Pop-Up Market

Town Center at Cobb mall, 400 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW in Kennesaw, will have a Mother's Day Pop-Up Market on May 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be gift, artisan and family vendors set up from Center Court to Belk Court. In Center Court, there will be music, performances and giveaways from DJs from Bach to Rock East Marietta.

For more information, visit https://www.northatlantaevents.com/.

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Jazz at the Strand: The Music of Ella Fitzgerald

The Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square in Marietta, will have Jazz at the Strand: The Music of Ella Fitzgerald on May 14.

A random drawing to perform at the Apollo Theater launched the career of the most successful female jazz singer of all time. Fitzgerald's beautiful ballads and energetic scat singing would set the standard for jazz vocalists. The event will feature vocalist Maria Howell. The Strand Jazz Series is presented in partnership with the Jazz Legacy Project and sponsored by The Manely Firm.

For tickets, visit https://thestrand.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/.

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Back in the Building — The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Musical

The Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square in Marietta, will have Back in the Building — The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Musical from May 16-21.

The Ultimate Rock N Roller returns from the producers of Elvis Lives, in an all-new production highlighting the music of Elvis Presley as seen through the eyes of super-fans that became renowned tribute artists. The show will feature not only several of the world's greatest tribute artists, but a live band. Fans will celebrate Elvis hits performed by Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest champions, as named by Elvis Presley Enterprises, including 2021 champion Pat Dun and 2019 champion Taylor Rodriguez. Carol Maccri Gossamer will also be featured in the Elvis movie years, performing her legendary tribute to Ann-Margret.

For tickets, visit https://thestrand.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/.

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Marietta's New Theatre in the Square to have Comedy Squared

Marietta's New Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue in Marietta, will have Comedy Squared featuring Lace Larrabee on May 19.

Larrabee is a nationally touring comic and former beauty queen from Atlanta. She was a semi-finalist on season 17 of America's Got Talent and was brought back for the finale to roast judge Simon Cowell alongside the Roastmaster General himself, Jeff Ross. She was also named a nationwide finalist in the Kenan Thompson's Ultimate Comedy Competition.

For more information, visit https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/theatreinthesquare/7138/event/1316387?embed=true.

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8th Annual Black Music Honors

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway in the Cumberland area, will have the 8th Annual Black Music Honors on May 19 at 6:30 p.m.

The 8th Annual Black Music Honors returns to Atlanta with co-hosts, actress LeToya Luckett and comedian DeRay Davis, in celebration of legendary artists who have contributed to the playlist of the African American soundtrack. Tickets for the live television taping are on sale now and available through Ticketmaster.com.

For more information, visit https://www.cobbenergycentre.com/events/detail/8th-annual-black-music-honors.

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Credit Union of Georgia hosts food drive for MUST Ministries

Credit Union of Georgia is hosting an in-branch and online Food Drive for MUST Ministries Food Pantry.

Non-perishable foods can be dropped off at any of the credit union's branches or one can visit the Amazon Wish List at amzn.to/3NPEUUB to purchase items. The items purchased from the Amazon Wish List will be shipped directly to Credit Union of Georgia and then delivered to MUST Ministries Food Panty.

For more information, visit www.CUofGA.org.

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Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre to have An Evening of Jazz

The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road SW in Mableton, will have An Evening of Jazz on May 13 at 7 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for performances by Will Downing, Gerald Albright, Alex Bugnon and Cindy Bradley. This is a rain or shine event. For tickets, https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E005E5BF6D461DF.

For more information, call 770-819-7765.

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Cobb Senior Services Expo and Marketplace is May 17

The Cobb Senior Services Expo and Marketplace will be May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE in Marietta.

There will be more than 100 vendors at the event covering topics like senior living, travel, hearing, safety and Medicare. Northside Hospital will provide health screenings on site. Seminars will include topics such as scam prevention and dementia. For the seminar schedule and list of health screenings planned, visit www.CobbSeniors.org. Admission and parking are free.

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Vendors sought for 2023 Cobb County International Festival

Cobb County PARKS is seeking food, arts and culture vendors for the 2023 Cobb County International Festival.

The festival is a celebration of the best traditional food, music and art from around the world in the community. This year it will be held on Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jim R Miller Park Event Center. Vendor applications are due by July 14.

For additional vendor information, visit https://www.cobbcounty.org/parks/event-centers/cobb-international-festival/get-involved-festival.

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Techno Talk: Mobile Devices

The North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 South Main Street in Acworth, will have Techno Talk: Mobile Devices on May 11 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Free, but registration is required.

For more information, call 770-975-7740 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.

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DIY Basket Class with Commissioner Sheffield

The C. Freeman Poole Senior Center, 4025 South Hurt Road in Smyrna, will have a DIY Basket Class with Commissioner Monqiue Sheffield on May 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants can learn how to piece together a bright and festive springtime basket just in time for Mother's Day. Supplies are included. Free, but registration is required.

For more information, call 770-801-3400 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.

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May Celebration of You

The Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street in Marietta, will have May Celebration of You on May 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants can update their spring wardrobe with inexpensive fashion tips and learn healthy self-care practices to refocus on themselves. An Italian lunch and dessert will be served. This is a fundraiser for the center. Cost is $18. Registration is required.

For more information, call 770-528-5355 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.

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Breaking Bad Driving Habits

The Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street in Marietta, will have Breaking Bad Driving Habits on May 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Prevent wear and tear kicking bad driving habits. Presented by the Cobb County Police Department. Free, but registration is required.

For more information, call 770-528-5355 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.

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Holistic Health with FiFi

The Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, will have Holistic Health with FiFi on May 15 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Fifi is a registered nurse who has 30 years experience. She believes in holistic nursing where the emphasis is not just on the physical aspect, but in all dimensions of wellness: biological, psychological and spiritual. Her classes will be centered on how to gain an optimal state of wellness. The focus will be on meditation. Free, but registration is required.

For more information, call 770-509-4900 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.

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Nutrition Lesson: Savory Salads

The North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 South Main Street in Acworth, will have a Nutrition Lesson: Savory Salads on May 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Free, but registration is required.

For more information, call 770-975-7740 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.

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Mother's Day Trivia

The Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street in Marietta, will have Mother's Day Trivia on May 16 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Participants can test their knowledge of well-known mothers and facts having to do with these special women. Free, but registration is required.

For more information, call 770-528-5355 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.

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Bingo Fling Fundraiser

The Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street in Marietta, will have a Bingo Fling Fundraiser on May 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Friends of Senior Wellness Center will hold their monthly bingo. Fee includes cards, markers and snacks. This is a fundraiser to benefit the center. Registration is required.

For more information, call 770-528-5355 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.

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Better Balance and Fall Prevention

The Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, will have Better Balance and Fall Prevention on May 17 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Participants can learn how to improve balance, maintain the ability to do daily tasks and decrease their risk of injury and falls. Presented by Wellstar. Free, but registration is required.

For more information, call 770-509-4900 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.

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Sunset Frog Walk is May 18

Cobb County Water System will have a walk on May 18 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. along the pond trails of Lost Mountain Park, 4845 Dallas Highway in Powder Springs.

While walking, participants can practice identifying frogs by their calls. The group will also record and report the species that they hear along the way. The event is free and open to all ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-frog-walk-tickets-33319672036. For more information, email water_RSVP@cobbcounty.org.

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Early Virginia 1607-1650: First Contact Between Cultures

The West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane in Kennesaw, will have Early Virginia 1607-1650: First Contact Between Cultures on May 19 from noon to 1 p.m.

Discover the early history of Jamestown and the Virginia Native Americans and the stories of Capt. John Smith, Pocahantas and Chief Powhatan from a realistic perspective by retired Library Specialist James Camp.

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Community Dementia Care Conference and Luncheon is June 1

The Alzheimer's and Dementia Foundation presents Educating Our Community Dementia Care Conference and Luncheon on June 1 at 11 a.m. at the Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street in Marietta.

The conference will deliver information about Alzheimer's disease, caregiving and legal rights. ADF will provide a free educational conference to the community where participants can learn from local experts and ask questions about topics such as: healthcare, caregiving, elder law, advance planning and the latest developments in Alzheimer's research. Care partners, individuals living with a dementia-related illness, professionals and anyone wishing to learn more about Alzheimer's disease are invited to learn, make connections and hear impactful stories by participating in the conferences.

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Pro Wakeboard Tour 2023

The Pro Wakeboard Tour is returning to Acworth this summer.

The Pro Wake Tour is the world's most dominant, highest-credibility professional wakeboard circuit. Comprised of four cash prize events, the PWT showcases the top athletes from Europe, Australia, Canada and the U.S. The event will be June 9-10 at Dallas Landing Park.

For more information, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

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Acworth City Clean Up Challenge

The Acworth Public Safety Cadets — Unit 4440 will have a City Clean Up Challenge on June 10 with Acworth Power and Public Works.

This will be the 2nd Quarter Clean up. Each Quarter the Public Safety Cadets partner with Acworth Power and Public Works to keep the City clean and stormwater drains clear of debris.

For more information, email Cpl. Mistretta at emistretta@acworth.org.

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Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration

Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration will take place at Logan Farm Park on June 17.

The event opens at 5 p.m. with performances and live music taking place before the Total Package Band takes the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. This concert is a celebration in observance of June 19, 1865, when the last African American slaves held in Confederate states were finally freed by the Union army. The City of Acworth invites the community to bring blankets and folding chairs to join this celebration of freedom and respect for all cultures. For more information, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

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July 4th Concert and Fireworks in Acworth

The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association will present one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in metro Atlanta.

Each year on July 4th, live music and fireworks take place at Cauble Park. Live music will start at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m., subject to change depending on weather. Participants without a parking pass, or if the parking is full, will need to park downtown and walk down to the park. Shuttles will not be running for this event. Handicap parking will be available at McCall Primary School and there will be a shuttle provided for those attendees. Handicap shuttles begin at noon.

For more information, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

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City of Acworth's Senior Luncheon

Every third Wednesday of the month will be the City of Acworth's Senior Luncheon at the Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street in Acworth.

Seniors can come for lunch and Bingo. This program is free to all seniors, but participants must RSVP to attend. Reservations will be accepted the week prior to the event.

RSVP at 770-917-1234. For more information, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.