Events and happenings: The Week of Sept. 24
Sep. 24—Check your vitals at free health fair
The community can get their regular medical screenings, flu shots and more at no cost health fair on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Masjid Alfurqan West Cobb Islamic Center, 3861 Barrett Parkway SW in Marietta.
Free services include body mass index, blood pressure, blood sugar, lipid panel, HIV screening, hepatitis C screening, dental and vision screenings, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines and lipid profiles. Participants can also get consulted for issues in the areas of asthma/allergy/immunology, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, mental health, nephrology, neurology, pediatrics, primary care, pulmonary and rheumatology.
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Marietta to hold ribbon cutting for Mill Street Plaza on Sept. 27
The City of Marietta will hold a ribbon cutting event for the newly renovated Mill Street Plaza on Sept. 27 at 4:15 p.m.
The plaza is located next to the Mill Street Parking Lot, 44 Mill Street in Marietta, across from the Marietta History Center.
The Mill Street Plaza was recently renovated to include historical panels detailing 1974 train derailment that occurred on Marietta Square. The Plaza includes an original Glover Machine Works Engine from 1916, new brick pavers, new landscaping, a new roof covering the engine and historical panels.
Immediately following the ribbon cutting, Keep Marietta Beautiful will dedicate a trash receptacle in honor of past Executive Director Joan Ellars. The trash receptacle is located within the Mill Street Plaza.
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Marietta History Center presents Color My Teacher
The Marietta History Center, 1 Depot Street in Marietta, will be showing Color My Teacher until Oct. 1 as it continues its Diverse Cobb programming.
Diverse Cobb programming focuses on many facets of local black history with the goal of educating the community on overlooked, difficult and complex topics.
Color My Teacher is a series of brand-new oral history interviews featuring black Cobb County educators such as teachers, counselors and principals who wanted to share their stories. This series was created by Tim Penn, who also produced the series Lemon Street Chronicles, which is a collection of oral history interviews of students who attended the Lemon Street Schools in Marietta.
The first installment of the Lemon Street Chronicles is available in the Museum store for $15. All interviews will be available to watch on the Center's YouTube channel in the future.
The Center will be showcasing a new educator interview each week. This project has been made possible by the support of Heritage Funeral Home & Chapel, the Cobb Sheriff's Foundation and the Sherry Harris Agency.
Educators showcased include J. Carter, Vanessa James, Mildred Howard, Preston Howard, Stephanie Howard, Sunday Wilson, James Wilson, Bill Scott, Gwen Hall, Pat McGregor, Gerald McFry, Lynn McBride and Josetta Walker.
A trip to the Center also includes access to Marietta 1899: Color Captured in Black & White. This special exhibit highlights the photography of New York photographer James Shaw and his visit to Marietta in the spring of 1899. The exhibit showcases never-before-seen, diverse images of Marietta Square, the Marietta National Cemetery, Kennesaw Avenue, Kennesaw Mountain and rural Cobb County.
Cost is $7 adults, $5 seniors ages 55-plus and students. Members, children under 5 and those with a military ID are free.
For more information, call 770-794-5710 or visit www.MariettaHistory.org.
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Marietta's Inaugural Ugly Christmas Sweater Parade coming to Marietta Square
Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities announced the newest addition to the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Dec. 1 will be Marietta's Ugly Sweater Parade.
Participants can don their ugliest of family appropriate, holiday sweaters and join Santa in his parade to Marietta Square.
The annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival is a traditional, old fashioned day of family fun centered on the Christmas Tree Lighting celebration and includes choir performances, meet and greets with Santa Claus and the lighting of the tree.
The .4-mile parade will step off at 4:45 p.m. at Marietta City Hall Upper Parking Deck, travel down Lawrence Street, around Marietta Square and end at Glover Park via East Park Square.
Any individual, organization, group, business or other entity that desires to participate in the parade must submit an application. All forms must be completed in their entirety and received by The Tree Lighting Parade Committee prior to the deadline.
An applicant is not accepted into the parade until written confirmation is received from The Parade Committee. The Parade Committee will consist of the Parade Coordinator, Recreation Leader and Recreation Supervisor. Approval or denial will be mailed to the applicant no more than 14 days from receipt of the application.
The application deadline is Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.
For more information or to register, email specialevents@mariettaga.gov or visit
https://cityofmarietta.formstack.com/forms/uglysweaterparade.
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The Strand celebrates National Silent Film Day
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta will celebrate National Silent Film Day on Sept. 29 with a day of silent films and festivities.
The Strand will screen five silent film shorts and the feature film Safety Last!, all accompanied by a live score on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ. The schedule is:.
— 3 to 3:30 p.m. Ken Double will perform Laurel and Hardy's, LIBERTY.
— 3:30 to 4 p.m. Ron Carter will perform Buster Keaton's ONE WEEK.
— 4 to 4:30 p.m. Larry Davis will play Harold Lloyd's HIGH AND DIZZY.
— 4:30 to 5 p.m. Eddie Hulsey will play Harold Lloyd's BILLY BLAZES and Barney Old-field's RACE FOR LIFE
— 5 to 5:30 p.m. John McCall will play Buster Keaton's THE PLAYHOUSE.
After the day's short films, there will be a break for attendees to enjoy dinner at a Marietta Square restaurant and then return to The Strand. Evening festivities are:
— 7 p.m. Organ pops pre-show with organist, Jay Mitchell
— 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. House organist, Ron Carter, will accompany the hilarious silent film Safety Last! starring Harold Lloyd.
The 73-minute film features Harold's daring feats as he climbs a 12 story building in downtown Los Angeles in 1923. This comedy is for all ages and the evening will end earlier for school age children.
All films will be accompanied live on the Strand's Mighty Allen Theatre Organ.
The short film and feature film package is $12. Short films only are $5. Feature film only is $10. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at strandmarietta.org or at 770-293-0080.
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On Doing History: Architecture
The Marietta History Center, 1 Depot Street in Marietta, will have On Doing History: Architecture on Oct. 1 at 2 p.m.
The On Doing History program introduces guests to a variety of ways people "do" history. Those who work in the fields of history include cemetery preservationists, genealogists, archaeologists, documentarians, archivists, curators, oral historians, historic preservationists and just plain old historians. This series provides an opportunity to learn from and ask questions of the experts in this field. Guests will leave with expert advice on how to apply this field to their own lives.
The event will feature Architectural Historian Marietta Monaghan PhD., who is a Senior Lecturer at Kennesaw State University where she has taught both studio and lecture classes since 2005. She is also Coordinator of the Architecture/ Cultures sequence for the College of Architecture and Construction Management.
Recently, Dr. Monaghan also coordinated the Construction history Society of America 7th Biennial conference at the Marietta Campus of KSU. Her primary interests are the architectural and social histories of working-class neighborhoods and communities constructed as worker housing by large infrastructure, manufacturing and mining companies especially those working in the early 20th century outside of large cities.
For more information, call 770-794-5710 or visit www.MariettaHistory.org.
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Powder Springs One Book, One City: Tween Challenge Author Event is October 22
The Powder Springs community is invited to the One Book, One City: Tween Challenge author event on Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. at Thurman Springs Park's Hardy Family Automotive Amphitheater, 4485 Pineview Drive in Powder Springs.
The book selection for the citywide event is "Unsettled" by award-winning author Reem Farqui. She will read from the juvenile fiction book, answer questions and will be available to sign copies.
Written in verse, "Unsettled" is a story of Nurah as she strives to adapt to change in a new world following her family's move from Karachi, Pakistan to Peachtree City and her efforts to fit in as a young student. It covers a range of themes, including friendship, bullying and racial profiling.
"Unsettled" will also be at the center of the One Book, One City: Youth Book Discussion on Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta Street in Powder Springs. The friendly discussion event is open to ages 8 and up. It will also be available virtually.
One Book, One City citywide literary events encourage the community to read the same book at the same time to promote bringing the public together and lifelong reading. This is a joint venture between the City of Powder Springs, the Book Worm Bookstore located in the city's downtown district and the Powder Springs Public Library.
The Oct. 22 event will occur during Powder Springs' Halloween-themed morning, which will also feature the Spooktacular Chase 5K/8K at 8 a.m. and Trunk-or-Treat from 10 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call Powder Springs Public Library at 770-439-3600 or the Book Worm Bookstore at 770-439-2029. For information on the Spooktacular Chase or Trunk-or-Treat, visit cityofpowdersprings.org.
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Gambrill's Great Pumpkin Day is Oct. 22
Oct. 22 will be Commissioner Keli Gambrill's fourth annual Pumpkin Day at Still Family Farm, 5682 Macland Road in Powder Springs.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will feature hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a five-acre zinnia flower maze, face painting, pump duck races and food.
Participants can take $2 off per admission with a donation of boys' clothes (t-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, hoodie sweatshirts), lint rollers and tennis shoes (both boys and girls). All items will be donated to SafePath.
For more information, visit StillFamilyFarm.com or Safepath.org.
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Cobb County Republican Women's Club program is Sept. 23
The Cobb County Republican Women's Club will have a lunch event on Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street in Marietta.
Coffee and Conversation with the Candidates will be from 11 to 11:30 a.m. The program will be "Georgia: The Home of Second Chances: Responsibility and Accountability in Our Prisons and Court System" with Pastor Tony Lowden. He is the Director of Faith and Justice Initiative for the Governor's Office of Transition Support and Reentry.
Benita Cotton Orr of High Grounds Consulting will be a special guest. Sybil Eberhart will sing the National Anthem. The Club will also be honoring the fallen deputies with a donation to the Cobb County Sheriff's Foundation.
For more information and to register, visit ccrwc.org.
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The Power of Cobb: A Community Conversation
Join United Way of Greater Atlanta and Chrysalis Lab for The Power of One Cobb: A Community Conversation on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jim R. Miller Park and Event Center, 2245 Callaway Road SW in Marietta.
This discussion among Cobb friends and neighbors aims to build shared understanding and excitement for an inclusive and prosperous Cobb County. For questions or more information, contact Mindy Kao at mindy@chrysalislab.org.
To register for the event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-one-cobb-a-community-conversation-tickets-400967844617.
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Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships Career Fair is Oct. 18
Join Congressman Barry Loudermilk's 2nd annual free Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships Career Fair on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE in Marietta.
The one-day event is for middle and high school students to learn about internships, apprenticeships and scholarships available for skill and trade industries.
Register by Sept. 30 by emailing eventsga11@mail.house.gov.
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Author talk on Oct. 4 at The Georgia Room
The Georgia Room will present In the Shadow of Salem: Families and Their Allies on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Charles D. Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street in Marietta.
The author talk program will feature Richard Hite, author of "In the Shadow of Salem: The Andover Witch Hunt of 1692" and CJ Majahad, Director Emeritus of the North Andover Historical Society, and will be livestreamed in the Georgia Room. The presentation is about Andover's involvement in the witch hunt and how family connections were significant to the witch hunt throughout the region, especially in Andover.
Genealogical sources and the research that went into the writing of the book will also be discussed. To request the livestream link for the program, email halet@cobbcat.org.
For more information, visit cobbcat.org or call 770-528-2333.
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Upcoming Shepherd's Men fall events
The Shepherd's Men, based in Marietta, will have the following fall events with all proceeds benefiting the SHARE Military Initiative.
— Oct. 6 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. will be the Shepherd's Men Dinner & Auction featuring special guests, food and one-of-a-kind auction items at the Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive in Marietta.
— Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be the Shepherd's Men Invitational Clay Shoot featuring lunch, fellowship and prizes at Barnsley Gardens Resort, 597 Barnsley Gardens Road NW in Adairsville.
Sponsorships available for one or both events.
For more information, visit https://SM022.givesmart.com or Shepherd.org/share.
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100 Black Men of North Metro announce inaugural "Run For Tomorrow" 5K Race
The 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta Inc. announces the inaugural Run for Tomorrow 5K to be held Oct. 15 at Towne Center at Cobb mall, 400 Ernest
Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw.
The 5K race is a major event in the 100 Black Men's year-long 30th Anniversary Celebration.
Proceeds from the race will support the organization's Men of Tomorrow Mentoring Program and the Kennesaw State University Collegiate 100. The Men of Tomorrow program serves youth ages 11-18. The Collegiate 100 is a campus-based organization that supports development of social, emotional and educational needs of college students. These programs focus on helping prepare students for life after their secondary or post-secondary education.
The race is open to runners of all ages and abilities. The presenting sponsor is WellStar Health Systems and other major sponsors include Truist, Walgreens, Coca Cola United and Publix Supermarkets.
Runners may register at https://bit.ly/2022Run5K.
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A Tribute to Veterans is Nov. 6
The Earl Smith Strand Theater on Marietta Square will have A Tribute to Veterans on Nov. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m.
The program, hosted by the Rotary Club of Marietta Metro, pays tribute to the Veterans who served the county. It features patriotic songs, presentation of the colors, recognition of all the branches of the military and the remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
It will also feature best-selling author, renowned speaker and Georgia Author of the Year Award recipient Alvin Townley and the screening of the award-winning documentary — "Jeremiah."
The film received four Southeastern EMMY Awards including Best Documentary. It is based on Townley's book, "Defiant," which tells the story of future U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton who for eight long years battled North Vietnamese captors and led the American POWs in the
infamous Hanoi Hilton prison. The award-winning, public television original film "Jeremiah" uses family, friends and fellow POWs to tell the story of this American hero.
Admission is free. Donations will accepted to support local Rotary community service projects.
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ARTportunity Knocks Peace of Art event is Sept. 24
Town Center at Cobb mall, 400 Ernest Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw, continues its partnership with ARTportunity Knocks through the Peace of Art event on Sept. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. in Center Court.
Young artists and families can expect a day filled with fun, creativity and prizes. The free program will feature visual and performing arts by student, culinary and other professional artists. Attendees can also expect appearances and collaborations by Town Center at Cobb brands, Cobb County Schools, the Cobb County Sheriff's Office and youth from the faith community with talents in the arts. The Peace of Art Initiative is an ongoing nonprofit program that occurs once a month.
Live presentations focused on leading healthy lifestyles will teach children how to build beneficial relationships, positive self-awareness and respect for others. The event will also include visual art displays, panels addressing healthy behaviors and discussions around peace-related topics.
For more information, visit towncenteratcobb.com.
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Learn about vendor opportunities with Cobb County
Interested in becoming a vendor with Cobb County?
If so, don't miss the free seminar, "How to do Business with Cobb County Government and Cobb County Schools," on Oct. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street in Marietta.
Registration is required. Seats are limited. To register, email kimberly.jorgensen@cobbcounty.org or call 770-528-3317.
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Mark your calendars for the fall Book Sale
The Cobb Library Book Sale will be Oct. 14-16 at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway in Marietta.
It will feature books, puzzles, albums, audio books and more. For more information, visit cobbcat.org/booksale.
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Let's talk Mableton
Interested in learning more about Mableton's growth?
Join the Mableton Improvement Coalition at the Economic Development Summit on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter 135 Riverside Parkway in Austell.
This summit is for those serious about improving Mableton's business and economic growth. Attendees will experience four general sessions and two workshops with business and industry leaders.
The summit is $50 per person and includes breakfast and lunch.
To register, visit https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=3650.
For more information, visit https://www.mableton.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ECO-SUMMIT-2022_SCHEDULE-OF-EVENTS_2022-pdf.pdf.
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Delve into the diverse Hispanic culture
Delve into this country's diverse Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, which is running now through Oct. 15.
Explore how the Hispanic community has contributed and influenced the U.S. Participants can read about the culture, history and achievements with books by Latinx authors curated by Cobb Libraries.
All-ages book lists for Hispanic Heritage Month are available at https://www.cobbcounty.org/library/news/hispanic-heritage-month-booklist-0.
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Rain Barrel Make and Take Workshop is Sept. 21
Participants can learn how to make a rain barrel on Sept. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. at Hyde Farm Park, 726 Hyde Road in Marietta.
A rain barrel is a rainwater harvesting system that is connected to a downspout from a house or building. By collecting rainwater, one can save energy, water and money. Rain barrels also help reduce erosion and stormwater runoff and increase water quality.
Registration is required. Because of budget and limited resources, this free class is only open for Cobb County residents and those residents who have not taken the class before. There is a lifetime limit of one barrel per household.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rain-barrel-make-take-at-hyde-farm-tickets-48890280144.
For more information, contact the Cobb County Water Efficiency Program at 770-419-6303 or email Aminta.Liu@cobbcounty.org.
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Senior Citizen Expo is Oct. 14
The Senior Citizens Expo will be Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street in Marietta.
Attendees can explore various helpful resources, information, products and services for little to no cost. Some free resources include free home care consultation, accessible computer literacy training, free continuing education and assistance with health insurance plans.
For more information, visit https://seniorcitizencouncilofcobb.org/ or call 404-500-8601.
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Mable House Harvest Festival is Oct. 8
Cobb Parks will have the Mable House Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Friends of the Mable House, on Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mable House Arts Center, 5239 Floyd Road SW in Mableton.
The festival will provide family fun with storytellers, hayrides, crafts, music and games. Admission is free.
For more information, visit https://www.cobbcounty.org/parks/arts/events/mable-house-harvest-festival-2022.
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Cobb Law Library to host traffic tickets talk
Cobb Law Library will sponsor a free public program on traffic tickets.
Attorney Sylvia Goldman will focus on what happens after a ticket is issued, including points for various violations, entering a plea and the court process.
"Traffic Tickets" will be Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Cobb Law Library, Fourth Floor of Cobb Superior Court, 70 Haynes Street in Marietta.
Registration is required. To register, call the Cobb Law Library at 770-528-1884.
Presentations are for general legal information only and do not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established at this seminar.
This is the sixth legal literacy program hosted by the Cobb Law Library this year. Video-recordings of some prior programs are available on Cobb County Government's YouTube channel.
The Law Library is open to the public 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Law Library exists to serve the community's legal-research needs, but its staff members are not attorneys and do not give legal advice.
Packets of forms for some family-law situations including divorce, legitimation and name change are available for purchase in the Law Library. Packets range in price from $1-$15. The forms, with instructions, are also available online at cobbcounty.org/courts/superior-court/administration/forms.
The Law Library has computers available for legal research. It also has self-help books available on a variety of common legal needs, such as drafting a simple will, the divorce process and landlord and tenant rights.
For more information, visit www.cobbcounty.org/law-library. For legal advice, contact the Cobb Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service at 770-424-2947 or the Cobb office of Atlanta Legal Aid at 770-528-2565.
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Citizenship & Civics Kits available for check-out at Cobb County libraries starting Oct. 3
The Citizenship & Civics Kit created by Cobb County Public Library will be available for check-out starting Oct. 3.
The kit includes official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services publications and study guides on the naturalization process for becoming a U.S. citizen.
The kit is designed to provide information for people seeking to explore the steps for becoming a citizen, a process which for some immigrants seeking thorough and accurate details about the process can be a challenge, said Katherine Zavala, a member of the library's Community and User Engagement department. The kit will also be helpful for preparing them in advance of meeting with an immigration attorney, Zavala said, who chairs the library's Multicultural Services Team and leads the Citizenship & Civics Kit initiative.
"Coming from an immigrant family and being the only one born in the states, I remembered when my family, at separate times, became U.S. Naturalized Citizens and how they had to seek out study materials to help them in this process," said Zavala.
The kit contains publications on the rights and responsibilities of immigrants seeking to become a U.S. citizen, quick civic lessons for the naturalization test, flashcards in English and Spanish on naturalization, and a Citizenship Resources at the Library sheet. The checkout period for the kit is three weeks.
The launch of the Citizenship & Civics Kit coincides with National Diversity Week observed Oct. 3-7 to raise awareness of how diversity has shaped the country. Founded in 1998, National Diversity Week is officially observed the first full week of October.
Information on the Citizenship & Civics Kit and links to downloadable documents from USCIS, multilingual citizenship study resources and related library resources are posted at www.cobbcounty.org/library/services/passports-citizenship. The same webpage includes information on the passport application service for first-time applicants provided at the West Cobb and Mountain View libraries since early September. The two libraries are official Passport Acceptance Facilities approved by the U.S. Department of State. Appointments are required and fees are charged for each application.
The USCIS page on citizenship is at www.uscis.gov/citizenship. For information on passport applications, visit the State Department site at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html.
For more information, visit cobbcat.org or call 770-528-2326.
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Tim D. Lee Senior Center to have flu shots
The Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, will have Flu shots with Walgreens on Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants can stop at the front desk to register for an appointment and pick up the paperwork. Free for seniors with Medicare or other insurance. Flu Shots will be provided by Walgreens.
For more information, call 770-509-4900 or visit https://www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/senior-services.
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Murder at the Four Deuces
The West Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Highway in Powder Springs, will have Murder at the Four Deuces on Oct. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Participants are invited to the grand opening of the new speakeasy, The Four Deuces. With this 1920's gangster murder mystery, there will be plenty of plotting, bribery and backstabbing. Seniors will be assigned a role, be given a character packet before the event so they can prepare and improvise their way through an evening of murder.
Cost is $8. Registration is required.
For more information, call 770-528-8200 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.
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Coffee with a Cop
The Tim Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, will have Coffee with a Cop on Oct. 3 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Participants can speak with Officer Michael Justice, Community Affairs Cobb County Police. Officer Justice will discuss scam prevention. Donuts and coffee will be served.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-509-4900 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.
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Lunch and Learn: How Safe are Your Assets?
The Tim Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, will have Lunch and Learn: How Safe are Your Assets? on Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How safe are one's assets from medical and long-term care costs? Seniors are living longer and more medically complex lives while medical and long-term care costs continue to increase. How will seniors pay for their care while still protecting their hard-earned assets? The event is presented by Nelson Elder Care Law. Lunch will be provided by Winnwood Retirement Community.
Free, but registration is required.
For more information, call 770-509-4900 or visit www.CobbSeniors.org.
