Salvation Army Marietta Corps' Red Kettle Kick-off set fro Nov. 6
Oct. 19—Former professional basketball player Julius Erving is scheduled to be the featured speaker at The Salvation Army Marietta Corps' Red Kettle kick-off on Nov. 6 at 11 a.m.
Internationally recognized as "Dr. J," Erving was a dominant basketball player of his era having scored more than 30,000 points in his 16-year professional career with the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association.
The Red Kettle kick-off, which will be held at 202 Waterman Street in Marietta, is free and open to the public. Following the one-hour event, tours of the facility are available.
Following the kick-off, the red kettles will be available in front of Cobb businesses from Nov. 8 to Dec. 24. Donations will be accepted online at salvationarmyatlanta.org/Marietta.
Checks can also be mailed to The Salvation Army Marietta, 202 Waterman Street, Marietta, GA, 30060.
For more information, contact David Nutt, event co-chair, at nutt_d@bellsouth.net or 678-409-5229.
