The summer calendar is filling up and June is feeling hot, hot, HOT! Make the most of this week with these community events. For even more to do in and around East Cobb, check out our online Events Calendar.
THROUGH JULY 23
Roswell Summer Puppet Series. Nationally-renowned puppeteers bring all varieties of puppets and marionettes to the stage for a collection of whimsical and captivating performances. Monday-Saturday: 10am. Additional shows Wednesday and Friday: 1pm. No performance on July 4th. Tickets: $5/person or $30/ person for summer passes. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-594-6232 or www.roswellpuppets.com.
JUNE 24-26
Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr., the Musical. With the showstopping dance numbers the Strand is known for and the catchy songs from the hit Broadway musical, The Earl Smith Strand Theatre will welcome young performers grades 9-12 back to its stage. Fridays: 8pm; Saturdays: 8pm; Sundays: 3pm. $10/person. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.
JUNE 24
Glover Park Concert Series: Sons of Sailors-a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner or dine in one of the many fine restaurants on the square and enjoy a free concert. Blankets and lawn chairs allowed after 4pm. Concert at 8pm; tables available for rent. Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov. Movies at Mountain View-Karate Kid. It’s Elementary! Bring a pillow and a dry snack and meet in the Children’s Programming Room for this entertaining movie. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 3-5pm. Registration is not required. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/ East Cobb. More info: 770-509-4964 or visit the Children’s Reference Desk.
JUNE 24 & 26
Patriotic Celebration Concert. The 110-voice RUMC Sanctuary Choir and the 52-member Atlanta Wind Symphony lead this popular community celebration of American music. Friday: 7:30pm. Sunday: 3pm. Free, but ticket required for seating. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. Complimentary tickets are available in the Main RUMC Office and in the Worship Arts office; 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More info: 770-594-0512 or amoore@rumc.com.
JUNE 25
Georgia Dachshund Races benefiting Dachshund Rescue Education Awareness and Mentoring (DREAM). Bring your chair and relax. Raffles, food, races and contests for best costume, size and age, nose, and much more. Doors open at 9am. $5 admission. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-934-2853.
JUNE 27-30, JULY 5-8, 11-14, 18-21
Drivers Education presented by Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education. 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of individual training behind the wheel. This program meets the requirements for Joshua’s Law and qualifies for the Teen Driver’s Education insurance discount. 8am-4pm. $385. Kell High School (4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta), or Hightower Trail Middle School (3905 Post Oak Tritt, Marietta). More info: 770-429-3170 or www.mariettacobbdriverseducation.com.
JUNE 27-JULY 1, JULY 5-9, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29
Driver Education Classes at Safe America. Licensed by the State of Georgia Department of Driver Services. 30 hours of classroom training, including the State required Alcohol and Drug Awareness (ADAP) training plus either 6 or 10 hours of private individual behind-the-wheel training with a licensed driver training instructor (individually scheduled in 2-hour increments within 6 months of classroom training completion). 9am-3:30pm. $474/30 hours classroom + 6 hours behind wheel. $524/30 hours classroom + 8 hours behind wheel. $574/30 hours classroom + 10 hours behind wheel. Safe America Foundation, 2000 First Drive, Suite 310, Marietta. More info/ to register: 770-973-7233 or www.safeamericadrivers.org.
