Before you gather around the Thanksgiving table, spend the week attending great events all around East Cobb. For even more to do, check out our online calendar.
Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: 678-355-3413.
EVERY FRIDAY
The Gritters Knitters. Do you knit, crochet, or work with yarn in anyway? If you would like to get together to craft, get inspired, and make new friends, then this group is for you. All skill levels are welcome the only requirement is your enthusiasm! Just bring your yarn and yourself. Fridays: 11am-1pm. Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2524
EVERY SATURDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market features products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday 9am-12pm. Rain or shine. Now open all year. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
THROUGH NOVEMBER 20
On the Verge or the Geography of Yearning presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Brave, willing and yearning to see it all, three American women explorers begin their trek to Terra Incognita in 1888, taking them through darkest Africa, across highest Himalaya, only to discover they are adrift in time. The heroines navigate through uncharted territory populated with pop culture and possibility. Witty and whimsical safari through place and time. Various times. Tickets: $29-$35. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info: 770-641-1260 or get.org.
THROUGH DECEMBER 4
Good Mews Décor Market. Get started on your holiday shopping at the Good Mews annual Holiday Décor Market. Choose from festive fall décor, collectibles, ornaments and tree trimmings, knick-knacks and so much more! Proceeds go to Good Mews Animal Foundation, a cage free no-kill shelter for cats. Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: 12-5pm. Free admission. Sandy Plains Shopping Center, 1860 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 202, Marietta. More info: goodmews.org.
NOVEMBER 17-19
Guard & Reserve On-site Sale hosted by The Military Family Support Center. The sale is available to retired veterans and active duty personnel and their families who have been granted commissary privileges. Sale features grocery goods, and features a stock assortment of about 1,000 items including fresh meat, fresh produce, chilled and frozen items. Military Support Center, 1901 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Susan Edmonds, susan.edmonds2@deca.mil or 478-222-7618.
NOVEMBER 18
The Foxtrotters Dance Club invites singles and couples over the age of 55 to enjoy an evening of dancing to the music of The Continentals Band. The theme is “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” attire is semi-formal to formal. Doors open at 7pm, the dance is 7:30-10:30pm. $10, refreshments included. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots Drive. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-4900 or foxtrottersdanceclub.wordpress.com.
NOVEMBER 18 &19
Veterans Art Show presented by MarketPlace 120. Art by military veterans. Featuring the art of A-Rob, Kip Wilmont, and more. 10% of sales go to the Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Association. Live music, door prizes and complimentary refreshments. Fri: 5:30-9pm; Sat: 3-7pm. MarketPlace 120, 562 Wylie Road SE, Marietta. More info: 678-540-7511 or marketplace120.com.
NOVEMBER 18-20
Annual Gem and Mineral Show & Sale presented by Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. Over 35 vendors will show a large selection of gems, fossils, rocks and bead supplies. Friday-Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 10am-5pm. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: cobbcountymineral.org.
NOVEMBER 19
2nd Annual Gingerbread House Competition & Showcase Gala presented by the Junior League of Marietta-Cobb. The evening includes a jazz ensemble cocktail hour, a seated dinner, silent auction, gingerbread house displays and dancing to music provided by Preferred Sound Productions. 7-11pm. Tickets: $75/person. Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest, 2999 Windy Hill Road SE, Marietta 30067. More info: 770-403-4894 or jlcm.org.
NOVEMBER 19-20
Annual Sprayberry Arts & Crafts Show. Over 150 artists and crafters, raffle and great food. Proceeds go to Sprayberry High School PTSA. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 12-4pm. Sprayberry High School, 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-3200 or sprayberryptsa@gmail.com.
Visit with Santa. Presented by Jr. League of Marietta – Cobb. Activities includes crafts, games, songs and story time. Sat: 8-11am; Sun: 1-4pm. $10/person (children under 3 free). Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest, 2999 Windy Hill Road SE, Marietta 30067. More info: 770-403-4894 or jlcm.org.
NOVEMBER 21-23
Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) Thanksgiving Break: Cardboard Forest. Creativity combined with recycled objects helps create an imaginary habitat – Cardboard Forest! Join in for daily construction. 10am-5pm. CNC Members: Free. General Admission: $10 Adults; $7 Seniors (Ages 65+) & Students (Ages 13 -18); $6 Children (Ages 3 -12); Children 2 & under are free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
NOVEMBER 21-26
Certified Teen Driving Course offered by Safe America Foundation, licensed by the State of Georgia Department of Driver Services. Students will attend the state-required 30 hours of classroom training after which they must complete the required behind-the-wheel training individually within 6 months. 9am-3:30pm. No classes Thanksgiving Day. $474/classroom + 6 hours behind the wheel training. The Safe America Foundation, 2000 First Drive, Suite 310, Marietta. More info: 770-973-7223 or safeamerica.org.
NOVEMBER 24
14th Annual Gobble Jog, MUST Ministries’ largest fundraiser. Peachtree qualifying race. Packet pick-up Wednesday, November 23, 11am-6pm, Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. Same day registration for untimed runners only beginning at 6:30am. 10K (7:30am start), 5K (9:00am start),1K (8:45am start) and Tot Trot (ages 5 & under –10:30am start). Marietta Square. More info/to register: 678-218-4521 or gobblejog.org.
NOVEMBER 24-DECEMBER 31
Lights of Life. Millions of holiday light displays throughout the Life University campus. Come see Santa and his sleigh (which stands over 65 feet high, making it the tallest in the Southeast.) Pictures with Santa, pony rides. Seasonal drinks and snacks. Friday-Sunday: 6-10pm. Monday-Thursday: 6-9pm. $5/car. $10/Friday-Sunday. $20/bus. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Life University, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta. More info: 678-331-4334 or www.life.edu.
