Give Thanks for a Good Time! Community Events Nov. 11-18
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 11 & 13
The Atlanta Opera: Silent Night a powerful, true story of the spontaneous Christmas truce between French, British and German soldiers during World War I on Christmas Eve, 1914. Times vary. Tickets: $35-$136. Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or cobbenergycentre.com.
NOVEMBER 11
Tears to Triumph: The Spiritual Journey from Suffering to Enlightenment. Book signing lecture by renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author Marianne Williamson offers an impassioned spiritual perspective on the epidemic of depression sweeping our society and joins a growing chorus of voices addressing the over medication of America in her new book. 7pm. Tickets $65-$85. Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 678-819-9100 or unitynorth.org.
NOVEMBER 11-12
31st Annual Mt. Zion Craft Show sponsored by the Mt. Zion United Methodist Women. Artists and crafters, door prizes, silent auction, pictures with Santa, bake sale, and more. All proceeds of this show benefit church and local women’s and children’s ministries. Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday: 9am-4pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or mtzionumw.org.
Atlanta Antique Gun and International Military Show. Fri: 12-5pm; Sat:9am-4pm. Admission: $7; Ages 7-12 $1; 2 day pass $10, IAMAW Union Hall, 1032 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 704-282-1339 or thecarolinatrader.com.
NOVEMBER 12
Make Your Own Handcrafted Greeting Cards. Learn to make fun and beautiful handcrafted greeting cards using clever card making ideas and a variety of techniques. Participants should bring a pair of sharp scissors, a personal paper cutter, and a full roll of a dot runner scrapbooking or double-sided tape. 3-5 pm. Registration is required. Ages 16 through adult. Free. Space is limited to 16 participants. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-509-2725 or cobbcat.org.
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy (MBCA) North Campus Open House. If you’ve not seen the fully renovated Upper School building, don’t miss this opportunity to come tour this expansive campus and hear the plans for the continued growth of MBCA’s Upper School. 9am. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy-North Campus, 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-0245 or contact Cal Boyd, Upper School Director of Admission, cal.boyd@mtbethelchristian.org.
Service and Sacrifice. Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) Chorus reflects on veterans in a stirring program honoring their service. Director Bryan Black guides musically though shared experiences of loss, remembrance, and finally hope with Handel’s triumphant “Let God Arise.” 8pm. Tickets$10-$25. Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-429-2390 or georgiasymphony.org
NOVEMBER 12-13
Titan Tidings Christmas Gift Show. Over 110 vendors offering jewelry, holiday and home décor items, clothing and accessories, pottery, glassware, knits, monogramming, gourmet food items, children’s items, fine art and much more. The Campus Ministry Mission Trip will be hosting a huge bake sale in the cafeteria with all proceeds of the bake sale going to the mission trip. Sat.: 9am-5pm; Sun.: 10am-3pm. Blessed Trinity High School is located at 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. More info: 678-277-9083 or titantidings@btcatholic.org.
NOVEMBER 16
9th Annual Chili Cook-off. Join members, staff, and the community for a good-ole fashioned Chili Cook-Off! Top three finishers will be recognized. Not a cook?! Then come sample all of the chili you can eat for a $5 donation to Why It Matters. Toppings for chili will be provided. 11:30 am. McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont Rd, Marietta. More info/to register: Kristen Gauvreau, at 678-564-2120 or email kristeng@ymcaatlanta.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.
