September makes way for fall fun around East Cobb! Check out the great events around town below, and for even more to do click here.
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: cobbemc.com/ content/request-wood-chips.
SEPTEMBER 6 & 7
Lil’ Lambs Closet Consignment Sale. Proceeds go to benefit church ministries and community missions. Thursday: $5 Public preview: 2-8pm; Friday: 9am-7pm; Saturday: 9am-1pm. Many items half off on Saturday. First United Methodist Church of Marietta, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. Childcare available with reservations. More info: 770-429-7800 ext. 7805 or www.lil-lambs.org.
SEPTEMBER 7
Marietta Square Art Walk. A free, self-guided tour of historic Marietta Square’s eclectic art scene. Art galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques hosting artists within their businesses will display an Art Walk banner in their window. 5-9pm, rain or shine. Maps available at each participating location and at the Marietta Welcome Center, 4 Depot Street NE, Marietta. More info: www.ArtWalkMarietta.com.
What’s Blooming in the Garden? Lunch and Learn presented by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County. Master Gardener Jack Driskell will show cuttings of what’s blooming and what looks good in the garden now, to add some pizazz to your garden in late summer and early fall. Bring a sack lunch. 12-1pm. Free. Cobb County Water Lab Training Room, 662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070 or www.cobbmastergardeners.com.
SEPTEMBER 7 & 8
East Cobb’s Finest Kids Consignment Sale. Friday: 9am-6pm; Saturday: 9am-12pm. Everything 30% off on Saturday. The Episcopal Church of St. Peter-Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-7473 or www.peterandpaul.org/childrens-consignment-sales.
Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten (RUMCK) Children’s Consignment Sale. Friday: 9am-2pm; Saturday: 8am-12pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Building B, Roswell. More info: 770-853-2333 or www.rumc.com/ rumck-consignment-sale.
SEPTEMBER 7-9
35th Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show. Seminars and exhibits on flooring, siding, patios, appliances, and other home improvement subjects. Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 10am-8pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm. $8/advance; $10/at the door; free/seniors (65 & older) & children (12 & under). Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-998-9800 or atlantahomeshow.com.
Godspell. A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing in this musical. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm; Sunday: 3pm. $16-$27. Act 3 Productions, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. More info: www.act3productions.org or 770-241-1905.
SEPTEMBER 8
Boots & BBQ Fundraiser benefiting students participating in the MDE School’s Life Skills & Job Coaching programs. MDE is a local non-profit organization providing care, education and therapies for children with special needs. 7-11pm. $35. Red Hare Brewing Company, 1998 Delk Industrial Boulevard, SE, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: mdeschool.org, mdeschool@gmail.com or 770-971-4633.
Family Safety Day. Join Revved Up Kids for one-hour personal safety/self-defense workshops for children and teens, and a host of other resources and activities. The workshops will teach participants to recognize unsafe people, avoid dangerous situations, and escape attackers. Full force self-defense tactics practice is included. All participants must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult chaperone. 10am-1:30pm. Free. Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: www.revvedupkids.org.
Hummingbird Banding presented by Smith-Gilbert Gardens (SGG). SGG has teamed up with Birdwatcher Supply to catch and band hummers! Once the birds have been banded they will sit on your hand for a second or two before flying away. Live demonstrations, crafts, games and a memorable experience. 8-11am. Pre-sale admission: Adults $7; Seniors & Active Military: $6; Children 6 – 12: $5; Children 5 and under are free. Day of admission: Adults $10; Seniors & Active Military: $9; Children 6 – 12: $8; Smith Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw 30152. More info: 770-919-0248 or smithgilbertgardens.com.
Summer Stars Concert Series: Peter Karp presented by Mountain View Arts Alliance. A storyteller who also happens to be an assertive singer, an insightful songwriter, a spellbinding performer, and a searing slide guitarist. Enjoy a night of the blues. Lawn opens at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. Free. 8-seat table: $40. The Art Place – Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: tapmarietta.com/mvaa or 770-509-2700.
Truck-a-Palooza. Explore police cars, SWAT trucks, fire rescue trucks, fire engines, heavy construction vehicles, dump trucks, front end loaders, military vehicles, a police helicopter and a mobile art truck. Proceeds benefit the Cobb County Safety Village. 10am-3:30pm. $5/person $20/family max. Town Center Mall, lower parking lot near Sears, 400 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW, Kennesaw. More info: www.cobbcounty.org/safetyvillage.
Real Men Sing is a one-day a cappella vocal harmony clinic for middle and high school young men. The event is sponsored by the Big Chicken Chorus. The Clinic begins at 1pm. $5 includes dinner, t-shirt, education and music scores. The day concludes with a 7pm free concert open to the community. Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: bigchickenchorus.org.
SEPTEMBER 9
Sundays on the River Concert featuring Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native. Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass. 6-9:30pm. Advanced tickets: $12 for lawn seating, $16 for table seating. Cash bar available, no outside alcoholic beverages permitted. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/tickets: www.chattnaturecenter.org.
SEPTEMBER 10
First Monday Breakfast presented by Cobb Chamber of Commerce. 7:30- 9am. General admission: $60. Members: $30 online. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or cobbchamber.org.
6th Annual M.U.S.T. Charity Golf Tournament. Fun-filled day of golf and prizes raises funds to help neighbors in need. 2 Flights: Morning registration 6:30am, Shotgun start 8am; Afternoon registration 11:30am, Shot-gun start 1:30pm. $225/person, $800/foursome. Pinetree Country Club, 3400 McCollum Parkway NW, Kennesaw. More info: Angie Bolton at 678-218-4513 or abolton@mustministries.org.
SEPTEMBER 11-13
Divine Children’s Show Boutique Overstock and Consignment Sale. Preview show Tuesday, September 11: 1-8pm, for volunteers, consignors, and new moms; New moms need to register online for Tuesday preview: 1-10pm; Wednesday: 9:30am-9pm; Thursday: 9:30am-2pm. The Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: www.dcskids.com or divineconsignshowatlanta@yahoo.com.
SEPTEMBER 12
Museum Mice Tour for toddlers ages 3-5 and their parents. Join in the fun by Making Music with Murray & Etta. 10:30am. $5 per family (includes one adult and up to three children.) Reservations required. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info/ Reservations: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.
SEPTEMBER 13
Chattahoochee Sunset Sips featuring Sainte Jane. Enjoy a night out with families and friends for a fabulous concert. Bring a picnic and grab a beverage or snack (beer and wine available for purchase). This is a laid back, family friendly series and CNC’s grounds are open for you to explore. 6:30-9:30pm. Free/members, $10/adults. $7/seniors and students ages 13-18. $6/ages 3-12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
SEPTEMBER 13-16
9 to 5: The Musical presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. A heartwarming comedy of friendship and revenge, based on the hit movie. Three working women take over their office and turn around their lives, to the tune of Dolly Parton’s snappy musical score. Wednesday: 7:30pm; Thursday-Saturday: 8pm; Sunday: 2:30pm. $28-$36. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info/tickets: www.get.org.
