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Special Olympics Winter Games

If your New Year’s resolution was to increase your cultural, sports, community service, and entertainment experiences, here are some events for you to enjoy. (Note: some of these events require a ticket, or a donation is expected.)

 

Northeast Cobb Happenings

Special Olympics 2011 Winter Games basketball competition at  All Tournament Players Park (http://northeastcobb.patch.com/listings/all-tournament-players-park-2) located at 3910 Canton Rd. Fri., Jan 21, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat., Jan 22, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. For more information, call 678-384-6500.

Varsity/Junior Varsity Wrestling: Cobb Tournament: Marietta vs. Sprayberry (http://mhs.marietta-city.org/) sports activity at Sprayberry High School located at 2525 Sandy Plains Rd. Sat., Jan. 22, 8 a.m. For more information, call 770-578-3200 or 770-428-2631.

The play Pinocchio will be performed at the Blackwell Playhouse (http://www.blackwellplayhouse.com) located at 3378 Canton Rd. Sat., Jan. 22, 3 p.m. For more information call 678-213-3311. 

The 39 Steps performed at Theatre in the Square (www.theatreinthesquare.com/view/shows/viewone/&curshow=82) located at 11 Whitlock Ave. Sat., Jan 22, 8 p.m. For more information, call 770-422-8369.

Close to Home Happenings

Tindel Michi: Relics art exhibit displayed at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art (www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org/index.html), located at 30 Atlanta St. Thru March 27, 2011. Fri., Jan. 21, 11a.m. - 5p.m; Sat., Jan. 22, 11 a.m. - 4p.m; Sun., Jan. 23, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. For more  information, call 770-528-1444.

Phat Comedy with DJ Ice Mile entertainment at the Marietta Billiard Club (http://www.themariettabilliardclub.com/) located at 1355 Roswell Rd. Fri., Jan. 21, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, call 770-971-9436.  

The Sunshine Boys performed at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre (www.earlsmithstrand.org), located at 117 N Park Sq NE. Fri., Jan. 21- Sat., Jan. 22, 2011, 8 p.m. For more information, call 770-293-0080.

Polar Bear 5K/2K Cub Run race at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, (www.active.com/running/marietta-ga/polar-bear-5k2kcub-runs-2011) located at 955 Johnson Ferry Rd.  Sat., Jan 22, 8 a.m. For more information, call (770) 973-6561.

MS Challenge Walk Funny Fundraiser sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: with food, fun, and stand up comedy at Northwest Exterminating Corporate Office (Warehouse Conference Area (www.slapsticksproductions.com) located at 830 Kennesaw Ave NW. Sat., Jan. 22, 6 p.m. For more information, call 678-920-9621 or 770-855-8828.

 Chili Bowl at Sacred Tapestry cook-off at Sacred Tapestry UMC (www.sacredtapestry.com) located at 3000 Johnson Ferry Rd. Jan. 23, 11 a.m. –noon. For more  information, call 770-317-9766.

Free Pool for Ladies sponsored at Marietta Billiards Club (www.themariettabilliardclub.com/) located at 1355 Roswell Rd. Sun, Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 770-971-9436.

About this column: Fun and entertaining weekend happenings. Related Topics: Marietta events and Tomi Johnson
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