Friends of Mabry Park Meeting

1. The Book Exchange will host a reception for Georgia Writers Hall of Fame inductee Terry Kay to celebrate the release of his latest novel, Bogmeadows Wish. He chronicles the journey of Cooper Coghlan and the people he encounters as he tries to fulfill his grandfather's wish to have his cremains scattered to the wind in Ireland. $5 entry fee. 6:30 p.m. Book Exchange, 2956 Canton Road. To RSVP or for more information, call 770-427-4848.

2. Corey Chiropractic is offering an introductory session to the 21-Day Standard Process Purification program, guided by Dr. Tisha Corey and Standard Process representative Katie O’Connell. This 21-Day Purification is designed to improve the overall functioning of your body by increasing elimination, stimulating proper liver and digestive function, and more. The program is designed for the average person who would like to feel better, reduce the risk of chronic health problems, maintain health, or as a healthy alternative to weight loss. Please contact Corey Chiropractic at 770-866-4075 to reserve your spot. 2440 Sandy Plains Road, Building 24, Suite 100.

3. Seniors can take advantage of free blood pressure screenings today from 10 a.m. to noon at the East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations or more details.

4. Friends of Mabry Park is having a public meeting tonight to gain public input about the park's development. Have an idea for the park? Attend the meeting and let your voice be heard. The meeting will be held at the Garrison Mill Elementary School cafeteria, 4111 Wesley Chapel Road, from 7 to 8:30. For more information, call 678-557-6308, or email contact@mabrypark.org.

5. Operation Stars and Stripes, Inc. is collecting Girl Scout cookies to be sent to our troops. Email Info@OperationStarsAndStripes.org for more information for your troop or to donate privately. Operation Stars and Stripes is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.