1. Tuesday, Cobb County residents will determine whether they want to continue the one-cent Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The special referendum on Tuesday decides whether the tax should be extended when it runs out in December.
To review of the SPLOST before you cast your vote, visit http://www.cobbsplost2011.org/ for an overview of the projects, http://www.cobbsfuture.org/ for a supporting view and http://www.votenomarch15.com for an opposing one.
2. Would your children enjoy Christ-centered sports? The Mt. Zion UMC Youth Sports Ministry has helped boys and girls enjoy sports, build confidence and grow spiritually since 1987. Now through May 12, they will offer the following sports:
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Indoor Lacrosse – 6 to 7 p.m., Ages 9-13.
Volleyball – 7 to 8 p.m., Ages 11-17.
Open Gym Basketball - 8 to 9 p.m., Ages 13-17.
For more information, call 770-971-1465 x250. Registration deadline is March 17.
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3. Do you play on a local sports team? Does your child play in a little league, or take gymnastics? Northeast Cobb Patch wants to cover baseball, softball, volleyball, swimming, and all local sports, but we don't have enough writers to cover it all. We need your help. Register as a user, upload pictures, team game schedulea, scores, MVPs, fundraisers, and more. If you need help along the way, e-mail me at Julia.Harris@patch.com. I'm here to help. Share, brag, and keep neighbors updated on neighborhood sports.
4. Love quilts? Browse and buy quilts from traditional to modern at The Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at Bulloch Hall. This year’s theme is “Quilts, Full Circle.” $8/adults. $7/seniors. $6/children, ages 6 - 18. Self-guided tours. Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. For more information, call 770-992-1731.
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