Puppets, Baseball and Swimming

1. Another sunny day with another Code Orange air-quality alert.  The high temperature will be 93, the National Weather Service reports. Northeast Cobb can expect an overnight low around 66. 

2. Looking to beat the heat? Take a swim at the Mountain View Aquatic Center. $2.36/child. $3.30/adult. $2/senior. There is a free swim; call for times. You can purchase a 10 visit pass, or monthly, quarterly and annual passes. 2650 Gordy Parkway. For more information, call 770-509-4925.

3. Shaw Park's 37th Larry Hutson Invitational happens today through June 12. It is the longest running tournament in Cobb County. Be a part of the games or watch kids age 8 to 14 play baseball. No spectator gate fees. Enjoy! 900 Shaw Park Road. For more information, click Shaw Park Baseball.

3. Northeast Cobb baseball players participate today in the Major League Baseball draft that continues. You can follow the action live online starting at noon: http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp

4. Have you wanted to learn how to play Texas Hold'em? The Atlanta Poker Club plays free Texas Hold'em at All Star Sports Grill & Pizza Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for the Pre-game and 7:30 p.m. Cards Fly! It is a fun social evening with great food while playing a Texas Hold'em tournament. Win bar cash. 2060 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 280.

5. Are you looking for a fun event to entertain the kids now that school is out? Nationally-renowned Roswell puppeteers bring puppets and marionettes to the stage for a collection of whimsical and captivating performances. Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. Additional shows Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. $5/adults. $4/ages 2 - 12. Puppet-making kits specifically tailored to each show available for purchase for $4 per kit. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street. More information, call 770-594-6232, or visit www.roswellpuppets.com.