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Weekender: Helicopter Day, Miss Amazing Pageant

This weekend get out to Helicopter Day in Marietta, the world's largest knife show at the Cobb Galleria, an outdoor screening of "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" in Kennesaw, and the Relay for Life of Vinings-Smyrna.

Helicopter Day in Marietta

  • When: Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
  • Where: Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History, the corner of Atlanta Road and South Cobb Drive.
  • What: This annual event will showcase helicopters used by law enforcement, emergency medical services and our military in the metro Atlanta area. Blue Ridge Helicopters will be on site selling helicopter rides to Kennesaw Mountain for $40 per person (cash only).

  • When: Saturday, June 1 at 6 p.m.
  • Where: Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw
  • What: Activities include both free and pay-to-play inflatable slides, field games and attractions. After the sun goes down, settle in for a screening of "The Pirates! Band of Misfits."

World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide

  • When: Open May 24 through Aug. 11, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Where: Dallas Landing Park: 5120 Allatoona Dr., Acworth
  • What: The World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide returns to Acworth. Brought to you by the City of Acworth and Shoreline Entertainment, the slide is located at Dallas Landing Park and is 36ft tall and 175ft long.
  • Cost: $3 for one slide; $7 for one hour of unlimited slides; $15 for unlimited slides for one day.

Relay for Life of Vinings-Smyrna

  • When: Friday, May 31, 6 p.m.
  • Where: 4075 Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
  • What: Join the fight against cancer by participating in the Relay For Life of Vinings – Smyrna. Relay unites the community in celebrating those who have had cancer, remembering loved ones lost and providing an opportunity to fight back against the disease.
  • For more information: RelayForLife.org/ViningsSmyrnaGA

The Blade Show

  • When: Friday, May 31, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, June 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta
  • What: The world’s largest knife show will feature a diverse array of knife manufacturers, custom knifemakers, collections and products as well as unique educational seminars and competitions.  
  • For more information, visit bladeshow.com.

2013 Georgia Miss Amazing Pageant

  • When: Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1
  • Where: Lassiter High School
  • What: An opportunity for girls and young women with disabilities to build self-confidence and self-esteem in a supportive environment through the skills learned in pageantry. Age divisions range from 5-35 years of age.
  • For more information, visit missamazingpageant.com


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