Win Tickets to See the Wiggles

1. The Cobb County Public Library System and the Wiggles are teaming up to promote summer reading. Your family could win a family four pack to see the Wiggles live! Enter to win at Gritters and Mountain View Regional libraries.

Read a book with your child and help them complete the book report sheet. Include the title, author, and favorite character, and have your child draw a picture related to the book.

Bring the completed form back to your local branch by Wednesday, July 6 to be eligible for the drawing. Winners will be notified via phone or email. You must pick up prizes by noon on Tuesday, July 12.

Grand Prize: Four tickets to the July 12 Wiggles show at the Cobb Energy Centre. Second Prize: A copy of the Wiggles new book. Third Prize: A Wiggles CD. One set of prizes will be given away at each branch. 

2. Space is limited so you'll want to register today for the Career Changers Workshop held Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Andrea Rosenthal, M.S., career management expert with more than 15 years experience, will facilitate the course. The workshop will assist those who are seeking to make a career change. Learn how to leverage your skills, education, and personality type to design a strategy for getting the career you really want. Each participant will receive a Career Changers Workbook to assist in exploring and changing careers. Participants will discuss the 4 Steps to realizing core strengths and maximize potential. Many resources will be offered as participants explore their strengths and passions to find their “Right Fit Career.”

The workshop will be held in an East Cobb home. RSVP careersolutions@earthlink.net or 404-403-0329. Registration fee is $125 and includes workbook and lunch.

3. It’s back. The school calendar issue simply will not go away. It has returned to the Board of Education’s agenda, thanks to Northeast Cobb board member David Banks. He proposes starting the 2011-12 school year Aug. 8, a week earlier than the current schedule and a week later than the balanced calendar the board dropped in February. You can check outand the blog to read your neighbor's comments and share yours.

4. How do you feel about the light rail transit system? Wednesday we reported on the tri-county transportation summit held at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Residents have opposing opinions about the project. The transit system could help develop the economy. It could also bring more crime to the area, some say. If it could lessen the vehicle accidents on our highways, that would be helpful!

5. Would you like a little entertainment to go with your coffee? Tony Earl Ledford performs at Caribou Coffee located at 1275 Johnson Ferry Road tonight  7 p.m. - 9 p.m. His music is described as upbeat Christian with country tunes that intrigue any listener.