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Friday, January 18, 2013

The Weekender: Jazz and Bridal Expo

Other weekend offerings include a model train expo in Kennesaw and a county reading bowl in Powder Springs.

Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: McEachern High School, 2400 New Macland Road, Powder Springs | Get directions Why Go: Support your child as 40 schools in Cobb County participate in this fast-paced competition. Price: Free Trains Trains Trains When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St. NW, Kennesaw 30144 | Get Directions » Why Go: If you're a model train enthusiast, the Southern Museum will feel like paradise. Price: $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children ages 4-12 and free for children three and under. Cherokee Bridal Expo When: noon Saturday Where: 108 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock | Get directions  Why Go: There will be complimentary champagne …

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Northeast Cobb This Weekend

School fairs, faith celebrations and helping furry friends are among the many things to get out and enjoy.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Northeast Cobb This Weekend, Nov. 2-4

School fairs, faith celebrations and helping furry friends are among the many things to get out and enjoy.

You can let the Northeast Cobb community know about your event by posting it for free on Northeast Cobb Patch! Include photos, videos and flyers to accompany your information, and craft the words exactly how you like them. Most of the following events were posted by Northeast Cobb Patch users, so make sure to get out the word about what's happening in your faith community, school, service group, youth and recreational sports organization or neighborhood association. If you need assistance posting events and announcements, or would like to sign up to blog on Northeast Cobb Patch, please contact me at wendy.parker@patch.com. Mt. Bethel Elementary School Annual Fun Run and Health and Safety Fair -- This 5K run for adults and 1-mile race for …

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Get Out to the Sprayberry Arts and Crafts Show

It's Thursday, the weekend is around the corner, and you have no idea what to do. At Northeast Cobb Patch, we have compiled the best bets for a great weekend.

Essential Marietta happenings for the weekend: 1. 29th Annual Sprayberry Arts & Crafts Show with over 150 arts, crafts, raffle and great food. Proceeds go to Sprayberry High School PTSA. Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 .pm. Sunday: 12-4 p.m. Sprayberry High School, 2525 Sandy Plains Road. More info: 770-578-3200. 2. Free Arts and Crafts classes at Lakeshore Learning Materials on Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 3 and up. Crafts include Let’s Eat Placemat, a Silly Scarecrow, a Terrific Turkey Centerpiece and Autumn Wind Chime. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road. More info: 770-578-3100. 3. On Saturday, Marietta Family Dental Care will sponsor a Day of Free Dentistry with Drs. Azita and Michael Mansouri. Adults ages 18+ will be seen on a first …

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Get Out to Hear Kayla Taylor Jazz

It's Thursday, the weekend is around the corner, and you have no idea what to do. At Northeast Cobb Patch, we have compiled the best bets for a great weekend.

Essential Northeast Cobb and area happenings for the weekend: 1. Paper Mill Grill hosts a wonderful evening of jazz standards and blues Thursday night from the Kayla Taylor Jazz Trio. The band features Kayla Taylor, vocals; Steve Moore, guitar; and Randy Hunter, tenor sax. The trio will be playing all your vintage jazz favorites from the 30s-50s (Sinatra, Dean Martin, Julie London, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, and more.) Enjoy cocktails after work or stay for the entire evening. A full menu is served in the lounge. No Cover Charge. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Paper Mill Grill is located at 255 Village Pkwy NE in East Cobb. 2. Ann Hite will be signing her debut novel, Ghost On Black Mountain, published by Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & …

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