As part of this month’s Paper Mill Village Food Trucks event, Paper Mill Village is hosting a chili cook off on Monday, October 28, 2013. Space is limited to just 20 entries with a $20 entry fee. Judging takes place at 6pm. To enter or for more information, please send an email to ltaylor@thewilbertgroup.com.
The new Sope Creek Bridge on Paper Mill Road is opening to traffic on Friday, October 25, 2013. The new bridge includes a six foot sidewalk on the south side, providing access to National Park Service trails.
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:30pm on Friday, October 25, 2013. Please join the Cobb County Department of Transportation and the Paper Mill/Sope Creek Community in celebrating the completion of the new Sope Creek Bridge.
The K-5 winners of Sope Creek Elementary School’s Bridge Drawing Contest will help cut the ribbon and their winning artwork will be on display at the ceremony.
Flu season is right around the corner and now is the time to get vaccinated. Drive-thru to get your flu shot on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 at the East Cobb Public Health Center. The drive-thru flu shots are a part of Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s annual flu vaccination campaign.
Date:
Monday, October 21, 2013
Noon-6:00 p.m.
Address:
East Cobb Public Health Center (parking lot)
4938 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, Georgia 30068
678-784-2180
Cost:
$20 for each dose of regular flu
$40 for high dose
Cobb & Douglas Public Health accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Debit. Medicaid, Medicare, SHBP Cigna, United Healthcare and BCBS PPO plans are also accepted. This 2013 event is open to the public and is hosted by Cobb & Douglas Public Health.
Update: This location closed on Friday, April 7, 2017.
You are cordially invited to the newest grand opening of the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in Sandy Plains Village Shopping Center. The event takes place at 7:30am, on Friday, November 1, 2013. The new location is on the corner of Sandy Plains Village Shopping Center at the corner of Sandy Plains and Highway 92.
This is the second property that has been revitalized in cooperation with the Canton Road Redevelopment Committee. Not only will this bring additional job opportunities to the area but also increase options and variety for shoppers in Cobb and surrounding counties.
Sing and dance your way down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Lion. Even the biggest doubters will marvel at the powers of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glenda, the Good Witch of the North. The Wizard of Oz is a familiar show with a modern twist will make you laugh, reminisce and sing along, all at the same time. Tickets are only $15 for this family-friendly musical. Purchase yours now at ccyp.org. The Curtain Call Youth Players have been celebrating applause since 1992 – join in the fun Nov. 15-17 at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb County Civic Center! For more information, contact info@ccyp.org or 404-692-2297.
Date:
Friday, November 15, 2013 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 2pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 2pm
Admission:
$15
http://www.ccyp.org/store.html
Address:
548 S. Marietta Pkwy.
Marietta, GA
Parking:
free
For more information, please call 404-692-2297
Turn your underwear into outerwear for the upcoming Atlanta Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk. On November 2, participants will hit the pavement in Marietta Square donning family-friendly, underwear-themed outfits. Annually, the Undy5000 event benefits the Colon Cancer Alliance, but is also appreciated in the Atlanta community as a cheeky way to raise awareness and funds to support a great cause.
Date:
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Starting Time:
9am
Schedule
7:30 am – Race packet pick up & on-site registration
8:40 am – Opening remarks
9:00 am – 5K begins
9:10 am – 1 Mile fun run begins
10:05 am – Survivor ceremony & awards
Registration Fees:
Register by Friday, August 2 for a $5 discount.
5K Adult (14 and older) – $30 Advance/ $40 Race Day
5K Youth (6-13) – $25 Advance / $35 Race Day
1 Mile fun run (all ages, Children 5 and younger are free) – $20 Advance / $30 Race Day
http://support.ccalliance.org/site/TR?fr_id=1804&pg=entry
Location:
Marietta Square
4 Depot St NW
Marietta, GA 30060
For more information, please call 949-554-4098
Actors Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are filming scenes for the comedy sequel “Dumb and Dumber To” in the Marietta Square. The movie sequel is set to be released in 2014, twenty years after the first adventure with Harry and Lloyd. This time, they are in search of one of their long lost children in hopes of gaining a new kidney.
Hundreds of people gathered to catch a bit of movie magic and a glimpse of the stars. In addition to actors Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, Steve Martin was spotted nearby and Jim Carey shot a scene with actress Rachel Melvin.
For the scene, historic Marietta Squre was transformed to El Paso, Texas, the Marietta Pizza Company was changed to Marguerita Pizza Company, the Theatre in the Square became home to the Historic El Paso Players, and Jeweler on the Square was renamed The Historic El Paso Jewelry Center.
Hollywood South
Georgia is home to some of the best film and TV tax incentives in the country, offering an income tax credit of 30%. In addition, the state is now one of the top five states for film production in the U.S. Dumb and Dumber To is the fourth production in the city of Marietta this year. Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin confirmed that the state’s tax incentives help Marietta compete with bigger players for Hollywood productions. Although he declined to estimate the financial impact, the mayor said the production adds to Marietta’s ambiance and puts the city on the map.
Lost Mountain Tennis Community Tennis Association will host the 2013 Halloween Fright Festival Charity Tennis Tournament Friday, Oct. 25, to Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. The event will include adult doubles and mixed doubles, youth singles and parent-child doubles events.
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center. The entry deadline is Oct. 18, and the tournament will be held at Lost Mountain Tennis Center.
For more information, contact Traci Thomas at 770-528-8525.
Residents of Cobb County witnessed several wartime occurrences and suffered through Federal occupation in 1864. Michael Shaffer, assistant director of Kennesaw State University’s Civil War Center, will share insights on some of the county’s more prominent Civil War actions!
Date:
October 24, 2013 at 6pm
Admission:
Free Admission
Address:
Marietta Museum of History
1 Depot Square
Marietta, GA
Parking:
Free Parking
For more information, please call 678.797.2551
YAP presents: Goldilocks and the Curse of the Porridge
Something creepy has made its way into the village. After becoming the laughing stock of the village after being cursed by a bowl of porridge, Goldilocks takes matters into her own hands. She ends up feeding the porridge to everyone in the village so they can share her plight. In the meantime, the Creepy Critters in the forest are gearing up for Halloween, except one of them just can’t get the hang of scaring people. It’s a super spooky musical perfect for the whole family!
Date:
October 19, 2013 at 11am
October 19, 2013 at 3pm
October 26, 2013 at 11am
October 26, 2013 at 3pm
November 2, 2013 at 11am
November 2, 2013 at 3pm
November 9, 2013 at 11am
November 9, 2013 at 3pm
Admission:
$10 adults
$7 kids
Address:
Young Actors Playhouse
11 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA 30064
Parking:
Parking on the Marietta Square
For more information, please call 770-597-0442
