Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Free Summer Camp 2012

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Editor’s Note: This article was written in 2012. If you are looking for this year’s selection, please visit our summer camp directory.

Johnson Ferry invites kids who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grade to come fly with AMAZING AVIATION ADVENTURES! We will be taking flight to learn about God’s wonders. Join us for 4 days of fun. Sign up online at JohnsonFerry.org. Call 770-794-2990 with questions.

Date:
June 25 – 28, 2012; 8:45am – 12:15pm

Admission:
Free

Address:
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church,
955 Johnson Ferry Road,
Marietta, GA 30068

For more information, please call (770) 794-2990.

Evening with History – Joseph Earl Dabney

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Join us for a spirited evening with Lockheed retiree Joseph Earl Dabney as he talks about his experiences chronicling moonshine and corn whisky form America’s Appalachians for two of his many books, Mountain Spirits and More Mountain Spirits.

Date:
August 16, 2012 at 7pm

Admission:
free for members and $7 for non-members

Address:
1 Depot St.
Marietta, GA 30064

For more information, please call (770) 795-5710

Evening with History – Carol Abersold

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Marietta’s own Carol Abersold will return again after the international success of her New York Times bestseller, Elf on the shelf. She had her very first book signing her at the Museum 5 years ago and has since expanded the book to include toys, an interactive website, cds and even a primetime T.V. movie. Come hear how a local family tradition surpassed the odds to become one of the hottest icons of the decade!

Date:
July 19, 2012 at 7pm

Admission:
free for members and $7 for non-members

Address:
1 Depot St.
Marietta, GA 30064

For more information, please call (770) 795-5710.

Brown Bag Banter-Dick Bailey

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1st Lieutenant Dick Bailey will share his experiences flying B-26 Marauders for the Army Air Corps during WW2. His wartime activities included 65 missions out of England and France and involvement with the Battle of the Bulge.

Date:
June 21, 2012 11:30 am

Admission:
free for members and $7 for nonmembers

Address:
1 Depot St.
Marietta, GA 30064

For more information, please call (770) 795-5710

Covenant Presbyterian Church Multi-Family Garage Sale

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Multiple families will be vendors in a large garage sale in the parking lot of Covenant Presbyterian Church at the intersection of Canton Road and Piedmont in Marietta, Ga. Items offered include: clothing, toys, furniture, books, movies, collectibles, tools, and much more! You never know what needful thing or treasure you might find! Admission and parking are free! Proceeds go to benefit local Scouting units Troop 750 and Crew 1940.

Date:
June 16, 2012
8am to 4pm

Admission:
free

Address:
Covenant Presbyterian Church
2881 Canton Rd.
Marietta, ga 30066

Parking:
free

Merchants Walk – Free Electronics Recycling Day

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Advanced Electronics Recycling Solutions and Edens proudly offers this free electronics recycling day. Now you can drop off your unwanted electronics, computers and small appliances, FREE OF CHARGE! For one day only! There will be a nominal fee of $10 to drop off televisions. The event will take place in the parking lot at the main entrance of the Merchants Walk shopping center. Items accepted includes; computers, laptops, cell phones, mp3, dvd, vcr, stereo equipment & more.

Date:
Saturday June 23, 2012
Start time: 9:00AM
End time: 6:00PM

Admission:
Free Admission
Open to the Public

Address:
Merchants Walk Shopping Center
1289 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068

Parking:
Free Parking

For more information, please call (470) 216-3322

Jennings Rock Camp

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Want to play in a rock band? Jennings Rock Camp is for YOU! At JRC you will play in your own band, write songs and make a music video. You will also attend Rock Clinics that teach you how to build stage presence. At the end of the week, you and your band are featured in a Live Concert in front of all your fans and receive a DVD of your performance. Jennings Rock Camp is 5 days / 6 hours a day of pure rock n’ roll. Don’t worry, Mom! Lunches are included at Jennings Rock Camp!

Date:
Time: 9am-3pm
Dates: June 18th-22nd and July 16th-20th

Admission:
Cost for full week of camp including DVD of performance and meals for the kids: $375 10% off for current Jennings Music Students

To register go to Jenningsmusic.com and Find Jennings Rock Camp under the Lessons tab.

Address:
Jennings Music Center
2511 Canton Road,
Marietta, GA 30066

For more information, please call (770) 425-2560

“B at the Movies” Free Family Outdoor Movie Series

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B98.5 and Aldi are proud to present the 2012 “B at the Movies” free family outdoor movie series! “B at the Movies” presented by Aldi, is a 14 event free community movie night series held in various locations throughout Metro-Atlanta. The two Marietta movies will be presented at East Cobb Park, the first is on Saturday, July 7, 2012 and the second is on Saturday September 8, 2012 and the movies are Rio on July 7 and Dr. Suess’ The Lorax on September 8. The community is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets, relax, and enjoy an evening of family friendly entertainment. Movies are presented on a giant inflatable movie screen, under the stars. Movies begin at dusk, but come early for pre-movie festivities & giveaways!

Date:
2012 “B at the Movies” Schedule:
Saturday, July 7 2012 at dusk – Rio
Saturday, September 8 2012 at dusk – Dr. Suess’ The Lorax

Admission:
Free

Address:
East Cobb Park
3322 Roswell Road
Marietta, GA

For more information, please call (770) 395-790 x221.

Marietta Gardeners Club Monthly Meeting

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We are an educational garden club that has educational speakers or programs every month.

website for additional info:
mariettagardenersclub.tripod.com

Dates:
April 9, 2012 7:30pm
May 14, 2012 6:30pm
June 11, 2012 7:00pm
July 9, 2012 7:00pm
August 13, 2012 7:30pm
September 10, 2012 7:30pm
October 8, 2012 7:30pm
November 12, 2012 7:30pm

Admission:
free for visitors, members pay annual dues

Address:
Marietta Educational Garden Center
505 Kennesaw Avenue
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
free parking

For more information, please call (770) 443-7675.