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Smyrna Area Playgrounds, Part I
The City of Smyrna maintains 25 parks, 11 of which include playgrounds. Yet, like most parents, we have our favorites and rarely venture outside of the same 2-3 parks. However, sometimes you just want a play area with shade…or one that is fenced in for the runners…or one that is extremely close to the […]
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Fall Consignment Sales
It’s that time of year again: Consignment Sale season! Grab your laundry basket and get ready to snag the best bargins on back-to-school clothing, baby gear, books, toys and more. Here’s what’s coming up in our area this fall! All 4 Kids Consignment Sale West Cobb. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd., Marietta. Seller registration is […]
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Local Dance Studios
One of the most common questions we see on the page and in various local parents groups is: “Is there a ballet studio that you recommend?” Luckily, we are surrounded by a number of options to chose from. Whether you’re looking for something formal, classical, and disciplined, a competition team, or something more laid back, there is a […]
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Smyrna Parent Ad Packages, Fall 2015
A La Carte Facebook 3x Promotion with Pictures; $25 Three Facebook posts promoting your event/business during 1-2 week period prior to event. (Message can be different for each post). Up to 3 photos attached. Sponsored Post: $150 Post on the site about your product or business and accompanying social media promotion. Includes sample photos, which can […]
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Weekend Fun, July 24 – 26
Friday Movies at the Mable. Gates open at 7:30, movie starts at dusk, Mable House Complex. You can bring your own food or purchase from concessions. Movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2. Saturday Special Events Cobb County Fishing Rodeo at Lost Mountain Park. 9am – 11am, Powder Springs. Cobb PARKS’ Natural Resource Management unit will […]
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Weekend Fun, July 17-19
Friday The Jungle Book. 7pm, gates open at 6:30, Mable House Amphitheater. Presented by The Theatre Project at MHAC, you won’t want to miss this amazing musical presented by summer camp participants. Admission is Free. Smyrna Village Players present Mary Poppins. 7pm, the Fellowship Hall at Smyrna First United Methodist. Proceeds support mission programs at Bethany UMC and […]
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Education
{In the Community} Wave of Excellence
At this point, it’s hard to imagine life without social media. It’s also hard to imagine social media without the ever-present articles about how social media is destroying community. But Smyrna has several Facebook groups that are not only challenging this concept but are actively (and rapidly!) changing our community for the better. […]
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Education
Make the Music Your Own
Our sponsors at The Music Class produced the following article for educators who use their music program in a school setting. The advice and techniques apply to parents at home as well, so I’m thrilled to be able to pass this on to you. Whether you’re trying to enhance an existing music & movement class […]
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Weekend Fun
July 4th Celebrations
Friday, July 3 City of Kennesaw’s Salute to America, July 3rd event. 6-10pm. Downtown Kennesaw. This free event is a great way to get your weekend started. From the United States Air Force Band of the West’s high-energy Concert Band to the sounds of DEPARTURE, the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation, audiences […]
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Weekend Fun, June 12 – 15
Saturday Parenting Workshop: Communicating with your child. 3:30pm, East Marietta Library. Parenting communication educator, Julienne Marks, shares an overview of two parenting programs, “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk,”™ and “Siblings Without Rivalry,”™ developed by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. This is a free event, but seats are limited […]
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