Weekend Fun
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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{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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Holiday
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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Events
Weekend Fun
Weekend Fun, Memorial Day Edition
Friday Yaarab Shrine Circus. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, S.W., Marietta. Midway opens at 5, circus parade at 6pm, circus shows at 11am and 7pm. The world’s largest Shrine Circus lasts for 10 days and feature top circus acts from around the world with daredevil acrobats and entertaining acts. Plus enjoy a carnival midway with […]
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Summer fun for under $10
Summer is here — the kids are home, the days are long, and perhaps the budget is small. Here are some free or inexpensive things to do this summer. Museums/Nature Centers This is not a complete list of area museums, but in the interest of keeping with the theme, these museums offer adult tickets for $10 […]
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Weekend Fun, May 15 – 17
Friday Marietta Greek Festival. 3pm – 11pm. Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 3431 Trickum Road, Marietta. Amazing food, art, demonstrations, entertainment, shopping and kids activities. Tickets are $4 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Yaarab Shrine Circus. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, S.W., Marietta. Midway only on Friday – no shows. The world’s […]
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Posting Milestones on Social Media
Parenting can at times be as challenging (ahem, toddler tantrums) as it is rewarding. We as parents put a ton of pressure on ourselves to be the perfect parent and ensure our children are set up for success (and looking fashionable). We often look to those who have gone before us or are going through […]
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Weekend Fun, April 24 – 26
Friday The Big Bad Wolf. YAP (Young Actors Playhouse), 7:30. Tickets: $12 adults/$9 children. Set in an imaginary village populated with a variety of fairy tale characters, “The Big Bad Wolf” delves into the dark secrets we try to hide from the world. Little Red Ridinghood finds herself stuck between accepting herself for who she is, and […]
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