Cobb's calendar highlights: upcoming events in the county
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May-July Throughout June and July, eight Cobb County Public Library locations will become centers for vision care, hosting Vision To Learn mobile clinics. Children ages 5-18 can undergo comprehensive eye exams and receive prescription glasses at no cost. Reserve a spot for a Vision to Learn appointment now before the schedule fills up. Image
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Wednesday, May 1 Learn to understand and improve your credit score at a class 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Switzer Library in Marietta. Learn more about the factors that contribute to your credit score and why they are important. The session, brought to you by the UGA Extension Office, can help you avoid mistakes that can keep you from getting approved for a loan. Switzer Library is located at 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. |
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Saturday, May 4 •Bring your appetite to the Taste of East Cobb! The free outdoor food festival showcases the best local restaurants and businesses 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Image
• An Evening of Soul: Will Downing and Chrisette Michele perform 8 p.m., Saturday, May 4. Doors open at 7 p.m. Get tickets, tables, and parking here: Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.
🐉🚣♂️ Dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of dragon boat racing 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Dallas Landing Park, 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth. Read more about the food, fun, and activities here.
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Tuesday, May 7 Coping with the heartbreaking loss of a child due to violence is a journey that no parent should go through alone. 💔 Receive emotional support and educational resources 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Cobb Family Advocacy Center, 277 Fairground St. SE, Marietta. |
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Saturday, May 11 •Trail of the Month Club 1 - 3 p.m. at Discovery Park. Take an easy hike with the Natural Resources rangers. Image
• An Evening of Funk: Confunkshun, Atlantic Starr, The Original Lakeside •Celebrate Mother's Day with Cobb PARKS Hollywood Night: Mother-Son Dance. 6 p.m., May 11, Saturday at the Fair Oaks Recreation Center, 1465 W. Booth Road Ext., in Marietta. |
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Update: All appointments left are for microchipping birds. Microchip Clinic - tag your dogs, cats and birds! 3 - 7 p.m. at the Cobb Animal Shelter,1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. Only 100 chips are available to Cobb residents only! RSVP for your appointment, contact Jessica.Darrough@cobbcounty.org. |
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Wednesday, May 15 Wine, dine, and everything will be fine at Wine Down Wednesday starting 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Rd, Mableton. Doors open a 6 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Bring your own food or purchase at the venue. General seating is free. |
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Thursday, May 16 Chairwoman Lisa Cupid will highlight Cobb's 2023 accomplishments as she delivers the 2024 Cobb State of the County Address, 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Image
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Friday, May 17 Rain Barrel Make and Take workshop, at Cobb Water education lunch & learn noon - 1 p.m. at 662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta. Workshops take place outside in our Wildlife & Rain Garden. In case of rain, the workshop will be moved indoors. Free. Cobb residents only. Registration required. Lifetime limit of one barrel per household. |
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Saturday, May 18 🤡 Get your fill of clowns and rides at the 82nd annual Yaarab Shrine Circus and Fair May 18-27 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, 2245 Callaway Road. 🎡 |
Event dates, times, and information are subject to change.
Please send corrections, changes, or additions to comments@cobbcounty.org.