COBB COUNTY MAY 2010 EVENTS
May 14th, 2010. Published under Uncategorized. No Comments.
May 1-2 – The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show @ Cobb Galleria Center. 770-321-4890. www.metrocooking.com
May 5-7 – Travel Technology Event by PhoCusWright-TRAVDEX @ Cobb Galleria Center
May 6-9 – Sheer Exhilaration by Atlanta Ballet @ Cobb Energy Center. 770-916-2800
May 7- Chita Rivera @ Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 404-377-9948
May 7-9- Gem, Minerals, Jewelry & Fossil Show @ Cobb Civic Center. 770-979-8331. Free. 10am-6pm.
May 8 – 1st Annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival@Cauble Park-Lake Acworth. Free. 10am-6pm.
May 8- JazzNic 2010 with Norman Brown @ Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. 770-819-2943
May 8 – Mother’s Day Tea Party @ Mable House Arts Center. 770-819-3285
May 8 – Outdoor Movie Series- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs @ Swift-Cantrell Park. 770-422-9714. Free
May 8- Super Pet Adoption Day @ Town Center at Cobb-Mall Parking Lot by Macy’s Furniture. 770-424-9486.
May 8 – Swift-Cantrell Classic 5K @ Downtown Kennesaw. 7:30 am race starts. 770-429-9733
May 8- The Southern Musuem’s Mother and Daughter Tea @The Southern Museum. 770-427-2117 ext 3058.
May 14-16 – Cotton Patch Gospel @ Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 770-293-0080.
May 14-16- Marietta Greek Festival @ Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church- 3431 Trickum Road, Marietta 30066. 770-924-8080
May 15 - Army Ground Forces Band @ The Mable House Amphitheatre. 8pm. 770-819-7765. Free
May 15 – Norah Jones @ Cobb Energy Centre. 770-916-2800. 8pm
May 15 - City of Kennesaw’s Summer Concert Series-American Flyers @ The Depot- 770-422-9714. Free
May 15-16 - The National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show @ Cobb Galleria Ctr. www.franchiseshowinfo.com $7
May 20-22 – MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour @ Dallas Landing Park. www.allisports.com
May 22 – Pro WakeBoard Tour Block Party @ Downtown Acworth. 8pm-11pm. 770-917-1234
May 22-23 – Go Green Expo @ Cobb Galleria Ctr. Adults $10
May 28 - Glover Park Concert Series-Pieces of Eight @ Marietta Square. 770-794-5601
May 29 – Downtown Classic Car Cruise Nights & Car Show @ Acworth City Hall. 770-917-1234. Free
May 30 – Nibble & Noshfest @ Temple Kol Emeth. 404-580-4928.
www.noshfest.com. Free
May 2010 Celebrations
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4- National Teacher’s Day
5- Cinco De Mayo
9 - Mother’s Day
12- Nurses Day
15- Armed Forces Day
19- Shavou’ot/Pentecost
22 - National Maritime Day
24- Victoria Day
31- Memorial Day
WyndhamGreen
April 8th, 2010. Published under News. No Comments.
Wyndham Worldwide understands that its business activities impact the earth and its resources. As part of the Wyndham Worldwide Hotels and Resorts, Wingate hotels will continue efforts to conserve resources, preserve natural habitats and prevent pollution.
Wyndham Worldwide Focus: Environmental, Social and Economical- Top 10 Basic Initiatives
EarthSmart® linen and towel program
Reduce Energy – Energy efficient bulbs in guest rooms and public spaces or sensors and other green technology
Reduce Water – low flow faucets, shower head and toilets, ozone laundry
system, etc.
Recycle – paper, bottle, plastics, batteries, cell phones, etc.
Air – Smoke free sites, and Wyndham ClearAirSM rooms
Waste/Recycle – recycled office paper, guest directory and other hotel materials: reduce direct mailings
Purchasing – Eco-friendly cleaning & laundry products, organic coffee and
food program, and other eco-friendly products
Community programs – donate amenities and linens, working with a local
charity, and other programs that foster community involvement
Energy Tracking – Using ENERGY STAR® tracking program to track and
reduce energy consumption
Education – Appoint green champions; train employees, owners and developers; and provide environmental resources
Cobb County April 2010 Events
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April 5-7 – Stride-A-Palooza @ Six Flags over GA- Day long concert event -Drive-In Theatre
April 5-9 – The Ridiculously Long Lasting Scream Contest @Six Flags over GA- Drive-In Theatre. 5:15pm
April 10- Vicki Lawrence & MAMA@ Jennie T. Anderson Theatre @ Cobb Civic Center. 770-528-8490. $40
April 5-May 14 – Collission Avoidance Training for Teen Drivers @ Smyrna Police Dept. 800-656-6507/67
April 10- Writing Fiction for First Time @ Kennesaw State Univ- 2F Carmichael Student Ctr. 770-420-4736. Jeffrey Stepakoff-Guest Writer. $10-$20
April 12-17 – The Southern Museum Celebrates Week of the Young Child @ The Southern Museum. 10am-4pm. 770-427-2117 ext 3173. Special pricing.
April 13- Shuler Hensley Awards@ Cobb Energy Centre. 770-916-2800.7pm.
April 15- Brown Bag Banter @ Marietta Museum of History. 770-794-5710. $5. Featured speaker – Amanda Gable
April 16-19 – Cobb Children’s Theatre @ Cobb Civic Center -458 South Marietta Pkwy. 770-528-8490. $12-$16. Performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
April 16- Phenomenal Women’s Conference @ KSU Center. 678-797-2204. 8:30 am – 5 pm.
April 17-18 – Big Shanty Festival @ downtown Kennesaw. 770-423-1330. Free Event!
April 17- 3rd Annual Taste of West Cobb @ The Avenue West Cobb-3625 Dallas Highway, Marietta 30064. 11am-5pm.
April 21- Stanton Lanier-Pianist of Peace Concert @ Mt. Zion UMC – 1770-Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta. 770-971-1465. Free. 6:15pm-7:15pm.
April 23- May 2 – 6th Annual Yaarab Shrine Circus and Carnival@ Jim R. Miller Park-2245 Callaway Rd, Marietta 30008. $10 adults & $7 child.
April 24 – Book, CD & DVD Swap @ Ben Roberston Community Ctr-2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. 770-422-9714. Open Swap at 8am-11am.
April 24-25 – Spring Jonquil Festival @ Village Green, Smyrna. 770-434-6600. Free.
April 24- May 2- The Magic Flute-The Atlanta Opera @ Cobb Energy Centre. 770-916-2800.
April 24-25 – Atlanta International Military Show @ Cobb Civic Center- 548 South Marietta Pkwy. 770-282-1339. $6 adults.
April 24- Family Fun Day @ Logan Farm Park 4762 Logan Rd, Acworth. 770-917-1234. Free.
April 25 – Taste of Marietta @ Marietta Square. 11am-7pm. 770-429-1115
April 2010 Celebrations
April 8th, 2010. Published under Holidays. No Comments.
April 8 – Ponce De Leon Day
April 13 – Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday
April 15 – Income Taxes Due
April 15 – Leonardo Da Vinci Day
April 17 – Sherlock Holmes Birthday
April 18 – Pet Owner’s Day
April 21- Kindergarten’s Day /Administrative Professionals Day
April 22 – Earth Day /Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day
April 23- William Shakespeare Birthday
April 25 – Anzac Day
April 26 – National Pretzel Day
April 30 – Arbor day
Small Business Meetings Are A Big Priority At Wingate By Wyndham-Kennesaw
March 23rd, 2010. Published under Uncategorized. No Comments.
Just because your group is small doesn’t mean it should be treated as anything less than top priority. Time is still money – whether you’re planning an event for 10 or 40.
You can’t waste precious moments worrying about every single minute detail. Will there be enough chairs? What happens if the Internet connection doesn’t work? Will lunch arrive at the requested time? How do you keep everything within your measly budget? Whether you’re looking to host a one-time event or a whole series of gatherings, we’re the smart solution for all types of small business meetings!
Our hotel has the Board Room for small intimate meetings that can hold maximum of 10 people comfortably while our Magnolia Room is the biggest, most flexible meeting space for small business meetings and special events. Our Magnolia Room can accommodate different room set ups that can meet any needs of meeting planners.
Please feel free to contact the Sales Department at 770-514-7344 ext 2112. We will be glad to assist you with all your meeting and hotel needs!
Wingatehotels.com has gone Mobile!
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Now you can access the services you enjoy from Wingate by Wyndham hotels via any web enabled phone while traveling. It’s easy! Simply type “www.wingatehotels.com” into the Internet browser of your cell phone or mobile device to find a hotel and book now! No matter where you are while traveling, you have instant access to information on over 165 Wingate by Wyndham properties in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Make, modify, cancel or retrieve reservations from anywhere, find the best available rate and enter your Wyndham Rewards number to earn points just as you do now. All the information you depend upon today is available via mobile:
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Photos
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Over 5,000 mobile devices on the market today are supported. You can also click to call our Reservations 800# from your mobile phone if you prefer to book that way. Book your next stay while on the road or from the airport and get it all for one cool rate at www.wingatehotels.com
Special Thanks
March 23rd, 2010. Published under Uncategorized. No Comments.
Wingate By Wyndham-Kennesaw would like to extend our deepest appreciation to our wonderful sponsors during our Employee Christmas Lunch last December 2010!
Bailey’s Pub & Grille, Texas Roadhouse-Marietta, My Friend’s Place, Honey Baked Ham & Lenny’s Sub Shop.
Thank you for your valuable support !!!
March 2010 Celebrations
March 23rd, 2010. Published under Holidays. No Comments.
March 2010 Celebrations
March 17- St. Patrick’s Day
March 18 – National Biodiesel Day
March 19 – National Chocolate Caramel Day
March 20 – First Day of Spring
March 20 – National Agriculture Day
March 20- National Quilting Day
March 23- National Puppy Day
March 23- American Diabetes Association Alert Day
March 25 – Pecan Day
March 28- Palm Sunday
March 29- Knights of Columbus Founders Day
March 30 – Passover
March 30 – Doctor’s Day
MARCH 2010 Local Events
March 23rd, 2010. Published under Local Events. No Comments.
Cobb County March 2010 Events
March 17-21- Fiddler on the Roof @ Cobb Energy Centre. 770-916-2800
March 19-21 – Atlanta Home Show @ Cobb Galleria Centre. 770-798-1997. Adults $10
March 19-21 – Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty @ Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. Call 770-426-0007. Tickets $22-$24.
March 20- Rasha Martial Arts Academy Grand Opening @ 1385 Highlands Ridge Rd, Smyrna. Call 404-680-5800
March 23- OK Career Conference @ The Lodge at Simpsonwood – 4511 Jones Bridge Circle NW, Norcross, GA 30092. 8am-4:30pm.
March 24- Fundraising Wine Tasting for Smith-Gilbert Gardens @ Marietta Wine Market. 5pm-7pm. Call 770-919-1574
March 25-28 – The Four Seasons- Atlanta Ballet @ Cobb Energy Centre. Call 770-916-2800
March 26-28 – Fame The Musical @ Earl Smith Strand Theatre -117 North Park Square, Marietta. Call 770-293-0080. $15 tickets.
March 27- Easter Egg Scramble @ Swift-Cantrell Park-3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw. Call 770-422-9714. 10am. Easter Bunny & Friends will be there!
March 27- Acworth Egg Drop @ Acworth Sports Complex- 4000 South Main St., Acworth. Call 770-917-1234. 9:45 am- 10:30 am. Free Event!
March 27 – Collectors United Doll Show & Sale @ Cobb Civic Center – 548 South Marietta Parkway. Call 706-695-8242. 9am-3pm. $4 adults
March 27- Defending the American Dream Summit @ Cobb Galleria Centre. 8am-5pm. Call 678-910-3101. $25-$75 tickets price.
March 27 – Largest Egg Hunt @ Jim R. Miller Park -2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. Call 770-528-8853. 10am-2pm. he Easter Bunny will be there!
March 28 – Enchanted Fairy Party & Pirate Party (ages 4-9 years) @ Mable House Arts Center. Call 770-819-3285. Fee is $12.50. Call to make reservations. Limited space only.
March 29- Synergy 2010 @ Cobb Energy Centre. Call 770-916-2800. 11am-2pm.