Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Concert
Gifted and talented musicians from all across Georgia, ranging in age from elementary to high school, come together to celebrate music.
Date:
Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 3:00 PM and 5:30 and 7:30
Admission:
$5.00
Address:
Dr. Bobbie Bailey Performance Center
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Parking:
Free parking
For more information, please call (770) 429-7016.
Cobb Symphony Chamber Singers – Just Plain Fun
“The Cobb Symphony Chamber Singers take the stage in another rousing and charismatic performance. Joined by members of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra, the rich sounds emanating into the hall will expose garner you an entirely new appreciation for the human voice you never before thought possible.”
Date:
May 15, 8pm
Admission:
$15-$50
Address:
Murray Arts Center
2250 Stilesboro Road
Kennesaw Ga 30152
Parking:
Free Parking
For more information, please call (770) 429-7016.
Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Certified BBQ Judging Class
Update: Although no official announcement has been made as of today (5/20/2010), the Kansas City Barbeque Society website shows that there is a class scheduled to be held in Kennesaw on January 15, 2011. No further details are available yet, so check back with us later this year for more information.
The City of Kennesaw will be hosting a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Certified BBQ Judging Class on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 10:30am to 3:30pm at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The class will be taught by Ron Harwell and Harvey Hamrick, KCBS Master Certified Judges, Certified Judge Instructors and Competition Representatives. Upon completion of the class, participants will be certified KCBS Judges with all rights and privileges, and be qualified to judge any KCBS BBQ Competition.
Location:
Ben Robertson Community Center
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Date:
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Time:
10:30am to 3:30pm
Town Hall Meetings
Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews and the Kennesaw City Council welcome you to a community town hall meeting. The Mayor, Council and city staff will will field questions from the audience about programs, policies, safety, and services at three Town Hall Meetings:
Thursday, January 14, 2010:
6:30pm to 8pm
Ben Robertson Community Center
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Thursday, January 21, 2010:
6:30pm to 8pm
Kennesaw Mountain High School
1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd.
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Monday, January 25, 2010:
6:30pm to 8pm
Legacy Park Clubhouse
4201 Legacy Park Circle
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Electronics Recycling Day
On Saturday, March 20, 2010, the City of Kennesaw Environmental Committee is hosting Electronics Recycling Day. Bring out your old phones, computer equipment, cameras, vcrs, fax machines, printers, typewriters, and small appliances for recycling.
Date:
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time:
9am – 3pm
Address:
KSU Center
3333 Busbee Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Items Accepted:
Computer Monitors
Computer CPU’s
Stereos
Laptops
Copiers
Printers
Video Machines
Record Players
CD Players
Typewriters
Disk Drives
VCRs
Floppy Drives
Camcorders
Telephones
Cameras
CB Radios
Modems
Mouse
Scanners
Circuit Boards
Portable Radios
Battery Back-up
CD Roms
Fax Machines
Cell Phones
Cables
Projectors
Keyboards
8-Tracks
NOT Accepted:
No TVs of any kind, including console/projection TVs; Refrigerators; Washers; Dryers; Ovens; Freezers; Humidifiers; De-Humidifiers; Power Equipment; Tires; Household Trash; Non-Electric Equipment; Vacuum Cleaners.
For more information, call (770) 424-8274.
KSU Basketball – Educators Appreciation Day
Educators Appreciation Day featuring State Superintendent Kathy Cox
Educators from Cobb, Cherokee, and Paulding county school districts will be celebrated during Kennesaw State University Men’s & Women’s basketball games featuring State Superintendent Kathy Cox.
Date:
Feb. 6, 2010
Time:
4 – 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Kennesaw State University Convocation Center
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Parking:
KSU West parking deck
For more information, please call Brian LeHeup at 678-797-2171
H1N1 Swine flu mass clinic at KSU in Kennesaw
Cobb & Douglas Public Health has H1N1 vaccine available at all local public health centers for anyone ages 6 months and older. In addition, there will be an H1N1 Mass Flu Clinic on Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at KSU Center – Continuing Education Building – (Not Main Campus) 3333 Busbee Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144. They are also planning an additional H1N1 mass clinic on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. again at Kennesaw State University in Cobb County, pending vaccine availability. The H1N1 flu vaccine will be provided at no cost to anyone 6 months of age and older.
What’s Under Rocks?
Artist and nature lover Palma Rhoades will lead children around the Garden turning over rocks, logs, leaves and discussing all the creatures they discover. Children must be accompanied by an adult during program. Please call Garden office to register.
Cost:
Class is free with Garden admission of $4.00. Adult admission $5.00
Address:
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Date:
December 19, 2009
Hours:
Class begins at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, call (770) 919-0248
Salvation Army Angel Tree
Town Center at Cobb and The Salvation Army have partnered to support the annual Salvation Army Holiday Angel Tree program. The program provides new clothing and toys for children of families in need and runs until December 12, 2009.
Times:
10am-8pm
Location:
Town Center at Cobb
For more information, call (770) 424.9486
Through The Ages: A Living History Timeline
Experience living and military history up close and personal! See first-hand weapon demonstrations from swords to cannons and rifles, as well as military vehicles and flag displays. You’ll see soldiers – from Romans to World Wars I and II and modern day! Experience daily life throughout time from farming to doll making to metalworking. You’ll even get to meet historical characters like Abraham Lincoln and Queen Elizabeth I. It’s happening right here in Kennesaw!
Dates:
Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 10am – 4pm
Sunday, November 15, 2009 from noon – 4pm
Admission:
Adult admission ($5) and children 4-12 ($3). Kids FREE 3 and under!
Location:
Swift-Cantrell Park, Kennesaw
For more information, contact 770.427.2117 ext. 3176 or jpies@kennesaw-ga.gov.
