Get ready for some family fun at the Southern Museum’s Mommy & Me series. The Mommy & Me pre-school programs are designed for children age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents. The program subjects draw from the museum’s history, themes and exhibits and provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. The programs are free with museum admission, and no reservations are required.

2011 Dates:

• Down By the Station
  April 14 from 10am – 11am
• I LOVE Trains!
  April 21 from 10am – 11am
• A Child’s Day
  April 28 from 10am – 11am
• This Train – Steam, Diesel, Bullet
  May 5 from 10am – 11am
• Old-Time Fun
  May 12 from 10am – 11am
• A-Camping We Will Go
  May 19 from 10am – 11am
• Medals of Honor
  May 21 from 10am – 11am
• How Does Your Garden Grow?
  June 2 from 10am– 11am
• Gears and Machines
  June 9 from 10am – 11am
• Let’s Paint With Dots!
  June 16 from 10am – 11am
• How Will We Get to the Beach?
  June 23 from 10am – 11am
• Travel By Rail
  June 30 from 10am – 11am

Admission:
Free with the cost of admission (Adults $7.50, Seniors 60+ $6.50, Children 4-12 $5.50, Children 3 and under Free).

Address:
The Southern Museum
2829 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Parking:
Parking is available behind The Southern Museum or in the grass lot behind the old Community House.

For more information, please call the Education Department at (770) 427-2117, ext 3173 or email children@southernmuseum.org.

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Downtown Kennesaw is host to the 35rd annual Big Shanty Festival on April 16 and 17, 2011.  The festival combines the best of the rich heritage of Kennesaw and the Civil War era with today’s fun filled activities. Over 60,000 attendees will enjoy the more than 200 booths with arts & crafts, food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment.

This year’s event offers great entertainment on two stages and a variety of foods to please everyone’s palate. The Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival kicks off with a parade on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 9:30am. The parade features floats, high school bands, marchers, and over 1,000 youngsters representing every sport association in the area. The Parade will start at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw.

Admission:
Free

Hours:
Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10am to 6pm
Parade is on Saturday at 9:30am
Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 12pm to 5pm

Location:
Downtown Kennesaw near the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Kennesaw, Ga 30144

This fun filled event is co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association. For more information, call (770) 423-1330.

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For more information, please call (770) 423-1330.

On Saturday, April 2, 2011, from 9 am – noon, volunteers are needed to help clean the Park’s picnic area and do light building on a new amphitheater. Volunteers need only bring gloves; tools are provided. We suggest that volunteers be no younger than 10 years old. Those interested should sign up by sending an email to Benita Duling at Benita_Duling@nps.gov. Volunteers only need to bring gloves if they are so inclined. Free t-shirts are given to all participants.

Park Day, a volunteer effort to maintain Civil War sites in conjunction with the Civil War Preservation Trust and History (formerly the History Channel), is held annually at state and federal sites across the country. For more information, please call 770-427-4686 x0 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Date:
April 2, 2011 from 9 am – 12 pm

Admission:
Free

Address:
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive
Kennesaw, Georgia 30152

Parking:
Volunteers will be directed to a Park Day volunteer-only area.

For more information, please call 770-427-4686.

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Junior Ranger Day is an annual event that takes place at national parks across the country during National Park Week. This year’s theme at Kennesaw Mountain is “Nature Rocks!”. Kids will be building things with their own hands, can dress up like a real nature worker, visit a display of endangered creatures, learn about fire and meet Captain Planet, the original animated environmental employee. Current and new Junior Rangers alike are invited to the fun!

Date:
April 2, 2011 from 10am-2pm

Admission:
Free

Address:
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive
Kennesaw, Georgia 30152

Parking:
Visitor Center parking and overflow parking (located on Old 41 Highway)

For more information, please call 770-427-4686.

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The City of Kennesaw is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 from 2-7 pm at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive.

Your donation is important in helping to ensure that the blood supply in our community remains at an adequate level. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age (or 16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. If you previously donated blood, a 56 day gap since your last donation is required.

Prospective donors are strongly encouraged to make an appointment, although walk-ins are also welcome. Visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec and click on the “American Red Cross Blood Drive” calendar entry to schedule an appointment online, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Hours:
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 from 2-7 pm

Address:
Ben Robertson Community Center
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw Ga

For more information call the City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department at (770) 422-9714.

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Credit Union of Georgia to Host Free Electronics Recycling Event at Kennesaw State University Branch

With Identity Theft on the rise, Credit Union of Georgia has partnered with Green2LiveClean to host the Credit Union’s first ever Electronics Recycling Event. This effort is being offered to give the community a safe way to destroy their computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices they no longer need.

On Saturday, January 29th 2011, a recycling unit will be available at the Credit Union’s KSU Branch, located at 3333 Busbee Drive in Kennesaw from 9am to 1pm.

Credit Union of Georgia will be offering the recycling services to the community free of charge.

Date:
Saturday January 29th, 2011
9 AM- 1 PM

Items Accepted:

• Cell Phones
• Computers/Laptops
• Rechargeable Batteries
• Printers
• Fax Machines
• Scanners
• Copiers
• Game Systems
• Remote Controls
• DVD/VCR Players
• Satellite/Cable Boxes
• Chargers/Adapters
• LCD/Plasma TVs
• Computer Monitors
• Stereo Equipment
• MP3 Player
• Home/Office Telephones
• Cables/Wires/Cords
• Small Appliances: Coffeemakers, Hair equipment etc.
• CRT TV’s – $10 Fee Applies Per TV

Address:
Credit Union of Georgia
3333 Busbee Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, please call (678) 486-1111.

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There’s nothing like the annual visit to Santa for creating family holiday memories that will last a lifetime. Bring the kids and their lists to Town Center at Cobb mall for one of the most magical and enduring holiday traditions.

This week, December 12-18, 2010, Santa will be available Monday through Saturday from 9am-9:30pm and Sunday from 10am-8pm. Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer from 1-1:45 and 5-5:45 each day.

Upcoming Santa hours are:

• Dec. 13-18, 9:00a.m.-9:30p.m.
• Dec. 19, 10:00a.m.-8:00p.m.
• Dec 20-23, 9:00a.m.-9:30p.m.
• Dec. 24, 8:00a.m.-6:00p.m.

Address:
400 Barrett Pkwy.
Kennesaw, GA 30144

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Enjoy Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol presented as a tour through the Southern Museum. Scenes of the play will be acted out in vignettes. Don’t miss Fezziwig’s party in the Glover Factory or the festive finale! The Museum will be closed during regular hours on these days.

Holiday treats will be given to all who join us! $7.50 for adults, $5.50 for ages 4-12 and Free for children 3 and under. For more information, contact 770.427.2117 ext. 3058, or jpies@kennesaw-ga.gov.

Date:
December 10th, 6:00PM–9:00PM
December 11th, 5:00PM–9:00PM

Admission:
$7.50 for adults, $5.50 for ages 4-12 and Free for children 3 and under.

Address:
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
2829 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Parking:
Free

For more information, please call (770) 427-2117

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The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and the Kennesaw Optimist Club are teaming up to host the Faith Cline Elf Trot 5K Race on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at at 4:30pm at the conclusion of Kennesaw’s Day with Santa in downtown Kennesaw.

The race honors Faith Cline, who was a 17 year old high school senior when she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain stem tumor. Faith’s high school diploma was on her “wish list”, so she completed her graduation requirements early and was recognized in a graduation ceremony at Kennesaw Mountain High School in August just weeks before her death. Her story is an inspiration to all who knew her or knew about her.

The run begins at Kennesaw First Baptist Church and ends in Downtown Kennesaw. The race runs down Main Street to Swift Cantrell Park, makes one loop around Swift Cantrell Park and returns to downtown Kennesaw. Women, men, boys, and girls are invited to run a 5K (3.1 miles), walk a 5K, run a one mile kid’s fun run, or walk a one mile family fun walk. The race will feature carolers located each half mile! The Kennesaw Mountain High School Jr ROTC will start the race with children from the Brain Tumor Foundation and the Kennesaw Elementary School chorus will be at the finish line to greet you in song. We will have Hot Chocolate and roasted marshmallows at the finish line party! The race is electronically timed by ZULU racing for fast, accurate results. Join us at Kennesaw First Baptist Church for the post-race awards ceremony-with awards for 14 age groups.

Call 770-429-9733 for more information.