Touch-A-Truck

Get ready to put your imagination in gear and get into the driver’s seat as Touch-A-Truck rolls into Kennesaw on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The event is sponsored by the Kennesaw Parks and Recreation Department and takes place from 10am to 2pm.

The event allows kids of all ages to get up close and personal with dozens of cars, trucks, and construction vehicles. Some of the vehicles include a cement truck, garbage truck, backhoe, tractor, and a police car. Kids will learn about the functions they serve and even meet the drivers. Be sure to bring your camera and enjoy the great photo opportunities as your kids explore the vehicles, climb into the driver’s seat, honk the horn and pretend to steer.

Date:
March 20, 2010

Time:
10am – 2pm

Admission:
Free

Address:
Near the Depot
2828 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, call (770) 422-9714.

Kennesaw Easter Egg Hunt

Kennesaw’s Easter Egg Scramble takes place on March 27, 2010. The Easter egg hunt begins at 10 am sharp so bring the kids to hunt for thousands of goody-filled eggs (some with prizes!) and wrapped candy treats on the events field at Swift-Cantrell Park.

The scramble will be divided into three age groups:
0-3 years
4-5 years
Ages 6 & up

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to bring a basket or bag to collect treats, and don’t forget your camera. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures, hugs and handshakes.

Admission:
Free (there will be a small charge for the petting zoo and pony rides).

Rain date:
Rain date is Saturday, April 3.

Address:
Swift-Cantrell Park
3140 Old 41 Highway
Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, call 770-422-9714.

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.

Vince Dooley to chair KSU Football Exploratory Committee

Legendary football coach Vince Dooley has been selected to chair the exploratory committee for football at Kennesaw State University. The committee consists of students, faculty, staff, alumni, business and community leaders, and friends and benefactors of Kennesaw State University. Over the next nine months, the committee study the impact of a football program and deliver their recommendations to KSU President Daniel S. Papp in September 2010.

“The launch of the Football Exploratory Committee is the next logical step in the progression of KSU’s athletics programs,” Papp said. “We are excited that a coach of the caliber of Vince Dooley has agreed to lead us through this process as KSU decides whether or not we should start a football program.”

On December 1, KSU announced a partnership with the Atlanta Beat Women’s Professional Soccer team that includes the construction of a $16.5 million, 8,300-seat stadium that will be ready by spring. The stadium could also be used for football, Papp said.