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Kennesaw Business Expo

Kennesaw.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:43:47 +0000

The Kennesaw Business Expo is your chance to meet local business owners, enjoy some great free food, take home some free giveaways, network and build business connections, and meet some great people who call Cobb County home. The Kennesaw Business Association is hosting the 2010 Kennesaw Business Expo at the Ben Robertson Community Center in Kennesaw on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 4pm to 8pm. The annual event is free and open to the public, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the event.

Location:
Ben Robertson Community Center in Adams Park
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Time:
4pm – 8pm

Date:
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Touch-A-Truck

Kennesaw.com — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:18:45 +0000

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.com — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:40:33 +0000

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.

Valentines Dance

Kennesaw.com — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:44:15 +0000

The City of Kennesaw parks and recreation department is hosting a Valentines Dance this Saturday, Feb 6 from 6-9 pm. The banquet hall in the Community Center will be transformed into a magical kingdom complete with a castle court and a dragon’s lair. Dance, party and play in a wonderland of fun. The event also features abundant food, refreshments, games, storytelling and make-and-take crafts for all to enjoy.

Come dressed in your favorite gown or suit of shining armor — and win prizes during the costume contest. A professional DJ will spin a medieval medley of tunes, and photos will be available for purchase. It’ll be a night your family will remember & treasure forever.

Cost:
Tickets are $25 per couple ($10 for each additional family member); buy online at www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec/valentinesdance or in person at the Community Center.

Location:
Ben Robertson Community Center in Adams Park
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Time:
6pm – 9pm

Date:
Saturday, February 6, 2010

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

Kennesaw Book, CD & DVD Swap

Kennesaw.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:54:44 +0000

Books, CDs, and DVDs can be expensive, and you are probably tired of some of the ones you have. Now is the time to trade it for something else at The Kennesaw Book, CD, and DVD Swap. Simply drop off your gently used books (hardcover or paperback), music CDs and DVD movies at the Ben Robertson Community Center on Thursday, April 22 or Friday, April 23 2010 from 12pm to 8pm and receive a ticket redeemable for the same number of books, CDs and/or DVDs during the “open swap” on Saturday, April 24 2010 from 8am to 11am.

Books must have both the front and back covers intact and be in good condition. DVDs and CDs must be in their original cases and fully operable. Please do not bring any magazines, software, record albums, VHS or cassette tapes, adult content, or any unauthorized or illegal material. All items remaining after the swap will be donated to a local charity. Please keep in mind that items will not be available for purchase during this free media swap.

Drop off dates and times:
Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 12pm to 8pm
Friday, April 23, 2010 from 12pm to 8pm

Swap date and time:
Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 8am to 11am.

Location:
Ben Robertson Community Center
2753 Watts Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30144

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

Big Shanty Festival

Kennesaw.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:43:27 +0000

Downtown Kennesaw is host to the 34rd annual Big Shanty Festival on April 17 and 18, 2010. The festival combines the best of the rich heritage of Kennesaw and the Civil War era with today’s fun filled activities. Over 50,000 attendees will enjoy the more than 200 booths with arts & crafts, food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment.

This year’s event offers great entertainment and a variety of foods to please everyone’s palate. Entertainment will include Kennesaw’s famous Little General Cloggers, the Kennesaw Dance Troupe, the Great Gig Dance Studio, the ETO Demo Team and coruses from Big Shanty, Bullard and Frey Elementary School. Also featured are choirs from Kennesaw First Baptist Church and Northstar Church.

The Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival kicks off with a parade on Saturday, April 17 at 9:30am. The parade features floats, high school bands, marchers, and over 1,000 youngsters representing every sport association in the area. Also included are the winners of Little Miss Cobb Beauty Pageant along with the winners of the Master, Miss, and Mrs. Kennesaw Pageant and Kennesaw Mountain and North Cobb School Bands. The Parade will start at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw.

Hours:
Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10am to 6pm
Parade is on Saturday at 9:30am
Sunday, April 18, 2010 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.

Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Certified BBQ Judging Class

Kennesaw.com — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:44:39 +0000

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.com — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:38:24 +0000

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

Kennesaw.com — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:21:39 +0000

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

Kennesaw.com — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:48:38 +0000

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