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East Cobb Weekend Event: Fun Runs; Health Fair; more – East Cobb News
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Here’s a glimpse of what’s going on in East Cobb and environs this weekend from our calendar listings and beyond:
Rotary Club of East Cobb Dog Days Run: The organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year starts at 7:30 a.m. at the McCleskey Family-East Cobb YMCA (1055 E. Piedmont Road) with a 5K run around the communit, followed by a post-race vendor fair, food and other festivities. Cash prizes will be awarded for overall winners, as well as master and senior age groups. $35 registration.
Lutzie 43 Road Race: The 5K to benefit the foundation named for the memory of former Lassiter HS football star Phil Lutzenkirchen takes place at his old stomping grounds, Frank Fillman Stadium (2601 Shallowford Road). The main race starts at 8 a.m., followed by a kids’ run. Online registration is closed but race-day sign-up ($43 for adults and $30 for students) starts at 7 a.m. in the Lassiter gym.
The East Cobb Triathlon: Taking place just down the street from the Lutzie 43 Road Race, starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Mountain View Aquatics Center (2650 Gordy Parkway). Swimming, biking and running event, with awards at various age ranges, including kids. Spots are available in six of the seven categories, with registration ranging from $50-$80.
KSU Civil War Collector’s Showcase: The 7th Annual event includes artillery, currency, weaponry, letters and more from the collections of local Civil War buffs. The event is from 9-1 Saturday and is free at the KSU Continuing Education Center (3333 Busbee Parkway, Suite 400).
Aloha to Aging Beer Symposium Benefit: The East Cobb-based agency serving seniors and their caregivers will receive some of the proceeds from a Beer Symposium at The Wing Cafe (2145 Roswell Road) from 2-6. Local beer professionals (from New Realm, Scofflaw, Terrapin and Wild Heaven) and live music are featured. 2 beers from each brewery cost $25, with $5 from each ticket going to Aloha To Aging, Inc. All additional beer tickets will be $5 a piece.
Family Fun Health Fair: Cobb Commissioner Jerica Richardson has invited health professionals to speak about chronic diseases and how to access resources and assistance in treating them at a health fair Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road). All ages are invited.
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Luncheon events are held the first Friday of every month to build relationships with other East Cobb businesswomen.
The group, which is part of the East Cobb Business Association, is intended to support, learn, and grow from one another.
Advance registration is required.
Local artists are performing every Friday from 6-8 p.m. through October. Guests purchase food from nearby restaurants or bring their own food and tailgate chairs to Central Boulevard, located between Kale Me Crazy and Banana Republic.
Coolers and outside beverages are not permitted.
The Rotary Club of East Cobb is sponsoring the 17th annual Dog Days Run, with proceeds to benefit community non-profits and service organizations.
The event takes place on a nearby 5K course, with post-race vendors, food and other festivities.
Cash prizes will be awarded for overall winners, as well as master and senior age groups.
The registration fee is $35 after July 31 and for virtual runners.
The Wing Cafe is holding its 1st Annual Beer Symposium featuring beer professionals and with proceeds benefitting East Cobb-based Aloha to Aging.
The beer panel includes:
All beer tent sales will be starting at 2pm. 2 beers from each brewery start at $25, with $5 from each ticket going to Aloha To Aging, Inc. All additional beer tickets will be $5 a piece.
The Saints & Sinners band starts at 4pm.
Learn about chronic diseases, resources for family and how to get involved in helping those with chronic illnesses this weekend. Join Commissioner Jerica Richardson, Health Cabinet Chair Cameca Penelton, Special Guest Taurey Winter-Henson, and members from Cobb and Douglas Public Health for the Family Fun Health Fair.
This will be an event for all ages, so bring the whole family.
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