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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Weekend Things: Weapons, Moon Mysteries and More

Keep busy this weekend with these local events.

Looking to plan your weekend calendar? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week. TENNESSEE TREASURES TENT SALE Where/When: The Evelyn Ashley Boutique on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Go: Summertime and outdoor markets go together like soft serve and sprinkles. Check out what local artisans and businesses have to offer! Pricing: Free! PHOTOGRAPHING 'AT THE CONTROLS' Where/When: Tellus Science Museum on Friday at 7 p.m. Why Go: Smithsonian photographer Eric Long will be talking about the process of photographing the life-size images that are on display right now at Tellus. He shot images of various aircrafts and spacecrafts. He also will be signing copies of his books, At the Controls and …

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Tennessee Treasures Tent Sale, The Evelyn Ashley Boutique, Photographing 'At The Controls', and 6 more ›

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Weekend: 3D, Bluegrass, Cycling and More

Here are ideas for your weekend plans.

Looking to plan your weekend calendar? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week. WASHI NINGYO (JAPANESE DOLLS) Where/When: Cartersville Public Library on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Why Go: Sometimes when an unusual opportunity presents itself, you just need to go for it. In this case, why not learn the traditional ancient art of Japanese 3D paper doll making? Try something new this weekend! Pricing: $3 for supplies. Call the library at 770-382-4203 to reserve your spot. CARTERSVILLE CENTURY RIDE FOR CHARITY Where/When: Dellinger Park on Saturday. Registration begins at 6 a.m. and the ride begins at 8 a.m. Why Go: Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Bartow County, this bicycle ride will turn …

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Washi Ningyo (Japanese Dolls), Cartersville Public Library, Cartersville Century Ride for Charity, and 6 more ›

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Weekend Things: Science, Music, More

Your search for weekend activities stops here.

Looking to plan your weekend calendar? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week. BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND TEXAS HOLD ‘EM Where/When: Cartersville Public Library on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Why Go: This Friday, enjoy the library after hours where they’re holding a Texas Hold ‘em night. There will be beginner and experienced tables. Play for fun, not money. Pricing: Free BIG CHICKEN CHORUS TO BENEFIT HOMELESS SHELTER Where/When: Clarence Brown Conference Center on Saturday at 7 p.m. Why Go: Named after the well-known “Big Chicken” in Marietta, this all-male barbershop group is performing to raise money for the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter. Pricing: Tickets are $15 and are available at Good …

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Library After Hours: Texas Hold ‘em, Cartersville Public Library, Big Chicken Chorus to Benefit Homeless Shelter, and 7 more ›

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Weekend Things: Plays, Gems and More

Prepare to laugh and learn this weekend.

Looking to plan your weekend calendar? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week. BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND 'TIL BETH DO US PART' Where/When: Legion Theatre, Friday through Sunday. Shows Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and a matinee at 3 p.m. Sunday. If you don’t catch it this week, the show will be around for the next two weekends. Why Go: Are you married? Do you like to laugh? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions then you’ll want to check out this show. A career-driven wife needs help around the house. Her very Southern newly-hired assistant turns everything upside down. Pricing: Advance Tickets: $15 adults general admission, $12 seniors, students and PHP members; $18 per person at …

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Til Beth Do Us Part, Legion Theatre, Rockfest Returns to Tellus, and 6 more ›

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Farmers Market, Karaoke and More

Celebrate the weekend with these fun events.

Editor's Note — Shortly after the publication of this article, we learned tickets for "The Little Mermaid" were sold out. Looking to plan your weekend calendar? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week.  BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND • "THE LITTLE MERMAID" DANCE PERFORMANCE Where/When: The Grand Theatre on Thursday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. Why Go: If your kids are fans of “The Little Mermaid” they will love this event. Students at Cartersville School of Ballet are performing a dance rendition of the Disney classic. Pricing: $10 Advanced, $15 at the door • SMITH-GILBERT GARDENS "KIDDIE GARDENER" SERIES: “WHAT ABOUT LADYBUGS?” Where/When: Smith-Gilbert Gardens (2382 Pine Mountain Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA …

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May is Dance Season at The Grand Theatre, The Grand Threatre, and Cartersville School of Ballet, LTD

Friday, May 20, 2011

Locals Sound Off on End of World Prediction

Saturday, May 21, will be “Judgment Day,” according to a Christian group.

Have you heard? The end is near. At least according to a group of believers who have posted warning signs all over the country, including in Georgia, and as far as the Middle East and Asia. While Hollywood and popular literature have touted December 21, 2012, as the end of the world as foretold by the Mayans, a Christian-based Internet ministry predicts the end is just a day away. Harold Camping of Family Radio made the prediction and explains the rationale on his website, FamilyRadio.com. “Holy God is showing us by the words of 2 Peter 3:8 that He wants us to know that exactly 7,000 years after He destroyed the world with water in Noah’s day, He plans to destroy the entire world forever,” Camping wrote. “Because the year 2011 A.D. is …

J. Arnold

1:39 pm on Friday, May 20, 2011

I dare say I will not poke at anyones beliefs. That will return to you. I do not agree, however, that any given day this planet shall be destroyed. If there is a" rapture" or "arising", should I call it, it has been happening since the beginning of time and it will continue. To cause fear in a people is not what we are here to create. Fear is the opposite of love. So what do you stand for? Arise …   more ›

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Weekend Planner: Health, Nature and More

Celebrate life, art and nature this weekend.

Looking to plan your weekend calendar? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week. BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND • CANCER SCREENINGS Where/When: Cartersville Medical Center on Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Why Go: It might not be fun, per se, but it is necessary and it is this weekend. Local physicians will be performing free cancer screenings (oral, head and neck) at the Hope Center. Pricing: Free • CASS HIGH REUNION Where/When: Clarence Brown Conference Center on Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. Why Go: Catch up with friends while you help a great cause. Open to all Cass High alumni, faculty and staff.  Proceeds from the reunion will benefit the American Cancer Society. Pricing: $70 each or $100 per couple…

In this Article:

Ten Minutes Could Save Your Life, Cartersville Medical Center, Cass High Reunion - American Cancer Society Benefit, and 6 more ›

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Your Weekend's Best Bets

Astronomy Day is Saturday and the sky’s the limit when it comes to keeping busy this weekend.

Looking to plan your weekend calendar? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week. • BINGO Where/When:  Emmie Nelson Public Library on Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. Why Go: Take a chance at winning prizes as you have some fun on a Friday afternoon. Note that this is an adult event. Pricing: Free • FUNDRAISER FUN Where/When: Harley-Davidson of Cartersville on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy live music, barbeque, face painting, silent auction, raffles and more with proceeds helping to fund a much needed surgery for Tina Ivester Ulrich. Pricing: Donations • ASTRONOMY DAY AT TELLUS Where/When: Tellus Science Museum on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Why Go: Where better to spend National …

In this Article:

BINGO, Surgery Benefit for Tina Ivester Ulrich, Harley-Davidson of Cartersville, and 6 more ›

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Cartersville 'Comes Alive' with Food, Art, War

There’s a lot going on this weekend. How busy do you want to be?

Looking to plan your weekend calendar? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week. BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND • A TASTE OF CARTERSVILLE - ARTS ON THE SQUARE AND CARTERSVILLE UNCORKED Where/When: A Taste of Cartersville and Arts on the Square will be in downtown Cartersville on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cartersville UNCORKED starts at 6 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy food and drinks from some of Cartersville’s best restaurants while you take in local art, art demonstrations, live music, street magicians and more. After the daytime event ends, participating restaurants will offer a progressive wine tasting! Pricing: Admission and parking are free. Food samples range from 50¢ to $3. • AIDS WALK/RUN …

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Taste of Cartersville-Arts on the Square, Cartersville UNCORKED, AIDS Walk Cartersville, and 6 more ›

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Egg Hunts, Bluegrass and More

This weekend, take advantage of these local happenings.

Looking to plan your weekend? Cartersville Patch has you covered! Here are ideas for your favorite days of the week. BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND • 11TH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN PARTY CONVENTION Where/When: Clarence Brown Conference Center on Saturday from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. and convention begins at 10 a.m. Why Go: If you are a Republican and/or interested in politics, this may be an interesting and informative way to spend your Saturday. Pricing: $15, purchase tickets here. • CARTERSVILLE EGG DROP Where/When: Dellinger Park on Saturday from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Why Go: Last year over 7,000 people showed up for this cool event. Eggs are dropped from a helicopter, hunted and redeemed for candy. There will be food and music from 10 a.m…

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Dellinger Park, The Grand Threatre, 11th District Republican Party Convention, and 7 more ›

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