Monday, December 10, 2012
In our latest edition of “Patch 101,” we share how nonprofit officials and volunteers can post events, photos and calls for action to be seen by West Cobb Patch readers.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Jon Gargis
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Monday, December 10, 2012
It’s December, which means many nonprofits are in the midst of community projects such as toy drives or feed the hungry events, while others are soliciting donations before the end of the 2012 tax year. If you represent or volunteer with a Cobb-based nonprofit or one that serves the West Cobb area, you have many ways with which you can utilize West Cobb Patch to get the word out: 1. Start a blog about your nonprofit or its campaign(s). Maybe you’re with a lesser-known nonprofit in the area, or perhaps you perform a service or hold an event that few people are aware of. Or maybe you want the public to know why they should donate to your cause before the end of the year. One way to educate the public is by posting a blog. Clicking this link …
Friday, December 7, 2012
There are plenty of offerings in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties this weekend.
Journey Through Bethlehem When: 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday Where: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, 5145 Due West Road, Powder Springs | Get directions Why Go: Walk through a historical village set at the time of Jesus’ birth. Price: Free Parent's Night Out When: 6 p.m. Friday Where: Brawner Hall, 3180 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna | Get directions Why Go: You need a few hours away from the kids. Price: $40 | Buy tickets Holiday Shops at Hunter Park When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: Hunter Park, 8830 Gurley Road, Douglasville | Get directions Why Go: Get some holiday shopping done without the hassle of the crowds at the mall. Price: Free Live Nativity Downtown Dallas When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Downtown Dallas Merchants Association, 213 Main …
Head to the North Cobb area Friday, Dec. 7 for Santa's Arrival, and get an opportunity to write letters to service members overseas.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Angela Chao
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Friday, December 7, 2012
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features Santa's Arrival in Acworth. The streets of Historic Downtown Acworth are expected to be filled with thousands of people Friday night for Santa's Arrival, a tradition in the community for more than 10 years. Santa will arrive in a military vehicle this year, giving the children an opportunity to write letters to soldiers serving our country overseas. Bring the whole family to kick off the holiday season, and enjoy an evening of music and entertainment with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Have a great event coming up in your community? Upload it onto your Patch, then email Editor Jon Gargis at jon.gargis@patch.com, and your event could be featured in the next Weekend Spotlight…
Thursday, December 6, 2012
The holiday season is ringing in a renewed real estate market, says C. Mark Willix in his latest offering.
Yes friends, the holiday season is in full swing. There are presents to be wrapped, baking to be done, holiday parties filled with revelry and the joy of the season filling each heart. And even with all of the hustle of post-Black Friday events the real estate market is usually expected to be slow this time of year. While we do generally see a bit of a drop in sales, this is definitely not a slow market. 2012 has been a banner year for the market recovery. Inventory levels started off strong and then began to drop at the end of the first quarter. As I've been telling you for most of the last six months, the inventory levels are spurring rising prices. While conditions still favor buyers, sellers are seeing a strong market as well. It is my…
Thanks to a very special U.S. Postal Service program, "Santa" will reply to children who mail him their Christmas wish lists this holiday season.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Across Cobb and Paulding, communities will officially ring in the holiday season this weekend.
Christmas at NorthStar Church Arts & Craft Show When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Where: NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road NW, Kennesaw | Get directions Why Go: There will be more than 75 arts and crafts exhibitors from all over the Southeast. Price: Free admission and parking. Seventh Annual City of Hiram Christmas Tree Lighting When: 6 p.m. Friday Where: City of Hiram, 342 Oak St., Hiram | Get directions Why Go: Santa Claus will be there. Additionally, there will be live music, train rides for kids as well as horse and carriage rides. The lighting of the Christmas tree will take place at 8 p.m. Price: Free The Nutcracker When: 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. …
Get ideas on holiday decorating by taking the Holiday Homes Tour this weekend.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Angela Chao
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Friday, November 30, 2012
This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features the Homes for the Holidays Tour presented by The Foundation of Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna. The event will be held noon-6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds will benefit The Foundation of Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna to raise funds for new patient beds. Purchase tickets at www.SmyrnaCares.org or by calling 770-438-5233. Visit Patch's Event Calendar for more details. Have a great event coming up in your community? Upload it onto your Patch, then email Editor Jon Gargis at jon.gargis@patch.com, and your event could be featured in the next Weekend Spotlight on Patch sites across Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Take a look at local light displays from individuals who just love Christmas or have a charity you may donate to in lieu of admission, and tell us who you think has the best Christmas light show.
We’ve compiled a list of holiday happenings going on in West Cobb this weekend. Find out how to submit any events we’ve missed to West Cobb Patch’s calendar.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Jon Gargis
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
West Cobb residents looking to get into the holiday spirit have several events to choose from this weekend. The three listings below from West Cobb Patch’s events calendar caught our eye. Clicking a link below will take you to an event page where you can find more details. Saturday, 10 a.m. 8th Annual Candy Cane Hunt in Mableton Saturday, 5 p.m. Powder Springs Christmas Tree Lighting Sunday, 2 p.m. Christmas House Arts and Crafts Show in Mableton If we’ve missed a great holiday event this weekend, and you don’t see it in our events calendar, not to worry—it only takes a minute or two to post to our calendar. You can visit the events calendar page and click the “Add an Event” button on the right side of the page, or you can head directly to…
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Do you plan to spend more on holiday gifts this year? If you’re the average shopper, one survey says you probably will.
If you’re the average shopper, chances are you may be spending a bit more on gifts this season than in years past. Earlier this month, American Research Group reported that its phone survey earlier this month showed that Americans plan to spend an average of $854 on gifts this holiday season, up nearly a third of last year’s average of $646. That’s also the highest average since ARG’s 2007 survey, when survey respondents’ average was $859—that amount fell by about half in 2008. Here are the average amounts of planned spending survey takers have reported since 2002. Year Average Spending Percent Change 2012 $854 + 32% 2011 $646 - 2% 2010 $658 + 58% 2009 $417 - 3% 2008 $431 - 50% 2007 $859 - 5% 2006 $907 - 4% 2005 $942 - 6% 2004 $1,004 + 3…
