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September 13, 2008
Walking Tour
Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
Sat 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Join The Historic Marietta Trolley Co.'s own Brad Quinlin on one of our walking tours of Marietta's National Cemetery. Our group will be meeting at the cemetery's arch and parking is available at the Bank of North Georgia. This tour is $15 per person and must be paid in advance. Make your reservations today at 770-425-1006. www.mariettatrolley.com
October 1, 2008
Scarecrows in the Square
Glover Park – Marietta Square
Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm
Calling all Scarecrows
Be sure to visit “Parks” the Scarecrow and his dog Rex in the Square. “Parks and Rex” are two of the Recreation Department’s scarecrows for the 3nd annual Scarecrows in the Square. The program is part of the Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival and Halloween Happenings, which will take place on October 18th. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business, club, school or other organization. Let your creativity take hold and have some fun! There will be a $20.00 entry fee for your Scarecrow. Scarecrows will be judged on originality, construction, and presentation. You are urged to use a theme and name that fits your business or group’s personality. Scarecrows will be set up by October 1st. Judging will take place on October 10th. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the Halloween Happenings Costume Contest October 18th at 2:00 PM. Scarecrows will need to be removed by their makers by November 3rd. For more information please call 770-794-5601 or visit our website at www.mariettaga.gov/calendar/default.aspx
October 18, 2008
Harvest Square Festival
Glover Park – Marietta Square
Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm
The 32nd annual Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival, sponsored by the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department, will feature many local and area artists and craftspeople. Exhibits will include painting, pottery, woodwork, metal, jewelry, glass, fabric, floral designs, and much more. This year's festival combines Halloween Happenings and Scarecrows on the Square into a day of family fun. Halloween Happenings will feature games, activities and prizes for the entire family. The highlight will be the costume contest for children under 12 years old at 2:00 p.m. Winners usually wear creative homemade costumes. A pet costume contest will be held at 3:00 PM by Bear’s World, an educational organization promoting pet and child safety. Bring in your decorated pumpkin at 1:00 PM to be judged. Winners will be announced at 2:00 after the Scarecrow winners are announced. Scarecrows will be set up by schools, groups, and organizations the first week in October and will remain in the Square until November 1. Awards will be presented at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18 before the Kid's Costume Contest. The festival is free and free parking will be available in the Cobb County Parking Garage from the Waddell Street entrance. For more information, call 770-794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov/calendar/default.aspx
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