Austell
"Joining Hands in Wellness" - Interactive activities and educational information will be presented by the Joining Hands in Wellness Partnership. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19, Collar Park, 2625 Joe Jerkins Blvd., Austell. Free. WellnessDaySouthCobb@gmail.com, 770-485-1333.
Kennesaw
The Bird 'n Butterfly-a-thon - This family-friendly event for all ages is timed for the peak of the fall bird migration and with the meadow in full bloom. 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19 (with Sept. 20 as the rain date), Leone Hall Price Park, 4715 Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw. FriendsOfPricePark.org/bird-butterfly-athon.html.
Cobb County Touch-a-Truck - All proceeds will benefit the Cobb Safety Village. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Town Center at Cobb Mall, 400 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW, Kennesaw. $5 per person, $20 per family. 770-852-3270.
Mableton
Glenn Phillips Band with Cindy Wilson of the B52s - This concert is presented by the South Cobb Arts Alliance as a part of its Summer Candlelite Concert Series. 7 p.m. gates open, 8 p.m. show Sept. 19 (rain or shine), Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Free with free parking. Table reservations: 770-819-3285. MableHouse.org.
Chloe Agnew with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra - This "An Irish Heart" concert by a former member of Celtic Woman is presented by the South Cobb Arts Alliance with guest artists including Irish tenor Dermot Kiernan and Celtic dancer Scott Porter. 7 p.m. Sept. 20, Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. $15 to $50 at Ticketmaster.com. MableHouse.org.
Marietta
Marietta StreetFest - The 24th annual festival is extending to two days, including arts and crafts, vintage vehicles, local musicians and children's offerings. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20, Glover Park, Historic Marietta Square, 50 North Park Square. Free with free parking in decks at Waddell and Lawrence Streets. www.MariettaStreetFest.com.
Yom Kippur - Children's Blessing and Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Shachrit, 9:30 a.m., Yiskor (memorial service), noon, Mincha and Neilah (afternoon and evening services) 6:15 p.m., fast ends at 8:10 p.m. Sept. 23, Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-4412.
Marietta/Cobb Career Expo - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24, Turner Chapel AME Church, 492 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Register your company as an employer with Lucius McRunnels at LMcRunnels@cobbworks.org.
North Georgia State Fair - More than 300,000 are expected to attend this largest fair in metro Atlanta and the second largest in Georgia. 4 to 11 p.m. Sept. 24, 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to midnight Sept. 26, 12:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27, 4 to 11 p.m. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, 4 p.m. to midnight Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to midnight Oct. 3, 12:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4, Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. $7 but free for 10 and under, including free concerts. Ride tickets: $1.25 each, $20 for 21 tickets, $50 for 55 tickets, $100 for 120 tickets. Parking is $3. NorthGeorgiaStateFair.com.
Powder Springs
Evening Fishing - Bring your picnic dinner, fishing poles, bait and tackle. 6 p.m. Sept. 17, Lost Mountain Park, 4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs. $5 per family. Register: John.Purcell@CobbCounty.org, 770-528-8825.
Smyrna
Taste of Smyrna "Festival of Delectables" - There also will be live music from The Unusual Suspects and Scott Thompson and a Kids Zone with interactive inflatables. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 19, Village Green and Market Village in downtown Smyrna. Admission and parking are free with samples of $1 to $4 from more than 30 restaurants. Facebook.com/TasteOfSmyrna.
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