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By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Sept 9, 2021
  • Sounds of Good Medicine: 45th Anniversary Celebration of the Family Health Centers of Georgia. 6 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets starting at $45, VIP tables available, free parking. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Hosted by MC Lightfoot, the show will include Dara Carter as the opening act and Najee Maysa Leak, Michael Lington and Paul Taylor. Bring your own food and drinks. sounds@fhcga.org, MableHouse.org, fhcga.org Only digital tickets: BoxOffice at 770-819-7765 or ticketmaster.com
  • “A Healthier You” by Smith-Gilbert Gardens. During September and October. 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. The program will feature programming and classes to encourage wellness in multiple aspects, including the mind, arts, celebration, fitness and family. SmithGilbertGardens.com
  • Call for commissioners for Kennesaw’s new Sister Cities Board. Members of the Kennesaw community are invited to volunteer as commissioners to develop criteria and projects related to future Sister City partnerships between the city of Kennesaw and cities abroad. Apply: bit.ly/3jW2pvT Send your completed application to the Kennesaw City Clerk at lalvarez@kennesaw-ga.gov.

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