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Theatre Project to stage 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, February 8th, 2013, 12:06pm

Theatre Project to stage 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

MABLETON, Ga. -- This spring's Theatre Project production will be a staging of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

The community theater program will produce a junior version of the popular high-energy 1920's musical Apr. 19-21.

The Theatre Project is an educational outreach that brings a theatrical experience to young people in Cobb County. It is hosted by the Mable House Arts Center in Mableton. Past productions include Beauty and the Beast, Oliver!, Peter Pan and Seussical the Musical.

Learn more about the Theatre Project and Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. at mablehouse.org.

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Chick-fil-A Daddy-Daughter Date Night returns in 2013

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 11:34am

Chick-fil-A Daddy-Daughter Date Night returns in 2013

ATLANTA -- Chick-fil-A's wildly popular Daddy-Daughter Date Night will return in February.

More than 100 Atlanta- and Athens-area Chick-fil-A restaurants will host the event on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Every couple in attendance will receive an activity sheet with conversation topics and a booklet called "Continuing the Conversation," which gives the dads and daughters suggestions for getting to know each other better.

"One of Chick-fil-A's goals is to promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone we serve," Chick-fil-A area marketing director Robin Lomax said in a statement. "We understand the importance of father-daughter relationships and want to encourage dads to take a break from busy schedules, enjoy their daughters' company over a meal and have fun."

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Hundreds attend AKA peace rally

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, January 21st, 2013, 10:02am

ATLANTA -- More than 200 metro Atlanta middle school students attended a peace rally and workshop hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. over the weekend.

The rally was a kickoff for 40 Days of Peace, which begins Monday. 40 Days of Peace is a commitment to kindness and service that encourages young people to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

At Saturday's rally, speakers encouraged attendees to stop bullying and stay out of gangs. Police officers gave a presentation on how to interact with law enforcement.

A concurrent workshop for the parents in attendance focused on implementing strategies to keep children safe and on the right track in life.

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Cobb Alcohol Taskforce unveils new website

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, January 14th, 2013, 12:11pm

Cobb Alcohol Taskforce unveils new website

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -- The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce has overhauled its website, making it more accessible for parents and residents.

The new CobbAT site features tips, resources, campaigns and research on underage binge drinking prevention.

It is all part of the organization's stated goal of expanding its community outreach in 2013.

Take a look at the new site at cobbat.org.

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AKA holding peace rally for middle school students

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, January 7th, 2013, 10:28am

AKA holding peace rally for middle school students

ATLANTA -- Members of metro Atlanta's chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will hold a peace rally and workshop for middle school students over the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend.

The event will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Ivy Community Center in southwest Atlanta. It is part of the 40 Days of Peace project, which aims to spread service and kindness through the country.

The peace rally and workshop will aim to teach young people about Dr. King's mission, and to raise awareness of crime and crime prevention strategies. Law enforcement members will also give an interactive presentation to encourage children to stamp out gangs and bullying.

Middle school students from several metro Atlanta counties -- Cobb, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale -- are expected to participate.

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Mable's Tea Room to host Mommy & Me Tea

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 8:51am

MABLETON, Ga. -- Mable's Tea Room is starting a new tradition this holiday season -- a Mommy & Me Tea event.

Teatime will be 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. Despite the name, dads and grandparents are also more than welcome to attend.

Prices range from $40 for a table for four to $80 for a table for eight. Prices include finger sandwiches, desserts, tea and a small gift.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 770-819-3285.

Mable's Tea Room is located in the Mable House Arts Center at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton.

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POSTPONED: Saving Young Brains lecture hopes to curb underage drinking

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 1:26pm

POSTPONED: Saving Young Brains lecture hopes to curb underage drinking

MARIETTA, Ga. -- The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce has partnered with several Cobb County PTAs to present a panel on the dangers of youth binge drinking.

The Saving Young Brains event at Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta has been postponed, the new date has not yet been announced..

Jeff Dess, a prevention specialist with Cobb Schools Prevention Intervention Center, will facilitate the lecture, which aims to arm parents with tools for reducing underage drinking.

All parents with children ages 9-25 are invited to attend.

For more information or to sign up for the forum, visit cobbat.org or contact Cathy Finck at 404-791-7406 or coordinator@cobbat.org.

Turner Chapel AME Church is located at 492 North Marietta Parkway.

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