🌱 Make Your Own Holiday Ornaments + Exploring Historic Marietta Homes

Hey, everybody! It's Friday in East Cobb and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

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Partly sunny. High: 59 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. The Marietta Cobb Art Museum is hosting a fun event that will let you create your very own custom ornaments. Ceramics Artist Sheila Dow will guide the class with examples, suggestions, and support. You can make as many ornaments as you want, and gift them to families and friends. Classes take place on Dec. 3 and 4. (Marietta Cobb Art Museum)
2. On Dec. 3, the 36th annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour begins! You'll get to explore five different private homes in the Whitlock Avenue Historic District in Marietta. All homes have been restored and decorated to celebrate the holiday season. The tour is a great way to appreciate the history and architecture of Marietta. (Travel Cobb)
3. The East Cobb Middle School PTSA, alongside the school's social worker, is sponsoring a special program to support families in need this holiday season. The "Angel Tree" will have a wishlist item from each family that is personalized to the student's needs. Some families are asking for food this holiday season instead of gifts, and they'll get help too. The charity is accepting gift cards from Walmart and Krogers as well. (East Cobb News)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• BNI Success Masters Lunch&Learn: Leveraging The Power Of LinkedIn at Mellow Mushroom Marietta in Marietta (12:00 PM)
• Special Experiences With Santa at the Avenue at East Cobb in Marietta (4:00 PM)
• The Jokey Crab at Monticello ATL in Marietta (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thursdays are for Kids Craft Club at Cobb County Public Library! Stop by and create hands-on holiday art projects this December. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Cobb Chamber has announced its newest members! Are your favorite shops on the list? Check out the Chamber's Facebook post to see which local businesses have joined. (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• December is Universal Human Rights Month, and Cobb County Library is celebrating with informational events, experiences, and a curated booklist. Click here to view the Universal Human Rights Month Booklist. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Roswell UMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show (December 2)
• Teal's The Season Holiday Soiree, "Breakfast At Divani's A Tiffani Affair" (December 2)
• Big Psychic Fair (December 3)
• Christmas Photos & Activities in Store this Saturday, December 3rd! (December 3)
• Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 3)
• Chanukah & Holiday Bazaar (December 4)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 17)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.