Junior League Gives Foster Kids St. Patty Day Party

The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM) has invited 45 foster children and their families to participate in a St. Patrick's Day Party to be held at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. With more than 500 children in Cobb County's foster care system, the League saw the need to raise awareness about Foster Care in Cobb County and celebrate these children and their families.

Children between the ages of 8 and 11 will enjoy crafts, cupcake decorating, face painting and goodie bags.

The Junior League is also proud to announce that two-time Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year, Joe M. Turner will make a special guest appearance at this event. Turner is an internationally known speaker, magician and mentalist. While he is primarily known as a corporate entertainer and conference keynote speaker, he regularly supports local charitable organizations with family-friendly special performances.

Earl Reece, member of the JLCM Community Advisory Board, has graciously donated The Strand for the event. 

Communities in Schools of Marietta/Cobb County is providing books to each of the children in attendance. Other sponsors for the event include the Community Affairs Division of Cobb County Arts and Cultural Affairs, LifeSmiles of New Hope, Mamie Doyle - owner of Miss Mamie’s Cupcakes and JLCM provisional member, Moe’s of Acworth and The School Box.

“The JLCM Board of Directors and Community Advisory Board have taken this on as their special project for the League year, wanting to serve as an example to all JLCM members by putting our mission into action. We are working to "Make An Impact and Leave An Impression" not only with our members but the community,” said League President, Jennifer Johnson-Lynch.

Founded in 1933, the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta is an organization of more than 500 women whose purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.