Northeast Cobb Business Association Luncheon

1. If you like to read, Barnes and Noble Booksellers has a fun book club that you may want to join. The April Book Club Selection is Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. The story is told as a series of memories by Jacob Jankowski, a "ninety or ninety-three year-old" man who lives in a nursing home. Gruen has said that the backbone of her story parallels the biblical story of Jacob in the Book of Genesis.  The book contains multiple references to Ringling Brothers as the premier circus of the time. Also, photos of actual circuses and circus performers of the time are included throughout the book. The book club meets at 6:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Town Center Prado, 50 Barrett Pkwy Suite 3000 Bldg. 3. For more information, call 770-422-2261.

2. Do you have a local business? Are you thinking of starting a business? Join the Northeast Cobb Business Association luncheon today at Piedmont Baptist Church. It's a great opportunity to network and socialize with other business owners. The speaker is Dr. Jack Llewellyn. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members $15. Non-members $20. 570 Piedmont Rd. For more information, call 770-422-2566.

3. Are a woman going through divorce, or contemplating divorce? It's a difficult time, and you may want to consider Visions A New, a women’s divorce support group that meets at the East Cobb Government Center tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The East Cobb Government Center is located at 4400 Lower Roswell Road. For more information, go to www.VisionsANew.org or call 770-953-2882.

4. The Ultimate Playdate returns! The Ultimate Playdate encourages families to take an outdoor break for some fresh air and family-friendly music every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (from April 20-June 29, and September 7-October 26). Jay Memory, founding member of the national act Memory Dean, performs old favorites and leads children in sing-alongs. The Ultimate Playdate takes place at East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road. East Cobb Park is located on over 20 acres adjacent to Roswell Road, between Old Canton Road and Providence Road. For more information, please contact info@eastcobbpark.org

5. Today, April 20, April 23 and April 27, you and your family can enjoy the 2011 Spring Bird Walks at Kennesaw Mountain. Kennesaw Mountain is noted as one of the South’s most visited flyways and many rare and beautiful birds have been observed in the park. Each walk begins at the Battlefield’s visitor center parking lot at 7:30 a.m., rain or shine. The walk is approximately 2.5 miles and takes about 3 hours. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. More info: 770-427-4684, ext. 0.