Gobble Jog

Run wild for a great cause at the 9th annual Gobble Jog on Thanksgiving day in Marietta. The event benefits MUST Ministries and takes place in historic Marietta Square and features a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, a 1K run/walk, and a tot trot (for kids 5 and under). The Gobble Jog 10K is certified as a qualifier for seeding in the Peachtree Road Race and the U.S. 10K Classic.

Race Day Schedule:
7am – Packet pick-up/Registration
8am – 10K Run
9:15am – 1K Run/Walk
9:30am – 5K Run/Walk
10:30am TotTrot

The pre-race packet pick-up takes place the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 3pm to 7pm at the Marietta First United Methodist Church, Family Life Hall.

Pre-race packet pick-up location:
Marietta First United Methodist Church, Family Life Hall
56 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta GA 30064

Race Location:
Marietta Square

For more information, call (678) 218-4521.

About MUST Ministries
All proceeds benefit MUST Ministries, a faith-based, non-profit organization ministering to individuals to break the cycle of poverty by providing employment training and resources to find jobs, family life skills and services. In addition to programs that support overcoming barriers for employment, MUST also provides mental health and addiction programs.

Steel Magnolias @ The Strand

Steel Magnolias at the Strand in Marietta

The Mount Paran Players are presenting Steel Magnolias at The Strand as a benefit for MUST Ministries August 14-16. The 1987 play, which went on to become a Broadway success in 2005, revolves around the close friendships of six women in a small Louisiana parish who gather at Truvy’s Beauty Parlor. The ladies discuss everything from men to religion to the serious decision that could result in one friend’s death. The play was made into a movie in 1989 with an all-star cast including Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and Shirley MacLaine.

Tickets:
$18

VIP Tickets:
A $75 VIP ticket is available for Saturday’s showing and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres in The Strand’s top level event space and roof top terrace at 6:30 PM, the show at 8 PM, and a “Meet The Cast Dessert Reception” after the show.

Date:
Aug 14, 15 @ 8 PM, Aug 16 @ 3 PM

Address:
Earl Smith Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
Marietta Square or Cobb County parking garage off of Wadell Street

For more information, call (770) 293-0080.