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 Earlier this week I recieved this message from one of our readers and I wanted to pass it on to all of you:
"I just picked 2 gallons of beautiful blueberries today at the U Pick on Moon Rd. (just off Florence Rd.) in Powder Springs for ONLY $5/gallon!! It's a kid-friendly place owned by the Cook family that lives across the street from the field for the last 30 years. With the recent rain, the berries are huge and juicy and plentiful. Mr. Cook says that he thinks they'll keep producing for about 2 - 3 more weeks, he opened July 5. It's best to go early in the morning before it gets too hot and use bug spray. He provides the buckets for picking and bags to take them home and payment is by the honor system. When you get your berries home, spread them out and allow them to ripen a day for the best flavor and then store them unrinsed in the fridge. They freeze well too, I rinse them and pat dry and put them in ziploc freezer bags. The frozen berries are great in smoothies and to make pies, cobblers, and dump cake!"
My husband and daughter went to check it out yesterday morning and they had so much fun! They came back with a gallon of blueberries that are absolutely delicious. It's amazing that they are only $5 a gallon because $5 at the grocery store barely buys a pint. He said that you should definitley go early in the morning because it got hot fast, but it's worth it to have all those sweet, yummy blueberries!
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Congratulations to Arleen Frazier, this week's winner!
There were only 2 people who actually guessed correctly this week. The window is located at the Murray Arts Center at Mount Paran Christian School in Kennesaw. (It was formerly called the Dozier Center.)
Thank you to this week's sponsor, Benny's Bear Factory for their support and for providing a $25 gift certificate!
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Kicks 101.5 will be hosting a fabulous free event at the Village at Old Trace Shopping Center this Saturday, July 19, from 11:00am-3:00pm. The shopping center is located on Dallas Highway across from Bob Cox Road, just down the street from the Avenue.
" Braves Around Town" will be there with a Brave's tent, pitching cage and a batting cage. There will be inflatables, a moonwalk and an 18 foot giant slide for the kids along with many more free games.
There will also be book signings (local authors Sara Rose and Rev. Paul Kumar) at A Cup of The Word, a Wellstar Wellness Checkup at the Leather Gallery and Bedding Center, a pet adoption from Hopeful Hearts Rescue Center in front of the Petsupermarket, and free raffles and prizes from many of the other stores including free Brave's tickets and free gas cards! And Benny's Bear Factory is raffling off two free gift cards and also offering 1/2 off of clothes with the purchase of a stuffed animal.
So get the kids and come on out for some free food, drinks, games, prizes and family fun!
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 This one is more difficult than I realized! So, here is a hint to help you out:
A window into the arts sublime,
Where knowledge flows like a fountain,
From a different kind of mountain.
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With airline prices soaring and gas prices near $4 a gallon, many people are forgoing traditional summer trips and choosing to stay at home. But don’t worry; there are plenty of fun things to do right here in our home town! Here are a few tips and ideas for planning the perfect West Cobb Staycation:
- Spend a day at Stone Mountain Park and stay for a picnic on the lawn and watch the Laser Show.
- Be creative….the possibilities are endless!
Here are a few tips to keep in mind for your Staycation:
- Set a start and end date so it feels more like a “real” vacation.
- Don’t work or worry about chores! This is your time off, don’t be tempted to run errands or do chores around the house. Let your co-workers know that you are on vacation.
- Set a budget. Even though you’re saving money on gas and hotels, be careful not to “splurge” so much that you end up going in debt for the staycation. The whole point is to save money.
- Take photos just like you would on a real vacation and make a scrapbook or photo album.
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 Here is the this week's Mystery Photo.....do you know where in West Cobb this photo was taken?
The first person to email the correct answer will win a $25 gift certificate for Benny's Bear Factory in Marietta! At Benny's Bear Factory, you can "Stuff, Fluff, Dress and Love" your very own stuffed animal or doll. It is an interactive experience for children of all ages. My kids just love Benny's Bear Factory!
On Wednesday I will give a hint and on Friday I will announce the winner. If no one guesses correctly, a winner will be randomly chosen from our list of subscribers. Click here to add your name to that list!
Have fun and good luck!
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 Congratulations to Martha Joyce of Powder Springs! She solved the photo mystery and will win free teeth bleaching from Mark Caceres, DMD!
The photo was taken at the corner of Old 41 and Church St - Bells Ferry in the former town of Elizabeth, Georgia, which is now a part of Marietta. It is located at the Kemira plant.
I believe this was probably the most difficult photo mystery yet. Martha said that the hint on Wednesday helped her out because she remembered recently reading something about Cobb's former towns and Elizabeth, Georgia was on the list. She and her son drove around the old town of Elizabeth looking up and searching for the tower and they were so excited when  they saw it! How fun!
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Reverend Paul Kumar, from Powder Springs, is scheduled for a book signing at A Cup of The Word bookstore on July 19 from 11:00am-1:00pm. His latest book, "Life's Chosen Angel" will be available at the signing.
"Life's Chosen Angel" is a tribute to Paul and Minnie's late son, Victor. Victor was a friend of mine and he and his wife, Jenny, were our Sunday School leaders for a while. He passed away last year and would have been 38 this month. Rev. Paul Kumar's newest book deals with the reality of death and losing a loved one, and what the Scripture has to tell us regarding it.
The Village at Old Trace Shopping Center will be hosting many events during the day on Saturday, July 19, including "Braves Around Town," moon slides, food, giveaways, pet adoptions and much more! I will post more about this event during the next week.
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 No one has guessed correctly yet, so I thought I would show a little more of the picture to help you out. Do you recognize it now? Be the first to tell me where this is located and win!
Here's a hint:
It's in a town that ceased to be.....
After the year 1993.
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 Marietta's own, Sara Rose, has several book signings coming up in the West Cobb area. Her first novel, "My Blue Violets", is a wonderful work of Christian Fiction.
Come out to meet Sara and get your copy signed at any of these locations:
Saturday, July 12, 2008; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - The Avenues at West Cobb
3625 Dallas Highway, S.W.
Marietta, GA 30064
770/424-0511
Saturday, July 19, 2008; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
3405 Dallas Highway, S.W., #405
Marietta, GA 30064
770/792-0070
Saturday, August 9, 2008; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sweet Spirit Christian Bookstore (West Cobb location)
3451 Barrett Parkway
Marietta, GA 30064
770/919-1002
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