Learn about managing your diabetes during the Diabeties Self-Management Program, 9 am – 4 pm, Friday, July 21, at the Cobb County Extension Office, 678 South Cobb Drive, second floor, Marietta. The program will be taught by diabetes educators from the Diabetes Association of Atlanta. This class is for individuals recently diagnosed, for those who need a refresher and for pregnant women with diabetes. Registration fee required. Some insurance and Medicare accepted. To register call 404-527-7150, Ext. 114.
The Cobb County Library System will hold its free end-of-summer celebration at 10 am to noon, Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Central Library in Marietta. The event, which includes storytelling, games and crafts, marks the end of the annual summer reading program. The summer reading program is on-going through the end of July. Families can still join the program and receive a free reading register to track their reading progress and participate in the free activities taking place throughout the library system. To sign up, visit any Cobb library branch, where program packets and event schedules are available. For details visit one of the 17 Cobb County Libraries or log on to www.cobbcat.org.
The Harmony House is co-sponsoring our first-ever community-wide seminar and book signing, this Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the Turner Chapel AME Church Recreation Center, at 545 Kenneth E. Marcus Way (formerly Hyde Dr); in Marietta, GA 30060.
The seminar will feature brothers, attorneys and co-authors of the book “When the Cops Come Knockin”, Trinity Townsend and Travis Townsend. Though the target audience is youth and young adults, the event is open to the community as the presenters will have a universal message as how to stay on the right side of the law.
Reasons to attend this event:
- Parents should be equipped to protect their children from risky situations and influential peers. Parents of youth and teens everywhere realize the increasing impact of peer influence on their children, but it’s not always easy to know all of your child’s friends. According to the American Society of Criminology, crime research has long suggested the association with delinquent peers is an important predictor of delinquent behavior.
- There is an increased need for law-related education among teens today. The Committee on Equal Justice For All explains there is a greater need today to provide teenagers with “Law-Related Education”—noting that everyday new laws are being placed into effect or enforced and many teenagers are unknowingly committing crimes.
- For African American, urban youth, and teens in particular, the need for law-related education and empowerment is urgent.
- According to the Center on Disease Control and Prevention’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey, in 2001 whites and blacks reported similar rates of carrying a weapon (whites 17.9%, African Americans 15.2%),and similar rates of carrying a gun (whites 5.5%, African Americans 6.5%). Yet, black youth represent 32% of all weapons arrests, and were arrested for weapons offenses at a rate twice that of whites.
- Blacks report being in a physical fight at a similar rate, but were arrested for aggravated assault at a rate
nearly three times that of whites. - And, while they represent a small percentage of U.S. males, the prevalence of imprisonment for black males
is almost six times that of white males, and Hispanic males are imprisoned three times as often.
To preview the book and learn more , click http://www.copscomeknockin.com/.
Congratulations to our June Winners! Andrea Dickson in our Hillcrest Neighborhood and the Jungic Family in our Beggs Court Neighborhood.
We’re still looking for gardens so if you have a flower or vegetable garden that you’d like us to see, please contact the office to let us know.
We just got a report of an attempted break-in in Hillcrest West. The homeowner was not at home at the time. Someone tried to pry open the front door.
We have had reports of several other attempted or actual break-ins in the past few months. It seems as though whoever is doing this has a pretty good idea of when people are or are not home.
Following are some things you can do to help protect your home and your belongings:
- Dial 911 for police help. Even if you just suspect something is not right call 911 and ask them to send someone by to check. You pay taxes for this service!
- Talk to your neighbors. Let them know what’s going on in the neighborhood. Write down the emergency telephone numbers of neighbors you know you can call if something is not right. Keep the numbers by your telephone(s).
- If you see a crime being committed, you should immediately call 911. You should never try to resolve the issue yourself. Try to get a good description of the perpetrator and/or the car’s license number and description for the police. If the crime has taken place in your residence, do not enter the dwelling but immediately call the police instead.
- Keep lights on around your home, especially if you will not be there. Use timers to turn lights on and off at various times and at different locations throughout your home. Read the rest of this entry »
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division recently lifted restrictions on watering. All outdoor water use activities can be resumed on the odd-even schedule with no hourly restriction. Even and unnumbered addresses can use outdoor water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Odd numbered addresses on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Residents are still strongly encouraged to continue water conservation efforts. For more information, including conservation tips, visit cobbcounty.org/water
Bermuda Grass Benefits:
Common Bermuda grass grows well in southern states, but it is also cold tolerant. It has a strong root system and is able to handle heavy traffic. It can handle drought conditions better than most grasses and with proper watering will knit a tight barrier against weeds.
Proper Mowing tips:
Never mow too low when Bermuda is not actively growing (i.e. in a drought). Mow less often and raise the mowing height to two (2) inches or more.
Try to mow when the grass is dry, not wet or damp. This will avoid clumps of cut grass gathering and will help to keep your mower cleaner and rust free.
First spring mowing: Set your mower to ¾ inch-1 inch to remove the dead top-growth.
Normal mowing height will be at 2 inches. This is important because the longer your Bermuda grass grows the thinner it becomes, allowing weeds to start.
Try to always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade will cut the grass, while a dull blade will pull the grass and damage the roots.
Fertilizing Bermuda Grass: Read the rest of this entry »
The Cobb County Public Library System invites families and children to participate in the annual summer reading program that runs through Aug. 1. The program is a nationwide effort designed to encourage children to read and promote family reading activities.
This year’s mottos are “Be Creative @ Your Library” for children and “Express Yourself @ Your Library” for teenagers. There will be many free community activities, such as story times and crafts for children, workshops for teens and chances to win prizes and giveaways. Readers in grades 6-12 who read a book, write a review and enter a name can win an MP3 player or Barnes and Noble gift certificate.
Those who join the summer reading program will receive a free reading register to track family reading progress. Participants can attend a free end-of-summer celebration Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Central Library in Marietta. To sign up, visit any Cobb library branch, where program packets and event schedules are available. For library event details, visit any of the 17 county libraries or visit cobbcounty.org/library.
Summer green beans are here! Perhaps other beans, too, so substitute any of the three beans with what you can get on sale or from your garden…or the neighbors’. Canned garbanzos, pintos or black beans are fine, too, in this beautiful and delicious summer salad that works as a side dish or protein-filled vegetarian entrée. Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is a light, whole grain with plenty of protein by itself. It’s inexpensive and easy to prepare. Once you try it, you’ll invite it back to your table again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
Salt and ground black pepper
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces, cooked and rinsed in cold water
1 1/2 cups frozen Shelled Edamame, thawed
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1 (15-ounce) can 365 Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup Italian Dressing (or mix oil and vinegar with some seasoning)
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
Method
Rinse quinoa under cold running water and drain. Bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Stir quinoa and a pinch of salt into water. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and let cool. Put cooled quinoa, green beans, edamame, peppers, kidney beans, dressing, tarragon, salt and pepper into a large bowl and toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Find more great recipes at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes
Follow this Link to a great article on MSNBC to find out where to get some free stuff. Just remember to use caution when giving out personal information and never give out your social security number or credit card number for “free” offers. If they ask for that type of information it’s probably a scam! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30966335/?pg=1#Today_Freebies
We would like to remind you of the animal ordnances in Cobb County, concerning leash laws and barking. If you are a pet owner, please be kind to your pet and your neighbors by following the laws of responsible animal ownership.
It is unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit an animal to be out of his immediate control and restraint, or to be left unattended off the premises of the owner, or to be upon the property of another person without the permission of the owner or person in possession of such other property.
Restraint of dogs and/or animals shall be maintained as follows: Read the rest of this entry »
Congratulations to our aspiring gardeners! It looks like these gardens are off to a great start. Nicole Combs and Mohammed Shawar are the May winners.
Cobb County Senior Services will host Information Fair 2009 on Wednesday, May 13, at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is designed for seniors 55 and older, caregivers and adult children to learn about a host of issues, including legal, housing, financial and health.
Free seminars will be held throughout the day on topics such as estate planning, elder law, assisted living, home adaptations, ID theft, social security, advocacy, volunteerism, social clubs, insurance, recreation, exercise, Medicare and prescriptions. Door prizes will also be available. For more information, call 770-528-5355.
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