Celebrate Georgia Arbor Day and More This Weekend in South Cobb

Celebrate Arbor Day in South Cobb by planting vegetables and tree seedlings, which are being given out for free by Keep Cobb Beautiful at the South Cobb Recreation Center at 9 a.m.

The giveaways will also take place at Lost Mountain Park (4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs), East Cobb Park (3322 Roswell Road, Marietta) and Harrison Park (2653 Shallowford Road, Marietta).

Georgia's Arbor Day is a time to reflect on the importance of trees in our state. While National Arbor Day is the third Friday in April, it is too warm then to plant trees in Georgia. Every tree planted helps clean the air and water, beautify neighborhoods, provides homes for wildlife, conserves energy and prevents soil erosion.

Other events in South Cobb and nearby this weekend include:

• Visit The Book House at 480 Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton for readings and signings from children's book authors, Tiffany Booker and Jacquitta McManus from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday. In addition to the book readings, attendees can spend time coloring and taking photos with Talee from McManus' book, Talee and the Fallen Object. This event is free and open to the public.

• The Village on Six Flags Road apartment complex is hosting a community event from noon to 4 p.m. The event includes a yard sale, vendors, live entertainment and free food. Come out and enjoy this event with your neighbors and friends. Fore more information, call (770) 941-7070.

• Enjoy an evening of good music with Peter Noone, the lead singer of Herman's Hermits. Noone will give a special performance as part of the county's Encore Series at the Cobb Civic Center at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The cost is $40. The original Herman’s Hermits began as an English pop band in the 1960s with hits such as “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” and “Henry the Eighth, I Am.”

• Looking to get in shape? Trying to stick to a budget? Come out for a free workout and open house at CrossFit South Cobb in Smyrna on Saturday at 9 a.m. To book an appointment for your free workout, contact Miles at (404) 310-5332 or via email: miles@crossfitsouthcobb.com.

Don't miss out on Smyrna's OysterFest from Friday through Fat Tuesday!