Get Out to the Animal Adopt-A-Thon

Essential Cobb happenings for the weekend:

1. Cobb Animal Control Adopt-A-Thon. Cobb Animal Control is competing in the ASPCA Save More Lives Challenge to save more lives and find “forever homes” for animals. Visit the Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is plenty to see and do for the whole family; vendors, food, animal rescue groups, police K-9 demonstrations, raffles, special adoption rates and a chance to meet the new on-staff veterinarian. If you would like more information, or to make a donation, visit the Cobb Animal Control website. Cobb County Animal Shelter, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta.

2.Cobb County Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn. Native Plants in the Home Landscape will be presented by Beck Blades. Plants that call Georgia home can add beauty throughout the year to your garden, plus provide habitat for native birds and butterflies that bring even more color to your garden. Bring your lunch. Friday 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Cobb Water System, 662 S. Cobb Drive. More information, call 770-528-4070.

3. Cobb Executive Women Luncheon. Speaker Chanda Bell, co-author of Elf on the Shelf and co-founder of Creatively Classic Activities and Books, will talk about her work and success. Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $35 at door. The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, 17th floor, Atlanta. More information, call 770-980-2000.

4. presented by the Bring a picnic and come early for the best seating. Food concessions also available. Free, unless you'd like to reserve a table; $50/table for four. Saturday the gate opens at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m., rain or shine. , 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. For more information, call 770-819-3285.

5. Curious about Kabbalah? Join the Kabbalah Cafe this Sunday from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and delve into the mystical secrets of Judaism based on the Chassidic teachings of Tanya. The tale of two souls will give you the tools to understand yourself in unprecedented ways. Free. Refreshments served. Each class in the series is a unit within itself and can be fully understood without attending other classes. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road. For more information or to register, call 770-565-4412.