Community Corner
Hot Rods, Hot Days, Flags and Ferns
Here is what you need to know for July 27 in Marietta.
1. Mostly sunny skies are on tap today, according to the National Weather Service, with a high near 93. Heat index values could be as high as 97. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 72.
2. is sponsoring at 6 p.m. at , 1440 Roswell Rd. Harley and Hotrod Night means good times and great rides, and it’s free. For more information, visit www.sidelinesmarietta.com, or call 770-509-3320.
3. Want to wait out the evening traffic? Why not visit the from 5 to 7 p.m. for its charity wine tasting to fight juvenile diabetes? The cost is your donation, and the nonprofit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will thank you. Marietta Wine Market is at 18 Old Powder Springs St. off Marietta Square.
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4. The public is invited to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by carrying or buying a flag and attending a city memorial service Sept. 10. In September 2003, the Kiwanis Club of Marietta honored the victims of the terrorist attacks through the Field of Flags Tribute Project at Kennesaw National Battlefield Park. Some 3,000 volunteers are needed; you can sign up online.
5. Today is Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day. You’ve heard of taking your pets for a walk, right? Well, today’s the day to take your plants for a walk. This holiday is supposed to help your greenery have a better sense of its environment. Maybe just sitting them outside awhile will suffice.
