Rugby Championship on Line for Life

1. 's Running Eagles rugby squad takes on San Francisco Golden Gate for the 2011 U.S. Rugby Super League Championship at 2 p.m. today. The San Francisco team won the last match-up between the two teams--a semi-finals game last year in California. But the game is here this year.

Admission is $5.00. Visit the Running Eagles Rugby page for information.

Go Running Eagles and look for Marietta Patch!!!

2. A Real Housewife of Atlanta is due to show up at the Marietta Police Athletic League's fundraiser today the Marietta Trade Center. Who and when? Marietta Patch doesn't know yet, but we will let you know as soon as we know.

3. Do you have aspirations to be the top tennis champion in Marietta? Then you need to make your way to for the Marietta Grand Prix Tennis Series #8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

This is the eighth tournament in a series of 12 throughout the year, culminating in September with the annual City of Marietta Tennis Championships. It is a one-day tennis tournament with each player completing three abbreviated matches.

For information, visit Tennis Dynamics, call 770-656-3280 or send an email to info@tennisdynamics.net.

4. The Marietta Tree Keepers are holding a "Trees Please" event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in Glover Park. The event features a variety of mini-workshops in which local experts explain the correct pruning methods for trees, tree selection and planting and year-round watering options. For information, call 770-424-4664.

5. Today is National Wait Staff Day. Tip your Marietta Patch servers generously today, please.