5 Things: Kennesaw to Vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales, Rose Garden Gala, Swift-Cantrell Classic

1. There's not a drop of rain in sight for the rest of the week and weekend. Today will be sunny with a high near 69 and a North wind between 5 and 10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 45.

2. In case you missed it, the Kennesaw City Council has voted to place a referendum on the November election ballot allowing voters to determine if they want Sunday alcohol sales.

Gov. Nathan Deal's recent signing of Senate Bill 10 gives local communities the option to choose whether or not they want alcohol to be sold on Sundays. How will you be voting?

3. Get your planners out. There's a lot going on this weekend in Kennesaw.

Today is the last day of online registration for . The race will take place this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and benefit improvements to The 5K course will take runners from Kennesaw First Baptist Church on Main Street into Swift-Cantrell Park, then back up Main Street for a downtown finish.

Pre-registration is $25 and includes a commemorative t-shirt, race packet and pancake breakfast. Race day registration is $30. You can register online at www.swiftcantrellclassic.com.

4. If you still have energy after the race, head on over to Kennesaw's historic cemetery. The Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Committee is hosting a Decoration Day this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. dedicated to beautifying the cemetery.

The event will include free lunch and drinks and feature entertainment by Paul Porter & Destination. Cleaning materials will be supplied, but bring your own gloves.

5. Finally, is holding its first annual Rose Garden Gala this Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The affair will include dinner and cocktails, live music from the Bill VanDyke trio, and silent and live auctions.  Entertainer Dean Crownover will perform Master of Ceremonies duties, and gardening guru/legendary football coach Vince Dooley will be the evening's special guest.

Ticket price is $100 per person. Proceeds will go towards facility improvements, including repairs to the Hiram Butler House and the construction of an event building.

For more information, contact Susan Schroeder at sschroeder@kennesaw-ga.gov, or call 770-919-0248 for reservations. Check here for more details.