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Get Out: Run for Wounded Warriors, Bluegrass Concert at KSU
Make the most of the penultimate weekends before school starts.
Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your point of view), school will be starting on the 15th. With scant few days left to enjoy this summer, it's not too late to get out and partake in some fun weekend activities!
1.
Where/When: Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 North Main St., Kennesaw; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.
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Why Go: Challenge yourself to a 5k run while supporting severely wounded heroes injured in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Pricing: $30 registration fee
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2.
Where/When: ; Sunday, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: This Grammy-nominated band will blow you away with their bluegrass stylings and impressive picking.
Pricing: $8
3.
Where/When: ; Friday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Need a pick-me up movie that will strengthen you and your family's faith and give you all something to think about? “The Grace Card” deals with issues of broken relationships and the power of forgiveness.
Pricing: Free
4.
Where/When: 2891 Lewis St NW, Kennesaw; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Help Mayor Mathews welcome a new business to the city and enjoy free ice cream sundaes, live music, and kids games and face painting while you're at it!
Pricing: Free
5.
Where/When: 5500 Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Why Go: Do you need to get your son or daughter a new wardrobe for the new year but are short on cash? This consignment sale has all the best clothes for pennies on the dollar.
Pricing: Free admission
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