Patriotic Purim Celebration

Good morning, Kennesaw. Here's Thursday's briefing to help you start your day.

In local weather, the National Weather Service reports today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 76. Tonight, there is a 100 percent chance of precipitation with a low around 53 and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch.

The Chabad Jewish Center invites community members to a Patriotic Purim celebration today at 5:15 p.m. at the Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain, located at 1127 White Circle, Marietta. Purim is the "fun" holiday celebrated by the Jewish people in remembrance of how a planned genocide of the Jews was thwarted by Esther and Mordechai. Today's events will include:

• Megillah reading by Uncle Sam
• Costume contest
• Food like Shushan Salad and Hamantash Hamburgers
• Fun
• Entertainment

To RSVP or for more information, visit www.jewishwoodstock.com, info@jewishwoodstock.com, or call 678-460-7702. Tickets are $15 per person or $45 per family.

Ahead this weekend, attend the West Cobb Purim Carnival hosted by Congregation Ner Tamid, a Reform Jewish congregation serving West Cobb, Paulding, Cherokee, Bartow, and Douglas counties and surrounding areas. The carnival is on Sunday, March 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at , 2320 Baker Rd NW, Acworth.

Tickets will be sold at the door for games, prizes and food items. Only cash will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit Congregation Ner Tamid’s religious school. For more information, visit mynertamid.org, call 678-264-8575 or email info@mynertamid.org.

Who were the worst generals of the Civil War? Kennesaw Historical Society President Robert Jones will host on the topic Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Depot. The event is co-sponsored by the Southern Museum. It is free and open to the public.