On Nov. 12, Keely Phillpotts of Wheeler High School hosted a 5K Walk benefiting Fragile Kids Foundation for her senior project. Phillpotts interned with the foundation and organized the walk through the Indian Hills community to raise funds for the organization. She planned and coordinated every detail and raised more than $700.

Fragile Kids Foundation aids medically fragile children in need of medical equipment they cannot afford and is not covered by Medicaid or insurance. Keely’s project will allow a child to come off the waiting list and receive a special seating system.

***Mark your calendar for Dec. 11 at 3 p.m for the Cobb Wind Symphony Holiday Concert, “Prelude to the Midwest Band Clinic.” The concert will be held at Kell High School at 4770 Lee Waters Road in Marietta.

The symphony, an all-adult community band, will perform at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago on Dec. 15. The Midwest Clinic is one of the most prestigious music education performing opportunities in the U.S. The symphony preformed at the clinic in 2003.

The Dec. 11 concert will contain holiday tunes as well as some of the pieces from the upcoming Dec. 15 performance.

Visit www.cobbwindsymphony.org for more information.

***Did I hear “Free Breakfast?” On Black Friday, the Vineyard Gift Shop at 21 W. Park Square, will hold its First Annual Breakfast Shopping Spree!

From 8 to 10 a.m., early birds receive a free breakfast and 20 percent off many regularly priced items in the Gift Shop!

The next day, join The Vineyard Gift Shop and the merchants of The Marietta Square and “Shop Small” by celebrating Small Business Saturday. In addition to supporting local business, get a one-time $25 statement credit from American Express when you use your registered or linked American Express Card on Small Business Saturday to make a purchase of $25 or more at a small business.

Call the Cafe at (678) 581-3771 or the gift shop at (678) 581-3777 for more information. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sally Litchfield is a longtime Marietta resident. She formerly practiced law in Marietta and now stays home to raise her two children. Send Sally news at sallylit@bellsouth.net. Call Sally at (770) 425-8106.