On Aug. 25, Sarah and Ralph Farrar of Marietta celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary by recreating the photo of them leaving the church on their wedding day. The family gathered at Acworth Presbyterian Church, the site of their wedding on Aug. 30, 1952.

In attendance with Ralph and Sarah was their son, Ken, his wife, Martha, and their daughter, Beth Farrar McMillan. Also attending was their daughter, Leigh Farrar Pharr, with her husband, Steve, and their children, Meredith Pharr Stroud and Jim Pharr.

The family continued the celebration later that night at Fish Thyme restaurant in Acworth.

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The 3rd annual Constitution Day Festival of Georgia is set to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 16 at Glover Park in the Marietta Square from 12:30 to 6 p.m. The event features live music, a Walk Thru The Constitution Challenge, kids area, community performances, food and much more.

Local schools and community centers are working in conjunction with the festival to teach the Constitution to students during Constitution Week.

The first annual event began a civic literacy relay in 2010 that is spreading nationwide this Fall in response to Georgia General Assembly resolutions. Similar festivals are being planned around Georgia (on Saturday in Jasper and Rome) and in other states. Constitution Day Festival of Georgia is hosted by Americans for Prosperity Foundation-GA and is supported by a large coalition of groups in religion, media, business, government, education, law enforcement and the service sector.

The event is free. For more information, visit www.constitutiondayfestivalofga.com.

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On Sept. 30, the 4th Annual Whole Hawg Happenin’ BBQ & Music Fest will take place on the Marietta Square. Barbecue lovers will enjoy tasty bites of some of Atlanta’s best barbecue restaurants serving up specialties such as whole hog, brisket, baby back ribs and pulled pork.

Do you think you cook some pretty tasty ribs and chicken? Ever wonder how you stack up with others? Then sign up for the Whole Hawg Happenin’ BBQ and Music Fest cookoff. Applications for teams and restaurants must be submitted no later than Wednesday. Email contests@wholehawgbbqfest.com or visit www.wholehawgbbqfest.com for more information.

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Fashion spotlight of the week: Always kind and very personable, she is pretty inside and out. Seen in a printed silk red sundress that showed off this brunette’s beautiful tan and million-dollar smile —Sabra Wessell — beauty overdose!

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.