She's one of a kind. She's Woman of the Year. On Nov. 22, Stephanie Grogan was selected as Woman of the Year by Zion Baptist Church, located at 165 Lemon St. off the Marietta Square.

Grogan hails from a family of 12 and is the first to graduate from college. She teaches school at Park Street Elementary School. A graduate of Marietta High School and North Georgia College, Grogan works for the Recreation Department during the summer.

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For the second year, First Landmark Bank commissioned local artist Nita Burge to paint an oil on canvas scene depicting a local landmark. This year's card, "Remembrance," depicts a Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield cannon with U.S. flags in the background. The artist beautifully captured the emotion and beauty of the Kiwanis-led effort to erect more than 3,000 flags on the field.

First Landmark Bank reproduced this year's painting into greeting cards to be sold, with all proceeds going to The Extension and Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society. The Extension, located in Cobb County, offers in-house adult addiction recovery and counseling services. CLHS promotes the preservation of historic structures significant to Cobb County's rich heritage.

Gift-boxed set of 12 blank cards is $10 per box and available for sale at First Landmark Bank, located at 307 N. Marietta Parkway or calling (770) 792-8870 (while supplies last). View the original painting in person at First Landmark.

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Polk Street Players will conduct open, non-Equity auditions for John Patrick's "The Curious Savage" on Dec. 13-14 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. PSP are seeking five males and six females of all ages. Come prepared for cold readings from the script. Headshots and resumes are welcome. All roles are open and unpaid.

The show runs from Feb. 18 to Mar. 5. Auditions will be at St. James' Episcopal Church, located at 161 Church St. near the Marietta Square. Parking is available off Polk Street behind church. Enter by the courtyard door facing the railroad and follow signs. E-mail the director at BKrudy@aol.com for more information. No phone calls, please.

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Classic houndstooth jackets-Clay Carmack and Bill Eikost-great fashion minds think alike!

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) 425-7122.