Komen Race for the Cure. One-mile walk amid the shops and parks in Atlantic Station. Also, a 5K run/walk starts at the Wachovia building, continues across 17th Street Bridge, winds through Midtown and comes back to finish in the retail/entertainment area. A Jazzercise aerobic cool-down and a breast cancer survivor recognition ceremony follow. Benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 6:45 a.m. registration; 7:45 a.m. one-mile; 8:30 a.m. 5K May 10. $35; $30 advance. Atlantic Station, 171 17th St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-459-8700, www.komenatlanta.org.
Single Mothers' Appreciation Day. The Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center and Women of Hope organizations hold this day of pampering for single mothers. Spa services include manicures, pedicures, massage, skin treatments, hair care. Also, optional support and information workshops. Reservations recommended. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10. Free. Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, 182 Hunter St., Norcross. 678-253-0162, www.singleparent411.org.
Colors Festival of the Arts. Visual and performing arts, children's activities and food. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 10-11. Free. Roswell Town Square, 616 Atlanta St., Roswell. 770-640-3253, www.cvb.roswell.ga.us.
Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour. Private Atlanta gardens with a focus on conservation feature a natural wetland, one with a cistern, hardscaping and container gardens, and smaller, more manageable gardens. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10-11. $30; $20 advance. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-876-5859, www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
Health Fiesta. Screenings and health examinations for men, women and children. Car seat safety inspections. Also, makeovers and entertainment. Spanish- and English-speaking volunteers available. Some examinations require advance registration. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10. Free. Santa Fe Mall, 3750 Venture Drive N.W., Duluth. 770-814-8790, www.diadelamujerlatina.org.
Indian Festival and Powwow. A celebration of mothers and Mother Nature. Activities include intertribal dances, storytelling, music and primitive skills demonstrations. Also, arts and crafts vendors, food, living tipi village and history talks. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 10; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11. $9; $5 children; ages 5 and younger free. Boling Park, 1162 Marietta Highway, Canton. 770-720-7674.
Cake Decorating and Tea Party. Children can purchase a cake for $6 and decorate it for their moms. A tea/juice box and cookies party follows. 2-4 p.m. May 10. Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. 770-476-5160, www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=205.
Tea at Bulloch Hall. Tea, sandwiches and dessert are served by women in period clothing. Tour the house and garden after the meal. Reservations required. 4 p.m. May 10. $35. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. 770-992-1731, www.bullochhall.org.
Music Festival. Scheduled to appear at this soul, blues and R&B concert are Betty Wright, Lenny Williams, Willie Clayton, Denise LaSalle and Bobby Rush. 8 p.m. May 10. $56-$66. Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-658-7159, 404-817-8700, www.atlantaciviccenter.com.
International Brunch. This year's "Around the World" buffet features offerings from renowned culinary destinations, including Italy, Napa Valley, New Orleans, Alaska and local farms. In the Oceans Ballroom. Reservations required. Seating times: 9:15 a.m.; 11:45 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. May 11. $77.50; $44.25 ages 3-12; ages 2 and younger free; includes aquarium admission. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000, www.georgiaaquarium.org.
Callanwolde Tea. Featuring specialty tea tasting, gourmet foods and live entertainment with Caledonia Swing. Also included are facial and massage spa treatments. Professional photography sessions available. Reservations recommended. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. seatings. May 11. $35; $25 ages 12 and younger. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org.
Chamber Concert. Works by Vivaldi, Spohr, Prokofiev and Faure. Featured instrumentalists: Olga Shpitko, violin; Christopher Pulgram, violin; Lorentz Ottzen, violin and Peter Marshall, piano. Donations accepted. 3 p.m. May 11. Free. Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-237-8621, www.nsdbc.org.
"Celebrate Mom at the High." New acquisitions —- works by Pierre Bonnard, Mary Cassatt, Edouard Vuillard and Camille Pissarro —- go on view, and ongoing shows include photographs by Sheila Pree Bright. Also, a 1-4 p.m. studio for the family to make fabric collage animals. Noon-5 p.m. May 11. $18; $15 senior citizens and college students with ID (adults are two for one); $11 ages 6-17; ages 5 and younger free. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-4444, 404-733-5000, www.high.org.
Rose Show. The Greater Atlanta Rose Society sponsors this event, which includes a display of many varieties of single roses and floral arrangements. Noon-5 p.m. May 11. Free with admission: $12; $9 senior citizens and ages 3-17; ages 3 and younger free. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-876-5859, www.atlantarose.org.
Mothers Feeding Others. Tours of three historic Roswell landmarks include Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave.; Archibald Smith Plantation Home; 935 Alpharetta St.; and 535 Barrington Drive. Donations benefit the North Fulton food bank. 1-4 May 11. Last tour begins at 3 p.m. Admission is a canned good item. 770-992-1731, www.bullochhall.org.
Tree Climbing. Equipment and instruction are provided. Ages 8 and older. Moms climb for free on Mother's Day. 2-5 p.m. each second Sunday. $12; free parking for participants. Lake Horton, Antioch Road at Brooks Woolsey/Fletcher Ford, Woolsey. 770-716-4320, www.admin.co.fayette.ga.us/parks_rec/info_parks.asp.
"Journey." Mother's Day concert hosted by Larry Tinsley. Performance by Amazing Grace Liturgical Dancers. 3 p.m. May 11. Free. Center Stage Atlanta, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 770-912-7851, myspace.com/amazinggracedancecompany.
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