Races in Conyers, Duluth, Smyrna
- Run the Race for Life. 6:45 a.m. registration, 7:30 a.m. 5K race, 8:30 a.m. 1 mile fun run today. $25. Rockdale Baptist Church, 1295 Smyrna Road SW, Conyers. A fundraiser for the Refuge Pregnancy Center. active.com, RefugePregnancyCenter.com.
Smyrna Jonquil City Jog 5K Run/Walk. 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m. Fun Run and Fitness Walk, 9:15 a.m. Tot Trot today. $15 to $35, free for children ages 5 and under. Smyrna Municipal Building, 2800 King St., Smyrna. 770-319-5401, SmyrnaCity.com.
Garden Faire in Roswell
Garden Faire by Historic Bulloch Hall and North Fulton Master Gardeners. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (rain or shine). Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. Includes perennials, herbs and native plants from the Master Gardeners’ gardens; the Vintage Fleatique; more than 30 plant and garden art vendors; entertainment and gardening presentations. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit North Fulton Master Gardener demonstration gardens. nfmg.net/garden-faire.html.
Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Free and anonymous. Bring expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs or patches for safe, anonymous disposal. No liquids, needles or sharps will be accepted. deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/TakeBack.
- City Hall, 21 North Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. Any day during business hours, these medications may be dropped off. AvondaleEstates.org.
- Hiram Police Department, 217 Main St., Hiram. Lt. Michael O'Neal at 770-943-3087 ext. 2017 or moneal@hiram-ga.gov.
- CVS Pharmacy, 2782 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw by the Kennesaw Police Department.
- Marietta Police Department, 240 Lemon St., Marietta.
Festivals in Duluth, Smyrna
- Multicultural Festival. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Free. Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. Gwinnett County police, county staff from multiple departments and community partners will host exhibits, musical and dance performances, food trucks and children's activities. Up to 35 new U.S. citizens will take the Oath of Allegiance. 770-513-5119.
- Smyrna Jonquil Festival. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free with free parking. The Village Green, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna. More than 175 arts and crafts vendors, Kids Zone, Walking TreeMan, K-9s in Flight, children's puppet shows, Lady Houdini and singer Scott Thompson with festival foods. 770-423-1330, SmyrnaCity.com.
Library Book Sale in Roswell
Friends of the Roswell Library Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Cash or checks accepted. Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell. Available will be a large quantity of good quality hard cover and paperback fiction and nonfiction books organized by category, DVDs, CDs and children’s books. All proceeds go to the Roswell library for materials and community programs. 770-640-3075.
Fire Station Open House in Ball Ground
Open House for new Ball Ground Fire Station. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Free. New Fire Station 2, 420 Valley St., Ball Ground. Hosted by the Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services and the city of Ball Ground, tour the building, meet firefighters and enjoy snacks, hot dogs, jump houses, the Fire Safety House and games. CherokeeCountyFire.org, CityOfBallGround.com.
Georgia Festival Chorus in Marietta
Georgia Festival Chorus: “30-60-90.” 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the chorus, the 60th wedding anniversary of Frank and Doris Boggs and the 90th birthday of founder Frank Boggs. tgafc.org.
Children’s Day with ASO in Norcross
“El Dia del Nino”/Children’s Day international celebration. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Free with free parking. Summerour Middle School, 321 Price Place, Norcross. Upbeat, joyful music from Mexican and Latin American composers will be conducted by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra violinist Juan Ramirez, instructing musicians of Summerour orchestra and band, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and Atlanta Symphony Talent Development Program as they perform alongside members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. facebook.com/events/1908622159394597.
Walter Reeves in Roswell
The Georgia Gardener Walter Reeves at the Roswell Azalea Festival. 11 a.m. to noon today. Free. Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell. Reeves will present “Landscaping for Spring Color” followed by a question-and-answer session. Bring in your plants, weeds, photos and questions. Sponsored by the Roswell Garden Club and the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau. 770-640-3253, VisitRoswellGa.com, RoswellAzaleaFestival.com, WalterReeves.com/about/appearances.
Cars and ‘Q in Atlanta
Cars and ‘Q for the Cause for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 4-7 p.m. today. $30 to $50. Choate Construction Co., 8200 Roberts Drive, Atlanta. Live music, barbecue dinner, a silent auction and more than 100 classic, muscle and exotic cars. carsnq@ChoateCo.com, carsnq.passioncff.org.
Sara Evans Concert in Dallas
Sara Evans Concert by the city of Dallas. 5:30 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. concert today. $25. Veterans Memorial Park, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas. Lawn seating. Tickets: CityOfDallasGa.com/sara-evans.html, SaraEvans.com/tour.
Musicals in Canton, Fairburn, Lawrenceville
- "She Loves Me" musical. 7 p.m. today. $10 adults, $8 students. Creekview High School, 1550 Owens Store Road, Canton. 770-704-4228, cherokeek12.net.
Musicals by Moonlight: “Hairspray, the Broadway Musical” by Aurora Theatre for ArtsFest Gwinnett. 7 p.m. today. Free. Lawrenceville Lawn, South Clayton Street at Luckie Street, Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, BoxOffice@AuroraTheatre.com.
‘On Golden Pond’ in Canton
“On Golden Pond” by Cherokee Theatre Company. 8 p.m. today, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $16 to $18. The Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main St., Canton. 770-591-0282, CherokeeTheatre.org.
Car Show in Roswell
Car Show. 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (rain or shine). Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Road, Roswell. Proceeds will benefit the Centennial Future Business Leaders of America team as they get ready to represent Georgia in the National Championship in Anaheim, California. Trophies will be awarded to registered owners for the top three places in seven categories: Motorcycle, Truck, Best Ford, Best General Motors, Best Mopar, Import and Young Guns (students/under 21). badurab@FultonSchools.org.
Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration in Sandy Springs
The Yom Ha’Atzmaut Community Celebration. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $10 for one person, $15 for two people and $25 for a family. Congregation Or Hadash, 7460 Trowbridge Road, Sandy Springs. Celebrate Israel’s 69th birthday with camel rides, kosher Israeli food (for purchase), music, dancing, children’s games, Jewish organization displays and activities. The Israeli film “Mekonen” about an Ethiopian Israeli Defense Forces soldier also will be screened at 2 p.m. with discussion to follow. Executive Director Erica Hruby at 404-250-3338 or ehruby@or-hadash.org.
Strawberry Festival at The Rock Ranch
Strawberry Festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. $13.23, free for children 2 and under. The Rock Ranch, 5020 Highway 36, The Rock. Take photos with Strawberry Shortcake, enjoy strawberry treats including homemade ice cream, harvest strawberries at the U-Pick Experience or buy Georgia Grown strawberries from the Farm Market. U-Pick Experiences and the Farm Market are open 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays. 706-647-6374, TheRockRanch.com.
About the Author
