5K Run/Walk in Austell
Austell 5K Run/Walk, an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier for ages 12 and up, 8 a.m. today, Legion Field, 5514 Austell-Powder Springs Road. $25-$30 with a portion going to Sweetwater Mission clothing and food pantry in Austell. SweetwaterMission.org, active.com/austell-ga/running/races/austell-s-run-with-the-mayor-5k-2015
Farmers, Artisans Market in Roswell
Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market with fresh produce, handmade food and craft products and live entertainment, 8 a.m. to noon today, continuing each Saturday through Oct. 31, behind Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. Roswellfam.com.
Granite Grasshopper Festival in Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain’s Granite Grasshopper Festival by the Downtown Development Authority, 8:30 a.m. with 5K and Fun Run, 10:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. music with headliner The Gold Standard Band, craft vendors, food trucks and children’s activities today, Stone Mountain Village, 875 Main St. 5K registration: active.com/stone-mountain-ga/running/races/granite-grasshopper-5k-2015?int=. $15 for Fun Run, $25 for 5K. 770-498-8984, ext. 137.
Shredding, recycling in Lawrenceville
“Celebrate Earth Day” with paper shredding, electronics and tire recycling, paint and ink cartridge collection, donations of gently used or old sneakers, 9 a.m. to noon today, Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville. Also free children’s activities and Touch-a-Truck. GwinnettCounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Home/Stories/ViewStory?story=Earth_Day_2015.
Community yard sale in Lilburn
White Elephant Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Lilburn City Hall parking lot, 76 Main St. 770-638-2225.
Children’s Track, Field Day in Cumming
Forsyth-Cumming Optimist Club’s Track and Field Day for grades K-5 with free T-shirts, lunch and drinks, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Forsyth County Central High School Stadium, 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming. Forsyth-CummingOptimistClub.com/projects.html.
Electronics Recycling in Cumming
Electronics Recycling Event by Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road. KeepForsythCountyBeautiful.org.
Earth Day Celebration in Atlanta
Community Green and Clean Earth Day Celebration, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (rain or shine), Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, 240 Candler Road SE with free on-site paper shredding, safe disposal of electronics and household hazardous waste (FOG—fats, oils and greases), a flea market and a fresh produce market. SaintPhilip.org.
Arts StreetFest in Alpharetta
Alpharetta Arts StreetFest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Milton Avenue and Main Street with live jazz and acoustical music, cultural arts performances, children’s activities and food vendors. Free. Alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=283.
Spring Art Fest in McDonough
Spring Art Fest, noon to 5 p.m. today, McDonough Square with student art from Henry County schools, live music and food. McDonoughArts.net.
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