Benefit Walk in McDonough
Walk a Mile in Our Shoes. 8 a.m. Saturday. Free but $25 in pledges requested. Henry County High School, 401 E. Tomlinson St., McDonough. Men are required to wear heels, but women and children may wear any shoes. There will be prizes for the most blinged-out shoe, the most money raised by an individual, the most outrageous outfit and Our World’s Best Business (the business that brings the most walkers to the event). Benefiting Our World at H.O.P.E. Park, Special Needs School and Park. Register: form.jotform.us/OurWorldAtHopePark/walk-a-mile-in-our-shoes.
Kidsignments in Lawrenceville
Kidsignments. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Free parking. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. Gently used items from 1,500 families, including infant, children’s, junior, young men, maternity, boutique clothing, toys, baby equipment, furniture, outdoor toys and media. kidsignments@mindspring.com, kidsignments.com, Facebook.comkidsignments.
Zumba in Roswell
Fitness in the Park: Zumba. 9-10 a.m. Saturday. Free. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. Weather permitting for this group exercise class. facebook.com/CityofRoswellGA.
Art on the Green in Woodstock
Art on the Green. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Elm Street Event Green, 111 Elm St., downtown Woodstock. This celebration of all things art includes about 30 art vendors, food trucks, a Kid Zone, live music with High Beams and Levi Ransom Music, chef demonstrations and two free painting demonstrations. Actors and podcasters (Interstellar Nerd Pod) Zach Roe and Ethan Everett will be emcees. The Saturday Farmers’ Market will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ElmStreetArts.org.
Touch a Truck in Alpharetta
Touch a Truck. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free, including parking but cash for food vendors. Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Explore the parking lot filled with trucks of all shapes and sizes, including a fire truck, limo, dump truck, school bus, an 18-wheeler and police vehicles. Children can bounce around in inflatables, participate in interactive games, watch the making of animal balloons and get their face painted. Touch-a-Truck t-shirts and concessions will be available for sale. Inclement weather update on event day: 678-297-6133. 678-297-6130, wprcprograms@alpharetta.ga.us, AwesomeAlpharetta.com/what-to-do/touch-a-truck-alpharetta.
DCPL Author Expo in Tucker
DCPL Author Expo. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, 5234 LaVista Road, Tucker. All ages are invited to celebrate local authors from all across Metro Atlanta as they discuss their work, sell and autograph their books and talk about their personal journeys as authors. Featured genres will include fiction, nonfiction, inspirational, self-help, children’s, science fiction and more. 770-270-8234, DeKalbLibrary.org.
Atlanta Quilt Festival
Atlanta Quilt Festival: Doll and Quilt Exhibition. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 31. Free. South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park. 404-612-3087, FultonArts.org.
Downtown Dog Day in Lawrenceville
Downtown Dog Day. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Lawn, Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 W. Crogan St., Lawrenceville. A flea market, games, contests, demonstrations, doggie bags and photos will be among the attractions for all ages. 770-822-5450, GwinnettCountyEvents.com.
Pet Rescue in Brookhaven
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 2 and 16. Green space, Brookhaven. Adoptions available of cats and dogs from high-kill shelters in north metro Atlanta. Brookhaven Parks: 404-637-0500, BrookhavenGa.gov. AngelsRescue.org.
Rally Gold Rush in Alpharetta
Rally Gold Rush. 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. Bentley Atlanta, 10995 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta. Hosted by Nalley Automotive and Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta dealerships, this event will feature food, games, bounce houses, face painting, crafts and music. Joining in will be the Rally Kids, children who are fighting or who have fought cancer, and their families. Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research also will benefit from the 26th annual Nalley Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Sept. 12. In addition to sponsoring Rally Gold Rush, Nalley Automotive has committed to support Rally’s mission throughout September by raising awareness for childhood cancer research in all 17 of their Atlanta-area dealerships and four collision centers. Since its founding in 2005, Rally has awarded more than $11 million in grants funding 252 research projects to end childhood cancer that is the top disease killer of American children up to age 19. RallyFoundation.org.
Civil War lecture in Kennesaw
“Georgia Military Institute in the Civil War” lecture. 2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Historic Depot, Downtown Kennesaw. The Kennesaw Historical Society will present historian Michael K. Shaffer who will discuss G.M.I.’s role and its cadets during the Civil War. facebook.com/KennesawHistoricalSociety/?fref=ts.
Community Fun Day in Conyers
Community Fun Day. 2-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Kingdom Builders Covenant Church, 1151 Flat Shoals Road, Conyers. Enjoy food, games and music. 770-929-3757, cwyre@kbcc.tv, KingdomBuilders.tv.
‘Mayberry Moments’ in Cumming
“Mayberry Moments”: Cumming Playhouse. 3 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday. $25 to $30. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. From “The Andy Griffith Show,” actress Maggie Peterson, who portrayed Charlene Darling, and actor Rodney Dillard of the bluegrass-playing family band “The Darlings” will be there along with David Browning as “The Mayberry Deputy.” Browning has portrayed the character more than 5,000 times at venues in 35 states and Canada, including as an opening act for Don Knotts (Barney Fife) for a few years before the star’s death in 2006. 770-781-9178. Ticket Service: PlayhouseCumming.com.
Taste of Johns Creek
Taste of Johns Creek. 4-9 p.m. Saturday. $1 to $4. Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek. Sample tastings from more than 20 local restaurants. Also visit an Art Walk with local handmade products and enjoy live acoustic music, local entertainment, children’s activities and a puppet show with Master Puppeteer Peter Hart. Bill Watson at 770-423-1330 or BillWatson@jrmmanagement.com.
Elvis Fest in Avondale Estates
Elvis Fest. 6-11 p.m. Saturday. Free. Avondale Towne Cinema, 106 N. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. All attending are encouraged to dress as Elvis or in Elvis attire. Expect food and beverages from local restaurants, a dunk tank with local celebrities who will be raising money for charities, a mechanical bull, an Elvis singing and impersonator competition and at 7:30 p.m. “Elvis” and his band playing live on the same stage where Elvis performed in 1956 and 1971. Hosted by the Avondale Business Association to honor the late Elvis Presley, still known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” AvondaleEstates.org.
Duke Pearson Tribute in Atlanta
The African American Philharmonic Orchestra: A Tribute to Atlanta’s Great Composer and Musician Duke Pearson. 6 p.m. Saturday. $22.50 in advance, $25 at door (cash only). Southwest Arts Center Performance Theater, 915 New Hope Road SW, Atlanta. 678-764-8303, 404-552-5819, 770-994-3408, JohnCarriePeek@bellsouth.net, FultonArts.org. Tickets: eventbrite.com.
Sweet Tea Trio in McDonough
Sweet Tea Trio: Summer Concert Series on the Square. 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Free. Historic Downtown McDonough Square, 5 Griffin St., McDonough. McDonoughGa.org, SweetTeaTrio.com.
Sister Hazel concert in Duluth
Duluth’s Summer Stage Concert Series: Sister Hazel. 8-10 p.m. Saturday. Free. Duluth Town Green, 3142 Hill St. Food and drink vendors will be available. SisterHazel.com, DuluthGa.net/community/summer_stage_concert_series.php.
Solar Eclipse programs in Dahlonega
Great American Solar Eclipse programs. 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. University of North Georgia Planetarium, 159 Sunset Drive, Dahlonega. Choose from multiple lectures and activities to prepare for the total solar eclipse, taking place Monday afternoon. All student, visitor, faculty and staff parking will be open free to the public. ung.edu/planetarium/solar-eclipse-program.php.
Hike ‘n’ Bike in Lithonia
Lithonia Farmer’s Market Hike ‘n’ Bike. 1 p.m. Sunday. Free. Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Road, Lithonia. Bring your bike for a six-mile round-trip ride to the Lithonia Farmer’s Market. Also includes a brief stop to hike the 1.5-mile Vaughters Farm Loop trail and learn about the cultural history of the 2,200-acre Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. LaShanda Davis at 404-371-3643 or lsdavis@DeKalbCountyGa.gov.
Ms. Senior Georgia Pageant in Roswell
Ms. Senior Georgia Pageant. 2-5 p.m. Sunday. $15 adults, $7 children under age 12. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Senior women from across Georgia, who are at least 60, will compete in the areas of talent, individual interview with five judges, evening gown, onstage question and written statement of principle. This year’s theme is “Masquerade Ball” and will include appearances by former queens with entertainment by the Dazzlin’ Dames Singers, a performing group made up of Classic Club members. Pageant Director Martha Dudley at 770-399-6340. RoswellGov.com.
School seminar in Douglasville
School Policy and Its Intersection with the Legal System Seminar. 2 p.m. Sunday. Free. Douglas County High School Mashburn Theatre, 8705 Campbellton St., Douglasville. Topics will include juvenile and adult laws, school policies and procedures and productive functioning in schools. Speakers will include Sheriff Tim Pounds, Police Chief Gary Sparks and Juvenile Court Judge Michelle Harrison. Hosted by Douglas County School Board Vice Chairman Michelle Simmons. douglas.k12.ga.us, CelebrateDouglasCounty.com.
Dance Open House at Callanwolde
Callanwolde School of Dance Open House. 2-3 p.m. Sunday. Free with refreshments. Winter Living Room, first floor, Candler Mansion at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. Parents and children, ages 3 to 16, are invited. jwarner@callanwolde.org.
Georgia Festival Chorus in Woodstock
The Georgia Festival Chorus: Community Concert. 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock. Experience the unveiling of the new CD recording set of the hymns for “One Voice Hymns for the People of God,” including many recordings by The Georgia Festival Chorus. The 12-CD set of recordings includes the entire One Voice hymnal (hymns plus inspirational readings). 770-926-4428, fbcw.org, facebook.com search The Georgia Festival Chorus.
Mark Trammell Quartet in Avondale Estates
The Mark Trammell Quartet. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Free but $5 for cookout following the concert. First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates, 47 Covington Road, Avondale Estates. AvondaleEstates.org, afbc.com, youtube.com/user/mtquartet.
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