Youth Fishing Derby in Jonesboro
Youth Fishing Derby, 8 a.m. to noon today, International Park “The Beach,” 2300 Highway 138, Jonesboro for ages 13 and under. Bring bait and equipment. Prizes for heaviest catfish and heaviest bass. Free. ClaytonParks.com, 770-603-4165.
Race for Empowerment 5K in Atlanta
Race for Empowerment 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 8 a.m. today, Piedmont Park, 1342 Worchester Dr NE. $30. Register today as an individual or a team. gcadv.org with 24-hour hotline at 1-800-334-2836.
Garden Tour in Lilburn
“Behind the Garden Gate” Tour of eight sites (rain or shine) by GFWC Lilburn Woman’s Club, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Gracious Southern Manor House, 818 Tom Smith Road, Lilburn. $20. LilburnWomansClub.org, 770-778-4942.
Autism benefit in Marietta
Charity Yard Sale by the Arylessence Foundation to help those with autism, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Arylessence, 1091 Lake Drive, Marietta. Chuck Martin at 404-891-1182 or foundation@arylessence.com.
Vietnam 50th Commemoration in Hampton
Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemorative Fly-In, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Atlanta South Regional Airport (Henry County Airport), 506 Speedway Blvd., Hampton with helicopter rides, fly-bys, military static displays of airplanes and helicopters, guest speakers and food vendors.. VietnamWar50th.com, Armyav.org, 770-897-0444.
Good Mews Flea Market in Sandy Springs
Spring Flea Market by Good Mews Animal Foundation, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, continuing weekends through May 17, 6317 Roswell Road, Suite 6331, Sandy Springs with tax-deductible donated items accepted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at this location. GoodMews.org.
‘Tea with Peter Rabbit’ in Decatur
“Tea with Peter Rabbit” with storyteller Tracy Walker, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. for ages 4 and above. DeKalbLibrary.org/events/?id=27516, 404-370-3070.
Cultural Storytelling Festival in Clarkston
Cultural Storytelling Festival, 2 to 5 p.m. today, Clarkson Community Center, 3701 College Ave. for all ages with stories, songs, crafts and music. DeKalbLibrary.org/events/?id=27406.PetsPlayHouse.com/events.
‘Twelfth Night’ play in Roswell
William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” by the North Fulton Drama Club, 7 p.m. today, May 15 and 16, rear lawn, Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. Free but $5 suggested. Roswellgov.com/index.aspx?NID=410.
Journey Tribute Band in Buford
Departure: The Journey Tribute Band, 8 p.m. today, Town Park Amphitheater, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford. Free. TheJourneyTributeBand.com, BufordCommunityCenter.com/event/departure-the-journey-tribute-band, 770-945-6762.
Atlanta Wind Symphony in Roswell
“By the Numb3rs” with the Atlanta Wind Symphony, 3 p.m. Sunday, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. Free but donations are welcome. atlantawindsymphony.org/newsite/schedule.asp.
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