Computer Tutors
When: Every Tues. and Thurs.
Where: Adair Park Neighborhood Resource Center, Atlanta
Time: 2:45 – 5:15 p.m.
Benefits: Children and adults with computer literacy
Cost: Free
Contact: Gloria Hayes, 404-934-6741
Atlanta Partnership Foundation Walk
When: Oct. 23
Where: Centennial Olympic Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Benefits: Raising funds for poverty-stricken areas of Africa and Asia
Cost: $25
Contact: www.partnershipsinaction.org
Race To Rally Hope 10K, 5K
When: Oct. 23
Where: 7300 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta
Time: 6:45 a.m.
Benefits: Kiddos' Clubhouse Foundation
Cost: $30, 5K; $35, 10K
Contact: www.racetorallyhope.com
RunDunwoody 5K
When: Oct. 23
Where: Perimeter Place Shopping Center
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: First responders, education and health
Cost: $25; $30, race day
Contact: www.rundunwoody.net
Goldenrama
When: Oct. 23
Where: The Field at Concourse
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Benefits: Adopt-A-Golden Atlanta
Cost: $10; $25, family
Contact: www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com
What: Cobb Diaper Day
When: Oct. 24
Where: Glover Park, Marietta Square
Time: 5 p.m.
Benefits: Cobb County's children in need
Cost: Donations of diapers
Contact: www.cobbdiaperday.com
Big Pumpkin Run 5K
When: Oct. 29
Where: 12030 Etris Road, Roswell
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Benefits: Youth Missions Fund
Cost: $25 until Oct. 24; $30
Contact: www.bigpumpkinrun.com
Monster Dash 5K & Book Drive
When: Oct. 29
Where: Sage School, Suwanee
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Scholarship programs and school library
Cost: 2 new/gently used youth books or $20
Contact: www.sageschool.net
Thriller Monster Bash: A Retro ‘80s Halloween Party
When: Oct. 29
Where: Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant
Time: 7 p.m.
Benefits: ATL Pink Foundation
Cost: Free; $5 after 9 p.m.
Contact: www.fadoirishpub.com
Atlanta Heart Walk
When: Oct. 29
Where: Turner Field
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: American Heart Association
Cost: No fee; fundraising encouraged
Contact: www.atlantaheartwalk.org
“what if?” 5K
When: Nov. 5
Where: Brook Run Park, Dunwoody
Time: 6 a.m.
Benefits: Partners for Care HIV/AIDS
Cost: $25 before Oct. 25; $30
Contact: Sharon Dicks, 770-294-3586
Donations Sorting
When: Nov. 12
Where: 1407 Cobb Pkwy., Marietta
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Programs and services for poverty-stricken community
Cost: Free
Contact: www.mustministries.org
Atlanta Mattress 500
When: Nov. 12
Where: Atlantic Station
Time: 10 a.m.
Benefits: Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Megan Anderson, 404-355-8530 ext. 225
Treat The Troops Christmas Packing Drive
When: Dec. 6
Where: The Cumming Library (Main Branch)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Benefits: Troops overseas
Cost: Fresh baked cookies and $2/dozen for postage
Contact: Linda Jones, 770-887-1142
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