Georgia Radio Reading Services
When: Ongoing
Where: 260 14th St. N.W.
Time: Mon.- Fri.; 6: 30 – 8: 30 a.m.; 6 – 8 p.m.
Benefits: Broadcasting for the blind and visually impaired
Cost: Free
Contact: Bettye Harris, bharris@gpb.org
Parkwood Farms Therapy Center
When: Ongoing
Where: 2519 Parkwood Road, Snellville
Time: Tues. and Thurs. 2:30-6:30 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Benefits: Therapeutic riding/equine-assisted activities for special needs children and adults
Cost: Free
Contact: parkwoodhorses@gmail.com, www.parkwoodfarms.org
Go Red Connect
When: Today
Where: Perimeter Mall, Dunwoody
Time: 1 -5 p.m.
Benefits: American Heart Association
Cost: Free
Contact:
Café 458 Meal Preparation
When: Feb. 5
Where: 458 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Benefits: Life stabilization programs
Cost: Free
Contact: www.cafe458atl.com
10,000 Things in 10 Hours
When: Feb. 11
Where: 444 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville
Time: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Benefits: Local families in need
Cost: Donations of non-perishable food items
Contact: Scotty Scoggins, scotty.scoggins@gmail.com
Tree Planting at YWCA
When: Feb. 11
Where: 48 Henderson St., Marietta
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Benefits: Marietta Tree Keepers
Cost: Free
Contact: 770-424-4664
Chattahoochee Challenge 10K
When: Feb. 11
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Chattahoochee Nature Center
Cost: $27; $32, race day
Contact: www.chattnaturecenter.org
Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way 5K
When: Feb. 11
Where: 11350 Johns Creek Pkwy., John’s Creek
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Suicide prevention
Cost: $25
Contact: www.will-to-live.org
Marietta Mardi Gras 5K and Shoe Drive
When: Feb. 11
Where: Marietta Square
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Shoes For A Cure
Cost: $25 by Feb. 6; $30
Contact: www.marietta5K.com
Ladies Rock Camp! Volunteers Needed
When: Feb. 17-19
Where: Please contact
Time: Please contact
Benefits: Empowering girls through music education
Cost: Free
Contact: volunteer@girlsrockcampatl.org
Move ‘n’ Groove
When: Feb. 18
Where: North Atlanta High School
Time: 10 a.m.
Benefits: It’s A Girl Thing
Cost: Free
Contact: www.piedmont.org/itsagirlthing
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