Cowlicks Yogurt & Floats Breast Cancer Fundraiser
When: Until Oct. 31
Where: Sandy Springs/Vinings locations
Benefits: 20 percent of all float sales goes to breast cancer research
Contact: www.cowlicksyogurtandfloats.com
Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
When: Until Oct. 31
Where: Various dropoff locations
Benefits: Distribution of shoes to low-income families
Cost: Gently used shoes
Contact: www.napogeorgia.com
The Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run
When: Oct. 16
Where: Georgia International Horse Parkway, Conyers
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Benefits: Operation Gratitude for military personnel
Cost: Please contact
Contact: www.downanddirtymudrun.com
Treat The Troops Packing Drive
When: Oct. 18
Where: The Cumming Library (Main Branch)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Benefits: Troops overseas
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Jones, 770-887-1142
Atlanta Hawks/ampm Car Wash Fundraiser
When: Oct. 22
Where: 2001 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth; 1468 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell; 4121 Lavista Road, Tucker
Time: 10 a.m. -- noon
Benefits: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: Neda Zanganeh, 404-878-3724
Car Wash & Yard Sale
When: Oct. 22
Where: Ray's at Killer Creek, Alpharetta
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Benefits: Primus Sanders Foundation
Contact: 770-649-0064
2011 Spooktacular Chase 5K
When: Oct. 22
Where: 2776 Sanford Rd., Smyrna
Time: 7 a.m.
Benefits: Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia
Cost: $25 until Oct. 10; $30
Contact: www.spooktacularchase.com
Cobb Heart Walk
When: Oct. 22
Where: Marietta Square
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: American Heart Association
Cost: No fee; fundraising encouraged
Contact: www.cobbheartwalks.org
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
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
Party in Pink Zumbathon
When: Oct. 29
Where: Concourse Athletic Club
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Susan G. Komen Foundation
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Marianne Baker, 770-698-2195
Kids II Strong Legs Run
When: Nov. 5
Where: Turner Field
Time: 8 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Cost: $20 and up
Contact: www.choa.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 x 225
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