Second Wind Dreams
When: Ongoing
Where: Marietta office and various nursing homes in the Atlanta metropolitan area
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. at Marietta office; Various days and times in the Atlanta area nursing homes
Benefits: Preparing materials for family members and healthcare professionals in understanding caring for someone with dementia and to assist activities directors
Cost: Free to volunteer
Contact: Leslee Sorensen, 678-624-0500
4th Annual Peanut Butter & Jelly Food Drive
When: April 2- 30
Where: All branches of Bank of North Georgia
Benefits: 30 local food pantries
Cost: Donations of peanut butter and jelly jars
Contact: www.bankofnorthgeorgia.com
2011 Johns Creek Police Department Special Olympics Golf Tournament
When: April 11
Where: Standard Club, Johns Creek
Time: Please contact
Benefits: Special Olympics of Georgia
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Maj. John Clifton, 678-414-1580
Margaritas for A Cause
When: April 13
Where: Lime Taqueria, Smyrna
Time: 6:30- 9 p.m.
Benefits: Moda Real- program helping Hispanic girls gain self-esteem and leadership skills
Cost: $10 (21 and over)
Contact: Gina Espinosa, 404-229-4540
10th Annual Choate Construction Run The Rive Road Race 5K, 10K
When: April 16
Where: St. Andrews Catholic Church
Time: 5K, 6:30 a.m.; 10K, 8: 15 a.m.; Fun Run, 8:30 a.m.
Benefits: HomeStretch- organization works with homeless families with minor children
Cost: $25 through Sunday; $30 including Race Day
Contact: www.runtheriver.org
Belk Spring 2011 Charity Sale
When: April 16
Where: Participating Belk stores
Time: 6- 10 a.m.
Benefits: Various charities
Cost: $5 (tickets available at Belk stores)
Contact: www.belk.com/charitysale
Kiwanis Club of Douglas County Pancake Breakfast
When: April 16
Where: A Gift of Love, Douglasville
Time: 8 -11 a.m.
Benefits: Back Pack Run-Program providing food over the weekend for students in need at several elementary schools in Douglas County.
Cost: $5 All You Can Eat
Contact: John Stone, 770-942-3457
Miles of Joy & Pug Walk Fundraiser
When: April 16
Where: Pinckneyville Park, Norcross
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Benefits: Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption
Cost: $25
Contact: Jennifer Reynolds, harperj1111@gmail.com
8th Annual Walk for Wishes
When: April 16
Where: Atlantic Station
Time: 8: 30 a.m.
Benefits: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ga. and Ala.
Cost: $10
Contact: Sarah Faas, 770-916-9474
Blood Donation Drive
When: April 23
Where: Global Mall, Norcross
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 770-711-4646
Earth Day Fun Festival
When: April 23
Where: Centennial Place Elementary School
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 404-254-4827
Take Back The Night 5K and 1 mile
When: April 23
Where: Agnes Scott College
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Benefits: DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
Cost: $25 by April 15; $30 including race day; Under 15, $15 by April 15; $20 including race day
Contact: 404-377-1429
Tee It Up 4 Kids Golf Tournament
When: April 25
Where: Bear's Best Golf Course, Suwanee
Time: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Benefits: Children Without A Voice—awareness for child abuse and neglect
Cost: Free to volunteer; please contact to play
Contact: www.childrenwithoutavoiceusa.org
7th Annual Lilburn Relay Rally
When: April 29
Where: Lilburn City Park
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Benefits: American Cancer Society
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Patty Gabilondo, 770-778-4942
Tri-Cities High School Dance Series
When: April 30
Where: Tri-Cities High School, East Point
Time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Benefits: Youth engagement through dance
Cost: $18; Event Day, $20
Contact: tchsspringdanceseries@gmail.com
2nd Annual Caring for Carrie Charity Bowl
When: April 30
Where: Fun Time Bowl, Buford Highway
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Benefits: National Kidney Foundation
Cost: $25, single; $90, team of four
Contact: Sherri Thomas, caringforcarrie@yahoo.com
2011 Walk for Lupus Now
When: April 30
Where: Piedmont Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Benefits: Ga. Chapter of Lupus Foundation
Cost: No registration fees; fundraising accepted.
Contact: www.lupuswalkatlanta.kintera.org
AIDS Walk Cartersville
When: April 30
Where: Dellinger Park
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Benefits: AIDS awareness
Cost: $20 (13 and older), $15 (10 and under); Race Day, $25 (13 and older), $15 (10 and under)
Contact: www.aidswalkcartersville.com
Relay for Life Atlanta
When: May 6-7
Where: Hammond Park
Time: Please contact
Benefits: American Cancer Society
Cost: $10 per person; free to volunteer
Contact: Tiffany Dollar, tiffany.dollar@cancer.org
2011 Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure 5K
When: May 7
Where: Atlantic Station
Time: 6:45 a.m.
Cost: $30
Contact: race@komenatlanta.org , 404-459-8700
GeneRACEtion 10K; 2K Fun Run
When: May 21
Where: Grant Park
Time: 8:15 a.m.
Benefits: Kate's Club, Senior Citizen Services
Cost: Free to volunteer; 10K- $35 until May 19, $40 after including race day; 2K- $25 until May 19, $30 after including race day.
Contact: www.scsatl.org/GeneRACEtion, Volunteers: debra@katesclub.org
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