Novelis Cans for Kids Wishes Drop-Off
When: Until May 15
Where: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Norcross; Belk at The Forum, Norcross; Sweet Apple Elementary School, Roswell
Benefits: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama
Cost: Collect and drop-off aluminum beverage cans
Contact: Mary Eva Tredway, metredway@bellsouth.net
Volunteer Open House
When: Today
Where: 1101 Northchase Pkwy., Ste. 1, Marietta
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Benefits: American Heart Association
Cost: Free
Contact: GSAMetroAtlanta@heart.org
Book Fair at Barnes & Noble
When: Today- Sun.
Where: The Forum on Peachtree Parkway
Time Sat.: 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Benefits: Emory Pediatrics Early Literacy Initiative
Cost: Free
Contact Marilynn.j.ward@emory.edu
Shula’s 347 Grill’s Second Annual Microbrew Challenge
When: April 17
Where: Shula’s 347 Grill, Atlanta
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Benefits: Open Hand Atlanta’s Dining Out For Life Program
Cost: $10
Contact: Veronica Strong Young, 404-848-7345
Ladies Night Out
When: April 19
Where: Inspirations Kitchen and Bath Showrooms, Alpharetta
Time: 5:30 – 7: 30 p.m.
Benefits: Designing Dreams
Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at door.
Contact: www.designingdreams.org, 770-887-7612
Paint Garden Fence
When: April 21
Where: 454 Hairston Way, Stone Mountain
Time: 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Benefits: Therapeutic healing garden for seniors
Cost: Free
Contact: Pamela Williams, 404-499-2755
Sprint for Cancer 5K/10K
When: April 21
Where: Perimeter Place Shopping Center, Dunwoody
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Cost: $25 until April 18; $30, race day
Contact: www.sprintforcancer.com
Earth Day Weekend Adventure
When: April 21
Where: 55 Ormond St., Atlanta
Time: 9 a.m. – noon; noon – 4 p.m.
Benefits: Atlanta Community Toolbank
Cost: Free
Contact: Gina Chaves, 404-880-0054
Try Us Out – Bootcamp Workout
When: April 24
Where: Piedmont Park, Noguchi Playground
Time: 5:30 a.m.
Benefits: Bootcamp 4 A Cause
Cost: Free (only on April 24)
Contact: andy@bc4c.com
Starbucks’ Global Month of Service
When: April 28
Where: Anderson Recreation Center, Atlanta
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Benefits: Renovations for Centers of Hope
Cost: Free
Contact: Local Starbucks stores
Fight for Air Stair Climb
When: April 28
Where: 191 Peachtree Tower, Atlanta
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Benefits: American Lung Association
Cost: $25
Contact: www.lungga.org
Five Points of Life Kids Marathon
When: May 5
Where: Gwinnett Braves, Coolray Field
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: LIFESouth Community Blood Centers
Cost: Free until April 20; $5 before May 5; $10, race day
Contact: www.fivepointsoflife.com
6th Annual ALS Run for Life 5K
When: May 5
Where: Forsyth Conference Center, Cumming
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Emory ALS Center
Cost: $25 until April 19; $30
Contact: www.alsrunforlife5k.com , 678-491-0639
3rd Annual Drake Walk
When: May 5
Where: Roswell United Methodist Church
Time: 9: 30 a.m.
Benefits: The Drake House
Cost: $15
Contact: www.thedrakehouse.org
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