Operation Homefront
When: Ongoing
Where: 1220 Old Canton Road, Marietta
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
Benefits: Georgia military families
Cost: Free
Contact: 770-973-0014
Atlanta Mission
When: Ongoing
Where: 2353 Bolton Rd. NW
Time: Please contact
Benefits: Homelessness in Metro Atlanta
Cost: Free
Contact: 404-588-4000
Café 458
When: Ongoing
Where: 458 Edgewood Ave.
Time: Please contact
Benefits: Homeless and hunger in Metro Atlanta
Cost: Free to volunteer
Contact: www.cafe458atl.com
AID Gwinnett
When: Ongoing
Where: 725 Scenic Hwy.
Time: Please contact
Benefits: People living with HIV/AIDS
Cost: Free
Contact: 770-962-8396
Friends of Decatur Library Book Sale
When: May 28
Where: 215 Sycamore Street
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Programs and material for the Decatur Library
Cost: Free to volunteer
Contact: Jane Miller, j_spencer_00@yahoo.com
Celebrate America 5K/10K
When: May 30
Where: 7300 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Benefits: Canine Assistance and Happy Tails
Cost: $30
Contact: 678-218-5732
5th Annual Drive For Live
When: May 31
Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Time: 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.
Benefits: American Red Cross
Cost: Free
Contact: www.redcrossblood.org/driveforlife
Race to the Rescue 5K
When: June 4
Where: 235 Castleberry Dr., Cumming
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Humane Society of Forsyth County
Cost: $20; $25 on race day
Contact: www.forsythpets.org
Atlanta Ride-For-Kids
When: June 5
Where: North Point Mall, Alpharetta
Time: 7 a.m.
Benefits: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Cost: $35
Contact: 800-253-6530
3rd Annual CAN Dance for Cancer
When: June 5
Where: The Defoor Centre
Time: 3 -8 p.m.
Benefits: American Cancer Society and a local family
Cost: $15
Contact: www.candanceforcancer.com
2011 Magnolia Run & Walk For Epilepsy
When: June 11
Where: Perimeter Mall, Dunwoody
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Benefits: Epilepsy Foundation of Ga.
Cost: $25; Race day, $30
Contact: www.epilepsyga.org
Peachtree Corners Festival
When: June 11
Where: Corners Parkway & Woodhill Drive
Time: Please contact
Benefits: Beautification of Peachtree Corners
Cost: Free
Contact: www.peachtreecornersfestival.org
Pints for Pups
When: June 11
Where: Meehan's Public House, Sandy Springs
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Benefits: Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption
Contact:
3rd. Annual "Gone to the Dogs" Chili Cookoff
When: June 18
Where: Brown Park, Downtown Canton
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Dog Rescue & Foster Groups
Cost: $20 to cook; $5 all you can taste
Contact: Steve Nelson, 770-490-7728
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