After School Tutoring
When: Ongoing
Where: Andrew P. Stewart Center, Atlanta
Time: Please contact
Benefits: After-school programs for children
Cost: Free
Contact: 404-522-0942
Children’s Winter Clothing Drive
When: Until Dec. 16
Where: Various dropoff locations
Benefits: Children's Center for Hope & Healing
Cost: Hats, gloves and scarves for kids
Contact: Wendy Alpine, wendy@alpinepr.com
Stock The Stores Party
When: Until Dec. 31
Where: Atlanta Mission Thrift Stores
Benefits: Atlanta Mission
Cost: Furniture, clothes and household items
Contact: www.atlantamission.org
12 Days of Caring Toy & Gift Drive
When: Nov. 27- Dec. 24
Where: Various drop-off locations
Benefits: Children's Restoration Network
Cost: New toys, gifts and clothing
Contact: Jim Cox, 770-649-7117
Holiday Food Drive
When: Dec. 3
Where: Martin Luther King High School, Lithonia
Time: Noon
Benefits: Handmaiden Ministries, Inc.
Cost: 10 non-perishable food items
Contact: www.handmaidenministriesinc.com
Book Drive
When: Dec. 3-10
Where: Various drop-off locations
Benefits: Books for Africa
Cost: New or used books
Contact: Ron Woods, ron@booksforafrica.org
Jingle Bell Run/Walk
When: Dec. 3
Where: Stone Mountain Park
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Arthritis Foundation
Cost: $35
Contact: www.2011jinglebellrunatlanta.kintera.org
Faith Cline Elf Trot 5K
When: Dec. 3
Where: 2958 Main St., Kennesaw
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Benefits: Brain Tumor Foundation
Cost: $25; $30, race day
Contact: www.elftrot.com
9th Annual Toy Party & Silent Auction
When: Dec. 4
Where: Atrium at AmericasMart 3
Time: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Benefits: Georgia's underprivileged children
Cost: New, unwrapped toy or $25 gift card
Contact: Nick Gold, 404-869-7160
Treat The Troops Christmas Packing Drive
When: Dec. 6
Where: The Cumming Library (Main Branch)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Benefits: Troops overseas
Cost: Fresh baked cookies and $2/dozen for postage
Contact: Linda Jones, 770-887-1142
5th Annual Santa Ride
When: Dec. 7
Where: Atkins Park Tavern, Atlanta
Time: 6- 9 p.m.
Benefits: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Cost: $25 (suggested donation)
Contact: www.atkinspark.com
Volunteers needed: Holiday Store
When: Dec. 9- 10
Where: 750 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta
Time: 2:30 – 9 p.m. (Dec. 9); 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Dec. 10)
Benefits: Moving In the Spirit youth development program
Cost: Free
Contact: Kacey Dennis, 404-624-5295 ext. 268
Christmas Variety Show
When: Dec. 10
Where: Ford Center, Powder Springs
Time: 5 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.
Benefits: C.A.M.P. Food Pantry and Clothing Closet
Cost: $15
Contact: www.powderspringsfumc.org
Merry Moo’s with Bella- Toy & Coat Drive
When: Dec. 10 and Dec. 17
Where: Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats, Sandy Springs
Time: 11 a.m.- Noon
Benefits: Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids
Cost: New, unwrapped toys (Dec. 10 only) and gently used coats
Contact: www.cowlicksyogurtandfloats.com
Gingerbread Jam 2011 & Contest
When: Dec. 10
Where: 995 Roswell St., Marietta
Time: Noon – 8 p.m.
Benefits: Children with critical, rare and complex medical conditions
Cost: Free; volunteers needed; please contact for contest information
Contact: www.gingerbreadjam.com
Jingle Jog 5K
When: Dec. 10
Where: Costco, Dunwoody
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: The Salvation Army
Cost: $24
Contact: www.jinglejog.com
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