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By Devika Rao
Jan 26, 2012

Parkwood Farms Therapy Center

When: Ongoing

Where: 2519 Parkwood Road, Snellville

Time: Tues. and Thurs. 2:30-6:30 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Benefits: Therapeutic riding/equine-assisted activities for special needs children and adults

Cost: Free

Contact: parkwoodhorses@gmail.com, www.parkwoodfarms.org

Painting and Roof Repair

When: Ongoing

Where: 120 Renaissance Pkwy., Atlanta

Time: Various shifts

Benefits: Beacon of Hope—Renaissance Learning Center

Cost: Free

Contact: 404-876-1779

Trail Build and Maintenance

When: Ongoing

Where: Chattahoochee River Natural Recreation Area, Sandy Springs

Time: Various shifts

Cost: Free

Contact: 678-538-1200

Kids In Need

When: Ongoing

Where: 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., Atlanta

Time: Various shifts

Benefits: Providing school supplies to teachers in low-income schools

Cost: Free

Contact: kin@acfb.org

Z Boutique Thrift Store

When: Ongoing

Where: 2739 Baynard St., East Point

Time: Please contact

Benefits: Zion Hill Community Development Corporation

Cost: Free

Contact: 404-766-3141

Owls Making Strides 5K

When: Feb. 4

Where: Kennesaw State University Convocation Center

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Benefits: American Cancer Society and Owls Fund

Cost: $25

Contact: www.ksuowls.com/sports

Café 458 Meal Preparation

When: Feb. 5

Where: 458 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Benefits: Life stabilization programs

Cost: Free

Contact: www.cafe458atl.com

Chattahoochee Challenge 10K

When: Feb. 11

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell

Time: 8 a.m.

Benefits: Chattahoochee Nature Center

Cost: $27; $32, race day

Contact: www.chattnaturecenter.org

Marietta Mardi Gras 5K and Shoe Drive

When: Feb. 11

Where: Marietta Square

Time: 8 a.m.

Benefits: Shoes For A Cure

Cost: $25 by Feb. 6; $30

Contact: www.marietta5K.com

Move ‘n’ Groove

When: Feb. 18

Where: North Atlanta High School

Time: 10 a.m.

Benefits: It’s A Girl Thing

Cost: Free

Contact: www.piedmont.org/itsagirlthing

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