Cowlicks Yogurt & Floats Breast Cancer Fundraiser
When: Until Oct. 31
Where: Sandy Springs/Vinings locations
Benefits: 20 percent of all sales goes to breast cancer research
Contact: www.cowlicksyogurtandfloats.com
Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
When: Until Oct. 31
Where: Various dropoff locations
Benefits: Distribution of shoes to low-income families
Cost: Gently used shoes
Contact: www.napogeorgia.com
Winship 5K Walk/Run
When: Oct. 15
Where: 26 Eagle Row, Emory University
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Benefits: Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Cost: $25; Volunteers needed
Contact: DaVida Lee-Williams, 404-778-2405
Fall Clean Up Day
When: Oct. 15
Where: 1991 Silver Hill Road, Stone Mountain
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Benefits: Smoke Rise Elementary School
Cost: Free
Contact: www.handsonatlanta.org
Clothing Drive
When: Oct. 15
Where: 101 Devant St., Ste. 502, Fayetteville
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Benefits: Gracie's Closet
Cost: Gently used children's clothing
Contact: Chris Messina, 770-719-7601
Run For A Smile 5K
When: Oct. 15
Where: Heritage Park, McDonough
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Give Back A Smile Foundation
Cost: Please contact
Contact: 770-474-3418
2011 Spooktacular Chase 5K
When: Oct. 22
Where: 2776 Sanford Rd., Smyrna
Time: 7 a.m.
Benefits: Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia
Cost: $25 until Oct. 10; $30
Contact: www.spooktacularchase.com
Purple Palooza Carnival
When: Oct. 22
Where: The Home Depot, Cumming
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Benefits: Be The Match/National Marrow Donor Program
Cost: Free
Contact: tsaadat@nmdp.org
BOO at the ZOO! Family Festival
When: Oct. 23
Where: Zoo Atlanta
Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: Volunteers needed; Free
Contact: tom.collins.88@gmail.com
Goldenrama
When: Oct. 23
Where: The Field at Concourse
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Benefits: Adopt-A-Golden Atlanta
Cost: $10; $25, family
Contact: www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com
Party in Pink Zumbathon
When: Oct. 29
Where: Concourse Athletic Club
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Susan G. Komen Foundation
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Marianne Baker, 770-698-2195
Kids II Strong Legs Run
When: Nov. 5
Where: Turner Field
Time: 8 a.m. – Noon
Benefits: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Cost: $20 and up
Contact: www.choa.org
Puppy Up Atlanta 2-mile Walk
When: Nov. 6
Where: Pinckneyville Park, Norcross
Time: 11 a.m.
Benefits: Awareness for canine cancer
Cost: $25
Contact: Gayle Smith, gayledaltonsmith@gmail.com
Atlanta Mattress 500
When: Nov. 12
Where: Atlantic Station
Time: 10 a.m.
Benefits: Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Megan Anderson, 404-355-8530 x 225
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