Civitan Great Chili Challenge
When: Today
Where: Shakerag Knoll Park, Peachtree City
Time: 11 a.m. -- 3 p.m.
Benefits: Children and adults with developmental disabilities
Cost: $5 (Adults); $2 (6-17); under 6, free
Contact: Wayne Howell, 770-716-0571
Georgia SPCA Halloween Contest & Parade
When: Today
Where: 1175 Buford Hwy., Suwanee
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Benefits: Georgia SPCA
Cost: Free to attend; $5 for costume contest
Contact: Jane Stewart, 770-457-7288
Thriller Monster Bash: A Retro ‘80s Halloween Party
When: Today
Where: Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant
Time: 7 p.m.
Benefits: ATL Pink Foundation
Cost: Free; $5 after 9 p.m.
Contact: www.fadoirishpub.com
Good Mews Holiday Flea Market
When: Nov. 5-6, 12-13
Where: 1725 Roswell Road, Marietta
Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Benefits: Good Mews Animal Foundation
Contact: www.goodmews.org
“what if?” 5K
When: Nov. 5
Where: Brook Run Park, Dunwoody
Time: 6 a.m.
Benefits: Partners for Care HIV/AIDS
Cost: $25 before Oct. 25; $30
Contact: Sharon Dicks, 770-294-3586
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
Anything is Possible 5K
When: Nov. 6
Where: Town Center Mall, Kennesaw
Time: 12:30 a.m.
Benefits: Hope for The Warriors, Team Red White and Blue
Cost: $25 until Nov. 5; $30, Race day
Contact: Mark Vescio, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net
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 National Veterans Day 11K
When: Nov. 11
Where: Piedmont Park
Time: 7:11 a.m.
Benefits: Veterans' charities
Cost: Varies; please contact
Contact: www.nationalveteransdayrun.com
Park Renewal Day
When: Nov. 12
Where: Dearborn Park, Decatur
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Beautification of local parks
Cost: Free
Contact: Dave Butler, dabutler@dekalbcountyga.gov
Run For Justice 5K
When: Nov. 12
Where: 650-B East Lake Dr., Decatur
Time: 7:45 a.m.
Benefits: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Cost: $20 by Nov. 1; $25
Contact: Ed Williams, 404-327-7738
Breathe Deep Atlanta
When: Nov. 12
Where: Georgia Tech
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Benefits: Lungevity Foundation
Cost: Varies; please contact
Contact: www.lungevity.org/atlanta
Donations Sorting
When: Nov. 12
Where: 1407 Cobb Pkwy., Marietta
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Programs and services for poverty-stricken community
Cost: Free
Contact: www.mustministries.org
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 ext. 225
CanStruction
When: Nov. 14
Where: Colony Square, Midtown
Time: 8 a.m. – 11: 30 a.m.
Benefits: Atlanta Community Food Bank
Cost: Free
Contact: www.acfb.org
Race to Recycle 5K
When: Nov. 19
Where: Piedmont Park
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Benefits: Keep Atlanta Beautiful
Cost: $20; $25, race day
Contact: www.keepatlantabeautiful.org
Safe House Thanksgiving Chili Outreach & Cookoff
When: Nov. 26
Where: 89 Ellis St., Atlanta
Time: 10 a.m. – 2: 30 p.m.
Benefits: At-risk youth and families
Cost: Free to attend; volunteers needed
Contact: 404-523-2221
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
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
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