Miss Mary’s Ice-Cream Crankin’
When: Aug. 28
Where: 616 Atlanta St., Roswell
Time: 2 -4 p.m.
Benefits: The Drake House- crisis center for homeless women and children
Cost: Individual, $5; Family, $15
Contact: 770-552-4214
HomeStretch Golf Tournament
When: Aug. 29
Where: The Manor Golf & Country Club
Time: 11 a.m.
Benefits: HomeStretch
Cost: Free to volunteer; $175
Contact: www.homestretchgolf.com
Big Peach Sizzler 10K
When: Sept. 5
Where: Chamblee MARTA Station
Time: 6 a.m.
Benefits: Miles for Cystic Fibrosis
Cost: Prices vary; please contact.
Contact: Mark Vescio, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net
9/11 Days of Service presented by Hands On Atlanta
When: Sept. 8 – 11
Where: Various sites throughout Metro Atlanta
Time: Various shifts
Benefits: Various Atlanta nonprofits
Cost: Free
Contact: www.handsonatlanta.org
The Vinings Downhill 5K
When: Sept. 10
Where: Overlook III Building, Vinings
Time: 7 a.m.
Benefits: Various charities throughout Vinings
Cost: $25 until Aug. 31; $30 from Sept. 1- Race day
Contact: www.viningsdownhill5k.com
CHAMPS (Community Health and Men’s Promotion Summit)
Where: Georgia World Congress Center
When: Sept. 10
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Benefits: Men's Health Awareness
Cost: Free Admissions
Contact: Adwoa Asare-Kwakye, 404-881-0966
Terry Farrell 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb
When: Sept. 11
Where: 3350 Riverwood Pkwy., Atlanta
Time: Noon
Benefits: Georgia firefighters
Cost: $25
Contact: www.terryfundga.org
Sunshine Family Fest
When: Sept. 18
Where: Park Tavern, Atlanta
Time: Noon – 2:30 p.m.
Benefits: Camp Sunshine
Cost: $10, adults; $6, children
Contact: Marc Castelo, 678-361-6028
PCLC Run Wild 5K
When: Sept. 24
Where: 1405 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Benefits: Parkview Christian Learning Center
Cost: $20 through Sept. 5; $25, Sept. 6 -- 24
Contact: www.parkviewclc.com
Charity Golf Tournament
When: Oct.1
Where: Browns Mill Golf Course
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Bethel Outreach Ministries
Cost: $75, single; $350, team of four
Contact: www.brownsmill.americangolf.com
See Now. Hear Now. Run Now 5K
When: Oct. 1
Where: 5582 Peachtree Road, Chamblee
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation vision and service programs
Cost: $30
Contact: 404-325-3630
Margaritas With a Mission
When: Oct. 15
Where: Windermere Golf Club, Cumming
Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Benefits: American Cancer Society
Cost: $35 (in advance)
Contact: www.margaritaswithamission.org
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