Give Back

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