Youth Mentoring
When: Ongoing
Where: 2700 Cumberland Pkwy., Ste. 130, Atlanta
Time: Various shifts
Benefits: Be Proactive Foundation
Cost: Free
Contact: 770-319-7468
Christmas Light Show
When: Through December
Where: 395 Millbrook Trace, Marietta
Time: Ongoing
Benefits: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Cost: Donations accepted
Contact: Lisa McLean, 404-966-8417
Warm & Fuzzy Project
When: Today
Where: Café Nineteen, Atlantic Station
Time: 1- 5 p.m.
Benefits: Keeping people warm through winter
Cost: New gloves and socks
Contact: www.warmandfuzzyproject.com
Christmas Open House
When: Dec. 10- 11
Where: 1383 Bentwater Dr., Acworth
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Benefits: St. Jude's Children Hospital
Cost: Free
Contact: Brenda Roquemore, 678-457-4434
Kashi Atlanta Street Meals
When: Dec. 13
Where: Please contact
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Benefits: Feeding the homeless
Cost: Free
Contact: 404-687-3353
Wrap Holiday Gifts
When: Dec. 15
Where: Barnes and Noble, Perimeter
Time: 6- 8 p.m.
Benefits: Healthy Notions Kids
Cost: Free
Contact: 678-693-2008
Merry Moo’s with Bella- Toy & Coat Drive
When: Dec. 17
Where: Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats, Sandy Springs
Time: 11 a.m.- Noon
Benefits: Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids
Cost: New, unwrapped toys (Dec. 10 only) and gently used coats
Contact: www.cowlicksyogurtandfloats.com
Peachtree Corners Christmas 10K & 5K
When: Dec. 17
Where: 4500 Jones Bridge Circle, Norcross
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Educational and sustainable programs for children in natural disaster areas
Cost: Varies; please contact
Contact: www.georgiacup.com/run
Rockin’ With Santa Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
When: Dec. 18
Where: Lenora Park, Snellville
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $45 (Half Marathon); $35 (10K); $30 (5K)
Contact: 770-570-0928
Flashlight 5K 2011
When: Dec. 31
Where: 395 West Crogan St., Lawrenceville
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Benefits: Lawrenceville Co-op Ministries
Cost: $20 until Dec. 30; $25, race day
Contact: www.fumclv.org
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