The Next Stop

When: Ongoing

Where: 3640 Burnette Road, Suwanee

Time: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., Tues., Wed. or Thurs.

Benefits: Adults who have mild to moderate intellectually disabilities

Cost: Free to volunteer

Contact: vicki@thenextstop.org, 404-932-3953

7th Annual Nicky’s Week Fundraiser

When: May 29- June 4

Where: RA Sushi, Midtown

Benefits: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital

Contact: 404-267-0114

Celebrate America 5K/10K

When: May 30

Where: 7300 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta

Time: 7:30 a.m.

Benefits: Canine Assistance and Happy Tails

Cost: $30

Contact: 678-218-5732

Copa Latina de Atlanta: Futbol, Familia, Fiesta

When: June 11

Where: Atlanta Silverbacks Park

Time: 9 a.m.

Benefits: Children and families served by the Latin American Association

Cost: Free

Contact: 404-248-2238

Atlanta Children’s Shelter 5K

When: June 11

Where: Piedmont Park

Time: 7:30 a.m.

Benefits: Atlanta Children's Shelter

Cost: $25 until May 31; $30

Contact: www.acsatl.org

2011 Magnolia Run & Walk For Epilepsy

When: June 11

Where: Perimeter Mall, Dunwoody

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Benefits: Epilepsy Foundation of Ga.

Cost: $25; Race day, $30

Contact: www.epilepsyga.org

Peachtree Corners Festival

When: June 11

Where: Corners Parkway & Woodhill Drive

Time: Please contact

Benefits: Beautification of Peachtree Corners

Cost: Free

Contact: www.peachtreecornersfestival.org

Red Bandanna Adoption & Dog Wash Fundraiser

When: June 11

Where: 2500 Old Alabama Road, Suite 121

Time: Noon – 4 p.m.

Benefits: SEPRA pug and pug mixes rescue

Cost: $10 donation

Contact: 770-587-6900

ePlanet eWasteElectronics Recycling Event

When: June 17-18

Where: Lowe's Home Improvement, Chamblee

Benefits: PAWS Atlanta

Cost: Old electronics; $5 donation

Contact: www.pawsatlanta.org

Dash 4 Dad 5K

When: June 18

Where: The Home Depot/Costco shopping center, Sandy Springs

Time: 8 a.m.

Benefits: Men's Health & Wellness Center

Cost: $20 until June 3; $25

Contact: www.menshealthandwellness.org

5th Annual Save Our Skin 5K/Run

When: June 25

Where: Perimeter Place

Time: 8 a.m.

Benefits: SCAN Foundation for skin cancer

Cost: $20 until June 22; $25

Contact: www.scanfoundation.com

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez