Community Calendar
OCTOBER
Event: Diaster Distribution Day Date: October 21Location: 6976 Bankhead Highway, DouglasAdmission: FreePhone: 404-683-7925Web Site: www.v21concepts.orgEvent Description: World Vision & Vision 21 Concepts Disaster Distribution Day, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, 9AM-12PM
Event: Georgia Ballet Presents A Sleepy Hollow StoryDate: October 24, 7:30 p.m., October 25, 2 p.m.Location: Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta, GAAdmission: $15 - $34Phone: 770-528-0881Web Site: www.georgiaballet.orgEvent Description: A bewitching, eerie tale in the valley of Sleepy Hollow is sure to capture the imagination this October. Mysterious haunts abound in The Georgia Ballet's exciting production of A Sleepy Hollow Story, based on the classic American story by Washington Irving. When new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane arrives in town, strange things begin to happen in the quiet village of Sleepy Hollow. Also on the program is the fiery, Spanish-themed classic, Paquita, and Enigmatic Tangos, a new work by Janusz Mazon.
Event: Partnership Walk/RunDate: 10/25/09; 5K at 8:30, 1K at 11:30 Location: Centennial Olympic ParkAdmission: Free; Fees apply to runnersPhone: 678-405-4500Web Site: www.partnershipwalk.org/usaEvent Description: Partnership Walk is a public event to raise awareness and funds to end global poverty. Come and enjoy a fun filled day with live entertainment, food, Silent Auction and Global village showcasing the works of the Foundation to address the root causes of poverty by providing innovative solutions in the areas of health, education, rural development, civil society and the environment. 100% of the proceeds will go to projects. 8:30 am 5K Run/Walk, (check in 8 am), 11:30 Walk (check in 10 am). For more information, contact Janie Husein at 678-405-4500.
Event: Trunks of TreatsDate: October 31, 6 PM to 9 PMLocation: Brookwood Baptist ChurchAdmission: FreePhone: 770-979-1864Web Site: www.brookwoodbaptist.netEvent Description: Trunks of Treats is our annual fall celebration. Bring the entire family for a night of carnival games, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting, and trick or treating with a twist. Costumes are definitely welcomed, but because this is an event planned with our youngest kids in mind, if you dress up, please dress in non-scary costumes. We’ll also have some delicious BBQ sandwiches and hot dogs for sale. There is no admission charge for this, so put on your friendly costumes and join us.
NOVEMBER
Event: Salute to VeteransDate: November 2nd, 9:00 amLocation: Country Club Of The South, AlpharettaAdmission: VariesPhone: 1-866-915-4376 Web Site: www.hireheroesusa.orgEvent Description: Players and sponsors are needed for the “Salute to Veterans Golf Classic” tournament that will benefit Hire Heroes USA, a nonprofit organization that provides career placement assistance to military veterans returning from active duty. The tournament on Nov. 2 will tee off at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at The Country Club of the South, in Alpharetta.
1st Annual Celebrity Dance ChallengeDate: November 19 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Location: 14th Street Playhouse, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309Admission: $25Phone: (404) 816-EDIN (3346)Web Site: http://www.dancingforselfesteem.org/Event Description: Fashioned after hit shows like So You Think You Can Dance TM and Dancing with the Stars TM, local Atlanta non-profit, EDIN – The Eating Disorders Information Network and Dance 101, have joined forces with to create the Celebrity Dance Challenge TM.Local Atlanta celebrities will partner with Dance 101 teachers and compete by dancing for your votes! Winners of EDIN’s 1st Annual Celebrity Dance Challenge TM will be determined by the number of fan votes received. Anyone can vote for their favorite celebrity for as little as $1 per vote!Votes will be collected both online for the months preceding the event and during the final performance in November 19, 2009. Tickets to the final performance are $25 plus taxes and box office fees. Contact marisa@myedin.org to become a sponsor, a host, or to join our event committee. CBS is our official television sponsor.
Event: Cherokee Co Humane 5K RunDate: Saturday, Nov 14th, 8amLocation: Woodmont Golf Club, CantonAdmission: $15 before 11/01/09; $20 after Phone: 770-928-1165Event Description: The Cherokee County Humane Society is holding a 5K run at the Woodmont Country Club in Canton Georgia on Saturday. The race begins at 8 am. There is also a 1 Mile walk/fun run. All proceeds to benefit the Humane Society Spay/Neuter and Medical Assistance/Foster Programs. Entry fee is $15 for adults and $13 for children after 11/01 $20 entry fee for adults and $18 for children. Registration is at 7am and race begins at 8am, the 1mile begins at 8:30am.
Event: Love Your Lungs Atlanta 5K Date: 11/14/2009 at 5:30 pmLocation: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave. Admission: $25 AdultPhone: 404-441-9971Web Site: http://www.lungevity.org/atlantaEvent Description: The Lungevity Foundation is sponsoring the first event ever to be held in Atlanta. The Love Your Lungs Atlanta 5k Walk/Run, will be on November 14,2009 stating at 5:30pm for lung cancer awareness month. The purpose of the event is to increase awareness about the disease and to raise funds for lung cancer research as lung cancer research remains one of the most under funded of all cancers.
DECEMBER
Event: Georgia Ballet Presents The NutcrackerDate: December 4 at 7:30 p.m., December 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., December 6 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.Location: Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta, Ga.Admission: $17 - $37Phone: 770-528-0881Web Site: www.georgiaballet.orgEvent Description: The Georgia Ballet will ring in the holidays with their adaptation of the beloved classic The Nutcracker. Dreams do come true in this delightful holiday story. A colorful production of dancing snowflakes, giant mice, and delicious candies will enchant audiences young and old. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker on Christmas Eve as they battle the evil Mouse King, then travel through the snow to the magical Kingdom of the Sweets. The Nutcracker features choreography by Iris Hensley, the founder of The Georgia Ballet, which is currently celebrating its 50th year of operation.
Event: The 2009 Atlanta Charity BallDate: Friday December 4, 2009, 8pmLocation: The Westin Peachtree PlazaAdmission: $75 Gen Adm / $125 VIP AdmPhone: 404-723-6216Web Site: www.V2Levents.comEvent Description: The 2009 Atlanta Charity Ball is being held in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. In the heart of the holiday season, Atlanta will come together to spread the gift of life as we make strides to inspire a deeper commitment to finding cures, solutions, and provide support to those that are directly affected. As a celebration with a purpose, this will be an evening of elegance, jazz and advocacy and attendees will dance the night away while supporting this worthwhile cause.
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