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LEARN SOMETHING!
Obesity Epidemic
Monday, March 11, 3-5 p.m. — Barbara
Stahnke, a registered dietician and nutrition expert
with the Greater Atlanta Dietetic Association pres
ents, “The Obesity Epidemic: What Caused It? How
Do We Fix It?” Free and open to the public. Sug
gested audiences: adult, college, high school and
middle school. Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395
Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328.
Email: comments@co.fulton.ga.us or call 404-303-
6130 for additional information.
Writer’s Forum
Wednesday, March 13, 2-3:30 p.m. — Share
your creative writings! Readings followed by audi
ence feedback and discussion, led by writing coach
Wayne Smith. Writers of all skill levels encouraged
to attend. Limit works to 500 words or five min
utes of reading time. Readings must be appropriate
for family audiences. Free. Open to first 20 partici
pants. No registration required. Brookhaven Branch
Library, 1242 N. Druid Hills Rd., NE, Brookhaven,
30319. Call 404-848-7140 to find out more.
Telescope Time
Friday, March 15,
7 p.m. — The Atlan
ta Astronomy Club
presents an education
al program on astron
omy and astrophysics.
Program beings with
a topic for newcom
ers and beginners, fol
lowed by a guest speak
er. Bring your telescope
and learn how to use
it! Free and appropriate for all ages. Beginner pro
gram, 7 p.m.; guest speaker at 8 p.m. Sandy Springs
United Methodist Church, Hitson Memorial Ac
tivities Center, 85 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy
Springs, 30328. For more information, visit: www.
sandyspringsga.gov or call 770-730-5600.
“Hispanorama”
Saturday, March 16, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. —
Share your Spanish language skills with others, and
learn about Spanish if you are a non-speaker. Pre
sented by Madelu Perez de Lara. Free and open to
the community. For all skill levels. Appropriate for
adults, 18 years and older. Dunwoody Branch Li
brary, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody,
30338. Call 770-512-4640 to find out more.
Heal and Grow
Wednesday, March 20, 12-2 p.m. — Come
listen to storyteller Diane Rooks speak about the
power that stories have in bringing healing to our
lives. Take a look at your own stories and find new
insights and possibilities as we share with each oth
er. Discover how empowering it is to listen and be
heard. Free. Lunch provided. Cancer Support Com
munity members RSVP to 404-843-1880. Can
cer Support Community—Atlanta, 5775 Peachtree
Dunwoody Rd., Bldg C, Suite 225, Atlanta, 30342.
Go to: www.cscatlanta.org for more information or
how to join the community.
Proposal Writing
Wednesday, March 20, 6-8 p.m. — Partici
pants learn how proposals fit into the overall grant
seeking process; what to include in a standard pro
posal; tips for making each section of your proposal.
Free and open to the public. For adult audiences.
Registration required. Sandy Springs Branch Li
brary, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs,
30328. Call 404-303-6130 or email: comments@
co.fulton.ga.us for details. To register online, visit:
www.grantspace.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Zumbathon
Saturday, March 16, 10-11 a.m. — Are you
ready to get a workout and help fight cancer at the
same time? Join others for the 2nd annual “Shake It
for a Cure Zumbathon” event. $10 per person, pay
able at the door. Donations welcome. All proceeds
benefit the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute.
Refreshments provided. St. Pius X Catholic High
School, in the gymnasium, 2674 Johnson Rd., NE,
Atlanta, 30345. For more information, visit: http://
sarahkerr.zumba.com.
KidStuff
Consignment Sale
Thursday, March, 21, 5-9 p.m. — The King-
swood United Methodist Church’s KidStuff Con
signment sale features childrens spring and summer
clothing, toys, books, baby equipment, and much
more! All proceeds support the church’s missions.
Free admission, and open to the public. No chil
dren under age 10 on March 21. Additional shop
ping: Friday, March 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday,
March 23, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., when many items are Vi
price. 5015 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Use
the North Peachtree entrance. Call 770-457-1317
or visit: www.kingswoodumc.org/missions/kidstuff.
htm for details.
Consignment Sale
Friday, March 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Saint
James United Methodist Church holds its spring
kids’ consignment sale. Shop for high quality chil
dren’s clothing, furniture, toys, books, and accesso
ries, as well as maternity items. Located in the gym
in the church’s Activities Building. Sale continues
Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., which is U-price
day. Free admission. Proceeds support children’s
ministries at St. James. 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody
Rd., NE, Atlanta, 30342. For more information or
to ask questions, e-mail: consignmentsale@StJame-
sAtlanta.org, call 404-261-3121 or go to: www.
stjamesatlanta.org.
Spring Stampede 5K
Saturday, March 23, 7:30 a.m. — Registra
tion is open for the 3rd annual Spring Stampede in
Brookhaven! 5K begins at 7:30 a.m.; 1 mile starts
at 8:30 a.m.; Tot Trot follows the 1 mile. Awards at
9 a.m. Race starts and finishes at Oglethorpe Uni
versity, and takes runners through the Silver Lake
community. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of the As
sumption’s community outreach programs. $25 be
fore March 18; $30 after. Post -race entertainment,
health fair vendors and food sales. T-shirts given
to all participants. Register at: www.olaspringstam-
pede.org or www.active.com. Call 404-293-6768
or email: kchallll23@yahoo.com for more details.
4484 Peachtree Rd., NE, Brookhaven, 30319.
VanderDash 5K
Saturday, March 23, 7:30 a.m. — Vanderlyn
Elementary’s PTA holds the 5 th annual VanderDash
5K. Come out, show your support, and encourage
fitness! Participants can choose to run or walk the
5K or 1-mile Fun Run. $20. Races start and finish at
the school, 1877 Vanderlyn Dr., Dunwoody, 30338.
7:30 a.m., 5K; 8:30 a.m., 1-mile Fun Run/walk; 9
a.m., awards. No pets. Enjoy the finish line celebra
tion with food, music, mini massages, giveaways and
more! To register, visit: http://vanderlynpta.com.
Email: vande-rdash@-iyahoo.-icom with questions.
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