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LEARN SOMETHING! Find Your Balance Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6-8 p.m. — Balance is a concern for many, and balance seems to diminish as we age. Why wait until it is too late? Learn some sim ple tricks to help find your balance from the inside out. Learn about alignment and body mechanics so you can improve your balance, and learn how to use your body more effectively. Free. Open to members of the Cancer Support Community. Workshop is appropriate for everyone, including those who can not get on the floor. RSVP to 404-843-1880. Can cer Support Community, 5775 Peachtree Dun- woody Rd., Building C, Suite 225, Atlanta, 30342. Go to: www.cscatlanta.org for details. Tinnitus Support Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — The Atlanta Tinnitus Support Group invites all to join them at their next meeting, where Melissa Wikoff, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology at Atlanta Hearing As sociates, will speak. Socializing from 10-10:30 a.m.; lecture beings at 10:30 a.m. Dunwoody Public Li brary, in the Meeting Room, 5339 Chamblee-Dun- woody Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For more details, email: Erica at elcatl@aol.com. Wedding Savings Saturday, Aug. 17, 3-4:30 p.m. — Feeling overwhelmed by wed ding costs? This work shop tells how to plan a “dream wedding” at a reasonable price by us ing a little creativity and research. Come learn the simple, cost-saving strategies that are often overlooked. Have twice the wedding for half the price! Free and open to the public. Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, San dy Springs, 30328. For additional information, visit www.sashajevents.eventbrite.com. STARLAB Sunday, Aug. 18, 1-2 p.m. — Stay cool at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, while learning the stars and constellations in the August night sky as you journey into STARLAB, a portable planetar ium. Two, 25- minute sessions. Appropriate for ages 5 to adult. General admission: $ 10 for adults; $7 for seniors; $7 for students 13-18; $6 for chil dren; free for CNC members, and kids 2 and un der. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, 30075. Call 770- 992-2055 or go to: www.chattnaturecenter.org for information. Basic Gardening Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. — North Fulton Master Gardeners, along with the University Of Georgia Cooperative Extension, present “Basic Gar den Maintenance.” Learn tips for year-round suc cess in your garden. Topics include: when to fertilize, prune, seed lawns, plant annuals, cut and divide pe rennials, plant bulbs and veggies, and more. Free and open to the public. Registration necessary by visit ing: http://gardeningbythespringsaug.eventbrite. com. Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328, in the Community Room. Call 404-851-9111 with questions. FOR KIDS Librarian Pie Toss Saturday, Aug. 17,2 p.m. — Over 75 middle and high school youth have surpassed the Teen Summer Reading Challenge goal at the Sandy Springs Branch Library! Due to their excellent summer reading habits, they now have the opportunity to throw a pie in a li brarians face. For middle and high school youth. Free. 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, 30328. For additional information call 404-303-6130. PERFORMING ARTS Summer Sing Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — All are invited to the Choral Guild of Atlanta’s “Summer Sing,” an open house for interested singers to get ac quainted with the conductor and chorus. Meet up with old friends, and preview music planned for the first concert, the works of Benjamin Britten. Free. No age or talent requirement needed for this event. Coffee and conversation start at 9:15 a.m. St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. Questions? Call 404-223-6362 and leave message or email: info@cgatl.org. Musical Showcase Saturday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. — The 5th annual summer concert to benefit the Tim Redovian Me morial Fund gets under way, with past recipients of TRMF scholarships showcasing their musical tal ents in “Look at Us Now!” All are welcome. Free admission; donations accepted. Reception follows the show. TRMF provides funding and scholarship awards to high school students pursuing education in the performing arts. Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For more information, visit www.timredovian.org. Springs Concerts Sunday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. — Concerts by the Springs welcomes back Gwen Hughes &C The Retro Jazz Kats, after their earlier performance was rained out. The band features elegant jazz and classic swing music. Free. No pets, no smoking. Picnic baskets, coolers and blankets are welcome; no outside tables. Food and bev erages available for purchase. Heritage Green, on the Sandy Springs Entertainment Lawn, 6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328. Call 404-851-9111, ext. 4, visit: www.heritagesandysprings.org or email: informa- tion@heritagesandysprings.org to learn more. Tia Rix 8t Friends Friday, Aug. 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Check out favorite jazz standards and more at the Church of the Atonement’s free summer concert series. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dessert and coffee provided; BYOB. The public is welcome. Babysitting servic es provided. Bring a can or non-perishable item for theCommunity Action Center Food Bank. 4945 High Point Rd., NE, Sandy Springs, 30342. Call 404-252-3324 or go to: https://atonement.episco- palatlanta.org to find out more. kte, fWv E\4t4sC f)t4hsC4p&eie Best Wine list in the City Full Bar with great cocktail specials Upscale, affordable food with a French Twist 1418 Dresden Drive, Atlanta, 6A 30519 404-254-5277 | PourWineBrookhaven.com <D M A ME IB IL E] ID FOURTH FRIDAY CONCERT J SERIES DOWNTOWN CHAMBLEE at City Hall HNpnHHE SPONSORED BY Jim Ellis Hlaserati test drives available onsite at 6 p.m. Sign up in advance through Chamblee Parks & Recreation. VIP Tables available for purchase. Food & Drink vendors onsite. Park at Chamblee Plaza and ride the Old Time Trolley to the concert in Downtown Chamblee from 6:00-10:30 p.m. Chamber of __ Commerce a Dunwoody A * Smart business # Georgia Partnership 0000 For Excellence In Education \ ^ CON^° Steve Dolinger, Ed. D, President of Georgia Partnership in Excellence for Education Georgia Partnership in Education, an Atlanta based non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving public schools across Georgia through research, advocacy and communication. Join us as Mr. Dolinger discusses current issues our education systems face in today's market and how the Georgia Partnership in Excellence for Education is hard at work in improving student achievement in Georgia. T II E CAPITAL C B I T-L't Tuesday, August 20, 2013 7:30 am to 9:00 am The Capital Grille Perimeter Chamber Members $15 Future Chamber Members $25 Early Registration Recommended For info about Chamber membership or upcoming events visit dunwoodycommerce.org or call (678) 244-9700 www.ReporterNewspapers.net | AUG.9—AUG. 22, 2013 | 13
