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LET’S LEARN!
Jumping Dogs Military Timeline
Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. — Dog trainer Len
nox Gavin instructs you on how to keep “Rover”
from jumping on your guests and friends. Learn
how to control this unwelcome behavior. $25. Con
tact St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church’s Pet
Ministry at 404-228-0753 or by email: petminis-
try@stmartins.org to find out more. 3110 Ashford
Dunwoody Rd., Brookhaven, 30319.
Teen Drivers
Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m. — This free, two-
hour class helps parents and their new (or soon to
be) teen drivers ages 14-16, learn what they need to
do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driv
ing time required by Georgia law. This program ad
dresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior of
both the parent and the new teen driver. Topics in
clude: motor vehicle crashes; understanding the li
censing process and driving laws; coaching a new
teen driver. A parent must accompany each teen.
Advance registration necessary. 7840 Roswell Rd.,
Sandy Springs, 30350. For more information or a
registration form, email: sandyspringsteeens@gmail.
com or call 770-551-3291.
Floral Design
Thursday, May 23,2-3 p.m. — Learn basic flo
ral design and arrangements for the home and spe
cial occasions. Bring your own materials, i.e., flow
ers, containers, moss, floral foam, etc. The instructor
will only have limited supplies. Free and open to the
public. Appropriate for seniors, 55 and older. Dun-
woody Public Library, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody
Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For more information, call
770-512-4640.
Carving a Niche
Thursday, May 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Wood-
carver Jerry Johnson has been honing his craft for
more than 11 years. He demonstrates his skill and
discusses the art of wood carving in support of the
exhibit “Wit in Wood: The Folk Art of Moses Rob
inson” now at the Heritage Sandy Springs Muse
um. Open to all. Free; donations encouraged. 6075
Sandy Springs Circle, NE, Sandy Springs, 30328.
For additional information, call 404-851-9111 x2,
email: kbrigance@heritagesandysprings.org or go to:
www.heritagesandysprings. org.
Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. — Spend
a day in the company of veterans, and hear their sto
ries of wartime through personal accounts and mem
orabilia. Living history interpreters represent soldiers
of previous wars by showing authentic dress, equip
ment and vehicles. Appropriate for all ages. Program
is free for Atlanta History Center members; includ
ed general admission for non-members. 130 W. Pac
es Ferry Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30305. Call 404-814-
4000 or go to: www.atlantahistorycenter.com for
additional information.
Martial Arts
Tuesday, May 28, 5 p.m. — Martial arts in
structor Michael Issa discusses the history and bene
fits of martial arts. He also will give a demonstration
and short lesson. Free and open to all. For adults,
18 and older. A screening of the martial arts film
“Hero,” staring Jet Li, follows, from 6-7:45 p.m.
Dunwoody Public Library, 5339 Chamblee-Dun
woody Rd., Dunwoody, 30338. For more details,
call 770-512-4640.
Stress Reduction
Wednesday, May 29, 1-2 p.m. — Nia blends
the fun and funk of dance, the precision and power
of yoga and martial arts, the focus of T’ai Chi, and
the peace and calm of meditation to achieve over
all fitness and self-healing - for body, mind and soul.
Invite your “inner dancer” to come out to play, and
let every cell of your body feel the joy in Nia and in
life. Free and open to Cancer Support Community
members. RSVP required to 404-843-1880. 5775
Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Bldg C, Suite 225, At
lanta, 30342. To become a member or to find out
more, visit: www.cscatlanta.org.
Genetic Testing
Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — What’s in
your genes? The Marcus Jewish Community Center
- Zaban Park offers genetic counseling and screen
ings for Jewish genetic diseases (JGDs). Free and
open to the community. For more information con
tact Sandra Bass at 678-812-3798 or via email: san-
dra.bass@atlantajcc.org. 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dun
woody, 30338.
FUNDRAISERS
Charity Fund 5K
Saturday, May 25, 8-10 a.m. — The Chari
ty Benevolent Fund Health, Wellness, &C Memorial
5K Run/Walk gets under way at Chastain Park. The
event promotes health and wellness in our commu
nities, and salutes veterans for their service. $15; $20
on race day. Check-in at 7 a.m.; 5K Run/Walk starts
at 8 a.m. Register at http://fundab.org. 4469 Stel
la Dr., NW, Atlanta, 30327. Email: cbf@fundab.org
or call 478-986-4908 to find out more.
Relay for Life
Friday, May 31-June 1, 6 p.m.-6 a.m. — Join
the American Cancer Society in creating a world
with less cancer and more birthdays by participat
ing in the Relay For® Life of Vinings-Smyrna. Over
night community fundraising walk, where teams of
people walk, camp out around a track. Food, games
and activities. Live entertainment starts at 6 p.m.
and runs until closing ceremony at 5:50 a.m., June
1. The Lovett School football field, 4075 Paces Ferry
Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30327. To register or learn more,
visit: www.relayforlife.org.
Possum Trot 10K
Saturday, June 1, 7 a.m. — The 35th annu
al Possum Trot 10K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run
gets under way, benefiting the Chattahoochee Na
ture Center. The fast and flat course goes along the
Chattahoochee River in Roswell, on a smooth, cer
tified path allowing runners to get in condition for
the 2013 Peachtree Road Race as well as qualify.
Register online at www.active.com, in person at Big
Peach Running Company stores or mail to CNC:
9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, 30075. $28 by May 30;
onsite registration, $35 for 10K and $15 for Fun
Run. Fun Run begins at 7 a.m. the 10K at 7:30
a.m. Registration limited to 1,500. Call 770-992-
2055 x 226 for additional information.
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