Event Calendar
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Friday, November 06, 2009
Head of the Hooch (Sports)
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Chattanooga
Head of the Hooch, is the second largest rowing regatta in the country. Races can be viewed for free from Downtown Chattanooga’s Riverfront, Saturday, November 7, from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday, November 8, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Visit www.headofthehooch.org for more info.Highlights: 1,500 boats racing, including the U.S. Olympic Team; Chattanooga Market, the region’s largest outdoor market featuring local food and artist (Saturday 8 am – 5 pm); Hot air balloon rides (fee applies); and a Learn to Row event (Advanced registration required at www.headofthehooch.org, fee applies, Friday Noon to 4 PM).
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Head of the Hooch (Sports)
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Chattanooga
Head of the Hooch, is the second largest rowing regatta in the country. Races can be viewed for free from Downtown Chattanooga’s Riverfront, Saturday, November 7, from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday, November 8, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Visit www.headofthehooch.org for more info.Highlights: 1,500 boats racing, including the U.S. Olympic Team; Chattanooga Market, the region’s largest outdoor market featuring local food and artist (Saturday 8 am – 5 pm); Hot air balloon rides (fee applies); and a Learn to Row event (Advanced registration required at www.headofthehooch.org, fee applies, Friday Noon to 4 PM).
Taylor's Ride & Chili Cookoff (Fundraiser)
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Newnan, GA
Taylor was diagonosed in February 0f 2007 with a glioblastoma multiforme which is a form of brain cancer. The tumor is inoperable. Please join us for food, door prizes, auction, chili cookoff and lots of fun! Donation $15/rider, $5/passenger. Ride ends at Jekyll & Hyde's! Please call Pam for more information!
10th Annual Buford ACE Classic Cruise-In and Show (Car Show & Motorcycle Ride)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: BUFORD MALL
Saturday November 7th, 2009 10:00am.-2:00pm. The 10th Annual Buford ACE Classic Cruise-In and Show!S&S ACE Hardware & Mower 3400 (swt 20) Buford Dr. (hwy20) Buford , Ga. 30518 . Buford Mall Parking Lot.Modifieds,Vintage Cars, Street Rods, Classic Drivers, Muscle Cars, *Motorcycles*, Rare Rides of all kinds!Oldies DJ Mark Joseph , Dozens of Door Prizes. Free Hot Dogs, .25 cent soft drinks,Fun. Optional Judging entry fee $15.(All Benefits the North Gwinnett Food Bank Co-op).Sponsored by S&S ACE Hardware & Mower
Model Railroad Days (Community)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Southeastern Railway Museum - Duluth
Featuring model railroads of various scales from clubs across metro Atlanta - G Scale group is planning on exhibiting a live steam engine - Lego models - N Scale - HO Switching layouts - O Scale A full sized hand cart for your exercise enjoyment Hands on experiences on some of the models Ideas for Christmas presents
Riding For Roxy (Charity)
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 5 o'clock Somewhere, Covington, GA
Benefit Poker Run/ Motorcycle Ride benefiting Roxanne MItchell. She underwent a double mastectomy on October 13, 2009. All vehicles welcome!! Ride registration begins at 9AM at 5 o'clock Somewhere. Kick stands up and car doors closed at 11AM. Cost is 20 per bike or car/10 per passenger. There will be 50/50, raffle and an auction at the end. For more information contact Chrissy Prewitt 678-858-2075.
'Serving Those in Need' (Community)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Cobb Pkwy. ACROSS from MUST ministries
'It Takes a Community to Care' The Gabby House Day Center in Marietta will be having an event to serve the Homeless. There will be BBQ (provided by Williamson B.)music,& activities. Also, we will be collecting CANNED food for MUST.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Head of the Hooch (Sports)
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Chattanooga
Head of the Hooch, is the second largest rowing regatta in the country. Races can be viewed for free from Downtown Chattanooga’s Riverfront, Saturday, November 7, from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday, November 8, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Visit www.headofthehooch.org for more info.Highlights: 1,500 boats racing, including the U.S. Olympic Team; Chattanooga Market, the region’s largest outdoor market featuring local food and artist (Saturday 8 am – 5 pm); Hot air balloon rides (fee applies); and a Learn to Row event (Advanced registration required at www.headofthehooch.org, fee applies, Friday Noon to 4 PM).
Model Railroad Days (Community)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Southeastern Railway Museum - Duluth
Featuring model railroads of various scales from clubs across metro Atlanta - G Scale group is planning on exhibiting a live steam engine - Lego models - N Scale - HO Switching layouts - O Scale A full sized hand cart for your exercise enjoyment Hands on experiences on some of the models Ideas for Christmas presents
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Moms Club of Newnan (Community)
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Avery Park Club House
Moms Club Meeting Tuesday 10 am Avery Park- All Moms Welcome. Our speaker is from the GA Dept. of Health/CDC and is ready to answer your questions!!! All Stay at home Moms WELCOME!!!
Community Send Off (Musical Performance)
Time: 7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Forsyth Central High School Stadium
The Forsyth Central High School Flash of Crimson Band Boosters are hosting a Community Send Off for the Flash of Crimson Marching Band on November 10th at the FCHS Stadium. The band will be performing their award winning show "Gotham - The Inevitable Ecumenopolis" for their families, friends, fans and sponsors prior to traveling to compete in the The Bands of America GRAND NATIONALS in Indianapolis, IndianaNovember 13-15, 2009. Admission is free and the gates open at 7:15. The Flash of Crimson is the only band from Georgia competing.
Friday, November 13, 2009
24th Annual Mt. Zion Craft Show (Festivals)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Marietta, GA 30062
The 24th Annual Mt. Zion Craft Show will be Friday, November 13th from 9-5 and Saturday, November 14 from 9-4 at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA. The show features 52 arts and crafts vendors, silent auction, quilt drawing, bake sale, pictures with the REAL SANTA, fresh baked apple pies and cookies. ALL PROCEEDS benefit local and various church charities. Admission is free. For further info, call 770-971-1465 or check the website: www.mtzionumc.org.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Teeing-Off for "Little O" (Charity)
Time: 9:40 AMLocation: Wallace Adams Golf Course at Little Ocmulgee State Park, McRae, GA
4-Man Scramble with a Shotgun Start. $10,000.00 Hole-In-One Prize! Prizes/trophies for 1st & 2nd place teams! Layout: 18 holes, 6,625 yards, 71.5 rating, 128 slope, par 72. Proceeds from this tournament will go to Friends of Little Ocmulgee State Park for the betterment of the park. Show off your golfing skills & your support of "Little O" by entering your team today. 55 team spots open, register early before they're all gone! All teams welcome. Call Ray Gentry 229-868-6651.Wallace Adams Golf Course at Little Ocmulgee State ParkMcRae, 2 miles from McRae on Hwy 441.PRICE: $200 per 4-man team ($50 per person). $5 mulligans available, limit 2 per person. Lunch courtesy of Friends of Little Ocmulgee State Park.
The Center for Family Resources Thanks for Giving Food Drop-Off event (Charity)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 995 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060
THE CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES HAVE JOINED FORCES AGAIN TO PROVIDE COBB COUNTY FAMILIES WITH FOOD BASKETS THIS THANKSGIVING. THE 24th ANNUAL “THANKS FOR GIVING” PROGRAM WILL ALLOW FAMILIES IN NEED TO ENJOY A THANKSGIVING MEAL. BUT, WE NEED HELP TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! JOIN US ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, FROM 10AM UNTIL 2PM AT THE MANSOUR CENTER BY BRINGING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO SUPPORT COBB COUNTY FAMILIES.
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Sugarloaf Gwinnett Center- Hall C
Come out and bring your friends for a fun filled day of bead shopping. You’ll find row after row of colorful gemstone beads, crystals, pearls, hand-made glass beads, and unique beads and clasps not found elsewhere. From professional designers to beginning beaders there's something for everyone. Exhibitors offer both wholesale and retail. Come hold the beads in your hand and find what will inspire your next design. Talk to other beaders to find out what's new in beading. Customers at the show can enter to win door prizes. Intergalactic “fulfilling your bead needs”.
Teddy Bears for Foster Care Drive (Fundraiser)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Woodstock
Where: Village Shoppes of East Cherokee Publix parking lot in front of Marshmallows In The Closet; Intersection of E. Cherokee & Old Hwy 5 in WoodstockPlease join us and bring a new teddy bear or plush toy to the Publix parking loton Old Highway 5 in Woodstock, right outside Marshmallows In The Closetchildren’s boutique. These stuffed Teddy Bears will be given to children arriving infoster care in Cherokee County. These children usually come into care empty handed, scared, and alone. Please help us give them something that is theirs tohelp them through the hard transition into a foster family.This event is sponsored by: Marshmallows In The ClosetPlease stop by to see “The Elf on the Shelf” display. It will be a great gift for the holidays! They will be giving a 10% discount storewide and 10% of sales will be donated directly to DFCS. They will also be doing a Silent Auction with all proceeds going to Cherokee County Foster Parent Association.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Sugarloaf Gwinnett Center- Hall C
Come out and bring your friends for a fun filled day of bead shopping. You’ll find row after row of colorful gemstone beads, crystals, pearls, hand-made glass beads, and unique beads and clasps not found elsewhere. From professional designers to beginning beaders there's something for everyone. Exhibitors offer both wholesale and retail. Come hold the beads in your hand and find what will inspire your next design. Talk to other beaders to find out what's new in beading. Customers at the show can enter to win door prizes. Intergalactic “fulfilling your bead needs”.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
National Memory Screening Day (Health and Safety)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: 177 College Street Jonesboro, GA 30236
Concerned about your memory? Get screened. Tuesday, November 17th is National Memory Screening Day, an initiative of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. On November 17th, What A Day Adult Day Health Center located at 177 College Street Jonesboro, GA will offer free confidential memory screenings. Screenings are a first step toward proper diagnosis call 770-996-0775 and or visit www.nationalmemoryscreening.org
New Solution for Fibromyalgia (Misc)
Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Sandy Springs Library
Receive a FREE relief test for fibromyalgia & FREE workshopTues November 17, 2009 at 5pmSandy Springs Library395 Mount Vernon Hwy NESandy Springs, GA 3028Seating Limited please call 404-231-1000
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Dunwoody Green Market Holiday/Craft Fair (Holiday Event)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 1551 Dunwoody Village Pkwy, Dunwoody GA 30050
On Wednesday November 18, 2009 from 8 -12 the Dunwoody Green Market is have a Holiday Market. Along with our regular farmers &vendors there will be additional artisians for your holiday shopping. The market is located 1551 Dunwoody Village Pkwy, Dunwoody, GA 30338 (next to the post office). For additional information contact Elise Ray at spruillgreenmarket@yahoo.com.
docs4patientcare march across america (healthcare reform)
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: the capitol in atlanta at one pm on nov 21st
doctors and patients all across america are coming out to protest the current healthcare bill. Please announce our rally! Many thanks. Dr. Martha Boone
Perimeter School's "The Sound of Music" (Arts & Entertainment)
Time: 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097
Perimeter School students will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” on Nov. 18, 19 and 20. “The Sound of Music” is the wonderful story about a postulant named Maria who proves too high-spirited for the religious life. She is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain. Performances will be held in the Main Auditorium at Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097, located at the corner of Old Alabama Road and Hwy. 141. Performances will be at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday. General admission tickets will be available at the door.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
docs4patientcare march across america (healthcare reform)
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: the capitol in atlanta at one pm on nov 21st
doctors and patients all across america are coming out to protest the current healthcare bill. Please announce our rally! Many thanks. Dr. Martha Boone
Perimeter School's "The Sound of Music" (Arts & Entertainment)
Time: 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097
Perimeter School students will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” on Nov. 18, 19 and 20. “The Sound of Music” is the wonderful story about a postulant named Maria who proves too high-spirited for the religious life. She is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain. Performances will be held in the Main Auditorium at Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097, located at the corner of Old Alabama Road and Hwy. 141. Performances will be at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday. General admission tickets will be available at the door.
Celebrity Dance Challenge (Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: 14th Street Playhouse
Fashioned after hit shows So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars, the Eating Disorders Information Network (EDIN) and Dance 101 have joined forces to create the Celebrity Dance Challenge. Atlanta celebrities partner with Dance 101 instructors for the competition, scheduled to take place at the 14th Street Playhouse on November 19. The public will determine the winner of by voting for their favorite celebrity at www.dancingforselfesteem.org. Anyone can cast a vote by making a $1 tax-deductible contribution to EDIN. EDIN will be collecting votes online in the weeks preceding the event and during the final performance. Advance tickets to the Celebrity Dance Challenge™ are $25 plus taxes and box office fees; $30 tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets, learn more about the event or vote for your favorite celebrity dancer, visit www.dancingforselfesteem.org. EDIN and Dance 101 will be updating the site with interviews and video of the celebs rehearsing.
Friday, November 20, 2009
docs4patientcare march across america (healthcare reform)
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: the capitol in atlanta at one pm on nov 21st
doctors and patients all across america are coming out to protest the current healthcare bill. Please announce our rally! Many thanks. Dr. Martha Boone
Perimeter School's "The Sound of Music" (Arts & Entertainment)
Time: 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097
Perimeter School students will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” on Nov. 18, 19 and 20. “The Sound of Music” is the wonderful story about a postulant named Maria who proves too high-spirited for the religious life. She is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain. Performances will be held in the Main Auditorium at Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097, located at the corner of Old Alabama Road and Hwy. 141. Performances will be at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday. General admission tickets will be available at the door.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Elks Aidmore 11th Annual 5K Turkey Trot (Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: 2394 Morrison Road, Conyers, Georgia
The 11th annual cross country 5K Turkey Trot and 1 mile Turkey Tot fun walk/run sponsored by the Elks Aidmore Children's Center is November 21, 2009. The race covers 141 beautifully wooded acres. All natural trails are well marked and there is no highway running. Pre-registration $20; Day of Race fee $25. Ages 8 and under $10; day of race $15. Registration opens at 8:00 am. Race begins at 9:00 am. Come join us. All proceeds benefit the Elks Aidmore Children's Center in Conyers, Georgia. For more information call 770-483-3535 or visit our website http://elksaidmore.com for entry form and registration.
CFA International Cat Show (Entertainment and Education)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Georgia International Convention Center
The CFA International Cat Show is the largest international pedigreed cat show in the Western Hemisphere, showcasing the world's finest pedigreed felines. Held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving in November, the show often moves to a different locations around the United States. Competition is keen as it brings together 750 of the finest pedigreed cats from the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and South America to compete for prestigious titles.
Once Upon a Princess Day (Entertainment and Education)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: The Georgia Aquarium
FREE GEORGIA AQUARIUM ADMISSION ONCE UPON A PRINCESS DAYWalt Disney Pictures’ The Princess and the Frog present Georgia Aquarium Princess Day: A benefit for frog conservation. Girls 12 and under, in princess costume, receive FREE* admission Nov. 21 and are invited to join us 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. in parades, games, fairytale fun and photo opportunities with Disney’s popular princesses. Live American Bullfrogs will be on-site for presentations and education; frog kissing is optional! B.Y.O.T (bring your own tiara) and help us give frogs a happily ever after! See handsome frogs turn into handsome princes! Boys 12 and under in frog costume (or prince!) also receive free* admission!Go to http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/supportUs/events.aspx or call 404-581-4000 to learn more about this enchanted day! *Free admission for one child per paid adult and valid for general Aquarium admission only.
docs4patientcare march across america (healthcare reform)
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: the capitol in atlanta at one pm on nov 21st
doctors and patients all across america are coming out to protest the current healthcare bill. Please announce our rally! Many thanks. Dr. Martha Boone
Santa arrives by Train (Community)
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Southeastern Railway Museum - Duluth
oin us as we welcome Santa to the museum for another Christmas season. Activity / Craft table to help decorate the museum for Christmas Santa will visit the museum open days from Nov 27-Dec 19
Sunday, November 22, 2009
CFA International Cat Show (Entertainment and Education)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Georgia International Convention Center
The CFA International Cat Show is the largest international pedigreed cat show in the Western Hemisphere, showcasing the world's finest pedigreed felines. Held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving in November, the show often moves to a different locations around the United States. Competition is keen as it brings together 750 of the finest pedigreed cats from the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and South America to compete for prestigious titles.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Macy's Great Tree Lighting (Holiday Event)
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Lenox Square
KICKS is proud to sponsor the lighting of Macy's Great Tree on Thanksgiving evening, Nov 26. A 62-year Atlanta tradition, the Great Tree Lighting will feature country music star, Josh Turner, former American Idol and gospel vocalist Mandisa, dance group SoReal Cru, rising star singer Stephen Norwood, and the 40-voice Macy's Holiday Choir. The pre-show begins at 6:30pm in the Lenox Square parking lot, and it's all hosted by KICKS 1015's Cadillac Jack.
