Ongoing Community Service Information:
- Conservation Awareness
 For information on how you can start conserving more resources around your home, click here.
- Make A Difference!
 Learn how you can
volunteer like Will Gara
does for Open Hand here.
- Stewards of Children:
Who: The Georgia Center for Child Advocacy - Medical University of South Carolina
What: A child sexual abuse prevention training program for adults.
Why: 130 adults volunteers are needed to participate in evaluating child sexual abuse.
Anyone who work with children and youth from schools, faith-based organizations or youth-serving organizations. This could include anyone who works with children in a variety of capacities including youth groups and little league sports teams. To learn more, 770-942-2391.
- Summer Youth Program:
Atlanta Street Theatre announces its 25th.
Registration is taking place now for students ages 12–18
The five week program runs Mondays through Fridays -May 27 through June 30.
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and meets on the campus of Clark Atlanta University.
Questions: 404-767-7678 or astsummeryouth@hotmail.com
- Myanmar:
You can help send medical aid by supporting MAP International.
A non-profit relief agency with offices in Atlanta.
Call 1-800-225-8550 and give.
- More Women Die of Lung Cancer:
Including Breast Cancer - That's why the National Lung Cancer Partnership has launched a national, campaign to inform women about their risk for lung cancer and urge them to find out more about this deadly disease. Every woman, regardless of smoking history, should initiate a conversation with her doctor about her risk for lung cancer. Lung cancer, like any other cancer, is most treatable when detected early. For more information –Log on at National Lung Cancer Partnership.
- GFOA:
Want to be a high school football official?
The Georgia Football Officials Association is
looking for new members to officiate high school
football in the metro Atlanta area. You must 18 years
old and have a high school diploma or equavalant
and be in good physical shape.All training is provided.
Questions: GFOA - Georgia Football Officials Association
- National Foster Care Awareness Month:
When: The month of May
KidsPeace and many other nonprofit organizations are calling on good-hearted Georgians with love to spare to consider becoming foster parents for a child in need. National Foster Care Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about the magnitude of the issue and the urgent and sustaining needs of children and older youth in foster care.
- Tips For for May:
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Also for the upcoming summer months.
#1 Warm-up prior to work-out/activities
#2 Use sunscreen
#3 Include family in activities
#4 Use safety equipment
#5 Get medical attention if injured
#6 Keep well-hydrated
#7 Wear appropriate activity attire
#8 Follow proper nutrition
#9 Cool-down after work-out/activities
#10 Take time for your mental health
Tips courtesy - Midtown Athletic Clubs
- Thanks Mom! Marrow Donor Drive:
Who: Northside Hospital - Atlanta Blood Services - National Marrow Donor Program
When/Where: Tuesday, May 6 - 10A - 3P - 3400 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
Wednesday, May 7 - 4-8 p.m.980 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta
Friday, May 9 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta
Tuesday, May 13 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m - 201 Hospital Road, Canton
Friday, May 16 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming
Or stop by Atlanta Blood Services anytime
Monday and Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 1075, Atlanta
Got questions: 404-303-3405
- Spay & Neuter:
Want your dog or cat to be healthier and happier?
To find out more, call the LifeLine Spay & Neuter Clinic at at 404-292-8800
- North GA Wildlife Sanctuary In Need:
Twenty year old, Ellijay Wildlife Sanctuary cares for the injured wildlife in the southeast.
For additional information - Visit or call 706- 276-2980
- Come Back to the Past Visit the USO
What: 4th Annual event will help raise money for the USO
Who: Ladies Auxiliary - VFW Post 5257
When: Friday, June 20 - 7P - 11P
Where: 800 VFW Drive - Stone Mountain
Active Duty Personnel with valid ID card will be Admitted Free of Charge
Questions: 770-498-3469 or 770-498-7022
- Applications For:
What: Head Start- Pre K
Who: Norcross Head Start - Pre K
Where: 5030 Georgia Belle Court - Ninth District Opportunity
Questions: 770-638-5840
Other Gwinnett locations - Buford - 770-271-8345
Sugar Hill - 770-271-5428, Duluth - 678-542-2376
Lawrenceville - 770-339-4666,
Loganveille - 770-270-4338
- Ride To Live:
Join former Atlanta Brave and Falcon Brian Jordan at the American Diabetes Association's Ride To Live, a motorcycle ride, Saturday, May tenth at Hooters of Gwinnett. All bikes welcome.
Questions: 1-888-DIABETES or Ride To Live
- Tour de Cure:
What: Annual bicycling event which raises
money for research for a cure for diabetes
Who: American Diabetes Association
When: Sunday, May 18
Where: Sandy Creek High School - Tyrone
There are four rides, ranging from an 8 mile fun
ride to a 100K. Riders can ride solo or form a team.
Questions: 1-888-DIABETES or Tour de Cure
- Host Families Needed:
Why: For foreign teens.
Who: Pacific Intercultural Exchange
Open your heart and your home to an international student.
For additional information, call 1-800-828-9001
- Step Forward to Cure TSC:
What: 6th Annual 5K Walk & Run
A national fundraising effort organized by local volunteers
TSC - Tuberous Sclerosis Complex - A genetic disorder
that causes tumors to form in many different organs.
When: Saturday, May 17 - Registration - 7A - Race and Walk start at 8:30 am
Where: Marietta Square - Marietta
Who: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance of Atlanta / North Georgia
Questions: 678-296-9464
- Take Steps:
What: Crohns & Colitis Walk
When: Sunday - June 1 - 4PM
Where: Centennial Olympic Park
Who: Crohn's & Colitis Georgia
The walk will be a family festival.
Food, games, music.
For more information, log on to Take Steps.
- Atlanta Area Water:
For information - visit the following:
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division
Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
- Sex, Chocolate & Your Pelvic Floor:
Who: Women's Health Foundation
SCPF is a fun, social event at which women learn about pelvic health and wellness while drinking champagne and eating chocolate. SCPF is is organized as an intimate, interactive, informative, delicious
set of presentations on topics such as female sexual anatomy, the elements of female arousal and how to maintain a healthy pelvis through childbirth and menopause.
Questions: 773- 305-8201 or molly@womenshealthfoundation.org
- The Sport of Giving:
What: Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The 2008 VolleyFest, SwingFest, and RunFest
The Sport of Giving is a 501c3 organization that
has been providing Breast Cancer care and prevention
in local communities since 2001. If you'd like to sponsor an event, call 404-406-6739 or visit The Sport of Giving.
- Summer Camp:
Looking for a safe and fun summer day-camp for your children in northeast Atlanta?
Camp All American may be your solution. Log on for more details.
- Vote 2008:
Get educated - Elections - Voter Registration - Uniformed and Overseas Citizens - Polling Place
- Camp Destiny 2008:
What: Performing Arts Camp
Who: Atlanta Workshop Players
All sessions at Oglethorpe University, except Session #6
Session #1 Day Camp June 2-6 - Ages 7-17
Session #2 Day Camp June 9-13 - Ages 7-17
Session #3 Residential Camp June 15-20 - Ages 8-18
Session #4 Residential Camp June 22-27 - Ages 8-18
2 week APS (Advanced Production Session) July 6-19 Ages 11-18
Session #6 Performing Arts Adventure - Day Camp July 21-25 - Ages 5-11
@ The Studio of the Arts in Alpharetta
Questions: 770- 998-8111 or awplayers@aol.com
- Kid's Cabaret Auditions:
Who: Atlanta Workshop Players
Auditions will be held at The Studio of the Arts
Singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, poga stick jumpers and animal trainers.
Questions: 770-998-8111
- May Events:
Who: Chattahoochee Nature Center
Where: 9135 Willeo Road Roswell
Guided Hikes
Every Saturday and Sunday in May at 1P and 3P
Storytime by the River
Wednesday, May 7, 10A – 11A - Ages 3 – 5.
Family Canoe Day
Sunday, May 11 at 12:30 – 2P
Infant Walk
Wednesday, May 28. 10A - 11A
Night Hike
Saturday, May 31, 8P-10P
Questions: scheduling@chattnaturecenter.com or (770) 992-2055 x 237
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