Ongoing Community Service Information:

• Make A Difference!
  Learn how you can volunteer like Will Gara does for Open Hand here.




• The American Red Cross Southern Blood Services Region issued an urgent call for blood donors on August 22.
  To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org.


• Prostate Cancer Screenings:
  Who: Northside Hospital
  211 Hospital Road, Canton
  Wednesday, Sept. 15 - 6-8 p.m.
  Northside Hospital-Forsyth
  1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 100, Cumming
  Thursday, Sept. 23 - 6-8 p.m.
  Northside Hospital Cancer Center
  1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta
  The screenings are free, but registration is required.
  Call 404-845-5555 and press "0" to schedule an appointment
  
  
• Night on the Town:
  Who: Metropolitan Counseling Services of Atlanta
  When: Friday, September 10
  Where: Old Courthouse on the Square, Decatur/101 East Court Square, Decatur
  Questions: 404-321-1794
  
  
• JapanFest Weekend:
  When: September 18-19 - 10 am to 6 pm (Saturday) 10am to 5pm (Sunday)
  Where: Arena at the Gwinnett Center
  Who: Japan-America Society of Georgia/Consulate General of Japan JapanFest Weekend is the highlight of a month-long series of events designed to promote understanding between Japanese and Americans in the Southeast.
  Questions: (404) 842-1400 or yoshi.domoto@mindspring.com
  
  
• Renaissance Festival:
  Who: Saint Teresa's Episcopal Church
  When: Saturday/Sunday – September 25/26
  Where: 5725 Fords Road, Acworth
  Questions: 770-590-9040
  
  
• Marietta/Cobb Career Expo:
  When: September 30 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  Where: Cobb County Civic Center
  Questions: 770-794-5562
  
  
• Food Allergy Walk:
  Who: Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
  When: Saturday, October 2
  Where: Riverside Park - 575 Riverside Road, Roswell
  Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. - Walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
  Questions: 800-929-4040
  
  
• Mighty Knights Marching Band:
  Who: Centennial High School
  What: 2010 Field Show USA
  When: October 9-12
  The Band was selected to represent the state of Georgia - Donations are being accepted.
  Questions: Ms. Jan Frieman - janfrieman@gmail.com
  
  
• Atlanta Navy Week:
  When: October 11-17
  Who: Navy Office of Community Outreach
  During Navy Week, the Navy concentrates a variety of outreach assets sharing the Navy story..
  The Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team - Navy rock bands and ceremonial bands - Navy divers..
  Flight simulators and other interactive displays and Sailors from namesake ships and submarines.
  The Navy’s precision flight demonstration team, The Blue Angels, will perform at Dobbins Air Force Base.
  For additional information - log on to Atlanta Navy Week.
  
  
• Tour de Pink:
  Who: Young Survival Coalition
  When: Saturday, October 16
  The ride begins at Perimeter Mall and continues through various loops throughout the city.
  Routes range in length from 5k to 100 miles. Complimentary food and beverages, a community expo area at the start and finish line and a 5k family-friendly walk/ride.
  Questions: 404-250-6508 or Atlanta@ysctourdepink.org
  
  
• Walk to Cure Diabetes:
  Who: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  When: Saturday, October 16 - Sunday, October 17
  Where: Centennial Olympic Park and Johns Creek Technology Park
  The Walk is the Georgia Chapter’s largest and most successful fundraiser
  Questions: 404-420-5911 or cpagano@jdrf.org
  
  
• H1N1/Swine Influenza:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Georgia Division of Public Health
  World Health Organization
  
  
• Conservation Awareness
  For information on how you can start conserving more resources around your home, click here.
  
  
  
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Public Service Announcements for B98.5FM
Your group or organization must be non-profit.
All announcements must be in writing or professionally recorded.
All recorded PSAs must be either :30 or :60 seconds.
Submit PSA requests 4–6 weeks in advance.
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Please include your name – group or organization's name, phone number, mailing address, website and e-mail address.
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Larry Lane
1601 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
larry.lane@coxradio.com
Fax – 404-897-7363
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