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5K Walk/Run to
Benefit Canine Assistants
On September 22,
the Sixth Annual K9 - 5K Walk/Run will take place in Legacy Park. This
race is organized by the Womens' Council of Real Estate to raise money
to buy Task Dogs for the handicapped through Canine Assistants, Inc.
Canine Assistants, Inc. is a non-profit organization
which rescues and trains animals to assist children and adults who have
physical disabilities or other special needs. For information on making
donations or to obtain a pledge form, call Gail Sartain at (770) 509-3338
ext. 5029.
Benefit
Bike Tour
The Georgia Chapter
of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be hosting the MS 150
Bike Tour on September 22 and 23. This is a bike tour for all cyclists.
The challenge is two days of cycling 150 kilometers. Have fun and raise
money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information or to register
online, visit http://www.nmssga.org.
Benefit
Concert
A free concert to
benefit brain tumor victim, Terri Cason, will be held at Hobgood Park
Amphitheater on Saturday, September 8 at 2:30 p.m. Local merchants have
donated items that will be raffled and all proceeds will benefit the Cason
family. For more information, call Mike Davis at (770) 432-8802, or visit
www.thexmusichall.com/
cason.html.
Craft Show
Hillside United
Methodist Church invites Crafters and Vendors to participate in the
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7th Annual Holiday
Craft Show to be held Friday and Saturday, November 9 —- 10 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Setup will be Thursday, November 8 from 4 to 9 p.m.
For more information, call Judi Pollard at (770) 928-9842.
Family Violence Center
The Cherokee Family
Violence Center is seeking volunteers. The Center offers shelter and support
groups for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The
Center will be hosting a free volunteer training session in the near future.
For more information, call Harriet Rogers, (770) 735-2218.
Jewish Federation Seeks Volunteers
The Shalom Atlanta
Program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is looking for volunteers
to be part of their welcoming team. Requirements include a friendly, outgoing
personality and a desire to welcome newcomers to Atlanta. For more information,
call Ilene Levin at (404) 870-7690.
Papa's Pantry
Papas Pantry
is seeking volunteers to assist with food drives and fund raising. They
also take donations of food all year round and now accept fresh fruits
and vegetables that have a "shelf-life" such as potatoes, apples, etc.
For more information, call Papa's Pantry at (770) 926-7128 or visit www.papaspantry.org.
Pet Adoptions
The Cherokee
County Animal Shelter is open for adoptions Monday through Saturday from
11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Off-site pet adoptions are also held on the 1st,
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2nd, and 4th Saturdays
at Hwy 92 PetsMart, 1st Saturday at the Animal Hospital of Towne Lake
(Dr. Weaver), 3rd Saturday at Haynes Pet Center in Towne Lake, every Sunday
at Hwy 92 PetsMart and the 2nd and 4th Sundays at Barrett Pkwy PetsMart.
All adoptions are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (770)
345-7270.
Special Olympics Meeting
The Cherokee County
Special Olympics Committee is looking for dependable, dedicated and loving
people to volunteer, coach, chaperone or help with coordinating events.
For more information, call (770) 517-7101.
Towne Lake Men & Women's Singles Tennis
Challenge
The Eagle Watch Tennis
Association would like to offer a singles tennis challenge for the men
and women of the Towne Lake area. Many men and women in the area compete
each winter and summer in the USTA singles, but do not have an opportunity
to practice before the season begins. A five week singles tennis round
robin will begin the week of October 29. Opponents will schedule a match
a week at a convenient time for both players. Divisions will be based
on USTA ranking. For more information, call (770) 926-8508.
Wild & Wooly Senior Bowling League
Seniors (55 and over)
are invited to join other Seniors for fun and bowling. The league's new
season starts September 5 at AMF Woodstock Lanes. Gather friends, or come
by yourself. For more information, call Tammy, Susan or Sandy at (770)
926-2200.
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