Community Calendar

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Every 2nd Saturday 10am-3pm

Keep Atlanta Beautiful: Community Recycling Center

Keep Atlanta Beautiful’s (KAtlB) electronics recycling collection now accepts paper, post consumer polystyrene, popularly known as styrofoam, and paint donations for $2.00/container. The recycling center is located in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood at the Walden School, 320 Irwin Street, Atlanta, GA 30312. Collection days are every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am - 3pm. For more information visit the website. Keep Atlanta Beautiful.org

Now-May 31, 2012

Congressman Scott Announces Scholarship Opportunities

The CBC Scholarships were established in 1988 in response to federal cuts in education spending.  The scholarships are awarded in the Congressional Districts of each member of the Congressional Black Caucus.  Since 2003, Congressman Scott and his wife, Mrs. Alfredia Scott, have awarded $119,000 in scholarships from the CBC Foundation to 65 students from Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District.  High school seniors or full-time undergraduate, graduate or professional school students from Congressman Scott’s District who have a minimum 2.5 grade point average can apply for the scholarships. 

Scholarships include:

• CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship – awards for students pursuing visual arts careers.  Deadline:  May 3, 2012.
• CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship – established in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to assist students pursuing performing arts careers.  Deadline:  May 3, 2012.
• CBC Spouses General Mills Health Scholarship – awards scholarships in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition and other health-related professions.  Deadline:  May 31, 2012.

• CBC Spouses Educational Scholarship – a national scholarship program for academically-talented and highly-motivated students pursuing full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees.  Deadline:  May 31, 2012.

To apply for these scholarships, students must complete an online application at www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships.  All application materials must be submitted directly online and by the deadlines listed above. For more information visit the website, also students may contact Sheila Davis in Scott’s District Office at 770-432-5405.

Now-June 9, 2012

Metro Atlanta Public Safety: Flag Football League

The League is a 6 week season starting May 5th ending June 9th.  All games are played on Saturday.  There are 7 Teams that will play 3 games for 4 weeks.  The top 4 teams will begin the playoffs on the 5th week (June 2nd). The 6th week (June 9th) the top 2 teams will battle for the league CHAMPIONSHIP! Come out and support your public safety team … the season kicks off May 5, 2012 at 1pm at Hallford Memorial Stadium located at 3789 Memorial College Avenue, Clarkston, Georgia 30321. Admission: $5 –Adults & Kids 10 and older, Kids 9 and under are FREE!

June 1, 2012

Hands on Atlanta: 10th Annual A Taste for Volunteering 

A Taste for Volunteering brings more than 300 Atlantans together to celebrate volunteerism and civic engagement. This year's event, held at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, will feature local Westside restaurants, breweries, wines, live entertainment and gourmet food offerings from the Atlanta Street Food Coalition in additional to incredible auction items! All proceeds will benefit Hands On Atlanta programs! Click here to purchase your ticket. Interested in sponsoring A Taste for Volunteering? Click here to find out more! To find out additional information about this year's event, please contact Jessica Parks at 404.979.2853 or jparks@handsonatlanta.org.

June 6, 2012

Heritage Sandy Springs presents Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings

Heritage Sandy Springs presents Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings, a children’s summer series on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn at Heritage Green. Designed as a fun and engaging opportunity for children ages 3 to 10 to enjoy creative movement and scientific exploration, these mornings will offer interactive activities incorporating music, dance, exercise and education.

Wednesday, June 6:  Musical Moves: Interactive Music & Dance with Muse for Life

Wednesday, June 13:  Freeze Frame! presented by Big Thinkers Science Exploration

Wednesday, June 20: Zippity Zoo Animals (or Zoo to You) with Wildlife Wonders

Wednesday, June 27: Exploding Potions! presented by Big Thinkers Science Exploration

 The Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn is located at the corner of Sandy Springs Place and Bluestone Road, next to CityWalk, 6110 Bluestone Road. Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings are from 10am to 11am and are FREE to the PUBLIC. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, yoga mats and a lunch to enjoy in the park after the program. Parking available on Sandy Springs Place in designated parking lots and at the Heritage Sandy Springs office. Heritage Sandy Springs.org

June 27, 2012

Empowerment Resource Center: Take Charge Get Tested

The Empowerment Resource Center (ERC) will host its fifth annual Take Charge, Get Tested event on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 12pm to 6pm.  This community outreach campaign is expected to reach 500 Atlantans and provide a free rapid HIV test to as many people as will come out.   The event will be an outdoor health fair taking place at Hurt Park, 100 Edgewood Avenue SE. Visit the website for more information.

June 30, 2012

Cured 4 Life Health Fair

Cured 4 Life is a non profit foundation which was formed to bring women together to help build and encourage each other while spreading the vital message of breast cancer awareness. Whether you are a cancer survivor, currently going through cancer treatments or just enjoying life, Cured 4 Life wants to help all women Look Good, Feel Better, and LIVE WELL! Come to the Cured 4 Life Foundation's Health Fair, Saturday June 30, 2012 from 10am-2pm at the Taylor Brawner Banquet Hall located at 3180 Atlanta Rd, Smyrna, Georgia 30082. For more information call Kim @ 770-864-2862 or visit Cured 4 Life.org

July 22, 2012

Family Fun Day

Dekalb County Commissioner Lee May has partnered with Bransby Outdoor YMCA Center at Rock Chapel and Beverly Cunningham Outreach Program to create a fun outing the whole community can enjoy, Family Fun Day! This is an opportunity to generate corporate publicity and community goodwill while demonstrating commitment to the community. It all takes place Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 2pm to 7 pm at Bransby Outdoor YMCA Center at Rock Chapel (1185 Rock Chapel Road, Lithonia, GA 30058).