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Fall 2009:

Now - December: Green Market This year, the Piedmont Park Conservancy's Green Market boasts the most farmers in Green Market history. Come enjoy fresh, healthy food choices, chef demonstrations, and musical performances. The market is open from 9 AM until 1 PM every Saturday in Piedmont Park at the 12th Street Entrance. For more information visit www.piedmontpark.org.

October 20, 2009: The Science of Drug Abuse on School and College Campuses Join the Drug Enforcement Administration and the University of GA College of Pharmacy for this one day confernce that will bring together presenters from the federal to the local level to discuss the problems of drugs on school and college campuses. Join in on the discussion, October 20th 8:30am - 4:30pm in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. October 19th - 23rd is National Red Ribbon Week. For information on all activities visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.

October 21: Women For Hire Career Expo and Work From Home Event On Wednesday October 21 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. attendees to this Career Expo can meet face-to-face with top employers for traditional openings and vendors from work-from-home companies. There will also be workshops, resume critiquing and speakers throughout the day. The Expo will be held at the Cobb Galleria. For more information, visit www.womenforhire.com.

October 22 - 25: Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium The Booth Western Art Museum presents the 7th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium. The festival includes a Major Exhibition Opening, a Booth Birthday Party, a Black Tie Gala, and live performances. The four day event will be held from October 22nd through the 25th at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville. For more information, visit www.boothmuseum.org.

October 24: "Walk with Us to Cure Lupus" Walkathon Support your neighbors and fellow community members living with and affected by lupus on Saturday, October 24. The 5k walk will begin and end at the Highwoods Century Center. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. rain or shine. There is no registration fee to participate. For more information call 1-866-WALK-ALR or visit www.walk.lupusresearch.org.

ONGOING FAMILY 2 FAMILY SUPPORT:

AirTran Airways: Family 2 Family proudly supports the community action of AirTran Airways. "AirTran Airways is committed to the communities we serve and is pleased to contribute to worthy causes and fundraising events in those communities." To get involved with AirTran's community efforts, log on to www.airtranairways.com/about-us/charitable_donations.aspx.

Kroger: Family 2 Family proudly supports Kroger's community involvement. "Over the past five years, Kroger has contributed $644 million to charitable causes around the country. These contributions – which averaged more than $12.5 million per month – included donations made by The Kroger Co., the Company’s foundations, and funds raised from customers and associates through in-store events and promotions. Roughly 30,000 local schools, hunger relief agencies, youth programs and non-profit organizations in communities where Kroger operates stores or manufacturing facilities received support from the Company." To learn more, go to www.kroger.com/company_information/community/Pages/default.aspx.

Northside Hospital: Family 2 Family proudly supports the ongoing efforts of Northside Hospital giving back to the community. "One of our many missions at Northside is to provide information and education designed to promote health and wellness to our patients and throughout our community. We accomplish this through classes, speaker’s programs and health fairs." For more information on all Northside events, classes and volunteer opportunities, log on to www.northside.com/classes_events/main.aspx or call 404-845-5555.

SCANA Energy: Family 2 Family proudly supports SCANA Energy for reaching out to the community. "At SCANA, we believe that now, more than ever, we must continue to be a good corporate citizen and take a leadership role in helping solve some of the issues facing our communities and do everything we can to strengthen them – by investing in education, protecting the environment and working to improve the quality of life for everyone in our communities." For more info go to www.scana.com/en/social-responsibility/.

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System: "Take Your Dreams Off The Shelf" with the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library. Check out the library's web site for a variety of family friendly events held monthly. From story time and book clubs to health seminars and resume writing sessions, the library offers more than you think! For more info log on to www.aflpweb.com or call 404-699-6363.

Partnership For Community Action: The Partnership for Community Action's mission is "to strengthen individuals and families in DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett Counties and transition them from poverty to self-sufficiency through community based partnerships, low-income housing and advocacy." To find out more go to their website at www.PCAction.org or call 404-929-2500.

United Way: For decades the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta has been reaching out to create safer and stronger communities by bringing together Atlanta's finest companies, nonprofit groups, faith-based organizations, government agencies and caring individuals. To give or receive help just dial 211 or visit www.unitedwayatlanta.org.

Family Store: For the past 25 years the Family Store, through its Pride for Parents campaign, has a mission "to provide affordable merchandise, job training and employment opportunities for Atlanta's inner city needy and working poor." Learn more by going to www.tfstore.org or call 404-586-0692. Employees and volunteers help families all year round.

Housemate Match: A unique, nationally recognized home sharing program that's locally based, House Match matches mature adult homeowners who have an extra room with people seeking a roommate. Housemate Match serves all the major counties in Metro Atlanta. To find an office near you log on to www.housematematch.org or call 678-812-4081.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Talent Development Program: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Talent Development Program and the Azira Hill Scholarship Fund are helping young African American and Latino students pursue the serious study of classical music. Learn more about this program by going to www.atlantasymphony.org or call 404-733-4858.