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Spring/Summer 2009:

Now - August 30: CARE FROM THE CORE Every Saturday at 8 AM join instructors from Urban Body Studios for Pilates and Yoga Classes in Piedmont Park, weather permitting. The classes are put on by donation, and proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Children's Shelter. Classes start June 6th and will be held until August 30th in Piedmont Park at the 12th Street entrance. For more information call 770-710-0243.

June 30: Asian American Health Care Reform Conference This one-day conference will deal specifically with Asian health issues and health care reform, and participants will discuss recommendations for policy reform. Participants will include members from the Office of Civil Rights, Georgia Public Policy Foundation, the National Coalition of Asian and Pacific Americans and many more. Admission is free and breakfast and lunch are included. The conference is Tuesday June 30th from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM at the Center for Pan Asian Community Services in Doraville, GA. For registration and more information call 770-936-0969 or visit www.aahealthcarereform.eventsbot.com.

July 6 - 31: Puppets Take Atlanta & Beyond The Center for Puppetry Arts and the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau are joining together with over ten other leading arts, cultural, and government organizations to celebrate the international art of puppetry. Puppet companies from Canada, France, Spain and the U.S. will share their exciting array of performances, workshops and exhibits. The shows run from July 6th until July 31st at various venues throughout Atlanta. For more information visit www.atlanta.net/puppets.

July 18: Beat the Heat Training Walk Join hundreds of Atlantans as they register and train for the upcoming Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. Training for the 2-Day Walk kicks off with this 10-mile walk, part of which takes place inside Lenox Square Mall. The walk is July 18th and will start at Lenox at 8 AM. Participants will walk through Buckhead and return to Lenox Square. Walkers will be offered a special $25 discount for registering at Lenox for the 2-Day Walk, on October 3rd-4th. For more information, visit www.2daywalk.org or call 404-531-4111.

July 25: Taking It To The Streets Enjoy a day of activism and fun in your neighborhood with The Audacity of Hoops. The day begins with a photo exhibit and includes walking tours, 3 on 3 basketball games, spoken word, and food and music, rain or shine! The photo exhibit is from 11 AM - 4 PM and the basketball games are from 1 PM - 4 PM. Saturday June 13th, the event is at Rick McDevitt Youth Center located at 30 Haygood Ave, SW in Atlanta, GA. Saturday July 25th, the event is at Dunbar Neighborhood Center at 477 Windsor St, SW in Atlanta, GA. For more information, contact Margaret Hooker at 770-355-6115 or visit www.dirtytruth.org.

July 25 & 26: Asian Cultural Experience More than 1,500 volunteer participants, representing 15 Asian countries, will be featured at the 16th Annual Asian Cultural Experience. The event will focus on the culture and heritage of the participating countries, including fashion shows, art demonstrations, and various games. The Experience will take place at Gwinnett Center from 9 AM to 7 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 6 PM on Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, and free to children under 3 and ACE members. For more information visit www.asianculturalexperienceinga.com.

August 1: Back to School Community Health Fair The Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services is sponsoring this fun-filled day complete with health services and many fun activities. Your help is needed to procure book bags and school supplies for elementary, middle and high school students. You may take your donations to any of the local DFCS offices. For more information, call 404-699-4387.

August 16: Tristan's Dice Run for Angel Flight The Blue Knights Chapter VI are hosting a motorcycle ride in honor of Tristan to benefit Angel Flight. The ride will take a beautiful scenic route through North Fulton, Cherokee and Forsyth Counties, and will end at Andretti's Racetrack in Roswell. The cost is $25 per bike, and prize drawings will take place at the end of the race. Registration is at Killer Creek Harley-Davidson in Roswell. Registration opens at 9:30 AM and the last bike will leave at 11 AM on Sunday August 16, 2009. For more information visit www.angelflightsoars.org.

August 29: Atlanta Health and Wellness EXPO Come join thousands of Atlantans for the Atlanta Health and Wellness EXPO presented by It's The Journey, Inc and sponsored by Piedmont Hospital. Features include mammography screenings, blood bank mobiles, breast cancer organizations, health seminars and more. This is the last chance to register for the 2009 Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, on October 3rd-4th. The EXPO is at Lenox Square on August 29th from 10 AM until 4 PM. There is also a 10-mile training walk at 8 AM, check in is at 7:30 AM. For more information, visit www.2daywalk.org or call 404-531-4111.

September 12 & 13: 3rd Annual Atlanta Arts Festival Explore fun, festival food and fantastic finds in Piedmont Park at the 3rd Annual Atlanta Arts Festival. The festival includes a gallery shop, live art demonstrations, entertainment, music and food. The event takes place in Piedmont Park and admission is free. Saturday, September 12th the festival is from 10 AM until 7 PM and Sunday, September 13th the festival is from 10 AM until 6 PM. For more information call 770-941-9660 or visit www.AtlantaArtsFestival.com.

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.