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An MOS Irish Music Concert

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Breast Cancer 1-Day Walk

Come be a part of the 5th Annual Breast Cancer 1-Day Walk, Saturday, March 29th at Drake Field near Lake Peachtree in Peachtree City. Each walker will "become a star" as they walk the "Pink Carpet" into our own special Hollywood. Check in is at 830am with opening ceremonies beginning at 9am. There will be entertainment, giveaways, an award ceremony, Hollywood impersonators, and a ton of Movie-inspired fun for all! Registration includes a free walk t-shirt and lunch, and proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Survivors' Network. For details and more information, visit www.bc1daywalk.org.
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Shamrock N' Roll Register Now

It's been voted the Best Charity running event of the year, and now, you have just two weeks left to register! The Junior League of Atlanta's Shamrock N'Roll Road Race hits the streets of Atlantic Station Sunday March 9th starting at 8am...and they want YOU to be there! The race is kid friendly, stroller friendly and dog friendly. Plus, it's a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier IF you sign up in advance. So do it now! Go to www.shamrocknroll.org to register today.
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Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Event

On Saturday, March 15th, Doctors and Lawyers will shoot hoops for a great cause at the third annual Jawbones vs. Sawbones Basketball Game benefitting the Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse. The game is from 7 to 9pm at Decatur High School's Gym. In addition to watching a great game, attendees will enjoy an awesome silent auction, photo ops with Falcons' Cheerleaders and NBA legends, tasty concessions and live music. Side by Side is the only nonprofit organization in Georgia dedicated to helping people relive their lives after brain injury. Last year's Jawbones vs. Sawbones raised over $50,000 which provided several scholarships for families in need. Join the cause! For tickets and information, visit www.sidebysideclubhouse.org.
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Hunger Walk 2014

Take the Next Step at the 30TH annual Hunger Walk/Run! Join thousands in the fight against hunger on Sunday, March 9TH at Turner Field's Green Lot. The 5K walk/run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief programs. Gates open at Noon; both the walk and run start at 2pm. Register as a team or individual online at www.HWR2014.ORG, through Friday March 7th or at the registration tent the day of the event. Runner registration is $35, walker registration is $25 and both include a special T-shirt available while supplies last. So come on out and help us wipe out hunger!
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Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

It's Girl Scout Cookie Season! The Girl Scout Cookie program is the largest girl-led business in the world and helps girls develop 5 important skills that empower them to become successful business leaders. This Friday kicks off national Girl Scout Cookie Weekend and a mobile cookie truck will be traveling around the city to provide samples of Samoas, Thin Mints and the rest of your favorite Girl Scout cookies. To purchase cookies, visit showmethecookies.com to find the closest Girl Scout representative and cookie booth to you!
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MUST Ministries Summer Lunch

For 18 years, MUST Ministries has been providing meals for hungry children through their Summer Lunch program in the Metro-Atlanta area. This year, the goal is an amazing 250,000 sack lunches made and delivered in eight counties, but they need your help. Help your community by making sack lunches or volunteering to pack and check them at one of 21 host sites. You can also volunteer to be a driver to deliver the meals to children in various housing areas. It's a great project for your family, company, church, club, sports team or neighborhood! Just go to www.mustministries.org for details and to sign up to help.
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Real Life Center

Real Life Center is a non-profit organization designed to provide help for people in hardship by giving them a means to cope with the financial, emotional and spiritual obstacles in life. The Real Life Center helps over 5000 families a year through a unique program focused toward stabilizing families and keeping them in their homes. Real Life Center runs two thrift stores to provide additional revenue; one in Tyrone Georgia and a brand new "high-end items with Bargain prices" store in Fayetteville. For more information on Real Life Center, visit www.reallifecenter.org.
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Hillside

Hillside is one of Atlanta's oldest nonprofits, serving the community since 1888. It's seen many changes over the years, but today they are an organization with multiple programs including psychiatric residential treatment, community programs and therapeutic foster care, all for youth 7 years old to 21. Hillside's mission is simple: to give Georgia's most vulnerable children, children who have experienced traumatic life events, a chance to live a healthy life as members of society. In the spring of 2013, Hillside will have our 125th anniversary and will commemorate it with a gala. To learn more about Hillside or to donate, visit www.hside.org.
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Breast Cancer Support Groups

Southern Crescent Breast Specialists offer two support groups which meet at Spivey Station in Jonesboro, Georgia. Survivors are invited to visit either one of the groups for support, information and to find someone who may have had the same diagnosis as yourself. The Sisters of Hope Support Group is for Young Survivors under 40 years of age; and the Harbor of Hope is for survivors of all ages. The mission of both these groups is to overcome breast cancer and move forward as survivors. Please visit www.scbspc.com for more information.
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Gwinnett Medical Center

More than 240,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Gwinnett Medical Center recommends that men make an informed decision with their physician about whether to be screened for the cancer. If you're a man age 50 or older, have the talk with your doctor about screening. To find a GMC urologist, call 678-312-5000.
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American Cancer Society's Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life is the largest grassroots fundraising event in the world, with more than 5000 communities participating in relays nationwide and in several foreign countries. Right here in metro Atlanta, there are more than 20 Relay For Life events this spring. Relay for Life unites every part of a community for the common cause of fighting cancer. Relays are overnight events that take place at schools or other outdoor venues, with teams walking around a track all night to raise awareness for the fight against cancer. To learn more about Relay for Life, go to www.relayforlife.org