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Saturday, September 1, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Jonesboro Farmers Market, Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank, http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012FMBrochure.pdf
Tuesday, September 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Jonesboro Farmers Market, Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank, http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012FMBrochure.pdf
Thursday, September 6, 8:30 a.m.: Mableton Farmer's Market Kids Corner, Mable House Amphitheater Parking Lot, 5239 Floyd Road Southwest, Mableton. Kids Corner provides free nutritional educational activities for school-aged children who attend.
Saturday, September 8, 8 a.m.: Picture of Health Foundation 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk to Raise Awareness about Childhood Obesity. Race starts at 2138 Idlewood Road, Tucker. Health Fair immediately following at Tucker Middle School.
Saturday, September 8, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Jonesboro Farmers Market, Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank, http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012FMBrochure.pdf
Saturday, September 8, 8 a.m.: “Step into Fall” 5K walk and 10K run is sponsored by The Fulton County Wellness Committee and Blue Cross Blue Shield. The event, which starts and ends at the Fulton County government center (141 Pryor Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303), will take walkers and runners on a fitness journey through the streets of downtown Atlanta. All participants will receive an event t-shirt and healthy snacks to keep them going through the event. Mr. Cardiotone will be onsite on race day to warm up participants before the race begins. Prizes will be awarded to top three fastest male and female walkers and runners, top two fastest male and female walkers and runners over 50 years old and under 18 years old, as well as largest team participation. All employees, retirees and family members are invited to attend.
Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Celebrate Recovery, Mosley Park, Atlanta.
Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m.: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center Who is the King of the Court? Age groups ranging from age 10 to adults. First place teams get t-shirts & more!
Team registration only; $25/team (maximum of 4/roster), must pre-register by 9/6, call 770.822.5414. More information: http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/2012/issue_2/Gwinnett_Life_Sep_Dec_2012.pdf
Tuesday, September 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Jonesboro Farmers Market, Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank, http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012FMBrochure.pdf
Thursday, September 13, 8:30 a.m.: Mableton Farmer's Market Kids Corner, Mable House Amphitheater Parking Lot, Mableton. Kids Corner provides free nutritional educational activities for school-aged children who attend.
Saturday, September 15, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Jonesboro Farmers Market, Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank, http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012FMBrochure.pdf
Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Health Fair, Mall Westend, 850 Oak Street, Atlanta.
Saturday, September 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Health Fair, 3670 Boulder Park Dr., SW, Atlanta
Saturday, September 15, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Community Health Wellness Fair, 2730 Brownsmill Rd., SE, Atlanta
Saturday, September 15, 7 p.m.: Twilight Hike, George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center
Explore and discover the night on an easy, enjoyable guided hike that features the natural world as it settles into evening. The hike ambles through Piedmont Forests and marshlands as dusk turns into night. All ages, $5/ person, call 770.831.4173. More information: http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/2012/issue_2/Gwinnett_Life_Sep_Dec_2012.pdf
Tuesday, September 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Jonesboro Farmers Market, Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank, http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012FMBrochure.pdf
Wednesday, September 19, 11 a.m.: “Fruits and Vegetables are Good for You”, Bowen-Bankhead Branch Library 2685 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta
Thursday, September 20, 8:30 a.m.: Mableton Farmer's Market Kids Corner, Mable House Amphitheater Parking Lot, Mableton. Kids Corner provides free nutritional educational activities for school-aged children who attend.
Saturday, September 22, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Jonesboro Farmers Market, Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank, http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012FMBrochure.pdf
Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Celebrate Ability Festival Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center New! Free! Celebrate people of all abilities with a festival! Get motivated by others who overcome obstacles in their life and thrive. Featuring a fun Talent Show, vendors, sport demonstrations, and more. Call 770.822.5414 for more information.
Saturday, September 22, 11:45 a.m.: Live Healthy Douglas Booth at September Saturdays, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville. The Live Healthy Douglas Booth will feature information on Healthy Eating, Type II Diabetes, CVH, and Increasing Physical Activity. Additionally, they will have Hula Hoop and Jump Rope contests throughout the day.
Tuesday, September 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Jonesboro Farmers Market, Mill Street in the city parking lot behind the Heritage Bank, http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012FMBrochure.pdf
Thursday, September 27, 8:30 a.m.: Mableton Farmer's Market Kids Corner, Mable House Amphitheater Parking Lot, Mableton. Kids Corner provides free nutritional educational activities for school-aged children who attend.
Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m.: Volleyball Tournament Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center Can you spike? Get your team of four together for this double elimination tournament! First place teams get t-shirts & more. Team registration only; $25/team (maximum of 4/roster), must pre-register. More information: http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/2012/issue_2/Gwinnett_Life_Sep_Dec_2012.pdf
Sunday, September 30, 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.: VICARS Building – Community Center, 850 Cascade Avenue, SW, Atlanta