- EARTH DAY FAMILY CAMPOUT
When/Where: 6 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday at , 5343 Roberts Dr.
Why go: Bring your tent and sleeping bags for Earth Day at Dunwoody Nature Center. DNC has partnered with the National Park Service at for a night of education and camping at Jones Bridge. A NPS Park Ranger will provide an evening program and access to special locations and DNC will provide a continental breakfast.
How much: $50 for a family of four. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Call 770-394-3322 or email info@dunwoodynature.org.
- 5K CHARITY RUN
When/Where: 8 a.m. Saturday at
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Why go: Georgia Perimeter College Dunwoody Spanish Club is holding a 5K charity run. All proceeds go to PAWS Atlanta; a no-kill animal shelter. Participants will receive a t-shirt and each age group will be awarded 1st, 2nd & 3rd place medals.
How much: Register online until 9 p.m. on Thursday or the morning of the race, $20 registration fee
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- HEART SCREENING FOR TEENS
When/Where: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, , 4848 Ashford Dunwoody Rd
Why go: Heart Screens for Teens is an organization raising awareness of and providing high quality medical screening for detection of potentially fatal heart conditions in teens. These conditions, such as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy which is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in teenagers, cannot be detected during a regular physical. The exam utilizes a non-invasive ultrasound and takes about 10-15 minutes.
How much: Call Bob Freeman at 770-366-3406 for appointment.
- CHILDREN’S STORYTIME
When/Where: 11 a.m. Saturday at , 120 Perimeter Center West Ste 300
Why go: Ages 0 to 5 can enjoy stories and crafting. Books and crafts change each week.
How much: Free.
- CHILDREN’S SILHOUETTES
When/Where: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday at 5473 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
Why go: Nationally renowned artist Clay Rice will create a silhouette of your child in just five minutes. One Day Only. Perfect gift for Mother's Day.
How much: Deposit required. Call 770-396-1392 for an appointment.
