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Pike Nurseries to host gardening classes, sale

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, September 13th, 2012, 10:30am
Pike Nurseries to host gardening classes, sale

ATLANTA -- Fall, the prime planting season, is right around the corner, and Pike Nurseries has everything homeowners need to beautify their yards.

On Saturday, Sept. 15, all Pike locations in metro Atlanta will host a free fall gardening class. Nursery experts will take attendees through the process of picking out fall plants and caring for them.

The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is free to attend.

Pike's Gardenfest event, where customers can enjoy complimentary refreshments while surveying a variety of plants and yard decorations, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Much of the merchandise will be on sale during Gardenfest.

Visit pikenursery.com to find your neighborhood Pike and to learn more about the upcoming fall events.

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Fulton Fresh celebrates end of 2012 season

Submitted by AprilMajors on Monday, September 10th, 1:31 pm
Fulton Fresh celebrates end of 2012 season

ATLANTA -- Fulton County Cooperative Extension will celebrate the end of the second season of the Fulton Fresh Mobile Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, September 12th at the Shrine of the Black Madonna located at 946 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.  

Fulton County Cooperative Extension, in an effort to address health disparities, began the Fulton Fresh Mobile Farmer’s Market Program in 2011.  Fulton County residents living in “food deserts." areas with limited access to mainstream grocery stores, are able to get fresh vegetables and nutrition education from the Fulton Fresh mobile units.

In response to public demand, the program added an additional mobile unit to reach more communities.  The Fulton Fresh Mobile Farmer’s Market trucks delivered an estimated 8 tons of fresh produce to more than 1,800 residents living in 12 areas identified as food deserts.   In 2011, Fulton Fresh provided

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The Legendary L.A. Improv Comedy Club Opening in Atlanta

Submitted by Tiffini Gatlin, Editorial Director
Thursday, September 6th, 2012, 10:08am
The Legendary L.A. Improv Comedy Club Opening in Atlanta

Get ready to get your laugh on, the Improv standup comedy club and dinner theatre is coming to Atlanta! Best known for its A&E network show 'An evening at the Improv', the premiere stage for live comedy is opening its 24th U.S. location in the heart of Buckhead after determining that the surrounding establishments in the same location represented the nightlfe they envisioned. 

Over the decades, the talent who has played center stage reads like  a Who's Who of American Comedy, including Richard Pryor, Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Ellen DeGeneres, Jamie Foxx and more.

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September is Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness Month

Submitted by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, LLS Communications
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012, 3:43pm
September is Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness Month

ATLANTA -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is a beacon of help and guidance to those touched by blood cancer.  Each September LLS observes Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness Month to shed light on these diseases and let the public know that there are resources available for blood cancer patients and their families.

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Corner Bakery supports No Kid Hungry

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012, 10:51am
Corner Bakery supports No Kid Hungry

ATLANTA -- Eating at Corner Bakery Cafe this month can help feed a hungry child.

The cafe chain is participating in Dine Out for No Kid Hungry, a program that partners restaurants with an organization that works to end childhood hunger in the United States.

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"September is definitely a favorite month for all of us at Corner Bakery Cafe because of the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry," Corner Bakery chief marketing officer Diana Hovey said in a statement. "Over the past four years, through the generosity of our guests, franchise partners and our team, we have been able to contribute over $610,000."

Hovey added that Corner Bakery hopes to raise $325,000 for No Kid Hungry in 2012.

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Save the Date: 2012 BI-ANNUAL Couture for Change Charity Fashion Show

Submitted by GA Lottery
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012, 7:33am
Save the Date: 2012 BI-ANNUAL Couture for Change Charity Fashion Show
Frank Ski’s Presents: Couture for Change Fashion Show, Mixer & AfterParty Frank Ski’s Presents: The Couture for Change Fashion Show combines philanthropy and fashion for a night of networking and fun. The Couture for Change Benefit Fashion Show and Mixer for Higher Family Achievement will be held Sunday, September 9th from 7:00PM-9:30 PM at Studio Couture on 22 Bennett Street Atlanta, GA 30309. The tickets are $5.00 and $10.00.  http://www.higherfamilyachievement.org/id81.html or http://coutureforchangeatl.eventbrite.com The after party will be held at Frank Ski’s 2110 Peachtree Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30309.
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Eat out, raise money, help kids

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012, 10:45am
Eat out, raise money, help kids

ATLANTA -- You can do your part this week to curb Georgia's high school dropout rate. All you need to do is eat at one of your favorite restaurants.

On Thursday, Aug. 23, proceeds from restaurants across the state will be donated to Communities in Schools of Georgia, an organization that encourages young people to complete their education and succeed in life.

The sixth annual Dine Out for Kids event hopes to exceed last year's total of $30,000 for children in the state.

Communities in Schools, which has chapters across the country, provides mentoring and after-school services, including parent education, literacy programs and youth leadership opportunities.

Participating Dine Out for Kids restaurants in Atlanta and Decatur include:

Agave
* 242 Boulevard SE

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