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Spelman College gears up for annual 5K run/walk

Submitted by SpelmanCollege on Wednesday, April 1st, 9:36 am
Spelman College gears up for annual 5K run/walk

ATLANTA -- As part of Spelman College’s 2015 Founders Day activities, the community is invited to get moving and exercise at its third annual Wellness Revolution 5K Run/Walk. The 3.1 mile run/walk will take place Saturday, April 11, and will kick-off with check-in/ registration from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Held to promote personal health and fitness, the event will feature a surprise guest to kick off the run/walk, coordinated warm-up and cool-down activities and health and wellness information and tips.  Warm-up activities will start at 8:30 a.m. and the run/walk, which includes a course through the West End community, will begin at 9 a.m.

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Fulton County 4-H accepting applications for summer camp

Submitted by AprilMajors on Monday, March 9th, 9:21 am
Fulton County 4-H accepting applications for summer camp

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Fulton County Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for its 2015 4-H Summer Camp. 4-H Summer Camp is something to consider for your kids to experience creative fun and memories without heating up your wallet or credit card bills.

“Our 4- H Summer Camp has an exciting program for every age,” states Menia Chester, Director of Fulton County Cooperative Extension. “From the Clover Leaf Camp to the Senior Camp, students will enjoy the activities, make friends and create lifetime memories.”

Summer Camps:

Cloverleaf Camp is for grades 5th-6th. It will be held June 29-July 3, 2015 at Rock Eagle in Eaton. The cost is $295*. Participants will experience Pioneer Camping.

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Free MARTA Breeze Cards for Falcons fans

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014, 7:09am
Free MARTA Breeze Cards for Falcons fans

ATLANTA -- Miller Lite's Free Rides program will visit Atlanta this week to help Falcons fans get home safely from Thursday's game.

Representatives from Miller Lite and the Falcons will distribute 15,000 MARTA Breeze Cards at the College Park, H.E. Holmes, Indian Creek and Lindbergh Center stations.

The cards will be given away Sept. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

MillerCoors Responsibility Commerce Manager Diane Wagner said the Breeze Card giveaway is Miller Lite's way of ensuring football fans do the responsible thing and not drive home after drinking at the game.

Visit millerlitefreerides.com for more information.

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Burdett Tennis Center to host youth tournament

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Wednesday, July 9th, 7:14 am
Burdett Tennis Center to host youth tournament

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Fulton County’s Burdett Tennis Center will host a youth tennis tournament this coming weekend, July 12 - 13.

The tournament will be a United States Tennis Association (USTA) sanctioned Jr. Tournament known as The Ernie Peterson Jr. Open Satellite. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. both days.

For more information about tennis programs offered by the Burdett Tennis Center, contact Jewel Peterson at the Peterson School of Tennis at 678-245-2601 or email petersontennis@bellsouth.net.

The Burdett Tennis Center is located at 5975 Old Carriage Drive. For general information about the Burdett Tennis Center, call Frankie Smith at 770-996-9145.

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Atlanta BeltLine to host bicycle tour this weekend

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, June 11th, 2014, 10:27am
Atlanta BeltLine to host bicycle tour this weekend

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership will team up with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition for a tour this weekend.

The 7th annual Atlanta BeltLine Bicycle Tour will be held Saturday, June 14. Staggered rides through the BeltLine's 45 neighborhoods will begin at 9 a.m. from the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark.

Riders have a choice of two tours: the full BeltLine, which is 27 miles long; and the East Meets West route -- 16 miles of some of the trail's most beautiful parks.

Advance registration is $30 for members of the Atlanta BeltLine or Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, and $35 for the general public. On-site registration opens at 8 a.m. and is $40 for members and $45 for non-members.

Visit atlantabeltlinebicycletour.com for more information.

The Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark is located at 830 Willoughby Way NE.

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Mellow Mushroom hosting Sports Authority shopping spree contest

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, May 15th, 2014, 10:39am
Mellow Mushroom hosting Sports Authority shopping spree contest

(WXIA) -- In honor of its role as sponsor of the 2014 AJC Peachtree Road Race, Mellow Mushroom is hosting a contest for the runners, athletes and weekend warriors in metro Atlanta.

The Atlanta-based pizza chain has debuted its Mellow Sports Sweep contest. Based on the old game show "Supermarket Sweep," the contest will give two lucky winners the opportunity to go on a 90-second shopping spree at Sports Authority.

To enter, create a 15-second Instagram video using #MellowSportsSweep explaining why you should win the contest.

The grand prize includes two race entries into the 2014 AJC Peachtree Road Race, one night at the W Atlanta - Buckhead, dinner for two at Mellow Mushroom and, of course, the Sports Authority sweep.

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Atlanta Track Club launches scholarship program

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014, 11:15am
Atlanta Track Club launches scholarship program

(WXIA) -- Youth running groups, rejoice -- the Atlanta Track Club has created a scholarship program just for you.

The Peachtree Jr. Participant Challenge will award scholarships to the three organizations that have the most children registered for the 2014 Peachtree Jr. or Lil' Peach Dash.

The first place team will be given a $1,500 scholarship, a $1,250 cash donation from the Atlanta Track Club and $250 in Sports Authority store credit. Two runners-up will each get $750 scholarships, $500 donations and $250 in Sports Authority credit.

"Through the Peachtree Jr. Participant Challenge, we are able to give back to organizations that share our goal of inspiring children to be healthier and more active," Atlanta Track Club Executive Director Rich Kenah said in a release. "Atlanta Track Club is proud to partner with Sports Authority to offer these scholarships to provide extra motivation to keep kids moving."

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