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Atlanta Job Fair
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11 am – 2 pm
Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young Int’l Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30313
East Coast Career Fairs is hosting a Career Fair in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Georgia World Congress Center. We are bringing together some of the area’s top local employers, who will be hiring for hundreds of positions. Anyone in the community who is looking for work is encouraged to attend this FREE Job Fair. The Career Fair starts at 11:00 AM and end at 2:00 PM.
This event will offer job seekers an opportunity to meet face to face with dozens of employers who are hiring today! East Coast Career Fairs will also have a local career expert on hand to provide a free professional resume review and interview tips to Career Seekers.
MORE INFO: http://eastcoastcareerfairs.com/register/city/atlanta/atlanta_register_0910.html
Right to Hike is proud to announce the Third Annual Ella’s 5k and Fun Run. This event celebrates the life of Meredith Hope Emerson by sharing her courage, love of the outdoors and belief that all people have the right to live without fear.
The event will be held on October 23rd from 10am to 2pm at The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford, GA. Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs to participate in the 5k and one mile fun run. The race will kick off the event – followed by activities, food and fun for the whole family. Registration is available on www.Active.com and more information is available at www.righttohikeinc.com
Direct link to registration HERE
WHAT: The Pink Party Birthday Bash WHEN: Saturday, September 25 from 7-10pm WHERE: Atlanta Classic Cars' Mercedes-Benz Showroom- 1705 Boggs Rd., Duluth, GA 30096
The Pink Party Birthday Bash celebrates another day of living. Benefiting the Gwinnett Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the event features a silent auction, games, live music and entertainment. Admission is free, so don't miss out on BBQ and a slice of birthday cake! Donations welcome at the door, all proceeds benefiting the charity.
WHAT: Team Hope Walk WHEN: September 18, Registration at 7 am and Walk begins at 8 am WHERE: Brook Run Park in Dunwoody HOW TO REGISTER: Register online or the day of at 7 am. $20 registration fee.
All proceeds of the walk benefit the Huntington’s Disease Society of America- whose mission is to help those dealing with Huntington’s Disease and to find a cure. Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a devastating, hereditary, degenerative brain disorder for which there is, at present, no effective treatment or cure.
Register at www.firstgiving.com/hdsa-ga or call (877) WALK - 4HD
What’s New Summer 2010
Aqua Vino 2010: Uncork Your Imagination October 14, 2010 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Georgia Aquarium
Exclusively for one night, guests will enjoy over 200 of the finest wines from all over the globe and gourmet fare from Atlanta’s best restaurants! AquaVino is an annual fundraiser for Georgia Aquarium. Since its inception in 2006, it has grown to become a signature event for the city of Atlanta. This unique food and wine tasting allows adult guests to stroll through the Aquarium’s world-class ballroom and all exhibit galleries at their leisure, enjoying the beauty of the aquatic world, while simultaneously sampling extraordinary food and wine. Please visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/aquavino/ for more information.
Jazz Journeys
Jazz Journeys is back for summer 2010! Jazz Journeys is sure to lighten your mood with the sounds of upbeat, cool tempos and smooth melodic jazz tunes as you take in the sights of some of nature's most alluring aquatic animals. Held every Friday night from May until September, guests will enjoy the exhibits in a unique atmosphere as they wander the Aquarium’s galleries and snack on a special Jazz Bites Menu created by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Jazz Journeys is free with the purchase of a General Admission ticket. For more information about Jazz Journeys, visit http://georgiaaquarium.org/visitus/friday-night-jazz.aspx.
Journeys artists: • July 9 – Jazz by Moonlight • July 16 – Ken Ford • July 23 – Tammy Allen • July 30 - Jeffery Sparks • August 6 – Kathleen Bertrand • August 13 – Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective (tentative) • August 20 – Ron James • August 27 – Orchesta MaCuba • September 3 – Glen Gordon • September 10 – The Usual Suspects • September 17 – Francine Reed • September 24 – Sharon Rae North
Summer Camp H2O at the Georgia Aquarium
Kids can explore the depths of the ocean at Camp H2O! Go behind-the-scenes at the world's largest aquarium, meet the husbandry team, get up-close with the animals, participate in art projects, games and so much more! Camp H2O is a week-long summer day camp for children between 5 – 11 years old. Summer Camp H2O starts June 14 and continues through August 12. Campers are grouped together based on their school grade and each week with feature a different focus. For more information about Summer Camp H2O, visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/teachersAndKids/daycamp.aspx.