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North Georgia

Saturday, August 31, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Carnesville Health Walk – Registration 7:30 a.m. One and one-half mile walk from Carnesville Park to Rocky Ford Park and back to the shelter at Carnesville Park.

Thursday, September 5, 2013, 4:45 p.m.: Zumba Class, First United Methodist Church, McCutchen St., Ellijay, GA

Saturday, September 7, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Chattahoochee Mountain Fair 5K Walk/ Run, Clarkesville, http://www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org/uploads/CMF_5K.pdf

Saturday, September 7, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Tugaloo Triathlon – 1.5K swim / 42K Bike / 10K Run, Lavonia,http://gamultisports.com/tugalootriathlon/

Saturday, September 7, 2013, 8:30 a.m.: – 7.8 mile or 3.5 mile trail run, Unicoi State Park, Helen, http://www.dirtyspokes.com/unicoi-state-park/

Saturday, September 7, 2013, 8:30 a.m.: The Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market, Corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street, Woodstock GA

Saturday, September 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m.: Heart Walk – 5K and 1 Mile Walk. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, Gainesville, http://hallcountyheartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1049675

Saturday, September 7, 2013, 9:30 a.m.: Zumba Class, First United Methodist Church, McCutchen St., Ellijay, GA

Sunday, September 8, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Bootlegger Super Sprint – 250 yard swim / 12 mile bike / 2 mile run, Dawsonville, http://www.fivestarntp.com/Calendar_Events.html

Thursday, September 12, 2013, 4:45 p.m.: Zumba Class, First United Methodist Church, McCutchen St., Ellijay, GA

Friday, September 13, 2013, 5:30 p.m.: Cherokee County Health Department WIC Nutrition Class, Mt. Zion Baptist Church "Casa de Dios" de la Iglesia, 4096 East Cherokee Dr. Canton GA 30188

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Connect Ability – 5K/10K Run/Walk, Dahlonega, Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., http://www.garunner.org/

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Run for Hunger, 5K Run, Rock Creek Park, Dawsonville, Registration 7:00 a.m., CLICK HERE for more info.

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 8:30 a.m.: The Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market, Corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street, Woodstock GA

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 9:00 a.m.: Muscle Milk Woodsy – 9 mile and 5 mile trail foot race, Dawsonville, http://www.musclemilkwoodsy.com.prod.ngin.com/page/show/783719-atlanta

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 9:30 a.m.: Zumba Class, First United Methodist Church, McCutchen St., Ellijay, GA

Sunday, September 15, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Sprint the Gaps, Swim/Run/Bike, Vogel State Park, Blairsville, http://www.zone5events.com/sprint_the_gaps.html

Thursday, September 19, 2013, 4:45 p.m.: Zumba Class, First United Methodist Church, McCutchen St., Ellijay, GA

Saturday, September 21, 2013, 8:30 a.m.: Raider Run 5K & Fun Run, Fun Run starts at 9:15 a.m., Mt. Airy, http://habershamclc.org/

Saturday, September 21, 2013, 8:30 a.m.: The Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market, Corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street, Woodstock GA

Saturday, September 21, 2013, 9:00 a.m.: Living Dead Dash, 5K and 2 mile run/walk, Flowery Branch High School Cross Country Trail, 6603 Spout Springs Rd., Flowery Branch, CLICK HERE for more info.

Saturday, September 21, 2013, 9:00 a.m.: Mountain Mudder, Mud/Obstacle 5K, Cleveland,

https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cleveland/MountainMudderTheMudderofAllRuns?c25fix=br-bl_

Saturday, September 21, 2013, 9:30 a.m.: Zumba Class, First United Methodist Church, McCutchen St., Ellijay, GA

Thursday, September 26, 2013, 4:45 p.m.: Zumba Class, First United Methodist Church, McCutchen St., Ellijay, GA

Saturday, September 28, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Fall Fun Run 5K on Lake Lanier – Twilight Race, Buford, http://www.fivestarntp.com/Calendar_Events.html

Saturday, September 28, 2013, 8:30 a.m.: The Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market, Corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street, Woodstock GA

Saturday, September 28, 2013, 9:00 a.m.: Northeast Georgia Harvest Run – ½ Marathon / 5K / 1 mile, Blairsville, http://www.negarun.com/index.html

Saturday, September 28, 2013, 9:30 a.m.: Zumba Class, First United Methodist Church, McCutchen St., Ellijay, GA

East Central Georgia

Saturday, August 31, 2013, 10:00 a.m.: Kiss 96.3 Family Reunion, Augusta Exchange Fairgrounds, Augusta

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: 1^st Annual National Childhood Obesity Awareness 5K Walk/Run, The Kroc Center, 1833 Broad Street (Open Space behind the Center), Augusta

Saturday, September 21, 2013, 9:00 a.m.: WJBF Health and Wellness Expo, The Augusta Convention Center (The Tee Center), 901 Reynolds Street, Augusta

West Central Georgia

Saturday, August 31, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Carpenter's Way Charity Mixed Doubles Tournament, Willow Creek Tennis Center, Entry fee: $40.00 per person, Entry deadline: Saturday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m., Player reception: Friday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Benefits Carpenter's Way, a residential Christian community for foster children ages 6 – 18, Click here for registration form.

Sunday, September 1, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Carpenter's Way Charity Mixed Doubles Tournament, Willow Creek Tennis Center, Entry fee: $40.00 per person, Entry deadline: Saturday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m., Player reception: Friday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Benefits Carpenter's Way, a residential Christian community for foster children ages 6 – 18, Click here for registration form.

Thursday, September 5, 2013, 6:30 p.m.: BDRC-Uptown Good Form Running, 1104 Broadway, Columbus, It is possible to run injury-free! Let the Big Dog teach you how in our Good Form Running Clinic. Classes are limited to 10! To reserve a spot in our next clinic or to get more information, send an email to [email protected]

Thursday, September 19, 2013, 6:30 p.m.: BDRC-Uptown Good Form Running, 1104 Broadway, Columbus, It is possible to run injury-free! Let the Big Dog teach you how in our Good Form Running Clinic. Classes are limited to 10! To reserve a spot in our next clinic or to get more information, send an email to [email protected]

Saturday, September 21, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: AIDS Riverwalk 5K Run/Walk,Rotary Park, Columbus

Southeast Georgia

Saturday, September 7, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: Safe Kids Savannah Youth Triathlon, www.safekidssavannah.org, Aquatic Center & Lake Mayer, Registration is now open for the swim, bike, and run event that will be geared toward youth ages 9 to 14. To register, go to www.active.com.

Sunday, September 15, 2013, 2:00 p.m.: Shake and Skate Play Street, West Savannah Corridor, Savannah, Contact: [email protected] or Wellfed at 912-480-4345

Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 2:00 p.m.: Grand Opening of Heritage Garden - A community garden and fit trail, Waycross, Event: Ribbon cutting, then a walk on the fit trail, with gardening demonstrations.

Metro Atlanta

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 8:00 a.m.: 4th Annual Fulton County Family 10K Run and 5K Walk, Fulton County Government Center, 141 Pryor Street, Atlanta. New for 2013 will be a "Let's Move" Kid Zone with activities and information to help families prevent childhood obesity. The Kid Zone Dash is at 8:30 a.m. and the Run/Walk starting at 9 a.m. CLICK HERE to register now for the 2013 Run/Walk.

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Georgia Farm to Preschool Summit, Loudermilk Center, 40 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Open to service providers, teachers, parents who are involved in preschools, Head Start, Centers located in K-12 programs, nurseries, and family home care facilities.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 and Thursday, September 26, 2013, 8:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Georgia SHAPE Healthy Schools Summit: Shaping Healthy Schools for Brighter Futures. Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center, 2443 Highway 54 West, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Open to public elementary, middle, and high school staff.

Saturday, September 28, 2013, 8:30 a.m.: Community Life Concepts, Inc.'s 5th Annual Childhood Obesity Walk, Piedmont Park, Atlanta.