On Sunday, April 25, enjoy an evening of family fun at The Big-To-Do at Zoo Atlanta and help support the Children’s Program of Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta. There will be activities for children of all ages including animal exhibits, a rock climbing wall, train, carousel, treasure hunt, inflatables and dinner from Low Country Barbecue. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., rain or shine. Individual tickets are $60 for adults, $30 for children and can be purchased online at www.vnhs.org.
The Ansley Park Civic Association will present Artists of Ansley on Sunday, April 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. The open house will feature both amateur and professional artists including painters, photographers and jewelry designers who will exhibit and sell their work. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this free event. Visit www.ansleypark.org for a list of participating artists and location details
Oakhurst Elementary PTA is selling tickets for its annual Spring into Summer Raffle. The big prizes: Buddy International Scooter provided by ScooterSuperstore in Midtown, worth $2200, and a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription provided by Riverview Farms, allowing people to pick up fresh organic produce weekly at the Oakhurst Community Garden, worth $760. Tickets are $5 each and proceeds benefit Oakhurst Elementary School in Decatur. The raffle drawing will be held at the Live Auction on Friday, April 23, but you do not need to be present to win. Oakhurst Elementary School will also host the Oakhurst PTA Online Auction, open April 12 – 16. To view the catalog, visit www.oakhurstauction.com, click on “catalog” and enter the code: Oakhurst2010.
The seventh annual Ovarian Cycle, a fitness event whose proceeds fund ovarian cancer research, will be held on Saturday, April 24. Participants bike 100 virtual miles on indoor cycling equipment. Registration fee is $40; riders must raise $400 as an individual, or $200 per person for a team of 6 in pledges to participate. To register, visit www.ovariancycle.org.
Morningside Presbyterian Preschool will hold its Spring Fling on Saturday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1411 N. Morningside Dr. The family festival will have pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables and a train to ride. The Grill, Crepe Masters and Jake’s Ice Cream will provide food. Admission is free, but you must purchase tickets onsite for food and activities. More information at (404) 685-8758.
The 45th running of the Atlanta Steeplechase is Saturday, April 24, at Kingston Downs with a full day of events. Besides the main event with the horses, there will also be the Disc Dog Southern Nationals, hay rides, shopping on the infield, racing pigs, a hat contest, air show and skydiving demonstration, bagpipers and much more. Admission is $30 and tickets can be purchased in advance at ticketmaster.com. For a full details, directions and more, visit www.atlantasteeplechase.org.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center will hold its annual Eggstravaganza on Sunday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. Eggstravaganza features thousands of candy-filled eggs to find (including three golden “prize” eggs), Atlanta Braves prizes, crafts, baked goods, petting zoo and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Enzo the Clown will perform “The Wow Show” with magic and laughs at 10:15 a.m. The egg hunts will begin promptly at 11:15 a.m., and will be set up for three age groups: newborns to age 2; ages 3 to 5; and ages 6 and up. Tickets are $10 for kids, and adults are free. There are a limited number of tickets, so buy them now at www.callanwolde.org.
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History will host the Dinosaur Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Three age-appropriate egg hunts will highlight the event, which also features music, games and prizes. Details at www.fernbankmuseum.org.
On April 3, the Avondale Arts Alliance visits the Rail Art District’ for the first of three Art in the Afternoon events. The April art walk features an exciting group of artists including Mohamed el-Ganoby, Jody McFerren and Dawn Kinney Martin. Galleries involved are Little Tree Gallery, Bart Webb Studio and 151 Locust. Visit www.avondalearts.org to see a full line-up of the day’s events.
Garden Hills Elementary School will host its annual fundraiser, An Evening in the Garden, on Saturday, April 24, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Peachtree Park, 3126 Peachtree Dr. There will be wine, a buffet dinner and silent auction. Tickets are $25 each. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.eveninginthegarden.com.
Academe of the Oaks in Decatur will participate in an organized workday to clean Little Creek Farm, a facility in the park system of DeKalb County. Academe of the Oaks students will lead the innovative fundraising effort by seeking $25 sponsorships to support school programs. The annual Community Support Fund Drive will culminate with the Little Creek Farm Community Work Day in which students, families and school faculty will pick up trash, clean debris and clear walking trails. To learn more about Academe of the Oaks, or more information about this event, contact Eva Handschin at (404) 405-2173 or visit www.academeatlanta.org.
HomeAid Atlanta is hosting its ninth annual Essentials for Young Lives Drive, April 26 through May 3 in honor of Mother’s Day. The drive is a community-wide effort to collect essentials such as diapers, baby wipes, baby food and formula for homeless infants and toddlers in metro Atlanta. Companies, organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate by donating essential baby items. All donated items will be distributed to local shelters that serve homeless mothers and their children. For a complete list of items needed, drop-off locations and more information, visit www.homeaidatlanta.org or call (678) 775-1401.
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) will hold its annual MOCA GALA Art Auction & Sale on Saturday, April 10, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at its exhibition galleries on Bennett Street. Honorees for the gala are longtime supporters of the Atlanta arts community, Lucinda W. Bunnen and Dr. Robert L. Bunnen. There will be a market with items for sale, buffet dinner with cocktails and silent auction. Tickets for the event are $100 per person in advance or $125 per person at the door. www.mocaga.org.
