Charcuterie Class at The Savory Gourmet

MAY 12 Charcuterie Class at The Savory Gourmet 63 Milton Ave., Ste. 109 6:30-8pm $85 Learn how to create and arrange a delicious spread of cured meats and specialty cheeses to wow your friends and family. This is a demonstration-style class. Details: 63 Milton Ave., Ste. 109 savorygourmetmarket.com/classes

Good Mews Animal Foundation

Cat from Good Mews

Owning pets as we age can lower stress, lower blood pressure and provide a boost for our overall mental health and happiness. Good Mews Animal Foundation created its Golden Companions Program with this in mind, offering an adoption discount to senior citizens age 65 and up to pair them with senior pets looking for a […]

Nike Game Growers of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream

girls in dresses

It was a slam dunk this year for Mabry Middle Schoolers (and twins) Kate and Kenzie Wyman when they were named Nike Game Growers co-captains of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream for their work in helping promote girls sports through their idea called GEAR UP (Girls Everywhere Are Ready, Unleash Their Potential). Details: 2700 Jims Rd. […]

Young Men’s Service League

people with bags

No pandemic can stop the Young Men’s Service League. In 2021, amidst an era where creativity and flexibility are key, this group masks up to help the YMCA load more than 10,000 pounds of food boxes into delivery vans to feed members of the community in need, while at-home helpers made more than 1,000 craft […]

Abhijeet Ghosh Recognized for a National Finalist

boy and his project

Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public recognized Abhijeet Ghosh, an eighth grader at Dodgen Middle School, as one of the 30 national finalists in its MASTERS competition late last year. This STEM-focused event aims to inspire and recognize middle schoolers from across the country. broadcomfoundation.org/masters/winners-2020

16th Annual Adventures of Tappy Turtle Artist Challenge

Riya and Raina's artwork

Congrats to pint-sized preservationists Aniston and Seojun from Bells Ferry Elementary, and Riya and Raina from Mountain View Elementary (artwork featured above) who joined fourth and fifth grade winners in the 16th Annual Adventures of Tappy Turtle Artist Challenge with artwork featured in the 2021 Cobb County Watershed’s conservation coloring book. cobbstreams.org

Enjoy Bradley’s Bar & Grill Lemon Pepper Catfish

Fried catfish

Looking for casual, local fare? Head to Bradley’s Bar & Grill. Choose from delicious pub favorites like fried lemon pepper catfish fingers, served with Creole tartar sauce, their house firecracker slaw and a side of choice. Don’t forget to wash it down with a nice cold brew. Details: 4691 Lower Roswell Rd. bradleysbarandgrill.com

26 Thai Kitchen at The Battery

shrimp and vegetables

Another reason to love PH’EAST Food Hall: 26 Thai Kitchen at the Battery. Specifically, its Drunken Noodle, which comes overflowing with flat rice noodles drenched in spicy basil and oyster sauce, topped with Thai basil, crunchy carrots, bell peppers and onions, and finished with Thai chili, crispy basil and peppercorns. Details: 925 Battery Ave. SE., […]

Seed Kitchen and Bar

ravioli in a bowl

Ahh, summertime, when some of our favorite fresh ingredients return to the menu at Seed Kitchen and Bar. Think lemons and tomatoes—and indulge in both with the sweet and savory lemon ricotta ravioli with made-in-house ricotta and a bounty of fresh, local, heirloom tomatoes. Details: 1311 Johnson Ferry Rd., Ste. 504. seedkitchenandbar.com

Habitat for Humanity

2 people drilling a hole

Good news for hands-on humanitarians: Habitat for Humanity – North Central Georgia volunteer registration is live! Register online to view active build sites and home repair projects, then sign up to join at various dates and locations across North Georgia. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and COVID-19 precautions are in place. habitat-ncg.org/volunteer