I am enclosing the calendar for Gwinnett County for the remainder of 2009 this information is been provided by the Gwinnett post. You can find additional information at the Gwinnett Post Site, at:

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Sept. 3

BNI Network Central Group Meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. Sept. 3 at Dominick's of Buford, 22 Buford Village Way, No. 211. For more information, call 404-291-3742.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at Sugar Hill Church, 5091 Ga. Highway 20 in Sugar Hill. For more information, call 770-945-5092.

Sept. 5

The Home Depot and Ready Georgia, the emergency preparedness campaign of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, will host a workshop for children ages 5 to 12 from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 5 at all Hope Depot locations through Georgia. To find a store, visit www.homedepot.com.

Sept. 9

The Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Building, 75 Langley Drive, Second Floor, Conference Room A, in Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770-761-3020.

Reservations are required by Sept. 9 for those who would like to attend the BEAUTIFUL Birthday Bash. I Am BEAUTIFUL, a nonprofit organization that works to increase self-esteem and builds leadership skills in girls and women, will celebrate five years of service in Gwinnett with the event at 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Rhodes Jordan Community Center in Lawrenceville. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 404-545-9051 or visit www.iambeautiful.org.

A health fair focusing on seniors will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at the George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee. The fair is free and open to the public. For more information, call 770-8-580.

Sept. 10

A blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Chick-fil-A at Hamilton Mill, 65 Hamilton Mill Road in Buford. All donors will receive a free entree. For more information, call 678-482-6480.

Sugarloaf UMC will host an Alzheimer's Support Group from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at 1795 Old Peachtree Road in Duluth. The group is free of charge. For more information, contact Judy Malley at 770-995-0777 or judymalley@att.net.

Sept. 11

The city of Duluth and the Duluth Fall Festival will host a concert featuring the Swingin' Medallions with Critty Upchurch and Betty Sion from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 11 on the Duluth Town Green. Admission is free. Call Gin Willis at 770-490-6798 for more information.

An Alzheimer's Memory Walk garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Eastside Heritage Center, 2160 Fountain Drive in Snellville. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be grilled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with proceeds from the sale going to the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, call Pattie Page at 404-421-1955.

A community blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at Walmart 3245 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Suwanee. For more information, call 770-538-0500 or visit www.lifesouth.org.

The Gwinnett Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Glancy Rehabilitation Center, 3215 McClure Bridge Road in Duluth. The public is invited to attend this free meeting. For more information, call 678-312-6175 or e-mail shansen@gwinnettmedicalcenter.org.

The city of Winder will hold a memorial service at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the John O. Mobley Public Safety Building, 94 N. Broad St. in Winder. For more information, e-mail joan.mathews@cityofwinder.com.

Lawrenceville Academy will host Mom's Night Out from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11 at 225 Simonton Road SE in Lawrenceville. Activities will include shopping with different vendors, getting nails done or relaxing with a massage. Food will be provided by various caterers, and local businesses will offer their services at a discounted rate. For more information, call 770-962-8873.

Sept. 12

An Alzheimer's Memory Walk garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Eastside Heritage Center, 2160 Fountain Drive in Snellville. For more information, call Pattie Page at 404-421-1955.

Dacula Masonic Lodge will host its annual barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the lodge, just off Broad Street in downtown Dacula across from Dacula High School. Tickets are $7 and proceeds will benefit local families in need. For more information, e-mail denton_elkins@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

The Hamilton Mill Community Association will host the Hometown Heroes 5K and 1 mile fun run Sept. 12 at the Hamilton Mill pool, tennis and soccer areas on Hamilton Mill Parkway. The entry fee is $20 before Sept. 1 and $25 after that date. Proceeds from the event will benefit Gwinnett fire and police. For more information, visit www.active.com or call 678-343-8746.

I Am BEAUTIFUL, a nonprofit organization that works to increase self-esteem and builds leadership skills in girls and women, will celebrate five years of service in Gwinnett with its BEAUTIFUL Birthday Bash at 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Rhodes Jordan Community Center in Lawrenceville. The event is free and open to the public but reservation are required by Sept. 9. For more information, call 404-545-9051 or visit www.iambeautiful.org.

The Lawrenceville Kennel Club, in part with the American Kennel Club, will provide dog owners with tips on canine care from 12 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Discover Mills, Neighborhood 5, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. There will be a Meet the Breed area to provide information to those considering adoption, while current and future owners can learn from segments on obedience, dog safety and dogs and children. For more information, call 678-847-5000 or visit www.discovermills.com.

Shiloh High School will host its Heart Screen for Teens event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at 4210 Shiloh Road in Snellville. The cost is $58 per screen. For more information and to schedule an appointment, contact Cynthia Miller at cynt555@aol.com or by telephone at 678-793-1749.

Sept. 13

The Georgia Bridal Show will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Gwinnett Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. For more information, visit www.eliteevents.com.

The Northeast Georgia Civil War Round Table will hold its monthly meeting, including its annual ice cream social, at 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Gwinnett History Museum, 455 S. Perry St. in Lawrenceville. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.negacwrt.net or call 678-860-1347.

Sept. 14

Southern Wings Bird Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the REI store at the Mall of Georgia, 1600 Mall of Georgia Blvd., Suite 800 in Buford. Due to a scheduling conflict, the meeting has been moved from the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. The program, Binoculars and Scopes 101, will feature an REI Outreach Coordinator. For more information, visit www.geocities.com/southernwingsbc.

Sept. 16

The Community Council of Gwinnett County Networking Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Salvation Army at 3455 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. The fair is free to attend and open to the public. For more information, call Mary Williams at 770-925-1498 or e-mail hlmarywilliams@att.net.

Sept. 17

National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Button Gwinnett Chapter 1348, will host its September meeting at 12 p.m. Sept. 17 at John Boy's Restaurant, 3050 W. Main Street on Highway 78 in Snellville. Members, spouses, prospective members and friends are invited. Current and retired or former federal employees are eligible to join. Call Jo Anne Burgoyne at 770-921-3816 for further information.

Sept. 18

Seniors age 50 and older are invited to attend a Fun Day Picnic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Gwinnett Senior Center at Bethesda Park, 225 Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville. Cost is $2 per person and tickets will be available at the center of club meetings. For more information, call 770-564-4680.

A Kids' Night Out for those ages 6 to 10 will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 N. Bogan Road in Buford. Cost is $10 per person and those who attend should bring a swimsuit and towel. Registration is required. For more information, call 770-614-2060.

Sept. 19

The third annual Sterling Stampede 5K will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at Sterling on the Lake clubhouse, 7005 Lake Sterling Blvd. in Flowery Branch. A half-mile "Tree House Tot Trot" will begin at 8 a.m. Early registration is $20 for the 5K and $15 for the Tot Trot. Race-day registration is $20 for Tot Trotters and $25 for 5K runners. Proceeds will benefit My Sister's Place. For more information or to register, visit www.active.com or call Gail McGee at 678-267-3502.

A community blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Walmart at 3795 Ga. Highway 20 in Buford. For more information, call 770-538-0500 or visit www.lifesouth.org.

Discover Mills will host the fifth annual Lego Race Back to School beginning at 1 p.m. Sept. 19. Sign in will begin at 11 a.m. The mall is at 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. Fore more information, call 678-847-5243 or visit ww.discovermills.com.

Iron Horse Tavern, 29 Jones St. N.W. in Norcross, will host the event Yappy Hour to benefit Forgotten Animals Rescue from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19. Tickets are $10 at the door and will include a drink and a raffle ticket. For more information, call 678-921-9220.

Sept. 20

A community blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Episcopal Church of Saint Mary and Saint Martha of Bethany, 3805 Braselton Highway in Buford. For more information, call 770-538-0500 or visit www.lifesouth.org.

Sept. 23

Gwinnett Health and Human Services is sponsoring the Outback at Work Charity Lunch Sept. 23, with all proceeds to benefit Gwinnett County Senior Services via Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services, providing funding for Meals on Wheels and emergency assistance. For $15, order a delicious mixed-grill meal from Outback Steakhouse in Suwanee and have it delivered to work. For more information, contact Celia Moore at 770-822-8775 or celia.moore@gwinnettcounty.com to place a minimum order of ten lunches.

Sept. 26

A family fish off will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at Little Mulberry Park, 3855 Fence Road in Auburn. Cost is $6 per person or $10 for one adult and child under 12. Registration is required. For more information, call 770-614-2060.

Gwinnett park police, animal control staff and volunteer resource staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide tips on dog park safety from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at Ronald Reagan Park, 2777 Five Forks Trickum Road in Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770-822-8873.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in partnership with other community organizations, will host a Family Emergency Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at Creative Enterprises, Inc., 795 Hi Hope Road in Lawrenceville. Booths will include preparedness for kids, family history, education, budgeting, food storage and fire safety, as well as representatives from local colleges, Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department, Community Emergency Response Team, Jackson Electric and more. For mor einformation, contact Tina Maggert at 770-513-9667 or tina@maggerts.net.

Sept. 29

A community blood drive will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Bruster's at 3256 Buford Drive in Buford. For more information, call 770-538-0500 or visit www.lifesouth.org.

Sept. 30

Gwinnett Coalition Senior Issues Action Team is sponsoring its forum Connecting Parenting Resources for Relatives as Parents from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive in Buford. The forum is aimed at helping grandparents raising grandchildren in Gwinnett find answers to questions, connect with resources and gain support from other grandfamilies. The cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple. To register for the event, call Shawn Valadez at 770-822-8846.

Oct. 2

Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services will host Gwinnett's Great Days of Service on Oct. 2 and 3. For more information, e-mail Nicole Love at nicole@gwinnettcoalition.org or visit www.gwinnettgreatdaysofservice.org.

The Peachtree Ridge Foundation will host Blue Hawaii, the 2009 Foundation Fling, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Magnolia Hall, 2040 Sever Road in Lawrenceville. For more information on the auction, visit www.peachtreeridgefoundation.org or call Executive Director Jane Denton at 678-957-3166.

Oct. 6

Duluth Parks and Recreation will offer the Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 6 at Bunten Road Park, 3180 Bunten Road in Duluth. Materials are $29 for a workbook and a DVD. The class is limited to 15 students. Call 770-814-6981 for more information.

Oct. 10

Right to Hike Inc. will host the second annual Ella's 5K and Fun Run on Oct. 10 at The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford. The registration fee for the 5K is $25 and $15 for the fun run. Children 16 and younger can participate for $10. For more information, visit www.rightohikeinc.com.

Free entrepreneur training for women will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 at the Small Business Develop Center at 2530 Sever Road in Lawrenceville. Class size is limited and light refreshments will be served. For more information or to register, e-mail uaogreentie@aol.com.

Oct. 17

The city of Sugar Hill will host a Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at E.E. Robinson Park, 850 Level Creek Road in Sugar Hill. For more information, call 770-945-6716 or visit www.cityofsugarhill.com.

The 2009 City of Sugar Hill Volkswagen and Classic Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the top parking lot of E.E. Robinson Park, 850 Level Creek Road in Sugar Hill. The entrance fee is $20 and registration will begin at 9 a.m. Awards will be given out at 3:30 p.m. For more information on the classic car show, call Steve Soucie at 770-967-2934 or e-mail ssoucie1@charter.net. For more information on the Volkswagen car show, e-mail Billy Fry at vwbugshow@gmail.com.

Solid Foundation Youth Development Inc., a Snellville-based nonprofit organization, will hold its first H.A.C.K.E.R.S. Charity Golf Tournament at 9 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Sugar Hill Golf Course, 6094 Suwanee Dam Road in Sugar Hill. Fee is $80 per golfer. For more information, call 678-691-8267 or e-mail nesbut@msn.com.

Reduced tickets for the 7:05 p.m. Gwinnett Gladiators game Oct. 17 are available through the Gwinnett Gladiators Web site. $5 (less taxes) of each $15 ticket will benefit Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services. Order online at www.gwinnettgladiators.com. Click on Special Ticket Offers and enter the code FOGS1017 to purchase a ticket at the discounted rate. All orders must be placed by Oct. 14, and tickets will be available for pick up on game night at the Gladiators Will Call. For questions, call Keith Davis at 770-497-5112 or E-mail kdavis@gwinnettgladiators.com.

Oct. 19

The Snellville Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association's will hold its fourth annual golf tournament Oct. 19 at Cedar Lake Golf Club, 5720 Sharon Church Road in Loganville. Registration will begin at 8 p.m. and play will begin at 9. For more information, call 770-985-1322 or e-mail mfergus@bellsouth.net.

Oct. 22

Hemophilia of Georgia will host the 27th annual Hit 'Em for Hemophilia golf tournament on Oct. 27 at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton. Call Vic McCarty at 770-518-8272 for more information.

Oct. 24

Get Fit Lilburn, an event showcasing various forms of physical activity, is set for 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Old Town Lilburn and Lilburn City Park. For more information on this event, call 678-749-7777 or visit www.cityoflilburn.com.

A family day of play will be held at 8 a.m. Oct. 24 at Presentation Pointe Amphitheatre at Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 6950 Holiday Road in Buford. Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger. For more information, e-mail ron@milesbeyondevents.com.

Nov. 7

The 10th Annual Buford ACE Classic Cruise-In and Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at S & S Ace Hardware and Mower, 3400 Buford Drive, Suite 20 in Buford. The show will feature cars, motorcycles, rare rides, oldies DJ Mark Joseph, door prizes and free hot dogs. Call Joe Gagnon at 770-932-1458, e-mail jagagnon@ssacehardware.com or visit ssacehardware.com for more information.

Nov. 11

The Perimeter School's Veterans Day Program will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11 in the main auditorium of Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road in Duluth. The program includes the posting of the Colors, a tribute to veterans, a reading of essay contest winners and a featured speaker. For more information, contact the school office at 678-405-2300.

Nov. 28

The Pride of Dixie Antiques Market will return Nov. 28 to the North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court in Norcross. Buyers are welcome from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. $3 admission is good for the entire weekend. For more information, contact Holly or Linda at 770-279-9899 or visit www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

Nov. 29

The Pride of Dixie Antiques Market will return Nov. 29 to the North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court in Norcross. Buyers are welcome from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3 admission is good for the entire weekend. For more information, contact Holly or Linda at 770-279-9899 or visit www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

Dec. 5

The city of Sugar Hill will host the Sugar Hill Holiday Celebration from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Community Center and Town Green. For more information, call 770-945-6716 or visit www.cityofsugarhill.com.