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World Changers Church International to Distribute 3,000 Thanksgiving Dinners

Submitted by Don Buckindail, Director of Digital Operations
Saturday, November 23rd, 2013, 8:00am

World Changers Church International to Distribute 3,000

Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes to Local Families

 

5th Annual ‘Thanksgiving Feeding Families’ Event to Help Ease the Financial

Burden of the Holiday Season

 

WHAT:              World Changers Church International (WCCI) members and volunteers will distribute 3,000 Thanksgiving boxes to local families. Each box will contain all of the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, including a turkey. WCCI will send buses into underserved communities to pick up local families in need of transportation.

 

WHEN:             Saturday, November 23, 2013

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Eat at Chili's to support Wounded Warrior Project

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, November 8th, 2013, 5:05am
Eat at Chili's to support Wounded Warrior Project

(WXIA) -- In honor of Veterans Day, Chili's is giving customers an easy way to support the Wounded Warrior Project.

On Sunday, Nov. 10, Chili's diners have the option of donating 10 percent of their checks to the charity, which supports injured military personnel and veterans.

Simply download the flyer from the Chili's website and present it to a server to make a donation.

Vets and military members who eat at Chili's on Veterans Day -- Monday, Nov. 11 -- will be treated to free entrées.

Visit chilis.com to find your nearest Chili's.

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Commissioner Pitts Joins Seniors in Halloween Celebration

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Tuesday, November 5th, 11:18 am
Commissioner Pitts Joins Seniors in Halloween Celebration

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- H. J. C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility participant Sallie Clemmons joins Fulton County District 2 At-Large Commissioner Robb Pitts for a photo as Commissioner Pitts greeted seniors during Bowden’s Annual Halloween Line Dance Jamboree.

The celebration included some seniors wearing costumes as they proved that Halloween is not just for kids. The celebration also included a pumpkin-carving contest.

The Housing and Human Services Department, Office of Aging works to help seniors to age-in-place and maintain a high quality of life. For more information about Fulton County senior multipurpose facilities and senior centers, call the Fulton County STARline at 404-613-6000.

 

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Fulton County observes Fire Prevention Week

Submitted by AprilMajors on Sunday, October 6th, 1:53 pm
Fulton County observes Fire Prevention Week

ATLANTA -- Fulton County’s Fire Rescue Department is holding several events in the community as a part of Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2013. This year’s theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires!”

According to the National Fire Protection Association, two of every five home fires start in the kitchen. Residents are encouraged to learn more about how they can prevent kitchen fires.

Join Fulton Fire Rescue at one of the following events:

  • Monday, October 7 – 10 a.m. - 1p.m., Harriet G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility.  Event will include the Fire Engine, Information Booth, and Fire Safety House Demonstration. 

 

  • Tuesday, October 8 – 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-  Southwest Regional Library, Information Booth Fire Truck Demonstration.

 

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Fulton's Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility to Celebrate 11 Years of Fellowship and Fun

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Thursday, September 5th, 12:39 pm
Fulton's Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility to Celebrate 11 Years of Fellowship and Fun

The Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility will celebrate 11 years of fellowship and fun for Fulton County Seniors.  The Friends of Mills will host a luncheon on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Hall. Following the luncheon, participants will enjoy trivia games and cake. The Fulton County facility, named for Atlanta native and community activist Helene S. Mills, opened on Tuesday, September 17, 2002.   The Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility is located at 515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia. 

Open from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, the facility offers a low cost breakfast and lunch, classes and social activities, aerobics/arthritis therapy, aquatics and other services that enrich the minds, bodies and spirits of seniors age 55 and over.  All Fulton County seniors are eligible to use the facility regardless of where they live.

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5,000 Fulton residents eat their veggies in 2013 thanks to Fulton Fresh

Submitted by AprilMajors on Friday, August 30th, 11:04 am
5,000 Fulton residents eat their veggies in 2013 thanks to Fulton Fresh

ATLANTA -- The Fulton Fresh Mobile Farmers Market marked the end of its successful third season on August 28 with a community celebration attended by more than 200 residents.

“This has been our most successful year so far,” said Menia Chester, Director of Fulton County Cooperative Extension. “We were able to provide nutrition education and fresh produce to approximately 5,000 residents living in communities with limited access to mainstream grocery stores.”

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Fulton Fresh Mobile Farmers Market ends third season Aug. 28

Submitted by AprilMajors on Thursday, August 22nd, 8:02 am
Fulton Fresh Mobile Farmers Market ends third season Aug. 28

ATLANTA -- On Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m., Fulton County Cooperative Extension will celebrate the successful third season of the Fresh Mobile Farmers Market. This year alone, the program provided 19.2 tons of fresh produce to more than 4,800 residents in 16 Fulton County communities. . 

The celebration will take place at Mount Vernon Baptist Church located at 441 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, and is open to all residents.

Fulton Fresh was founded in 2011 as part of Fulton County’s continuous effort to address health disparities. Communities served by the seasonal program benefit from the delivery of fresh produce, nutrition education and were taught how to prepare tasty, healthy meals with the produce they receive. 

Information about Cooperative Extension and other county services will be available as well as healthy treats and fresh produce from the Fulton Fresh Mobile Farmer’s Market.

For more information, call 404-332-2400.

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