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Continued from page 21 on nutritional challenges for seniors, proper eating, portion control, food safety and much more. Cost is $5 for Cobb residents; $6 for nonresidents. North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 S. Main St., Acworth 30101. To register learn more, call 770-975-7740 or visit cobbcounty.org.

Spring Container Gardens

Wednesday, Mar. 28, 1-3 p.m.

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Terri Carter with Cobb County/UGA Cooperative Extension Services leads a hands-on class on how easy it is to create your own spring container garden containing lettuce, greens and herbs. Terri will also bring seeds for planting and demonstrate how to make a healthy salad dressing for your container-grown greens. Bring one large garden container and three plants (lettuces and herbs). Free; registration required. Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs St., Suite 100, Marietta, 30064. Call 770-5285355 to get details and register, or visit cobbcounty.org.

Special Events

Rescue Dog Olympics considered income, but can be used to pay for supportive services. Call 404.751.2255 for details.

Saturday, Mar. 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Here’s a festival to celebrate rescue dogs and their forever families! It’s a fun-filled day with competitions that include toss and fetch, lure chase and an agility course. There are events like the St. Paw-trick’s Day Dog costume contest and a pet rescue fashion show. Admission is free, and all leashed dogs are welcome. BrookRun Park, 4770 Peachtree Road, Dunwoody 30338. Visit rescuedogolympics.com to get the details.

The Model Train Show

Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 17 & 18. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Piedmont Division of the National Model Railroad Association sponsors the show and will raffle off a complete train layout with Digital Command Control. Visitors can view old or new trains and shop from the more than 250 model train dealer tables. The public is invited to bring excess model railroad equipment to sell at the White Elephant tables. Admission for both days is a one-time charge of $10 for adults; ages 12 and under get in free, as do scouts and service members. Cobb Galleria, Exhibition Hall A, 2 Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta 30339. Get details at themodeltrainshow.com.

ShamRockin’ for a Cure

Saturday, Mar. 24, 7 p.m.

It’s a party with a purpose. You’ll help support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation while you enjoy a night filled with music, delicious foods and adult beverages as well as silent and live auctions. Early bird tickets are $105 and increase to $115 as the event gets closer. This event is for people 21 and older only. Verizon Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Pkwy., Alpharetta 30009. Contact Ginny Conrad at 404-325-6973 or vconrad@cff.org , or visit shamrockinforacure.com to find out more.

Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival

Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 24 & 25. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Now in its fourth year, Brookhaven celebrates the Cherry Blossom Festival in Blackburn Park with live entertainment, an artist market, a food court, classic car show, 5K race and more. Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd., Brookhaven 30319. For more info, go to brook.splashfestivals.com.

Celebrate the Plate 2018

Saturday, Apr. 7, The 4th annual Casino Night is presented by the Meals on Wheels Young Professionals Board. Individual tickets are $65. Paris on Ponce, 716 Ponce de Leon Pl., Atlanta 30306. For details, visit mealsonwheelsatlanta.org or email Lbejarano@ mealsonwheelsatlanta.org.