►Out & about

synchronize with the performers in a series of magical scenes. Part of the 2019-2020 Georgia Tech Arts season. Tickets are $15-25. Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive, Atlanta 30332. For tickets and info, call the box office at 404-894-9600 or visit arts.gatech.edu.

A Night in Russia

Saturday, March 28, 7:30-10 p.m. Presented by Transamerica Foundation, this is a blockbuster musical tour of Russia, including Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2. Chattahoochee High School’s finest young musicians will be incorporated into the concert. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30097. Go to johnscreeksymphony.org for tickets and more info.

Classes & Community Events

Organic Gardening

Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. Join UGA Gwinnett County Agricultural Agent Timothy Daly to learn the basics of organic gardening. Registration requested. Gwinnett County Public Library, Peachtree Corners Branch, 5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092. Register at gwinnettpl.org/calendar. Get details at 770-978-5154 or gwinnettpl.org.

Junior Geologists at Big Trees Preserve

Friday, March 13, 9-10:30 a.m. Spend some time creek side under the big, beautiful trees at Big Trees Preserve. The pebbles at Big Trees contain a lot of mica—nature’s glitter! We’ll decorate egg cartons for your budding rock collection. Free and open to all ages; registration requested. Big Trees Preserve, 7645 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 30350. Register at registration.sandyspringsga.gov.

NOWAMOM Spring/Summer Consignment Sale

Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Find everything your grandkids need for Spring and Summer. Go to the website for an early bird pass and get in at 8 a.m. Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. More at NowamomSale.org.

Fix-a-Leak

Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. Learn steps you can take to save water, and how small changes add up to significant savings each year. Every attendee receives a free indoor/outdoor water conservation kit. Presented by the Gwinnett County Water Department. Gwinnett County Public Library, Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville 30043. For more GCPL events, visit gwinnettpl.org.

Local Snakes and Amphibians

Thursday, March 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Lost Corners Preserve has a mature second growth forest, a natural springhead, an ephemeral bog and perineal stream. It’s a great place to view the plants and wildlife of the area, including frogs and snakes. Learn about the varieties of snakes that currently—and used to—live here. Open to all ages; registration requested. Donations are appreciated. Lost Corner Preserve 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs 30328. To register, visit friendsoflostcorner.org.

Big, Stupid Parking Lot Carnival

Saturday, March 28, 3-8 p.m. The adults-only carnival is a fund-raiser for Dad’s Garage Theatre. In addition to rides, street performers, food and lots of beer, there will be “performance” booths manned by Dad’s Garage improvisers, like Redneck Wine Tasting, Battle Shots and Bad Caricatures. Tickets start at $12. Dad’s Garage, 569 Ezzard Street, Atlanta 30312. Details and tickets at dadsgaragecarnival.com.

Shows & Festivals

The Model Train Show

Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitors can view old or new model trains and shop from the more than 250 vendors. The show is sponsored by the Piedmont Division of the National Model Railroad Association. There will be an operating layout, door prizes and a raffle. Admission is $10 for adults, free for ages 8 and under; parking at Cobb Galleria Centre is $5. Cobb Galleria, 2 Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta 30339. Tickets and details are available at themodeltrainshow.com.

Water Drop Dash 5K & Kids Fun Run

MARGY MANCHESTER

Resident since 2006

“I’ve been involved with the community since 1960 and I was on the very first board here at Saint Anne’s Terrace. It’s a beautiful part of town and the best part about living here is the wonderful family atmosphere in which everyone gets along.”

Saturday, March 21, 7 a.m. The 5K is held along a fast and flat course beside the Chattahoochee River. Afterward, stay for a celebration with music, giveaways and fun activities. Registration is $35, or $45 on the day of the race; Kid’s Fun Run cost is $15. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075. Visit chattnaturecenter.org for more info.

ShamRockin’ for a Cure

Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m. Enjoy a night of music, good food and drinks while helping support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. There will be silent and live auctions, too. This event is for people 21 and older only. Early bird tickets are $105; the cost increases to $115 as the event gets closer. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Pkwy., Alpharetta 30009. Get tickets and more info at shamrockinforacure.com.

Brookhaven Cherry Blossom 5K & Festival

5K is on Saturday, March 21; festival is on Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29. Plans are underway for the 2020 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom celebrations. Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd., Brookhaven 30319. For updates, go to brookhavenga. gov/festival or facebook.com/ BrookCherryFest.

Health Fairs, Open Houses and More

Iora Primary Care has planned several Wednesday events in the metro Atlanta area to share health information and introduce their services to the community. Refreshments provided.

Marietta Health Fair

March 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

280 Cobb Parkway, Marietta 30060

Diabetic Chew & Chat

March 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

4424 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker 30084

Metro Open House

March 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

2685 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta 30315

A Healthier You!

March 18, 2:30-4 p.m.

4850 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville 30044

Spring into Health!

March 25, 12-2 p.m.

3527 Memorial Drive, Decatur 30032

For more information, visit ioraprimarycare.com.