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Get Out: Weekend Events

Pots and plants, dog grooming, a 5K run/walk and more.

Business After Hours

When/Where: Thursday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., , 4900 Chedworth Drive, Stone Mountain.

Why Go: Open to the community, Business After Hours is an event that allows guests to mingle and network with 50 to 80 professionals. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available, and golfers can also participate in a nine-hole golf event beforehand at 3 p.m.

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Pricing: $10 per person, and $20 to $25 for the golf event (price of the business event included).

Tucker Middle School Health Fair and 5K Run/Walk

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When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 a.m., , 2160 Idlewood Road, Tucker.

Why Go: The Picture of Health Foundation is having its first annual 5K run/walk at Tucker Middle to raise funds for childhood obesity. Open to all ages, the 5K will jumpstart the event, and a health fair will take place afterward with posture screenings, diabetes screenings, dental health checks, flu shots and more.

Pricing: $30 for adults and $10 for students under 18 on day of race. The health fair is free.

Women's Market in Old Town

When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Jackie Brown Essentials, 94 Main Street, Lilburn.

Why Go: Jackie Brown Essentials and the are holding the first monthly women's market this weekend. With about a dozen lady vendors, the open-to-the-public market will have artsy items for sale including windchimes, designer T-shirts, purses, fabric art, jewelry and more.

Pricing: Free to browse.

Stone Mountain Historic Society Open House and Pot & Plant Sale

When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Wells Brown House, 1036 Ridge Avenue, Stone Mountain.

Why Go: The Stone Mountain Historic Society is holding an open house with a fall plant sale of Japanese maples, perennials, annuals and more. Guests can tour the 1870s Wells Brown House and its gardens, in addition to trying the wine and cheese.

Pricing: A $10 donation is requested.

Mini-Grooming Sessions at AARF Pet Central

When/Where: Sunday, Sept. 25, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., AARF Pet Central, 6570 James B. Rivers Drive, Stone Mountain.

Why Go: Every doggie needs to be occasionally pampered and clean, and AARF is offering mini-grooming sessions with a professional groomer. Bring the pup in for a bath, nail trim, ear cleaning and anal gland cleaning.

Pricing: Costs range frm $25 to $45 for most dogs. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged by emailing info@aarfpetcentral.com.

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