Frontier Days: Georgia Between the Wars.

Prepare for battle as Stone Mountain Park presents Frontier Days: Georgia Between the Wars. See live demonstrations and experience life before the Revolution. $9. stonemountainpark.com.

Villa Rossese Spring Show House

Make a day out of it! Drive an hour north to Montaluce in North Georgia's wine country to see the Villa Rossese Spring Show House. An elegant Tuscan villa fully decorated by a premier design firm. Thurs.- Sun. $15. All proceeds benefit the High Museum. montaluce.com.

Teen Spa Diva Day

Bring a budding beauty to Kai Med Spa this Saturday, and every Saturday in May, for an afternoon of pampering. The Teen Spa Diva event is perfect for prom and bat mitzvahs. 4:30-6:30pm. Alpharetta, Sandy Springs and Johns Creek. kaimedspa.com

Astronomy Week

This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.

"Beating the Odds" Fundraiser

Attend Students Without Mothers’ 5th Annual “Beating The Odds” Fundraiser. 6-9 p.m. Emory Conference Center and Hotel. Ron Clark, Disney’s 2000 American Teacher of the Year and founder of The Ron Clark Academy, will be speaking. $100.
770.724.0648, studentswithoutmothers.org.

Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark Book Discussion

Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark: The Queens of Drama and Suspense sign and discuss their new novels at the Atlanta History Center. 130 West Paces Ferry Road. gwtw.org

Cell Phones For Soldiers -- Alpharetta

Donate your cell phone with attached battery and any accessories to help Soldiers call home to their families.

Come out for an afternoon filled with fun! They will have a rockclimbing wall, football and basketball toss and much more sponsored by the United States Armed Forces.

May 10, 2008
12:00PM to 4:00PM
American Legion Post 201 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta

For additional information contact Erica Gravely at 770-912-5006.

Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour

Instead of bringing flowers to your mom this year why not bring mom to the flowers? Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour at Atlanta Botanical Garden opens their gates to share several spectacular gardens for Mother’s Day. $30. 10am-5pm. atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Race for the Cure

Pin on your pink ribbon. The Susan G. Komen Foundation hosts The 18th Annual Race for the Cure to aid in the fight against breast cancer. Atlantic Station. $25 and up. komenatlanta.org. 

Downtown Alpharetta Farmer's Market

Indulge in the fruits of spring labor at the Downtown Alpharetta Farmer’s Market. Stroll through the bazaar looking for homegrown eats. FREE. 8am-1:00pm. Old Roswell Street in Historic Alpharetta. alpharettafarmersmarket.com.