Grand Re-opening at Buffalo Wild Wings

When/Where: Friday, 4 – 6 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings, 5000 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Hiram

Why Go: Celebrate and support a local business in its newly renovated restaurant; they will be offering free wings for a year to the first 50 guests in line for the restaurant’s 4 p.m. re-opening.

Pricing: Free admission; must pay for meal.

More Info: www.buffalowildwings.com or call 770-439-3744

Paulding County River of Life

When/Where: Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m., sponsored by Dallas First United Methodist Church, 141 East Memorial Drive, Dallas

Why Go: Support your local community by assisting the elderly, handicapped and less fortunate citizens of Paulding County with home repairs. Great way to lift esteem for you and the recipients of this good will.

Pricing: Free—just a little elbow grease

More Info: www.dallasfirstumc.org or call 770-443-2230

Blood Drive to Save a Life

When/Where: Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at TSYS, 1990 Vaughn Road, Kennesaw

Why Go: Blood donors can save a life for just one hour of their time.

Pricing: Free

More Info: www.redcrossblood.org/southern or call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Backyard Birding

When/Where: Friday, 10 a.m., at Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw

Why Go: Classroom and field study for anyone who enjoys watching birds. Learn what flowers and trees you can plant to attract birds, habitats and food preferences.

Pricing: $15

More Info: www.smithgilbertgardens.com or call 770-919-0248

Attach of the Killer Tomato Festival

When/Where: Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. at JCT.Kitchen, 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 18, Atlanta

Why Go: Enjoy food and drinks from some of the South’s best chefs while benefiting Georgia Organics, a nonprofit working to integrate healthy, locally grown food into the lives of all Georgians.

Pricing: $70 admission

More Info: www.jctkitchen.com/tomatofest or call 404-355-2252. Tickets can be purchased through the website