Kids & Family

Fashion's Night Out, Shirley Sherrod Book Signing, and other Events on Thursday

There are a lot of events in Buckhead Thursday. Patch picks five ways to give back, shop, or network.

 

1. Head to the and hear from Jason Hennessey, a search engine optimization (SEO) expert and the CEO of EverSpark Interactive, an Atlanta-based interactive marketing agency.

The event starts at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

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2. Have fun at the fundraiser at Festivity clothing and accessories shop. The event starts at 5 p.m.

3. Stick with the stylish theme by attending at Lenox Square.

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The free event starts at 6 p.m. Gift bags will be given to the first 100 people who visit Guest Services on the main level of the mall.

4. Attend a book signing for the author of The Courage to Hope, How I Stood Up the Politics of Fear at the Buckhead .

Sherrod is the former U.S. Department of Agriculture official fired in 2010 on false allegations that she made racist remarks against white farmers.

The event starts at 7 p.m., but passes will be given out at the register with purchase of the book, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

5. Support a nonprofit that works with kids who have cancer by attending the at Ocean Prime Restaurant.

For a Day Foundation is committed to creating emotionally therapeutic experiences for children battling cancer and other blood disorders.

The event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $25 at the door.

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