Seven Hills, a home community in Paulding County, will sponsor the first annual Charity Event Weekend for The Special Olympics May 15-17.
All proceeds for the event, which will include a corn hole tournament, a 5K/10K and a tennis tournament, will go to The Special Olympics Georgia.
The Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training competition in Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Athletes share gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community. The Special Olympics bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted and respected.
The Charity Event Weekend will give participants an opportunity to view a Seven Hills Community model home while supporting The Special Olympics. Aside from its world-class amenities, the community offers its own tennis pro and an Activities Director, who schedules many events to bring neighbors in the community together.
First annual Charity Event Weekend Schedule:
Friday, May 16 (Events begin at 5 p.m.)
Corn Hole Tournament: The winners will be crowned "Best Corn Hole Duo in the County."
Professional Tennis Exhibition: This exhibition will feature Seven Hills' very own Les Hudson, accompanied by Grayson Blanchette and Cristian Lopez.
Local vendors will be selling food and drink during both events.
Saturday, May 17
10K (begins at 8:30 a.m.)/5K (begins at 9 a.m.): In this race or un-timed "fun run," participants will run through the Seven Hills community.
Seven Hills Charity Event Weekend Tennis Tournament (begins at 9 a.m.): The tournament will last until only one team is left standing.
Silent Auction (all day): Gift certificates and items from your favorite Atlanta spots will be available for bidding.
Games, contests, face painting, bounce houses and food from local vendors will be on Seven Hill grounds during all events. \
Directions:
Take I-75 to Glade Road (Exit 278). Turn left. At the third light (Hwy 92), turn right. At Hwy 41, turn right. Pass Hwy 92 and turn left at light on Cedarcrest Rd. Seven Hills is approximately five miles on the right.
For more information, visit the Seven Hills website or call 770-975-6605 (Office), 404-944-0941 (Gregg Shelton) or 404-805-3001 (Carla Ford).
