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■ Northside Hospital Cancer Institute’s Smoking/Tobacco Cessation Classes. Six weeks beginning today to Oct. 15 and Nov. 12 to Dec. 17. Led by certified facilitators from the American Lung Association, these classes are designed to educate participants about the hazards of smoking and using tobacco products, the benefits of quitting and the strategies and skills to cope with urges. Behavioral therapists, nutritionists and respiratory therapists will provide support and guidance. Participants will receive nicotine replacement therapy (if qualified) and a hard copy curriculum with a meditation CD. Afternoon classes are available at all three Northside Hospital campuses in Atlanta, Canton and Cumming, with evening classes also available in Atlanta and Cumming. Lunch or dinner is provided. Online classes also are available upon request. 404-780-7653 or SmokingCessation@northside.com. Register: northside.com/2019-Built-to-QuitClass-Registration
■ “Big the Musical” by ACT1 Theater. Opens Friday through Sept. 29 (no show on Saturday). 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. ACT1 Theater (inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church), 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. ACT1Theater.com. Tickets: act1.simpletix.com
■ Autrey Mill Family Farm Festival. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free for all ages. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. With the Johns Creek Historical Society, there will be heritage crafts, cooking, talks, music, tours, games and goats. Concessions will be sold for cash or card. 678-366-3511, AutreyMill.org/ family-farm-festival