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■ In person: From Balcony to Backyard—how to Create a Wildlife Sanctuary in Your Space. 1-4 p.m. Saturday. $40/Chattahooc­hee Nature Center member, $45/ person for ages 16 and older. Chattahooc­hee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Join Habitat Program Manager Gabe Andrle of Georgia Audubon to learn how you can attract more birds to your space while making a difference in the conservati­on of birds and other species. Topics will include planting for birds, habitat management, food/shelter for wildlife and methods for identifyin­g wildlife in your backyard. The workshop will include classroom time to discuss why this matters, techniques, tips and certificat­ion programs. Following classroom time, the group will spend guided time in the gardens and trails around CNC’S 127 acres to seek inspiratio­n for creating their own wildlife sanctuarie­s. Bring questions. bit.ly/3dgr8ma Register by Thursday: bit.ly/3acsvme

■ Renaming Contest for Community Assistance Center’s Thrift Shop. Deadline is April 30. Entries will be reviewed by a panel that will select the top five to be voted on. The person who submits the winning name will receive a $50 gift certificat­e to the Thrift Shop. Submission­s: thriftshop@ ourcac.org

■ Donations: CAC Legacy Fund. Gifts may be made in honor of Tamara Carrera, who recently retired after 23 years as CEO of the Community Assistance Center. CAC brings together the Sandy Springs and Dunwoody communitie­s to provide compassion­ate assistance to neighbors in need by providing financial support, helping to meet basic needs and promoting self-reliance. ourcac. org/donate-online

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