Kids Atlanta - November 02, 2009

Eat Wave

The Empty Bowl Project

In your kiddo’s wildest fantasy, broccoli is banned and mac ’n’ cheese is a food group.

But for some less fortunate, having anything to eat is a dream.

Help serve the hungry with The Empty Bowl Project, organized by the nonprofit Open Hand. You can participate in two easy (and fun) ways.

One: For $12, paint a ceramic soup bowl at Wired & Fired. Brilliant colors, stamps, and stencils are at your disposal.

Two: Buy a bowl for $20 on select days at Murphy’s restaurant and fill it with a signature soup (think roasted eggplant and tomato with spicy croutons). You keep the bowl; Open Hand uses the proceeds to fight hunger and deliver healthy meals to those affected by critical illness.

That’s food for thought.

Bowl painting through November 15 at Wired & Fired, 994 Virginia Avenue, Virginia Highland (404-885-1024 or wiredfired.com). Lunches take place November 18 and 19, 11 a.m., at Murphy’s, 997 Virginia Avenue, Virginia Highland (404-872-0904 or murphysvh.com). For more information, go to projectopenhand.org.

RUN
Zooma 5K and Half Marathon
What: The women’s race through downtown Atlanta raises adrenaline with activities for expectant and new moms (with kids under 2), mothers and daughters, and more.
Why: You feel the need for speed.
When: Sun., 7:30 a.m.
Where: Atlantic Station, 245 18th St., Midtown (404-876-2616). Register online at zoomarun.com.

JIGGLE
Baby Loves Disco
What: Family dance blowout (for ages 7 and under) hits the floor with a pajama party theme.
Why: It’s a jammy jam.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Loft, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Midtown. Tickets online at babylovesdisco.com.

EXPLORE
Cagle’s Corn Maize
What: Navigate a twisty-turny cornfield and wind down with a farm tour, bonfire, and hayride.
Why: Fun is in season.
When: Thru Nov. 15. Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Cagle’s Dairy, 355 Stringer Rd., Canton (770-345-5591).

  Crafty, Hands On, Lunch Spot