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Weekend Planner: Cheers to the Wine Festival!

Do just sit around this weekend--Get Out and do something.

Here are some fun things to do this weekend. For a complete list of ideas, go to the Decatur/Avondale Estates Patch events calender.

Decatur Wine Festival. You can sample 350 wines and food from local restaurants. Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at the Decatur Court Square. $35. On Friday night, local galleries will kick off the festival with openings and receptions.

Agnes Scott Harvest Fest. The entire community is invited to this kid-friendly event at the college. 3 p.m. Friday. Free.

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Doggie Day. Bring your friends, family and dogs on a leash to see service dog demonstrations and dog training tips. There will be children's activities, too. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 755 Commerce Drive, in the parking lot behind DeKalb Medical.

Learn to be safe. The Decatur Heights neighborhood is holding a Safety and Home Security Event at the the Church at Decatur Heights at 735 Sycamore Drive, Decatur. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Free.

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PAWS in the Park Dog Walk and Fundraiser. Walk with or without your dog on the one-mile scenic route through Avondale Estates and support the no-kill animal shelter. 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Willis Park at 51 Dartmouth Ave., Avondale Estate. $25.

One Sweet Evening. This one-night coffee house benefits Decatur High School journalism. Musical entertainment will include White Chocolate, The Porch Bottom Boys and student musicians. Ticket includes desserts and beverages. 7 p.m. Saturday at North Decatur Presbyterian at 611 Medlock Road. $5.

Woodlands Garden workday. Tasks include planting 60 trees and shrubs, chopping firewood, cleaning up brush piles and putting wood chips on the trails.Β  9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Woodlands Garden is at 932 Scott Blvd. Free. If you're coming, RSVP to ruby@woodlandsgarden.org.

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