Patch Get Out: Carnival, Meet Barbie, and Get Running!

1. OLA Spring Stampede 5K/Fun Run/Tot Trot Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church is hosting it's second annual Spring Stampede this Friday. If you're feeling athletic, do the whole 5k, or jog along to the one mile Fun Run. There's also a Tot Trot just for the kiddies! Open to all!

When: Date: April 29, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Where: Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 1350 Hearst Drive NE, Atlanta GA  30319 Contact: 404-606-2215 khall@olaspringstampede.org Price: $20.00 Info: 1 mile starts at 6:15, 5K at 6:45 and Tot Trot will follow the 5K. Great prizes for winners, medals for 1st-3rd place in 14 age groups. Plenty of food, fluids and entertainment after the race. All registered runners will be entered into the raffle: prizes include Braves Tickets and 2 Round Trip Tickets on AirTran! For more information and to register visit www.olaspringstampede.org.

2. Big Peach 5k It's that time again! The Big Peach Running Co. runapalooza is here again! Break out those old running shoes and join the stampede bright and early at 8 a.m.!

Where: , 3881 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 When: April 30, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.  Contact: 404-816-8488 todd@bigpeachrunningco.com Price: Timed $30. Untimed $25 Info: Start Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA Station.  Fund raiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Team In Training-GA Chapter.  Walker friendly at 15 min/mile pace, stroller friendly, dog friendly too! Free entry with $75.00 Nike purchase. (Offer valid at time of purchase only.)

3. DIVA & DOLL DAY Bring your little diva to meet Barbie at The Little House of Art's Diva & Doll Day! She'll get to show of her best clothes, get made up by Barbie with nail painting, strut herself on the runway, and more!

 Where: , 1418 Dresden Dr NE Ste 110, Atlanta, GA 30319 When: Sunday May 1, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Contact: 404-814-1910 littlehouseofart@gmail.com Website:  http://www.thelittlehouseofart.com  Price: $25

4. Treasure Bingo Fun for seniors at Lynwood Recreaction Center and Park: BINGO!! Enjoy a good game with your friends, and show them who is Bingo champion.

Where: , 3360 Osborne Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 When: April 4, 2011 / May 2, 2011 / June 6, 2011 / July 4, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Contact:  404-303-2100 http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/parks/pdf/2011SpringGuide.pdf Price: $1 first card/(additional cards $.50 ea.) Info: For ages 50 and older. 

5. St. James Preschool Carnival Serious fun for the little ones at St. James Preschool! Moonwalk, cake walk, play on the train, pony rides, and more!

Where: , 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 When: April 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Info: http://www.stjamesatlanta.org/event/preschool-carnival-april-25