RaceTrac Donates Coffee Proceeds to Parkinson's Research

1. RaceTrac fueling stations are holding a "Coffee for a Cause" event throughout the week as part of its commitment to raising more than $100,000 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Proceeds from all coffee and specially marked World’s Finest Chocolate bars sold will be donated to the foundation. Guests will also have the opportunity to donate at the counter or online at http://www.michaeljfox.org/racetrac. Local Racetrac locations including one and and .

2. As part of the City of Marietta's effort to help residents better understand the various boards and committees of the city, the Web site offers its "Get to Know" feature. This time, the site features the . Go to the article here.

3. The has an agenda work session scheduled for 9 a.m. on the third floor board room at .

4. For other civic duty enjoyment, the Cobb County Planning Commission will have a work session at 1:30 p.m. . The Transit Advisory Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 463 Commerce Park Drive.

5. Today is Red Hat Society Day in honor of the society that spontaneously formed a decade ago in honor of women. Those over the age of 50 are among the Red Hatters, while those under the age of 50 are Pink Hatters.