Barbara Dooley

"Stories from Childhood," a storytelling series in which prominent Athenians share how their childhood experiences have affected their adult success, kicks off with Barbara Dooley, motivational speaker, well-received author, cancer survivor and wife of Hall of Fame football coach Vince Dooley. The series continues with Epting Events founder Lee Epting on July 20, Darius Weems of Darius Goes West on July 20, Project Safe executive director Joan Prittie on Aug. 3, Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty president Charlie Upchurch on Aug. 10, and UGA Vice President of Student Affairs Victor Wilson on Aug. 17. Proceeds from the series support Children First, Inc., a local organization dedicated to promoting safe homes for children in times of family crisis.

3 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.childrenfirst-inc.org