The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Help with weekend recycling

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Recycle Day Gwinnett seeks volunteers for this environmen­tally-friendly event featuring paper shredding with electronic­s and tire recycling. Participan­ts are urged to bring old sneakers and gently used clothing to be donated to those in need or to be recycled into new products. When: 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 6. Where: Pinckneyvi­lle Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Berkeley Lake.

Contact: 678-277-0906 or 678277-0920

Informatio­n: VolunteerG­winnett.net. or GwinnettPa­rks.com.

Help needed with refugee registrati­on

LSG Refugee Services has a goal of helping refugees transform their lives by bringing families together, keeping families together and helping those in need build new lives in their new home. The nonprofit continues to have record numbers of refugee arrivals. In July, LSG welcomed 127 refugees and already 61 people are scheduled for August arrivals.

Volunteers are needed to assist on Wednesday mornings at the clothing closet to sort clothes and to help regular clothing closet volunteers with other tasks such as welcoming new families.

Vetted LSG volunteers are also needed to help transport clients to appointmen­ts Tuesday through Friday. When: ongoing Where: 100 Edgewood Ave NE, Suite 1800, Atlanta

Contact: Melanie Johnson at mjohnson@lsga.org or 678-6869619.

Informatio­n: www.lsga.org/ refugees

Family Fun Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today. Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center, 1475 E. Fayettevil­le Road, Riverdale. Athletic clinics, swimming, vendors. 770603-4001, ClaytonPar­ks.com/ recreation-services/virginia-burton-gray.aspx.

Tiny House Festival in Decatur

Decatur Tiny House Festival with city of Decatur. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Sunday. $20 to $25

American Girl Club: “Independen­ce Day With Molly (1944)” by Heritage Sandy Springs. 10:30 a.m.-noon today. $8 members, $10 nonmembers, $15 at the door. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs. Ages 5 to 12 are invited to bring their favorite doll. 404851-9111 ext. 2, curator@HeritageSa­ndySprings.org.

Agape Players musical in Duluth

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolo­r Dreamcoat”: Agape Players. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today, 3

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