The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

FAITH CALENDAR

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Caribbean American festival: Wave your Caribbean country’s flag, participat­e in a line dance, have your face painted, watch the crowning of the May Queen and more during this cultural event. A donation of $5 is suggested; raffle tickets for a 55” flat screen television, digital camera and more will be available for purchase.

11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 20.$5 donation. St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2833 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur. 404-241-7711. sainttimot­hys.com

Pool party: All will be invited to Dunwoody Pool Day at the J, which features children’s games, music, dancing and free treats for kids. During the pool party, food and drinks will be available for purchase at the outdoor cafe.

12-2 p.m. May 21. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.

Appreciati­on dinner: Donald Cochran, WYZE 1480 AM Gospel Radio on-air personalit­y and program director, will be honored during an appreciati­on dinner celebratin­g his nearly 40-year career, plus honor his dedication to service, teaching and helping the community. 5 p.m. May 27. Free. Mount Patmos Baptist Church, 2207 Candler Road, Decatur. 404284-8905.

Jazz Friday: This month’s installmen­t of First Friday at First, an ongoing jazz concert series, will feature Alex Lattimore.

6-9 p.m. June 2. $15. First Congregati­onal Church of Atlanta, 125 Ellis St. NE, Atlanta. 404-659-6255, firstchurc­hatl.org.

Recovery weekend: Explore the spiritual practice of recovery and the drain of unhealthy dependence during a weekend program. Sessions will be hosted by Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author of “Recovery: The Sacred Art.” An Erev Shabbat d’var Torah will be held.

7:30-9 p.m. June 9. Free. Also: 3 p.m. June 10. $18$50. Required registrati­on. Congregati­on Bet Haverim, 2074 Lavista Road, Atlanta. 404-315-6446, congregati­onbethaver­im.org.

Flower and arts festival: The 11th anniversar­y of the Flower, Garden and Liturgical Arts Festival will feature a presentati­on on container gardening, flower arranging demonstrat­ions and a showcase of the garden areas around the church campus. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 23-24. Saint James Episcopal Church, 260 Warwoman Road, Clayton. 706782-6179, stjamescla­yton.org.

Have an event you’d like to publicize? Send an email with all event details, a contact phone number and photo (if available) in the body to: ajcfaithca­lendar@gmail.com. You can also post your event at ajc.com/calendars.

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