The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FAITH CALENDAR
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.
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