Upcoming

■ Chamblee Writers Group.

11 a.m. to noon Saturday. Free. Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee. For new writers and published authors, join the group to share and discuss your writing projects. events. DeKalbLibrary.org/event/3295752

■ First-time Homebuyers Workshop. Noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. Covington Library, 3500 Covington Highway, Decatur. Learn how to go from renter to homeowner with Realtor Kesha Bunting. This program provides first-time homebuyers with guidance through the homebuying process and identifies the basic steps to homeownership. Light refreshments will be served. Register: 404-508-7180 or events. DeKalbLibrary.org/event/3199257

■ Beginner Crochet Class.

1-2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Clarkston Library, 951 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston. Learn how to read a pattern and to crochet several stitches. Make a hat or scarf that you can take home. Supplies will be provided. Support is by the Friends of the Clarkston Library. Register: 404-5087175 or events.DeKalbLibrary.org/event/3184962

■ Financial Independence - Not Dependence - Workshop.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Free. Lithonia-Davidson Library, 6821 Church St., Lithonia. This workshop, in collaboration with the city of Lithonia, is designed to help participants solve their dayto-day financial challenges and ultimately achieve financial independence. 770-482-3820, events. DeKalbLibrary.org/event/3166998

■ Truck or Treat. 5-9 p.m. Thursday. Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. During this final Food Truck Thursday of the season by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, listen to live music by Yacht Rock Schooner from 6-9 p.m. There also will be costume contests and trick or treating. DunwoodyGa.gov

■ National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26. Dunwoody Police Department, 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. Drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs or over-thecounter medication. The following items will not be accepted: needles/sharps, syringes with needles, thermometers, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, personal care products, empty containers, inhalers, medical equipment and hydrogen peroxide. DunwoodyGa.gov, deaDiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/TakeBack