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Avondale Estates Holy Week. Sunday to April 1. Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church, 3260 Covington Highway, Decatur. AvondaleEstates.org/DocumentCenter/View/2305.
■ Palm Sunday: The Music Department will present “The Glory of the Cross,” a Lenten cantata compiled by accompanist/ choir director MaryLynn Darden at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday.
■ Lunch Lifts: Noon-1 p.m. Monday to March 29. A light lunch will be served in The Gathering Place with a Lenten devotional. Guest speakers and lunch menu: AvondaleEstates.org/DocumentCenter/View/2305.
■ Maundy Thursday Service: 7 p.m. March 29 to remember the Passover with a Service of Holy Communion.
■ Good Friday Service: 7 p.m. March 30 to remember the Passion of Christ with a Service of Tenebrae.
■ Easter Sunday “Sunrise” Service and Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. April 1. The community is invited to join with members of Avondale Pattillo United Methodist and Columbia Presbyterian Churches on the front lawn of Avondale Pattillo UMC for this service. Then stay to enjoy a free pancake breakfast. The Easter Worship Service (to include the Sacrament of Holy Communion) will begin at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of Avondale Pattillo UMC.
Avondale Estates Easter Egg Hunt. 10 a.m. to noon March 31. Free. Willis Park, 51 Dartmouth Ave., Avondale Estates. Children up to age 10 are welcome.
Avondale Estates Dog Parade. 9:30-10:15 a.m. check-in/on-site registration, 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 31. Free. Pavilion, Willis Park, 51 Dartmouth Ave., Avondale Estates. Costumes are not required. Award categories include Best Costume, Best Owner/Dog Duo, Most Spirited/ Enthusiastic and Best Behaved. First 50 registered participants to check in will receive a free bag of goodies. Event will be rescheduled in case of rain. Register online by 3 p.m. March 30 and view list of rules: AvondaleEstates.org/DocumentCenter/View/2298.