Special Events
Homebuyers seminars. In conjunction with Fairfield Mortgage and RE/MAX Executives, Atlanta, Northlake Mall will host a free Summer Seminar Series.?These workshops, intended to arm homebuyers with all the facts of the new tax incentives and other new mortgage programs, will continue throughout the summer on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The focus of the Summer Seminar Series will be on the new $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers through Dec. 1.? Attendees will also have access to information on mortgage programs and home-buying tips.? The Summer Seminar Series will run through Oct. 8.? For more information, call Northlake Mall at (770) 938-3564.
June 20. Law firm hosts religious institutions seminar. Law firm Smith, Gambrell & Russell will host and co-sponsor the second installment of a religious institutions seminar series titled “Places of Worship: Developing Adult and Child Day Care Facilities,” which will be held at SGR’s midtown Atlanta office. Seating is limited. To RSVP or for more information, contact Janet Powell at (404) 815-3500 or jpowell@sgrlaw.com. The registration deadline is Thursday, June 18.
July 18. Grace Seminary will host a free informational session from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring Raul Rivera from Starchurch, discussing the new IRS tax laws for pastors and churches. The seminar hosts say that the legal and accounting professions have largely overlooked the needs of the church and ministry community. It is not a profit center for them. As a result, most pastors and churches do not have the knowledge they need to take full advantage of the benefits available to them. Many churches unknowingly violate IRS code on a regular basis...something that in this day of ever-increasing IRS scrutiny is very dangerous indeed. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Grace Seminary at support@graceseminary.org or call the event coordinator Kimberly Pierson at (770) 217-0922.
July 18. Open House for Grace Seminary Institute. Grace Seminary Institute in Decatur is a theological institute that offers students the opportunity to perform mock funerals, real weddings, and sermons. Persective students are invited to meet and talk to faculty and staff, sit in on a class, get detailed information about Grace Seminary’s curriculum, and financial aid. The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.graceseminary.org. RSVP to Grace Seminary at support@graceseminary.org or call the event coordinator Kimberly Pierson at (770) 217-0922.
June 27. Community Wide Yard/Consignment Sale. Crimson Cheer Committee hosts on behalf of MLK JV Cheerleaders a Community Wide Yard/Consignment sale from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. at MLK Jr High School. The event is free and proceeds support the JV Cheerleaders. For more information about being a please call Kim at (770) 558-2912.
Oakhurst Friday Night Family Films. Every Friday night during June the NAVO Church space in Oakhurst Village will host a free night of movie fun with top-notch family-friendly feature films. Taking advantage of the dual HD screens and top-end sound system, the space is perfect for viewing new release HD movies. The movie schedule has been reviewed and approved for all people 3 and older. Popcorn will be available as well as cold bottled water. There will be a “picnic” feel, so bring blankets and pillows. The schedule is:
June 12 Kit Kittredge G
June 19 The Tale of Despereaux G
June 26 The Pirates Who Don’t
Do Anything G
Everyone is welcome. The address of NAVO Church is 630 East Lake Drive, Decatur. For more information about NAVO Church, visit www.navochurch.com or search NAVO Church on Facebook.
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Regularly Scheduled Meetings
Survivors Network for those abused by priests and other clergy (SNAP) support group meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 7 until 8:30 p.m. This group is for those who have been sexually abused by clergy. For more information, contact Denise Weaver, Atlanta SNAP leader, at (678) 665-7631 or Mona Brewer, co-leader, (404) 805-7575 dweaver@stop-csa.com. Visit www.survivorsnetwork.org.
Decatur Communicators Toastmasters meeting.?Do you want to improve your public speaking skills or leadership abilities? ?Decatur Communicators Toastmasters meets every first, third and fifth Saturday 10 – 11 a.m. at Avondale Pattillo UMC at 3260 Covington Hwy, Decatur. For more information, contact Richard Nagode at (404) 294-8082 or by e-mail anagode@msn.com.
Northlake Toastmasters Club meeting. Practice public speaking and leadership in a supportive environment. Call (404) 484-3533 or stop in Wednesday 6 p.m. at Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate Northlake Shopping Center, 4073 Lavista Road, Tucker. For more information visit Northlaketoastmasters.org
Tuesday evening lectures. “Looking at the Current Middle East Geopolitical Scene through the Lens of Scripture” is presented in biblically illuminating lectures by a world-traveled Jewish believer. Learn how end times and messianic prophesies from the Hebrew scriptures are fulfilled. Informal and free lectures are on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Alliance Church, 2512 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta. For information, call Gary at (770) 354-1501.
Free family fun night. Looking for a family-oriented event? Bring the little ones to the Gallery at South DeKalb’s Family Fun Night series, held once every quarter at 6 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to meet costumed characters, enjoy storytime, make crafts, play games and participate in a variety of activities. This event is free. The Family Fun Night dates are every third Thursday in January, April, July and October. The Gallery at South DeKalb is located on Candler Road near I-20.
PowerCore is a business referral network. To see if a classification is available and to get an invitation to visit, e-mail info@powercore.net. Decatur Team: Scott Boulevard Baptist Church, 2532 North Decatur Road, Decatur, every Tuesday. Cost: $12 a month. 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Northlake Team: Doubletree Hotel, 4156 Lavista Road, Tucker, every Wednesday,
7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Tucker Team: Lakeside Cafém, 1979 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 104, Tucker, every Tuesday, 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Volunteers
Needed
Saturday meal delivery volunteers needed. Beginning July 18, Senior Connections will begin delivering Meals on Wheels each Saturday to seniors throughout metro Atlanta. The organizations offers15 routes to be delivered out of its Toco Hills location. To volunteer, call Senior Connections at (770) 216-2574. New volunteer orientations are offered regularly.
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