Family picnic: To culminate Cascade United Methodist Church's 90th anniversary, the entire congregation will worship together at 10 a.m. Oct. 16. Following the service, a family picnic featuring food, activities and more will be held on the church grounds. Free and open to all. Information: 3144 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta. 404-691-5770. www.cascadeumc.org.
Women's night: Watch the movie "Ushpizin," a Sukkot-themed comedy, and enjoy a sushi and soup dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Chabad of Cobb. Tickets are $14; reserve online. Information: 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-565-4412. www.chabadofcobb.com.
Two causes, one event: Georgia Latin@s Against Domestic Violence, a program of Ser Familia, will host a yearly awareness event to honor survivors and others whose lives have been affected by intimate-partner violence from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Additionally, victims and survivors of breast cancer will also be honored. English- and Spanish-speaking registered nurses will conduct breast exams for women and provide referral vouchers on a limited basis. Information: 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. 770-939-3501. www.holycrossatlanta.org.
Play and dinner: In the play, "We'll Understand it Better," performers will respond to common problems and find resolutions beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Mount Zion Second Baptist Church. Dinner will be provided. Tickets are $5 and available to all. Information: 135 Boulevard N.E., Atlanta. 404-522-9227.
Grief management: The holidays may be especially hard for people who have lost a loved one. During "Surviving the Holidays," a one-time session for grieving people, guests will be able to discuss their challenges and more from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Community Bible Church. Email paula.brannon@communitybiblechurch.com with questions. Free and open to all. Information: 2001 Jodeco Road, Stockbridge. 770-914-0808. www.communitybiblechurch.com.
Musical performance and author talk: During the 25th edition of the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, Grammy Award-winning artist Kenny Loggins will perform some of his classic hits; discuss his career as singer, songwriter, guitarist; and elaborate on his latest project, a children's book based on his hit song "Footloose," at 8:15 p.m. Nov. 5. Tickets are $28 - $75 each and will include a copy of the book. Open to all. Information: 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002. www.atlantajcc.org.
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