Get out and enjoy the weekend around DeKalb County with these not-to-miss events.
Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival. Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. $12per person. Harmony Park. Oakview Road, Decatur. mvajda@synertiapartners.com. www.decaturbbqfestival.com.
Enjoy some of the best food and live music in town this Saturday at the Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival. During this all day event, you and your family can sample delicious local barbecue while listening to aspiring bluegrass and blues musicians.
A Taste of Rosh Hodesh at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. 3 - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. Free. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-3978. www.atlantajcc.org.
If you have daughters in grades 6 through 7, bring them to the Rosh Hodesh gathering this Sunday for an afternoon of Jewish traditions and fun. At this free event, young ladies can draw from Jewish teachings to help them address important issues like body image, assertiveness, friendships, family and social action.
God Girl Gathering. 3- 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. Free. Decatur Library. 215 Sycamore St. , Decatur. Contact. www.eventbrite.com.
Join the ladies of the Community of Christian Women for an empowering afternoon to find out what it really means to "Walk the Walk You Talk." Learn about how to develop character and faith in your own life while enjoying refreshments and fellowship.
Shabbat in the Park. 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. free. Lake Claire Park. Lakeshore Drive, Atlanta. 404-873-1743. www.shearithisrael.com.
Bring the whole family for a casual, community-centered Shabbat dinner at Lake Claire Park this Friday afternoon. Sign up to bring a vegetarian or vegan dish at this potluck-style event, and hang around after you eat to play a little Frisbee with friends at Shearith Israel.
