Fundraiser: Capitol City Opera Company will host "On the Light Side: The Music of Gershwin," its annual fundraiser featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, from July 24-25 at the Church of the Atonement. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. on both evenings for a silent auction and indoor picnic; the program will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person; tables are $300 for a maximum of 10 people. Information: www.ccityopera.org. 4945 High Point Road N.E., Atlanta.
Free fitness classes: Everyone will be granted free access to the fitness amenities at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta's (MJCCA) Zaban Park campus from July 26-Aug. 2. Guests will be able to use the pool and tennis courts and participate in Zumba, yoga, indoor cycling, boating on the lake and stretching and meditation classes. There also will be a "Beat the Heat Fitness Challenge" to encourage people to add new activities to their routine. Information: www.atlantajcc.org/workoutforfree. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.
Homecoming celebration: Bethel United Methodist Church will celebrate its 155th year of ministry in the Fairview/Stockbridge community at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. The guest preacher will be the district superintendent, the Rev. Richard Winn. Post service, there will be a potluck dinner. Information: www.bethel-umc.com. 245 Fairview Road, Stockbridge.
Back-to-school conference: Kids can celebrate Christ at the 2015 Youth Praise Conference and Concert at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 8. From 9 a.m.-noon, kids will enjoy games, guest speakers and giveaways. There also will be discussions about dressing, respect, bullying, school issues and incorporating Christ. From 5-8 p.m., the youth praise concert will feature a DJ, Christian rappers and more. Information: 404-255-1181. 86 Mount Vernon Highway N.W., Atlanta.
Fun fest: Families are invited to enjoy a day of entertainment at the Family Fun Fest, held on the grounds of Living Hope Church from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Free and open to the public, the event will include bounce houses, waterslides, games and live music. Information: www.familyfunfest.org. 3450 Stilesboro Road N.W., Kennesaw.
Food tasting: Grab your girlfriends and head to Taste of Summer, a special locally sponsored dinner and fundraiser at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. Held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, the event also will include a silent auction. Proceeds will be donated to Atlanta Mission's My Sister's House, an overnight shelter with residential discipleship programs for homeless women and women with children. Tickers are $20 per person; tables of eight are $250. Information: www.prumc.org. 3180 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta.
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