Free shredding: Avoid identity theft by shredding your documents during the AARP Shred Fest 2016 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30 at Cascade United Methodist Church. This service will be free and available to all. Information: www.cascadeumc.org. 3144 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta.
Remembrance service: The 13th annual Holocaust Remembrance Service known as Yom Ha'Shoah will begin at 1:30 p.m. May 1 at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. A light lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m., and a reception will follow the service. Congregation B'Nai Israel is the event partner and will lead the service. Singers from both congregations will form a choir to play reflective and inspirational music. Information: www.coslutheran.org. 101 N. Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City.
Family fun: Enjoy live music, lawn games, raffles and free popcorn during a fun family night event, which will begin at 7 p.m. May 6 at Northwest Presbyterian Church. At dusk, the animated movie "Brave" will be on the inflatable outdoor screen. Guests should bring lawn chairs, blankets and their own picnics. Movie candy will be available for purchase. Free for all. Rain or shine. Information: www.nwpcatlanta.org. 4300 Northside Drive N.W., Atlanta.
Food and fashion: Go hungry and ready to shop. A fish fry, bake sale and yard sale will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7 at Bethel United Methodist Church. Visitors can expect to eat, find handmade jewelry, hear stories about the church's activities and more. Information: 770-474-2570. 245 Fairview Road, Stockbridge.
Soup kitchen: The next soup kitchen service will be from 3-6 p.m. May 10 at Decatur Bible Chapel. The hot, hearty meals will be free for everyone. Additionally, the soup kitchen will serve meals every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Information: 770-322-1495. 3355 Snapfinger Road, Lithonia.
Women's retreat: During the "Live – Love – Laugh" women's retreat hosted by Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, participants will be able to partake in workshop sessions such as "Conversations to Have with Your Daughter," "Happily Ever After," "When Mercy Meets Your Mess" and more from May 13-16 at Pine Mountain Chalets and Resort (4475 Ga. 18, Pine Mountain). The cost is $207 inclusive of meals, a T-shirt and workshops. Information: www.bigbethelame.org. 404-827-9707.
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