Walk campaign: Experience a "blizzard" during the 2016 MG Walk Snowflake Campaign to benefit the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) beginning at 9 a.m. April 2 at Chamblee First United Methodist Church. To register or donate, visit www.mgwalk.org/georgia. Information: 770-457-2525. 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta.

Cooking class and book signing: Chef Paula Shoyer will host a cooking class and book signing on April 10 during the Page From the Book Festival, hosted by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. At 3 p.m. in the Kuniansky Family Center, Shoyer will lead a master cooking class, cooking a recipe from her book. Tickets are $65-$80 and will include the class, a copy of the book and admission to the author talk later in the evening. The second program will be an author talk and book signing with Shoyer, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the latter are $10-$15. Information: www.atlantajcc.org. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.

Run for fun: An Exodus 5K/1 mile Fun Run will encourage participants to run while clad in costume. The 5K run will begin at 8:15 a.m. April 17 at Congregation Ner Tamid. The fun run will start at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. Participation fees are $20-$30. Information: www.mynertamid.org. 1349 Old Highway 41, Suite 220, Marietta.

Gala for good: The annual Emmaus House gala will celebrate the resilient human spirit that inspires children and families to build better lives for themselves from 5-8 p.m. April 17 at the Carter Center (453 Freedom Parkway N.E., Atlanta). Tickets are $100 each. Information: www.emmaushouseatlanta.org. 1017 Hank Aaron Drive S.W., Atlanta.

Solo concert: John Burke, an award-winning solo pianist, will perform at 7 p.m. April 30 at Christ the King Lutheran Church. The free concert will coincide with Burke's new album, "Orogen." A reception will follow. CDs will be available for purchase. Information: 770-449-1211. 5575 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners.

Something new: Designed to offer praise, reflection and encouragement, the New Traditions service welcomes people of all ages and stages of faith to a modern worship service, which meets at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. Worship features contemporary music and hymns, preaching that is both biblically grounded and relevant, prayer and reflection and more. Information: www.prumc.org/newtraditions. 3180 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta.

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