Stage play: "Harriet Speaks" is a play that depicts the strength of Harriet Tubman, an African-American woman who freed hundreds of slaves via the Underground Railroad. This interactive play tells the story of hope, determination, triumph and love, and will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Allen Temple AME Church. Tickets are $5-$10 plus fees. Information: nelajean@aol.com. 1625 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. N.W., Atlanta.
Spoken word and more: Enjoy an evening of spoken word, dramatization, an open mic and fellowship via Cappuccino Cafe III at Clarkston First Baptist Church from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Free and open to the public, this event is ideal for adults ages 19-35 and those young at heart. Anyone interested in participating in the open mic segment should call 404-713-3509 or 770-630-7979. Information: www.clarkstonfbc.org. 3999 Church St., Clarkston.
New exhibit: "Southern Lights," a new exhibit at the Ventulett Gallery, located inside Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, will host an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 16. All are welcome to view works by the Atlanta Fine Arts League, which will be on display until Friday, Aug. 14. Information: www.holyinnocents.org. 805 Mount Vernon Highway N.W., Atlanta.
Open house: Enjoy bagels and coffee during the open house at Congregation Ner Tamid's Religious School, which will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Learn about weekly Religious School classes for pre-K to grade 12, including Hebrew in the upper grades, confirmation, B'nai Mitzvah and adult education. Information: www.mynertamid.org. 1349 Old Highway 41, Suite 220, Marietta.
Suicide prevention: The Georgia chapter of the American Foundation will host a SafeTALK training session for suicide prevention at the Phillip Rush Center (1530 DeKalb Ave. N.E., Suite A, Atlanta) from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 1. SafeTALK prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify people with suicidal thoughts and connects them to resources. The fee is $15 and includes materials and snacks. To register, visit https://afsp.wufoo.com/forms/atlanta-ga-safetalk-training-august-1/. Fees will be waived for congregations or groups interested in hosting a SafeTALK training session. Information: cowens@afsp.org. 770-843-3836.
Of note: Robert D. Lupton is a minister, author and founder of Focused Community Strategies, an organization that partners with underserved neighborhoods to provide housing and more. Lupton's 40-plus years of work have been primarily in the inner cities of Atlanta. His latest book is called "Charity Detox: What Charity Would Look Like If We Cared About Results," and PBS featured him in a program about rebuilding urban neighborhoods. Information: www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2015/07/02/july-3-2014-rebuilding-urban-neighborhoods/26354/.
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