Judicial information session: Are you concerned about juvenile crime, laws and school zoning? Join the South DeKalb Improvement Association Inc. (SDIA) for an information session featuring Chief Judge Desiree Sutton Peagler of DeKalb County Juvenile Court and Rita Scott, an education advocate. This free event will take place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Berean Christian Church. Information: 770-593-4421, SDIAinc@gmail.com. 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain.
Dinner theater: When Pastor Barnes left Shortcut Tabernacle, the church renovation funds left with him. The play "Church Folk" will address lies, Christianity and more. The evening of entertainment runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Historic Lynwood Park Church. General admission tickets, inclusive of dinner and dessert, are $20 each plus fees. Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/church-folk-tickets-3472545477. 1424 Windsor Parkway, Brookhaven.
Revival services: The Whirlwind Revival Fire Conference services will feature Bishop Victor Uzosike of Kingdom Life Church in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, who will speak at Resurrection House for All Nations. Services will take place at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16; each will encourage everyone to deepen passions, expand visions and become transformed. Information: www.rhfan.com. 6605 Mall Blvd., Union City.
Banquet: The Dr. Hopie Strickland Lifetime Achievement Banquet will honor Mr. Edward and Mrs. Barbara Head, Sen. Emanuel and Dr. Gloria Jones and Mr. Lee H. and Mrs. Kary Kelley for their community excellence. Hosted by the Henry County Ministerial Alliance, the event will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Shiloh Christian Education Center. Tickets are $25 each. To purchase, call 404-219-3402. Information: 253 Macon St., McDonough.
Photography exhibition: In celebration of Episcopal Relief and Development's 75th anniversary, the organization's traveling photo exhibition will be on display at the Cathedral of St. Philip all day until Monday, Aug. 31. The exhibit features iconic photos and leads viewers through a vivid, intimate exploration of the organization's four core program areas: alleviating hunger, promoting health, creating economic opportunities and responding to disasters. Information: www.stphilipscathedral.org. 2744 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta.
Of note: Gail Luxenberg tendered her resignation as the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta's (MJCCA) chief executive officer. "My work with the agency has been very rewarding," Luxenberg says. "I am immensely proud of my achievements during the past three years, and I have enjoyed every minute of my work at the MJCCA." Douglas Kuniansky, chair of the MJCCA board of directors, is serving as the acting CEO.
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