Chef competition: Over 125 amateur and professional chefs will participate in the Third Annual Chefs Galore, a fundraising and food tasting event taking place at Saint Philip AME Church. From noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, guests will be entertained by music while indulging in unlimited, ticketless food tastings. The cost is $11.54-$22.09; children under 6 are free. Event proceeds will benefit initiatives including Toys for Tots and Back-to-School Sunday. Information: 404-371-0749. 240 Candler Road S.E., Atlanta.
Picnic and blood drive: All are invited to attend the Annual Church Picnic & Community Day Blood Drive hosted by Second Mount Vernon Baptist Church from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 20. The day will be filled with music, a kids carnival, health fair, food, giveaways and more — all for free. The LifeSouth Community Blood Bank Bloodmobile will be on-site to take blood donations. Information: www.smvbc.org. 230 Stovall St., Atlanta.
Silver year concert: Sinfo-Nia Orchestra will present a concert commemorating its 25th musical year. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at First Congregational Church of Atlanta, United Church of Christ and will pay tribute to jazz artist and minister Dwight Andrews. Tickets are $15-$50 plus fees. All proceeds will provide music scholarships for youths. Information: www.firstchurchatl.org. 105 Courtland St. N.E., Atlanta.
Pride Seder and potluck: Congregation Bet Haverim and SOJOURN will host an annual Atlanta Pride Seder commemorating the Stonewall Riots anniversary and fight for LGBT rights. The Pride Seder will focus on the struggle for the right to be treated fairly by police, particularly black transgender people, who face more prejudice because of their double minority status. This event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Phillip Rush Center Annex. A community speaker will share personal narratives and ways to help everyone move forward. Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0C4BADA72DA4FE3-pride1 to bring a potluck dish. Information: www.congregationbethaverim.org. 1530 Dekalb Ave. N.E., Suite A, Atlanta.
Chicken Fry: There will be a chicken fry and bake sale from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Bethel United Methodist Church. Each plate, inclusive of fried or smoked chicken, sides and a drink, is $8. Baked goods include whole and sliced treats. Proceeds will go to various missions. Information: www.bethel-umc.com. 245 Fairview Road, Stockbridge.
Free snacks during the Peachtree Road Race: Cheer and share complimentary coffee and doughnuts on the front lawn of Covenant Presbyterian Church at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, during the 2015 Peachtree Road Race. Information: www.covenantpresbyterian.us. 2461 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta.
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