Three Kings Day: Kick off the New Year with the "Three Kings Day/Dia de Los Reyes Festival" held in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate and the Instituto de Mexico at the Atlanta History Center. From 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, this Latin tradition will be celebrated through storytelling, music, live performances and activities for the entire family, including a special visit and photo opportunity with the three kings. Guests are invited to enjoy the festival then continue their adventures with a variety of Atlanta History Center offerings from discoveries of signature and traveling exhibitions to historic house experiences and explorations of the Goizueta gardens. No admission fee; food and drinks are available for purchase. For more information, visit www.atlantahistorycenter.com. 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta.
Scrap-booking class: Work on scrapbooks, Pinterest crafts and other family-based project in "Create! Scrap-booking & Crafting" class which will be offered at Johnson Ferry Church from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9. The class is free, but participants should bring their own supplies and lunch. Adults only; preschool childcare provided with a one-week advance reservation. For more information, email marianne.taylor@jfbc.org. 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. www.johnsonferry.org.
Open mic: Interested in showcasing your performing arts skills? If so, sign up to participate in the "Open Mic Night" at North Atlanta Church of Christ. Organized by the Young Adults Ministry, the event is from 8-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 and will feature musicians, poets and performers. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, email naccopenmic@gmail.com. 5676 Roberts Drive, Atlanta. www.nacofc.org.
Manage your money: Start your year off with free, weekly financial lessons beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25 – March 22. Open to all, this "Financial Peace University" course will be offered at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church as part of their winter short term classes series.For more information, visit, www.prumc.org. 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta.
Mission trip: Join members of St. John Neuman Catholic Church for a five-day missions trip to Kingston, Jamaica February 11-16. Embark on an experience focused on becoming the hands, feet and heart of Jesus by serving the poorest of the poor with the brothers of Missionaries of the Poor. For more Information, contact, Jack Marder at 404-819-3121. 801 Tom Smith Road, Lilburn. www.sjnlilburn.com.
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