Shofar blasts: During the days leading up to Rosh Hashanah, a daily shofar blast will take place. Free and open to the community. 11 a.m. daily through Sept. 19. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, www.atlantajcc.org.
Weekday service: A family-friendly holy Eucharist service with music will be open to all. 6 p.m. Thursdays in September. Saint Anne's Episcopal Church, 3098 St. Anne's Lane N.W., Atlanta. 404-237-5589, www.saintannes.com.
Book club: The Cathedral Book Store, located at the Cathedral of St. Philip, invites everyone to participate in Hart Readers, a community reading group. The next book reading and discussion will cover "Between Heaven and Mirth" by James Martin, which explores how a healthy spirituality and a healthy sense of humor go hand-in-hand with God's plan for humankind. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 7. The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-365-1000, stphilipscathedral.org.
Anniversary celebration: Emmaus House will celebrate 50 years in Peoplestown with a weekend of events. A cocktail reception will take place 6-8 p.m. Sept. 15. Tickets are $20. A history walk with 50 years of local highlights and a barbecue will be held noon-4 p.m. Sept. 16. Free and open to all. The final event will be a festive Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17. Free and open to all. Emmaus House, 1017 Hank Aaron Drive S.E., Atlanta. 404-525-5948, emmaushouseatlanta.org.
Tea party: The women of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church will present their 12th annual tea party, which will feature guest speakers, a fashion show, hat parade, music and more. Tickets are $25; tickets for children 7-12 years old are $15. The event will be held at Georgia Piedmont Technical College Conference Center (495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston). 4-7 p.m. Sept. 16. St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 2833 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur. 404-241-7711.
Of note: During this year's culture fest, visitors will be able to attend a screening and Q&A session of "Maynard," which tells the story of Atlanta's first black mayor, Maynard Holbrook Jackson II; music and dance performances; walking tours; face painting for children; and cooking demonstrations. The event will include tours of Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary. Visit sweetauburnworks.com for additional information. Free and open to all. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, 450 Auburn Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-331-5190, nps.gov/malu/index.htm.
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