Pet blessing: A blessing of leashed or contained pets will be welcomed at a special service. A reception will follow with treats for people and animals. Open to all, with or without a pet. 4 p.m. Sept. 30. Rock Spring Presbyterian Church, 1824 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-875-7483, rspc.org.
Culinary class: Learn how to make traditional cuisine such as black bean and mango salsa, roasted vegetable enchiladas, jicama and avocado salad and agave cheesecakes from countries including Peru, Mexico and Panama during Latin Fiesta Cooking Night. Tickets are $50-$65. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.
Conyers health fair: A community health fair inclusive of free medical screenings such as blood pressure, depression, bone density, dental and vision; flu shots for the first 150 visitors; and more will be available. Free and open to all. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13. Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers. 770-483-8705, trappist.net.
Fall festival: Experience the Orthodox faith during a fall festival featuring vendors and artisans, musical entertainment, children's events, crafts and homemade food. Guests will also be able to tour the church and bookstore. Admission will be $1, and each ticket will be entered for door prizes. Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 13. St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church, 1765 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-640-1780, stmaryofegypt.org.
Atlanta health fair: Services and providers will offer free reading glasses, blood pressure checks, flu shots, information about mental health and domestic violence, giveaways and more during a health fair. Open to all. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 13. The Church at Ponce & Highland, 1085 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-5721, churchatponceandhighland.org.
Cue a concert: "Then and There, Here and Now," a program celebrating the Chanticleer ensemble's 40th anniversary, will feature music by composers including Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Mason Bates, Steven Stucky and others. General admission tickets will be $18 for students and $30 everyone else. 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-266-2373, prumc.org.
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