Author workshop: Learn how to become an author in a special workshop facilitated by Leslie E. Royal, author, speaker and international journalist whose work has appeared in Essence, Black Enterprise and Fortune magazines. Royal's workshop will include tips on writing a first book and self-publishing. On-site registration, inclusive of a book, will be $20. 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 10. Hillside International Truth Center Inc., 2450 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta. 404-758-6811, hillsideinternational.org.
Mock jury trip: If you love criminal justice dramas on television, take a trip to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth County where you will serve as a jury member for a mock trial. Participants will participate in a mock trial from start to finish. The cost is $10-$15 inclusive of transportation, a breakfast reception, lunch and more. Open to all. 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 14. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.
Drop-in prayer: Prayers for family and friends; healing your body, mind; or any reason will be offered to all during a drop-in prayer session. Additionally, guests will be able to walk the church's labyrinth or simply sit quietly to meditate. Free and open to all. 9 a.m.-noon. June 16. Christ Church Episcopal, 400 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross. 770-447-1166, ccnorcross.org.
Father's Day: Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County CEO, will be the guest speaker on Father's Day, delivering a message titled "Forgiving Fathers." This will be in line with the church's current series, "What Jesus Taught About Healing for Us to Use Today." 10 a.m. June 17. Hillside International Truth Center Inc., 2450 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta. 404-758 6811, hillsideinternational.org.
Organ recital: Robert Huw Morgan, organist at Stanford University, will perform works from Henry Smart, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt and more during summer organ recital. The event will be presented by Friends of Cathedral Music. Suggested donation is $15. Open to all. 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 27. The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta. 404-365-1000, stphilipscathedral.org.
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