Basketball league: Boys will be able to improve their skills and have fun during a summer basketball league. Sessions will include warm-ups and rotating scrimmages. Open to boys in kindergarten through second grade. Registration is $90. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 26 and July 10-24. Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody. 770-394-0675, dunwoodyumc.org.
Book signing: A Page from the Book Festival will welcome author of eight New York Times bestselling novels, Emily Giffin, for a book launch party of "All We Ever Wanted." This novel tells the tale of three intersecting lives brought together by the consequences of a sensitive photo going viral. Giffin will be interviewed by local media personality Mara Davis. Tickets to the event, inclusive of the interview, a copy of the book, photos with Giffin and a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception are $30-$35. The reception will begin at 6:30 p.m.; the interview will begin at 7:30 p.m. June 28. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4002, atlantajcc.org.
Book study: The Rev. Angela F. Shepherd will facilitate a book discussion about "The Cross and the Lynching Tree" by James H. Cone. The book addresses the symbolism of trees: One represents hope and faith while the other represents death and oppression for black people in America. Books will be available for purchase in the church office as well as the parish hall on Sundays; participants can also purchase the books independently. Free and open to all; call the church office or visit tinyurl.com/ConeBook to register. Morning and evening sessions available. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. July 11-Aug. 15. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 1790 LaVista Road NE, Atlanta. 404-634-3336, stbartsatlanta.org.
Vacation Bible school: Kids will participate in interactive, Bible-based activities during vacation Bible school. Open to rising kindergarteners through fifth grade. Registration required by June 30. Open to all. 9 a.m.-noon. July 16-19. First Baptist Church of Sandy Springs, 650 Mount Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs. 404-257-1143, go-fbcss.org.
Theater production: A Company of Friends will present a theatrical production of "Big Bad Bullysaurus," an interactive anti-bullying musical. Appropriate for families and groups. The recommended age for children is 3 to 10. This event, which will be free and open to all, will be sponsored by Friends of the Clayton County Library System. 10:30-11:15 a.m. July 25. First Baptist Church Jonesboro's recreation outreach center, 142 College St., Jonesboro. 770-478-6710, fbcjonesboro.com.
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