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Celebrating veterans: With an evening filled with patriotic songs, special presentations, a slideshow and a 12-bell salute, Tabernacle International Church will honor and remember hundreds of men and women who have and continue to serve America today. Everyone is invited to attend the celebration at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniform or some insignia indicating their branch of the service. They will be formally recognized when the Armed Forces medley is played. Information: 770-963-3135. 270 Simonton Road SW, Lawrenceville. www.thetabernacle.org.
Story of friendship: Two best friends plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons in the performance, "A Year With Frog and Toad." Held at the St. James United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, the performance is based on Arnold Lobel's book series and celebrates the differences that make the central characters and their animal friends special. Open to all; perfect for families with children ages 3-10. Advance tickets are $5; $7 at the door. Information: 404-261-3121. 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. www.stjamesatlanta.org.
Scholarship concert: Featuring local and national gospel artists, the Salem Missionary Baptist Church will host the "Praising with a Purpose" benefit concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 to support the Warren JeMarcus Williams Scholarship Foundation. Part educational, the event will bring awareness to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a sudden death syndrome which struck Warren while he was playing basketball. "We established [this] foundation in an effort to turn a tragic event into one that blesses others and honors the memory of our son," said Cynthia Williams, Warren's mother, co-chair of the scholarship foundation and member of Salem Baptist Church. The event is open to all and tickets, which are $20, can be purchased by calling 770-923-3936. For more information about the foundation, visit www.jemarcuswilliams.org. 4700 Church St. NW, Lilburn. www.thechurchwithzeal.org.
5k run/walk for a cause: Woolsey Baptist Church will host its fourth annual 5k for Missions run/walk at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. This USA Track & Field certified race offers fun elements like door prizes, race day swag items and post-race Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. An award ceremony will be held after the race. Register before Nov. 23 for a guaranteed t-shirt and to purchase advance race tickets for $25. Information: www.woolseybaptist.org. 115 Hampton Road, Fayetteville.
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