Special Shabbat observances: A special Veterans Recognition Shabbat to publicly recognize community members who served in the armed forces will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 7. Shearith Israel will host the event. Information: www.shearithisrael.com. 1180 University Drive N.E., Atlanta.
Concert night: For their 31st season opening concert, the Lynn Swanson Festival Singers will present "Awakening" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Decatur First United Methodist Church. The 54-member chorus will perform a cappella classics along with present-day composers, Swedish and American folk songs and spirituals, which the chorus is known for. Tickets are $5-$75 and may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/lynn-swanson-festival-singers-31st-season-opening-concert-tickets-18857044929?aff=ebapi. For further details, call 913-403-9223. Information: www.decaturfirst.org. 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur.
Celebration of veterans: All veterans will be recognized for their contributions with a special Veterans Day service from 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 8, at St. Mary and St. Martha of Bethany Episcopal Church. Flags of all branches of service will be displayed along with the church's Quilt of Honor, which lists all church members who have served in the military. Information: 770-271-4067. 4346 Ridge Road, Buford.
Fall bazaar: Spend a fun-filled day eating and shopping. Enjoy artisan crafts, a penny social, bake shop, kids carnival and a silent auction from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church. There will also be a raffle with prizes including a 50-inch HDTV. Each ticket is $1 for the latter, and participants do not need to be present to win. All proceeds from the event will be donated to outreach services. Information: www.stmartins.org. 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta.
Global gifts: Shop for international, handcrafted, fair-trade gifts, jewelry and more at the annual Christmas Mission from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC). The sale will benefit PRUMC's global missions programs around the world. Information: www.prumc.org/global-missions. 3180 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta.
Shabbat cafe: Join Rabbi Glusman and Drew Cohen for an evening of soulful music and Shabbat tunes at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Créma Espresso Gourmet (2458 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody). Créma will offer a myriad of food, wine, coffee and desserts for purchase. This free, public event is sponsored by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) and geared toward older children and adults. Information: www.atlantajcc.org/pldb-live/acoustic-shabbat-cafe-30230.
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