Editor’s note: Calendar items for upcoming months should be sent to calendar@theporchpress.com with “info4calendar” in the subject line. The next deadline for the calendar is July 25, 2019. Calendar events take place in southeast Atlanta, the area south of I-20 to Moreland Drive, and includes Grant Park, Ormewood Park, and East Atlanta.
Weekly Activities
The following activities take place every week as listed.
CHILDREN/STORY TIME
Tiny Tots Storytime. East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Avenue SE, for newborns to 5 years, 10:30am (every Tue).
Cub Scout Pack 688. Park Avenue Baptist Church, 524 Park Avenue SE at the corner of Sydney Street. Contact David Griffin, 678-849-8619, or email griffin.david@yahoo.com.
Art Attack. Art classes for children ages 2-10, Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop, 924 Garrett Street SE, Glenwood Park, $8, 1:30pm (every Tues).
OTHER GROUPS
Sunday Running Group. East Atlanta Village, meet at Flat Shoals and Glenwood Avenues near Joe’s Coffee Shop, 3-mile run, 9:00am (every Sunday).
Friendship Center. Church of the Holy Comforter, 737 Woodland Avenue SE, 9:00am-1:00pm (Tues and Thurs).
Art Shows at the East Atlanta Library. 400 Flat Shoals Avenue. Meeting room. Open during regular library hours. Ask at the circulation desk if the room is locked and unoccupied. Shows typically change every two months. Check the library lobby area on the bulletin board and inside the library for additional information.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
– Georgia Avenue Church, 645 Grant Street SE, basement, 8:00pm-9:00pm (Thurs and Sat).
– Eastside Church, 468 Moreland Avenue SE (corner of Metropolitan Avenue SE) Street parking and also lot east of Long John Silver’s, basement fellowship hall, 7:00pm (every Mon); women’s meeting, basement East Atlanta Room, 7:00pm (every Wed); basement East Atlanta Room, 7:00pm (every Thurs); basement fellowship hall, 8:00pm (every Sat).
– St John The Wonderworker Church, 543 Cherokee Ave SE, entrance on Orleans, 7:30am (Mon thru Fri).
– Branan Towers (East Atlanta), 1200 Glenwood Ave SE 30316, Village People, 8:00 p.m. Thursdays, OD, G, HA
July 1 Porch Press Proofreading. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 6:30pm (first Mon).
July 2 Porch Press Layout. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 7pm (Tues after proofreading).
July 3 Story Time, Trinity United Methodist Church, 265 Washington Street SW 30083. Children’s stories, music and an art project, followed by a light snack. For children up to 10 years old with a parent or guardian. For more information, check www.atlantatrinity.org/storytime or call 404-659-6236. 10 am-11 am (Wednesdays June & July).
July 4 Fourth of July Holiday
Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
July 9 East Atlanta Community Association (EACA). Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave SE, 7pm (2nd Tues).
July 10 Story Time, Trinity United Methodist Church, 265 Washington Street SW 30083. Children’s stories, music and an art project, followed by a light snack. For children up to 10 years old with a parent or guardian. For more information, check www.atlantatrinity.org/storytime or call 404-659-6236. 10 am-11 am (Wednesdays June & July).
July 11 South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND). Ormewood Church, 1071 Delaware Ave SE. 7:30pm (2nd Thurs).
July 13 Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, Intown Healthy Hound, 891 Cherokee Ave, 404-228-3898, 11 am-1 pm (2nd Sat).
Keeper for a Day: Birds and Reptiles. What does it take to be an animal care professional? Participants must be 14 years old or older. Learn more on zooatlanta.org.
Family Zoo Yoga. Families with children ages 4 and up are invited to practice yoga in the Zoo before Zoo Atlanta opens. Register on zooatlanta.org.
July 15 Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA). Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, ARC Building, south end of Cherokee Avenue parking lot. Everyone in Grant Park welcome. 7:30pm (3rd Tues).
July 17 Story Time, Trinity United Methodist Church, 265 Washington Street SW 30083. Children’s stories, music and an art project, followed by a light snack. For children up to 10 years old with a parent or guardian. For more information, check www.atlantatrinity.org/storytime or call 404-659-6236. 10am-11am (Wednesdays June & July).
July 18 Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
The Filling Station: A Place to Refuel for the Chronically Ill. Park Avenue Baptist Church, 486 Park Ave SE, Young Adults’ room, handicapped entrance in rear alley off Sydney Street. For information call Stephanie at 404-295-4390 or email Annie at fillingstations@gmail.com. 6pm-7pm (3rd Thurs).
July 20 Family Night Crawlers. Spend the night in the Zoo and enjoy interactive activities, team challenges and a special animal encounter. Register at www.zooatlanta.org.
Nature Play Club. Become a citizen scientist and learn about tree-rific Atlanta! Discover how trees play a part in your urban environment and learn about the animals that live around and depend upon trees. Register on www.zooatlanta.org.
July 24 Story Time, Trinity United Methodist Church, 265 Washington Street SW 30083. Children’s stories, music and an art project, followed by a light snack. For children up to 10 years old with a parent or guardian. For more information, check www.atlantatrinity.org/storytime or call 404-659-6236. 10 am-11 am (Wednesdays June & July).
Neighborhood Planning Unit W (NPU-W). Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Public Safety Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Transportation Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
July 27-28 Wild World Weekend. Two-day cultural heritage festival featuring live entertainment, demonstrations, crafts, and more. Highlights include the Lion Dancers of the Chien Hong School of Kung Fu; an interactive Flamenco presentation with Calo Gitano Atlanta; the music-makers and storyweavers of Kuumba Storytellers; and much more. Free with general admission or Zoo Atlanta Membership.
July 27 Keeper for a Day: Show Birds and Animal Ambassadors. Spend the morning with the Zoo’s education animal ambassadors, and venture behind the scenes to the World of Wild Theater to help with the afternoon show. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Book a program on www.zooatlanta.org.
July 31 Story Time, Trinity United Methodist Church, 265 Washington Street SW 30083. Children’s stories, music and an art project, followed by a light snack. For children up to 10 years old with a parent or guardian. For more information, check www.atlantatrinity.org/storytime or call 404-659-6236. 10 am-11 am (Wednesdays June & July).
August 1 Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
August 3 Adventure Cubs, Zoo Atlanta.All explorers and their favorite grownups are invited to learn about savanna animals right here in Georgia. Topics are designed for ages 2 to 5, with opportunities for exploration for ages 0 to 2. Register at www.zooatlanta.org.
August 5 Porch Press Proofreading. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 6:30pm (first Mon).
August 5 Youth Chess Club, East Atlanta Library, 6:15 p.m. Learn or improve skills with instructor Rodney Lewis. Ages 5+.
August 6 Porch Press Layout. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 7pm (Tues after proofreading).
August 8 Tinkergarten, East Atlanta Library, 10:30 a.m.Tinkergarten is a local nature-based educational program that aims to get young children and their families outside to learn and play together. We sing, read a book that connects to the theme of the class, and offer an engaging, expert-designed activity that ties everything together. Ages 8 and under.
August 8 South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND). Ormewood Church, 1071 Delaware Ave SE. 7:30pm (2nd Thurs).
August 10 Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, Intown Healthy Hound, 891 Cherokee Ave, 404-228-3898, 11 am-1 pm (2nd Sat).
August 10 Keeper for a Day: Birds and Reptiles, Zoo Atlanta. What does it take to be an animal care professional? Help Zoo animal experts with feeding and daily husbandry. Spend the morning with the Zoo’s feathered flyers; then travel across the Zoo to work with Aldabra giant tortoises and more. Participants must be 14 years old or older. Learn more on zooatlanta.org.
August 10 Family Zoo Yoga, Zoo Atlanta. Families with children ages 4 and up are invited to practice yoga in the Zoo before Zoo Atlanta opens. Join a certified yoga instructor to learn poses inspired by the animals of the African Savanna. After the class, learn fun facts about the animals and their connections to humans. Register at wwwzooatlanta.org.
August 12 World Elephant Day, Zoo Atlanta.African elephants are some of the planet’s most majestic and recognizable animals, but they face serious threats. Find out what you can do to help and learn more about elephant conservation programs and partnerships at Zoo Atlanta.
August 13 East Atlanta Community Association (EACA). Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave SE, 7pm (2nd Tues).
August 14 Golden Frog Day, Zoo Atlanta.Join a global day of awareness for one of the planet’s rarest and most beautiful amphibian species. Visit the Panamanian golden frogs at Zoo Atlanta and learn more about the Zoo’s work to help save this species.
August 15 Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
The Filling Station: A Place to Refuel for the Chronically Ill. Park Avenue Baptist Church, 486 Park Avenue SE, Young Adults’ room, handicapped entrance in rear alley off Sydney Street. For information call Stephanie at 404-295-4390 or email Annie at fillingstations@gmail.com. 6pm-7pm (3rd Thurs).
STEAM Club, East Atlanta Library, 4:30 p.m. Join us for a different STEAM related activity each month. Ages 5+.
August 17 Read to Dudley, East Atlanta Library, 11 a.m. Come read to Dudley! Improve your reading skills by reading out loud to this sweet beagle. Sponsored by Therapy Dogs International. All ages.
August 19 Youth Chess Club, East Atlanta Library, 6:15 p.m. Learn or improve skills with instructor Rodney Lewis. Ages 5+.
August 20 Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA). Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, ARC Building, south end of Cherokee Avenue parking lot. Everyone in Grant Park welcome. 7:30pm (3rd Tues).
August 20 Adventure Cubs, Zoo Atlanta.All explorers and their favorite grownups are invited to learn about savanna animals right here in Georgia. Topics are designed for ages 2 to 5, with opportunities for exploration for ages 0 to 2. Register at www.zooatlanta.org.
August 21 Youth Lego Club, East Atlanta Library, 4:30 p.m. Use your imagination to build something awesome! Legos provided. Ages 4+.
August 23 Twilight Trek, Zoo Atlanta. Venture into the Zoo to explore African Savanna animals at dusk. Register at www.zooatlanta.org.
August 24 Keeper for a Day: Show Birds and Animal Ambassadors, Zoo Atlanta.Meet dozens of birds, mammals, reptiles and more! Spend the morning with the Zoo’s education animal ambassadors, and venture behind the scenes to the World of Wild Theater to help with the afternoon show. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Register at www.zooatlanta.org.
Family NightCrawlers, Zoo Atlanta. Spend the night in the Zoo. Enjoy interactive activities, team challenges and a special animal encounter. Programs include climate-controlled sleeping facilities, a continental breakfast and the opportunity to enjoy the Zoo the following day. Register at www.zooatlanta.org.
August 28 Neighborhood Planning Unit W (NPU-W). Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Public Safety Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Transportation Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
August 31 NightCrawler: Scouts, Zoo Atlanta.Calling all Scouts! You’re invited to spend the night in the Zoo to connect to wildlife, learn how you can help species, and work on achieving Petals, Badges, Belt Loops and Pins. Participate as a troop or as individuals. Register at www.zooatlanta.org.
September 2 Porch Press Proofreading. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 6:30pm (first Mon).
September 3 Porch Press Layout. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 7pm (Tues after proofreading).
September 5 Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
September 10 East Atlanta Community Association (EACA). Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave SE, 7pm (2nd Tues).
September 12 South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND). Ormewood Church, 1071 Delaware Ave SE. 7:30pm (2nd Thurs).
September 12 STEAM Club, East Atlanta Library, 4:30 p.m. Join us for a different STEAM related activity each month. Ages 5+.
September 14 Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, Intown Healthy Hound, 891 Cherokee Ave, 404-228-3898, 11 am-1 pm (2nd Sat).
September 14 Read to Dudley, East Atlanta Library, 11 a.m. Come read to Dudley! Improve your reading skills by reading out loud to this sweet beagle. Sponsored by Therapy Dogs International. All ages.
September 16 Youth Chess Club, East Atlanta Library, 6:15 p.m. Learn or improve skills with instructor Rodney Lewis. Ages 5+.
September 17 Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA). Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, ARC Building, south end of Cherokee Avenue parking lot. Everyone in Grant Park welcome. 7:30pm (3rd Tues).
September 18 Youth Lego Club, East Atlanta Library 4:30 p.m. Use your imagination to build something awesome! Legos provided. Ages 4+.
September 19 Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
The Filling Station: A Place to Refuel for the Chronically Ill. Park Avenue Baptist Church, 486 Park Avenue SE, Young Adults’ room, handicapped entrance in rear alley off Sydney Street. For information call Stephanie at 404-295-4390 or email Annie at fillingstations@gmail.com. 6pm-7pm (3rd Thurs).
September 25 Neighborhood Planning Unit W (NPU-W). Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Public Safety Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Transportation Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
September 27-28 East Atlanta Strut
October 3 Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
October 7 Press Proofreading. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 6:30pm (first Mon).
October 8 Porch Press Layout. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 7pm (Tues after proofreading).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
East Atlanta Community Association (EACA). Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave SE, 7pm (2nd Tues).
October 10 South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND). Ormewood Church, 1071 Delaware Ave SE. 7:30pm (2nd Thurs).
October 12 Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, Intown Healthy Hound, 891 Cherokee Ave, 404-228-3898, 11 am-1 pm (2nd Sat).
October 15 Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA). Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, ARC Building, south end of Cherokee Avenue parking lot. Everyone in Grant Park welcome. 7:30pm (3rd Tues).
October 17 Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
The Filling Station: A Place to Refuel for the Chronically Ill. Park Avenue Baptist Church, 486 Park Avenue SE, Young Adults’ room, handicapped entrance in rear alley off Sydney Street. For information call Stephanie at 404-295-4390 or email Annie at fillingstations@gmail.com. 6pm-7pm (3rd Thurs).
October 23 Neighborhood Planning Unit W (NPU-W). Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Public Safety Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Transportation Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
November 7 Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
November 4 Porch Press Proofreading. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 6:30pm (first Mon).
November 5 Porch Press Layout. Adams Realtors, 458 Cherokee Ave SE. Supper provided. 7pm (Tues after proofreading).
November 14 South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND). Ormewood Church, 1071 Delaware Ave SE. 7:30pm (2nd Thurs).
November 9 Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, Intown Healthy Hound, 891 Cherokee Ave, 404-228-3898, 11 am-1 pm (2nd Sat).
November 12 East Atlanta Community Association (EACA). Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave SE, 7pm (2nd Tues).
November 21 Village Speakers Toastmasters Group. First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave SE, Rm 104, 7:00pm-8:30pm (1st & 3rd Thurs).
Three Angels Toastmasters Club. Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 555 Hemlock Cir SE, 7:30pm-8:45pm (1st and 3rd Thurs).
The Filling Station: A Place to Refuel for the Chronically Ill. Park Avenue Baptist Church, 486 Park Avenue SE, Young Adults’ room, handicapped entrance in rear alley off Sydney Street. For information call Stephanie at 404-295-4390 or email Annie at fillingstations@gmail.com. 6pm-7pm (3rd Thurs).
November 19 Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA). Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, ARC Building, south end of Cherokee Avenue parking lot. Everyone in Grant Park welcome. 7:30pm (3rd Tues).
November 27 Neighborhood Planning Unit W (NPU-W). Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Public Safety Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
NPU-W Transportation Committee. Village Church East Atlanta, 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, use street parking only, 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th Wed).
November 28 Thanksgiving Day
