Community Calendar

The Warrior Women Conference 2026: Realigned & Ready is a faith-filled gathering designed to encourage women to step away from the noise, draw closer to God, and realign their hearts with His purpose and will. Through powerful biblical teaching, worship, fellowship, and encouragement, women will be challenged to surrender their plans, embrace God’s direction, and be ready to move when He calls.

This year’s conference will feature Allison Speer, Christian recording artist and longtime performer featured on the Gaither Homecoming videos, and Sharie King of Clayton King Ministries, speaker, author, and Bible teacher.

October 3, 2026 — Come ready to be renewed, realigned, and prepared for what God has next!

Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop‑Motion Animation invites visitors behind the scenes of one of the most enchanting forms of visual storytelling.

Featuring original puppets, sets, and production materials from across the world of stop‑motion, the exhibition reveals how artists bring inanimate materials to life one meticulous movement at a time. Through immersive displays, hands‑on elements, and behind‑the‑scenes insights, guests will explore the craft, innovation, and imagination that shape this beloved animation tradition.

The exhibition includes puppets and production elements from Adventure Time, Anomalisa, Corpse Bride, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Frankenweenie, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, James and the Giant Peach, Moral Orel, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, and more.

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday? Make it an adventure at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights—a vibrant museum where kids can play, explore, and discover stories that shape the world around them.

Start your visit in Change Agent Adventure: The Children’s Gallery, an interactive “secret headquarters” designed for children 12 and under. Here, young changemakers step into action through hands-on play, creative problem-solving, and experiences that build empathy, courage, and confidence.

Then, keep the adventure going throughout the museum with family-friendly programming designed to spark curiosity and connection. Every Saturday offers something new to explore together.

For Immediate Release:
Susan Wilder
Barbara Lewis King
Scholarship Foundation Inc.
Barbaralewiskingscholarship@gmail.com
678-390-4392
Barbara Lewis King Scholarship Foundation Inc.
College Workshop Series Presents
Mastering the College Application

ATLANTA – In recognition of our 8th Annual College Workshop Series, Barbara Lewis King Scholarship Foundation Inc. presents Mastering the College Application, a free virtual workshop scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT
Join Patty DaSilva high school counseling and advisement consultant, for a dynamic virtual workshop on how to conquer the college application process from start to finish. Participants will learn tips for researching colleges, best ways to fill out the applications, organizing their process for dealing with the college application, and the best time to submit their applications.

We welcome grade 9-12 students, parents, educators, counselors, and family members to join us for these free virtual workshops. Space is limited, so register now by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jtZVTZmwQCuZyEuwEoEBYg
There will be a Q&A session at the end, along with some great door prizes. For students who attend all four workshops, they will receive a certificate of completion. For more information, visit the website at www.blksf.net or call 678-390-4392.
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About the Barbara Lewis King Scholarship Foundation Inc. (BLKSF): Established in 1997 as The Barbara Lewis King Scholarship Fund, the BLKSF has evolved into a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students in pursuing higher education. The foundation has made a significant impact by providing scholarships to 389 deserving students, helping to reduce their financial burdens and empowering them to focus on their academic goals.
About Patty DaSilva: Patty DaSilva is an experienced high school counselor and advisement consultant. She is an experienced school counselor, serving her entire career in the public
school systems. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Child/Family Development, Masters and Specialist degrees in school counseling and is currently pursuing her tier-1 leadership add on as well as a Doctor of Education in Professional Counseling and Supervision degree.

What happens when the weight carried by a single mom becomes too much—and how does that impact her children and community?

Mpowerd invites the entire community to Single Mom Mental Wealth: A Community Conversation, Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charles D. Switzer Library in Marietta.

As a local lead-in to Mental Illness Awareness Week, the free event will feature a screening of the film Straw, followed by a moderated discussion with single mothers and local leaders from mental health, education, faith, government, law enforcement and nonprofit organizations.

This conversation starts with moms, but it includes all of us. Come listen, learn and be part of building stronger families and a stronger community.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Visit mpowerd.org for information and registration.

The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art presents Between Here & Infinity: Celebrating 30 Years of the Spelman College Art Collection, an expansive exhibition featuring nearly seventy works by Black women artists who shape our permanent collection and define our mission. Beginning September 9, 2026, visitors to the Spelman College Museum will have opportunities to discover art and artists from the collection. The first exhibition to span both the museum’s galleries, this exhibition will open in two waves: at the Bank of America Gallery at the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts, opening September 9, 2026, and in the gallery in the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D. Academic Center on October 2, 2026.

Between Here & Infinity: Celebrating 30 Years of the Spelman College Art Collection is grounded in dreaming and the Black feminist imagination, exploring ways of knowing, seeing, and creating shaped by Black women’s lived experiences. Between Here & Infinity presents artworks drawn from the permanent collection, organized by areas inspired by the layers of Earth’s atmosphere to gesture toward the vast and diverse qualities of the Black feminist imagination which shapes it: the Root, works that ground the collection in origin and tradition; the Threshold, works that evoke crossings through transitional space; the Interior, works that turn inward toward intimacy and quietude; the Expanse, works that are conceptually daring and electric in color; and the Horizon, where the past meets the future and dissolves into limitless possibility. Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition in any order they choose, taking in the collection’s range and depth.

Adult (21+), Social, Coed Kickball Leagues Looking for a way to stay active without forcing yourself into another gym routine you’ll quit in a couple of months? Joining a social, coed, kickball team is an easy, fun way to move your body, get outside, and stay consistent without it feeling like a workout. You’ll run, kick, laugh, and burn energy while spending time with people who make showing up the best part. It’s fitness disguised as fun. No guilt. No pressure. Just movement that fits real life. Leagues begin the week of September 8 - September 14. Teams play 1 scheduled game per week at/on their chosen park/day. We offer social rec kickball, intermediate kickball, & competitive kickball. For more info on leagues, dates and details, visit www.GoKickball.com. Fall Leagues Options: Play on the BeltLine at H4W Park: choose Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday Play at Piedmont Park: choose Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday Play at Hammond Park in Sandy Springs: choose Tuesday or Thursday Play at Cobb Park in Smyrna on Wednesdays Play at Keswick Park in Chamblee on Thursdays Deadline to Sign-Up: THUR, AUGUST 27 @ 8:00 PM Register at: https://gokickball.com/ How Do You Join?! Create your own team (as a captain) and invite your friends to join your team OR sign up as an individual (free agent) to get added to a team and make new friends. We accept groups of all sizes, but 15 players (including at least 4 females) is the minimum required for a full roster. Registration fee includes 7 weeks of scheduled games, a team t-shirt w/premium upgrade options, special discounts at our league bars, all equipment provided, certified referees, theme week & social events, mobile-friendly schedules & standings. For more info and to register, please visit: www.gokickball.com/atlanta

Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop‑Motion Animation invites visitors behind the scenes of one of the most enchanting forms of visual storytelling.

Featuring original puppets, sets, and production materials from across the world of stop‑motion, the exhibition reveals how artists bring inanimate materials to life one meticulous movement at a time. Through immersive displays, hands‑on elements, and behind‑the‑scenes insights, guests will explore the craft, innovation, and imagination that shape this beloved animation tradition.

The exhibition includes puppets and production elements from Adventure Time, Anomalisa, Corpse Bride, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Frankenweenie, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, James and the Giant Peach, Moral Orel, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, and more.

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday? Make it an adventure at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights—a vibrant museum where kids can play, explore, and discover stories that shape the world around them.

Start your visit in Change Agent Adventure: The Children’s Gallery, an interactive “secret headquarters” designed for children 12 and under. Here, young changemakers step into action through hands-on play, creative problem-solving, and experiences that build empathy, courage, and confidence.

Then, keep the adventure going throughout the museum with family-friendly programming designed to spark curiosity and connection. Every Saturday offers something new to explore together.

In honor of National Teachers Day, the Center invites educators to enjoy an afternoon of inspiration, exploration, and appreciation. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s belief that education should provide both “the power of concentration” and “worthy objectives on which to concentrate,” this special event offers teachers the opportunity to experience the Center at their own pace while discovering exhibitions, programs, and resources designed to support learning beyond the classroom.