Community Calendar

Craft a lantern and join us! The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade brings together thousands of people and hundreds of lanterns for special festivities, including daytime kids activities, a parade along the Southwest Trail, lantern-making station, food and market vendors, and live performances.

Free Community Health Fair. Open to all ages. Free Health Screenings. Free Health Education and Resources provided by healthcare professionals. Free food and refreshments. Door and Raffle prizes. Come learn about how you can prevent and manage blood pressure, diabetes, cancers and more. Sponsored by Shaw Temple AME Zion Church in Smyrna, Pastor Eldren D. Morrison, Faith AME Zion Church in Atlanta, Pastor Brandon Moore and the Health Ministry of the AME Zion Denomination. Invite your family and friends.

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.

A Careing Touch Foundation in partnership with West End Cafe and Mutual Aim to give meals to 200 families

The Community Bash is a FREE, family-friendly event created to bring families, young athletes, local businesses, and community organizations together for an afternoon of fun and connection.

Event Details:
PawSox Elite Community Bash
Saturday, October 17, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tyrone Recreation Center
145 Commerce Drive
Tyrone, GA 30290
Admission: FREE and open to the community

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The event will feature family games and activities, local vendors, music and a DJ, performances, giveaways, food, special guests, and more.

The PawSox Elite Youth Foundation's mission is to help ensure that young athletes with the talent and desire to compete at a high level are not prevented from doing so because of financial circumstances. Through scholarships, equipment assistance, mentorship, and community support, we work to make competitive baseball more accessible to deserving youth and their families.