Taste of the World Fest: Four Grand Openings. Free Admission. Live music, art and great food from around the world close to home! July 2-4: Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. & Sun. noon-10 p.m. All donations go to Mustard Seed Communities. Ashford-Dunwoody and Johnson Ferry Roads intersection next to Walgreens (2140 Johnson Ferry Rd.). For more information, visit www.TasteOfTheWorld.com , or call Soren Ludwig, 404-936-1818.

On Sunday, July 4, at 10:30 a.m., Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church and Columbia Presbyterian Church will sponsor a community worship service under the trees at Lake Avondale in Avondale Estates. For more information, contact the Avondale Pattillo church office at 404-294-4063 or email info@apmethodist.org.

Fly Fishing 101. Learn the basics of fly fishing every Saturday in July, 9 a.m.-noon, at Orvis Atlanta, 3275 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. The event will consist of free half hour fly-casting and leader, plus knot-tying lessons offered simultaneously for three hours. RSVP to reserve your space: 404-841-0093.

Castleberry Hill Second Friday Art Stroll takes place on July 9, 7-10 p.m. Atlanta is quickly becoming the next great place for art and no area is more alive with the arts than Castleberry Hill, Atlanta’s historic arts district. The neighborhood is located at Nelson and Walker Streets, Atlanta. For more information, visit castleberryhill.org .

The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany’s Annual Jumble Sale takes place on July 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. Look for toys, books, house wares, furniture and hundreds of other items at great prices! 404-373-8338; www.epiphany.org .

The Atlanta Jaycees will hold their monthly Happy Hour at 6 p.m., July 10, at Dogwood, 565 Peachtree Street NE. The event features food and drink specials, raffle prizes, networking and membership information. For information, e-mail info@jciatlanta.org”>.

AOA Theater Arts presents This Flag. Don’t miss this most humorous yet controversial interaction between two families — one former Klansman family living next door to a black family who are both tied to the fictitious Old Dixon Plantation. Performances: July 11 & 25, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; 14th Street Playhouse. $25. Not recommended for young audiences. Tickets: 404-733-5000 or www.14thstplayhouse.org .

The Atlanta Comedy Festival is one of the south’s newest comedy showcases. This fun filled event is held at the award winning Apache Café, 64 Third St. NW, in midtown Atlanta on July 30th & 31st at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. General admission: $15. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Call 678-458-6765 or log on to www.apachecafe.info.

PowerCore is a close-contact networking association. One person per profession; sole purpose is passing referrals. To see if your classification is available and to get an invitation to visit, email info@powercore.net. Emory Team meets Wednesdays at The Bagel Palace at Toco Hills Shopping Center, 2869 N. Druid Hills Rd. NE., 7-8:30 a.m. Decatur Team meets Tuesdays, Scott Blvd. Baptist Church, 2532 N. Decatur Rd., 7-8:30 a.m. Visit www.powercore.net for more information or call 404-816-3377.

3rd annual “Sisters of Tomorrow” Conference, July 14-16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Big Bethel Village, 500 Richard Allen Blvd., SW., Atlanta. Registration: $50 a day. The conference will teach girls self-esteem and character building, leadership, presentation and effective communication skills, career exploration and more, in a fun & innovative way. For more information, call Carla Morrison, 404-319-2130, or visit www.sistersoftodayandtomorrow.org .

Great children’s clothes at bargain prices! The Children’s Boutique Warehouse Sale will take place on Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in Atlantic Station, next to Dillards. A portion of the $5 admission charge goes to support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. For more information, log on to www.attheworks.net or phone 404-876-1359.

Artists Atelier hosts the exhibit, Idyllic Summer, July 1-August 31. Come to Artists Atelier, relax, view the artwork, visit, smell the paint and feel the spark of ingenuity. These award-winning artists create many styles and explore a variety of paths as they daily work in their studios. Artists Atelier of Atlanta, 800 Miami Circle, Suite 200; 404-231-5999, www.ArtistsAtelier.com .

A free Self-Defense Workshop will be offered on Tuesday, July 27, 7 p.m. at House of Payne Personal Training, 4565 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lilburn. Sponsored by Lilburn Woman’s Club. For more information, call 678-641-9188 or visit www.trainwithpayne.com .

Center Theatre at the MJCCA will present RENT - School Edition, an adaptation of the Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical, July 27-August 1. The Teen Summer Stock production follows a year in the lives of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians in New York’s East Village. Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody. $20-$22. Tickets: 678-812-4002 or www.CenterTheatreAtlanta.org .

The Georgia State Defense Force is currently auditioning accomplished musicians for the 105th Georgia State Defense Force Band. A minimum of at least 3 years musical experience at College level is required. Prior military experience is not required. Visit www.gasdf.com for more information.

Congregation Shema Yisrael - The Open Synagogue holds services every Saturday at 10:15 a.m., at Jewish Family and Career Services, 4549 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. Phone: 404-943-1100.

Life Dances On is a free introduction to social dancing for cancer survivors and their partners. Dancing can help you reconnect with your spouse and introduce you to a caring network of friends who understand the issues you face and the hurdles you’ve overcome. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 2620 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta. Visit www.LifeDancesOn.org for details.

Monthly Singalong. Group singing just for fun — no performances. We sing folk music, old standards, gospel, political songs, pop, freedom songs, country, show tunes and more. 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 23, East Lake location. For directions or more info, call Bob at 404-378-5424.

Pine Lake Cultural Arts presents First Friday concerts on the lake! Every first Friday of the month, 8 p.m. at the Beach house. Pine Lake is a quaint city located between Decatur and Tucker. For a schedule and directions, log on to: www.dellastreet.info.

Potluck Supper and Dance Party with the Atlanta Cajun Zydeco Association. Spend a Sunday afternoon dancing, meeting new friends, and enjoying a bountiful supper. Bring a dish to share. Cajun waltz, two-step, and jitterbug plus hot Zydeco dance tunes played by DJ. Sunday, July 25, 4-8 p.m., Garden Hills Community Center, 337 Pinetree Dr. NE, Atlanta. $5. For details, call 404-825-9768 or email info@aczadance.org.