December Calendar: artisan holiday markets, food drives, and solidarity events.
Happenings around town this month.
Welcome to December! What a year. PHEW. Lots happening this month between holiday bazaars, food drives, and ongoing organizing around Palestine.
Thank you to those who filled out this form, to let me know of events I would have otherwise missed. As always, don’t hesitate to drop me a note (or fill out the form!) if you have any suggestions for the calendar, story ideas, or anything else. You can reply to this email, or find me on Facebook or Instagram. - Sophia
Friday, December 1
“Palestine in Pictures” - The Alif Institute is hosting a series of movie nights featuring films about Palestine. This Friday’s movie, Gaza Mon Amour, is a film about a fisherman in Gaza falling in love with a woman who works at the local market. Dinner (eggplant fatteh, salad, and dessert) is available for purchase for $15. The movie is free. 7 pm. The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, 30340. Details here.
Because of War documentary- Another film screening! This one, produced by the nonprofit Heavenly Culture, World Peace, and Restoration of Light (HWPL), is about how the organization has supported communities in Clarkston who have fled war. Tickets are $40. 7 pm, 2030 Powers Ferry Road, SE, Suite 340, Atlanta, 30339. Event info here.
Saturday, December 2
Latin American Association Christmas Market: The Buford highway based nonprofit is hosting a holiday market featuring items from local businesses run by Latina entrepreneurs - everything from handmade jewelry to traditional crafts to clothing. Free. 10 am to 4 pm. 2750 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, 30324. Register to attend here.
Alternative gift market: A Decatur based church is having its annual gift market - this one featuring items from small, local businesses, and supporting refugee and immigrant communities. Expect to find alpaca wool scarves from Ecuador, Syrian desserts, and Christmas ornaments made by ornaments in Kenya. 10 am to 3 pm. 611 Medlock Road, Decatur, 30033. More info here and here.
A winter bazaar, and more.: This one, at the Alif Institute, also features food and items from local artists and entrepreneurs, as well as a discussion about Palestine, a community empowerment session, and family activities organized by “Atlanta Kids for Palestine.” 1 pm to 8 pm. The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, 30340. More info here.
Learn to cook empanadas: Chef Belen de la Cruz is teaching folks how to cook Argentinian empanadas and pastries. Hosted by Bebe’s Kitchen. $95 per person. 1 pm to 3:30 pm. 11730 Jones Bridge Road Suite F, Johns Creek, 30005. More info here.
Sunday, December 3
March for Palestine: A coalition of organizations including Jewish Voices for Peace, CAIR Georgia, the American Friends Service Committee, and the Atlanta Multifaith Coalition, is organizing a “Funeral and Mass March for Victims of the War on Palestine.” 2pm. Freedom Park, Corner of Moreland Avenue and North Avenue in Atlanta. Details here.
Saturday, December 9
Refugee Coffee Holiday Market: The Clarkston based coffee shop is holding its annual market, featuring items for sale and food from the area’s diverse communities. 9 am to 4 pm. Refuge Coffee, 4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, 30021. More info here.
Tuesday, December 12
Hang out and wrap gifts: New American Pathways is looking for volunteers to join them for a gift wrapping session at their office. Gifts are for their annual holiday children’s gift drive. *They’re also accepting donated items.* December 12 and 13, 10 am to 4 pm. 2300 Henderson Mill Road NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, 30345. Questions? Email volunteercoordinator@newamericanpathways.org. More info here.
Saturday, December 16
Holiday Healing Event: We Love Buford Highway is hosting its fourth annual holiday event - featuring a food drive, activities for kids, and educational resources. 10 am to 2 pm, 3510 Shallowford Road, Atlanta, 30341. More info here.
Sunday, December 17
Plaza Fiesta celebrates Christmas: The Buford Highway based shopping plaza will have “dancing, piñatas, clowns, food, bells ringing and whistles blowing,” according to its website. Time TBD. 4166 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, 30345. More info here.
Ongoing:
Donation drive for domestic violence survivors: The Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) is organizing a donation drive for the families of South Asian survivors of domestic violence, through nonprofit partner Raksha. Check out the Amazon wishlist here.
Call for artists: Atlanta-based writer Fiza Pirani is looking for poets and writers who are interested in participating in a solidarity reading for Palestine. More info on how to get involved here.
Holiday market volunteers: Refuge Coffee is looking for volunteers to help with set-up and close-down of its annual holiday market. Sign up here.
Jobs: The Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR) is hiring three full-time Political-Community Organizers. Applications accepted until January 15, 2024. Details here.
