Here’s what’s coming up this month:
Saturday, March 2
Food distribution on Buford Highway: The Latin American Association is hosting a food drive at its offices. Along with food, there will be “appearances by the Hawks’ talents, music, and more,” according to organizers. 12p – 2p. 2750 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta 30324. More info here.
Monday, March 4
Chai Pani anniversary specials: Decatur-based restaurant Chai Pani is turning 11 years old. To celebrate, its lunch buffet will be $11 and “throwback specials” are available in the evening for dinner. Lunch is 11:30a – 2:30p, Dinner is 5:30p – 9p, 406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, 30030. Details here.
Thursday, March 7
Muslim Advocacy Day: The Georgia Muslim Voter Project, Council on American-Islamic Relations Georgia, and Inner-City Muslim Action Network Atlanta will meet with elected officials and will be leading an advocacy training for attendees at the Georgia State Capitol. 8am – 11am, Central Presbyterian Church, Tull Fellowship Hall, 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, 30303. Register here to attend.
Friday, March 8
Women’s Wellness and Empowerment Fair: To mark International Women’s Day, Amigos de la Comunidad is hosting an event for women that will include wellness activities and discussions about mental and emotional health. 10a – 1p, Sequoya Middle School (cafeteria), 3456 Aztec Rd #2702, Doraville, 30340. More info here.
Peace by Chocolate: The Alif Institute is showing a film about a man who settles in Nova Scotia, after his family’s chocolate factory is bombed in Syria. Movie is free, and dinner is available for $15. Dinner starts at 7p, movie starts at 7:30p. 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta GA 30340. More info here.
Saturday, March 9
Atlanta spa shootings – Day of Remembrance: Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta is hosting a community gathering and a day of remembrance to mark three years since the spa shootings. The gathering will include a discussion with panelists on mental health care and the importance of solidarity between communities. 12p – 2p, 5680 Oakbrook Pkwy, Suite 148, Norcross, 30093. More info here.
Small business pop-up at Refuge Coffee: The International Rescue Committee – Atlanta is bringing together local refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs to help them feature their items. Expect handmade products and traditional foods. 10a – 2p, Refuge Coffee Co, 4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Clarkston, 30021. Details here.
Ramadan and Easter Bazaar: Also at the Alif Institute – a bazaar featuring arts, crafts, and food from local vendors. There will also be opportunities to fundraise to support humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, updates on the situation in Palestine and how people can help, as well as discussions around children’s mental health. Interested vendors can apply for a table here. 12p – 6p, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, 30340. Details here.
Sunday, March 10
‘La Cocina de la Mano’: The Latino Community Fund – GA is hosting a dinner featuring food from local chefs. Proceeds will benefit the work to support farmworkers in South Georgia. Tickets are $50. 5p – 9p. Taqueria Del Sol, 2165 Cheshire Bridge Road Northeast Atlanta, 30324. Get tickets here.
Tuesday, March 12
Presidential primary election day in Georgia: Check out Asian Americans Advancing Justice’s voter guide (available in multiple languages) to find out what your ballot will look like, and where to vote.
Thursday, March 14
Anniversary of 3/16 shootings: Georgia’s AAPI legislative caucus is holding a press conference to mark three years since the spa shootings. 1p – 3p. Georgia State Capitol – South Steps, 206 Washington Street, NW, Atlanta, 30303. More info here.
Friday, March 15
Ramadan iftar to benefit relief efforts in Palestine: The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund’s Atlanta chapter is hosting an iftar to benefit their ongoing work in the region. Tickets are $55. 7p – 11p. Jaffa Restaurant, 10684 Alpharetta Hghway, Roswell. 30076. Details and ticket info here.
Saturday, March 16
3/16 Stand Together: Join folks at the Korean Community Center in Norcross for performances, panels, and a vigil, to mark three years since the spa shootings. 5p – 9p. Korean Community Center, 5900 Brook Hollow Parkway, Norcross, 30071. More info here and here.
Sunday, March 17
Plaza Las Americas’ Pop-Up market: A variety of small businesses and organizations are coming together to showcase their items at this shopping mall in Lilburn. Interested in participating? Apply here. 12p – 6p. 733 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, 30047. More info here.
Tuesday, March 19
Happy Spring. Go for a walk. Smell a flower. Lie down in the grass.
Monday, March 22
Refuge Coffee Iftar: The Clarkston based coffee shop is hosting its annual iftar. Organizers are encouraging folks to bring their favorite homemade dish and to consider volunteering at the event. 6:30p, 4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, 30021. More info here.
Saturday, March 23:
Free citizenship clinic: Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta is assisting folks with their citizenship applications. 10a – 2p. 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, 30047. Gwinnett County Public Library – Lilburn Branch, More info here and register to attend here or call 404-890-5655 (no walk-ins!). *Fees for many immigration forms will go up starting April 1, 2024. Read the latest from 285 South here.*
Sunday, March 31
Easter egg hunt: Plaza Las Americas is hosting an Easter egg hunt festival for families. 12p – 4p. 733 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, 30047. Details here.
OPPORTUNITIES
- Refugee Women’s Network is looking for an Operations Manager. Apply here.
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta is hiring a Community Organizer. Details on that position, and others, here.
- New American Pathways needs volunteers to help clients fill out Temporary Protected Status forms. Call (470) 755-3121 or email volunteercoordinator@newamericanpathways.org to get involved.
- Raksha is seeking artists to show their work at the nonprofit’s 2024 Art Show, which explores the theme “Unsung & Unseen Stories of Resilience & Healing from trauma, conflict and oppression.” Deadline to submit is March 30. More info here.
- Georgia Muslim Voter Project is recruiting volunteers to be featured in its digital ad campaign to get out the vote. Details here.
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