Good morning, Decatur.

The free Social Project event aimed at building connections will be held at the Decatur Civic Center on June 11 from 3 to 7 p.m., sponsored by the Macon County Mental Health Board, and it offers food, drinks, prizes plus group activities that range from golf outings to fitness sessions.

Richland Community College and the Children’s Museum are partnering to build a new Teaching Kitchen that will offer hands-on lessons in cooking, nutrition and science for families with a $60K capital investment and $125K commitment over five years while construction continues through the summer.

Decatur families can join the free Homegrown Harvest gardening workshops at Southside Hill Community Garden (826 E.

Lawrence St.) that started May 31 and include monthly sessions from 9 to 10 a.m. covering topics from weed control to planting fall crops, with registration required one day before each session.

Weekly Book Sale

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Browse a variety of books, DVDs, and puzzles while supporting local literacy efforts.

Boots On The Ground Country/Urban Line Dancing Party

7-11:45 p.m. — Decatur Conference Center & Hotel — Free entry — Kick up your heels and enjoy a night of line dancing to urban and country beats.

Community Game Afternoon

1-4 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of board games and card games.

Stryper Live Concert

June 17-18 — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Tickets from $47 — Experience Stryper's electrifying performance as they celebrate 40 years of iconic hits by the lakeside.

Avery Irons Author Event

5:30-6:00 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Experience a reading and book signing event with local author Avery Irons presenting her debut novel.

35th Annual Decatur Train Fair

4-7 p.m. — Decatur Civic Center — Family-friendly event — Explore diverse train layouts and engage with passionate vendors at this nostalgic celebration.

Decatur Baseball vs. Jackson Rockabillys

3:30-7:30 a.m. — Workman Family Baseball Field — Tickets start at $34 — Experience a thrilling matchup between local baseball teams in Decatur.