Basic diabetes self-management taught by the Diabetes Association of Atlanta. Initial assessment by appointment at Hopewell Baptist Church, 182 Hunter St. in Norcross. Registration is required. Medicare and some insurance accepted. 404-527-7150.
The American Red Cross, in conjunction with Waffle House, will give a coupon for a free waffle to blood donors. Duluth Donor Center, 3090 Premiere Parkway, Suite 500. 1-800-448-3543.
Emergency drive to collect items for Hurricane Katrina's displaced children and families. Baby items, toiletries and arts and craft supplies are needed. Home-starter kits with household items are also requested. 8 a.m. Mondays-Fridays. Through Oct. 31. Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association Housing Center, 1484 Brockett Road, Tucker. 770-938-9900, www.atlantahomebuilders.com.
Twenty-five paintings and calligraphy pieces by Japanese young people who have Down syndrome and were taught by Gwinnett resident Hiroko Nishiguchi. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 25. Free. St. Edwards Episcopal Church, 737 Moon Road, Lawrenceville. 770-963-6128.
A group meets 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center, Norcross First United Methodist Church, 2500 Beaver Ruin Road, for yoga and pilates. Eight-week class sessions $24 for one class and $40 for both. 770-448-4142, Ext. 116.
A low- to medium-impact aerobics class using contemporary Christian music begins at 9:30 a.m. in the recreation center, Snellville United Methodist Church, 2428 Main St. Bring floor mat. Hand weights are optional. $1 per class. Child care $1. 770-972-9360.
Works in engineered paper by this prize-winning designer of pop-up books. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Through Jan. 7. $5. Hudgens Center for the Arts, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 300, Duluth. 770-623-6002, www.artsgwinnett.org.
People and places of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Sinai, Israel, West Bank and Greece. Also, student photography from Gwinnett Technical College. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Through Nov. 6. Free; donation requested. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org.
All ages are invited to improve their fitness by walking the trail at Centerville Community Center. Registration is required. 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville. 770-985-4713.
Weekly program featuring themed activities and games for moms and their little ones. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Gwinnett Place mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. 770-476-5160.
Fitness program for senior women. Noon Mondays; 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; 11:15 a.m. Fridays. $1 per class. Ladies Workout Express, 1987 Scenic Highway, Suite 111, Snellville. 770-985-6070.
A low- to medium-impact aerobics class using contemporary Christian music meets 6:45-7:45 p.m. at Snellville United Methodist Church, 2428 Main St. $1 per class. Free nursery. 770-972-9360.
Based on Patanjal Yoga Sutra, class includes meditation. Through Oct. 19. 6:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Bunten Road Park, 3180 Bunten Road Park, Duluth. 770-814-6981.
Support and education group for individuals living with depression and bipolar disorder. Friends and family encouraged to attend. 7-8:30 p.m. Every other Wednesday. Gracepointe Nazarene Church, 2900 Rosebud Road, Loganville. Cheryl, 770-995-4186.
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