Allied Arts will hold its annual Arts Education Expo for local educators and the general public on Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hunter Museum of American Art.

Local artists and representatives from local arts organizations will be at the expo to share information about their programs and services that enhance student learning.

“Local arts organizations and artists have 200 programs available to schools that engage students in the arts and enhance the overall curriculum,” said Rodney Van Valkenburg, director of arts education at Allied Arts.

“The Arts Education Expo has been a popular event to kick off the school year and enables teachers and arts educators to meet and discuss outstanding opportunities for students in the spectacular surroundings of the Hunter Museum.”

This year, Allied Arts will provide artist residency grants, and student ticket subsidies as well as give funding to 13 elementary schools participating in the Allied Arts School Program. Funding for the student ticket subsidies is provided by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and Allied Arts. Grant information will be available at the event.

The Arts Education Expo is free and open to public, private and homeschool educators. For more information, contact Allied Arts at 756-2787.

St. Barnabas sets rummage sale

The “Tried and True Treasures” rummage sale is set for Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Barnabas Apartments, Sixth and Pine streets.

The items priced to sell, with the help of a professional appraiser, include art, furniture, porcelain, silver plate, tapestries, Oriental rugs, lighting, toys, Christmas items and home decor.

For more information, call 847-4105.

Last call to view Bennett exhibit

Sept. 4 is the final day to view “Think Globally, Draw Locally,” at the Jewish Community Federation, 5461 North Terrace Road. The exhibit is a collection of editorial cartoons by Clay Bennett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

A 1980 graduate of the University of North Alabama, Mr. Bennett has been employed with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Fayetteville, N.C., Times, the St. Petersburg Times and The Christian Science Monitor.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Free health clinic today at Lone Oak

Lone Oak Free Health Clinic, in partnership with residents of T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital, is offering free back-to-school physicals, sports physicals, vision testing, and developmental testing today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lone Oak Community Center on Signal Mountain.

Call 886-4040 for details and appointments.

Heart walk teams registering

Teams may begin registering for the Tennessee Valley Start! Heart Walk, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at AT&T Field at 11 a.m.

Sign up now and learn simple ways to live healthier through walking, while supporting the work of American Heart Association. Register by calling 668-4900 or logging onto the Web site at www.americanheart.org/chattanooga.

Free watch, clock appraisals Aug. 30

Delegates attending the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors will offer free watch and clock appraisals on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon in the South Rotunda of the Chattanooga Convention Center.

The appraisals, similar to those seen on Antiques Roadshow, is one event of the association’s Mid-South Regional Convention, which is being held Aug. 29-30.

Anyone wishing to learn some information on their antique clock or watch may bring it to the show. Appraisers will give each guest a written evaluation form of their piece and its estimated value.

Vendors sought for Apple Festival

The annual Cleveland, Tenn., Apple Festival will be held Oct. 18-19 in downtown Cleveland. Organizers are seeking artists and craftsmen for the festival’s juried shows.

They are also taking applications for home and community-based businesses for the community exhibit area.

To apply, call 503-4114 or log onto clevelandapplefestival.com.

Film festival entry deadline is Aug. 31

The International Black Film Festival of Nashville announces that the deadline for entries is August 31.

The festival will take place Oct. 15-18 at the historic Belcourt Theatre and at the Avon Williams campus of Tennessee State University.

IBFF is open to independently produced national and international films in the following genres: Short Narrative, Feature Narrative, Documentary Long/Short and Animation. In addition, the festival will accept faith-based, health and environment and sports-related films.

More information, official rules and entry forms can be obtained online at the IBFF Web site, www.ibffnashville.com.

Last call for bids in RMH auction

Thursday is the final day to place a bid in the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House Charities Online Auction at www.rmhchattanooga.com.

The online auction features more than 200 items, including a children’s playhouse, scooter, beach trips, golf trips, private catering, local attractions and sports memorabilia.

To participate, log onto www.rmhchattanooga.com, click the icon of Ronald McDonald on the lower left, and register to bid.

For more information, call 778-4331.

Etowah festival seeks exhibitors

Xi Delta Zeta Sorority announces the 34th annual Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Etowah, Tenn., will be held Oct. 4-5 at the historic L&N Depot Park on Highway 411.

Exhibitors and food vendors are encouraged to contact the sorority for applications and entry regulations. Space is limited; site availabilities will be assigned on receipt of applications and checks or money order.

Application deadline is Sept. 30.

For more information, call Brenda Walden, (423)-263-9496, or Wilma Bledsoe at (423) 263-5629.

Teen relationship class in Trenton

First Things First is sponsoring Connections, a class that teaches teens skills for success in dating relationships, today and Sunday in Trenton, Ga.

Classes will take place at Trenton United Methodist Church, 12500 N. Main St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and 2-6 p.m. Sunday.

Classes are free, but registration is requested. Call 267-5383.

Museum sets walking tour

The Museum Center at Five Points is organizing a van trip to Chattanooga on Saturday, Aug. 30, to take a walking tour of two areas that display contemporary sculpture. Participants will visit the Main Street and First Street areas.

The trip will begin at 9 a.m. at the museum, include lunch at a downtown Chattanooga restaurant and conclude by 3 p.m.

The cost, which does not include lunch, is $25 for museum members and $30 for nonmuseum members. Reservations and prepayment are required by Tuesday.

To register, call 476-7922.

Weekend retreat for cancer patients

Memorial Health Care System is offering its annual We Care Weekend for cancer patients and their families at Cohutta Springs Resort in the North Georgia mountains.

The retreat begins Friday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. and concludes Sunday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m.

“This weekend is a celebration of life and a time of sharing with people who understand the unique journey of cancer patients and their families,” said Lorraine Tilstra, coordinator. “Newly diagnosed cancer patients are especially encouraged to attend this retreat with a friend or members of their immediate family.”

Activities for the weekend include hiking, pontoon rides, painting, creative dance, bookmaking, nutrition classes, free massages, manicures and makeovers. Children will enjoy special activities and a game room.

Guest speakers will be Roger and Cathy Cawthon, humorists and cancer survivors.

The cost of a room for a cancer patient and family members is $50. This includes lodging for two nights, meals on Saturday and Sunday breakfast.

Registration deadline is Friday. Registration preference will be given to participants who have never attended or attended only one time.

For more information, call 495-7778.

Dance, music showcase Sunday

MuzArDanz, a showcase of local art, music and dance, will be held Sunday at Contrapasso, 1800 Rossville Ave. The event begins with a reception at 5 p.m. followed by performances at 6 p.m.

Performing will be Dan Landrum, Kofi Mawuko, Shikoh & Phillips, Contrapasso, Skwalking Heads, Nisha Boyington, Chattanooga Ballet, Christie Burns, John Rawlston and Kathy Veazy, magician Scott Fillers, Choo-Choo Kids and Neshawn Callaway.

Donations will be collected to help fund Lindsay Fussell’s participation in the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

For more information, call 875-6532.

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