VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
* St. Paul AME Church: 2514 Williams St. “Super Training University,” 6-8 p.m. May 29-June 1. Includes arts, crafts and snacks.
PERFORMANCES
* Jfest: Gates open at 11 a.m. Saturday for the Christian music festival at its new venue, the Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway (parking also available at Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway). Lecrae headlines a lineup that also includes Matthew West, Tauren Wells, Building 429, Ryan Stevenson, Riley Clemmons and The Young Escape. Tickets are $25. www.Jfest.com.
* Give5 benefit: About 100 performers from Chattanooga’s creative community will offer art, music, poetry and dance at nine locations along East and West Main streets 1-10 p.m. Sunday. The requested donation of $5 will help raise funds for two local homeless families. Facebook.com/give5freely.
* A cappella singing: Tiftonia Church of Christ, 159 Brown’s Ferry Road, has scheduled a cappella congregational singing 6-7 p.m. Sunday. Finger foods will be served afterward. Free. 423-800-2858.
* Compline (night prayer): Et Spiritu choir will sing this end-of-day prayer service at 8 p.m. Sunday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain. Incense will be used during the free service. 423-886-2281, ext. 7; www.sttimsignal.com.
* Christian Karaoke Coffeehouse: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy is reviving the Karaoke Coffeehouse from years ago with CKC, returning 5-8 p.m. May 25. Bring soundtracks and be prepared to sing. Small donation will be taken at the door from anyone older than 10. Concessions will be available. 423-903-3652.
* Let’s Sing From Memory: Free social gatherings for those affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, along with their caregivers, to sing old songs and hymns that may reconnect them to old memories, are 1-2:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Free. For more information: 423-266-1766, http://northsidepresbyterian.org.
FUNDRAISERS
* Grace Market: Vendors and shoppers (produce, crafts, yard-sale items, etc.) wanted for sales event 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike. Optional $10 donation requested from vendors for church ministries. Details at www.graceumcsd.org.
* Cornhole tournament: The DEO Clinic is hosting a cornhole tournament Saturday at the Mack Gaston Community Center, 218 N. Fredrick St., in Dalton. Day-of registration starts at 9 a.m. and the tourney at 9:30 a.m. Players will compete in two-person teams for cash awards ($500 first place) and other prizes. Team cost is $30. Proceeds will help the nonprofit clinic cover medical supplies, medicines, labs and diagnostic testing for patients with limited or no insurance. www.deoclinic.org.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
* Women’s conference: New Mount Carmel Women’s Fellowship, 1616 Washington St., hosts a women’s conference, featuring keynote speaker Tabi Upton, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Theme is “Becoming Who We Must Be in Christ: Empowered Women.” Includes brunch and door prizes. Free tickets on EventBrite.com.
* Camp open house: Parents and children are invited to an open house for Camp Discovery at Camp Scott Patterson, 72 Old Mill Lane, Ringgold, Ga., 1-3 p.m. Saturday. 706-937-2621, ccbaptist@catt.com.
* Women in Ministry events: Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 N. Moore Road, plans several women’s outreach activities in coming days. Events take place at the church unless otherwise stated. Women’s 5K run/walk is at 8 a.m. Saturday at Blue Goose Hollow, 876 W. M.L. King Blvd.; theme is “Empowering Through Health.” Women’s Celebration is at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Women’s tea and fashion show is noon-2 p.m. May 25. 423-510-9684.
* Homecoming: Lookout Baptist Church, 8645 Highway 193 in the High Point community of Walker County, will celebrate its 171st homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday, with lunch to follow. There will be no Sunday School or evening service.
* SCWN luncheon: Scenic City Women’s Network’s May Marketplace Luncheon is scheduled Thursday at the Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St. The featured speaker is Sherron Lane, marketplace minister and real estate executive from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m., and the program and luncheon at noon. Reservations are due by noon Tuesday. Cost is $20. RSVP online at scwn.org. Information: 423-698-6262, admin@scwn.org.
* Lesson & Lunch: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, hosts this program every Wednesday. The pastor’s wife, Teresa Lee, leads the lesson at 11 a.m., and lunch follows at noon. 423-903-3652.
* Marriage message: Covenant Keypers, a Chattanooga-based marriage and women’s ministry, has begun a campaign for “Taking the Biblical Message of Marriage to the Next Generation.” To host a presentation or contribute a tax-exempt gift, visit www.covenantkeypers.org or call 423-870-0071.
* Grief and Loss Art Expression Group: Weekly class, meeting 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St., uses art as a tool for dealing with grief and loss. Cost is $25 per session, payable on arrival. RSVP, with at least 24 hours notice, at www.eventbrite.com.
* It’s Not My Fault Project: SNAP of Tennessee (the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) has launched a new initiative to raise awareness of clergy sexual abuse by having victims tell their stories at HopeChronicles.org. Anonymity is guaranteed unless the victim requests otherwise. The website RemembertheSurvivors.com also has information on the abuse crisis in Tennessee.
* Free food pantry: Brainerd Baptist Church has a community food pantry that works within the church’s 2-1-1 ministry, part of a nationwide network that connects people in need of assistance with essential community services just by dialing 2-1-1. Food (and diaper) donations may be brought to the welcome desk at Brainerd Crossroads (the BX), 4011 Austin St. See the list of requests at www.brainerdbaptist.org/foodpantry. Questions? Call 423-624-2606.
* Free food pantry: St. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane (off Murray Hills Drive in the Highway 58 area), has a free food pantry, open 2-4 p.m. every Saturday. Those in need are asked to fill out a form stating their income to receive a bag of food. 423-892-2377.
* Community Clothes Closet: Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays at 1015 Laura St. across from Dodson Avenue Health Center. Free clothes and small household goods available. Donations, especially of men’s clothes, are appreciated. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
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