Roger Crawford, who became an NCAA Division I tennis champion despite physical disabilities, will be the featured speaker at Possibilities, the annual luncheon to benefit Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation.
The luncheon will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Mr. Crawford was born with underdeveloped arms and legs, eventually undergoing the amputation of his left leg. Yet he taught himself to hold a racquet and learned to play tennis, becoming a college champion before being inducted into the National Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities.
His inspiring story was included in the original “Chicken Soup for the Soul.” He has been featured in Sports Illustrated and USA Today.
Tickets are $65 per person and table sponsorships are also available. To make a reservation, call 634-1208 or go online at www.SiskinRehab.org.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church sets lunch
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and Ladies Philoptochos Society are co-hosting a luncheon on Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 722 Glenwood Drive.
Three authentic Greek meals will be offered for diners to eat in or carry out. Meal No. 1 is a large Greek salad with pita bread and almond cake for $8. Meal 2 is a gyro sandwich with small Greek salad and almond cake for $8. Meal 3 is a large Greek salad with gyro meat, pita bread and almond cake for $9.
For more information, call 629-2364.
Tennessee Valley Theatre sets dance
Tennessee Valley Theatre in Spring City, Tenn., is hosting a Valentine dinner-dance on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m.
The theater will be decorated to be “The Love Boat.” A cruise buffet featuring prime rib will be served. Wendel Werner & Company will provide the music for dancing.
Tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple. Call 365-7529 for reservations.
Bach Choir sets Mardi Gras Ball
“Escape to Rio” is the theme of the Chattanooga Bach Choir’s annual Mardi Gras Ball. The gala will be held Monday, Feb. 15, at the Walden Club.
The fun begins at a pre-celebration party at 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Read House, followed by a parade to the Walden Club.
At 7 p.m., there will be a four-course dinner, silent auction, mask contest, the choir will sing, followed by entertainment by Kathy Tugman and the Dave Walters Trio. An exhibition of Latin dance by Fred Astaire Studios will also be presented.
Admission is $100. Reservations are required by Friday.
For more information, call 877-9767 or e-mail mardigras monday@yahoo.com.
Chorus offers serenades
The Choo Choo Chorus is again offering to serenade your sweetie with a Singing Valentine.
A barbershop quartet from the chorus can be booked to deliver a rose, box of candy and personalized Valentine card as well as sing a love song to your valentine.
The cost is $50 to deliver this to one person, slightly more for a group.
Quartets will deliver valentines from Feb. 12-14. Proceeds of the fundraiser help fund operating expenses of the chorus and its philanthropic work.
To schedule a Singing Valentine call 265-7464. Credit cards accepted via
PayPal at www.choochoochorus.org.
Athens Chamber hosts Ramsey
The Athens, Tenn., Area Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation by financial counselor, author and talk-show host Dave Ramsey on Friday at 8 p.m. The talk will be held in the McMinn County Senior Center, 205 McMinn Ave. in Athens.
Tickets are $15. They may be purchased at 13 North Jackson St. in Athens or by calling 423-745-0334.