Staff Report
As keynote speaker for the kickoff luncheon of the Pat Boone-Bethel Celebrity Spectacular, Shirley Boone will let her famous husband rest up for the golf tournament that bears his name.
Starting Thursday, the Boones will host a long weekend of events to benefit Bethel Bible Village, a residential home for children whose families are in crisis. The fundraiser is in its 38th year.
The first of four events is a limited-seating luncheon Thursday at Chattanooga Golf and Country Club. According to organizers, Shirley Boone will talk about her experience of living a Christian life in Hollywood.
That night at 7, the Boones will be guests for the Bid for the Kids live auction in Bethel’s Activity Building at 3001 Hamill Road in Hixson. Auction emcees are Cindy Sexton and Bill Markham of WRCB Channel 3. Featured items include trips, getaways, jewelry, artwork and electronics. Admission is free.