TODAY
– Archaeology Lecture: Southern Adventist University, Lynn Wood Hall chapel, Collegedale, Tenn., 7 p.m., free, James W. Hardin presents “Khirbet Summeily: Excavations on the Philistine Border.” 423-236-2027.
– Author Talk: Berry College, Krannert Spruill Ballroom, Rome, Ga., 7 p.m., free, author and Episcopal priest Barbara Brown Taylor discusses “Learning To Walk in the Dark: Spirituality for the Night Times,” based on her book. 706-236-1716.
– Eastdale Neighborhood Association: Eastdale Recreation Center, 1314 Moss St., 6 p.m., visitors welcome; Mayor Andy Berke is guest speaker. 423-693-7867.
TUESDAY
– Astrophysicist Talk: Berry College, McAllister Auditorium Room 119, Rome, Ga., 5 p.m., free, astrophysicist Paul Wallace discusses how stars appear in a number of biblical contexts in “Stars Beneath Us: Finding God in the Evolving Cosmos.” 706-236-1716.
THURSDAY
– Community First Awards Gala: Cleveland State Community College, Lane Gymnasium, Cleveland, Tenn., 6:30 p.m., $125 per person or $1,000 table for eight; entertainment by Mountain Faith Band at benefit for Cleveland State Foundation’s annual campaign, dinner recognizes individuals for outstanding community service. 423-473-2262.
SATURDAY
– Multicultural Fair: Cleveland State Community College, Lane Gymnasium, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free, food, entertainment and children’s activities to celebrate different cultures of this area. 423-473-2332.
– Compiled by staff writer Susan Pierce