MUSIC
‘ New Year’s Eve Jubilee: The seventh annual NYE gospel music concert at the Catoosa County Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold, Georgia, is 6:30-10 p.m. Monday. The show will feature the Kingsmen Quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, Children of the Promise from Cedartown, Georgia, Chatta Valley from Cleveland, Tennessee, and host group Appointed Quartet. All seats are reserved: $17 artist circle, $10 students (free to children under 4). For student, group or church discounts, call 423-718-4682. For other purchases, call the box office at 706-935-9000 or http://colonnadecenter.org.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
‘ Free flu shots: The Hamilton County Coalition, Grace Pointe Church and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Chattanooga Chapter are teaming with Walgreens to offer free flu shots to the first 100 people 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Grace Pointe, 7 Tuxedo Ave. Dr. Tiundra Love of the VA Outpatient Clinic in Chattanooga will speak on “The Truth About the Influenza Vaccine: Dispel the Myths” and provide information on proper storage and disposal of medications. 423-535-0083, 423-305-1449.
‘ Kwanzaa celebration: Eastdale Village Community United Methodist Church, 1403 Tunnel Blvd., will present its annual Kwanzaa celebration at 3 p.m. today. Services will be led by Charlotte Shynellen Nzingah Nyaboke Williams, commissioning elder/senior pastor.
‘ Jubilee Celebration: The NAACP’s 77th annual Jubilee Celebration will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Church, 400 Tunnel Blvd. The keynote speaker is ordained minister Eldrin Bell, who served 40 years as Atlanta’s first African-American police chief. The day’s event will celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation.
‘ Jewish Film Series: Three Jewish-themed, award-winning documentary films produced in Israel and the United States will be shown on three consecutive Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. beginning Jan. 9 with “Jewish Soldiers in Blue and Gray” at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. Films are suitable for ages 16 and older. Individual tickets are $8 per person, which includes free popcorn and a soft drink. Other films in the series are “Land of Milk and Funny” on Jan. 16 and “Inside the Mossad” on Jan. 23. 423-493-0270, www.jewishchattanooga.com.
‘ M.L. King Celebration: The Unity Group of Chattanooga has scheduled a 10-day commemoration of the life of the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. next month. Events open with a program by Cherokee Freedmen President Marilyn Vann of Oklahoma at 1 p.m. Jan. 12 in the fellowship hall at New Covenant Fellowship, 1327 N. Moore Road. Find out more on the group’s Facebook page.
‘ AWANA Clubs: Groups for children age 3 through sixth grade meet 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
‘ Brainerd Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered recovery ministry that focuses on healing hurts, habits and addictions, meets every Thursday at Brainerd Baptist Church’s East Ridge campus, 1203 Blocker Lane. Dinner at 5:45 p.m., large group at 6:45 and small/open share groups following. Child care provided. 423-313-8888, brainerdbaptist.org/celebrate-recovery.
‘ 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 appreciated. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
‘ Exercise class: Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave., offers an exercise class focusing on strength, energy and balance 10:30-11:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Open to all ages and skill levels. $5 per class. 423-266-1766.
‘ Free food pantry: St. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane (off Murray Hills Drive in the Highway 58 area), has begun a free food pantry, open 2-4 p.m. every Saturday. Those in need should bring their voucher from the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to receive a bag of food. 423-892-2377.
‘ Habitat homeowners: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area, a faith-based nonprofit that builds homes for those in need, is accepting applications from families and individuals interested in becoming Habitat homeowners. To obtain a prequalifying questionnaire, visit www.habichatt.org. or call 423-756-0507.
‘ Kidz on the Rock: Groups for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade meet at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays as well as 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at White Oak Baptist Church, 301 Memorial Drive in Red Bank.
‘ Not Alone, a support group for family and friends of a loved one who is incarcerated, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at LaFayette Presbyterian Church, 107 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga. Refreshments and child care are provided.
‘ Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program for anyone struggling with addictive issues, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges, meets each Thursday at Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., worship at 6:15 p.m., open share groups at 7:30 p.m. Child care provided. 423-238-9216, oumclive.org/recovery.
‘ Siskin Museum of Religious Artifacts: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Siskin Children’s Institute, 1101 Carter St. The facility is home to more than 400 religious pieces (247 Judaic and 140 Christian), ranging from the 16th to 20th century. Other religions and philosophies represented include Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Confucianism. 423-648-1700, www.siskin.org.
‘ Women’s Bible study: “The Shepherd With Me,” a study of Psalm 23 prepared by Jennifer Rothschild, is held 6:30-7:30 Wednesday nights at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
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