MUSIC
‘ Faith, Family & Friends: Poet Voices, The Greesons and The Hullender Family will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Ringgold High School’s Robin L. Christian Performing Arts Theater, 29 Tiger Trail, Ringgold, Georgia. A love offering will be received. For information: jeffhullender@hotmail.com.
‘ Gospel singings: Gospel singer Crystle Elam’s schedule includes these appearances: Ball Play Tabernacle, 5208 Highway 360, in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, 10 a.m. Sunday; Four Points Baptist, 3501 Old Tasso Road, Cleveland, Tennessee, 6 p.m. Sunday; Chickamauga Senior Center, 414 W. 14th St., 11 a.m. Friday; Bradley County Healthcare, 2910 Peerless Road NW, Cleveland, Tennessee, 3 p.m. Friday. www.crystleelam.com.
‘ Jfest tickets: General-admission wristbands go on sale Thursday for the contemporary Christian music festival, set for May 18 at a new location, the Tennessee Riverpark. Co-headliners Lecrae and Matthew West will be joined by Riley Clemons, The Young Escape, Ryan Stevenson, Building 429 and Tauren Wells. Purchase at www.jfest.com.
‘ 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
‘ Chapel Art Gallery: “You Gotta Have Hart” is the new exhibit in the gallery space at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. Works are by the Hart Gallery’s homeless and other nontraditional artists. Sales benefit Hart and ministries of the church. February hours: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, other times by appointment (call Sandy Smith at 423-991-8856).
‘ Tea, flea market: Good Neighbors, founded in 1952 to help people in need of emergency services who don’t meet the standard requirements for public assistance, will kick off its annual fundraising campaign with the inaugural Red and White Tea 3-5 p.m. Feb. 9 at Whiteside Faith Manor, 735 E. 10th St. The all-day flea market is Saturday, Feb. 16, at Isbell Barbecue, 4801 Brainerd Road. Donations of cash, canned goods and nonperishable items may be dropped off at the flea market or at Good Neighbors, 737 E. 10th St. The goal is to raise $25,000 to continue services and 5,000 pounds of food to donate to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Contact: Wiley Morton, 423-653-4611.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
‘ Addictions workshop: A free workshop on “Living 100 Percent: Let’s Talk About Youth Addictions and the Opioid Crisis” is scheduled 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at New United Church, 2629 Tunnel Blvd. The event is hosted by the church’s Health & Wellness Ministry through a community partnership with CHI Memorial, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department and the Sound Living Foundation. Refreshments will be served. Information: 423-629-2875.
‘ Forward: The grief support group starts another seven-week session 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 in the parlor at First-Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave. The ecumenical group offers mutual support for stepping forward into the future for those who have lost a spouse, no matter how recent or long ago. There is no charge. Information: Cindy Ruff, 423-756-2021.
‘ Theologian visits: Noted theologian Dr. Will Willimon will discuss his book “Fear of the Other: No Fear in Love” on Feb. 10 at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike. He will preach at 10 a.m., then meet with participants for brunch and a discussion of how those with many different beliefs and practices can come together with love and hope. Information: 423-877-8527, www.rivermontpc.org.
‘ Encounter Tour: Best-selling Christian authors Lysa Terkeurst and Levi Lusko, along with worship leader Mack Brock and speaker/author Shelene Bryan, will be in Chattanooga on Feb. 10 as part of a nine-state tour to share their biblical teachings and music. The program starts at 7 p.m. at City Church of Chattanooga, 7122 Lee Highway. Tickets, $25 to $85, with VIP experiences available, may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com (search for Encounter Tour Chattanooga).
‘ Men’s clothes needed: The Community Clothes Closet open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays at 1015 Laura St. across from Dodson Avenue Health Center is in need of men’s clothing donations. The ministry provides free clothes and small household goods to those in need. Donations are appreciated. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
‘ ESL classes: Free training in English as a Second Language is offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Oakwood Baptist Church, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive. 423-892-6414.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ 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.
‘ Grief support: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Presented by PruittHealth Hospice. Free. For more information, call 706-602-9546.
‘ 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.
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