PERFORMANCES
* Real Comedians of Social Media: Comedians KevOnStage, Tahir Moore and Tony Baker will bring their tour to Metro Tab Church, 2101 Shepherd Road, at 7 p.m. Sunday. VIP tickets are $30 and include early access for seating at 5:45 p.m. and guarantee access for photos after the show. General admission tickets are $30, with entry at 6:15 and photos with the comedians if time remains after the VIP session. Tickets on EventBrite.com.
* Cabaret Music Series: Blue Goose Hollow Ensemble, featuring Dr. Clark Eldridge “Deaconbluz” White, will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. The $18 ticket includes appetizers and beverages. RSVPs are recommended; visit www.jewishchattanooga.com. Information: 423-493-0270.
* Gospel singing: The Victorious Singers from Rockwood, Tennessee, will perform at 6 p.m. March 10 at Oakwood Community Church, 3927 Webb Road. Information: 423-903-3652.
FUNDRAISERS
* Evening of Purpose: Event scheduled 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Chattanooga Cigar Club, 1518 Market St., will raise money for Pain Perseverance Character Hope Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to uplifting, educating and motivating at-risk youth. Tickets are $25. Buy at EventBrite.com or call 423-313-4555.
* Chapel Art Gallery: “You Gotta Have Hart” has been extended through March 10 in the gallery space at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. Works are by the Hart Gallery’s homeless and other nontraditional artists. Chapel Art Gallery is open 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, other times by appointment (call Sandy Smith at 423-991-8856).
* Pork butts: Middle Cross Baptist Church, 4009 Norcross Road, is selling $50 tickets for Boston pork butts for pickup at 2 p.m. March 23. Approximate weight is 5 pounds; meat can be purchased whole or pulled. Proceeds support a summer mission trip to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Call 423-877-5742, or go online to http://themiddlecrossbaptistchurch.org or the church’s Facebook page.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
* Prayer breakfast: In celebration of Men’s Day, a prayer breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 2, in the fellowship hall at New Emmanuel Baptist Church, 139 E. 25th St. A $37 donation is asked.
* Meal packing: Third annual event Sunday at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike, features two packing times this year: 10-11 a.m. (during Sunday School) and after the 11 a.m. service. Goal is to pack 23,000 mac and cheese or rice and beans donations for Chattanooga Area Food Bank. To volunteer, email Fay Eubank at fastfay@epbfi.com or Jack Danner at dieudahday@epbfi.com.
* An Evening of Hope With Bob Goff: The best-selling author of “Love Does” and “Everybody Always” will be the guest for this dinner benefit for On Point at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Individual seating is $100, or $475 for a table for eight. Visit LiveOnPoint.org, call 423-899-9188, or email Ashley@liveonpoint.org.
* Lesson & Lunch: Oakwood Community Church, a Church of God of Prophecy congregation at 3927 Webb Road, will host a Lesson & Lunch, focusing on Christianity’s Hebrew heritage, at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, March 6-April 24. Lunch will follow a Bible study that focuses on “Jewish Lessons That Enlighten Christianity,” led by Colleen Womack, one of the first Gentiles to become a member of Hadassah, the Jewish Women’s Zionist organization. Information: 423-240-9493.
* Ladies Bible study: “Steadfast Love,” a video series based on Psalm 107 by Laura Chandler, will run Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. through April 10, at Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. 423-892-1916.
* Civil discourse: Girls Preparatory School, 205 Island Ave., will host Rosalind Wiseman, a best-selling author, thought leader and founder of Cultures of Dignity, as part of the GPS Presents Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Thursday in Frierson Theatre. She will explore such topics as creating cultures of dignity, encouraging bystander courage and fostering community. The program is free, but guests are encouraged to register at GPS.edu/Speakers due to the anticipated large turnout.
* Women Build Breakfast: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area will host this event to tell about the Women Build program and introduce the homeowner of the next such home 9-10:30 a.m. March 9 at The Chattanoogan hotel, 1201 S. Broad St. Chattanooga Habitat has constructed 17 Women Build homes with the support of all-female volunteer groups. Tickets are $30 individual, $300 table of eight (garage parking costs extra). To purchase tickets or make a gift, visit habichatt.org.
* Rhythms Retreats: Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Boulevard in Red Bank, will host this time of teaching, discussion and spiritual discipline 9 a.m.-noon March 9. The monthly series is designed to support those seeking to find balance and strengthen their spiritual journey. Cost is $10. Register at www.chatthop.org or mickiann@chatthop.org.
* Lenten Quiet Day: The Daughters of the Holy Cross will sponsor a Lenten Quiet Day 10 a.m.-noon March 9 at Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 104 McBrien Road. Quiet Day is open to everyone as a way to begin the observation of the Lenten season. 423-892-1101.
* Sustainability workshop: The Chattanooga Chapter of Tennessee Interfaith Power and Light will hold a Sustainable Houses of Worship workshop 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 9 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Breakfast is included. Presentations will address actions that save operations money while addressing climate change. The workshop is suitable for ministers, stewardship leaders and facilitation managers of any faith. Cost is $15. Register through EventBrite.com or via email to creationcare@gmail.com.
* Spanish resource guide: La Paz Chattanooga, under the business development department Compania, will publish a Spanish-language resource guide for Latinx and Hispanic community members in late April. Titled “Descubre,” the guide will be a catchall reference manual for agencies and information relevant to Chattanooga and Hamilton County. The guide will include information on municipal services, local attractions, nonprofit organizations, churches and schools. To learn more, email Angela Garcia at agarcia@lapazchattanooga.org or call La Paz at 423-624-8414.
* 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.
* 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 are asked to fill out a form stating their income to receive a bag of food. 423-892-2377.
* 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, especially of men’s clothes, are appreciated. Contact: R. Ludy at 423-933-6314.
* 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.
* 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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