PERFORMANCES
* “Abide With Me”: Choral Arts of Chattanooga will present music of restoration and renewal in its season-finale concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students 12 and older. Purchase at the door or online at https://choralartsofchattanooga.weebly.com.
* Jfest tickets: Lecrae and Matthew West will headline Christian music festival Jfest on May 18 at the Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Tickets are $25 ($10 ages 5-11). More information at www.Jfest.com.
* Give5 benefit: About 100 performers from Chattanooga’s creative community will offer art, music, poetry and dance at 10 locations along East and West Main streets 1-10 p.m. May 19. The requested donation of $5 will help raise funds for two local homeless families. Facebook.com/give5freely.
* A cappella singing: Tiftonia Church of Christ, 159 Brown’s Ferry Road, will host a free a cappella congregational singing 6-7 p.m. May 19. Finger foods will be served afterward. 423-800-2858.
* 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
* Grace Market: Vendors and shoppers (produce, crafts, yard-sale items, etc.) wanted for sales event 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18 at Grace United Methodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike. Optional $10 donation requested from vendors for church ministries. Details at www.graceumcsd.org.
* Cornhole tournament: The DEO Clinic will host a cornhole tournament at 9:30 a.m. May 18 at the Mack Gaston Community Center, 218 N. Fredrick St., in Dalton, Ga. Players will compete in two-person teams for cash awards ($500 first place) and other prizes. Team cost is $30. Proceeds will help the nonprofit clinic cover the cost of medicine, supplies, labs and diagnostic testing for patients with limited or no insurance. Teams may register starting at 9 a.m. the day of the event or in advance by phone, 706-581-2009; email, office_deo@yahoo.com; online, www.deoclinic.org; or in person at the clinic at the community center.
* Chapel Art Gallery: Chapel Art Gallery at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St., features Multi Media Inspired Artists this month. Gallery hours are 1-3 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday and by appointment. Sales of artworks help support church missions. 423-991-8856.
* Art exhibition: “The Artist’s Eye: A Celebration of Nature,” with more than 80 original works by 21 area artists, is on view at First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 650 McCallie Ave., through June 30. A meet-the-artists reception is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Thursday. www.firstchristian-chat.com, JumpStartArt.net.
* Rummage sale: First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road, has rescheduled its annual rummage sale due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend. New dates are June 7-8. 706-866-0232.
* Church cookbook: Church Women United has published a cookbook of favorite recipes, “Feed My Sheep,” that includes diabetic, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Cost is $10, with proceeds used to support CWU ministries. Call Marilyn Suber at 423-432-8866 for purchase information.
* Redeemer cookbook: Anglican Church of the Redeemer has copies of its congregational cookbook available for $10. Proceeds go towards Outreach ministries. For purchase information, call 423-892-1101 or email anglicancotr@gmail.com.
* Lyerly cookbook: Lyerly United Methodist Church has copies of its third cookbook, “Feeding the Flock,” available. To order, send $10, plus $3 shipping and handling, to Lyerly United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730. Call JoAnn Mitchell, 706-895-2636, for information on buying from a church member or a Chattooga County business.
* Payne’s Chapel cookbook: Payne’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lookout Mountain, Ga., still has copies of its latest cookbook, “Payne’s Chapel Cooks.” Proceeds will go into the church building fund. Cost is $12, plus $2 shipping/handling if mailed. To order, email debroskyp@gmail.com or leave a message at 706-820-2095.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS
* Rhythms Retreat: Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank, continues this monthly series with the theme “Deepening an Intimacy With God” 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. ChattHop developed the series to support those who are seeking to find balance and strengthen their spiritual journey. $10; open to men and women of all ages. Get details on future programs at www.chatthop.org or mickiann@chatthop.org.
* Big Truck Roundup: For the sixth year, Family Cornerstones Inc. will provide trucks, emergency vehicles and large equipment for children to explore 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Westwood Baptist Church, 4001 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland, Tenn. Free admission. 423-559-1112.
* Women’s conference: New Mount Carmel Women’s Fellowship, 1616 Washington St., hosts a women’s conference, featuring keynote speaker Tabi Upton, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18. Theme is “Becoming Who We Must Be in Christ: Empowered Women.” Includes brunch and door prizes. Free tickets on EventBrite.com.
* Camp open house: Parents and children are invited to an open house for Camp Discovery at Camp Scott Patterson, 72 Old Mill Lane, Ringgold, Ga., 1-3 p.m. May 18. 706-937-2621, ccbaptist@catt.com.
* Give5 benefit: About 100 performers from Chattanooga’s creative community will offer art, music, poetry and dance at nine locations along East and West Main streets 1-10 p.m. May 19. The requested donation of $5 will help raise funds for two local homeless families. Facebook.com/give5freely.
* SCWN luncheon: Scenic City Women’s Network’s May Marketplace Luncheon is scheduled May 23, at the Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St. The featured speaker is Sherron Lane, marketplace minister and real-estate executive from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m., and the program and luncheon at noon. Reservations are due by noon May 21. Cost is $20. RSVP online at scwn.org. Information: 423-698-6262, admin@scwn.org.
* Marriage message: Covenant Keypers, a Chattanooga-based marriage and women’s ministry, has begun a campaign for “Taking the Biblical Message of Marriage to the Next Generation.” To host a presentation or contribute a tax-exempt gift, visit www.covenantkeypers.org or call 423-870-0071.
* Lesson & Lunch: Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, hosts this program every Wednesday. The pastor’s wife, Teresa Lee, leads the lesson at 11 a.m., and lunch follows at noon. 423-903-3652.
* 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.
* Grief and Loss Art Expression Group: Weekly class, meeting 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St., uses art as a tool for dealing with grief and loss. Cost is $25 per session, payable on arrival. RSVP, with at least 24 hours notice, at www.eventbrite.com.
* 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: Brainerd Baptist Church has a community food pantry that works within the church’s 2-1-1 ministry, part of a nationwide network that connects people in need of assistance with essential community services by dialing 2-1-1. Food (and diaper) donations may be brought to the welcome desk at Brainerd Crossroads (the BX), 4011 Austin St. See the list of requests at www.brainerdbaptist.org/foodpantry. Questions? Call 423-624-2606.
* Free food pantry: St. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church, 4300 Locksley Lane (off Murray Hills Drive in the Highway 58 area), has 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.
* 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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