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by Melissa Snyder
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A four-session seminar led by pastor Dr. Paul L. Walker will be at Lee University on four afternoons each month during the spring semester. The dates are Feb. 24, March 24 and April 14. Each of these four Thursdays will include a special chapel service followed by a lunch question and answer session, and end with a classroom session in the afternoon. To register or for more information, call 614-8370.

The annual Stitches-in-Time Quilt Exhibit begins Thursday and runs until March 11 at The Museum Center at Five Points. This is the Museum Center’s most popular exhibit of quilts submitted by individuals from throughout the region — both antique and contemporary. After being judged, awards will be given to Best in Show, Best Antique, Best Contemporary, Best Wall Hanging, Best Group Quilt and Viewers Choice Award. For more information, call 339-5745.

A “Power Source” musical event will be at Lee University in the Conn Center on Jan. 28. Special guests will include Gene Higgins, 155 Band, Ken Hicks, and Jason Crabb & The Jason Crabb Band and more. Tickets are $15 and $12 for students. For more information call 615-742-9210, ext. 229. or visit www.powersourcemagazine.com.

The Kingdom Heirs, one of Dollywood’s favorites, will be at Mount Olive Ministries on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. for a concert. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the public. Mount Olive is located at 3522 Harrison Pike. For more information, call 479-3381.

Fresenius Treatment Options class (TOPS) designed to inform those diagnosed with kidney disease about the various treatments available to them and to educate family members will be at the Bradley County Health Department the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. For more information, call 476-6166.



Lee University’s Encore Program is offering new mini-courses for people age 60 and over to take university courses. The Encore Program is a part of the institution’s commitment of service to its community. For more information, call Merica Stum at 614-8598 or e-mail mstum@leeuniversity.edu or visit www.leeuniversity.edu/encore.

Family Hospice of Cleveland will offer volunteer training classes on Feb. 1, 3 and 8. Call Elainie Bain, 478-9060 for information. There is no charge for the classes and there is no obligation to serve.

Award-winning Christian vocalist and songwriter Mark Harris will present a concert on Feb. 3 at Lee University’s Conn Center at 7 p.m. The event will benefit the Samaritan’s Place Children’s Home in the Philippines. Harris is an alumnus of Lee and has won 9 Dove Awards. Tickets are $10 ($5 with student ID) and are available at White Wing Christian Bookstore, LifeWay Christian Bookstores in Cleveland and Chattanooga. Remaining tickets will also be sold at the door the night of the benefit. For more information Angeline McMullin at amcmullin@leeuniversity .edu. For information on group sales please contact Pamela Browning at pbrowning@leeuniversity.edu.

The Family Violence Program of Cleveland offers a confidential support group for abused women on Monday evenings. Professional counseling will be available. For more information, call 479-9339.

“Matters of the Heart,” a resource from SkyRidge Medical Center, will offer a free event Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. at Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy. Dr. Lisa G. Umphrey, cardiologist from the Heart Institute, will be guest speaker. RSVP one week in advance by calling 559-6229.

The United Club will meet Jan. 31 at Ryan’s. Miriam Presswood will be the speaker. For more information, call Martha Bostic at 479-9207.

The official 2011 Cinderella Scholarship Pageant will be held Feb. 19 at Hopewell Church of God, 5765 Eureka Road N.W. Call 715-3199 for information. Deadline for registration is Feb. 19.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Contact Melissa Snyder at 472-5041 or e-mail: Melissa.Snyder@clevelandbanner.com.