The Perrys will be in concert Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Valley Cathedral of Praise in Dalton. Admission is free; a love offering will be received. The church is at 2744 Cleveland Highway. For more information, call (706) 259-8115.
• Carpet Capital Women’s Network will hold its sixth anniversary meeting Sept. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Western Sizzlin’ in Dalton with Jackie Weaver as guest speaker.
Weaver began his musical career by singing in church. He began piano lessons at age 10, and by age 14 he had made his first recording. Weaver’s musical training continued throughout high school and then at Lee College in Cleveland. After college he joined the crusade of Sammy Hall Ministries and began to share his music worldwide.
Weaver has performed in 25 states in the U.S., in Canada and more than six European countries. He has written, produced and recorded many of his works over the years. Weaver has served as music director for 29 years at Trinity United Methodist Church in Dalton.
He and his wife Tobi are members of Trinity and very active in many areas of the church’s ministry.
Weaver is the second man invited to speak to the group. He will share his music ministry and testimony.
CCWN is a marketplace ministry to equip, encourage and energize Christian women in the Dalton area. Western Sizzlin’ is located on Legion Drive. For more information, call Susan Swinney at (706) 278-8260 or Clydine Tyson at (706) 275-7509.
• A benefit singing for Brother Ronnie Shadwick is today at 7 p.m. at Maddox Chapel Baptist Church in Dalton. Featured singers include Still Blessed, The Glorylands and the Maddox Chapel Boys.
The church is off the North Bypass. For more information, call Billy Wilcox at (706) 264-6814.
• Pastor Nicky Starling of Greater St. James Overcoming Church of God will be the guest speaker Sunday at 6 p.m. at Valley Brook Church of God.
The church is at 722 Mineral Springs Road in Dalton. For more information, call (706) 279-3296.
• Dawnville United Methodist Church will sponsor a spaghetti dinner today from 6:30 to 9 a.m. also featuring a cakewalk and more. Plates are $5 with a maximum of $20 per family. To reserve a plate, call (706) 259-5341.
Homecoming will be Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. with former pastor the Rev. Fred Johnson as guest speaker. Special music will be provided by Janice Ridley, Kenneth Cox and Delores Cox. Lunch will be served after the service.
The church is on Dawnville Road in Dalton.
• First Presbyterian Church will offer a community women’s Bible study each Monday at noon beginning Sept. 14 at the church’s Recreation Place Café. Please arrive by 11:30 a.m. if you need to purchase a book.
The book, “Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy” by Beth Moore, shows how individuals can lives with integrity in today’s self-absorbed society, according to organizers. The study is divided into two parts. Daniel 1-6 will be covered from September to December. Books are $17.
The church is at 510 S. Tibbs Road in Dalton. For more information or to register, call (706) 278-8161.
• Crown View Baptist Church will have a fifth Sunday singing Sunday at 6 p.m. with the Renewed Trio of Adairsville as special guests.
The church is at 502 W. Tyler St. in Dalton.
• A benefit singing for multiple sclerosis patient Melissa Swafford will be today at 6 p.m. at Valley Brook Church of God in Dalton.
Special singers include The Soul Searchers of Tennessee, Jerry Hall, Valley Brook Praise Team and Choir and From the Heart. Hot dogs, pinto beans, spaghetti, cornbread, salad, desserts and drinks will be available for purchase beginning at 4 p.m.
The church is at 722 Mineral Springs Road. For more information, call (706) 629-3922, (706) 673-7460 or (706) 279-3296.
• Ken Hicks and Testimony will be in concert Sunday at 6 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Dalton.
The church is at 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Road. For more information, call (706) 278-9562 after 6 p.m. The public is invited.
• First Presbyterian Church will offer a grief recovery outreach program beginning Sept. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The 10-week program is for people experiencing the pain and anxiety of loss due to death, divorce or separation. It seeks to guide those whose lives have been affected by the death of a loved one or end of a relationship whether a recent loss or long ago. The program is designed to help participants resolve their loss issues and move beyond grief to a richer quality of life.
The cost is $35 which covers all workshop materials. Scholarships are available.
The church is at 510 S. Tibbs Road in Dalton. For more information or to register, call Jean Strain at (706) 278-8161.
