“Dandelion Dreams” is next Painting For a Purpose class
Fundraisers to benefit North Georgia HealthCare Center
Painting For a Purpose, the monthly adult painting party offered at the 6th Cavalry Museum will be held on Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
2017 marks the second year that Painting For a Purpose is being offered by the 6th Cavalry Museum with Coyee Langston as the featured instructor.
Langston has been a familiar face on the local, state and regional art scene for more than 30 years. Known for her abstracts, she describes her work as a “collection of colors, textures and layers of inspiration.”
Langston has selected “Dandelion Dreams,” for the April. She will demonstrate painting techniques, how to mix colors and give individualized instruction so each guest finishes their painting in one evening.
The cost is $40 and includes a catered dinner, canvas, painting supplies and instruction so each guest leaves with a completed 16 x 20 acrylic work of art. Dinner will be served from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. and is catered by Alicyne Roth.
Guests are encouraged to bring the adult beverage of their choice and an apron or old shirt to protect their clothes.
Proceeds from Painting for a Purpose benefits the 6th Cavalry Museum, the non-profit museum located on the former Army Post in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. The museum is ADA compliant and is equipped with a lift to the 2nd floor community room where the class is held.
Pre-registration is required and class size is limited to 20 participants. Register on-line at 6thcavalrymuseum.com. For more information or to receive the registration form by e-mail at chris@6thcavalrymuseum.com or call 706-861-2860.
North Georgia HealthCare Center (NGHCC) will host their first-ever Kentucky Derby Fundraiser Party on Saturday, May 6, at 4 p.m.
NGHCC is a non-profit, 501c3 that provides primary healthcare for underserved residents in Catoosa and surrounding North Georgia counties and the Greater Chattanooga area. Funds from the event will help provide these services to those who may not qualify for sliding scale fees or other special programs as well as support our developing dental program for the underserved.
The Derby Party to be held at The Renaissance Center, 630 North Avenue, Rossville, GA will begin with games, races, photos, music, food, beverages and a silent auction followed by a full, catered meal. Derby parties traditionally have been a time for hats, sundresses, dapper dressing and contests. All of this will be a part of the fun-filled evening with the primary focus being the Best 2 Minutes in Sports – the Kentucky Derby.
A companion fundraiser event, a Hat Party and Luncheon (space is limited) is planned for the ladies on Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m., Patriot Hall in Ringgold. This will begin with a social time to select and prepare hats (with embellishments provided) to be worn to the Main Event, the Derby Party on May 6. Ladies can enter the optional hat contest at the Derby Party. There will be trophies and prizes for winners to include Prettiest Hat, Best Decorated Hat and Most Outlandish Hat plus a Best Dressed Gentleman contest.
So gentlemen, pick your best girl, brush off the seersucker, fluff out our bowtie, mark your calendar, order your ticket and get ready to experience and enjoy what just may be THE best and uniquely Southern social event of the Season in Catoosa County.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.nghcc.com or by contacting NGHCC direct – smitchell@nghcc. com or 706-935-6442, Ext. 119.