Pat Boone and his wife Shirley are coming to Chattanooga to host a "spectacular weekend" to benefit the children of Bethel Bible Village. A number of events are scheduled to take place during the 38th Annual Pat Boone-Bethel Celebrity Spectacular May 13-15.
The first of four events is a limited-seating luncheon on Thursday, May 13, at Chattanooga Golf and Country Club. The featured speaker is Mrs. Boone. She will talk about her experience of living a Christian life in Hollywood.
The public is invited to attend “Bid for the Kids” live auction Thursday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in Bethel’s Activity Building at 3001 Hamill Road in Hixson. Mr. and Mrs. Boone will be there along with auction emcees Cindy Sexton and Bill Markham of WRCB Channel 3. Featured items include trips, getaways, jewelry, artwork, electronics and more. Admission is free.
“Bid for the Kids” online auction is set to run May 13-20. Items can be previewed at www.bbv.org and clicking on the link. Bid on vacations, gift certificates, sports memorabilia, home décor, art and more.
Two days of tournament golf is scheduled at Bear Trace Golf Course for Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15. Entry fees are $300 for individuals and $1,200 for foursome teams if paid by April 30. Fees increase to $350 (individuals) and $1,400 (teams) after April 30. Tee times are 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. both days. Open to men and ladies of any skill level. Flight prizes and skills contest prizes are awarded.
Corporate sponsors are Chattanooga Coca Cola Bottling Company, Metro Services Inc., Southern Champion Tray Company, Wingfield Scale Company, Yerbey Concrete Construction Inc., Citadel Communications and WRCB TV 3.
For over 55 years, Bethel Bible Village has provided safe, nurturing and Christ-centered homes for children of families in crisis. By God’s grace and through the generous support of many friends, Bethel continues to build Christ-centered lives one child at a time.
For more information, contact Kay Smith at kays@bethelbiblevillage.org or 842-5757 extension 234, or visit Bethel’s website at www.bbv.org.