A Thrivent Social Security Workshop will be held Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at green/space, 63 East Main St. The meal is free but space is limited. Register by Oct. 18 with Suzanne Wyche at 423-648-0614 or Suzannewyche@thrivent.com
The Sixth Annual Oktoberfest at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave., will be Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. on the First Lutheran campground. Dinner will begin at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5. Those attending are to bring non-perishable food for the food bank.