Story of the Apostle Paul in Townsend ... and more

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STORY OF THE APOSTLE PAUL IN TOWNSEND: The Passion Play in the Smokies is offering up a preliminary production in anticipation of its August opening: "A.D., The Story of the Apostle Paul," is based on the cantata by Sterling and Carr (with additional script written by Mark Pedro, director and producer of the Passion Play in the Smokies) and includes the resurrection of Christ, the major events of the apostle Paul and his teachings and the early church. It's taking place at 7:30 tonight and 7:30 p.m. Friday and July 12 at the Passion Play Amphitheater, on Bethel Church Road in Townsend, and tickets are $12 adults/$5 children 12 and younger, or $11 for adults who bring a canned food item for the local food ministry. For more information, call 448-3505.

Class, Family, Other Reunions

ADAMS-DUNN REUNION: Will be held July 26 at Caylor's Chapel Baptist Church fellowship hall in Townsend. Lunch will begin at noon. Bring a covered dish, musical instruments and family pictures. For more information, call the Rev. Edward Adams at 982-0339 or LeaAnn Adams Lewelling at 681-5544.

Classes Offered

MARTIAL ARTS: Will be offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Cades Cove Baptist Fellowship, 2342 Duncan Road, Maryville. Harold Nuchols, a 7th degree Black Belt, will offer instruction. The free class is a ministry of Cades Cove Baptist Fellowship. For information, call 984-0465.

Clubs, Organizations

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS: The Maryville Chapter meets at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Alcoa TN Credit Union, 124 N. Hall Road. Call Marsha at 981-8204, Pat at 273-5702 or Angie at 380-4730 for more information.

BLOUNT COUNTY BUSINESS CONNECTION: Meets at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at Kathy's Deli, 2124 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville. The group is part of Business Networking International.

MOMS CLUB OF MARYVILLE AREA: Meets the first Monday of each month to offer support for stay-at-home mothers. For more information call Melissa A. at 681-0112.

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION BR. 194: Meets at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Cokesbury Center on Kingston Pike, Knoxville. For information call Bobby Smith at 982-3306.

Health, Fitness

HONEY ROCK HERB FARM YOGA CLASSES: Yoga has come to Honey Rock, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays for gentle to beginners, and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays for beginners. Visit www.yoga raj.org for class descriptions, prices and directions, or call Diane Wells at 274-1278.

Self Help, Support Groups

EDITOR'S NOTE: For a listing of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon and Al-Ateen meetings, please see this section every Wednesday.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: An American Cancer Society self-help group providing support for people with cancer, their families and friends, meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church in Sevierville. For more information, call Alice Grady at 428-5834 or 1-800-ACS-2345.

HOPE FOR TODAY: A self-help group providing support for people with cancer, their families and friends, meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Maryville. For more information, call Charlene Walker at 984-0388.

CANCERNET FOR CANCER PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS: Meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville. For information 1-800-ACS-2345.

NU-VOICE FOR LARYNGECTOMEE PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road. For information call 541-2313 or 1-800-ACS-2345.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S LOOK GOOD ... FEEL BETTER: Meets 10 a.m.-noon the second Monday of each month at the Blount Memorial Cancer Center, Maryville. The program teaches women cancer patients techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image and also how to deal with sociological side effects experienced during treatment. Light refreshments served. For information or to register for the free program, call 980-4939.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at Blount Memorial Hospital auditorium. This is a support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. For information, call 386-4489 and leave message.

GATES TO HOPE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday at Cokesbury Conference Center in Knoxville. Contact Nancy Blackburn at 281-8373 for information.

CHRISTIAN SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN WITH A HISTORY OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE: Meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at a private location in Blount County. There is no charge to participate. For more information contact Tracie Walker, LCSW, at 719-4709.