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— Five Springs Methodist Church at 2823 Five Springs Road in Dalton has a community food pantry on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome.
— Olivia Baptist Church in Dalton will hold its vacation Bible school from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The church is at 1817 Guy St.
— Riverbend Church of Christ in Dalton opens a benevolent house each Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for area residents in need. People can choose from a variety of clothing, shoes, household items and more at no charge. The ministry is in the white house beside the church building at 2218 S. Riverbend Road.
— North Georgia Baptist Temple holds a Back-to-School Bash from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, and the church’s vacation bible school runs Sunday, July 14, through Wednesday, July 17, at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. The temple is located at 1623 Abutment Road in Dalton.
— Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church hosts several upcoming events. On Saturday, July 13, a youth bowling outing will be held at Dalton Fun Factory on Cleveland Highway in Dalton. On Tuesday, July 16, at 11:30 a.m., the Senior Saints meet in the church’s fellowship hall. Anyone age 55 and up is welcome. Meat will be provided, and attendees are requested to bring a covered dish. On Friday, July 19, the church will hold a “Better Men” meeting. Pastor Chris Tarvin invites all men to enjoy food and fellowship. The church is located at 2550 S. Bypass in Dalton. For more information about the events, call 706-278-7020.