Reservations are due for Denim and Diamonds, a casual buffet dinner held at Highland Country Club at 5 p.m. Feb. 9 before LaGrange Symphony Orchestra’s An Evening with Jason Coleman. Cost is $30 and seating is limited. info@lagrangesymphony.org or 706-882-0662

Beginner ballroom dance lessons for all ages are given from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Active Life center on Ragland Street. 706-884-5857

Friday

The Active Life senior center at 140 Ragland St. offers oil painting classes at noon for all adults 55 and older. 706-883-1681

A senior dance is at 7 p.m. at the old Franklin Elementary School gym with a live band. Admission is $4.

Saturday

The Briton Classic Film Series will be shown at 7 p.m. at the DHA Communty Center in Pine Mountain. Pianist Donald Tipton will be providing entertainment prior to the movie. A suggested donation of $5 will benefit future programs at community center. Call 706-663-4447 for reservations and information.

New River Band performs country music at 7 p.m. at the Active Life center on Ragland Street. Admission is $5.

Saturday and Feb. 9

Hills and Dales Estate’s Carleton Wood teaches the two-part workshop Garden Design — Laying The Foundation at 10 a.m. to help participants design a garden. Cost is $40 person, which includes both sessions. Workshop space is limited and pre-registration is required. Garden admission is included in registration. Annual pass holders receive a 20 percent discount. To register, email info@hillsanddales.org or call the visitor center at 706-882-3242.

Monday

A beginner scrapbook class is offered at the Active Life Center on Ragland Street at 11 a.m. There is no cost for the class. A registration form and supply list can be picked up at the center.

The Salvation Army, 806 Murphy Ave., provides emergency food assistance 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Picture ID and Social Security card are needed.

Free, confidential HIV testing is available starting at 4 p.m. at Pathways at 122 Gordon Commercial Drive. Must be at least 18. 706-845-4054

Meetings

Today

Rehearsals for the LaGrange Civic Chorale are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Troup High School chorus room. choralsociety@charter.net, 706-882-2734

LaGrange Serenity Groups and Al-Anon meet at 7 p.m. at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.

Friday

The Lunch Bunch Alateen Family Group meets at noon at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.

Saturday

The West Georgia chapter of Fort Valley State University Alumni meets at 10 a.m. at the William Griggs Recreation Center.

Peace by Piece Quilt Group meets at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church on the Square. Jane Taylor, 706-884-6323

Monday

Boy Scout Troop 10 meets at 7 p.m. in the Troup County Sportsman Building on Roanoke Road.

Hogansville City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

The Heard County Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. in Franklin. Johnny Adams 706-675-9880 or Alicia 706-882-2493

Churches

Today

Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program, meets at 6 p.m. with a fellowship meal and worship at the welcome center of First Baptist Church on Church Street. 706-884-5631

Immanuel Ministries and Worship Center at 75 Patillo Road holds Bible study at 6:30 p.m.

True Life Christian Ministries, 500 S. Lee St., hosts Bible study at 7:30 p.m. for adults and youth.

Friday

True Life Christian Ministries, 500 S. Lee St., hosts movie night from 7 to 9 p.m. Sylvia Cameron, 706-402-6670

Saturday

Saint James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 106 Revis St., hosts a praise exeperience in celebration of black history at 2 p.m. featuring choirs, groups, soloists, praise dancers and spotlights on black history. A hot dog luncheon will follow.

Trinity SDA Church Prayer and Bible Study Center at 710 Jenkins St. holds a free Bible study from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pastor Walter Gordon, 706-812-0760

Sunday

Sardis Baptist Church, 1308 Lindsey St., will celebrate its 89th church anniversary at 2 p.m. Guest minister is the Rev. John Parkmond of Sunshine and Bright Star Baptist Church in Pine Mountain.

Mount Gilead Baptist Church on Cedar Street celebrates its 48th church anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. R.L. Carter of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Valley, Ala.

Listings for ‘In our community’ are presented for events happening in the next five-day period, space permitting. To submit an item, email it to mstrother@lagrangenews.com, fax it to 706-884-8712 or drop it by our office at 105 Ashton St. For more information, call 706-884-7311, Ext. 229. A weeklong listing appears in the weekend edition.