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Published Saturday, February 04, 2012 in Religion

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Dancing — with music by the Peachtree Jazz Edition — will again be a highlight of the Heart & Soul Social at Cornerstone United Methodist Church this Friday.

Big Band music to inspire dancers at Cornerstone social

From STAFF REPORTS

religion@newnan.com

Valentine's is the season of love, and several churches are planning events with a Valentine's theme -- including a dance with Big Band music and a romantic ambiance at Cornerstone United Methodist Church.

The United Methodist Men at Cornerstone are getting ready for their Heart & Soul Valentine Social, which will be held on Friday. This marks the second year for the event, which the men's group plans to hold annually.

Hours for Heart & Soul will be from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The event will feature the live Big Band music of the Peachtree Jazz Edition with vocalist Toni Byrd.

The Christian social was a huge success last year with more than 300 guests who enjoyed a beautiful evening of music, refreshments and dancing.

The Valentine social is designed as an outreach to the community and as an event that encourages fellowship, provides a heart-healthy function for those who care to dance and enables adults to enjoy an evening of Valentine fun. Proceeds from the social will benefit the United Methodist Men's mission programs.

Peachtree Jazz Edition is an 18-piece band with outstanding vocalist Toni Byrd. The band plays an extensive repertoire of Big Band music from the '30s and '40s as well as pop/jazz tunes composed and arranged well into the '90s.

Original compositions by Bill Greenhaw, one of the band's trombonists, round out the group's unique presentations. Peachtree Jazz Edition's repertoire also includes many original arrangements recorded by such artists as Glen Miller, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Melissa Manchester and Willie Nelson.

The Valentine Social is open to the public 17 years of age and older. Organizers said couples and singles will enjoy Heart & Soul. Those attending Heart & Soul may have their portraits taken to commemorate the evening.

This year, the event will offer dance lessons and a silent auction, as well. Childcare from infants through fifth grade will be available at no charge with advanced reservations to cstonechild@numail.org.

In addition to the musical entertainment, hot teas will be provided as well as gourmet coffee. Luscious desserts and chocolates will also be provided.

Advanced tickets for Heart & Soul are $15, and tickets will be $20 at the door, Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets can be purchased from any member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Men, at Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City, in the Cornerstone narthex before or after Sunday services or from the church office Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or Friday from 7 a.m.-noon.

Several other area churches have events planned with a Valentine theme. They include:

• The Art with Heart Art Exhibition will be today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church in Peachtree City. An opening reception was held on Friday. Proceeds will benefit the Children's Village at Christian City in Union City.

• The Open Hearts Dinner/Dance will be held in the parish hall at First United Methodist Church of Newnan on Feb. 11 from 6-8:30 p.m. There will be a pasta and salad bar, along with homemade dessert. The event will include a DJ, a famous couple contest, dancing and a photo station. Advance tickets are required and can be purchased at the church office.

• A Heart's Desire program will be held at New Friendship Baptist Church at Greenville on Feb. 12. The program will start at 11:30 a.m.

• A Valentine supper will be served by the United Methodist Men at Moreland United Methodist Church on Feb. 15 at 6:15 p.m. Reservations are required -- 770-253-0460. Donations will be accepted.

• The Daddy-Daughter Dance will be held Feb. 18 from 5-8 p.m. at the Arbor Springs Plantation Clubhouse. The event, which is not limited to fathers but to any positive male figure, is sponsored by Emmanuel Life and Worship Center. Semi-formal attire will be part of the dance, which is billed as "a Daddy's Little Girl Event." Admission is $20 for each father/daughter couple. Fathers may bring additional daughters for $5 each. For information, call 770-252-3344.

• Love Sunday will be observed at Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church at Lone Oak on Feb. 19. The service will be at 11 a.m. with a covered dish meal to follow. Church members will also be delivering meals to people who would enjoy one.