Gospel soloist Ivan Parker will headline an Operation Heal Our Patriots benefit concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. A ministry of Samaritan's Purse, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization, Operation Heal Our Patriots gives wounded veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal and marriage enrichment through retreats at an Alaska wilderness lodge. Three churches, 16 businesses and 10 individuals of LaFayette, Ga., are sponsoring the concert, so that every ticket sale, as well as love offering, will benefit veterans. Tickets are $10 general admission and $20 artist circle. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information, call 423-762-2021, email joyrideconcert2013@gmail.com or visit the Joyride Concerts page on Facebook.
