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collect more history on the 180th anniversary of the Trail of Tears, which involved many Cherokee, white, and African-american residents of Walker County. In those days, it included Dade, Catoosa, Chattooga, and part of Whitfield counties. The Historical Society will be recording and copying stories with Walker County connections. There will also be a remembering ceremony and a walk around the Duck Pond as a way to connect with the forced march to Oklahoma. The public is invited. Membership in the Historical Society is $12/year. Please bring a folding chair. For more information, call Jane Shelton at 423-240-7390.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

CLUB • The Southern Lit Book Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. at Caffeine Addict in Ringgold. The October selection is “Luck Be a Chicken” by Jameson Gregg. For more information, call Donna Greeson at 706-935-2810.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

CHURCH • First Baptist Lafayette is hosting a Trunk or Treat in conjunction with the city’s Scare on the Square on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

CHURCH • Keith Baptist Church, located at 1573 Keith Road in the Ringgold/tunnel Hill area of Northwest Georgia, will host a Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call 706-450-0963 or visit the church’s Facebook page.

ARTS • Opening reception through Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Ringgold Art & Frame for “Impressions of Monet’s Garden,” artworks inspired from a painting trip to Giverny, France, home of Impressionist Claude Monet. 5-7 p.m. Free. Local artist Durinda Cheek led eight painters on a week of plein air painting (in the open air) in France. Participants include Sandra Babb, Ringgold; Dorothy Powell, Dalton; Susan Miller, Mcdonald, Tenn.; Joyce Jones, Chattanooga; Jo Thomas, Vermont; Judy Rogers, Indiana; and Emi Anamizu, Hawaii. Artworks available include oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and

stained glass. Show will continue through Oct. 31.

Thursday, Nov. 1

COMMUNITY • Christians United for Israel (CUFI), along with churches in North Georgia, North Alabama, and Southeast Tennessee, invites the community to a “Night to Honor Israel” on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold. The purpose of this event is to show solidarity between Jewish people and Christians in their support of Israel. The event is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. A complimentary reception will follow the event. All people are welcome regardless of religion or denomination. The event features Keynote Speaker, Erick Stakelbeck, a sought-after authority on the Middle East, terrorism, and radical Islam. “A Night to Honor Israel” is one of the activities promoted by Christians United for Israel. For more information about this program and local Christians United for Israel activities contact Margaret Bean 423-645-1552 or e-mail: mrbean1@catt.com.

Friday, Nov. 2

CHURCH • First Baptist Church, located at 2645 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, will hold its Fall Rummage Sale on Friday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in front of the CERT garage in the campus backyard. Sale items will include furniture, household items, appliances, linens, electronics, yard tools, handbags, clothing and shoes. Proceeds from this event will support missions and other important outreach efforts by the church. For additional information, call the church office at 706-866-0232.

Friday, Nov. 9

COMMUNITY • The Share America Foundation will present Christian music artists the Testimony Quartet and the Hullender Family on Friday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ringgold’s Patriot Hall, 320 Emberson St. in Ringgold. Randall Franks will emcee. The event is a fundraiser for the Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship Fund, helping musicians achieve higher education. Donations for tickets are adults: $10, children 12 and under free with adult. For more information, visit www.shareamericafoundation.org.

are sponsoring a benefit for them to offset expenses during their extended illnesses. It will be held at the Cedar Grove Community Center, 5395 W. Cove Road, Chickamauga, on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and show their support. Donations will be accepted. Sponsored by Camp New Dawn, Cedar Grove Community Club, and Antioch Baptist Church. Contact 423-994-8485 for more information.

Friday, Nov. 16

CHURCH • The Women’s Ministry at First Baptist Church, located at 2645 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, will hold a Heavenly Homemade & Vendor Fair in the church fellowship hall on Friday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale items will include unique homemade crafts, baked goods perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday and items by local vendors. The public is urged to come and purchase one or many items for Thanksgiving or for Christmas presents. Proceeds will go toward FBC Women’s Ministry Free to Be Campaign and missions. For additional information, contact Laura Jones at 423-605-1816.

Saturday, Nov. 17

COMMUNITY • Heavenly Homemade Crafts, Bake and Vendors Sale will be held indoors on Saturday, Nov. 17, at First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 Lafayette Road (Highway 27), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, call the church office at 706-866-0232 and someone will contact you with the information. Proceeds from the sale will go support missions and the church’s “Free to Be” campaign.

Friday, March 1

COMMUNITY • LakeviewFort Oglethorpe High School’s College and Career Day will be held on Friday, March 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The event offers an opportunity for networking, learning and interaction between businesses, colleges, students, and teachers. For more information, call Bo Campbell at 423-313-4708.