CALENDAR

Saturday, Nov. 3

COMMUNITY • On Saturday, Nov. 3, at 9 a.m., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct a four-mile, approximately four-hour, ranger-guided hike on Lookout Mountain beginning and ending at the historic Cravens House, 1060 Cravens Terrace, Chattanooga, Tenn. Join park officials as they explore the history and lure of Lookout Mountain on this rangerguided hike along the Hardy, Mountain Beautiful, Bluff, and Cravens House Trails. This hike will cover nearly 600 feet of elevation change over rocky and uneven terrain. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather, wear supportive footwear, bring water, and are encouraged to bring a day pack and light trail snacks. For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit park website at www.nps.gov/chch.

Thursday, Nov. 8

will present the third

annual on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Robin L. Christian Theater at Ringgold High School, 29 Tiger Trail. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature classic patriotic music, including Morton Gould’s “American Salute,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “God Bless America,” marches by John Philip Sousa and more. The tickets are free but required for admission. All Veterans will be honored and recognized. World War II and Korean War Veterans will be brought up on stage during the concert. To request tickets or send information about a WWII or Korean War veteran: twright. rhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 10

CHURCH • Keith Baptist Church invites the community to a Free Food and Movie Night on Saturday, Nov. 10, beginning at 6 p.m. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in the Ringgold/tunnel Hill area of North Georgia. For more information, call the church at 706-450-0963 or visit the church’s Facebook page.

Sunday, Nov. 11

BENEFIT • A benefit lunch will be held Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Cedar Grove Community Center, 5395 West Cove Road, Chickamauga, (in Mclemore Cove) at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to Wendy Kingsley Moore and Rick Owens, who are experiencing major medical problems. The menu is a standard BBQ meal and is furnished by Camp New Dawn, Cedar Grove Community Club and Antioch Baptist Church. Donations will be accepted. Call 423-994-8485 for more information.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

CHURCH • You are invited to join Keith Baptist Church for their fall revival services. Jimmy Mcclure, pastor of North Georgia Baptist Church, will be preaching and Sacrifice

will be singing during the services. The revival begins Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. and ends with the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Nov. 18. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold/tunnel Hill Georgia. For more information, call 706-450-0963 or visit the church’s Facebook page.

Thursday, Nov. 15

COMMUNITY • The Walker County Republican Party is hosting Veteran Night. “We are expressing our appreciation to area veterans with a special Veterans Night. For the third consecutive year, members of the Republican Party choose to honor our veterans by treating each to a delicious free meal, which will be served this year at the Walker County Civic Center on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6-8 p.m. approximately. Also invited, at $15 each, are the relatives and friends of our veterans. A reservation must be received by Nov. 7 for each participant. This special dinner is open to all no matter the political affiliation of the veteran. There will be feasting, singing, praying, dancing by a troupe of college girls, laughter, and story telling. Friendship and thankfulness are the watch words.” Two special speakers have agreed to share their thoughts. Brian Hart, a local hero, who was an engineer in the Army, and Boyd Lackey, a resident

of a nearby town who was a chaplain in the Army, will each speak briefly. Both men served 30 years, and each will present a different picture of life through his service. To reserve a Veterans Night place for yourself and your family, call 423-364-5682 before Nov. 7.

Friday, Nov. 16

CHURCH • A revival with Evangelist Bobby Barnes will be held Monday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 16, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 278 Oak Grove Road, Chickamauga.

Saturday, Nov. 17

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 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 benefit FBC Women’s Ministry, Free to Be Campaign and missions. For additional information, contact Laura Jones at 423-605-1816.