Thursday, Nov. 7
Festival-goers and musicians from all around the Southeast will be making their way to Mountain Cove Farms in Chickamauga for three days of music and mountains in the Mclemore Cove valley. The third annual Fall Forever Bluegrass Festival will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-9. Bands will entertain in the Show Barn, a venue that combines the beauty of Mclemore Cove in the fall with the ring of bluegrass music. Headliners this year include The Lonesome River Band, The Kody Norris Show, David Peterson and 1946. For a full listing of the bands and a schedule, visit Foreverbluegrass.com. There are also jam sessions around the campsite at anytime of the hour. Tickets for the festival can be purchased on-line, by mail or at the gate. Kids 15 and under get in free but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There are campsites for rent for the full event, with hot food and concessions available. Local arts and crafts vendors will be present. What: Fall Forever Bluegrass Festival . Where: Mountain Cove Farms, 994 Dougherty Gap Road, Chickamauga. When: Nov. 7-9 — Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 1-11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Admission: Thursday, $10; Friday. $25; Saturday, $30. Full three-day festival pass, $65. More information: Cindy Pinion at 423-605-7975; website foreverbluegrass.com.
264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold. The show will run Nov. 12 through Jan. 4, with a reception and judging on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. To participate, contact Lora Ogden at 706-935-9000.
Thursday, Nov. 14
The fourth annual Walker County Veterans Appreciation Banquet will be held Thursday, Nov 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 U.S. Highway 27, Rock Spring. Speaker: General (Retired) B.B. Bell. Entertainment by the Choo Choo Barbershop Chorus. Door prizes. Free admission for veterans and active-duty military; nonveterans, $15/person. Preregistration required. Please call 423-541-6092 to register, ask a question, or to sign up to sponsor one or more veterans. Sponsored by Walker County government and by numerous businesses and individuals. Organized by volunteers through the Veterans Event Committee of the Walker County Republican Party.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Christians United for Israel (CUFI) North Georgia Chapter, along with Pastor Neal Grimes, invites the community to a “Israel Advocacy Breakfast” on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 66 Westbrook Road, Ringgold. The purpose of this event is to share why Christians should support Israel and what you can do to defend Israel. An update on what is happening to the Jewish people around the world and the crisis in the Middle East is included. The event is open to the public. There is a $10 charge for the meal. Please call Margaret Bean at 423-645-1552 or email her at mrbean1@catt.com to make a reservation. All people are welcome regardless of denomination
300 Oak St., Lafayette. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, call 706-638-6183.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Christians United for Israel (CUFI) North Georgia Chapter, along with Pastor Joe Brown, invites the community to a “Why Israel” event on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. at Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene, 3220 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe. The purpose of this event is to share why Christians should support Israel and what you can do to defend Israel. An update on what is happening to the Jewish people around the world and the crisis in the Middle East is included. The event is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. All people are welcome regardless of denomination or religion. This event features Pastor Victor Styrsky, a nationally soughtafter speaker on Israel and the issues facing the Jewish people. As CUFI’S National Outreach director and Eastern Regional coordinator, Styrsky has been a pastor, music director, and pro-israel activist for more than 25 years. He is the author of “Honest to God — Christian Zionists Confront 10 Questions Jews Need Answered.” He has been a frequent speaker at college campuses, churches, syna
will be Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. at Chattanooga First SDA Church, 7450 Standifer Gap Road.
Monday, Dec. 16
American Legion Post 0339 Lafayette will hold a raffle for a Henry Goldenboy .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) rifle. This is the second year for such a raffle, with the proceeds going to the veterans of Walker County. The winner of the raffle may choose between the Henry Goldenboy Rifle or a $600 cash prize. Tickets are $5 per ticket or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held on Monday, Dec. 16, and the winner does not need to be present. Contact Richard Westbrook, post commander (706-621-8868) or Jack Spangler, post adjutant (423-5889499) for further details or you can email them at galegionpost339@gmail.com.