Thursday, Nov. 21
Walker County Democrats will meet Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Greg’s Restaurant, 12560 U.S. 27, Chickamauga. The theme will be “Voting Rights.” Bring your favorite political cartoon to share. The public is invited. For more information, call 706-764-2801.
CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at CHI Memorial Parkway in Ringgold on Thursday, Nov. 21. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram between the ages of 35-40. After age 40, a screening mammogram is recommended every year. Any woman who meets these age guidelines and has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months may participate, with or without insurance. For those with insurance, you must bring your insurance card and a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Insurance will be filed for you. If you do not have insurance, you may qualify for financial assistance. The Maryellen Locher Breast Center partners with the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program and the Susan G. Komen Foundation provide eligible uninsured and underinsured women with breast and cervical screenings. If an abnormality is discovered, the diagnostic work up is covered and a financial plan is provided for any follow-up care. Women need to know their doctor’s first and last name. To schedule a screening, call 423-495-4040 or 866-5912254. CHI Memorial Parkway is located at 4700 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold.
Saturday through Monday, Nov. 23-25. By November 1863, months of besiegement culminated with a series of battles throughout the Chattanooga area. By the time the smoke cleared, Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge were strewn with the wreckage of war, and the Confederate Army of Tennessee was in full retreat. It was, as one Confederate later wrote, the “Death Knell of the Confederacy.” Throughout the weekend, the park will offer a variety of special programs marking the anniversary of the battles, including historical hikes and tours on Moccasin Bend, Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. The historic Cravens House on Lookout Mountain will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24.
Let’s Make A Difference will sponsor a Feast of Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. at the Lafayette Housing Authority, 300 Oak St., Lafayette. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, call 706-638-6183.
The annual Center Post Thanksgiving Community Supper will be Saturday, Nov. 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Chattooga Baptist Church, at 6982 Ga. 337 in the Center Post community, about seven miles south of Lafayette. Everyone is welcome. Please, bring a covered dish and join us.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Actor/entertainer Randall Franks will share music and testimony at Oakwood Church of God of Prophecy, 3927 Webb Road, in Chattanooga, on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. A love offering will be received. For more information about the church call 423240-9493, and about Franks, visit http://randallfranks.com.
The November monthly meeting of the Walker County Historical Society will be Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Welcome Center, 309 N. Main Street, Lafayette, for the annual meeting and election of offices. The program will be “1882 in Walker County” by David Boyle. The public is invited. Membership in the Society is $12 per year.
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, synagogues, AIPAC, and for other pro-israel organizations across the nation. Additionally Michael Dzik, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga and Amit Matityau, the Federation’s Israeli Emissary, will provide insight,