Tuesday, Oct. 15
· Now through Oct. 31, Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, located at 4686 West Armuchee Rd. in Summerville, is presenting their third annual Pumpkin Patch. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., MondaySaturday, and from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. There will be a Pumpkinfest from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. For information call 706-3978164.
Saturday, Oct. 19
· Newnan Springs United Methodist Church will have its annual barbecue today from l0 a.m. until 2 p.m. with eat-in or carry-out barbecue plates. Church is located on Lakeview Drive, across from Lake Winnie, and everyone is invited.
· Mt. Pisgah Church, at 66 Westbrook Road in Ringgold, today will hold a gift extravaganza from 10 a.m. until noon. This is a great opportunity for gifts for the holidays.
· New Bethel Baptist Church tonight, beginning at 7 p.m., will hold a singing that features “The Hickeys.” The church is located at 1635 Salem Valley Rd. in Ringgold.
Sunday, Oct. 20
· Dr. Randy Faulkner, Sr. Pastor of Metropoli- tan Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, will be guest speaker at Parkway Bible Chapel as a highlight in the church’s Divine Directive Disciple Making Series. The church meets in the Chickamauga Room of the Hampton Inn, located near the intersection of Interstate 75 and Battlefield Parkway.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
· Heritage Pointe Baptist Church tonight hosts a Fall Family Fun Night at the church which is located at 60 Dyer Bridge Place in Ringgold. Ativities for families to do together include a bean bag toss, bobbing for apples and crafts. Snacks will be served and services such as financial counseling, haircuts, and medical screenings will be available at no charge.
Saturday, Oct. 26
· Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene will hold its Fall Bazaar from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. today, Oct. 26. The church is located adjacent Walmart.
· Rossville Baptist Tabernacle will hold a Fall Festival fundraiser from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. There will be an outdoor flea market featuring antiques as well as food ranging from pinto beans and cornbread to baked goods. The church is located at 3336 Lakeview Dr. in Rossville.
· Cooper Heights Church of God is having a fall yard sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. today. Items include a coffee table, two end tables, lamps and an assortment of items from several estates including clothes and coats. The church is located at 12598 state Highway 193, about ½ mile north of the intersection with state Highway 136.
Sunday, Oct. 27
· First Baptist Church of LaFayette will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their sanctuary on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 at the 11 a.m. service. Everyone is welcome to attend.
· Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church today from 4-6 p.m. will have a Fall Festival featuring inflatables, games, food and fun. The church is located at 66 Westbrook Road in Ringgold.
· Heritage Pointe Baptist Church will have a free screening of the feature-length film “Homerun” at 6 p.m. at the church located at 60 Dyer Bridge Place in Ringgold. The movie is free as are popcorn and drinks. For more information call 706-858-0976.
General
· Celebrate Recovery meets every Friday at 7 p.m. on the Chickamauga campus of Oakwood Baptist Church, 115 Oakwood St. For more information about Celebrate Recovery at Oakwood Baptist visit oakwoodbc.org.
· Lyerly United Methodist Church is selling cookbooks. They can be purchased from any Church member, or at Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply in Lyerly, or by sending $5 (plus $2.00 shipping and handling) to Lyerly United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730, and a Church cookbook will be mailed to you. For more information, call Jo Ann Mitchell at 706-895-2636.
· Zumba - A fun and effective workout to the beat of Latin and International music, meets every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Boynton United Methodist Church. Females only. Cost is $5 per class to pay the certified instructor. For more information, go to BoyntonUMC.org or call 706-866-2626. Boynton United Methodist is located at 4246 Boynton Drive in Ringgold, two miles west of I-75, south of Battlefield Parkway at Pine Grove and Boynton.
· Pilates - helps reduce stress and tension, restores natural balance, improves circulation, range of motion, strength and flexibility. Certified instructor Denise McGaughey offers classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at Boynton United Methodist Church. Cost is $33 per month or a flex-pass is available. For more information, go to BoyntonUMC.org or call 423779-4468. Boynton United Methodist is located at 4246 Boynton Drive in Ringgold, two miles west of I-75, south of Battlefield Parkway at Pine Grove and Boynton.
· Ladies Safe Haven Ministries meets regularly the second Monday of each month for lunch and fellowship. The meetings are from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Epicurean Restaurant on Ringgold Road. The ministry is non-denominational and all ladies are welcome. For more information, call Pat Steele at 423-9022377.
· Rossville Community Ministries, which is supported by Churches in the Rossville area, is a food pantry stocked with non-perishable food to help families or individu- als in the Rossville area. Non-perishable food items, cash donations and volunteers are needed. The Rossville Community Ministries is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon until 3 p.m. They are located at First Baptist Church of Rossville, 100 Spring St. Calls are taken during office hours at 706-861-5748.
· Boynton Baptist Church, 4093 Boynton Drive, holds Word of Life Club meetings each Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for pre-school through sixth grade children. Keith McLeod is the pastor. For more information, call 706-8661898.
· First Baptist Church of Ringgold’s Ladies Book Club meets the second Monday of each month in the Church’s fellowship hall at 7 p.m. The group invites all ladies who love to read to join. Selections are not limited. The group reads mysteries, fiction, non-fiction and biographies. Call 706-935 2358 or 706-935 3161 for more information.