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3-8 p.m.; and ultimate Frisbee competition on field 1 at 5:30 p.m.; karaoke in the rec center gym with DJ Ray Wallin from 6-9 p.m. and an old timer’s game on field one at 7 p.m. Several bands will be featured and there will be fireworks. No animals (other than service), personal ATVs, carts, glass containers or alcoholic beverages. Event is sponsored by the city of LaFayette and the LaFayette Woman’s Club. For more info, call 706-639-1590 or visit cityoflafayette.org.

COMMUNITY · The first annual 5K Freedom Fest Run will be Monday, July 4, at 8 a.m. at Joe Stock Memorial Park, 302 North Main Street, in LaFayette. Race includes a 3.1 run/walk and a one mile family fun run/walk and begins at ends at the Marsh House mansion. Proceeds benefit LaFayette Rambler Running, the local high school cross country and track and field programs. Register at freedomfestival5k.itsyourrace.com.

Tuesday, July 5

COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host Tae Kwon Do Tuesday, July 5, at 11 a.m. and Zumba at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 6

COMMUNITY · Residents living in and around the Chickamauga can learn about the risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening Wednesday, July 6. Cross Connection Church, 6812 Lafayette Road, in Chickamauga will host the event. Screenings check for level of plaque buildup in arteries related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, diabetes risk; bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis, kidney and thyroid function and more. Accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking. Call 1-877-2371287 or visit lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Thursday, July 7

COMMUNITY · Catoosa County parks and recreation department is presenting its first season of a summer concert series called Park Rhythms. All concerts are free and will be held each Thursday, at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Amphitheatre, Benton Place, in Ringgold, beginning July 7 and continuing through July 28. While food vendors will be on site to provide lots of favorites, event coordinators welcome tourists and community members to bring along their own picnic dinner and blankets to enjoy during the show. Bands slated to perform are July 7 - The Band Raven; July 14 - Chris Renzema & the New Nature Choir; July 21 - Barefoot Nellie & Co., and July 28 - Misfit Toyz. For information, contact Randy Wilson at Catoosa County parks and recreation at 706-891-4199.

Friday, July 8

ENTERTAINMENT · Back Alley Productions invites you to Leaving Iowa, a stage comedy about family vacations. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays, July 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23, at 8 p.m. and Sundays, July 10, 17 and 24, at 2:30 p.m. and it will be presented at the Mars Theater, 117 N. Chattanooga Street, in LaFayette, Ga. General admission is $15 per person, $12 for seniors age 55 and up and $10 for students with a valid school ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 706-996-8350, or visit backalleyproductions. org.

Saturday, July 9

COMMUNITY · A Goat and Sheep Management Workshop will be held at the Dade County Extension Office from 1-4 p.m. on July 9. The workshop will be led by Dr. Niki Whitley from Fort Valley State University. Both lecture and hands-on learning will be featured and cover such topics as FAMACHA/ parasites, body condition scoring and hoof care. Participants will receive FAMACHA certification as well as a packet of information. To register, call the Extension Office at 706-657-4116. The cost of training is $10 and the pre-registration deadline is July 1.

COMMUNITY · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to attend a special program at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center Saturday, July 9, exploring the roles of civilians, quartermasters and other support staff in preparing the armies to fight at Chickamauga. Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to informally interact with living historians, while formal, 45-minute programs will be at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. From September, 18-20, 1863, thousands of soldiers fought in the fields and forests along the banks of West Chickamauga Creek. Behind and alongside those soldiers were thousands of wagon drivers, teamsters, clerks, quartermasters and civilians working to ensure soldiers had the food, clothing and supplies they needed to fight. Join us for this special program where visitors can “meet” some of these unsung heroes who served “in the rear, with the gear.” For more information about upcoming programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, please contact the Lookout Mountain Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, or visit the park’s website at nps. gov/chch.

COMMUNITY · United Karate, 61 Tennessee Street, in Ringgold will host a Kick-AThon for Bridgett Coley and family Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All proceeds will go to help pay hospital bills or other personal needs related to her cancer treatments. Any karate student, family member, friend or anyone from the community that desires to participate will set a personal goal of how many times you will kick the heavy bag, and ask individuals at school, work, church, etc., to support your efforts by either giving a certain amount for each kick or make a one-time donation to the Coley’s. (Example: $.25 cents for 100 kicks = $25; $.10 cents for 500 kicks = $50; $.10 cents for 1000 kicks = $ 100). Checks should be made out to Mark Coley. Contact Jeff Clay at 423-903-8410 or jclay@ regencyseniorliving.com.

REUNION · The Hooper family reunion will be Saturday, July 9, at the Hiawassee Fairgrounds, in Hiawassee, Ga. Covered dish luncheon is at noon. All relations of brothers, Absolum and Clements Hooper of Pendleton District, S.C. 1700s come to share stories and pictures. Any questions call or text Barbara at 706-581-2016.