CALENDAR

Wednesday, July 27

COMMUNITY · Battlefield Farmers Market, 10052 N. U.S. Highway 27, in Rock Spring (behind the Walker county Civic Center) is open Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8a.m-noon.

COMMUNITY· CHI Memorial and Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) are teaming together to present a Moms’ Soccer Clinic on Wednesday, July 27, from 6-7 p.m. in the Stadium Room at Finley Stadium. Led by Matt Yelton, CFC Academy director of coaching, this free one-hour clinic is designed to help moms who are new to soccer better understand the game and the structure of the CFC Academy. Dr. Jason Robertson, medical director of the orthopaedic walk-in clinic at Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics and CFC team physician, will talk about the health benefits and common injuries associated with soccer. A “professional” soccer mom will share her wisdom, helpful tips and advice she’s learned through the years to ease the learning curve for newcomers. All participants will receive free admission to the clinic which includes a light meal and free admission to the CFC versus England’s Middlesbrough FC U21 match that kicks-off at 7:30 p.m. after the clinic. Limit one ticket per family. Parking for the clinic will be available at and around Finley Stadium for $5. Email info@chattanoogafc.com with questions.

CLASSES · The Georgia Department of Agriculture will conduct a free egg candling class Wednesday, July 27, at the Walker County Agriculture Center in Rock Spring. Those interested in obtaining an egg candler’s certification should contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture at 770-535-5955 to sign up for one of the two-hour training sessions (8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.) Please give name, address, email and phone number. The Department of Agriculture requires those selling eggs off the farm to have an egg candling license/certification. For more information contact the Walker County Agriculture Center at 706-638-2548.

COMMUNITY · The Seniors and Friends of Fort Oglethorpe group meets each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Constitution Hall on Forrest Road and offers games, crafts, blood pressure/ blood sugar check, bingo and refreshments. For information or transportation, call Karon Parker at 423-595-7109 or Taire Pulver at 423-227-7720.

Thursday, July 28

MEETING · The Walker County Democratic Committee will meet Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m. (arrive at 6:30 to eat dinner) at La Familia Restaurant, 516 Chickamauga Avenue, in Rossville, Ga. Local, state and national political contests will be discussed. For more information, Joseph Leigh (JosephLLeigh@gmail.com). There will be information on how to oppose the “Opportunity School District” amendment to the Georgia Constitution and on the campaign of Jim Barksdale for US Senate.

MEETING · The Cherokee Regional Library board of trustees will meet Thursday, July 28, at 4 p.m. at the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library.

COMMUNITY · An exhibit on mining in northwest Georgia is on display at the Welcome Center across from the Marsh House on N. Main Street, in LaFayette. Coal and iron ore mining provided many jobs in the 20th century in this area. Open to the general public Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, July 29

CHURCH · Old Way Baptist Church, Old Highway 27, in Trion, Ga., will host an inside yard sale Friday and Saturday, July 29-30, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Many items for sale to benefit St. Jude’s. Baked goods and homemade ice cream.

RECREATION · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites all fourth grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House’s new “Every Kid in a Park” program. Fourth grade students can now go to everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. . To receive their free pass for national parks, students may visit the website and play a game to access the pass. Fourth graders and their families can use the pass for free entry to national parks and other federal public lands and waters across the country until Aug. 31, 2016. The website also includes learning activities, trip planning tools, safety and packing tips and other important and helpful information for educators and parents. In addition to providing a free entry pass, fourth grade educators, youth group leaders and their students across the country may also participate in the program through field trips and other learning experiences. To schedule a field trip to the park visit nps.gov/chch and click on the “Plan a Field Trip” link.

Saturday, July 30

CHURCH · Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene in Fort Oglethorpe, is hosting a Ladies Conference Saturday, July 30, and concert Sunday, July 31, featuring Gaither Homecoming Artist, Allison Speer. Conference registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the morning session to follow. The conference will break for lunch and then resume at 1 p.m. for the afternoon session. Along with Speer, there will be worship, door prizes and more. All ladies are invited and encouraged to bring friends. On Sunday morning, July 31, at 10 a.m. Speer will minister through music during the morning worship service. Everyone is invited. Tickets to the Ladies Conference are $10 and may be purchased in advance. For more information, contact Rhonda Frye at 706-764-6276, or by email at rhonda@rhondafrye.com or call the church office at 706-866-9838.

COMMUNITY · The Friends of the Gordon-Lee Mansion will open the Mansion for tours each Saturday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. All rooms are open and furnished in antebellum period décor. Self-guided tours are $5 adults and $1 under 12 with all proceeds going to promote, preserve and enhance the mansion. Call the Friends at 423-488-0861 or visit our website at friendsofthegordonleemansion.org.

REUNION · There will be a Kittles family reunion Saturday, July 30, at noon at Salem Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove Road NE, in Dalton Ga. Bring a covered dish. For more information, call 706-581-2016.

COMMUNITY · Tickets are on sell now for the Battlefield Farmers Market’s annual “Farm to Table” fundraiser dinner at the Walker County Agricultural Center Saturday, July 30, at 7 p.m. The event is to help assist Wholesome Wave Georgia continue to match SNAP dollars at “producer only” farmers markets like Battlefield Farmers Market. Tickets may be purchased Wednesday afternoons from 3-6 p.m. or Saturday mornings from 8 a.m.- noon at the market’s information table or by calling Karen Bradley at 423-413-2968. Tickets are $25 each or a table of eight may be purchased for $190. Only 128 tickets are available. A great meal is planned using local ingredients found at our market grown by our vendors. Enjoy an evening with great entertainment by local musicians and a silent auction. To learn more about Battlefield Farmers Market or Wholesome Wave Georgia visit battlefieldfmkt.org or wholesomewavegeorgia.org.

Sunday, July 31

RECREATION · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to attend a special, 90-minute caravan tour Sunday, July 31, at 1 p.m. at Chickamauga Battlefield. This program is being conducted in conjunction with the 200th anniversary of General George Thomas’ birth and will caravan to the sites of General Thomas’ headquarters on the battlefield. 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 the park’s website at nps.gov/chch.

CHURCH · Bondservants Quartet will be in concert Sunday, July 31, at Noble Church of God, 75 Glass Road, in LaFayette. Singing will begin at 6 p.m. Pastor Jim Chasteen and congregation invite everyone to attend. For more information call 423-443-9983.

Tuesday, Aug. 2

CLASSES · The Living and Learning Museum of Walker County will sponsor “Genealogy for Beginners” Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 7-9 p.m. at the welcome center, N. Main, across from the Marsh House. The workshop is for families and will cover the basics of beginning a family tree search and take a look at the history of the Marshes, a prominent family in the early history of Walker County. Facilitator Coleen Sprayberry has done extensive research on her family and has a passion for connecting with the past. Cost is $10, which covers instruction and a notebook of information to take home. Everyone welcome, but call 423-994-8485 to register.

SCHOOLS · Head Start in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker and Whitfield Counties is accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. We provide services to children between 6 weeks and 4 years of age as well as pre-K. Program is free, including school supplies and meals. For more information about enrollment, visit enrollment@fragahs.com.

Thursday, Aug. 4

COMMUNITY · The Walker County Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend a ribbon cutting event for Treetop Hideways, 576 Chattanooga Valley Road, in Flintstone, Ga., (just outside St. Elmo), Thursday, Aug. 4, from 4-6 p.m. Nestled in the valley beneath Lookout Mountain’s Rock City is one of Chattanooga’s most unique lodging opportunities. The small, loft-style treehouse is for $275 per night.The treehouse is designed to represent the best aspects of outdoor camping with the amenities of a boutique hotel room. Nooga.com was invited to take a sneak peek of the first treehouse, nicknamed the “Luna Loft.” RSVP to attend.

Friday, Aug. 5

COMMUNITY · LaFayette Revival Center, corner of West Main and Chestnut Street, in LaFayette will host its first and only indoor yard sale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Clothes will be $.50 each. Items include shoes, baby clothes and baby items, purses, dishes, glassware, cookware, all kinds of decorating items, computers, printers, toys, books video tapes, vacuum cleaners, dog stroller, Christmas decorations, etc. All proceeds go to church roofing project. Call 706-728-5245.

COMMUNITY · United Way asks nonprofit organizations to consider submitting a project proposal for the United Way Volunteer Center’s 27th annual Day of Caring. On Thursday, Sept. 8, hundreds of volunteers from local businesses and communities will partner with United Way’s Volunteer Center and other area nonprofit organizations to serve local neighborhoods through work on community-based projects. The center needs help to find unique volunteer projects where willing volunteers can serve and make the most impact in one day. Nonprofit (501c3) organizations are invited to submit a project need to United Way’s Volunteer Center. More than one project proposal may be submitted (and may be accepted) but each request must be submitted separately. Go to UnitedWayWCD.org to fill out a proposal online or to download a proposal form. The deadline for submission is Friday, Aug. 5. All project proposal information and forms may be found online at UnitedWayWCD.org or by calling 423-752-0316.

Saturday, Aug. 6

RECREATION · The Lightfoot and Mountain City Clubs, two local clubs of the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball will wind down the season at the polo field in Fort Oglethorpe with a double-header Saturday, Aug. 6. A double-header will also be played as part of the National Park Service 100th Centennial celebration at the Chickamauga Battlefield’s recreation field Saturday, Aug. 27, beginning at noon. Parking and games are free. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets as there is no bleacher seating. Period dress is encouraged but not required. Contact Chris McKeever at 706-861-2860 or 6thcavalrymuseum.org for more information.

COMMUNITY · Free car show at Westside Cruise In, in Rocky Face, Ga., Saturday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. Trucks, cars, motorcycles and ratrods. Free inflatables for the kids. There will be food to purchase.

Sunday, Aug. 7

REUNION · The annual Black Reunion for descendants of John Harden Black will be Sunday, Aug. 7, at 12:30 p.m. at the Poplar Springs voting precinct in Ringgold. This is south on 151, turn left on Industrial Park Blvd, then first road on left.

Tuesday, Aug. 9

COMMUNITY · Chickamauga Public Library, 306 Cove Road, in Chickamauga will offer a financial workshop Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m. “Bringing Balance to Your Budget,” hosted by Rob Looney, AAMS, financial advisor with Edward Jones, is designed to help sharpen spending and saving strategy. Learn more about the basics of budgeting and the importance of managing credit and debt.

Friday, Aug. 12

ENTERTAINMENT · The Share America Foundation will host Christian music stars the Watkins Family and Appalachian String Band Just Us Gals Friday, Aug. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ringgold Depot, corner of Depot Street and U.S. 41 in Ringgold. For more information, visit shareamericafoundation.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 23

MEETING · The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission’s Area Agency On Aging will hold its quarterly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Thornton Recreation Center, 102 North Floyd Park Road, Rome, Ga. 30165 (Across from Armuchee High School on Highway 27 North). The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and is open to the public.

Saturday, Aug. 20

COMMUNITY · The Friends of the LaFayette Walker County Library, 305 South Duke Street, in LaFayette, will host a fundraiser called “Mock Tales” Saturday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. Cocktail attire. Cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, silent auction baskets and book readings. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at the library or at Ty Willeford’s Edward Jones office at 503 North Main St. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event. No alcohol will be served, only “mock cocktails.” Proceeds benefit library programs.