Wednesday, Oct. 5

COMMUNITY · Battlefield Farmers Market, 10052 N U.S. Highway 27 (behind the walker County Civic Center) is open Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon. Fresh vegetables and crafts of all kinds.

Thursday, Oct. 6

COMMUNITY · Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church, 600 Mohawk Street, in Rossville will hold a “Praying for America Rally” sponsored by the Tri-State Independent Baptist Preacher’s Fellowship Thursday, Oct. 6. Service begins at 7 p.m. Terry Ellis will preach. Singing by The Morrison Sisters and combined choirs. Pastor George Pinion and the members extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend. A nursery will be provided.

COMMUNITY · The City of Ringgold and Primary Healthcare Centers are pleased to announce “The Longest Table,” an outdoor dining experience to take place Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. in front of the courthouse in downtown Ringgold on Nashville Street. Tickets may be purchased by visiting The Longest Table on Eventbrite or calling 423-285-7995. Tables of eight are $650, two for $165 or one for $90. For dinner Farm to Fork will serve Angus beef medallions with a burgundy mushroom sauce, fire grilled asparagus, smashed sweet potatoes begin the meal with “The Longest Table signature soup.” All proceeds go to benefit Primary Healthcare Centers school-based programs at Tiger Creek and Gilbert Elementary. To learn more about Primary Healthcare or for questions regarding the event, visit primaryhealthcarecenter. org.

CLASSES · A free beginner line dance class is offered Thursdays from 7-8 p.m., beginning Oct. 6, at Elizabeth Lee UMC Life Center (gym), 505 Thomas Avenue, in Chickamauga. Please wear comfortable shoes on the gym floor. No hi-heels or boots.

Friday, Oct. 7

BUSINESS · On Dec. 1, the U.S. Department of Labor will implement a new overtime rule which will entitle most employees who earn less than $47,476 per year to overtime pay. United Way’s Center for Nonprofits is offering a free workshop for nonprofit organizations Friday, Oct. 7, from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at its offices, 630 Market Street, Chattanooga. Feel free to bring a lunch. Beverages will be provided. Attorney Rosemarie Hill will offer guidance on the new rule’s impact and what you can do to ensure compliance as a nonprofit leader. Visit UnitedWayCha.org/overtime to register online, or call Cathy Mendez at 423-7520329.

Saturday, Oct. 8

COMMUNITY · The Sequoyah Quilt Show will be Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Summerville Depot from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. There will be quilting exhibits, as well as demonstrations inside the depot. Quilts may also be sold at this event. Summerville Main Street is in search of antique quilts, persons wishing to sell quilts, and any quilt related objects. Ribbons will be awarded in the areas of: Oldest County Quilt, Most Historical Quilt, and Best Craftsmanship. Persons interested in exhibiting or selling quilt products at this show may contact Summerville Main Street at 706-859-0900 Ext. 1337.

COMMUNITY · Prater’s Mill, 5845 Georgia Highway 2, 10 miles northeast of Dalton, will celebrate its 45th annual country fair Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $7, children 12 and under free. Parking is free. Event includes art and food vendors, demonstrations, country and gospel music and other entertainment, canoeing, pony rides, petting zoo, guided nature walk and reptile exhibit and more. For more information, visit PratersMill.org. or call 706694-6455.

COMMUNITY · The 42nd New Salem Mountain Festival, atop Lookout Mountain at 12477 Highway 136 between Trenton and LaFayette, is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9. Hours are 10. a.m.-6.p.m. Saturday and 10.a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, children 11 and under free. Parking is free. Event includes exhibits of artists and craftsmen throughout the South. Outdoors “rain or shine.” Casual dress and comfortable shoes recommended. Festival is sponsored by New Salem Community Improvement Club. All proceeds benefit the New Salem Community Center and New Salem Fire and Rescue. A variety of entertainment will be provided each day. Door prizes donated by exhibitors will be given away throughout each day. For more information call 706398-1988. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS or PETS.

COMMUNITY · The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle,

in Ringgold, will host its Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m.-noon. Petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, stories, and more.

Sunday, Oct. 9

CHURCH · Newnan Springs United Methodist Church, 78 Monanaw Avenue, in Rossville will have will have a homecoming service Sunday, Oct.9. At the 11 a.m. service former pastor Rev. Randall Massenvill will be special guest speaker. Fellowship meal will follow the morning worship service. Everyone welcome.

REUNION · The family of Jasper Allen and Georgia Bandy Brown will have a family reunion Sunday, Oct. 9, at noon at the pavilion behind the walking track in Trion, Ga.

Tuesday, Oct. 11

MEETING · The first meeting of the State Commission on Narcotics Treatment Programs will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 9 a.m. at The Colonnade Catoosa Room, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold.

Friday, Oct. 14

COMMUNITY · Dates for the annual Haunted Depot at the historic Ringgold Depot are Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. Begins nightly at 7 p.m. Cost: Haunted Depot $8, Ghost Tour Ride $7, Hayride and bonfire $3 and a combo ticket $15. Food, face painting, free live entertainment nightly. For more information, visit cityofringgold.com.

Saturday, Oct. 15

COMMUNITY · Come enjoy and shop for great local food and specialty items at the Market at the Depot event in Summerville Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The historic Summerville Depot will be filled with specialty gift and craft items, great food and live entertainment. Admission is free. Vendor spaces are still available.

CHURCH · New Bethel Baptist Church, 1635 Salem Valley Road, in Ringgold will hold a singing Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. featuring Red Burrows. Everyone welcome. Contact Bobby at 706-935-4208 or Nelson at 706-965-2778.

COMMUNITY · Oakwood Baptist Church, 115 Oakwood Street, in Chickamauga will host a Harvest Festival and Sportsman’s Expo Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2-5 p.m. Event includes games and crafts for all ages, multiple bounce houses, obstacle courses, and more. Food will be available on-site and everything is provided free of charge. The Sportsman’s Expo includes multiple hunting and outdoor equipment vendor booths, a gun raffle and a special steak dinner featuring Bradley Clay of Final Descent Outdoors. Tickets for this dinner are $10 and include an opportunity to win a number of door prizes. Seating is limited. Reserve tickets online at oakwoodbc.org/ events. For information, call 706375-5760.

REUNION · Ringgold High School Class of 1976 will have it 30th reunion Saturday, Oct. 15, at Creek Bend Stables, 469 Arabian Drive, Tunnel Hill, Ga. Cost $20 per person. Mail reservation to: Becky Pierce Swanson, 42 Middle View Drive, Ringgold, Ga. 30736. Check payable to “RHS Class of 1976.” The group will also attend the RHS football game Friday, Oct. 14, and tour the school. For more information contact: Cathy Boger Kellerhals 423-314-4916, Donna Tatum 706866-0342 or Melissa Clure Helms 423-595-5733.

Tuesday, Oct. 18

CLASSES · North Georgia Healthcare Center (Alzheimer’s Association), 6120 Alabama Highway, in Ringgold will host an education series of workshops from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Know the 10 signs; lunch served) and Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 2-3 p.m. (The basics: memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease). No cost, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call 706-935-6442 or email smitchell@nghcc.com.

Sunday, Oct. 23

COMMUNITY · Cooper Heights Church of God, 12598 Hwy 193, ½ mile North of 136, 10 miles South of 2A, will have a fall yard and bake sale Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lots of bargains and goodies. Come by and visit with us.

CHURCH · New Heights Baptist Church, 158 Ooltewah Ringgold Road, in Ringgold will host a First Responders Appreciation Day Sunday, Oct. 23. Service starts at 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and following service around there will be a BBQ with games and activities for everyone to enjoy.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

COMMUNITY · First Baptist Church Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 Lafayette Road, in Fort Oglethorpe will host its Community Fall Festival Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m. Trunk-or-Treat, petting zoo, games, food and more. Rain or shine.

GENERAL

RECREATION · Get in touch with Rock City’s German heritage during the 11th annual Rocktoberfest Saturdays and Sundays in October from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $22.95 adult/$12.95 child (ages 3-12). Rock City Square will be transformed for a celebration of harvests and fall foliage. This premiere autumn celebration includes live German music, polka lessons, German food, the Fall Fairy, Ik the Troll King and fun for the whole family. Raptors shows are also live at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m. Join the fun at Rock City as we celebrate and honor our founder Frieda Utermoehlen Carter. Visit seerockcity.com/rocktoberfest for more information. Rock City is at 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, Ga.

COMMUNITY · Summerville, Ga., is gearing up for its annual “Steam into Summerville Railroad Days,” a seven-week celebration that ushers in fall and visitors of all ages, bringing a wide array of festivities to Summerville’s Dowdy Park and the Summerville Depot. The Tennessee Valley Railroad’s Summerville Steam Excursion will arrive at the historic Summerville Depot each Saturday beginning Oct. 1-Nov. 12. Steam engine passenger trains are also set to arrive at the depot Sundays, Oct. 30, and Nov. 13. Tickets are purchased through the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at tvrail.com. These vintage train rides follow a historic route from Grand Junction Station in Chattanooga to the Historic Summerville Depot. To close out the “Steam into Summerville Railroad Days” there will be double steam engine arrivals Nov. 12 and 13.

CLASSES · A free beginner line dance class is offered on Thursdays from 7-8 p.m., at Elizabeth Lee UMC Life Center (gym), 505 Thomas Avenue, in Chickamauga. Please wear comfortable shoes on the gym floor. No hi-heels or boots.

MEETING · The Catoosa County Historical Society meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Old Stone Church, Highway 41, in Ringgold. The Old Stone Church is also open for tours FridaySunday, from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 706-935-5232.

COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, will host its Preschool Ready to R.E.A.D every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, and songs. Call with questions. 706866-1368.

COMMUNITY · The Northwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to do disaster work, office administration and community outreach at health fairs and other events in Chattooga, Dade, Catoosa, Gordon, Murray, Walker, Whitfield counties. Training will be provided. For more information, call 706-728-3408 or visit redcross.org/nwga.

CHURCH · Cowboy Church Of Lafayette, 196 County Line Road, in Rock Spring, Ga., offers a free hot meal on the first Tuesday of each month, from 5-7 p.m. For more information, call 423-596-7227.