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COMMUNITY · Kenington Church of God, 85 Halls Mill Road, in Chickamauga, will host a Hallelujah Night, Monday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. with puppets and trunk a treat. Pastor Dennis Chambers invisits everyone. For more info call 423-315-1544.

COMMUNITY · The LaFayette-Walker County Library, 305 Duke Street, in LaFayette, will host a Trick or Treat event for children ages 0-5 years old Monday, Oct. 31, and Tuesday, Nov.1, at 10:30 a.m. Please attend one day only, and wear a nonscary costume. Participants will enjoy two stories, Trick or Treating in the library, and a coloring craft afterwards.

Tuesday, Nov. 1

COMMUNITY · The Cherokee Regional Library System’s 2016 Food for Fines Campaign begins Tuesday, Nov. 1, and will continue through Wednesday, Nov. 23. Library patrons may “pay” library overdue fines with a canned food item. This will help re-stock food banks in Dade and Walker County Georgia. Items collected will be donated to Tri State Food Bank, The Cottage, the Care Mission and the Rossville Church of Christ Food Pantry. One canned food item equals $1 in paid fines with a limit of 10 cans (or $10 in fines). Lost or damaged book fees may not be paid with food. Food items must be in good condition and unexpired. The Cherokee Regional Library System has branches in LaFayette, Chickamauga, Rossville and Trenton. Please visit chrl.org for more information.

Thursday, Nov. 3

COMMUNITY · The annual Walker County State Fair, 994 Dougherty Gap Road, in Chickamauga, is Thursday, Nov. 3, from 5-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, from 5-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1-7 p.m. Other events: Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon, church service at Manor House; Mountain Cove Run Fun Run 5k/10k Saturday at 8 a.m. Bring your own chair or blanket for our live entertainment. Amusement rides and games, youth livestock shows, live chicken auction, Saturday at 6 p.m., ranch cattle sorting (info: 423-605-7824), petting zoo, blue ribbon contest- baking, canning, quilting, fruits and vegetables, photography, flower. handicrafts, antique tractor show and car show, arts and crafts vendors, festival food, beauty pageant, free laser tag, live entertainment. $5 admission, 5 and under free. Cash only. Rides are additional. For more information visit walkercountystatefair.com. Fireworks show Saturday. For general information or vendor/sponsorship opportunities call 706-5392683 or visit walkercofair@ gmail.com.

Sunday, Nov. 6

COMMUNITY · The 2016 Dino Richardson Memorial Toy Run benefitting the Al Millard Memorial Stockings Full Of Love is Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. from Ridgeland High School, 2478 Happy Valley Road, in Rossville to LaFayette High School. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or cash donation. Event sponsored by the Blue Knights and Walker County Stockings Full Of Love For more info, call 706956-4779 or 706-638-1909.

Monday, Nov. 7

COMMUNITY · Walker County Farm Bureau will host a Blood Assurance blood drive Monday, Nov. 7, from 9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will be given priority. Participants will receive a free, special edition, long sleeve “Peace. Love. Donate blood.” t-shirt and be entered in to a monthly drawing for a family tour pack to see Rock City.

Saturday, Nov. 12

COMMUNITY · Camp New Dawn, 245 S. Cedar Lane, in Chickamauga, will host its eighth annual fundraising turkey shoot Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Shoot will start at 9 a.m. 12/20 gauge allowed. All guns will be checked for choke size. Fun for whole family. Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m. Kid’s activities include bouncy house and nerf wars, silent auction, bake sale and live music all day. For more info call 706-539-2235. Camp New Dawn is a small Christian summer camp/retreat center in southwest Walker County entering its 20th year of offering summer camps to kids of all ages. Proceeds from the shoot and other fundraisers help provide a way for all kids to afford a way to enjoy camp.

Thursday, Nov. 17

MEETING · There wil be an Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Workshop Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Community Outreach Center, 922 East Morris Street, in Dalton, Ga. Topics presented will include memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and effective communication. Registration is free, but required. Dinner is provided. For more information or to register, call 800-722-3900 or visit alz. org/Georgia.

Saturday, Dec. 3

COMMUNITY · The city of LaFayette and Downtown Development Authority will host the fifth annual Reindeer Run Saturday, Dec. 3. Racers kick off at Joe Stock Memorial Park in LaFayette at 9 a.m. This is a family-friendly event with Santa, elves, hot chocolate and more. Reindeer antlers will be on sale before the race for $1. The money raised goes to fund the 13th annual LaFayette Shop with a Cop/Firefighter program. Local police and firefighters take 30 to 40 kids shopping for Christmas presents for themselves and their families. The event includes a ride to the Walmart store in a fire truck. Early registration will be open through Saturday, Nov. 26. Individual registration is $25 and teams of five cost $100. The cost after Nov. 26, is $30 for the individual registration and $125 for teams. There will be awards for first, second and third place in race categories. For more information call 423-708-4298. Register on the city of Lafayette’s website cityoflafayettega. org under reindeer run or go to lafayettereindeerrun. itsyourrace.com.

GENERAL

COMMUNITY · Ty Willeford, an Edward Jones financial advisor in LaFayette, is supporting the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, which services several surrounding counties, including Walker, by using his office as a dropoff location for a canned food drive. Local residents may help support this effort by bringing in items to the Edward Jones branch office through Friday, Dec. 16. Food donations may be dropped off at 503 North Main Street in LaFayette during regular business hours. Suggested food items include boxed mac and cheese, beans, peanut butter, canned vegetable and meats, and dried goods such as flour, sugar and cornmeal.

COMMUNITY · The Family Crisis Center is seeking volunteers to play with children one night a week. You must be 18 years old and undergo a background check. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on these children and provide some much needed help and support to the family members caring for these kids. The Family Crisis Center of Walker, Dade, Catoosa, and Chattooga Counties helps families live abuse free and is supported in part through donations to the shelter and the thrift stores. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer of if you need more information about the Family Crisis Center contact Kristy Lawson at klawson@fccwdcc.org or call 706-375-7180.

COMMUNITY · Kids 4 Christ , a non-profit children’s ministry, meets Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at 108 Wither Street, in LaFayette. Activities include a free hot meal, Bible study, activities and games. Six bus routes run within the city limits. For more information call 706-639-3234 or 423-6021046.

MEETING · The Masonic Hall of Chickamauga , across from Lee Gordon Mansion will have a pancake breakfast every third Saturday from 8-11 a.m. to pay for scholarships for Lee & Gordon Mill School. The cost will be $5.

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. 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 hiheels 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 Friday-Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 706-935-5232.

ARTS · Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School’s Open Studio community art program, under the direction of art teacher Wendy Morgan, offers a variety of art workshops on Tuesdays in room 310. Youth classes are from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Adult classes are from 6-8 p.m. Class fee is $15. Mediums include in depth direction in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, clay, glass and photography and are suitable for budding artists of any age. Payments should be made in advance to LFO Art Club, 1850 Battlefield Parkway, in Fort Oglethorpe with bookkeepers Donna Tatum or Teresa Lingerfelt. Reserve a spot by calling 706-866-0342 or email wmorgan.LFO@Catoosa.K12. GA.US.

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. 706-866-1368.

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.