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Woodmen of the World Salutes America’s Heroes. This event takes place at the Walker County Emergency Services Headquarters, 107 Alex Drive, Chickamauga. This ceremony includes the dedication of a new flag pole, raising of the flag, pledge of allegiance and a poem reading. Georgia State Senator Jeff Mullis, Georgia State Representative Steve Tarvin and Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield are scheduled to attend.

9/11 at 5:30 p.m. – Walker County: Cities on Our Knees. This event takes place at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 N Highway 27, Rock Spring.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

MEETING · The Walker County Development Authority will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Walker County Civic Center.

Saturday, Sept. 16

RECREATION · Join Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga for a free, leisurely paced, historical bike tour through Chickamauga Battlefield on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 9:30 a.m. The ride is on moderatelyhilly terrain, lasts about 2 hours, with frequent stops as the Ranger talks about the history of the battlefield.The rides are appropriate for ages 8 and older when accompanied by an

adult. All participants are required to wear helmets. Bring your own bicycle or borrow a bicycle from the Outdoor Chattanooga’s mobile bicycle fleet at no charge, thanks to sponsorship from Friends of the Park, Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Bicycle Club. Reservations for the bicycles are required and only available to riders 5’ or taller. Contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706866-9241 for more information or to reserve a bicycle.

COMMUNITY · The Chattanooga Valley Lions Club community event, Valley Fest, returns to Flintstone from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.on Saturday, Sept. 16. This free event will be held at the Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene walking track and features live music, blow-ups, pony rides, crafts and food. No admission fee is charged. Anyone interested in setting up a crafts booth should call Christy (706841-2595) or Nadine (706820-9452).

COMMUNITY · Cooper Heights Church of God, on Saturday, Sept. 16, will host a benefit singing and dinner for cancer patient Josh Shields. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and consists of bbq, hot dog or chicken tneders with sides of baked beans, potatoe salad and slaw for a donation of $5, either eat-in or carryout. The church is located at 12598 state Highway 193, about 1/2 mile north of the intersection with state Highway 136.