COMMUNITY
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 706-866-9241 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 (706-8412595) 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 tenders with sides of baked beans, potato 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.
CHURCH · New Bethel Baptist Church will hold a Saturday Night Singing at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16., featuring the Willow Creek Quartet.. The church is at 1635 Salem Valley Road in Ringgold.
COMMUNITY · You are invited to the inaugural Community BBQ hosted by Keith Baptist Church at McConnell Park 41 Catoosa Parkway, Ringgold, on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by illusionist Jaden Maxwell, Willow Creek Quartet and others. A free BBQ lunch will be provided and donations will be received on behalf of Tiger Creek Elementary Mobile Food Pantry. For more information, please contact Jeff Greer at 423-400-8761.
Sunday, Sept. 17
CHURCH · Sunday September 17 you are invited to Back To Church Sunday at Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road, Tunnel Hill GA 30755. Join us for Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. For more information, please contact Jeff Greer at 423.400.8761 or check us out on Facebook.
CHURCH · Homecoming at Kensington Church of God, located at 85 Halls Mill Road, Chickamauga, on Sunday Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Vernon Greeson singing. Hunter Simmons preaching. No night service. For more info call 423 315 1544.
CHURCH · Sept. 17 is Back To Church Sunday at Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road, Tunnel Hill. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
EDUCATION · Rossville Public Library, at 504 McFarland Ave., hosts its Preschool Ready to R.E.A.D every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Come each week for stories, crafts and songs. For information, call the library at 706-866-1368.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
COMMUNITY · Nursing and patient care professionals seeking career opportunities are invited to attend an open house and job fair at Parkridge Medical Center on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 5-8 p.m. During the event, Parkridge Health System recruiters will be looking to fill more than 100 registered nursing and patient care tech positions among the system’s Chattanooga locations that also include Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Valley Hospital. The open house and job fair will be held at the Parkridge Medical Center Diagnostic Center, at 2205 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Refreshments will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to Parkridge. JoinHCA.com and bring updated resumes.
EDUCATION · The Chattanooga State Nursing Program will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) on Sept. 19-21, 2017. Chattanooga State Technical Community College is located at 4501 Amnicola Highway. The public is invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person on Sept. 20, 2017 from 2:303:30 p.m. in the HSC Building, room 1083.
Thursday, Sept. 21
MEETING · The Catoosa County Democratic Party will nominate and elect officers at its next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21. The meeting will be held at the Graysville voting precinct at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information contact C. Griffith by email at cagdemocrat@gmail. com.
Friday, Sept. 22
RECREATION · Friday night hikes at Cloudland Canyon State Park are 2-mile walks on one of the park’s best trails. Participants will learn interesting facts about the geology and history of the canyon. By the end of the hike, hikers will be in the dark, enjoying the trail by moonlight and listening for night sounds. Ages 10 and older. Reservations Required. Snacks and water will be available for you take with you on the hike and headlamps will be provided. Please bring a small pack to carry your items. Trekking poles or a walking stick are helpful as well. Night hikes are scheduled on Sept. 22 (7-9 p.m.) and on Oct. 6 (7-9 p.m.).For information and for reservations call 706913-7170.
Saturday, Sept. 23
COMMUNITY · Chickamauga’s Communitywide Yard Sale begins at 7 a.m. in the Holland-Watson Veterans Park, better known as the helicopter park, on Crittendon Avenue.
COMMUNITY · The annual Blue & Gray BBQ Contest, Festival, and Quilt Show is set for Sept. 23. No admission is charged to this event which takes place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Gordon-Lee Mansion in downtown Chickamauga. Tours of the mansion cost $5 for adults. Craft and food vendors will be present, as will Civil War reenactors and musicians. For vendor information and applications call 423488-0861.
Sunday, Sept. 24
CAMP · Camp New Dawn will sponsor a Spaghetti Lunch on Sunday, Sept. 24, from noon until 2 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 500 W. Main St, LaFayette. A full meal of spaghetti, vegetables, salad, bread, dessert and drink is only $7.50. Eat in or take out. All proceeds benefit programs of Camp New Dawn. Everyone welcome
REUNION · The 71st annual NanceRollins Family Reunion is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Sept. 24, at noon. The reunion will be held at the Smith Chapel United Methodist Church, located east of Ringgold, Ga. The first Nance-Rollins Family Reunion took place on September 28th, 1946 at Catoosa Springs in honor of Mrs. Claudia (Nance) Rollins, wife of W. Henry Rollins and mother of O. Wayne and John W. Rollins. For 70 years, this tradition has been kept alive and the family has gathered every year since then, to share old memories and create new ones. This year’s event will be a catered fish fry. If you do not eat fish or are allergic, please bring a dish to share. . For more information or to obtain directions please contact the Rollins Family Archive office at 404-888-2921.
Thursday, Sept. 28
COMMUNITY · LaFayette First United Methodis Church, 301 South Main St., will host “SWEETS & TREATS,” a fundraiser for local missions, on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 7-9 p.m.. The fundraiser features desserts along with information about local charities. The fundraiser also has a live auction where ladies will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of gift baskets including a weekend getaway, BBQ dinner, Dinner party for 10, handmade wool throw and blanket, and lots of other goodies. Tickets are $10. Call 706-638-2057 for tickes or. Rachel Oesch Willeford at 706-2008099 or racheloesch willeford@gmail.com for information about this annual event.
Saturday, Sept. 30
REUNION · LFO Class of 1987’s 30-year reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, from 6-10 p.m. at Patriot Hall, 320 Emberson Drive in Ringgold. Ticket information: $25 per person for classmates, $10 per person for our teachers. Deadline for payment is Aug. 31. Make check/money order out to Damon Hairston and mail to Damon Hairston, 1714 Jennings Lane, Chattanooga, TN 37412. Register online at: lfoclassof87.myevent. com.