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Wednesday, Sept. 30

CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at the LaFayette-Walker County Library on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All patients will be screened before the appointment for COVID-19 symptoms. Please bring a mask to wear during the appointment. Masks will be provided to anyone who doesn’t have one. The LaFayette-Walker County Library is located at 305 S. Duke Street in LaFayette. All women should have one screening mammogram between the ages of 35-40. After age 40, a screening mammogram is recommended every year. Any woman who meets these age guidelines and has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months may participate, with or without insurance. For those with insurance, you must bring your insurance card and a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Insurance will be filed for you. If you do not have insurance, you may qualify for financial assistance. The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center receives grant funds from Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to provide women with education about and access to breast health services. Partnerships with the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program and the Susan G. Komen Foundation provide eligible uninsured and under-insured women with breast and cervical screenings. If an abnormality is discovered, the diagnostic workup is covered and a financial plan is provided for any follow-up care. Women need to know their doctor’s first and last name. To schedule a screening, call 423-495-4040 or 866-591-2254.

Friday, Oct. 2

First Baptist Church Fort Oglethorpe will hold a “bargain” clothing sale on Friday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot. There will be something for everyone — women, men and children’s clothing, shoes, pocketbooks and accessories. Sale will be cancelled in the event of rain. Contact FBCFO at 706-866-0232.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Autumn Rocks will return to LaFayette with the 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run and Golf Tournament. The second annual Autumn Rocks 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the LaFayette Golf Course. The Fun Run is free to enter and interested participants are asked to register online at TeamSideline.com/ LaFayetteGA. Participants can register up to the morning of the 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Water will be provided to all participants. For more information, call the LaFayette Recreation Center at 706-639-1590. The second annual

Autumn Rocks 2-Person Shamble Golf Tournament will tee off at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3 at the LaFayette Golf Course. Interested participants are asked to sign up at the LaFayette Golf Course Pro Shop located at 1 Fred Henry Drive in LaFayette. Registration fee for each team is $80, which includes lunch. The closest to the pin on Hole No. 14 will qualify for the $1,000 Hole-InOne Shootout on the 18 hole Saturday evening, Oct. 3. The $1,000 cash prize would be split if there are multiple winners. For more information, call the LaFayette Golf Course at 706639-1580. The city of LaFayette looks forward to returning to the Autumn Rocks Tailgate Party in 2021.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Dry Creek Baptist Church at 53 Kemp Road will hold homecoming Sunday, Oct. 4. Guest singers will be Gospel Soul Seekers. Dinner will follow after the service.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Want your business to be part of a Spooktacular family event in Fort Oglethorpe? Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5-9 p.m. at Honor Park: A Tribute to Those Who Serve is your opportunity. Every organization will have space for one table. Trick-or-treaters will visit your table for a treat while their parents receive information about your organization. Candy must be individually wrapped. It’s free to participate. Make your reservation: pstinnett@ fortoglethorpega.gov.

Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation invites community members to participate in the first ever Miles for Memories virtual fundraiser from Oct. 5-31. Participants can register at hospiceofchattanooga.org/milesformemories. Miles for Memories, sponsored by First Horizon, McGriff Insurance Services, Sandler Training and HHM Wealth Advisors, celebrates the life and memory of those who have died. Participants are asked to share stories about loved ones they have lost. Registration costs vary. Participant package includes toolkit with downloadable race bib. The event is self-paced, and participants can choose whether they would like to walk, run, bike, hike, swim or a mixture of all. The location is decided by the participant who can be accompanied by family members, friends or even furry companions. Once participants have registered for Miles for Memories, they will create a personal challenge page to log their activity, as well as donations from supporters. Participants can make an account with Strava, a free app, and connect to various fitness devices and technology to easily keep track of distance. For information, to register or to donate online, contact Susan Day at 423-805-7119 or Susan_Day@HospiceofChattanooga.org or visit hospiceofchattanooga.org/milesformemories.

Saturday, Dec. 5

Get your bells and antlers ready for this year’s Reindeer Run. The LaFayette Woman’s Club is sponsoring the race to make Christmas wishes come true for underprivileged kids in the area. This is the ninth year for the 5K run/walk and one-mile fun run. The race kicks off at Joe Stock Memorial Park in LaFayette at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. This year’s event will follow CDC guidelines and include virtual runners. Some of the money raised goes to fund the LaFayette Shop with a Cop/Firefighter program. Local police and firefighters take 3040 kids shopping for Christmas presents for themselves and their families. Early bird registration is going on now through Nov. 19. Individual registration is $25 and teams of five cost $100. The cost after Nov. 19 is $30 for the individual registration and $125 for teams. There will be awards for first, second and third place in race categories. Registration is at www.mycityoflafayettega. org/reindeerun or https://lafayettereindeerun.itsyourrace.com/register. Find the Reindeer Run on Facebook at www. facebook.com/LaFayettegareindeerrun. For more information, contact Rachel Oesch Willeford at 706-200-8099 or racheloeschwilleford@gmail.com.

GENERAL

♦ CLUB The Kiwanis Club of Fort Oglethorpe was chartered in 1954 and is Catoosa County’s oldest service club. The club meets each Friday at noon at Park Place Restaurant. To learn more about Kiwanis contact Club President Chris McKeever at 706861-2860 or visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ ftoglethorpekiwanis.

♦ COVID-19 TESTING The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) has changed the location and schedule of its free COVID-19 tests in Catoosa County from the Catoosa County Health Department at Benton Place to the Ringgold United Methodist Church at 7484 Nashville St. in Ringgold. GDPH nurses and staff will offer free COVID-19 tests at Ringgold United Methodist Church on Mondays and Tuesdays of each month and the first and third Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. This new schedule will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1. There will be no testing available on Saturday, Sept. 5, but testing will resume Labor Day, Sept. 7, and Saturday, Sept. 19. Anyone wishing to receive a free COVID-19 test at Ringgold United Methodist Church must enter from the Cleveland Street entrance. For more information, call 706-295-6704 or visit www.nwgapublichealth.org.