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Coulter Consulting, and Mary Barnett with National Park Partners. The series wraps up Sunday, Oct. 25, at noon with “The Co-Evolution of Jazz Music and Indigenous Cultures,” a special afternoon of music and a lively discussion of the influence of indigenous cultures on the evolution of jazz music — and vice versa. Nez Perce musician and educator Julia Keefe will share her music and knowledge of how jazz music is rooted in American Indian cultures and continues to grow and change along with those cultures. All three events will take place virtually, are free and open to the public, and require a simple registration to receive the event access link. Register for each event individually using the following links: Oct. 12 “When the Walk in the Park Goes Wrong: Emergency Response in Our National Parks” at https://us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_ KUiFHomkT6mol9jwLnjv9A; Oct. 19 “Revisiting The Passage: Ancient Cherokee Art Meets the 21st-century Waterfront” at https://us02web. zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_VN0owtS1QJK3udHFRNxEBA; and Oct. 25 “The Co-Evolution of Jazz Music and Indigenous Cultures” at https://us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_ KUiFHomkT6mol9jwLnjv9A.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Northwest Georgia Council of the Blind will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 1 pm at the Bank of the LaFayette Community Room.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Nissin Brake Georgia, 216 Thacker Drive, Rock Spring, will offer drive-thru trick-or-treating and invites the participation of those who would like to help host the event. Nissin encourages all participants to wear a face covering and gloves, asks trick-or-treaters and families to stay in their car and drive through to receive treats through the window, and asks those who will participate to supply their own treats to hand out. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m. (Set up time is to be announced.) To participate in the event, sign up by Sept. 30 at https://forms. gle/qVFuPSa3pghSRHJv8.
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 423805-7119 or Susan_Day@ HospiceofChattanooga.org or visit hospiceofchattanooga.org/milesformemories.