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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 – C4
Walker County Civic Center
Monday, Sept. 3, at the in Rock Spring. Registration is from 8-11:30 a.m. Enjoy barbecue, an antique tractor display, a 1946 Willy jeep raffle, NASCAR display and door prizes. For more information, call 706-638-1909, ext. 276.
COMMUNITY Harbor Lights Baptist Church will hold a Labor Day block party
600 Crane Street, LaFayette.
from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3, at Enjoy barbecue, hot dogs, games, music and an auction. Free food is served from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Christian rapper Nate Dizzy performs at 11 a.m. The auction begins at 1 p.m. Proceeds go to the church building fund.
Hannah House
is a benevolence service free to the community and is sponsored by Rock Spring Baptist Church. New and gently used clothing and shoes of all sizes, kitchen items and linens are available as well as small and large appliances and furniture when available. For more information, Linda or Mike Hill at 706-764-2079 or 423-718-0868.
Tuesday, Sept. 4
Linda or Mike Hill at 706-764-2079 or 423-718-0868.
Saturday, Sept. 8
COMMUNITY Last Blast of Summer free family community event
will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Willow Tree Farms, 607 Post Oak Road in Ringgold, just north of Heritage High School. Enjoy games, inflatables (obstacle course, slide, bounce house), a petting zoo, music, wagon rides and snacks. For more information, visit BoyntonUMC.org or call 706-8662626.
COMMUNITY Corinth Baptist Church will hold a fundraiser for Austin Whitten
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will host a polo match to benfit the 6th Cavalry Museum
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yard sale
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at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Enjoy a silent auction, hot dogs, chili and fixings, and live music. Proceeds go to Austin’s medical expenses. For more information, call Brandi Reynolds at 423-802-1995 or Shawna Broome at 423-4130727 or e-mail TimFickey@aol.com for a spot in the music line-up.
COMMUNITY Crabtree Farms (1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga) will host the 10th annual Fall Plant Sale and Festival
on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Fall Plant Sale and Festival will feature fall vegetable plants, perennial herbs and fruiting bushes and trees from Crabtree and other local growers, as well as homemade crafts by local artists and gardening supplies. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Parking is free.
at 3553 S. Lee Highway in McDonald, Tenn., just south of Cleveland on Highway 11, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, on Barnhardt Circle in Fort Oglethorpe. Admission and parking are free. Limited bleacher seating is available. Attendees are invited to bring folding chairs. In case of inclement weather, matches might be canceled. For more information, call (423) 476-6602 or visit bendabout.com.
Bendabout Farm
Fort Town Estates in Fort Oglethorpe,
off Mineral Avenue, between Battlefield Parkway and Cloud Springs Road,
starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. A rain date is set for Sept. 29, with the same start time. For directions, send an e-mail with “yard sale” in the subject line to: akrecord71@gmail.com.
is a benevolence service free to the community and is sponsored by Rock Spring Baptist Church. New and gently used clothing and shoes of all sizes, kitchen items and linens are available as well as small and large appliances and furniture when available. For more information, Linda or Mike Hill at 706-764-2079 or 423-718-0868.
Hannah House
Sunday, Sept. 9
will hold a community
show begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Tickets cost $18. For tickets and information, call 423-267-8534 or visit theatrecentre.com.
COMMUNITY The Walker County Chamber of Commerce will host the 2012 Membership Appreciation Day with a theme of “All-American: Olympic Gold”
at noon Friday, Sept. 14, at the Walker County Agricultural Center in Rock Spring. Members and potential members alike are invited to enjoy a day of networking and “Olympic Gold” including a wonderful lunch, networking, door prizes, information and more. During the event hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks and deserts will be prepared and served by chamber ambassadors and board members. Reservations can be made online at walkercochamber.com. Those attending can dress in their favorite sports themed Olympic attire or in red, white and blue.
is a benevolence service free to the community and is sponsored by Rock Spring Baptist Church. New and gently used clothing and shoes of all sizes, kitchen items and linens are available as well as small and large appliances and furniture when available. For more information, Linda or Mike Hill at 706-764-2079 or 423-718-0868.
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Hannah House Saturday, Sept. 15
COMMUNITY seminar
A six-and-a-half-hour will be held from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, in the Robert E. Chambers Interpretive Center and on the grounds at the
Learn how to forge, grind, sharpen and heat treat various types of tool steel from master blacksmith Max Williams of Big Canoe. This tool steel is used to make chisels, drawknives, gouges, inshaves and scorps for woodworking projects. Learn several methods for making and attaching handles for tools. The seminar includes three hours of instruction and three hours of forge demonstrations. Bring safety glasses. A $45 tuition fee is required and students must be at least 14 years old. The class is limited to 30 students. To register, call 706-695-2598 or visit vann.house.park@dnr.state. ga.us.
State Historic Site in Chatsworth.
blacksmithing
Chief Vann House
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga are offering a
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free, historical bike tour through Chickamauga Battlefield Saturday, Aug. 18.
The public can bring their bicycles and join in a leisurely-paced two-hour ride. Loaner bicycles from the Outdoor Chattanooga Mobile Bicycle Fleet will be available for riders five feet tall and over at no charge. Reservations are required; contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241. Ride length is three to four miles on flat to moderately hilly terrain. The rides are appropriate for adults and children ages eight and older when accompanied by an adult. All participants are required to wear helmets. Additional Saturday battlefield bicycle tours are scheduled for Oct. 20.
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Bethlehem Gardens, 423 Appaloosa Drive, Dalton.
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Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)
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COMMUNITY will offer Zumba
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COMMUNITY Blood Assurance asks residents to consider donating blood to help save a life.
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United Hospice,
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A free “Art in the Garden” party
will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at
The Civic Arts League, Inc. will be showcasing “The Outdoor Girls.” There will be paintings for sale, newly inspired (wet) paintings available, and refreshments. Get inspiration for your garden with hosta, coral bells, and day lilies – also for sale. For more information, call (423)580-2270
Hannah House
is a benevolence service free to the community and is sponsored by Rock Spring Baptist Church. New and gently used clothing and shoes of all sizes, kitchen items and linens are available as well as small and large appliances and furniture when available. For more information, Linda or Mike Hill at 706-764-2079 or 423-718-0868.
Need to Take Weight Off? Come join TOPS ( on Monday’s at 7 p.m. at Center Post Community Center 8125 Highway 337, LaFayette. For more information, call Beverly Byrd.706-638-1045.
Donors must be at least 17-years-old (16-years-old with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days. Donors who do not know their blood type can call Blood Assurance at 1-800-962-0628 or present a photo ID at any area blood drive. A list of area blood drives can be found at bloodassurance.org/blooddrives.
Call Narconon for a free brochure
on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. 877-413-3073 or drugsno.com.
year-round for those age 10 and older (boys, girls, men and women) at Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church gym. Cost is $20 per month for YMCA members, $28 per month for nonmembers. For more information, call 706-935-2226 or visit ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org.
COMMUNITY North Georgia Community YMCA will offer Family Fitness Karate
for families and individuals age 6 and older, year-round, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe. Cost is $20 per month for YMCA members, $50 per month for non-members, and $5 each additional family member. For more information, call 706-935-2226 or visit ngaymca@ymcachattanooga. org.
Public announcement. Walker County residents only. Applications available. To qualify certain guidelines do apply. Administered by Habitat for Humanity of Catoosa County for Neighborhood Stabilization Program for the following counties: Catoosa, Walker and Dade. For any additional information or questions please call 706-861-5858.
Zumba fitness,
Affordable
for families and individuals ages 10 and up, is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the YMCA Program Center at the Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church gym. Cost is $20 per month for YMCA members and $28 per month for non-members. Visit ymcachattanooga.org for more information.
Family fitness karate,
for families and individuals ages 6 and up, is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Fort Oglethorpe. Cost is $20 per month for YMCA members, $50 per month for non-members, and $5 for each additional family member. Visit ymcachattanooga.org for more information.
Melva Floyd, volunteer coordinator for is seeking volunteers. Volunteers help others as good neighbors providing friendship and doing small tasks. Enjoy the privilege of sharing in your local area. You will receive training that is personal and flexible to your schedule. Call 706-602-9545 or 800-867-7976 for an interview or to get further information.
A.B.A.T.E.
(American Bikers Active Toward Education) of Georgia District 1 West meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Dairy Dip in LaFayette. For more information, contact Eugene Bell at Eugenebell2000@yahoo.com or call 706-260-5594.