Thursday, Oct. 17

The monthly meeting of the Walker County Democrats will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. the Lafayette-walker County Library. Pam and Jim Halliday will be hosts for the showing of a video on voter suppression. They will lead a discussion following the video. Bring your favorite political cartoon to share. The public is invited.

On Thursday, Oct. 17, LaFayette Physical Therapy will sponsor for the 12th year “Seniorcize” at Lafayette Senior Center from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event is all about promoting movement for the seniors, through games, dancing, and so on. Lafayette Physical Therapy will provide food, games, door prizes and fun. All seniors are welcome to attend. beekeeping short course on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Walker County Ag. Center, 10052 Highway 27 North, Rock Spring. The registration fee before Monday, Oct. 14, is $35 and $40 the day of the program at the door. Space is limited so pre-register now. To register please contact the Walker County Extension Office at 102 East Napier St., Lafayette or 706638-2548.

The Bartow History Museum in Cartersville announces “An Evening in Oak Hill” scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19. This year the museum is collaborating with Etowah Bush School to highlight some African American traditions, history, and folklore found in Oak Hill Cemetery. Participants will be guided through two sections of the cemetery and will hear stories from their guide of people, tombstones, funerary traditions, and more. A few costumed actors will also portray individuals interned in the cemetery. This is a walking tour and requires walking on concrete, grass, and small inclines. Please wear comfortable shoes. The tour will last approximately one hour. Ticket prices for this event are $18, with tours beginning at the half-hour starting at 5 p.m. The last tour is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.

A fall craft fair hosted by Harvest Deaf Ministries will be Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Handmade crafts and home-baked goods from local vendors as well as chili, soups, side dishes and desserts. Vendor spaces still available, $15 each. Registration forms online at www.harvestdeaf.org or on Harvest Deaf Ministries Facebook page. Located at 1314 Old Three Notch Road, Ringgold. Call 706-375-7107 or email contact@harvestdeaf. org for more information.

Cars, crafts and great food! Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, located at 2341 Everett Springs Road NE in Armuchee, Ga., will host its second annual Cars and Crafts in the Country festival Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The car show will take place on the church grounds and will include first- through fifthplace trophies and pastor’s choice awards. Door prizes for car exhibitors and a split pot raffle. The craft show will run simultaneously inside the church fellowship hall. There are a few craft booths still available, and the car show is accepting entrants. This event benefits the Mount Tabor youth group. Hot lunch available for purchase. For more information, call 706-235-3675 (car show) or 706-235-7966 (crafts).

Sunday, Oct. 20

Rock Spring United Methodist Church invites the community to join the celebration of its 180th anniversary (1839-2019) at homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 20. Former pastor, Jerry Peele, who served the church from 2008-14, will be the guest speaker. The day will begin with children’s Sunday school at 10 a.m. The celebration service will be held in the sanctuary at 10:30, followed by a covered-dish luncheon in The Spring. The church is located at the corner of Highway 95 and Peavine Road in Rock Spring and can be reached at 706-810-8199.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Lafayette Physical Therapy will host the 12th annual “October Olympics, It’s All About Movement” at Gilbert Elementary School, where Lafayette Physical Therapy will host a series of games, relays, and physical activities addressing timing, agility, stability, balance, coordination, locomotor skills, manipulative skills, and fun.

Friday, Oct. 25

CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at CHI Memorial Parkway in Ringgold on Friday, Oct. 25. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All women who have a mammogram on the mobile coach at this location will receive a free T-shirt. 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 Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program and the Susan G. Komen Foundation provide eligible uninsured and under-insured women with