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breast and cervical screenings. If an abnormality is discovered, the diagnostic work up 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 423495-4040 or 866-591-2254. CHI Memorial Parkway is located at 4700 Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Rossville High School reunion for the Class of 1969 will be held at Battlefield Golf Club on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 5:30 pm. The cost is $30 per person. Deadline to register is Tuesday, Oct. 1. Make check payable to: RHS Class 1969 Reunion and mail to PO Box 339, Rossville GA 30741.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a 45-minute program focusing on Union General Ely Parker, a member of General U.S. Grant’s staff and a Seneca Indian. Program participants should meet at the south entrance of the Walnut Street Bridge, near 105 Walnut Street, in Chattanooga. It is recommended that participants bring chairs, as this will be a stationary program. On April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee signed terms of surrender in Wilmer Mclean’s parlor, drafted by Union General Ely Parker. After being introduced to the blue-clad Seneca, Lee commented he was glad to see “one true American” standing among them at Appomattox Court House. Parker quickly replied, “We are all Americans,” to the now-graying Confederate chieftain. Although Parker played a key role in this famously historic event, his involvement in the Chattanooga Campaign is often overlooked. We hope to see you at this program as we explore Ely Parker’s story and his connection to Chattanooga in 1863. For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield

Visitor Center at 706-8669241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit the park website at www.nps. gov/chch.

Sunday, Oct. 27

Trunk-or-treat will be held at Rock Spring United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 5-8 p.m. This free community event is for children of all ages and will include games, prizes, and candy. The church is located at the corner of Highway 95 and Peavine Road in Rock Spring. For more information, please call Kristen Pettit, director of children and youth ministries, at 706-810-8199.

The October meeting of the Walker County Historical Society will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. at the Welcome Center, 309 N. Main St., Lafayette. The topic will be “Recent acquisitions — papers and objects at the Marsh House” to share some exciting finds of Marsh family and Lafayette area history and heritage by the Marsh House history committee and the curator/furnishings committee. The public is invited and local people are encouraged to come to help identify workers in photographs of cotton mill employees in the 1920s. Membership in the Society is $12 per year.

Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 55 Walnut Grove Road in Lafayette, will be celebrating its homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 27. Founded in 1922 to serve the southern portion of Walker County, Walnut Grove has a rich history of serving the entire community of Lafayette ever since. Services for that day include Sunday school at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m., followed by food and festivities. Walnut Grove Baptist Church invites everyone, past and current members, and those looking for a church home for a day of fellowship and remembrances. The church can be contacted at 706-638-1377.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

The Southern Lit Book Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. at Caffeine Addicts, 7819 Nashville St. in Ringgold. The featured book will be “Woman of Trouble

some Creek” by Kim Michelle Richardson. For more information, call Donna Greeson at 706-935-2810.

The Walker County 4-H Chicken Sale and Show will be Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Walker County Agricultural Center, behind the Civic Center in Rock Spring. Show begins at 6 p.m. with announcement of winners following. The auction of chickens, which will be sold in pens of three, will begin immediately afterwards; chickens are good laying hens are all black sex link breed. Proceeds will go to 4-Hers. Bring your own cage, pen or box if you plan to purchase chickens. For more information, call the Walker County Extension Office at 706-638-2548.

Thursday, Oct. 31

Lafayette’s Scare on the Square will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The downtown square will be closed to traffic during the event. If you have any questions about Scare on the Square, or would like to be a vendor, fill out the online form at the link below or contact the LaFayette Main Street office at 706-639-1550. Please fill out the form at www. mycityoflafayettega.org/ residents/events/scare_ on_the_square if your business would like to participate. Scare on the Square is sponsored by The Bank of Lafayette and the City of Lafayette Main Street / Downtown Development Authority board. Local business owners fill the downtown street on Halloween and give out candy to all the children of the community. This is a safe alternative from going door to door as you and your friends will load up on all the candy you need during Scare on the Square. Come out dressed in your Halloween costumes and enjoy the fun! This is an event brought to you by the downtown merchants however all local businesses are invited to participate. Downtown participants set up in front of their stores and an area will be provided for other participants. Some candy is provided to the downtown merchants to give out. However, it is not provided to other businesses that choose to participate.