Thursday, Nov. 14
The fourth annual Walker County Veterans Appreciation Banquet will be held Thursday, Nov 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 U.S. Highway 27, Rock Spring. Speaker: General (Retired) B.B. Bell. Entertainment by the Choo Choo Barbershop Chorus. Door prizes. Free admission for veterans and active-duty military; nonveterans, $15/person. Preregistration required. Please call 423-541-6092 to register, ask a question, or to sign up to sponsor one or more veterans. Sponsored by Walker County government and by numerous businesses and individuals. Organized by volunteers through the Veterans Event Committee of the Walker County Republican Party.
Friday, No. 15
CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at CHI Memorial Family Practice Associates-lafayette on Friday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and at Primary Healthcare of Rossville on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 partners with the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program and the Susan G. Komen Foundation to provide eligible uninsured and under-insured women with 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 423-495-4040 or 866-5912254. CHI Memorial Family Practice Associates is at 611 East Villanow Street, Lafayette. Primary Healthcare of Rossville is at 205 Jenkins Road, Rossville.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Christians United for Israel (CUFI) North Georgia Chapter, along with Pastor Neal Grimes, invites the community to a “Israel Advocacy Breakfast” on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 66 Westbrook Road, Ringgold. The purpose of this event is to share why Christians should support Israel and what you can do to defend Israel. An update on what is happening to the Jewish people around the world and the crisis in the Middle East is included. The event is open to the public. There is a $10 charge for the meal. Please call Margaret Bean at 423-645-1552 or email her at mrbean1@catt.com to make a reservation. All people are welcome regardless of denomination or religion. This event features Pastor Victor Styrsky is a nationally sought-after speaker on Israel and the issues facing the Jewish people. As CUFI’S National Outreach director and Eastern Regional coordinator, Pastor Styrsky has been a pastor, music director, and pro-israel activist for more than 25 years. He is the author of “Honest to God — Christian Zionists Confront 10 Questions Jews Need Answered.” He has been a frequent speaker at college campuses, churches, synagogues, AIPAC, and for other pro-israel organizations across the nation. Additionally, special music will be provided by the Ringgold First Baptist Church’s Men’s Ensemble directed by Allen Goodwin. Rev. Eric Purser is minister of music at Ringgold First Baptist Church and sings with the group.
The staff of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will commemorate the 156th anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga with a series of special programs taking place in and around the city from Saturday through Monday, Nov. 23-25. By November 1863, months of besiegement culminated with a series of battles throughout the Chattanooga area. By the time the smoke cleared, Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge were strewn with the wreckage of war, and the Confederate Army of Tennessee was in full retreat. It was, as one Confederate later wrote, the “Death Knell of the Confederacy.” Throughout the weekend, the park will offer a variety of special programs marking the anniversary of the battles, including historical hikes and tours on Moccasin Bend, Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. The historic Cravens House on Lookout Mountain will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24.
Let’s Make A Difference will sponsor a Feast of Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. at the Lafayette Housing Authority, 300 Oak St., Lafayette. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, call 706-638-6183.