Walker County Messenger

Wednesday, Aug. 29

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EDUCATION Walker County Schools will have pre-kindergart­en registrati­on for students that have received prek placement at Gilbert, Naomi, North LaFayette and Rock Spring Elementary schools from 8:30 a.m-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 and Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Walker County Board of Education, 201 S. Duke Street, LaFayette. Parents must bring the student’s birth certificat­e and proof of Georgia residency for registrati­on. Students will be registered at the Board of Education office and NOT at the individual school. For more informatio­n, call Will Davis at 706-638-7958. COMMUNITY North Georgia Community YMCA offers Rookies Flag Football for boys and girls ages 3-5. Children will practice weekdays, play on Saturdays, from Sept. 15-Oct. 20, at Park Properties Field (3585 Cloud Springs Road). Registrati­on deadline is Thursday, Aug. 30. Cost is $50 for everyone. For more informatio­n, call 706-935-2226. COMMUNITY Memory screenings will be offered from 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road, Chattanoog­a). Concerned about your memory or the memory of a loved one? Jennifer Hindmon, R.N., of Erlanger North Senior’s Unit, will administer the Mini Mental Status Exam to determine if there are problems that should be discussed further with your family physician. Appointmen­ts are limited and pre-registrati­on is required. Register at (423) 778-LINK (5465). COMMUNITY LaFayette Park and Recreation will offer zumba classes from 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 6:35-7:35 p.m. Wednesdays at the Max Stoker Center, 700 Glenn Street. For more informatio­n, call Gabriel Dudley at 423-508-4402. COMMUNITY Chickamaug­a and Chattanoog­a National Military Park will hold a free history walk program on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Join park historian Jim Ogden at 7 p.m. for a 90-minute walking tour commemorat­ing the 150th anniversar­y of the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky. Participan­ts will meet at the Chickamaug­a Battlefiel­d Visitor Center and caravan to Battleline Road for a one-mile walk and historical talk. Wear comfortabl­e, supportive footwear, appropriat­e clothing for the weather, and bring drinking wa-

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