Tuesday, Aug. 21

COMMUNITY · The LaFayette-Walker County Public Library will hold a preschool Ready-to-Read class at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21.

COMMUNITY · LaFayette Park and Recreation will offer line dance lessons Monday and Tuesdays at the Max Stoker Center, 700 Glenn Street Learn basic ballroom steps including the two-step, cha cha, waltz, mambo and salsa. No partner is needed. For more information, call Vicky Jones at 706-639-5401.

COMMUNITY · Chattooga Academy (304 N. Main Street, between Joe Stock Memorial Park and the Marsh House) in LaFayette will display photographs of some former service stations and car dealerships that operated in LaFayette, including information on LaFayette’s former Hupmobile dealership. The Hupmobile car was produced from 1909 -1940 by the Hupp Motor Company of Detroit, Mich. The exhibit also features a model train and the former LaFayette depot ticket booth. A volunteer will be on hand to assist visitors from 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Chattooga Academy hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Call ahead to confirm a volunteer will be available.

COMMUNITY · A breastfeeding class will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Erlanger Baroness (downtown Chattanooga). This class is designed to help participants make an informed choice about breastfeeding. Learn breastfeeding basics, what to expect the first few weeks and special tips for success. Concerns about returning to work/school will also be discussed. This course is coordinated by a board-certified lactation consultant. Registration fee is $30. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.

COMMUNITY · Choral Arts of Chattanooga will hold auditions for its 2012-13 season, Monday, Aug. 20, and Tuesday, Aug. 21. Singers of all voice parts with collegiate or professional level voice training are invited to audition with artistic director Keith Reas. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 822-3977, email auditions@choralartsofchattanooga.org or visit facebook.com/choralarts.

CHURCH · Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church, 600 Mohawk Street, Rossville, will host guest pastors each Tuesday throughout August beginning at 7 p.m. Pastor Tim McCulley, of Philadelphia Baptist Church in Calhoun, will preach on Aug. 21; and Pastor Rick Spence of New Life Baptist Church in Dalton, will preach on Aug. 28. Pastor George Pinion and the congregation invite the public to attend. A nursery will be provided.

COMMUNITY · Kid's Station Christian Learning Center, Inc., is accepting Georgia Lottery Pre-K applications for the the 2012-2013 school year. Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2012. Meals are free. For more information, call (706)937-8585 or visit kidsstation.org. The center is at 14237 Alabama Highway, Rock Spring (Woodstation Community).

COMMUNITY · North Georgia Community YMCA will offer After School Programs for students in pre-K through fifth grades throughout the school year at Cherokee Ridge, Fairyland, Rock Spring, Tiger Creek and West Side Elementary schools. Cost is $40 per week for YMCA members, $60 per week for non-members. There is a one-time (per year) $50 registration fee per family. For more information, call 706-935-2226 or visit ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org.

COMMUNITY · First Baptist Church of Chickamauga has a few spots open in the 3- and 4-year old preschool classes. Registration packets may be printed from the children's ministry page at fbcchickamauga.com. For more information, call Susan Veazey or Donna Christol at 706-375-2829 or 706-375-2733.

COMMUNITY · Choral Arts of Chattanooga will hold auditions for its 2012-13 season, Monday, Aug. 20, and Tuesday, Aug. 21. Singers of all voice parts with collegiate or professional level voice training are invited to audition with artistic director Keith Reas. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 822-3977, email auditions@choralartsofchattanooga.org or visit facebook.com/choralarts.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

COMMUNITY · Seniors and Friends of Fort Oglethorpe meet from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Constitution Hall on Forrest Road. The all-volunteer group offers games, crafts, blood sugar and blood pressure checks, bingo and refreshments. For information or transportation, call Peggy Stanfield at 706-866-1369.

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 · Artist Ginger L. Lowry will exhibit artwork throughout August at the Chattooga County Library, 360 Farrar Drive, in Summerville. Lowry is known for painting equestrian (horse riding) scenes. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday and Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 706-857-2553.

COMMUNITY · Blood Assurance asks residents to consider donating blood to help save a life. 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.

COMMUNITY · Voting has begun in the 2012 Best of Walker contest, sponsored by the Walker County Chamber of Commerce and the Walker County Messenger. This is the fifth annual contest in which residents are encouraged to vote for the favorites in local services in 55 categories. This contest is completely electronic and all votes must be made online. To vote go to walkercochamber.com/bestofwalker2012.htm or catwalkchat.com. Voters are encouraged to fill out as many categories as they wish; however when voting for a specific person please list their business name and/or geographic location. Only one submission will be allowed per computer. The deadline for submitting votes is at noon Sept. 28.

COMMUNITY · The YMCA Summer Food Program is conducted at LaFayette Municipal Park, at LaFayette Recreation (Department), 638 South Main Street in LaFayette. Children will be served free lunches from noon-1 p.m. at the picnic tables and pavilion next to the gym entrance. The program will end on Aug. 24; Walker County public schools start classes on Sept. 4. For more information, visit ymcachattanooga.org/usda-summer-food-program.

COMMUNITY · An art exhibit titled “Tranquil Space” will be displayed Aug. 20-Sept. 14 at the Jewish Cultural Center gallery, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (Closed Sept. 3 – Labor Day) Admission is free. The center is at 5461 North Terrace Road in Chattanooga. For more information, visit jewishchattanooga.com.

COMMUNITY · Need to take weight off? Come join TOPS (weight-loss support group) on Monday's at 7 p.m. at Center Post Community Center, 8125 Highway 337, LaFayette. For more information, call Beverly Byrd at 706-638- 1045.

COMMUNITY · LaFayette Park and Recreation will offer line dance lessons Monday and Tuesdays at the Max Stoker Center, 700 Glenn Street Learn basic ballroom steps including the two-step, cha cha, waltz, mambo and salsa. No partner is needed. For more information, call Vicky Jones at 706-639-5401.

COMMUNITY · Chattooga Academy ( 304 N. Main Street, between Joe Stock Memorial Park and the Marsh House) in LaFayette will display photographs of some former service stations and car dealerships that operated in LaFayette, including information on LaFayette’s former Hupmobile dealership. The Hupmobile car was produced from 1909 -1940 by the Hupp Motor Company of Detroit, Mich. The exhibit also features a model train and the former LaFayette depot ticket booth. A volunteer will be on hand to assist visitors from 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Chattooga Academy hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Call ahead to confirm a volunteer will be available.

CHURCH · Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church, 600 Mohawk Street, Rossville, will host guest pastors each Tuesday throughout August beginning at 7 p.m. Pastor Tim McCulley, of Philadelphia Baptist Church in Calhoun, will preach on Aug. 21; and Pastor Rick Spence of New Life Baptist Church in Dalton, will preach on Aug. 28. Pastor George Pinion and the congregation invite the public to attend. A nursery will be provided.

COMMUNITY · North Georgia Community YMCA will offer After School Programs for students in pre-K through fifth grades throughout the school year at Cherokee Ridge, Fairyland, Rock Spring, Tiger Creek and West Side Elementary schools. Cost is $40 per week for YMCA members, $60 per week for non-members. There is a one-time (per year) $50 registration fee per family. For more information, call 706-935-2226 or visit ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org.

COMMUNITY · First Baptist Church of Chickamauga has a few spots open in the 3- and 4-year old preschool classes. Registration packets may be printed from the children's ministry page at fbcchickamauga.com. For more information, call Susan Veazey or Donna Christol at 706-375-2829 or 706-375-2733.

Thursday, Aug. 23

ENTERTAINMENT · The LaFayette Presbyterian Church, at 107 N. Main Street, will hold a free concert for youth “of all ages.” Teenager and pianist Patrick Rice, and teen violinist Emilie Rice will perform religious and classical selections at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 23. They are a brother and sister team with years of training and experience. This is a family friendly event sponsored by the church as an outreach activity of the congregation. There will be a reception with light refreshments in the fellowship hall following the concert.

COMMUNITY · A meet-the-artists reception for the exhibit “Tranquil Space” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Jewish Cultural Center gallery, 5461 North Terrace Road, Chattanooga. Admission is free. The exhibit includes photographs, drawings, and sculptures of sacred buildings, gardens and commercial and private properties by artists Steven Wade Brown, Irv Ginsburg, Dana Shavin, Jenny Shugart, Rose Taylor, and Dana Waxler. For more information, visit jewishchattanooga.com.

COMMUNITY · Moments to Share (grief) support group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Ronald McDonald House in Chattanooga. This group is for parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or in intensive care. Call (423) 778-5149 for more information.

COMMUNITY · LaFayette Park and Recreation will offer a soul line dance class from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Max Stoker Center, 700 Glenn Street. For more information, call Greta Vinson at 423-504-8778.