Thursday, Sept. 6

COMMUNITY · Second Baptist Church (500 West Main Street, LaFayette) will host the Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Unit again this year. All dental work is free. In order to receive an opportunity for an appointment, residents must be screened between 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. Appointments will be made for Sept. 7 and 8 for fillings, extractions, and cleanings on a first come first served basis. Once appointments are filled, applicants names will be added to a waiting list. Those on the waiting list will be contacted if there is a cancellation. Applicants must show at the church in person to be seen. No one can hold an applicant’s place in line or sign in for them. Only patients over the age of 10 will be seen. Anyone under 18 must have a legal guardian present. For more information, call 706-638-2732.

COMMUNITY · A north Georgia networking event will be held from 8-10 a.m. (drop-in) Thursday, Sept. 6, at 3731 Lake Katherine Road in Tunnel Hill. RSVP to Vanessa at 706-463-1117 or Lacey at 706-270-0049. Co-hosted by Coffee News and Servpro of N. Whitfield, Catoosa and East Walker.

COMMUNITY · Walker County Emergency Services will offer a free class, “In the woods – safety and survival techniques part 1,” for hunters, hikers and horseback riders, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6. The class will be held at Fire Station #1 in Rock Spring, in front of Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Pre-registration is required to ensure adequate course materials. Call 706-539-1255 or email Captain Traci Reece at t.reece@walkerga.us for more information or to register.

COMMUNITY · The Health Ministries Committee of the Dalton Seventh-day Adventist Church is spearheading a “Better Health Initiative,” Sept. 6-21, emphasizing good nutrition and exercise. The movie “Forks Over Knives” will be shown at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton. There is no charge for the movie. The film will have Spanish subtitles.

CHURCH · Hannah House is a benevolence service free to the community and is sponsored by Rock Spring Baptist Church. New and gently used clothing and shoes of all sizes, kitchen items and linens are available as well as small and large appliances and furniture when available. For more information, Linda or Mike Hill at 706-764-2079 or 423-718-0868.

COMMUNITY · A life after loss support group begins at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at Erlanger Baroness (oncology conference room) in Chattanooga. This support group is for those who have lost a loved one due to cancer. For more information, call (423) 778-3253.

COMMUNITY · A diabetes education class will be held from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center. This class will explore ways to manage diabetes. Call 778-9400 for more information on physician referral and insurance reimbursement.

COMMUNITY · A man-to-man support group begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at Erlanger Baroness (POB dining room) in Chattanooga. This support group is for spouses, friends and patients who have prostate cancer. For more information, call (423) 778-3253.

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.

COMMUNITY · The City of LaFayette has joined other Georgia cities in the “Great Water Heater Round Up.” The city is also offering a $200 rebate towards the installation of a natural gas tank water heater. Other incentives include $300 towards the purchase and installation of a natural gas tankless water heater, and half off the gas tap fee for new natural gas customers. For more information, call the LaFayette gas department at 706-639-1511 or visit greatwaterheaterroundup.com.

COMMUNITY · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will hold a free historical walking tour starting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at Ross’ Landing. Participants will meet at Outdoor Chattanooga (200 River Street) in North Shore Chattanooga for a 90 minute, 1.8 mile walking tour that will discuss the importance of Ross’ Landing before and during Indian Removal (The Trail of Tears). Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring drinking water. For more information, call 706-866-9241 or 423-821-7786 or visit nps.gov/chch.

EDUCATION · Registration for The Georgia Appalachian Center for Higher Education's seventh annual conference and check presentation on Sept. 25, is officially open. To register, go to gachegrants.org/conference. Agenda, directions, parking and sponsorship information will be available on the registration page.

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 · An art exhibit titled “Tranquil Space” will be displayed through 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. 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 · 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 · Lookout Mountain CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) needs volunteers to advocate for the best interest of the abused and neglected children of Catoosa, Dade, and Walker Counties who are in foster care. CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the Juvenile Court Judges. For more information, contact Kristie Taylor at lmcasa.ktaylor@yahoo.com or 423-362-1834.

Friday, Sept. 7

ENTERTAINMENT · The musical “Cabaret” will be performed at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre (400 River Street, Chattanooga) Friday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 23. The show begins at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 13 and 20; at 8 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 7, 14, 21, and Saturdays, Aug. 8, 15, and 22; and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 16 and 23. Tickets cost $30 opening night, $10-25 for all other performances. For tickets and information, call 423-267-8534 or visit theatrecentre.com.

ENTERTAINMENT · “Oliver” will be performed at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8; Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15; and Friday Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22. Matinees will be shown at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 22. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (age 55 and older), $12 for students, and $11 for groups of 15 or more. For more information, call 706-935-9000, ext. 103, or visit colonnadecenter.org.

COMMUNITY · Southern politics will be the topic of a program to be presented by Dalton State President Emeritus Dr. Jim Burran. Burran will speak at noon, Friday, Sept. 7, at the James E. Brown Center at Dalton State University in Dalton. Cost is $10. Reservations and advance payment are required two days prior to the event. Call 706-272-4473 to RSVP.

ENTERTAINMENT · The Black Jacket Symphony will present The Eagles “Hotel California” at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the Tivoli Theater, 709 Broad Street, Chattanooga. Tickets cost $30 and $25 and are available at 423-757-5050, chattanoogaonstage.com or at the Memorial Auditorium box office.

COMMUNITY · The Share America Foundation will host southern gospel performers Testimony Quartet including US101's Ken Hicks at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the Ringgold Depot, corner of Depot Street and U.S. 41 in Ringgold. Randall Franks from TV's "In the Heat of the Night” will emcee. The event is a fundraiser for the Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship Fund helping musicians achieve higher education. Donations for tickets are adults: $5, Children age 5 and younger get in free with an adult. Tickets may be purchased locally in advance during business hours at SonShine Christian Books (706) 861-7675 in Fort Oglethorpe. For more information, visit shareamericafoundation.org.

CHURCH · Hannah House is a benevolence service free to the community and is sponsored by Rock Spring Baptist Church. New and gently used clothing and shoes of all sizes, kitchen items and linens are available as well as small and large appliances and furniture when available. For more information, Linda or Mike Hill at 706-764-2079 or 423-718-0868.

CHURCH · Lyerly United Methodist is selling cookbooks for $10. They can be purchased from any church member, or at Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply in Lyerly, or by sending $10 (plus $2 shipping and handling) to Lyerly United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730. Cookbooks also will be sold at Lyerly Down Home Day on Sept. 29 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call Jo Ann Mitchell at 706-895-2636.

COMMUNITY · Dawson Against Substance Abuse and Forsyth County Schools are sponsoring a drunk driving and distracted driving education program for students. The Arrive Alive Tour from UNITE will visit Dawson County High School, in Dawsonville, at the football field, on Sept. 7, from 6 p.m. until the football game has concluded. For more information, call Patrick DeGrasse at 888-436-3394.

COMMUNITY · The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour will visit Walgreens at 1228 Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, providing health tests, education and consulting services for free.

ENTERTAINMENT · Come witness the magic of Reza (the illusionist) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the UTC Fine Arts Center in the Roland Hayes concert hall in Chattanooga. Tickets cost $15 regular, $25 premium box office. For more information, call 423-425-4269 or visit RezaLive.com.

Saturday, Sept. 8

ENTERTAINMENT · The LaFayette Downtown Development Authority will host “Movie in the Park Night” on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Joe Stock Memorial Park at the corner of Wardlaw and North Main Streets (next to Chattooga Academy). The DDA will show “Hunger Games” at about 9 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13 and is based on the first of a trilogy of young adult books by Suzanne Collins. Admission is free. Bring a blanket or chairs.

COMMUNITY · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to participate in a free program on Sept. 8. Join park guide Lee White at 2 p.m. for a 90- minute walking tour commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam in Maryland. This tour will meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center and caravan to Poe Road for the approximate half-mile walk. Ccomfortable, supportive footwear, appropriate clothing for the weather and water are recommended for this program. For more information, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786 or visit the park’s website at nps.gov/chch.

COMMUNITY · Last Blast of Summer free family community event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Willow Tree Farms, 607 Post Oak Road in Ringgold, just north of Heritage High School. Enjoy games, inflatables (obstacle course, slide, bounce house), a petting zoo, music, wagon rides and snacks. For more information, visit BoyntonUMC.org or call 706-866-2626.

COMMUNITY · Corinth Baptist Church will hold a fundraiser for Austin Whitten at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Enjoy a silent auction, hot dogs, chili and fixings, and live music. Proceeds go to Austin’s medical expenses. For more information, call Brandi Reynolds at 423-802-1995 or Shawna Broome at 423-413-0727 or e-mail TimFickey@aol.com for a spot in the music line-up.

COMMUNITY · Crabtree Farms (1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga) will host the 10th annual Fall Plant Sale and Festival on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Fall Plant Sale and Festival will feature fall vegetable plants, perennial herbs and fruiting bushes and trees from Crabtree and other local growers, as well as homemade crafts by local artists and gardening supplies. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Parking is free.

COMMUNITY · Bendabout Farm at 3553 S. Lee Highway in McDonald, Tenn., just south of Cleveland on Highway 11, will host a polo match at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, to benfit the 6th Cavalry Museum on Barnhardt Circle in Fort Oglethorpe. Admission and parking are free. Limited bleacher seating is available. Attendees are invited to bring folding chairs. In case of inclement weather, matches might be canceled. For more information, call (423) 476-6602 or visit bendabout.com.

COMMUNITY · Fort Town Estates in Fort Oglethorpe, off Mineral Avenue, between Battlefield Parkway and Cloud Springs Road, will hold a community yard sale starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. A rain date is set for Sept. 29, with the same start time. For directions, send an e-mail with “yard sale” in the subject line to: akrecord71@gmail.com.

CHURCH · Hannah House is a benevolence service free to the community and is sponsored by Rock Spring Baptist Church. New and gently used clothing and shoes of all sizes, kitchen items and linens are available as well as small and large appliances and furniture when available. For more information, Linda or Mike Hill at 706-764-2079 or 423-718-0868.

COMMUNITY · The Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association will meet at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Marietta Museum of History in Marietta. Michael Hitt will speak about his research on Native Americans living along the Chattahoochee River in the north Atlanta area. For more information, visit gatrailoftears.org.

COMMUNITY · The Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil War Reenactment will take place Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9, next to the Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel at 215 Clisby Austin Road in Tunnel Hill. Gates open each day at 9 a.m. with the battle beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 for adulst and $3 for children age three and younger. Parking is free. Handicapped parking includes shuttle service to the battlefield. For more information, go to tunnelhillheritagecenter.com.