Monday, Sept. 17

COMMUNITY · Are you 16-to-21 years of age and need a GED and a job? The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Youth Success Academy program is accepting applications and conducting testing Sept. 17-28. The next GED class begins Oct. 1. If you’ve dropped out of high school and qualify for the program, you can earn your GED and receive other specialized services that will help you further your career training and help you find employment. And, students ages 19-21 who earn their GED through the program may also be eligible for a full college scholarship. For more information, call GNTC’s Youth Services Academy at 706-764-3783.

COMMUNITY · Mr. Matthew L. Hipps, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Dalton State will speak on “Political Discourse” at the college’s annual Constitution Day program at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17, in Goodroe Auditorium of Gignilliat Memorial Hall. Constitution Day recognizes the signing of the Constitution by the framers on Sept. 17, 1787.

COMMUNITY · Safe Kids Walker County will host free child safety seat checks from 2-6 p.m.Monday, Sept. 17, at the Rossville Fire Department on McFarland Avenue. Parents can bring their car, car seat and child to an event in their area. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to provide one-on-one “hands-on” help with installation. In addition, Safe Kids Buckle Up events will continue throughout the year. Parents and caregivers can locate an event in their community by visiting the Safe Kids website at safekids.org.

COMMUNITY · A Bariatric Support Group will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center in Chattanooga. Bariatric Support Group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have Bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) for more information.

COMMUNITY · Childbirth Education will be taught from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga). This childbirth education class is designed for expectant parents and taught by experienced OB nurses. These classes include stages of labor, relaxation and labor support techniques, hospital procedures, pain management options, after birth and home care for moms and in-hospital care for newborns. There will also be time for questions and answers. Registration fee is $75. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.

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.

EDUCATION · The regular monthly meetings of the Walker County Board of Education will be held on the third Monday of each month, with the exception of the January, February, November and December meetings in 2012. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Department of Education Building, 201 South Duke Street, LaFayette. The remaining 2012 meetings are Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. For more information, call 706-638-1240.

CHURCH · Lyerly United Methodist will hold a revival through Sept. 19, beginning at 7 p.m. Dr. David Campbell of Trinity United Methodist Church in Rome will speak. Lyerly United Methodist is at 105 Oak Hill Road in Lyerly. Call Pastor Marshall Bryan at 706-409-0329 for more information.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 18

COMMUNITY · Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House Charities is seeking volunteers to assist in the operation of the 23rd Annual Autumn Children’s Festival on October 6 and 7 at the Tennessee Riverpark. Those willing to help with set up, clean up, supervision of carnival games, inflatables and parking are needed to ensure the success of this year’s event. Volunteer registration is available at www.rmhchattanooga.com. For more information, contact Lindsay Ropp at (423) 778-4359 or lindsay.ropp@rmhchattanooga.com.

CHURCH · Noble Baptist Fellowship at 2994 Highway 27 north of LaFayette, holds a food drive to give away free food from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (or until food is gone) the first and third Tuesday of each month. Recipients should bring proof of address and their social security card. For more information, call 706-764-2917.

CHURCH · Baby care and safety will be taught from 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Erlanger Baroness (downtown Chattanooga). With times changing and discharge occurring earlier, “Baby Care” provides new parents with helpful items on caring for baby at home. This class will help families plan and prepare for a safe home environment. Registration fee is $25. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 788-LINK (5465) to register.

COMMUNITY · A community forum presenting research results from a study titled “Adolescent Intimate Partner Abuse in Hamilton County,” will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the Lookout Mountain Room at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s university center. For more information, call Liz Jenkins at 423.322.7889.

GOVERNMENT · The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Region One Planning Board will hold a town hall meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Professional Building, 36 Mulberry Street, Suite 4, Ellijay, GA 30540. The purpose of this meeting is to identify unmet service needs in this region for people with developmental disabilities, serious mental illnesses, and for those who abuse substances. The general public, elected officials, plus those with special interests in mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases are encouraged to attend. Information gathered from this meeting will be used to develop the state plan for services. The DBHDD Region One Planning Board includes 31 counties across north Georgia. For more information, call (706) 802-5606.

CHURCH · Lyerly United Methodist will hold a revival through Sept. 19, beginning at 7 p.m. Dr. David Campbell of Trinity United Methodist Church in Rome will speak. Lyerly United Methodist is at 105 Oak Hill Road in Lyerly. Call Pastor Marshall Bryan at 706-409-0329 for more information.

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

COMMUNITY · Special displays of Civil War weapons, equipment, personal items and recovered relics will be exhibited at Walker County Georgia Heritage Museum and Civil War Center, at 100 Gordan Street in Chickamauga (Railroad depot) now through Nov. 30. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 -.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Adult admission is $2, $1 for children. Call 706-375-4488 for more information.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

COMMUNITY · Seniors and Friends of Fort Oglethorpe meet from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Constitution Hall on Forrest Road in Fort Oglethorpe, for games, crafts, refreshments and blood pressure and blood sugar checks. For information or transportation, call Peggy Stanfield at 706-866-1369.

COMMUNITY · A free car seat safety check will be held from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Chickamauga Civic Center (Euclid Avenue), sponsored by Walker County Fire and Rescue (Safe Kids Walker County). Parents can bring their car, car seat and child to an event in their area. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to provide one-on-one “hands-on” help with installation. In addition, Safe Kids Buckle Up events will continue throughout the year. Parents and caregivers can locate an event in their community by visiting the Safe Kids website at safekids.org.