Wednesday, Oct. 31

COMMUNITY · Scare On The Square 2012 will be held from 5:30-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31. Candy will be handed out to trick-or-treaters by merchants and other organizations in downtown LaFayette.

COMMUNITY · The LaFayette Elks Lodge will hold its third annual Haunted House from 8-11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 3158 Highway 27, just north of Wal-Mart in LaFayette. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children age 12 and younger. Proceeds will go to Christmas for Kids. A concession stand will be available. Lodge phone is (706) 638-3591.

CHURCH · Second Baptist Church at 500 W. Main Street in LaFayette will hold a Fall Revival with evangelist Phil Glisson Wednesday, Oct. 31, with services at 6:30 p.m. There will be a children's revival for ages up to fifth-grade. A nursery will be provided. For more information, visit secondbaptistlafayette.com or call 706-638-2732.

COMMUNITY · Highlands Fall Festival will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 1211 West North Main Street in LaFayette. Enjoy candy, games, inflatables and a petting zoo. Admission is free.

CHURCH · Midway Baptist Church in Summerville will hold Trunk or Treat starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Enjoy free hot dogs and drinks.

CHURCH · Hallelujah Harvest at Cedar Hill Baptist Church will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Enjoy games, food, fellowship and Trunk or Treat for children. The church is one mile east of the Fort Oglethorpe Wal-Mart at 60 Dyer Bridge Place, just off Battlefield Parkway. For more information, call 706-858-0976, e-mail pastor@cedarhillbaptist.com or visit cedarhillbaptist.com

COMMUNITY · Cloudland Canyon offers three “haunted hay rides” at 6, 7 and 8 p.m., for those who want to travel a long dark, dirt road into the forest to meet goblins and other scary things. Hot dogs, S'mores, snacks and drinks will be sold. Leashed and licensed pets may also ride. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Park entrance is $5. Haunted hay rides cost $8. The park is off Highway 136 near Trenton.

COMMUNITY · Chickamauga and Chattanooga Natinal Military Park will close its secondary park roads in Chickamauga Battlefield at sunset Wednesday, Oct. 31, and will reopen them early morning Thursday, Nov. 1. Park roads that will remain open are: Lafayette, McFarland Gap, Reeds Bridge, Alexander Bridge, Lytle and Dyer Roads. For more information, call 706-866-9241.

COMMUNITY · Lighthouse Foster Care in Ringgold is sponsoring a trunk or treat at their office Halloween night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

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.

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 Catoosa County Republican Party has opened a Romney/Ryan 2012 Headquarters in Ringgold, at 20 Legion Street on the corner next to Richards Restaurant behind the Catoosa County Courthouse. Hours are from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Yard signs and bumper stickers for the candidates, including Tom Graves for Congress, are available. Visit catoosacountygop.com for more information.

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 · The Civic Arts League, Inc. of Chattanooga will hold an art exhibit titled “Heritage” to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the “Battle of Ringgold” now through Friday, Nov. 9, at Ringgold Art & Frame Gallery, 7825 Nashville Street, in Ringgold. For more information call 706-935-2844.

COMMUNITY · Registration for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program ends Wednesday, Nov. 7. For more information regarding qualifications, dates and times, visit csarmy.org.

COMMUNITY · The Salvation Army needs volunteers to ring bells, sort toys, and deliver meals this holiday season. For more information, visit csarmy.org.

COMMUNITY · The Walker County Health Department will offer two series of eight-hour free basic diabetes education classes, taught by Linda Long, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator. The first series will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 1, 6, and 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Walker County Health Department in LaFayette. The second series will be held on Saturdays, Nov. 3 and 10, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chickamauga Public Library. Call 706-638-5577 to register.

Thursday, Nov. 1

COMMUNITY · Walker County Farm Bureau is collecting monetary donations until Friday, Nov. 16, for the Georgia Food Bank Association and its seven food bank affiliates to help Georgians in need. Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the WCFB office, 101 South Cherokee Street in LaFayette. For more information, call 706-638-3237.

COMMUNITY · The Noble Neighborhood Association will sponsor a community concert on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Center Point Baptist Church in the Noble Community (north of LaFayette). The performer will be Scott Pryor, a singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, who accompanies himself on the guitar. Scott sings songs about life experiences of ordinary people. He is on tour throughout the southeast. The concert is free, and contributions will be accepted. The public is invited. For more information, call David Boyle, 706-764-2801.

COMMUNITY · Registration deadline for North Georgia Community YMCA adult, children and youth athletic programs (includes basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, swim lessons, water aerobics and karate) is Dec. 8. Most seasons begin January 2013. Cost varies for members and non-members. To register, call 706-935-2226 or go to ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org.

CHURCH · Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church, 600 Mohawk Street, in Rossville, will hold a Prayer for America Rally (sponsored by the Tri-State Independent Baptist Preacher’s Fellowship) on Thursday, Nov. 1. Service begins at 7 pm. Dr. Shelton Smith, Editor of Sword of the Lord will preach. George Pinion is pastor. Special singing and a nursery will be provided.

COMMUNITY · Walker County Emergency Services will offer a free class in community CPR for ages 14 and up from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 1. 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 · An instant piano class for “hopelessly busy people” will be held from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rock Spring. Call 706-764-3591 to register.

COMMUNITY · Walker County Farm Bureau is collecting monetary donations until Friday, Nov. 16, for the Georgia Food Bank Association and its seven food bank affiliates to help Georgians in need. Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the WCFB office, 101 South Cherokee Street in LaFayette. For more information, call 706-638-3237.

COMMUNITY · The Civic Arts League, Inc. of Chattanooga will hold an art exhibit titled “Heritage” to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the “Battle of Ringgold” now through Friday, Nov. 9, at Ringgold Art & Frame Gallery, 7825 Nashville Street, in Ringgold. For more information call 706-935-2844.

COMMUNITY · The deadline to nominate the Walker County Chamber of Commerce "2012 Small Business of the Year" is at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. The winner will be recognized at the Chamber's Annual Dinner on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. The honor is given to a company that demonstrates best practices in business sustainability and growth, commitment to employees and a track record of community involvement. To be eligible, nominees must be a small business (less than 200 employees) and members of the Chamber in good standing as of Oct. 30, with a minimum of one complete full year in business. Chamber members may nominate a business, including their own. Judging will be conducted by the Chamber's Board of Directors.

Friday, Nov. 2

COMMUNITY · The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council will hold a USO dance from 6:30-10 p.m. at the American Legion Blair Post 95, 3329 Ringgold Road in East Ridge. The cost is $12 per person for advance reservations and $15 per person at the door. Proceeds help fund veteran-related activities coordinated by the CAVC. To make reservations, call Mark or Patty at 423-326-0839 or e-mail mparks8192@yahoo.com.

COMMUNITY · Deadline to register for Memorial’s Faith Community Nurse/Parish Nurse Class is Friday, Nov. 2. (A tuition deposit is also required.) This class is geared toward registered nurses interested in providing a health ministry in their churches or synagogues. The class consists of four 8-hour sessions held on Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 16, 2013 and Feb. 13, 2013. All four sessions must be completed to meet course requirements. Call Connie Blake, FCN Coordinator at (423) 495-6163 or e-mail connie_blake@memorial.org for more information.

ENTERTAINMENT · Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga (ETC) will present John Patrick’s “The Curious Savage,” beginning Friday, Nov. 2 and running through Nov. 18; Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Performances will take place in the St. Andrews Center, 1918 Union Avenue in Chattanooga. Tickets cost $10 and are available at www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com or by calling 423-987-5141. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain time. Free parking is available behind the St. Andrews Center.

COMMUNITY · The Catoosa Chamber of Commerce Networking at Lunch will begin at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold. Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler will speak. Cost is $30 for non-members, $15 for members. To pay on-line go to catoosachamberofcommerce.com/payonline and RSVP to info@catoosachamberofcommerce.com. Deadline for reservations is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2.