Saturday, July 7

COMMUNITY · A cruise-in and car show will be held from 6-9 p.m. on the east side of the square in downtown LaFayette. Participants may enter their cars into a competition for no charge. Judges will select Best Restoration, Best Resto-Mod and Best Original. LaFayette Downtown Development Authority is sponsoring the free event. A cruise-in is also scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 4. For more information or to rent a booth, call Catherine Edgemon at 706-639-1519.

ENTERTAINMENT · A gospel concert benefiting Walker County resident Jeremy Blakemore who was seriously injured in a farming accident will be held at 7 p.m. July 7, at the Walker County Civic Center. Performers include the Greesons, the Jeff Hullender Family, and the Heritage Quartet. An offering will be taken up. For more information, call 423-779-2456.

ENTERTAINMENT · The musical “Hair” will be performed at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre each weekend through Saturday, July 14. For tickets, call 423-267-8534 or visit theatrecentre.com. COMMUNITY · The Georgia Winery will release a new wine, Battlefield 150, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, at the winery’s Independence Day celebration from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 7. Sweet Georgia Soundy and the Ralph Miller Trio will perform. The winery is at 6469 Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold. For more information visit georgiawines.com.

COMMUNITY · Julyfest in Mentone, Ala., will be held from 9 a.m. (central)-9 p.m. (central) Saturday, July7, and from 11 a.m. (central)-5 p.m. (central) Sunday, July 8. The event is organized by the Mentone Area Arts Council and features an arts and crafts fair in Mason Park, music by area bands, a pet parade and dog adoption to benefit the Humane Society and Animal Resources of DeKalb County (Ala.) and various food vendors. For more information, call 706-398-0858.

COMMUNITY · The Chief John Ross house is open for the summer from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday now through August. Admission is free. The house is at the intersection of East Lake Avenue and Spring Street (behind the Bi-Lo) in Rossville. For more information or to schedule a private tour, call 423-400-7400.

ENTERTAINMENT · A benefit concert will be held for Jeremy Millard at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Walker County Civic Center. The featured artists are "The Hullender Family", "The Greesons" and "Heritage Quartet." Millard sustained serious injuries to both arms and severe burns on June 7 following an accident with a hay baler. Donations are to help the family with the extensive medical bills and treatment.

Sunday July 8

COMMUNITY · Camp New Dawn located in McClemore Cove is taking registrations for summer camp: Multi-sports camp is from July 8-13. Cost is $250. Day camp costs $130. For kids entering grades 1-12. A camp combining soccer with softball, basketball and volleyball. Directed by a professional soccer trainer and physical education teacher. Call about scholarships and transportation for mini-camp and multi-sports day camps. Pick up and drop at Second Baptist and Wal-mart, LaFayette and Cooper Heights.

COMMUNITY · “Civil War Hospitals and Medicine” will be the topic of a display and series of talks on Sundays during July at the Catoosa County Library. Speakers will be Jim Ogden, July 8, “Beyond the Field Hospitals”, Connie Forester, July 15, “The Battle of Lafayette and the Hospital at the Presbyterian Church,” Jerry Tollinger, July 22, “A 10th Tennessee Cavalryman,” and Pat and Harold Silcox, July 29, “Colonel and Mrs. Cloud.” Each talk will be from 2:30-3:30 p.m. each Sunday at the community room of the library located on the Benton Place campus off Battlefield Parkway. For more information, call 423-413-3445.

COMMUNITY · An antique typewriter exhibit is ongoing at Chattooga Academy in LaFayette. The exhibit features Royal, Underwood and Smith typewriters, as well as Imperial and Smith-Corona typewriters. An Oliver No. 9 is also on display. The typewriters were manufactured approximately from between 1915-1950. A volunteer will be on-hand to assist visitors with the exhibit on Sundays from 1-3 p.m. Chattooga Academy is open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. most days Monday through Friday. The building is at 304 North Main Street, in LaFayette. Admission is free. The exhibit will run through Sunday, July 22. For more information, call 706-639-1519.

Monday, July 9

COMMUNITY · LaFayette Middle School will host a fundraising event for LaFayette High School student Austin Whitten at Pie Slingers restaurants from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday, July 9. Profits at both locations will be donated to the Whitten family for Austin’s medical expenses. Pie Slingers is at 2535 Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe, and 56A Fieldstone Village Drive in Rock Spring. Austin was injured in an accident earlier this summer.

RELIGIOUS · Pine Hillbilly Revival will be held from 6-9 p.m. Monday, July 9, through Friday, July 13, at 12626 Highway 41 in Tunnel Hill. This year's theme is "Giants." Rev. Lee Williams, Cuz'n Wendy, Cuz'n Shonna, Ma, Bro. Billy Hill's puppet family and Miss Abigail from the big city invite all to attend. For more information, call or text 706-937-3107.

RELIGIOUS · New Friendship Baptist Church will hold vacation bible school from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, through Friday, July 13. The theme is “God our creator.” Pastor is Joel McEntire. For more information, call 706-980-0715.

COMMUNITY · A bariatric support group will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, July 9, at Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center. These 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 · A metabolic and bariatric surgery seminar will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center. Area residents 100 or more pounds overweight or with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger. This is a free seminar, but registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465) to register. Visit Erlanger’s You Tube Channel at youtube.com/erlangerhealth and click The Weight Loss Program under Play list to watch first-hand accounts from those who have gone through the program.

COMMUNITY · A baby care and safety class will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road in Chattanooga). With times changing and discharge occurring earlier, “baby care” provides you with helpful items on caring for your baby at home. This class will help you plan and prepare for a safe home environment. Registration fee is $25. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-788-LINK (5465) to register.

EDUCATION · The Walker County Public School System offices will be closed July 2-13. COMMUNITY · Adult sand volleyball will be held Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evenings, now through July 30, at the Gilbert Stephenson Park tennis courts in Fort Oglethorpe. Cost is $150 per team. Visit ymcachattanooga.org for more information.

COMMUNITY · An antique typewriter exhibit is ongoing at Chattooga Academy in LaFayette. The exhibit features Royal, Underwood and Smith typewriters, as well as Imperial and Smith-Corona typewriters. An Oliver No. 9 is also on display. The typewriters were manufactured approximately from between 1915-1950. A volunteer will be on-hand to assist visitors with the exhibit on Sundays from 1-3 p.m. Chattooga Academy is open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. most days Monday through Friday. The building is at 304 North Main Street, in LaFayette. Admission is free. The exhibit will run through Sunday, July 22. For more information, call 706-639-1519.