The annual Twisted ankle Trail Races will be held at Sloppy Floyd State Park on September 7, 2024. Three race distances are offered with a 5K (3.1 miles), a 10 Mile race, and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) for every level of experience. The race has been held since 2005, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park. Runners are encouraged to sign up online at Ultrasignup.com or at Sloppy Floyd State Park at the park office. For more information, visit twistedanklerace.com.

There’s Hope for the Hungry will be at South Summerville Baptist Church Wednesday June 17th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Food must be picked up in person.

The Summerville Recreation Department is planning a parade next week to honor the 8 & Under Boys and Girls State Champion teams.

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A fundraiser for the Chattooga 4H Shotgun Team will be held next month at the Floyd County Wildlife Club, located just off Highway 100, just across the Chattooga-Floyd County line.  The sporting clays fundraiser will take place on Saturday, August 24th at 9 AM.  The registration fee is $500 for a four-person team.  All participants will need to provide their own shells and sign a waiver provided by the Floyd County Wildlife Club.  Lunch is included.  The first place team will receive an $800 cash prize, and there will be various door prizes given away.  You can secure your team’s spot by contacting John Smith at 706-978-9182 or BJ Montgomery at 706-676-6710.

Former Trion Bulldog Gus Navarro and current two-time All-State Kicker Andy Ramirez will be hosting a “Kicking & Punting” Camp coming up next week for grades six to twelve.  The camp will be held at Sam R. McCain Stadium in Trion and is free to attend.  The camp will take place each night from 7 PM – 8:30 PM.

The Chattooga Indians will be hosting a Youth Football Camp coming up next month.  The camp will be held from 6 PM – 8 PM on Tuesday, July 9th, Wednesday, July 10th and Thursday, July 11th from 6 PM until 8 PM at Buddy Windle Field at Chattooga High School.  Scan the QR code above for more information and forms to sign up.  Sign ups will also be accepted on site the first day of camp.

AARP will be offering a Smart Driver classroom course that can save you money on your car insurance.  The classroom course will be held at the Menlo Housing Authority Lawrence Center on Edison Street in Menlo on Thursday June 27th from 8:30 AM – 3 PM.  Lunch will be provided.  There are no tests and participants can save a minimum of 10% on the car insurance premiums.  The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.  To register for the class, contact the Menlo Housing Authority office at 706-862-2240.

Trion Schools will be offering a Summer Cheer Camp coming up next month.  The camp will be held at the Trion High School Cheer Room for ages kindergarten through fifth grade.  The cost of the camp is $60 and includes snacks and a T-shirt.  The camp will focus on skills such as stunting, tumbling, cheers and dance.  You may register by email by emailing the participant’s name and upcoming grade to Trion Cheer Coach Andria Queen at andria.queen@trionschools.org .  The camp will be held July 16th, 17th and 18th from 4-6 PM each evening.

Summerville Parks and Recreation is partnering with knowledgeable volleyball instructors / coaches to offer a three (3) day summer camp during the evenings of June 10th, 11th and 13th (Mon, Tues and Thurs) from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Chattooga High School “War Lodge” located at 989 Highway 114 – Summerville, Ga 30747.

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