On Saturday, November 10th, the Veterans Memorial Dedication will be held at the Summerville Veterans Park at Dowdy Park.  There will be a program of patriotic music and the Post 5 Honor Guard will also be part of the program.  According to the Veterans Committee, nineteen new memorials will be added to the park, bringing the total to 660.  The program starts at 11 AM.

The Trion Masonic Lodge #160 will be having a Fundraiser this weekend Saturday November 10th.  Starting at 10 AM, they will be selling Brunswick Stew for $7 a quart or $26 a gallon.  The lodge is located on 7th Street behind the East Trion Church of God.

Train enthusiast of all ages will enjoy the Trains and Tracks Expo at the Summerville Depot November 10-11. Expo hours of operation are: Saturday, November 10 from 10 AM-3 PM and Sunday, November 11 from 11 AM-3 PM. Sunday’s train arrival will feature a double steam engine arrival. A highlight for the event will be the Chattanooga Modular Modeler Train exhibit. The expo is designed for children of all ages; for modelers, collectors, and enthusiasts; for families in search of good old-fashioned fun; and for the simply curious. It will feature tables of trains, accessories, scale models, and collectible toys. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Steam Engine is scheduled to arrive each day of the event at 12:45 pm with passengers and will be

turned on the Summerville Turntable, for the public’s viewing pleasure. There will be railroad memorabilia for sale, food and craft vendors at the depot, and much more.

The Chattanooga Modular Modelers, Inc. and The Museum of Flight are both non-profit corporations. The Chattanooga Modular Modelers use the hobby of model railroading to educate the public about the role the railroads have played in our nation’s history. They teach techniques for construction of portable displays. They also teach electronic principles used in modern devices, and how to display artistic expression through the mastery of the many skills necessary to complete a model railroad or diorama. The Museum of Flight uses the flight of historic aircraft to raise awareness of aviation while supporting local children’s hospitals.

For more information on events contact The City of Summerville at (706) 859-0900 Ext.1337 or visit www.summervillega.org

A Veteran’s Day celebration will be held on November 11th by VFW Aux. Post 6688, VFW Post 6688, American Legion 129, and Sons of the American Legion 129. It will begin at 1:30 at the Chattooga County Memorial Home, 818 Memorial Drive, Summerville.

All Chattooga County Veterans are invited and may bring a guest. They will be serving grilled hot dogs, chips, snack cake, tea, and coffee. For more information, call 706-857-1614.

See below for festival map, entertainment schedule, and a list of vendors.

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An opportunity to give blood is coming up for Chattooga County residents on Tuesday, November 20th at the Trion Recreation Center.  The blood drive will take place from 2 PM until 7 PM.

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