The City of Summerville is currently gearing up for its annual “Steam into Summerville Railroad Days”. The 6 week celebration will usher in fall and visitors of ages, while bringing a wide array of festivities to Summerville’s Dowdy Park and the Summerville Depot.
Chattooga Head Start is taking applications for the Pre-k program. The child must have turned 4 by September 1, 2017 to qualify. For more information, call 706-857-1651 – Extension 103
Reminder: the Korean War Veteransreunion and lunch is being held this Tuesday, October 3rd. The event begins at 12 noon at the Chattooga Civic Center.
The Chattooga County GOP will meet Monday, October 2nd at 6:30 pm at the Senior Center in Summerville. The public is invited to come out and meet our newly installed Officers, Johnny Brady and Marcus Wilder.
Walker County’s first agricultural festival is set for this Saturday, Sep. 30.
The annual ‘Your State Parks Day’ is Saturday, September 30th. Interested individuals can volunteer their time to participate in special projects to address various preservation and beautification efforts of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. In addition to all of the other state parks and historic sites, there will be opportunities to volunteer both at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville and Cloudland Canyon in Rising Fawn. Click ‘read more’ for more info.
The winner of last week’s Birthday and Anniversary Club was Kim Blalock. She received a $25 gift certificate to Menlo Restaurant and an arrangement from Duff’s Flowers. If you have names for this week’s Birthday and Anniversary Club you can call 706-591-9038 or e-mail chattooga1180am@hotmail.com
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The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia’s US Bicycle Route 21 is covering 160+ miles from Chattanooga to Atlanta September 29 – October 1, and is coming to Summerville’s Dowdy Park this Friday.
The Coosa Valley Fair marks the beginning of Fall for the residents of the Coosa Valley including Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama.
The second annual ‘Project Red Light bike ride’ will be held on the 30th of this month. It will start at the Summerville Boy Scout Hut and end at Desoto State Falls. Registration starts at 11 AM and kick stands will go up at 2 PM.
The cost is $20 per bike and $10 per passenger. BBQ plates will coleslaw and baked beans will be sold after the ride for $10 each, and shirts will be sold for $20. There will be a family-friendly event at the end with a live band, door prizes, bounce houses, face painting, cotton candy, hair coloring, and hot dog plates. Kids get in free. All proceeds will go to local firefighters.
