Book signing set in Dunlap
Howard Hatcher of Dunlap, Tenn., will sign his new book, “Granddad, Tell Me a Story” today at the Dunlap Chamber of Commerce office from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT.
The book tells of his life growing up in a family of six boys in the 1930s and ’40s.
For more information, call 423-949-3147.
Favors speaking to Democrats
The Greater Chattanooga Democratic Women’s Club will meet today at 6 p.m. at the I.B.E.W. meeting hall, 3922 Volunteer Drive.
The featured speaker will be Tennessee House of Representatives member JoAnne H. Favors. “Voting to Impact Redistricting” will be her topic.
The public is invited. For more information, call 875-0100.
Esther’s Place benefit scheduled
A benefit concert will be held Saturday from noon until 7 p.m. to help fund Esther’s Place.
The outdoor concert of Christian music will be held at East Lake Recreational Center, 3701 Dodds Ave.
The $5 ticket at the gate includes hot dog and drink and a chance at door prizes.
Proceeds will help rebuild the educational facility at Esther’s Place, a nonprofit ministry that assists women dealing with domestic violence, poverty, homelessness, single parenting, or lack of education.
Alexian sets October events
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries announces upcoming events this month:
* Computer Classes: Several levels of computer classes for seniors are offered at Senior Neighbors, 250 E. 10th St. Classes are free for Senior Neighbors members, $25 per four-class session for nonmembers. Call 755-6100 to reserve a seat.
* Dance Lessons: Intermediate ballroom dance classes are taught each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at 250 East 10th St. Class registration and tuition is required. Call 755-6100 for more information.
* Lunch and Learn: Ask your home repair questions at a free lunch and learn on Oct. 19, at noon in the center at 250 E. 10th St. The lunch is free to those who RSVP by Thursday. Call 755-6100.
* Men’s Luncheon: Men’s Luncheon is set for Oct. 26 at noon at 250 East 10th St. The cost is $8. Call 755-6100 by Oct. 23 to RSVP.
* Dance Party: Senior Neighbors Ballroom Dance Party is Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at 250 East 10th St. Admission is $5. Participants are asked to bring a plate of finger foods to share.
Christmas parades call for entries
* The city of East Ridge announces its annual Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Applications are being accepted for floats, trucks or flat-bed trucks in the parade. Floats must be illuminated, with a limit of five walkers.
There is a $10 entry fee. For an application, call Amanda Miller, 490-0078, or e-mail amiller@eastridgetn.org.
* The Samaritan Center is coordinating the annual Ooltewah-Collegedale Christmas Parade, which will be held Sunday, Dec. 5.
Parade entry and volunteer applications will be available in late October. For more information, call 238-7777, ext. 20.
Battlefield bike ride is Saturday
Outdoor Chattanooga and Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a free, guided bicycle tour of Chickamauga Battlefield on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., beginning at the Battlefield Visitors Center.
During a leisurely 6-mile ride, a park ranger will describe the history of the Battle for Chickamauga.
Bring your own bicycle and helmet, or borrow one from the Outdoor Chattanooga Mobile Bicycle Fleet.
To reserve a bicycle, call 706-866-9241.
– Compiled by Susan Pierce