The Sequatchie County Youth Association will be meeting Monday, November 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dunlap Farm Bureau office. Current business for the upcoming season will be discussed. Anyone wishing to be involved in youth baseball or softball is encouraged to attend. T44

Southend Volunteer Fire Department is having a meeting and holding elections at the fire hall on Tuesday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. T44S45

A series on Islamic Terrorism in America is being held at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church on Thursday nights. The DVD series is taught by Kamal Saleem, who was sent to America in the 80’s by the Muslim Brotherhood to infiltrate American society with the goal of ultimately converting America to Islam. Through a divine encounter, Saleem was converted from Islam to Christianity and he now tells others about his conversion, the Islamic invasion in America and their plan for the United States. Also joining Saleem is Retired Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin, expert in Islamic terrorism. Pastor Kevin Benoit and the congregation invite everyone to attend. The church is located on Hwy. 28 South in Dunlap, approximately three miles from Tractor Supply. For more information, call 949-5629 or (423) 280-7489.

A meeting at the Lewis Chapel Community Center will be held Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Everyone please attend.

The Education Opportunity Center (EOC) provides free assistance to help residents reach their educational and career goals. Marla King, an education advisor with EOC, who formerly assisted students at the Chattanooga State Sequatchie/Bledsoe campus, will now be scheduling appointments at the Sequatchie County/Dunlap Chamber of Commerce on Thursdays, by appointment, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. General education courses are offered at both Sequatchie and Bledsoe County High Schools. The center serves Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion and Sequatchie counties, and can assist with adult high school completion programs, choosing a college and a major, filing for FAFSA, searching for scholarships and grants, and overcoming federal student loan default. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 425-1702.

Meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) are held at Dunlap United Methodist Church. AA meetings are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. NA meetings are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. All times are central. The church is located at 1958 Main Street.

Bothered by someone’s drinking problem? Alanon may be able to help. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. at Dunlap United Methodist Church for those who need help in coping with a friend for family member’s drinking problem. The church is located at 1958 Main Street.

Scrappy Quilters meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Cagle Community Center. The group is working on a quilt, preparing Kuddle Kits to be given to the ambulance service, police department and Sheriff’s department for children in trauma. Anyone can quilt, learn to quilt, help with the kits or just stop by for a visit. Call Kathy for more information at 949-9796.

The regular monthly meeting of the Lewis Chapel Community Center is planned for Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Everyone is invited.T44S45

The community is invited to the Veterans Day program at Sequatchie County Middle School on Friday, November 10 at 8:15 a.m. in the gym.  There will be special music and readings by students, and Veterans Tom Egleston and Allen Penny. The student body will also make a presentation to the Veterans Memorial Park.  T45

A Veterans Day observance will be held at Sequatchie County High School on Friday, November 10. Light refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m., followed by the observance at 10:00. All veterans and their families are welcome to attend.

Dinner with the Doctor on Monday, November 13 begins with a delicious meal of southern cornbread, butternut squash, cranberry-raspberry salad, and apple crisp. The lecture by Dale McCartney, MD is “How the Evolution Theory is Bad for Your Health.” Is evolution capable of producing first life and then producing myriads of distinct types of healthy plants and even human life? Recent scientific evidence strongly suggests no.  Evolution is detrimental to life and health. A question and answer session will follow. Everything is free and everyone is welcome. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Dunlap Adventist Christian School gym, 105 Apache Lane. For more information, call 949-8211.

The Sequatchie County Veterans Memorial Park office will be closed the week of November 6 and will reopen Tuesday, November 14 at 9:00 a.m. Normal business hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For more information, call 949-9000.

Sequatchie Valley Community Band practice is held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Sequatchie County Middle School band room. This is a concert band and is open to anyone in the valley or surrounding area who plays a wind or percussion instrument. All experience levels are welcome. For more information, contact Tim Willis at willistg@live.com or (423) 994-8445.

The regular monthly meeting of the Cagle Community Association will be held Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. Sequatchie County Executive Keith Cartwright and EMA Director Winfred Smith will be attending to respond to needs of the community. Everyone is invited to take this opportunity to meet neighbors and participate in what is happening on Cagle Mountain.

The monthly meeting for the Fredonia Community Center will be held Tuesday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and meet their neighbors and support the community.

The next FCE (Family, Community, Education) meeting at the Cagle Community Center is planned for Tuesday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. Aneta Eichler will be showing how to paint a Christmas ornament for the holidays. The class is free and all supplies will be furnished. For more information, call the Extension office at 949-2611. These meetings are structured for the entire family. Everyone is invited to attend.

The Wheeler-Long Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet Thursday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative, north of Dunlap on Hwy 127.

Music on the Mountain is held at the Cagle Community Center on the third Thursday of each month. This month’s event will be held November 16 at 6:30 p.m. with the Billy Gaston family performing. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served at 5:00. The Jammers will be playing in the library. Come enjoy bluegrass, country and gospel music. This is a free concert. Anyone interested in playing and/or singing is welcome to join. For more information, call Sharon at 949-2843 or 304-1927.  T45S46

Music on the Mountain is held at the Cagle Community Center on the third Thursday of each month. This month’s event will be held November 16 at 6:30 p.m. with Billy Gaston and family performing. A covered dish meal will be served at 5:30. A jam session will also be held. Come enjoy bluegrass, country and gospel music. This is a free concert. Anyone interested in playing and/or singing is welcome to join. For more information, call Sharon at 949-2843 or 304-1927.

A group of local artists known as the MAGI (Mountain Arts Guild) group will be featured in Gallery 5 at the Mountain Arts Community Center during the months of November and December, beginning with an opening reception on Friday, November 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited. The MACC is located at 809 Kentucky Avenue on Signal Mountain. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. All times are Eastern time.

The Hope and Healing Grief Support Group in Dunlap is holding its 5th annual Hope for the Holidays on Friday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ewton Community Room. Finger foods will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Kevin at (423) 280-7489 or Stacey at (423) 802-1727.

The Sequatchie County Youth Association will be holding a meeting on Monday, November 20 at Sequatchie County Farm Bureau at 6:00 p.m. Items to be discussed at this meeting will be current business and any positions with the association that have not been filled. Anyone wishing to be involved in youth baseball or softball is strongly encouraged to attend any meeting being held. Any input and involvement is greatly appreciated.

Sequatchie County Band Boosters meet on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school band room. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20. If school is out, meeting is scheduled for following Monday. For more information, call 949-7108.

The Dunlap Church of God is offering to smoke Thanksgiving meats for a minimum donation of $10. Call or text (423) 595-6506 by November 21. T46S47

VFW Post 5772, Dunlap, holds its monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. The executive committee meets at 5:00 p.m. and the general business meeting begins at 6:00. Meetings are held in the Legion Hall on Fredonia Road. All members are encouraged to attend. Veterans interested in joining the VFW or learning more about the organization and the benefits of membership are encouraged to attend a general business meeting.

Scrappy Quilters meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until noon in the quilt room at the Cagle Community Center. Come and join the group as they make a demonstration quilt, make small gifts, learn a new craft and sew projects. Everyone is invited. Call Kathy Brock for more information at 949-9796.

The Dunlap Lions Club and Sequatchie County Rescue Squad will again sponsor their 68th annual Christmas basket program. Requests for toys and food baskets for a family can be made after the Thanksgiving holiday to any of the following: rescue squad at 949-2207, Art Coulson at 309-1629, Ed Nunley at 667-2015, Chamber of Commerce at 949-7608, Ewton Funeral Home at 949-2112 or in person at the Tennessee State Department of Human Services on Old York Highway. Anyone desiring to donate toys can call Coulson or Nunley to arrange for drop-off or pick-up.

American Legion Post 190, Dunlap, holds its monthly meetings on the last Tuesday of each month. The executive committee meets at 5:00 p.m. and the general business meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Legion Hall on Fredonia Road. All members are encouraged to attend. Any veteran interested in joining the American Legion or learning more about the organization and the benefits of membership is encouraged to attend a general business meeting.

The Sequatchie County Quarterback Club will be holding elections on Tuesday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the high school commons area, followed by the high school football banquet at 6:00 p.m. 2T46-47S47

Anyone wanting to be involved in the Sequatchie County Fair by becoming a volunteer is invited to a meeting on Thursday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fair building on Heard Street.