PCHS CHEERLEADERS youth cheer camp Mon. July 19-July 23 8 a.m.-12 p.m. for PreK-8^th grade. Cost is $40 per child. Each child receives a t-shirt and medal for attending.

MOUTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH REVIVAL July 19-23 at 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

ST. LUKE’S VBS CAMP advance registration is going on now. The camp is set for July 21 & July 22 9 a.m.-2 p.m. breakfast & lunch will be served each day call (706) 632-8245 email stlukes@tds.net.

POLK COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE will meet July 22, 7 p.m. at the Polk County Courthouse.

ARTS FESTIVAL in downtown ClevelandJuly 22 will be the grand opening of the First Street Square and the 5ive Points Market and Arts Festival is July 24 from 12 to 6 p.m. You may call 479-1000 for more info.

PCHS STUDENT PARKING PASSES available from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 23 for seniors and July 26 for juniors. Passes will be given on first come, first serve basis and no spots will be reserved for any reason.

TENNESSEE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOC. annual State Championship Tournaments in Murfreesboro, TN at Barfield Crescent Park ages 5-15 July 23, 24, 25 Call 615-890-9382 or 615-896-5986 or simply go to www.tybaball.com.

CHIEF VANN HOUSE DAY July 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Chief Vann House located 3 mi. West of Chatsworth, GA at the intersection of GA Hwy. 52A and 225. For more info call 706-695-2598.

PATTY CHURCH CHRIST to have Gospel Meetings July 25-July 28 Bible Study 10:15 a.m., morning worship 11 a.m., evening worship 7 p.m. evening services 7 p.m.with guest speaker John Cub located Dentville at Columbus rd in Delano.

OPEN HOUSE July 25 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Caterhine Laboure’ Catholic Church 115 E. Main St. Copperhill. Refreshments will be available.

WEST POLK REPUBLICAN WOMEN to sponsor a Republican Candidate Reception at The Black Bear Cove Lodge on July 26 at 6:30 p.m.

SAFE HAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE PROGRAM will meet July 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce in Benton New members welcome.

TRYOUTS FOR CMS BOBCATS 2010/2011 softball team will be held at the new high school field July 26 & 27 around 9 a.m. and going until around noon, longer if needed. Players should bring their equipment. There will be water available. For more info. Call coach Mike Laycock 715-8760.

TRYOUTS FOR PCHS LADY WILDCATS 2010/2011 softball team to be held at the new high school field on July 30 around 9 a.m. and going until around noon, longer if needed. Players should bring their equipment. There will be water available. For more info call Coach Hayes at 71-4726 or Coach Laycock at 715-8760.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER at Cleveland State Community College is partnering with the Department of Human Services to host a breakfast and informational meeting for local childcare providers on Aug. 4 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the CSCC George L, Mathis Student Center Foundation Room.

CHILHOWEE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEMPORARY SCHEDULES can be viewed online at this time. Completed schedules will be ready for pick up Aug. 5. Any request changes must be made by Aug. 13.

SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY PARTY at the Ocoee Whitewater Center help celebrate Smokey’s birthday Aug. 7 with fun activities and a visit from Smokey. Recreation User Fees apply call 423/496-0102 for more info.

PCHS CLASS OF 1970 reunion Aug. 7 6 p.m. at the old PCHS cafeteria $12 per person. Send money to Connie Mull c/o first Bank of TN P.O. Box 330, Benton, TN 37307 or call Joan Hammons 338-5569. All classmates are welcome. If not interested in eating a meal stop by and say hello. Deadline for money is July 20.

FIRST SHOW of the North GA Artist’s Association Aug. 7-27 at the Art Center inside the Fannin County Courthouse. Call 706/632-2144 for more info.

GALLOWAY FAMILY REUNION Aug. 7 at Horseshoe Bend Park located on River Rd. in McCaysville, GA. It will begin at 11 a.m. call 706-945-3333 to rsvp.

HIWASSEE CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS is in great need of volunteers to fulfill its mission by preparing for and responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters. Fulfilling Our Mission/New Volunteer Orientation Aug. 11 Call 4721595 to register. Website is www.HiwasseeRedCross.org.

PCHS CLASS OF 1990 REUNION Aug. 14 call Heath Culpepper for more information 423-331-0627

TENNESSEE AGRITOURISM ENTREPENEURS are invited to the Agritourism in Action Tour call 931-486-2777 or applications can be found online at http://cpa.utk.edu and must be received no later than Aug. 15.

EAST AND WEST POLK LIBRARY HOURS East Polk-Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (423) 584-4004, West Polk-Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE come by Kidz XChange anytime and pick up one free bag of clothes Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. call 423/299-9048 or 423/716-2054. Mail sponsorships to P.O. Box 263 Benton, TN 37307.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT 117 Washington Rd, Sweetwater, Thurs. nights 5:30-8:30 Spiritual/social self-esteem building, spa night, dance team, etiquette and more. All ages. Call Trana Jones 423-337-9171 or the center at 337-0075.

PRAYER every Tuesday at Benton Lions Club 11:00 a.m. with Jim Mabe. For more info. Call 423-284-3313.

RELATIVE CAREGIVER PROGRAM support services for families who have in other family members children call 1-866-735-8752.

SENIOR CENTER in Ducktown is open 5 days a week. Bingo on Mon. and Fri. Lunch is served everyday. There is music on Tues. and Thurs. call 423/496-7113.

MEDICARE COUNSELING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED call 423/424-4252 to learn more.

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE available through SETHRA by calling (423) 338-2335 or (423) 496-2644.

POLK COUNTY SOIL SURVEYS are available at the Polk Co. Soil and Water Conservation District Office at 6042 Hwy 411 Benton or call 338-4555.

TENNESSEE ELDER LAW HOTLINE Free legal help for Tennessee Seniors age 60 administered by SE Tennessee Legal Services. 1-800-836-0128.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS

-Copper Basin Medical Center Board meets 4^th Tues. 7 p.m. at the hospital cafeteria.

-Ocoee Lodge #212 F&AM located at Benton 1^st Mon. at 7:30 p.m. All members urged to attend.

-Election Commission 2^nd Thurs. 3 p.m.

-Areawide cancer support group 4^th Tues. at the First Presbyterian Church in Etowah 7 p.m.

-Linsdale Community Services first Mon. of the month, potluck dinner at 6:30, business meeting 7:30 at the Community Center.

-Right to Life chapter will have meetings on the 4th Thurs., Benton Municipal Building at 7  p.m. For details contact Earl Gentry 479-5201.

-V.F.W. Post 7974 will meet 1st Tues, 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse.

-Polk 911 meetings every other month 4^th Thurs. 3 p.m. at Emergency Comm. Bldg. 2009 Hwy. 64

-City of Ducktown Events Committee, every 4^th Thurs. at City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

-Eastern Star, 3rd Sat. night, 7 p.m. in Ocoee

-Firehall in Old Fort 7 p.m., 2nd Thurs.

-Masonic Lodge, 2nd Sat. night, 7 p.m. in Ocoee

-County Commission, 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. alternating between courthouse in Benton and the community center in Ducktown.

-Community Support Group (Northwest Polk Fire Station #5) meeting, 2^nd Mon. 7 p.m. at the Firehall.

-Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District Board monthly meeting on second Tues. of each month, for more info call 338-4555.

-Scottish Rite, 4th Thurs., alternate between Ducktown and Conasauga Lodge.

-School Board, 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. at the various schools.

-Benton Town Commission lst Monday, 5 p.m. at Benton Town Hall.

-Copperhill City Council 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

-Polk County Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 6 p.m. alternating between the Ducktown Community Center and 911 center when there are agenda items.

-Ducktown City Commission 1st Thursday at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

-Ocoee Utility Board 3rd Wed., noon, utilities office, Waterlevel Hwy.

-Polk County Veterans Office is open Tuesday in Benton and Monday in Ducktown. 338-4546; 496-7113.

-Polk County-Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce, 338-5040.

-Ocoee Model Car Club 1^st Sat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hobby Lobby in Cleveland. The meeting room is in the back.

-Springtown Community Group, 3rd Monday, Springtown Firehall, 7 p.m.

-American Cancer Society, Benton Unit, 3rd Thursday, Benton Bank, 6 p.m. Volunteers Needed.

-Conasauga Lodge # 396 at Ocoee meets 2nd Sat. of each month at 7:00 p.m.

-Masonic Lodge #420 in Ocoee 2nd Sat. of each month at 7 p.m.

-Community Club in Old Fort, 2nd Thurs. of each month at 7 p.m.

-Ocoee Ruritan, lst Thursday, 7 p.m., Ruritan Hall on Hwy 411.

-Cherokee Horseman, 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Polk County Courthouse. All horse enthusiasts welcome. 338-0757 for info.

-Hiking & Maintenance on the Benton MacKaye Trail, 2nd Saturday of each month. For info on meeting place and time call 338-8000 or 263-5800.

-Tri State Christian Homeschoolers meets 2nd Monday each month, 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Murphy. 704/494-2919.

-Rural Development representative will be at the courthouse every 4th Tuesday. 423/756-2239 ext. 114.

-Alcoholics Anonymous has an open meeting every Friday night in the small courtroom at the Courthouse in Benton.

-Copper Basin Narcotics Anonymous Group every Friday, 6:30 in the Copper Basin Community Center in Ducktown.

-Northwest Polk Fire & Rescue, 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the fire hall.

-Chestuee Community Club will meet 1st Thursdays of each month 7 p.m.

-Copper Basin VFW Post 11561 meets 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. at Ducktown Community Center

-Copperhill Masonic Lodge meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. All qualified visitors welcome.

-Alcoholics Anonymous: every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday night at 8 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Blue Ridge, Fridays at 8 p.m. in the Ducktown Community Center.

-Alzheimer's Support Group, 1st and 3rd Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Life Care Center. Contact Chris Dockery, 496-3369.

-Friendship #499 OES of Ducktown, 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at the Ducktown Masonic Hall.

-Appalachian Sporting Club, 3rd Friday at the club building next to Turtletown School.

-Turtletown Ruritan Club, 1^st Thursday at the Ruritan Club House near Turtletown Post Office.

-West Polk Civil Defense I st and 3rd Tuesdays in regular session, other Tuesdays used for equipment cleaning.