REVIVAL at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Postelle) Aug. 22-28 at 7 p.m. Rev. L.B. Adams is the guest evangelist and Rev. Frank Fisher is the Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Everyone is invited.

TRI COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION will be hosting a football jamboree Aug. 26, 6 p.m. at Polk County High School. Admission $4, kids 12 and under free. Proceeds go to Shorty Jordan Scholarship Fund.

POLK COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION to meet and certify the election Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Polk County Election Commission office.

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING-POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Aug. 26, 7 p.m. at Copper Basin Community Center in Ducktown.

“SIDEWALK PROPHETS & THE BLUE CITY BAND” to perform 7 p.m., Aug. 26 at TN Wesleyan College tickets are 10 in advance and 12 at the door. Tickets available at JAVA in Athens, Life Way Book Stores in Cleveland, Chattanooga & Knoxville advance ticketholders can register on-line at www.legacyrecordingstudio.com or www.thebluecityband.com for the meet & greet.

LINSDALE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Aug. 27-28 Fri. 7-10 p.m. Sat. 1-10 p.m. at the Linsdale Community Service Center call 423/338-5608 or 423/338-2396 for more info.

CSCC “Day One 2K10 Freshmen Frenzy” Aug. 28 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

THE PRIMITIVE QUARTET will be performing at the First FreeWill Baptist Church in Hayesville Aug. 29 at the 6 p.m. service. Homecoming services will be held at 10 a.m. on that day.

HIWASSEE CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS is now registering for the upcoming Aug. 30 nurse assistant training class. Call Cindy Belew, RN at (423) 472-1595 ext. 102 for more info.

POLK COUNTY FAIR Aug. 30-Sept. 4  to rent a booth or place an ad in the fair catalog call Joyce 423/338-8648 or 423/715-3975.

CSCC FALL BASEBALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE Aug. 30-Oct. 2 for high school aged players call Mike Policastro at (423) 478-6129 or mpolicastro@clevelandstatecc.edu or David Miller at (423) 506-2799 or Davbmiller@yahoo.com.

SPECIAL MEETING OF POLK COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Polk County Courthouse in Benton.

POLK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD to meet Sept. 2 at 4:30 p.m. at East Polk Library.

GARDENER/SPURLING FAMILY REUNION on Sept. 5 from 12 noon-4 p.m. at the Conasauga Valley Fire Hall (Rural Vale) on Hwy. 315 (Reliance Rd.) near Tellico Plains for more info. Call Danny 423/442-5707 or Wanda 423/496-5472. Covered dish.

LABOR DAY BBQ weekend in Blue Ridge, GA in the downtown Blue Ridge Railway Park Sept. 5-6 Sun. at 6 p.m. for the interdenominational Community Worship Service, Mon. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. to eat bring lawn shairs and stay to enjoy the Labor Day festivities. Call Carlie at 706/455-3818 for more info.

“ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST,” by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey is the Athens Community Theater’s first production of the 2010-2011 season Sept. 9-18 in the Sue E. Trotter Theater at The Arts Center. opening night doors open at 6 p.m. dinner at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 7:30 p.m. Call 423/745-8781 for more info.

CBHS CLASS OF 1980 will have a reunion Sept. 11 at the Ducktown City Park at noon, friends and faculty of the class are also invited. Call 704-380-2726 or 706-455-1691 for more info.

BRASSTOWN CONCERT ASSOCIATION will present the Georgia Guitar Quartet Sept. 12, 2:30 p.m. at Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. No reservations required. For more info. Contact brasstownconcertnews@gmail.com.

“1964: THE TRIBUTE” a Beatles Tribute presented by the Monroe Area Council for the Arts at Hiwasse College in Madisonville Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. call 423/442-3210 or go online at monroearts.com for more info.

DUCKRACE FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON at Black Bear Cove, 5842 Hwy. 30 Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets are $5.00. Call 1-866-438-4399.

WILDLIFE & NATURE ART FESTIVAL & EXPO Sept. 18-19 in the Downtown City Park in Blue Ridge, GA from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  call 706-632-2144 or email brmaa@etcmail.com or visit www.blueridgearts.net for more info.

CSCC FALL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Sept. 18-19 18 & under high school select teams enter by Sept. 11 tournament is 4 games pool play. Cost is $350.00 dozen balls per team. For more info. Contact Aaron Bryant (423) 473-2445.

BIG TIME/SMALL TOWN SEASON sponsored by the Athens Area Council for the Arts opens on Sept. 21 with “An Evening with Chad & Jeremy” at 7:30 p.m.  at the Athens Junior High School Auditorium located at 200 Keith Lane in Athens. Call 423/745-8781 for more info.

ETOWAH FALL ARTS& CRAFTS FESTIVAL Oct. 2-3 at the Historic L&N Depot Park on Hwy. 411 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sat. & 1-5 p.m. on Sun. This event is sponsored by the XI DELTA Zeta Sorority.

CSCC BASEBALL COLLEGE SHOWCASE Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. registration 9:30 a.m. must pre-register by Sept. 24. Showcase will be held at CSCC baseball field cost is $85 per player which includes lunch and a t-shirt. Call Aaron Bryant at (423) 473-2445 or abryant@clevelandstatecc.edu.

HIWASSEE RIVER NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL Oct. 9, gates open at 10 a.m. with grand entry at noon and close at 7 p.m. & Oct. 10, gates open at 10 a.m. grand entry at noon and close at 5 p.m. in Benton at Black Bear Cove R.V. Resort and Campground. Call 423/333-5594, 423/253-2669 for festival info. For camping info. Call 1-866-438-4399 www.Blackbearcoveresort.com.

PUMPKINTOWN Oct. 9 in Historic Downtown Athens 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.athensdeba.org. Civil War Skirmishes, Music & Story Telling Entertainment on 2 stages, arts & crafts, fine art & jewelry local shopping, Appalachian Quilt Trail Walking Tour 16 Civil War Sampler Quilt Blocks. www.pumpkintownfestival.com or call JoAnn Love at 423/745-5070 quiltjungle@bellsouth.net.

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 3 p.m. 1^st Wed. every even month at the district office.

-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.