The Lookout Valley Neighborhood Association meeting is at 7 p.m. today at the John A. Patten Recreation Center.

Lookout Valley Seniors will meet Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Lookout Valley Baptist Church.

Halloween will be Oct. 31, and two area churches will provide safe and fun environments for your children to trick or treat.

As always, there are many fun filled family activities available at the John A. Patten Recreation Center, including a full size gym, arts center and education, arts and culture company, sponsored Pottery Studio, weight room, auditorium, dance studio, recording studio, reading center, a walking path, quilting room, community meeting rooms, game room, ballfields and recycling center.

Wauhatchie United Methodist Church will have its homecoming service on Oct. 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Black Creek Golf Club at Cummings Cove will host the Chattanooga Classic Golf Tournament Oct. 8 through 11.

The Lookout Valley Lions Club Golf Tournament at the Trenton Golf Club was a huge success. Many thanks to the players, volunteers, etc., who helped us raise money for the charities we sponsor.

The Chattanooga Nature Center and Tennessee Wild hike scheduled for Sept. 26 is a six mile hike at Upper Bald River Wilderness Study in the Cherokee National Forest which is rated moderate.

As always, there are many fun filled family activities available at the John A. Patton Recreation Center including a full size gym, arts center and education, arts and culture co-sponsored Pottery Studio, weight room, auditorium, dance studio, recording studio, reading center, a walking path, quilting room, community meeting rooms, game room, ballfields and recycling center. Also, the new playground is under way and should be completed within the next few weeks. For more information, call Jim Long at 825-5955.

As mentioned last week, Chattanooga Nature Center and Tennessee Wild are leading exciting back country hikes that will highlight areas in the Cherokee National Forest under consideration for wilderness designation. The hike schedule for Sept. 12 is a 6.2 mile hike at Slickrock Creek Trail in the Nantahala National Forest which is rated moderate. The travel time from Chattanooga is 2 hours, 50 minutes one way. This hike will explore one of the most beloved wilderness areas in eastern America. We will follow a gentle trail into the wilderness area, and then follow Slickrock Creek to a 15-foot waterfall. The weather in early September should be ideal for swimming, so participants should come prepared to get wet. Participants should also bring a bag lunch. Time permitting, we will visit the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest to view a remnant old growth forest. This will be a long day full of fun and rewards. For more information, contact Tina Harvey Crawford at 821-1160.

According to their Web site, Chattanooga Nature Center and Tennessee Wild are announcing a series of five wilderness hikes in six weeks starting Sept. 5. These events are free and open to the public. Tennessee Wild Field Organizer Jeff Hunter will co-lead these exciting backcountry hikes with staff from the Chattanooga Nature Center. These outings will highlight areas in the Cherokee National Forest under consideration for wilderness designation. The hike schedule for Sept. 5 is Little Frog Wilderness in the Cherokee National Forest, is 7.4 miles long and is rated moderate. Travel time from Chattanooga is 1 hour 15 minutes, one way. This hike will explore the Little Frog Wilderness near the Ocoee Whitewater Center. The hike will involve nearly 900 feet of elevation gain and explore a beautiful Southern Appalachian forest. Participants should bring a bag lunch to enjoy out on the trail. A 1-mile car shuttle will be required.

According to the Chattanooga Nature Center's Web site, there will be a Star Party on Aug. 28 at 8:45 p.m. The cost for members is $5 for adults, $3 for children and for non-members, $7 for adults and $4 for children. Tim Ross, a Chattanooga State professor, will have telescopes available for viewing the Moon and Jupiter. As the night sky darkens, participants will also identify some of the constellations including Capricorn, Scorpio, Sagittarius and the Big Dipper. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy. For more information, contact Tina Harvey Crawford at 821-1160.

Wauhatchie United Methodist Church, at 3401 Cummings Highway, will host the Waubash Back to School Party on Aug. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. Come on out and enjoy free food, games, music and more. For more information, call the church at 423-825-5766.

According to its Web site, John A. Patton Recreation Center will host a boating safety class on Aug. 10 and 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Those wanting to take the exam only may show up at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. For more information, contact Matt Majors at matt.majors@state.tn.us or call 1-800-262-6704 ext. 3303.

As always, there are many fun-filled family activities available at the John A. Patton Recreation Center, including adult open gym, a pottery studio, walking track and much more. For more information, call Jim Long at 423-825-5955.