MARK YOUR CALENDAR
at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit the park’s website at nps.gov/chch.
CHURCH · New Bethel Baptist church, 1635 Salem Valley Rosd, in Ringgold will hold a Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. featuring Leon East. Everyone welcome. More info, call Bobby at 706-935-4208 or Nelson at 706-965-2778.
CLASSES · The
singing
Catoosa County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering its next class in disaster preparedness and volunteer community disaster response.
The class is TWO sessions Saturdays, June 18 and 25, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Both classes are needed to complete the training and earn the certificate. Course and training manual are free. Participants will learn about disaster preparedness for the home, disaster psychology, disaster first aid, light search and rescue and other topics. CERT training is a national program under FEMA yet instruction will be tailored to Catoosa County. To register, email catoosacert@att.net or contact Larry Miller by text or phone, 423-313-5053. Please include name, contact information and the number of persons wanting to take the class.
COMMUNITY · Catoosa County will hold its a free event for the public, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Northwest Georgia Bank Amphitheatre. There will be live entertainment, petting zoo, inflatables for kids, and more. There will also be vendors offering homemade and handmade items for sale, as well as food, drinks and produce. Organizers are looking for vendors to be a part of the event. There’s a $40 vendor fee. Interested vendors can download the vendor app from catoosa.com or call 706-965-2500 or or email at katie.thomason@ catoosa.com.
“Catoosa Market,” Monday, June 20
COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, is hosting a
book club for third and fifth graders
Monday, June 20, at 1 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
Tuesday, June 21
COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host a
Tuesday, June 21, at 6 p.m.
COMMUNITY· On Tuesday, June 21, the Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, is hosting
Zumba class
Teen Water Games Beginning Genealogy Workshop Story Time with Mrs. Mary Anne
at 2 p.m.; a at 3 p.m. and
at 6 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
Wednesday, June 22
COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, is hosting the
classic movie “Hoosiers”
Wednesday, June 22, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
Thursday, June 23
COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host
magician Ken Scott
Thursday, June 23, at 2 p.m. as part of its summer reading club.
Friday, June 24
COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, is hosting a
sensory movie “The Jungle Book”
Friday, June 24, at 3 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
Saturday, June 25 Star Wars, The Force Awakens will open the season for Family Movie Night in Fort Oglethorpe
· ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, June 25. Dress as your favorite Star Wars character. Family Movie Night presented by the Fort Oglethorpe Walmart Super Center returns for its second year and will be held the fourth Saturday in June, July and August with the outdoor movie being shown on Barnhardt Circle’s polo field in Fort Oglethorpe. The movie begins at dark. Bring a lawn chair or blankets. Concessions will be available. Movie and parking are free. The Walmart Foundation’s community grant program provides for this wholesome family entertainment. For more info visit fortotourism.org or call the 6th Cavalry Museum at 706-861-2860.
Tuesday, June 28
COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host
Enchanted Entertainment
Tuesday, June 28, at 11 p.m. as part of its summer reading club and a
at 6 p.m. COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, is hosting a
Zumba class
kid/family program featuring the Tennessee Aquarium
Tuesday, June 28, at 11 a.m. and a
Teen Movie “McFarland USA”
at 2 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
Wednesday, June 29
COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, is hosting
Story Time with Mrs. Mary Anne
Wednesday, June 29, at 11 a.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
Thursday, June 30
COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host a
Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. as part of its summer reading club.
Wii game night Tuesday, July 5
COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host
Tuesday, July 5, at 11 a.m.
Kwon Do Saturday, July 9
REUNION · The
Tae Hooper family reunion
will be Saturday, July 9, at the Hiawassee Fairgrounds, in Hiawassee, Ga. Covered dish luncheon is at noon. All relations of brothers, Absolum and Clements Hooper of Pendleton District, S.C. 1700s come to share stories and pictures. Any questions call or text Barbara at 706-581-2016.
Tuesday, July 12
CAMP · Back by popular demand, Durinda Cheek will do her
Summer Art Camp at the 6th Cavalry Museum
TuesdayJuly 12-15, from 9 a.m.noon for ages 7-12. Campers will learn drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpting. Camp costs $125 per child and includes all materials. Reserve a spot for your child soon. Only 20 spaces available.
GENERAL
COMMUNITY · North Georgia HealthCare Center, 6120 Alabama Highway, in Ringgold will host a
Disaster Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series Tuesdays in June,
on from 5:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Workshops are led by Larry Miller, a certified disaster preparedness trainer. This is a free community service workshop for all area residents. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Call Sharron Mitchell at 706-935-6442 or email smitchell@ nghcc.com.
SCHOOLS ·
Cloud Springs Head Start/ Pre-K at 169 Fernwood Drive, in Rossvile is taking applications
for the 2016-17 school year. Income based, not lottery drawn. For more information or to fill out an application for a child call 706-861-1831 for appointments.
COMMUNITY · The annual
Battlefield Farmers Market,
10052 N Hwy 27, in Rock Spring (behind civic center) is on Wednesdays from 3-6 and Saturdays from 8-noon. Fresh vegetables are grown locally. SNAP accepted. There are also crafters of all kinds.
ENTERTAINMENT
Family Movie Night presented by the Fort Oglethorpe Walmart Super Center returns for its second year
·
and will be held the fourth Saturday in June, July and August with the outdoor movie being shown on Barnhardt Circle’s polo field in Fort Oglethorpe. The movie begins at dark. Bring a lawn chair or blankets. Concessions will be available. Movie and parking are free. The Walmart Foundation’s community grant program provides for this wholesome family entertainment. For more info visit fortotourism.org or call the 6th Cavalry Museum at 706-861-2860.
EDUCATION · The
Catoosa County board of education has open board meetings
at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) in the board room at the central office of Catoosa County Public Schools, 307 Cleveland Street, in Ringgold. Public participation is scheduled from 6-6:30 p.m. Work sessions are the Thursday before the first Tuesday (unless otherwise indicated). All meetings are open to the public.
COMMUNITY · The
YMCA will offer swim lessons at the LaFayette City Pool
this summer for boys and girls ages 6 months – 17 years old. Classes are taught by trained swim instructors and supervised by a certified lifeguard. Students in the class will have the ability to test their skills by the end of each session to see how they have progressed. The program curriculum also includes basic water safety skills and topics taught as part of each session. Each session will be (eight) 45-minute classes over two weeks. Classes will be Monday-Thursday with Friday being a makeup day. Morning and evening class sessions are available June 6 - July 28. There are also options for private and semi-private lessons. You may register in person at the Municipal Park: Monday, May 23, or Tuesday, May 24, from 5:30-7 p.m. Call the YMCA at 706-935-2226.
COMMUNITY · The
Catoosa County voter registration office,
advanced voting, and Ringgold polling place has moved to a new location — 5238 Evitt St. in Ringgold. For more information, call 706935-3990.
COMMUNITY · Poll: “If Catoosa County provided a pick-up collection service for recyclable materials, would you participate?” Sarah Mason, a resident of Catoosa County but currently living in Carrollton, Ga., to attend the University of West Georgia, is collecting data on how many Catoosa County citizens would be interested in a recyclable materials collection service. With this information, if enough people favor the idea, she would propose the idea to the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners. For more information, Sarah Mason can be contacted by email at smason8@my.westga. edu.
CAMP · Woodstation United Methodist Church, 13198 Alabama Highway, in Ringgold, is excited to announce registration is now open for its annual
summer Artsy Camp.
Session one is June 21–July 15 and session two runs from July 19–Aug. 12. Classes will be held weekly with four classes per session. Cost for the entire summer is $65 for one student, $120 for two students and $50 more per student for three or more students. Cost for one session only is $40 for one student, $75 for two students and $30 more per student for three or more students. Private lessons are $15 per 30 minute lesson and will be held weekly. Call Jennifer Wolfe at 423-243-4085 or go to Artsy After School Camp on Facebook to register.
COMMUNITY · The Northwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking
volunteers to do disaster work, office administration and community outreach
at health fairs and other events in Chattooga, Dade, Catoosa, Gordon, Murray, Walker, Whitfield counties. Training will be provided. For more information, call 706-728-3408 or visit redcross.org/nwga.
COMMUNITY· The
Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, has a with a variety of events on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. The first Tuesday is
second
teen program game night, the teen advisory group meeting, crafting,
Tuesday is
third Tuesday is fourth Tuesday is
and when there are fifth Tuesdays, each month will host a special event. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
COMMUNITY· The
movie night Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, hosts
Making rock and fairy gardens
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and at 11 a.m. Join in for stories, songs and fun. For more information, call 706-965-3600. COMMUNITY· The
morning story time Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, has an Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Join in for stories, songs and fun. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
COMMUNITY· The
evening story time Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold,
hosts a library knitting and crochet group
Mondays at 3 p.m. Staff will be present to help beginners. No supplies provided by library. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
COMMUNITY· The
Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold,
hosts a bead crafting group
on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Staff will be present to help beginners. Some supplies will be available for practicing your beading. For more information, call 706965-3600.
CHURCH ·
Cowboy Church Of Lafayette,
196 County Line Road, in Rock Spring, Ga., offers a
free hot meal on the first Tuesday of each month,
from 5-7 p.m. For more information, call 423-596-7227. CLUB ·
Southern Lit Book Club meets at Caffeine Addicts,
7819 Nashville Street in Ringgold, the last Tuesday each month at 6 p.m. For more information, call Donna Greeson at 706-935-2810.
SCHOOLS · The Family Resource Agency of North Georgia announced the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.
The same meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled children at Rock Spring Head Start/Early Head Start, 343 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring, Ga., and will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should write immediately to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 202509410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382. Contact Paula Bacon at 706-8610105 for more information.
RECREATION · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites all
fourth grade students to visit the park for free
as part of the White House’s new “Every Kid in a Park” program. Fourth grade students can now go to everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. The park offers a variety of activities, including the Junior Ranger program, hiking a variety of trails throughout the park and possibly coming face to face with a Civil War soldier. To receive their free pass for national parks, students may visit the website and play a game to access the pass. Fourth graders and their families can use the pass for free entry to national parks and other federal public lands and waters across the country until Aug. 31, 2016. The website also includes fun and engaging learning activities aligned to educational standards, trip planning tools, safety and packing tips and other important and helpful information for educators and parents. In addition to providing a free entry pass, fourth grade educators, youth group leaders and their students across the country may also participate in the program through field trips and other learning experiences. To schedule a field trip to the park visit nps. gov/chch and click on the “Plan a Field Trip” link.
COMMUNITY ·
PruittHealth Hospice
is looking for people of vision and empathy who wish to volunteer and make a difference in their community one person at a time. As a hospice volunteer, you will receive training and support for your role in helping those with life-limiting illness to have quality of life during life’s cycle most sacred stage. If you have a heart for others and wish to be of
service, please contact Rickie Watters at 706602-9546 or by e-mail at Rwatters@pruitthealthhospice.
COMMUNITY · Lighthouse Foster Care, Inc., 35 Mountain Street, Ringgold, is
seeking foster parents
for all types of children including medically fragile and sibling groups. Tax-free compensation. Free training. Call 706-937-4236.
COMMUNITY · Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction, Narconon is available to help. Call for a
free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs.
Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution. com. MEETING ·
offers hope, help and healing from addictions, compulsive behaviors and life challenges. Based on the proven principles of the 12-Steps. Dinner served from 6-6:45 p.m., a worship service at 7 p.m. and open sharing groups offered at 8:15 p.m. every Thursday night, 52 weeks a year, at Ringgold United Methodist Church, 7484 Nashville Street, Ringgold. Details at RecoveryAtRinggold.com or 706-935-4777.
SCHOOLS ·
at Ringgold Recovery
The Kiddie Carousel Learning Center daycare, Cleveland Highway, in Dalton, still has free pre-K slots open
for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. For more information, call Debbie at 706-259-8662.
CCOMMUNITY · The
Boynton Lions Club
meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Boynton United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Dinner catered by the Dinner Bell is $6.50 and annual membership dues are $21 per quarter. For information call 423-321-2481.
COMMUNITY The
· Seniors and Friends of Fort Oglethorpe
group meets each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Constitution Hall on Forrest Road. This all-volunteer group offers games, crafts, blood pressure/blood sugar check, bingo and refreshments. For information or transportation, call Karon Parker at 423595-7109 or Taire Pulver at 423-227-7720.
COMMUNITY ·
North Georgia Community YMCA will offer Zumba
year-round for those age 10 and older (boys, girls, men and women) at Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church gym. Cost is $20 per month for YMCA members, $28 per month for non-members. For more information, call 706-935-2226 or visit ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org
COMMUNITY · Melva Floyd, volunteer coordinator for
is seeking volunteers. Volunteers help others as good neighbors providing friendship and doing small tasks. Enjoy the privilege of sharing in your local area. You will receive training that is personal and flexible to your schedule. Call 706-602-9545 or 800-867-7976 for an interview or to get further information.
Hospice, United
COMMUNITY · The
Fort Oglethorpe Caring Closet
is located at Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe Assisted Living, at 14 Town Drive. The Caring Closet is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 706866-4443 and ask for Tracy or Connor.
COMMUNITY ·
North Georgia Community YMCA Family Fitness Karate
offers
for families and individuals age 6 and older, year-round, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe. Cost is $20 per month for YMCA members, $50 per month for non-members, and $5 each additional family member. For more information, call 706-9352226 or visit ngaymca@ ymcachattanooga.org.
COMMUNITY
· Narcotics and Alcoholic’s Anonymous (NA/AA)
meetings are open to the public every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at LaFayette Presbyterian Church, 107 North Main Street. For more information, visit na.org or call 888-479-9696.
COMMUNITY ·
A Suicide Survivors support group
meets the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga in the main dining room. For more information, call Hilda at 697-9432. This group is for surviving family members and friends of those who have died by suicide.
COMMUNITY · Become a foster parent. Earn tax-free compensation. Free training.
Lighthouse Foster Care,
706-937-4236.
COMMUNITY · All Liberty Tax offices are collections sites for
Cell Phones for Soldiers
and anysoldier.com. People can drop off used cell phones, which gives American soldiers the chance to talk to loved ones. For more information, visit anysoldier. com, or call the local Liberty Tax office.
COMMUNITY ·
Lookout Mountain CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
needs volunteers to advocate for the best interest of the abused and neglected children of Catoosa, Dade, and Walker Counties who are in foster care. CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the Juvenile Court Judges. For more information, contact Kristie Taylor at lmcasa.ktaylor@yahoo.com or 423-362-1834.
COMMUNITY · The
Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance,
Northwest Georgia Chapter 12, LaFayette, is accepting new members. The nonprofit organization performs services for veterans, military personnel and the community, including an annual barbecue on Armed Forces Day. Both male and female veterans are welcome to join. Members may have served in any branch of the military and do not need to have served combat duty. For more information or to become a member, contact Ed at 423-637-0304, Carol at 423-255-8121, or Van at 706-639-5623.
COMMUNITY · The
Friends of the Catoosa County Library have used books for sale
daily in the Friends’ Nook at the library. Hardbacks cost $1, paperbacks cost 50 cents. The library is at 108 Catoosa Circle (Benton Place campus off Battlefield Parkway) in Ringgold.