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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. All meetings are open to the public.

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host

Date Night Movie “Creed”

Thursday, July 14, at 5 p.m. For more information, call 706965-3600.

SCHOOLS · Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) GED® Center is holding a

free orientation session Thursday, July 14,

for the public

at 2 p.m. at Summerville Adult Education Center, 152 Senior Drive, in Summerville. Visitors will learn what to expect enrolling in the college’s GED® preparatory classes at the college’s Chattooga County location. Call 706-857-0771 or visit GNTC.edu>Adult Education for more information.

Friday, July 15 The Colonnade Players will present performances of “Godspell,” a modern version of the story of Jesus, based on the Gospel according to Matthew.

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With a cast of 10 actors, several well known parables are dramatized to tell the story of a group of people who come together and form a community committed to Jesus and ready to go forth sharing all they have learned. The audience will be led on a musical journey inspired by Jesus’ message of kindness, tolerance and love. Performances are at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold. Show Times are Fridays and Saturdays, July 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., July 22 and 23, at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee Saturday, July 23, at 1 p.m. and Sunday, July 24, at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $13$17. Reserved seating. Email office@colonnadecenter.org or call 706-935-9000 for more information.

ENTERTAINMENT · Back Alley Productions invites you

to Leaving Iowa, a stage comedy about family vacations.

Fridays and Saturdays, July 15, 16, 22 and 23, at 8 p.m. and Sundays, July 17 and 24,

Showtimes are

at 2:30 p.m. and it will be presented at the Mars Theater, 117 N. Chattanooga Street, in LaFayette, Ga. General admission is $15 per person, $12 for seniors age 55 and up and $10 for students with a valid school ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 706-996-8350, or visit backalleyproductions. org.

COMMUNITY · The city of Ringgold will get folks acquainted with its new welcome center while also helping out a great cause when it hosts its first annual

Ringgold Community Blood Drive

at Doc Steve’s Place on Tennessee Street downtown. The drive will take place Friday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about the drive, contact Johnson at Ringgold city hall at 706-935-3061.

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host

Balloon Guy Dewayne Reynolds

Friday, July 15, at noon. For more information, call 706-965-3600.

Saturday, July 16

COMMUNITY ·

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to attend a series of special, 30 minute programs Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17,

at Cravens House, a structure dating to the Reconstruction period, on Lookout Mountain. These programs will explore how white Chattanoogans, Freedmen and northern emigrants rebuilt the scenic city during Reconstruction. There are no admission fees for the programs at Cravens House. At 10 a.m.: “A New City: Union Veterans and the Rebuilding of Chattanooga,” at 2 p.m.: “An Unending War: Racial and Political Violence around Chattanooga During Reconstruction” and 3 p.m.: “Robert Cravens: Rebuilding a Home and an Industry.” For more information about programs 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.

COMMUNITY · The

Catoosa Memorial Foundation will hold a road dedication

on Saturday, July 16, at 10 a.m. at the memorial intersection, Battlefield Parkway and Lakeshore Drive in Fort Oglethorpe, in honor of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith, who sacrificed his life during the tragic events on July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Sunday, July 17

New Bethel Baptist Church,

CHURCH ·

1635 Salem Valley Road, in Ringgold will hold its

Sunday, July 17. Special preaching will be by Rev. Donald Self. Singers will be The Golden Years. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. For more info call Bobby at 706-935-4208 or Nelson at 706-965-2778. Everyone welcome.

dinner,

homecoming Tuesday, July 19

The Living and Learning Museum of Walker County will host a free History Day Camp.

CAMP ·

The theme, “Birth of A Town-1835 Chattooga/LaFayette” is for boys and girls entering third-sixth grades. Camp will be at the welcome center, North Main Street, in LaFayette Tuesday, July 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about native Americans, early European settlers, frontier life, schooling, make a craft, play games from 1800s and more. Campers should bring a sack lunch. Water provided. Register by calling 423994-8485 by 5 p.m. Monday, July 18.

COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host an

ending party with Noah’s Little Ark Petting Zoo

at 2 p.m.

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host a

Teen 3D Printing Program

Tuesday, July 19, at 12:30 p.m. and

Story Time with Mrs. Mary Anne

at 6 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.

Wednesday, July 20

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host a

Classic Movie Matinee “Legend of Bagger Vance”

Wednesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.

Teen Summer Reading Logs are due.

Thursday, July 21

COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host a

Thursday, July 21, from 5:30-7 p.m.

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host a

Thursday, July 21, at 3 and 4 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.

movie night Club Library Lego Monday, July 25

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host a Family Movie “The Sandlot: Heading Home” Monday, July 25, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 706965-3600.

Tuesday, July 26

Southern Lit Book Club will meet at Caffeine Addicts,

CLUB · The 7819 Nashville Street in Ringgold, Tuesday, July 26, at 6 p.m. This month’s selection is “The River Witch” by Kimberly Brock. For more information, call Donna Greeson at 706935-2810.

MEETING · The

Rossville Public Library board of trustees will meet

Tuesday, July 26, at 4:30 p.m. at the library.

COMMUNITY · Lone Mountain Village and North Georgia HealthCare Center is sponsoring a

free workshop series, “Change 4 Life” to promote staying fit as you age.

The first (of four) session is Tuesday, July 26, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Lone Mountain Village-Phase 1, 140 Hailey Drive, in Ringgold.

Other dates are Aug. 9, Aug. 23 and Sept. 13.

For more information, call 706-9356442.

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host a

Teen Movie “Soul Surfer”

Tuesday, July 26, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 706965-3600.

Wednesday, July 27

COMMUNITY· CHI Memorial and Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) are teaming together to present a

Moms’ Soccer Clinic

on Wednesday, July 27, from 6-7 p.m. in the Stadium Room at Finley Stadium. Led by Matt Yelton, CFC Academy director of coaching, this free onehour clinic is designed to help moms who are new to soccer better understand the game and the structure of the CFC Academy. Dr. Jason Robertson, medical director of the orthopaedic walk-in clinic at Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics and CFC team physician, will talk about the health benefits and common injuries associated with soccer. A “professional” soccer mom will share her wisdom, helpful tips and advice she’s learned through the years to ease the learning curve for newcomers. All participants will receive free admission to the clinic which includes a light meal and free admission to the CFC versus England’s Middlesbrough FC U21 match that kicks-off at 7:30 p.m. after the clinic. Limit one ticket per family. Parking for the clinic will be available at and around Finley Stadium for $5. Email info@chattanoogafc.com with questions.

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host a

Story Time with Mrs. Mary Anne

Wednesday, July 27, at 11 p.m. For more information, call 706965-3600.

Kid Summer Reading Logs are due at 4 p.m.

Thursday, July 28

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host a

third-fifth grade book club end of summer party

Thursday, July 28, at 1 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.

Friday, July 29

MEETING · The

Catoosa County Library board of trustees will hold its regular quarterly meeting

Tuesday, July 29, at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Catoosa County Library, 108 Catoosa Circle, Benton Place Campus, in Ringgold.

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host a

Kids End of Summer Reading Prize Raffle

Friday, July 29, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 706-965-3600.

Saturday, Aug. 6 Free

COMMUNITY ·

at Westside Cruise In, in Rocky Face, Ga., Saturday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. Trucks, cars, motorcycles and ratrods. Free inflatables for the kids. There will be food to purchase.

car show Saturday, Aug. 13

COMMUNITY · Every second Saturday at 11:30 a.m. the Catoosa County Library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, invites the community to hear

familystories told by local storyteller Kay Rose.

The next three storytelling events will be Saturday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 10, at 11:30 a.m. Rose specializes in classic stories for children and families and will tell different stories each month based on a changing theme. She uses puppets, props and audience participation to make her stories fun and entertaining for all ages. As a former first grade teacher, she knows how to connect with children in a way that helps them understand the story instead of just listening.

GENERAL

COMMUNITY · The

Friends of the GordonLee Mansion will open the Mansion for tours

each Saturday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. All rooms are open and furnished in antebellum period décor. Self-guided tours are $5 adults and $1 under 12 with all proceeds going to promote, preserve and enhance the mansion. Call the Friends at 423-488-0861 or visit our website at friendsofthegordonleemansion. SCHOOLS ·

in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker and Whitfield Counties is accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. We provide services to children between 6 weeks and 4 years of age as well as pre-K. Program is free, including school supplies and meals. For more information about enrollment, visit enrollment@fragahs.com.

SCHOOLS ·

Start Head

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

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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.

CAMP · There will be a

mini day camp at LaFayette municipal park,

638 S.Main Street, in LaFayette hosted by the recreation department. Camps are

July 11-15 and July 18-22

from 8 a.m.-noon. Ages 5-12. Cost is $50 per week and includes camp t-shirt. For information call 706-639-1590 or visit cityoflafayettega.org.

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

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.

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

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 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 stu-

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dents 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 Christian 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. Help others through companionship, reading, sharing and other small tasks. If you have a heart for others and wish to be of service, please contact Rickie Watters at 706-602-9546 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.

RECREATION ·

Community donation Yoga class

at City Club Fitness, 109 LaFayette Square, LaFayette, meets Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Donations benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Donate what you can $1+. For information, call 706-639-3491.

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. COMMUNITY · 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 · The

Northwest Georgia Master Gardeners meet

at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Walker County Ag Center, 10052 Highway 27, in Rock Spring. Its mission is to stimulate and share the love and knowledge of gardening. Each month a program is presented on a topic relevant to gardening in the area. Attendees do not have to be a master gardener to attend. For more information, contact Ivana at lavendernrustherbs@ gmail.com; Linda at lindac576@gmail.com or the Walker County extension service at 706-638-2548.

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 nonmembers. For more information, call 706-9352226 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

Hospice, United

800-867-7976 for an interview or to get further information.

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

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.