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COMMUNITY · The Pepsi/Center For HOPE will host its eighth annual golf tournament Tuesday, Oct. 4, at WindStone Golf Club, in Ringgold. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. Shotgun Start at noon. The Center for Hope, 500 North Thomas Road, in Fort Oglethorpe offers full service counseling at three offices in the Lookout Mountain Judicial District. Call 706-866-0917 for more information. guest speaker, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and following service around there will be a BBQ with games and activities for everyone to enjoy.

GENERAL

CLASSES · A free beginner line dance class is offered on Thursdays from 7-8 p.m., at Elizabeth Lee UMC Life Center (gym), 505 Thomas Avenue, in Chickamauga. Please wear comfortable shoes on the gym floor. No hi-heels or boots.

MEETING · The Catoosa County Historical Society meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Old Stone Church, Highway 41, in Ringgold. The Old Stone Church is also open for tours FridaySunday, from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 706-9355232.

ARTS · Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School’s Open Studio community art program, under the direction of art teacher Wendy Morgan, offers a variety of art workshops on Tuesdays in room 310. Youth classes are from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Adult classes are from 6-8 p.m. Class fee is $15. Mediums include in depth direction in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, clay, glass and photography and are suitable for budding artists of any age. Payments should be made in advance to LFO Art Club, 1850 Battlefield Parkway, in Fort Oglethorpe with bookkeepers Donna Tatum or Teresa Lingerfelt. Reserve a spot by calling 706-866-0342 or email wmorgan.LFO@ Catoosa.K12.GA.US.

COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, will host its Preschool Ready to R.E.A.D every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, and songs. Call with questions. 706-866-1368.

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 boardroom 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 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 teen program with a variety of events on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. The first Tuesday is game night, second Tuesday is the teen advisory group meeting, third Tuesday is crafting, fourth Tuesday is movie night and when there are fifth Tuesdays, each month will host a special event. For more information, call 706-965-3600.

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, hosts morning story time at 11 a.m. Join in for stories, songs and fun. For more information, call 706-965-3600.

COMMUNITY· The 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.

COMMUNITY · Pruitt Health 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 · Recovery at Ringgold 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.

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 · Melva Floyd, volunteer coordinator for United Hospice, 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.

COMMUNITY · The Fort Oglethorpe Caring Closet is at Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe Assisted Living, 14 Town Drive. The Caring Closet is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. For more information, call 706866-4443 and ask for Tracy or Connor.

COMMUNITY · North Georgia Community YMCA offers Family Fitness Karate 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.