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in LaFayette. Coal and iron ore mining provided many jobs in the 20th century in this area. Open to the general public Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:303:30 p.m.
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,
hosts a bead crafting group
on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Some supplies will be available for practicing your beading. At 3 p.m. it
hosts a library knitting and crochet group.
No supplies provided by library. Staff will be present to help beginners for both events. For more information, call 706965-3600.
COMMUNITY· The
Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, has a
kids crafts Tuesdays
at 4 p.m. and a teen program with a variety of events at 4:30 p.m. The first Tuesday is game
second Tuesday
night, the teen advisory group meeting, crafting, movie
is Tuesday is fourth Tuesday is
and when there are fifth Tuesdays, each month will host a special event. For more information, call 706965-3600.
COMMUNITY· The
night Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, hosts
with Ms. Shannon Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Join in for stories, songs and fun. For more information, call 706965-3600.
COMMUNITY· The
time Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, hosts a Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 706965-3600. CHURCH ·
Club
third
morning story
Library Lego 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. 20250-9410 or call 800795-3272 or 202-720-6382. Contact Paula Bacon at 706-861-0105 for more information.
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 lifelimiting 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 Rwattersatpruitthealthhospice. com.
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 706-9374236.
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 706639-3491.
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.
COMMUNITY · The
at Ringgold 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 423321-2481.
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 423-5957109 or Taire Pulver at 423-227-7720.
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 706602-9545 or 800-867-7976 for an interview or to get further information.
Hospice, Recovery United