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at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m.while week night services will be 7p.m. The Evangelist for the meeting will be Randy Bane from Zirconia, N.C.. Pastor George Pinion and the members extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend. Special music and a nursery will be provided nightly.
Tuesday, April 18
COMMUNITY · The
Georgia Department of Agriculture
egg candling
conduct an
on Tuesday, April 18, at the Gordon County Agriculture Center in Calhoun. Those interested in obtaining an Egg Candler’s certification through this event should contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture at 770-5355955 to sign up for one of the two-hour training sessions. There is no cost for the training but those selling eggs off the farm are required to have an Egg Candling license/certification. For more information contact the Walker County Extension Service at 706-638-2548
class
will
Friday, April 21
COMMUNITY ·
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center’s 30th Annual Native Plant Sale
will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 21 - 22. Purchasing a plant from this sale earns receive free admission to the 317 acres of Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center.For additional call 423-8211160 or email sphilips@ reflectionriding.org
ENTERTAINMENT ·
Back Alley Productions
is set to perform the Aaron Sorkin classic
“A Few Good Men” Mars Theatre.
at the The theater is located at 117 N Chattanooga St., LaFayette. Performances are set for Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., through April 22. Tickets can be purchase online at BAPshows.com or inperson at the box office. Visit BAPshows.com/ season-passes.html for information on season passes.
Saturday, April 22
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center’s 30th Annual Native Plant Sale
will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 21 - 22. Purchasing a plant from this sale earns receive free admission to the 317 acres of Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center.For additional call 423-8211160 or email sphilips@ reflectionriding.org
ENTERTAINMENT
Dahlonega’s Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
· COMMUNITY ·
has announced a strong lineup for its 21st annual event, scheduled Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, in and around the town’s Historic Public Square. For details about this festival celebrating the culture of the Southern Appalachians through the presentation of music, traditional craft and folkways — including the complete lineup and more information about performers and artists, schedules and updates between now and the event, visit www. bearonthesquare.org.
Thursday, April 27
BUSINESS ·Meet your next customer at the
Walker County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo,
sponsored by
on Thursday, April 27 from 3 - 5 p.m at the Walker County Civic Center.An after hours event, sponsored by
Memorial, Cohutta Banking Company,
will follow from 5 - 7 p.m.The public is invited to attend this special event at no cost. For more information, call 706- 375-7702.
Friday, April 28
COMMUNITY · Former
Gordon Lee High School
band members are invited to participate in an
which will perform at halftime of this year’s Gordon LeeTrion Alumni Football Game on April 28 at Trion High School. GLHS band director Burt Haynes said there will be two rehearsals for the alumni band. They will be held on April 13 and April 20 at 7 p.m. at the GLHS band room. For more information, log on to glband.org or contact Haynes at burt.haynes@ glschools.org.
alumni band, Saturday, April 29
COMMUNITY · Chattanooga Doll Club will hold a
from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Admission is $5 for adults; children under 12 get in free. The event will be held at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold. From I-75 exit at 350, proceed west on Battlefield Parkway; turn right at second stop light on Old Mill Road. For show and dealer information contact Jane Heavener, 706965-6031, mjheavener@ cat.com. The show will feature antique, Barbie, GI Joe, artist dolls, fashion dolls, composition, hard plastic, doll books.
COMMUNITY · Join us at Clark Park, located on Robin Road in Ringgold, on
and Sale CHI Doll Show
Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the
Communities In Schools Duck Derby.
There will be activities, food, entertainment, craft vendors, and more. Ducks will go in the water at 1 p.m. To buy a duck, visit ciscatoosa. org.
Thursday, May 4
The Northwest GeorgiaGreater Chattanooga Christians United for Israel
CHURCH ·
(CUFI) Planning Team invites area spiritual leaders to a pastors’ noon luncheon on Thursday, May 4, at the
Ruths Chris Steak House,
Embassy Suites in Chattanooga. The purpose of these events is to inform area ministers about the more than 3 millionmembers strong Christians United for Israel organization and how it relates to current issues regarding Israel. The luncheons are open to all pastors in Northwest Georgia, Greater Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee. With a prior reservation, there is no charge for pastors to attend. Reservations can be made by calling Margaret Bean at 423645-1552.
Saturday, May 6
COMMUNITY ·
will hold an at its Fort Oglethorpe store, located at 2039 Battlefield Parkway , from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6,
Petsense Adopt A-Thon Friday, June 23
REUNION ·The
LaFayette High School Class of 1977
all LHS classes from 1970 -1979
members of invites
to a tailgate event on June 23. This gathering will take place at the old high school football field/track from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. and is a time for families to meet and reconnect with their 70s’ classmates. Anyone wanting to participate should
to LHS Class of ‘77, P.O. Box 1777, LaFayette, GA 30728. If raining on Friday, this event will be canceled.
June 1 GENERAL
COMMUNITY · from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., the
Every Tuesday,
Rossville Public Library Ready to READ
offers
programs for youngsters. The library is currently in a temporary facility at the Rossville Recreation Center ( 301 Williams St.) while its McFarland Avenue location is being renovated.
CLUB · Guests are welcome when the
Ringgold Kiwanis Club
every Tuesday morning,
meets
RSVP before
from 7-8 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship at the First Baptist Church of Ringgold, locatedat 7611 Nashville St. Call Wayne Pennington, 423-838-3535, for more information.
COMMUNITY · The
LaFayette-Walker County Library,
305 Duke Street, in LaFayette, offers
in the Morrison Study Room every Monday from 5-6 p.m. Coloring sheets and supplies will be provided. Ages 16+.
MEETING ·
adult coloring” Recovery At Ringgold
is a Christ-centered, Biblically-based,
nondenominational recovery program
that is designed to provide support for anyone who is struggling with
compulsive issues or addictive behaviors.
It is a “safe place,” which means no one will judge you or try to force their idea of “normal living” on you. You will find people who are going through the same issues you may be facing from whom you can gain experience, strength and hope. 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. Details at RecoveryAtRinggold. com or 706-935-4777.