Calendar
Sunday, Aug. 20
New Bethel Baptist Church,
1635 Salem Valley Road in Ringgold, will hold a Brother Mike Bagwell will preach the Sunday, Aug. 20, services (evening service at 6:30 p.m.) and MondayWednesday at 7 p.m. each evening. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday, Aug. 22
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission’s Area Agency on Aging
will hold its quarterly public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Thornton Recreation Center, 102 North Floyd Park Road in Rome (across from Armuchee High School on U.S. Highway 27 North) beginning at 10 a.m.
EDUCATION ·
Rossville Public Library,
at 504 McFarland Ave., hosts its
Preschool Ready to R.E.A.D
every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Come each week for stories, crafts and songs. For information, call the library at 706-8661368.
CLASSES · Today is the last day to register for the
Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program
being offered in Walker County by
UGA Extension Service.
This new program provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers and will be held at the
Walker County Ag. Center in Rock Spring.
The full certificate program is a three-step training process. The three steps include: small farm business classes, small ruminant production workshops and handson mentorship. The
first training session
on small farm business planning
will be twoday event, Aug. 29-30.
The cost to attend the program is $50 which includes course materials and lunch. Spaces are limited and all participants must register no later than Aug. 22 at https://t.uga. edu/305.
Friday, Aug. 25
Friday night hikes at Cloudland Canyon State Park
are 2-mile walks on one of the park’s best trails. Participants will learn interesting facts about the geology and history of the canyon. By the end of the hike, hikers will be in the dark,
enjoying the trail by moonlight
and listening for night sounds.
Ages 10 and older. Reservations Required.
Snacks and water will be available for you take with you on the hike and headlamps will be provided. Please bring a small pack to carry your items. Trekking poles or a walking stick are helpful as well. Night hikes are scheduled on Aug. 25 (8-10 p.m.), Sept. 1 (7:30-9:30 p.m.) Sept. 22 (7-9 p.m.) and on Oct. 6 (7-9 p.m.).For information and for reservations call 706913-7170.
ENTERTAINMENT · A
murder mystery dinner show
will take the stage Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Catoosa County Colonnade. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., dinner begins at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 per person and can be obtained online at colonnadecenter.org or by calling 706-935-9000. The Colonnade Center at Benton Place Campus is located at 264 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold.
Saturday, Aug. 26
Friends of Gold” concert
“ CHURCH ·
revival Aug 20-23.
MEETING ·The CHURCH · A
will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. at
Memorial Baptist Tabernacle
at 905 Hogan Road in Rossville. The concert will feature 2017 GMA Hall of Fame inductees, including Jay Parrack & Vocal Event, Jonathan Wilburn and The Hullender Family. No ticket required for this concert; love offering will be received.
Sunday, Aug. 27
CHURCH · On Sunday, Aug. 27,
Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church
at 600 Mohawk St, in Rossville will be having their
74th Anniversary and Homecoming.
Service starts at 10:30 a.m. with
Brother Mark Lancaster
preaching, special singing and fellowship meal to follow. The public is welcome..
Saturday, Sept. 2
ENTERTAINMENT · will headline the first
Kane Brown US101 CountryFest
at the Northwest Georgia Amphitheatre in Ringgold on Sept. 2. Raised in the Tennessee Valley, Brown gained his notoriety as a country music singer and songwriter when he exploded onto the social media scene a few years ago. Long championed by his hometown station US101 as one of country music’s hottest rising stars, Brown played Riverbend Festival 2016 and has a newly released debut album. Tickets are available online at us101country. com for $20 each. A limited number of VIP meet-and-greet packages are available at an additional charge. The general admission concert starts at 7 p.m. with a special guest opening. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. US101, an iHeartRadio station, and Friends of the Festival have teamed up to produce US101 CountryFest in partnership with Catoosa County government. The Northwest Georgia Amphitheatre is located at 220 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold, Ga., adjacent to The Colonnade.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
The Women’s Enrichment Center annual banquet
COMMUNITY ·
will hold its on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Stage 123,
123 W. Gordon St. in Dalton.
In the past year, over 300 clients for a total of over 1,500 visits from the North Georgia area have been served at our three locations in Dalton, Chatsworth, and Ringgold. Speaker will be Claire Culwell. Claire’s miraculous LIFE story will educate and inspire anyone who is concerned about the plight of the unborn.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
EDUCATION · The
Chattanooga State Nursing Program
will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing Program by the
Accreditation Commission
for Education in Nursing (ACEN) on Sept. 19-21, 2017.
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
is located at 4501 Amnicola Highway. The public is invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person on Sept. 20, 2017 from 2:303:30 p.m. in the HSC Building, room 1083.
Saturday, Sept. 30
LFO Class of 1987’s 30-year reunion
REUNION ·
will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, from 6-10 p.m. at Patriot Hall, 320 Emberson Drive in Ringgold. Ticket information: $25 per person for classmates, $10 per person for our teachers. Deadline for payment is Aug. 31. Make check/money order out to Damon Hairston and mail to Damon Hairston, 1714 Jennings Lane, Chattanooga, TN 37412. Register online at: lfoclassof87.myevent. com.
GENERAL
Sunset strolls to Sunset Point
are conducted at 5 p.m. every Saturday through November at
Cloudland Canyon State Park.
Take a stroll with a park ranger to one of the park’s best kept secrets. Enjoy views of Trenton, Lookout Valley, Sand Mountain and more while the
sky turns colorful at sunset. West Rim
Meet at the Access parking lot for this. 45-minute program. Start time varies according to time of sunset. Ask about specific times at visitor center. $5 parking. Call 706-657-4050 for more information.
CHURCH ·The
Women’s Ministry of Keith Baptist Church
invites you to join them on the of each month at 9 a.m. for a
free breakfast, fellowship and Bible study.
The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold. For more information, please call Emily Salter at 423.315.0606.
ENTERTAINMENT · The
Friends of the Gordon-Lee Mansion,
in Chickamauga, will conduct
tours of the mansion
every Saturday until Labor Day. The Mansion will be open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with an admission of $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and younger. All proceeds help with maintenance and preservation of the antebellum
house and its grounds.
Rossville Community Ministries,
a ministry of Rossville area churches, is a stocked with non-perishable food to help families or individuals in the Rossville area. Non-perishable food items, cash donations and volunteers are needed. The Rossville Community Ministries is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon until 3 p.m. They are at First Baptist Church of Rossville, 100 Spring Street. Those coming for the first time should call 706-861-5748 during office hours to find out what is necessary to avail themselves of this service.
CHURCH ·
Lyerly United Methodist third cookbook, “Feeding the Flock”.
published its
This new for 2017 cookbook can be purchased from church members, at Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply or Gilliland’s Island, in Lyerly, or by sending $10 (plus $3 shipping and handling) to Lyerly UMC, P. O. Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730.
SCHOOLS ·
Foundations at First Preschool,
LaFayette First Methodist Church,
in RECREATION ·
first Saturday
COMMUNITY ·
food pantry
has
located
still has openings for preschool and PreK classes. We are a parttime, Christian school. For more info call 706 638 2057 or email pdo@lafayettefumc. org Scholarships are available.
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 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.
MEETING · There are every Monday 7 p.m. at the
AA meetings
Rock Spring United Methodist Church.
The church is located at 3477 Peavine Road, Rock Spring. For more info contact 423-605-3388 or for complete area times and meeting places, visit AAgeorgia.org. COMMUNITY ·
, a non-profit children’s ministry, meets Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at 108 Wither Street, in LaFayette. Activities include a free hot meal, Bible study, activities and games. Six bus routes run within the city limits. For more information call 706-639-3234 or 423602-1046.
CLUB · Guests are welcome when the
4 Christ Ringgold Kiwanis Club
every Tuesday morning,
meets
from 7-8 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship at the First Baptist Church of Ringgold, located at 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” Kids Recovery At Ringgold
is a Christ-centered, Biblically-based,
non-denominational 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. COMMUNITY ·
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
Narconon
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.
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+.
CHURCH ·The
adult coloring”
Men’s Ministry of Keith Baptist Church
invites you to join them on the
of each month at 9 a.m. for a free breakfast, fellowship and Bible study. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold. For more information, please call Dustin Salter at 423-827-2930.
MEETING · The
Saturday second Catoosa County Historical Society
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 Friday-Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 706935-5232.
COMMUNITY ·
The Family Crisis Center is seeking volunteers to play with children one night a week.
You must be 18 years old and undergo a background check. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on these children and provide some much needed help and support to the family members caring for these kids. The Family Crisis Center of Walker, Dade, Catoosa, and Chattooga Counties helps families live abuse free and is supported in part through donations to the shelter and the thrift stores. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer of if you need more information about the Family Crisis Center contact Kristy Lawson at klawsonatfccwdcc.org or call 706-375-7180. COMMUNITY ·
, a non-profit children’s ministry, meets Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at 108 Wither Street, in LaFayette. Activities include a free hot meal, Bible study, activities and games. Six bus routes run within the city limits. For more information call 706-639-3234 or 423602-1046. CLASSES · A
is offered on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., at Elizabeth Lee UMC Life Center (gym), 505 Thomas Avenue, in Chickamauga. Starts with beginner and progresses to easy intermediate. Contact Elizabeth with any questions: 423-9912919. Please wear comfortable shoes adequate for the gym floor.
4 Christ line dance class Kids free