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being sold in 5, 10, and 25 pound bags for $5, $10 and $25 — $1 per pound. To order these freshly harvested vidalias call Leon Ellis, 706-931-2551, or LeBron Carden, 706820-9452. COMMUNITY ·
is accepting
New Dawn applications for six weeks of summer camp
at our website: www. campnewdawnga.org or by calling 706-539-2235. We are a camp for all ages, grades 1-12 and offer traditional camp weeks, adventure camps sports camp and Civil War Camp. A memorable experience of fun and faith is guaranteed. Scholarships are available for children who are living with grandparents and from low income families.
CHURCH ·
Lee’s Chapel Community Church Catoosa Parkway, Tunnel Hill,
located at 3253
is holding Sunday services at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The church is holding a monthly singing to raise the money to repair the church. Singings will be the second Saturday of the month.
COMMUNITY · The Friends of the
GordonLee Mansion offers tours
of the historic Mansion in Chickamauga from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
beginning June 2 and ending on Labor Day. Admission is $5 adults and $1 for 12 and under. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Gordon-Lee Mansion, a 501c3 organization, for preservation.
MEETING ·
Saturdays, Camp
on Catoosa County Board of Commissioners’ meetings,
which are open to the public, are held the
first and third Tuesdays each month at 6 p.m.
in the Administration Building, 800 LaFayette Street, Ringgold. Any citizen may speak at a commission meeting on any subject for five minutes. No advance notice is required. The commissioners may extend a citizen’s allotted time if they feel the situation merits it.
MEETING ·
Ringgold City Council meetings,
which are open to the public, are held the
second and fourth Mondays each month at 7 p.m.
at City Hall, 150 Tennessee Street, Ringgold. Any citizen may speak at a council meeting on any subject. There is no time limit and no advance notice is required.
MEETING ·
Fort Oglethorpe City Council meetings,
which are open to the public, are held the
second and fourth Mondays each month at 6 p.m.
at City Hall, 500 City Drive, Fort Oglethorpe. To speak at a council meeting, citizens must contact the city clerk (706-866-2544, ext. 1300) no later than 4:30 p.m. the Thursday before the meeting at which they wish to speak. They must give their name and the subject on which they wish to speak, and that information is passed on to the city manager for review. At the council meeting the citizen will have five minutes to speak. The mayor or council may extend that time.
COMMUNITY ·
Rossville Community Ministries,
a ministry of Rossville area churches, is a 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 Mondays and Thursdays from noon until 3 p.m. They are at South Rossville Baptist Church, 101 East Peachtree Street. Those coming for the first time should call 706-866-3888 during office hours to find out what is necessary to avail themselves of this service.
EDUCATION ·
food pantry Foundations at First Preschool
applications for the 2018-19 school year. LaFayette First United Methodist Church,
is now accepting
Located in
the program offers parttime
preschool and pre-k programs.
For information call 706 638 2057 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 Friday-Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 706935-5232.
COMMUNITY ·
Lyerly United Methodist
is looking for all types of vendors for its 10th
Annual Car & Truck Show and Craft Festival
that will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, at Dowdy Park on the corner of U.S. Highway 27 and state Highway 114 in downtown Summerville. For an application or more information call Judy Motes at 706-857-6008 and leave a
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.
MEETING ·
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.
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 · The
Catoosa County Democratic Party
generally meets the third Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Graysville voting precinct. For more information contact C. Griffith by email at cagdemocrat@gmail. com.
EDUCATION · The
Rossville Public Library Robotics Club for local homeschool families.
has a FREE
The Robotics Club is held at the library every other Thursday from 2-3 p.m. and is appropriate for ages 8-14.. For additional information about robotics or other programs, visit the library at 504 McFarland Ave. or call 706-866-1368.
CHURCH ·
True Life Church at The Renaissance Center,
630 North Avenue, Rossville, invites you to services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday Food & Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. followed by adult bible study at 7 p.m. Visit us at www.thetruelife.org or call 423-260-2774.
COMMUNITY · The
LaFayette-Walker County Library,
305 South Duke Street, in LaFayette hosts
“Ready to Read Story Time”
every Monday and Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Both programs are identical. The program consists of stories, crafts, songs and games designed to prepare children for successful school careers.
MEETING · The
Catoosa County Historical Society meets
every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Old Stone Church, U.S. 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.
EDUCATION · The
Walker County School District
is attempting to identify all children in their school system that are residents of Walker County and may be in need of
special education services.
All children with disabilities ages 0-21 are entitled to special education services. If you know a child ages 0-2 who might be in need of services, contact
Early Intervention — Babies Can’t Wait
at 706-802-5072 or 1-888736-5329. If you know a child between the ages of 3-21 who might be in need of services, contact Angie Ingram, Director of at 706-375-9900, or call the GA Statewide Child Find office toll free at 1-800-282-7552.
CHURCH ·The
Special Education 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.
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 ·
, 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 706-6393234 or 423-602-1046.
CLUB · Guests are welcome when the
4 Christ Ringgold Kiwanis Club
every Tuesday morning,
meets
first Saturday
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+. 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
adult coloring” Narconon Kids
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.