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THURSDAY, APRIL 7

The regular monthly meeting of Walker County Democrats will be Thursday, April 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Dari Dip, 302 W. Villanow St., Lafayette. The theme of the meeting will be “Getting ready for the primary.” Also, seeking parttime youth outreach worker at $16/hour to work in Northwest Georgia, based in Walker, up to 15 hours/ week. Needed: excellent interpersonal and social media skills, two years of college, experience in political activity, public speaking, and excellent writing ability. Must have personal vehicle, personal laptop, and cell phone. A remote work position, some travel within North Georgia. Email dboyle1946@gmail. com to receive application packet.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will hold a job fair for GNTC students and graduates on Thursday, April 7. The job fair will be open to GNTC students and graduates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Building B Atrium on GNTC’S Whitfield-murray Campus in Dalton. More than 30 employers will attend the event. Industry representatives will be on-hand to provide information and discuss employment opportunities with attendees. Area employers participating in GNTC’S job fair will include: Adventhealth, Dalton Police Department, Coca-cola, Dalton Utilities, Engineered Floors, Hamilton Health Care System, Mohawk Industries, Shaw Industries Group Inc, Trinseo, Textile Management Associates, CHI Memorial, Hanwha Q Cells, Pruitthealth, U.S. Xpress Inc., Premier Truck Group,

CFL Flooring, Hitachi Astemo/nissin, Family Resource Agency of North Georgia, Novalis, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Georgia State Patrol, Audia Plastics, Alliant Health Plans, Fieldturf, Barnsley Resort, GEDIA Georgia, The Recreational Group/controlled Products, Mtn. View Auto Group, Challenger Turf, Primary Healthcare Centers, Dalton Box, The Dixie Group and Tarkett. For more information about GNTC’S Job Fair, contact Career Services via email at careerservices@ gntc.edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

On Saturday, April 9, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with the American Battlefield Trust’s Park Day, requests volunteers to help clear brush and debris from the historic earthworks of the 18th Ohio Battery, located on Stringer’s Ridge at the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. Sign-up will start at 8:30 a.m. at the south parking area, formerly the old model airplane field, located across the street from 200 Moccasin Bend Road in Chattanooga. Come dressed for outdoor work and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. For safety reasons and due to the nature of the work, clothing should include long-sleeved shirts, long pants, tennis shoes or work boots. Tools, gloves, and other personal protective equipment will be provided. Come prepared for the weather, as the project will be conducted rain or shine. After the event, an interpretive program will be conducted by park historian Jim Ogden on the role the 18th Ohio Battery played during the siege and battles. For more information about Park Day at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, please contact Will Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator, 706-866-9241, ext. 137; will_wilson@nps.gov.

MONDAY, APRIL 11

The Catoosa County Historical Society will meet Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at the Old Stone Church Museum. The featured speaker will be Linda Moss Mines, Hamilton County historian. Mines has extensive knowledge of Hamilton County history, as well as the history of the surrounding area. She serves as a historical resource for the Hamilton County Commission as well as civic organizations, and is a member of the DAR. The Old Stone Church Museum is located two miles south of Ringgold on U.S. Highway 41 at the intersection of Ga. Highway 2, next to the Joseph Mcconnell children’s park. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, April 11-15, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the summer semester is April 25. Classes are scheduled to begin on May 16. GNTC is available through its call center Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., at 866-983-4682. For more information on applying for the summer semester, visit GNTC’S main webpage and click “Apply Now.” For any questions about GNTC’S Free Application Week, contact the Office of Admissions at (866) 983-4682 or via email at admissions@gntc.edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Protect your family from rabies. Bring your dog and cat to a Walker County Rabies Clinic and have it vaccinated. Cost: $15.00 (cash only). Saturday, April 23: 1:00-2:30 p.m.; Gilbert Elementary; 3:00-4:30 p.m., Chattanooga Valley Elementary; 5:00-6:00 p.m., Rossville Elementary. Sponsored by Walker County Extension/4H and Cornerstone Veterinarian Services.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

Volunteers are needed to speak up for children from broken places. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are specially trained people from all walks of life, who advocate for the well-being of Georgia’s children that have suffered abuse and neglect. CASAS are appointed to a case by the Juvenile Circuit Court judge to speak in a child’s best interest in their foster care case. Lookout Mountain CASA will begin training new volunteers monthly Monday through Thursday. For more information and to obtain a volunteer application call 423-402-0843 or email lookoutmtncasa@gmail.com.