WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

Lookout Mountain CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

is a non-profit organization that supports the communities of Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker counties with volunteer advocacy. CASA volunteers serve in the best interest of abused and neglected children in foster care. Becoming a CASA advocate requirements: 21yrs +, clean background check, completed application/reference check, completion of up to 34 hours of on-boarding training and a commitment of 18 months. Are you willing to speak up for children from broken places? CASA volunteers are specially trained people from all walks of life and are appointed to a case by the juvenile circuit court judge. The need for volunteers is continuous. To schedule a training or for questions, contact kellyelulmcasa@gmail.com or lookoutmtncasa@gmail. com, or call 423-402-0843.

THURSDAY, MAY 19

The Catoosa County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m. for the purpose of attending a joint work session with county and city elected officials in the media center at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, 1800 Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe. The purpose of the joint work session is for review, planning, and intergovernmental coordination.

FRIDAY, MAY 20

Oakwood Christian Academy’s graduation will be Friday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga.

SATURDAY, MAY 21

The Walker County Animal Shelter will hold an additional free pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vaccines distributed at the clinic will be the DAPPV Canine and HCP Feline vaccines to help combat parvovirus, distemper and panleukopenia. The shelter held two similar events last month, which resulted in 236 dogs and 71 cats receiving vaccines and 141 animals being microchipped. While vaccines are free at the clinic, microchipping is available for $10. The pet care clinic is for family pets and is open to both residents and nonresidents of Walker County. The Walker County Animal Shelter is located at 5488 North Marble Top Road in Chickamauga.

Center Post Community Center, located at 8125 Highway 337 in Lafayette, will host a free music night Saturday, May 21, beginning at 7 p.m. Philip Wells and The Just One Band and Blackberry Winter will perform on stage. Concessions will be available for purchase. Everyone is invited to attend.

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