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CHURCH · Newnan Springs United Methodist Church, 78 Monanaw Avenue, in Rossville, will have a Vacation Bible School Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Everyone invited. Sunday, June 26. Pastor George Pinion and the members invite the public to attend.

CHURCH · “Instruments of Grace” will be singing at Corinth Baptist Church, 2524 Corinth Road, in LaFayette Sunday, June 26, at 6 p.m. Fellowship will follow the service. Bring a covered dish.

Tuesday, June 28

COMMUNITY · The Living and Learning Museum of Walker County is hosting a genealogy workshop, facilitated by Coleen Sprayberry Tuesday, June 28, from 7-9 p.m. at the Welcome Center on N. Main across from the Marsh House. The workshop is for families and will cover the very basics of beginning your own family tree search and also take a look at what we know of the Marshes, a prominent family in the early history of Walker County. Cost: $10 covers instruction and a notebook of information to take home. Everyone welcome, but please call 423-9948485 to register by June 27.

COMMUNITY · North Georgia HealthCare Center, 6120 Alabama Highway, in Ringgold will host a Disaster Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series on Tuesdays in June, beginning June 7, from 5:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Workshops are led by Larry Miller, a certified disaster preparedness trainer. This is a free community service workshop for all area residents. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Call Sharron Mitchell at 706-935-6442 or email smitchell@ nghcc.com.

COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host Enchanted Entertainment Tuesday, June 28, at 11 p.m. as part of its summer reading club and a Zumba class at 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 30

CLASSES · The Walker County extension office will hold a free program on homeowner rose

care at the Chickamauga Library Thursday, June 30, at 3 p.m. Topics that will be discussed include site selection, soil fertility, pruning and insect and disease management. Contact the Walker County extension office at 706638-2548 by June 28 to register.

MEETING · Lookout Mountain Community Services will hold its board meeting Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. at 501 Mize Street, in Lafayette. Public is invited.

COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host a Wii game night Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. as part of its summer reading club.

Saturday, July 2

COMMUNITY · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to attend a special .5 mile walking tour to discuss Sam Watkins’ memoir, Company Aytch, Saturday, July 2 at 2 p.m. This 1-hour program will begin at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center and will highlight some of Watkins’ tales upon the very ground where they unfolded. Company Aytch is viewed as one of the purest accounts of the common, everyday soldier serving in the ranks of the Confederate armies. The book, written nearly 20 years after the war, went through several versions, each having some changes that seemed to fit with the emerging view of the “Lost Cause.” Some of those changes were reflected in his telling the story of what happened upon Chickamauga Battlefield. This program will dissect these events in order to see if Sam’s story matches the historic record. Please bring comfortable shoes, water, and if you wish a folding chair. For more information about upcoming programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, please contact the Lookout Mountain Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, or visit the park’s website at nps.gov/chch.

Tuesday, July 5

COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville, will host Tae Kwon Do Tuesday, July 5, at 11 a.m.

Thursday, July 7

COMMUNITY · Catoosa County parks and recreation department is presenting its first season of a summer concert series called Park Rhythms. All concerts are free and will be held each Thursday, at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Amphitheatre, Benton Place, in Ringgold, beginning July 7 and continuing through July 28. While food vendors will be on site to

provide lots of favorites, event coordinators welcome tourists and community members to bring along their own picnic dinner and blankets to enjoy during the show. Bands slated to perform are July 7 - The Band Raven; July 14 - Chris Renzema & the New Nature Choir; July 21 - Barefoot Nellie & Co., and July 28 - Misfit Toyz. For information, contact Randy Wilson at Catoosa County parks and recreation at 706-891-4199.

Tuesday, July 12

CAMP · Chickamauga Park invites children in grades 4-8 to participate in the park’s sixth annual summer day camps, A Call to Arms: Civil War Day Camp. The first camp, Tuesday-Thursday, July 12-14, will be for grades 4-6 and the second camp, Tuesday-Thursday, July 19-21, will be for grades 7-8. Camps begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. daily. Participants will begin and end each day at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. Lunch is not included. Campers will have opportunities to participate in many of the same activities soldiers engaged in during the Civil War and learn about the struggles they endured. Campers will also learn the importance of battlefield preservation by participating in preservation efforts within the park. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Registration deadline is Friday, July 8. Contact park ranger Chris Young at 423-752-5213, ext. 117 for further information. Registration and photo release forms may be picked up at Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center or at Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center. Printable registration forms, an e-registration form and photo release forms are also available at nps.gov/ chch/learn/kidsyouth/index.htm.

CAMP · Back by popular demand, Durinda Cheek will do her Summer Art Camp at the 6th Cavalry Museum Tuesday-Friday, July 12-15, from 9 a.m.noon for ages 7-12. Campers will learn drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpting. Camp costs $125 per child and includes all materials. Reserve a spot for your child soon. Only 20 spaces available.

Wednesday, July 20

ENTERTAINMENT · Cirque du Soleil will be performing in Chattanooga for the first time ever in July 2016 with OVO, its newest touring show in arenas. The production will be at the McKenzie Arena Wednesday-Sunday, July 20-24. OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic

object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual. The cast of OVO is comprised of 50 performing artists from 12 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVO is the stunning flying act in which a group of scarabs soar high above the stage, from both edges to the middle landing on a platform. Showtimes are Wednesday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 23, at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 24, at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. For show and ticket info visit cirquedusoleil.com/ovo.

Wednesday, July 27

CLASSES · The Georgia Department of Agriculture will conduct a free egg candling class Wednesday, July 27, at the Walker County Agriculture Center in Rock Spring. Those interested in obtaining an egg candler’s certification should contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture at 770-535-5955 to sign up for one of the two-hour training sessions (8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.) ddress, email and phone number. The Department of Agriculture requires those selling eggs off the farm to have an egg candling license/certification. For more information contact the Walker County Agriculture Center at 706-638-2548.

GENERAL

SCHOOLS · Head Start in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker and Whitfield Counties is accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. We provide services to children between 6 weeks and 4 years of age as well as pre-K. Program is free, including school supplies and meals. For more information about enrollment, visit enrollment@fragahs.com.

SCHOOLS · Cloud Springs Head Start/Pre-K at 169 Fernwood Drive, in Rossvile is taking applications for the 2016-17 school year. Income based, not lottery drawn. For more information or to fill out an application for a child call 706-861-1831 for appointments.

ENTERTAINMENT · Family Movie Night presented by the Fort Oglethorpe Walmart Super Center returns for its second year and will be held the fourth Saturday in June, July and August with the outdoor movie being shown on Barnhardt Circle’s polo field in Fort Oglethorpe. The movie begins at dark. Bring a lawn chair or blankets. Concessions will be available. Movie and parking are free. The Walmart Foundation’s community grant program provides for this wholesome family entertainment. For more info visit fortotourism.org or call the 6th Cavalry Museum at 706-861-2860.