CALENDAR
Thursday, Jan. 5
COMMUNITY · The LaFayette-Walker County Library, 305 Duke Street, in LaFayette, will offer a crochet and knitting club every first and third Tuesday and Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This self-directed group offers support, learning and networking opportunities for all who wish to learn or are experienced.
Monday, Jan. 9
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: 706-935-5232.
COMMUNITY · The LaFayette-Walker County Library, 305 South Duke Street, in LaFayette will host “Ready to Read Story Time” every Monday and Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The program consists of stories, crafts, songs and games designed to prepare children for successful school careers.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, will host its Preschool Ready to R.E.A.D every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, and songs. Call with questions. 706-866-1368.
Thursday, Jan. 12
BUSINESS ·The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) LaFayette Career Center will help Nissin Brake recruit to fill more than 80 automotive assembly associate positions to work in Rock Spring. Express Staffing will also be recruiting on behalf of Nissin Brake.
The recruitment will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fort Oglethorpe City Hall (behind Steak ‘n Shake and Walgreens) located at 500 City Hall Drive. GDOL staff will be onsite to help screen applicants.
The company offers training availabilities for applicants chosen for the position.
Salaries will begin at $10.10 an hour and benefits include dental, health and vision insurance along with six paid holidays and five paid days a year.
For more information about the event, contact the LaFayette Career Center at (706) 638-5525. The career center is open to serve the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County public library, 108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will host Date Night Movie “Florence Foster Jenkins” Thursday, Jan. 12, at 5 p.m.
CLASSES · A free line dance class is offered on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., at Elizabeth Lee UMC Life Center (gym), 505 Thomas Ave., in Chickamauga. Starts with beginner and progresses to easy intermediate. Contact Elizabeth with any questions: 423-991-2919. Please wear comfortable shoes adequate for the gym floor.
COMMUNITY · The Northwest Georgia Master Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Walker County Ag Center, 10052 Highway 27, in Rock Spring. Its mission is to stimulate and share the love and knowledge of gardening. Each month a program is presented on a topic relevant to gardening in the area. Attendees do not have to be a master gardener to attend. For more information, contact Ivana at lavendernrustherbsatgmail.com; Linda at lindac576atgmail.com or the Walker County extension service at 706638-2548.