Walker County Messenger

Wednesday, Feb 1

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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 423595-7109 or Taire Pulver at 423-227-7720.

COMMUNITY · Rossville Community Ministries, a ministry of Rossville area churches, is a food pantry stocked with non-perishable food to help families or individual­s in the Rossville area. Nonperisha­ble food items, cash donations and volunteers are needed. The Rossville Community Ministries is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon until 3 p.m. They are at First Baptist Church of Rossville, 100 Spring Street. Those coming for the first time should call 706-861-5748 during office hours to find out what is necessary to avail themselves of this service.

Thursday, Feb. 2

COMMUNITY· The Catoosa County Library offers a oneday Managing Your Finances class at 6 p.m. on Feb.2.

MEETING · Recovery At Ringgold is a Christ-centered, Biblically-based, non-denominati­onal 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.

Saturday, Feb. 4

ENTERTAINM­ENT · Carpe Risus returns to The Colonnade with their popular production “Seize the Laughter” featuring sketches from the Carol Burnette Show. Favorites like ‘Howl and the Pussycat’ (staring Aubrie Pankau & Sean Self) and ‘Red Swamp’ (staring Jessica Smith & Gavin Russell) as well as new sketches.The show will also feature songs performed by the troupe’s Southern Belles – Aubrie Pankau, Jessica Smith, and Emily Miller with newcomers Felicia Nepp and Sierra Jackson. The show is a side-splitting, laugh fest for the whole family. Four performanc­es: Feb. 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m, with a 1 p.m. matinee on Feb.4 and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Feb. 5. For informatio­n or reservatio­ns contact The Colonnade Center by emailing office@ colonnadec­enter.org or call 706-895-9000.

Monday, Feb. 6

ENTERTAINM­ENT · Back Alley Production­s invites you to audition for the thrilling production of “A Few Good Men.” Auditions are Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Back Alley is housed at the historic Mars Theater at 117 N. Chattanoog­a St. in LaFayette and brings in actors from the North Georgia and

Tuesday, Feb. 7

COMMUNITY · The LaFayette-Walker County Library, 305 Duke Street, in LaFayette, offers 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.

Saturday, Feb. 16

ENTERTAINM­ENT · The Colonnade Players, under the direction of James Ogden, Roy Denton and Libby Brashier, are pleased to announce their upcoming performanc­es of “James and the Giant Peach”. You are invited along on this journey to share in a tale that explores friendship and hope. Performanc­es will be held Feb. 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. A matinee will be performed on

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