Thursday, 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 Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. To purchase reserve seat tickets call the box office at 706-9359000 or check out The Colonnade website at www. colonnadecenter.org.

Saturday, Feb. 18

CHURCH · New Bethel Baptist Church, at 1635 Salem Valley Road in Ringgold, will hold a singing Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 7 p.m. featuring Strait Way Singers from Alpharetta. Call Nelson 706-965-2778 for more info.

Friday, Feb. 24

ENTERTAINMENT · The Houston Museums annual Antiques Show & Sale will take place Friday, Feb. 24., through Sunday, Feb. 26, as a benefit for the museum. Admission to the show at Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St., Chattanooga, is $10 and covers all three days of show and sale. For additional information caontact the museum at 423-267-7176 or visit online atthehoustonmuseum.org.

Saturday, Feb. 25

COMMUNITY · Let’s Make a Difference would like to invite you to join them at the Walker County Civic Center, located on U.S. Highway 27 in Rock Spring, for observance of the African American Festival of Praise Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 25. Booths will be on display beginning at 3 p.m. and free refreshments will be served until 5 p.m.when the main program begins.. The theme for this observance is “They Left Their Stamp on the World” with individuals portraying some of the African American inventors who have made great contributions to the advancement of civilization.

Sunday, Feb. 26

CHURCH · Dr. Jimmy DeYoung, a prophecy teacher, will be at Woodstation Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 10:00 a.m. and that evening with a question and answer service beginning at 5 p.m. The church is located at 42 Round Pond Road in Catlett.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

BUSINESS · The Walker County Chamber of Commerce will host its 2nd Annual Speed Networking Luncheon at the Walker County Civic Center on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can network face-toface with other business professionals in a series of three-minute exchanges. Guests are encouraged to