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SCHOOLS · “Shrek, The Musical” will be performed at Ridgeland High School April 2830. In addition to shows begining at 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, there will be a Sunday matinee with a 2 p.m. curtain time,

Saturday, April 29

SCHOOLS ·The LaFayette High School Key Club will be hosting the annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” Talent Show and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 29,, at 7:30pm in the LaFayette High School Auditorium. This event is a fundraiser for the LHS Key Club to help raise funds for members to attend the Key Club International Convention in San Antonio, Texas, in July. Doors will open and bidding for the silent auction will begin at 7pm and admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 & under. (The Silent Auction is a free event.)

SCHOOLS · The Communities In School Duck Derby is a “must see” event where hundreds of numbered rubber ducks are launched into the Chickamauga Creek in Ringgold. These rubber ducklings will race toward the finish line for a chance to win $1,000 plus other prizes. The Duck Derby will be held on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clark Park located on Robin Road in Ringgold. Admission is free. You can purchase a duck to enter the race now by going to www. ciscatoosa.org. Ducks start at $10. Ducks will also be sold at the event prior to the race. Live entertainment: The Mules will perform at 11:30 a.m. and the Duck Parade will start at 12:30 pm. Craft vendor, food, inflatables and much more.

COMMUNITY · Farley Con - Comics and Wrestling Convention will be held from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, in the East Ridge Community Center. The community center is at 1517 Tombras Ave. and admission is $10 for those 12 and older. This benefits Fighting For Autism and POPS for Patients. For information visit farleycon.com or www.facebook.com/ FarleyCon.

COMMUNITY · Chattanooga Doll Club will hold a Doll Show and Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Admission is $5 for adults; children under 12 get in free. The event will be held at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold. From I-75 exit at 350, proceed west on Battlefield Parkway; turn right at second stop light on Old Mill Road. For show and dealer information contact Jane Heavener, 706965-6031, mjheavener@ cat.com. The show will feature antique, Barbie, GI Joe, artist dolls, fashion dolls, composition, hard plastic, doll books.

CHURCH · The Men’s Ministry of Keith Baptist Church invites you to join them on Saturday April 29 at 9 a.m. for Men’s Witness Training. Breakfast will be provided. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold. For more information, please call Dustin Salter at 423.827.2930.

COMMUNITY · Join us at Clark Park, located on Robin Road in Ringgold, on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Communities In Schools Duck Derby. There will be activities, food, entertainment, craft vendors, and more. Ducks will go in the water at 1 p.m. To buy a duck, visit ciscatoosa.org.

COMMUNITY · Farley Con - Comics and Wrestling Convention will be held from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, in the East Ridge Community Center. The community center is at 1517 Tombras Ave. and admission is $10 for those 12 and older. This benefits Fighting For Autism and POPS for Patients. For information visit farleycon.com or www.facebook.com/ FarleyCon

Sunday, April 30

CHURCH · Join Keith Baptist Church on Sunday April 30 at 11 a.m. for their 5th Sunday Singing. Featured artists will be The Heritage Quartet. A pot luck dinner will follow the service. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold. For more information, call Jeff Greer at 423.400.8761.

CHURCH · There will be a Pastor and Wife ( Dennis and Kay Chambers) Appreciation Service at Kensington Church of God 85 Halls Mill Road, Chickamauga on Sunday April 30 at 11 a.m. There will be a meal afterward. Everyone is welcome to come as they are.

COMMUNITY ·There will be a public memorial service on Sunday, April 30, 2017, honoring James Mason Anderson. Anderson, a Confederate soldier, died 155 years ago at the Battle of Shiloh. The services begins at 2 p.m. and will take place at Williams Cemetery in Trion.

Monday, May 1

MEETING · There are AA meetings every Monday 7 p.m. at the Rock Spring United Methodist Church. The church is located at 3477 Peavine Road, Rock Spring. For more info contact 423-6053388 or for complete area times and meeting places, visit AAgeorgia. org.

Tuesday, May 2

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.

Thursday, May 4

COMMUNITY · The 2017 Annual Walker County Chamber Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 4, at the LaFayette Municipal Golf Course. Participants will be treated to a catered lunch starting at 11:30 a.m., and tee time will mark the beginning of the tournament at 12:30 p.m. For information or registration contact the Chamber at 706-3757702 or online at info@ walkercochamber.com

CHURCH · The Northwest GeorgiaGreater Chattanooga Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Planning Team invites area spiritual leaders to a pastors’ noon luncheon on Thursday, May 4, at the Ruths Chris Steak House, Embassy Suites in Chattanooga. The purpose of these events is to inform area ministers about the more than 3 millionmembers strong Christians United for Israel organization and how it relates to current issues regarding Israel. The luncheons are open to all pastors in Northwest Georgia, Greater Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee. With a prior reservation, there is no charge for pastors to attend. Reservations can be made by calling Margaret Bean at 423645-1552.

Friday, May 5

CHURCH · First Baptist Church, 2645 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, will hold its annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m on Friday, May 5, and from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. Sale items will include furniture, household items, appliances, linens, electronics, yard tools, handbags, clothing and shoes. Baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds from this event support missions and other important outreach efforts by the church. For information, call the church office at 706866-0232.

Saturday, May 6

COMMUNITY · The Gordon-Lee Mansion will be open for tours from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on May 6. These Spring Tours are held in conjunction with Chickamauga’s Downhome Days and will have the mansion decorated with fresh flowers and greenery. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Gordon-Lee Mansion, a 501c3 organization. Admission is $5 adults and $1 for 12 and under. Contact the Friends at 423-488-0861 for more information or visit their Facebook page.

COMMUNITY · Kentucky Derby Fundraiser Party for North Georgia HealthCare Center (Ringgold), Saturday, May 6 - 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. The Renaissance Center, 630 North Ave, Rossville, GA. Cost: $75.00. All proceeds go to provide medical and dental services for the underserved in Catoosa and surrounding counties.

COMMUNITY · Petsense will hold an Adopt A-Thon at its Fort Oglethorpe store, located at 2039 Battlefield Parkway , from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6,

CHURCH ·The Women’s Ministry of Keith Baptist Church invites you to join them on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. for a free breakfast, fellowship and Bible study. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold. For more information, please call Emily Salter at 423.315.0606.

Friday, May 12

COMMUNITY · LaFayette Middle School’s Spring Plant Sale continues until May 12 with the greenhouse being open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Students have worked hard to get plants — vegetable plants, herbs, annuals, perennials, ferns and other hanging basket plants — ready for this annual event. The greenhouse is located behind the school near the softball field. Contact Wendy Matteson, agriculture teacher, for more information at wendymatteson@ walkerschools.org, at www.facebook.com/ lmsffa or calling 423762-6526.

Monday, May 15

CHURCH · At 7 p.m. on Monday, May 15, Franklin Graham will conduct an Evangelistic Crusade at Coolidge Park in Chattanooga. All churches in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Andrea J. Wright at 704-401-2192 or ajwright@bgea.org.

COMMUNITY · The 25th anniversay of the Don Stultz Walker County Senior Citizens Day will take place on Wednesday, May 17, beginning at 10 .m. at the Walker County Civic Center.

MEETING ·The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission’s Area Agency On Aging will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Thornton Recreation Center, 102 North Floyd Park Road in Rome (across from Armuchee High School on U.S. Highway 27 North). The meeting begins at 10 a.m. and is open to the public.

Thursday, May 18

SCHOOLS · Ridgeland High School’s graduation ceremony will be held Thursday, May 18, at the University of Tennesseee at Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena beginning at 7 p.m.

Friday, May 19

SCHOOLS · Lafayette High Schools’ graduation exercise will be held Friday, May 19, at the school’s football stadium..

SCHOOLS · Commencement exercises for Oakwood Christian Academy are being held in the sanctuary of Oakwood Baptist Church on Friday, May. 19.