MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Thursday, March 12
Join Walker County Extension as it hosts a home vegetable gardening workshop on Thursday, March 12, from 2-6 p.m. at the Walker County Ag Center in Rock Spring. Topics covered at the workshop will include soil testing, varieties, transplants from seed, and equipment. There is no cost to attend. To register, call Walker Extension at 706-638-2548 or email walker.extension@uga.edu.
Friday, March 13
The dystopian drama “1984,” based on the George Orwell book of the same name, will take the stage in March at the Mars Theatre in LaFayette. Performances are weekends from Friday, March 13, to Sunday, March 22, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office 30 minutes before showtime. Seating at the Mars Theatre is first come, first served. The theatre is located at 117 N. Chattanooga Street. Visit https://www. BAPshows.com or call 706621-2870 for more information.
Saturday, March 14
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Georgia Humanities, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition, which examines the evolving landscape of rural American, will be on view at the historic Summerville Depot through April 18. The historic Summerville Depot and the surrounding community has been expressly chosen by Georgia Humanities to host “Crossroads” as part of the Museum on Main Street program — a national/state/ local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. Summerville was selected as one of six host communities in Georgia. Special themed weekends offer learning, entertainment, and fun. Themes for the weekends include “Music of Rural America,” March 14-15; “Old Fashioned Weekend,” March 21-22; “Spotlight on Culture,” March 28-29; “Agriculture Weekend,” April 4-5; “Egg Stravaganza,” April 11; and “All American Weekend,” April 17-18. Train rides by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum will be available each weekend. The exhibit will be open to the public Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 3: 30 p. m. to 7: 30 p. m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Special extended museum hours until 4 p.m. will be offered for train excursion passengers on March 14 and 21. For more information on exhibition special attractions, activities and events, visit Crossroads: Change in Rural America @ the Summerville Depot GA Facebook page.
Lyerly United Methodist Church is cooking up Brunswick stew. The church will be selling the stew Saturday, March 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at our church at 105 Oak Hill Road in Lyerly. The church will also be taking pre-sale orders, so call if you want to reserve your quarts. You can pick up and pay for your reserved quarts in the church’s fellowship hall on March 14. For more information or to reserve stew for your family, contact Wesley Thomas at 706-676-2867.
Get out your tiara and your ball gown and get ready to meet Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and more at the Princess Party at the LaFayette-Walker County Library on Saturday, March 14, from 3-5 p.m. Bring your cell phone and get pictures with all the princesses, sample some delicious treats, make princess crowns and dance the afternoon away at the party. Tickets are $5 per family. This is a fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the LaFayette-Walker County Library. For more information, contact the library at 706-638-2992; or contact Rachel Oesch Willeford at 706-200-8099 or email her at racheloeschwilleford@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 18
The Workforce Development Proposal Review Committee of Northwest Georgia will meet the purpose of minutes, new programs/providers, performance, career adviser budget, one-stop RFPs and other items at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, at the Gordon County Agricultural Services Center, Calhoun.
The Workforce Development Youth Committee of Northwest Georgia will meet for the purpose of minutes, finance report, performance and enrollment reports, budgets, goals and objectives, and other items at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, at the Gordon County Agricultural Services Center, Calhoun.
The Workforce Development Board of Northwest Georgia will meet for the purpose of minutes, fiscal report, state monitoring, proposal review committee report and recommendations, youth committee report and recommendations, PAID report, Speaker (TBA) and other items at noon, Wednesday, March 18, at the Gordon County Agricultural Services Center, Calhoun.
Thursday, March 19
The Council of Chief Elected Officials of Northwest Georgia will meet for the purpose of consent agenda, fiscal report, monitoring, Workforce Development Board actions and other items at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 19, at the Gordon County Agricultural Services Center, Calhoun.
The regular monthly meeting of Walker County Democrats will be Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Greg’s Restaurant in Chickamauga. The public is invited to discuss both local and national needs and approaches. Candidates’ representatives in the March 24 Democratic
Primary, as well as local candidates, are welcome. For more information, call 706-764-2801.
The second Stakeholder Meeting for Catoosa County’s Comprehensive Plan will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Ringgold, Ga. The group will learn about important resources in the area and continue brainstorming issues and opportunities for the county, Fort Oglethorpe, and Ringgold. The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome.
Saturday, March 21
North Georgia Doll Collectors Show will be Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Colonnade Catoosa Civic Center, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold. Admission: adults $5, under 12 free. Directions: I-75 Exit 350, west on Battlefield Parkway (1.7 miles), turn right on Old Mill Road, proceed 1/4 mile. Dollie Dollars drawing every hour. For information call Jane Heavener at 706-965-6031 or mjheavener@catt.com.
Sunday, March 22
Camp New Dawn will sponsor a spaghetti lunch on Sunday, March 22, from noon until 2 p.m. to raise money for camp scholarships. Enjoy a sitdown meal or pick up togo plates at Second Baptist Church, 500 N. Main Street, LaFayette, Ga. Plates are $8 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call 706-539-2235.
Ridgeland High School is celebrating its 30th year of excellence in education and inviting all current and prior faculty and staff members to celebrate on Sunday, March 22, from 2-5 p.m. in the RHS cafe. There will be a short ceremony at 3:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity to reconnect with former colleagues, review old yearbooks and reminisce about the “good old days”. Please complete an RSVP form on the Ridgeland High School Facebook page or send an email to sandrabush@walkerschools.org.
Monday, March 23
Back Alley Productions in will hold auditions for its upcoming Shakespearean drama “Macbeth” on Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Mars Theatre at 117
N. Chattanooga St. in LaFayette. Visit https:// www.BAPshows.com/auditions for more information. Performances are set for June 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21. All performances will be held at the Mars Theatre. The production is directed by Christopher Smith.
Sunday, March 29
Walnut Grove Baptist Church revival will be March 29 through April 1. Revival is when God’s people return to God, God returns to them, and everyone sees the difference. Sunday, March 29, services are at 11 a. m. and 6 p.m. Services Monday thru Wednesday are at 6:30 p.m. Brother Eddy Rushing will preach all the services. Come just as you are. Childcare is available during all services. Contact the church at either 706638-1377 or pastormike. evans123@gmail.com for more information.
Kensington Church of God at 85 Halls Mill Road in Chickamauga will present The Fire of God Shining Light Ministries Prophetic Gathering with Irby and Myrl Camp from Sunday, March 29, through Wednesday, April 1, Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pastor Dennis Chambers invites everyone. For more information call 423-315-1544.
On Sunday, March 29, at 6 p.m., Second Baptist Church of LaFayette will host “Christ in the Passover: A Presentation.” This powerful presentation, shared by Emmanuel Mebasser from Jews for Jesus, will demonstrate the link between the Jewish feast of Passover and the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples. Join us for an explanation of the beautiful symbolism of the Jewish ceremony called a seder. We will weave the story of the exodus and freedom from slavery together with the messianic hope realized in Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. The words “do this in remembrance of me” will take on an even deeper meaning to Christians as we learn the significance of the tradition Jesus observed the night before he died and give us a closer look at the very Jewish life he led. Jewish or not, religious or not, all are welcome for this unforgettable, thought-provoking experience. Have questions? Call Second Baptist Church of LaFayette at (706) 6382732 or visit http://www. secondbaptistlafayette.com for more information.
Sunday, April 12
Lyerly United Methodist Church invites the public to its Easter Cantata on Sunday, April 12, at 11 a.m. to hear the church choir sing “At the Cross.” Then stay to hear a moving Easter message from our Pastor Marshall Bryan. The church is at 105 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, Ga. For more information, call choir director Martha Tudor at 706-895-2669.
Saturday, April 18
The city of Ringgold is joining forces with the city of Fort Oglethorpe and Catoosa County for the Earth Day “Clean Catoosa” event slated to take place Saturday, April 18. The second annual “Clean Catoosa” event will include work projects across Catoosa County from 9 a. m. to noon on Saturday, April 18, followed by a lunch for the volunteers at noon. The Earth Day celebration for the general public will then be held from 1-3 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Amphitheater on the Benton Place Campus. Anyone seeking more information about getting involved with the event can contact LIFT Executive Director Tina Pinkston at 423-314-2438 or via email at Tina@liftringgold.org.