MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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

Dalton Little Theatre’s new show, “Visitors” by Barney Norris, is a poignant play about an elderly couple grappling with aging and memory loss. Their grown son comes to visit and finds that his parents have hired a nurse to assist with his mother’s condition. The play is heartwarming but does contain adult language. The show is directed by Michael Anthony and features performances by Evelyn Wall, Tim Pridemore, Karley Moon, and Kirt Johnson. “Visitors” will run March 19-21 at 7 p.m. at Dalton Little Theatre on Pentz Street. Tickets are on sale online at daltonlittletheatre.com, by phone at 706-226-6618, or at the door. Dalton Little Theatre has been a part of the Dalton community for 150 years and is the oldest continuously performing theatre in the state of Georgia. The theatre is entirely volunteer-run and makes its home at the Old Firehouse on Pentz Street in Downtown Dalton.

The regular scheduled meeting of the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Council will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, at the Gordon County Agricultural Center, 1282 Highway 53 Spur S.W., Calhoun.

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.

Saturday, March 21

Foster Mill Drive Baptist Church will have a movie night to show “Woodlawn” on Saturday, March 21, at 6 p.m. The church is at 1697 Foster Mill Drive. Everyone is welcome.

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.

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 “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.

Sunday, March 22

The March 2020 Walker County Historical Society meeting will be held on Sunday, March 22, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Welcome Center, 309 N. Main St., LaFayette. It will be a joint meeting with the Marsh House Museum Clayton Bell Scholarship Reception. Come hear about the projects of the student interns, enjoy refreshments, and make a contribution to the scholarship fund. The student interns for 2018-19 were Isabel Dickson, Ridgeland High; Penelope Hobbs, LaFayette, and Emily Harris, Gordon Lee. Shelly Knight of LaFayette High is the student intern for 2020. Applications are being received for 2020-21 with an application form from high school counselors or on the Marsh House website at marshhouseoflafayette.org. As a special treat, there will be a book signing by Dr. Kathryn Roe Coker and Jason Wetzel who will have copies of their new book, “Georgia POW Camps in WWII.” More information: David Boyle, 706764-2801.

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 sit-down meal or pick up to-go 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.

Friday, March 27

CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at CHI Memorial Parkway at 4700 Battlefield

Parkway in Ringgold on Friday, March 27. Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram between the ages of 35-40. After age 40, a screening mammogram is recommended every year. Any woman who meets these age guidelines and has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months may participate, with or without insurance. For those with insurance, you must bring your insurance card and a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Insurance will be filed for you. If you do not have insurance, you may qualify for financial assistance. The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center partners with the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program and the Susan G. Komen Foundation provide eligible uninsured and underinsured women with breast and cervical screenings. If an abnormality is discovered, the diagnostic workup is covered and a financial plan is provided for any follow-up care. Women need to know their doctor’s first and last name. To schedule a screening, call 423-495-4040 or 866-591-2254.

Saturday, March 28

Family and friends are invited to a birthday party for Lula Peters Petty, who will turn 100 years old. The party will be held

Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church on Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Food will be provided. Lula is the daughter of Glen and Rachel Hayes Peters; the granddaughter of Joseph and India Ross Peters; the wife of Owen Petty for 45 years until his death in 1987; the mother of two sons, Lee and Anthony Petty; and grandmother to four grandsons, Brian, Brent, Lucas and Josh. She is a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.

The annual meeting of the Rossville High School Alumni Association will be held on Saturday, March 28, at the Rossville Athletic Center at 10 am. On the agenda will be A.) Financial Report. B.) Membership Report. C.) Vote on a proposition to amend Association by-laws to allow for three (3) consecutive terms of service by officers. D.) The Nominating Committee will present their officer nominations for the next term of service. All members and guests are encouraged to attend.

On Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at the Bragg Reservation on Missionary Ridge, 3136 South Crest Place, a park ranger will present a 45- minute hands-on children’s program designed to explore the workings of Civil War artillery. A short ranger presentation will be followed by attendees creating their own miniature marshmallow cannons. Practicing with their handheld cannons, participants will gain first-hand experience with projectile motion — witnessing on a small scale the same laws of physics studied by Civil War artillerists. This is the first of the five Junior Ranger Series programs this year. Children who participate in three of these programs will earn a special Junior Ranger award. This program is free of charge and reservations are not required. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information about upcoming programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, please contact the Lookout Mountain Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, or visit the park’s website at www.nps. gov/chch.

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 706-638-1377 or pastormike.evans123@gmail.