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report, Workforce Development Board bylaws, policies, COVID-19 response and other items at noon, Wednesday, July 8, via GoTo Meeting. (Details for this meeting can be found at www.careerdepot.org.)

Thursday, July 9

The Chief Elected Officials of Northwest Georgia will meet for the purpose of consent agenda, Workforce Development Board bylaws, Workforce Development Board membership, fiscal report, policies, COVID-19 response and other items at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 9, via GoTo Meeting. (Details for this meeting can be found at www.careerdepot.org.)

Tuesday, July 14

The Walker County Board of Education will hold a planning session Tuesday, July 14, at 6 p.m. at the Advancing Education Center, 925 Osburn Road, Chickamauga. The session is open to the public.

Monday, July 20

The Walker County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Monday, July 20, at 6 p.m. at the Department of Education Building, 201 S. Duke St., LaFayette. The session is open to the public.

Friday, July 24

The graduation ceremony for Gordon Lee High School‘ s Class of 2020 will be Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m. at the Billy Neil Ellis Stadium.

Thursday, July 30

Heritage High School’s graduation ceremony will be held Thursday, July 30, at 8 p.m. at Jeff Sims Field at Heritage Stadium.

The graduation ceremony for Ridgeland High School will be held Thursday, July 30, at Bowers and Painter Field at 8 p.m. Check the Walker County School System’s website at www.walkerschools.org and on the Walker County School’s Facebook page for updates.

Friday, July 31

Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School’s graduation ceremony will be held Friday, July 31, at 8:20 p.m. at LFO’s Tommy Cash Stadium.

Ringgold High School’s graduation ceremony will be held Friday, July 31, at 8 p.m. at RHS’s Don Patterson Stadium.

The graduation ceremony for LaFayette High School will be held Friday, July 31, at 8 p.m. on the school’s football field. Check the Walker County School System’s website at www.walkerschools.org and on the Walker County School’s Facebook page for updates.

Saturday, Aug. 29

Habitat for Humanity of Catoosa County and Team King Realtors are hosting the North Georgia Bridal Showcase on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold, Ga. Brides can enjoy a fun day of shopping, getting ideas and getting the right team together to create a special day. Vendors are needed — bakers, caterers, photographers, videographers, lighting, calligraphy, stationery, transportation, lodging, jewelry and gifts, florists, fashion, beauty, event planners, entertainment, rentals, venues, and travel and are required to give a donation to Habitat Catoosa and items for loot bags. Admission is free. For more information, e-mail gingerkingyourrealtor@gmail.com. Make donations at https://catoosahabitat.org.

GENERAL

♦ CHURCH LaFayette Presbyterian Church will continue services at 2 p.m. on Sundays online, at least until July. The services may be viewed on Facebook Live or on Zoom. There are no activities in the building due to health concerns. A recording of the service is posted on YouTube and on the church Facebook page to be viewed later: https://www.facebook.com/Lafayette-PresbyterianChurch-116541731703616/. Everyone is invited. The church is not closed, just meeting in a different way. Prayer requests can be sent from the website: https://www. facebook.com/Lafayette-Presbyterian-Church-116541731703616/. Pastor Clay Gunter and the elders are available as needed.

♦ COOKBOOK Desserts, salads, and more! Perfect recipes for your summer picnics. Lyerly United

Methodist has its “Feeding the Flock” cookbook for sale for just $10 and $3 S/H. It can be purchased from any church member, at Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply or Gilliland’s Island, in Lyerly, or by sending $10 (plus $3 shipping and handling) to Lyerly United Methodist Church, PO Box 152, Lyerly, GA 30730, and a church cookbook will be mailed to you. If you have any questions please feel free to call Jo Ann Mitchell at 706-895-2636.

♦ MEETINGS Catoosa County Democratic Party generally meets the third Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Graysville voting precinct. For more information contact C. Griffith by email at cagdemocrat@gmail.com.

♦ MEETINGS Catoosa County Historical Society meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Old Stone Church, Highway 41, in Ringgold. The Old Stone Church is also open for tours Friday-Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 706-935-5232.

♦ MEETINGS Georgia Transparency Coalition meets the third Thursday of each month. Location and guest speakers announced on our Facebook page each month. GTC is a non-partisan watchdog group committed to fostering transparency, accountability, accessibility, integrity and the highest ethical standards in government, politics and law. Open to interested residents in Catoosa, Dade and Walker counties. For information email GeorgiaTransparencyCoalition@gmail.com or call Dean Kelley at 706-866-4656.

♦ LOSE WEIGHT TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the LaFayette Recreation Department. Have fun while losing those extra pounds. Call 423-432-0520 for details.

♦ PRAYER LINE LaFayette Presbyterian Church, 107 N. Main St., has established a prayer line for the community. The LPC Prayer Line (706-383-3922) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Those who call may leave their concerns anonymously or request a member of the LaFayette Presbyterian prayer team return their call.

♦ MEETINGS Chickamauga American Legion Post 217 meets the first Saturday each month at 8 a.m. at West 14th Street in Chickamauga.

♦ MEETINGS Southern Lit Book Club meets at Caffeine Addicts, 7819 Nashville Street in Ringgold, the last Tuesday each month at 6 p.m. For more information, call Donna Greeson at 706-935-2810.

♦ CHURCH Join Foster Mill Drive Baptist Church in LaFayette for worship. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., with classes for all ages. Morning worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday night worship is at 6 p.m. Wednesday night worship is at 7 p.m. For more information, call 423-667-4521.

♦ MEETINGS The American Legion, LaFayette Post 339 meets on the third Monday of each month. The meeting is held at 6 p.m. in the Wardlaw-Bible meeting room at the LaFayetteWalker County Public Library. This meeting is open to active and prospective members of The American Legion and their guests.

♦ COMMUNITY A secure drug drop box is available at the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. Drop boxes are available at the Catoosa County Sheriff’s, Rossville Police and Fort Oglethorpe Police departments.

♦ CHURCH Lee’s Chapel Community Church located at 3253 Catoosa Parkway, Tunnel Hill, holds Sunday services at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The church holds a monthly singing to raise the money to repair the church. Singings are the second Saturday of the month.

♦ MEETINGS Recovery at Ringgold is a Christ-centered, Biblicallybased, 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.

♦ MEETINGS 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 423-595-7109 or Taire Pulver at 423-227-7720.