MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Tuesday, Aug. 18
The 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethorpe will host a new exhibit coming to the museum and opening on Tuesday, Aug. 18, the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The story of women’s suffrage is a story of voting rights, of inclusion in and exclusion from the franchise, and of our civic development as a nation. “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence,” a poster exhibition from the Smithsonian, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and explores the complexity of the women’s suffrage movement and the relevance of this history to Americans’ lives today.
Thursday, Aug. 20
The Catoosa County Democratic Party will meet Thursday, Aug. 20, via zoom. To participate in this meeting please send your email address to cagdemocrat@gmail.com. The CCDP will be accepting nominations for district post in all four districts via email and at this zoom meeting. Voting will be the following week via email and zoom. For more information: Cathy Amis Griffith, chair, Catoosa County Democratic Party, cagdemocrat@ gmail.com.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Council will meet Thursday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive, Rome. A meeting of the NWGRC personnel and financial management committee will be held at 9:30 a.m. immediately prior to the NWGRC Council meeting in the conference room of the NWGRC’s Rome office at 1 Jackson Hill Drive.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
A Girl And A Gun has formed a Northwest Georgia chapter and welcomes women of all experience levels. Those with an interest in competition, concealed carry, home defense, the safe storage of guns in the house or who want to get out and try something new with women are invited for an orientation meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. or Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. at Shooter’s Depot, 5443 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold. A Girl And A Gun is a shooting club established in 2011 by women shooters for women shooters with more than 125 chapters nationwide. More information can be found at www.agirlandagun.com.
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.
Monday, Aug. 31
Through the end of August, the Rossville Public Library will host a new popup exhibition from the National Archives, Rightfully Hers, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Rightfully Hers contains simple messages exploring the history of the ratification of the amendment, women’s voting rights before and after it passage, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right to vote in the constitution, the 19th Amendment – while an enormous milestone – did not grant voting rights for all. The challenges of its passage reverberate to the ongoing fight for gender equity today. For more information, call the Rossville Public Library at 706-866-1368 or check out the library’s Facebook page at Rossville Public Library or the library website, www.chrl.org. The library is at 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, next to the Rossville Fire Department.
Thursday, Sept. 3
Chickamauga & Chattanooga Civil War Roundtable meets monthly to discuss the complex history of the Civil War and Reconstruction period, beginning Sept. 3, then first Thursday each month at 7 p.m. Zoom meetings initially. Reputable historians/authors for each meeting. Email address: cccwrtable@ gmail.com. Facebook group: Chickamauga & Chattanooga Civil War Roundtable Group.