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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

Lookout Mountain CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a non-profit organization that supports the communities of Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker counties with volunteer advocacy. CASA volunteers serve in the best interest of abused and neglected children in foster care. Becoming a CASA advocate requirements: 21yrs +, clean background check, completed application/reference check, completion of up to 34 hours of on-boarding training and a commitment of 18 months. Are you willing to speak up for children from broken places? CASA volunteers are specially trained people from all walks of life and are appointed to a case by the juvenile circuit court judge. The need for volunteers is continuous. To schedule a training or for questions, contact kellyelulmcasa@ gmail.com or lookoutmtncasa@gmail.com, or call 423-402-0843.

THURSDAY, MAY 26

Ridgeland High School’s graduation will be Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at the school’s football stadium.

Heritage High School’s graduation will be Thursday, May 26, at 7:45 p.m. at the school’s football stadium.

FRIDAY, MAY 27 Ringgold High School’s graduation

will be Friday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the school’s football stadium. In case of inclement weather, watch the school’s text notifications and Facebook page for information.

Gordon Lee High School’s graduation

will be Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. at the school’s football stadium.

Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School’s graduation

will be Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. at the school’s football stadium.

LaFayette High School’s graduation

will be Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. at the school’s football stadium. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the gymnasium, by ticket only.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

The regular monthly meeting of Walker County Democrats will be Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at the Rossville Library, 504 McFarland Ave. in Rossville. The theme of the meeting will be “Preparing for the general election.” More information: 706-764-2801.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the American Hiking Society, and the Southeastern Climbers Coalition are looking for volunteers for National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4. All volunteers are invited to meet at the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center’s parking lot (behind the building) at 9 a.m. Join National Park Service staff and other volunteers for a trail workday on the Bluff Trail starting at the stairs leading down to Sunset Rock. Volunteers will be replacing trail signs, cleaning graffiti, and clearing honeysuckle and other overhanging vegetation. Volunteers can expect to return to the visitor center about noon. All tools and supplies will be provided to volunteers. Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and sturdy, close-toed shoes, no flipflops. Sunscreen and water are recommended. Sign-up is not required beforehand and will be done on-site at the time of the project. For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-8669241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit the park website at www. nps.gov/chch.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Camp Rock is a free summer day camp hosted by Rock Spring United Methodist Church for kids in grades K-5. Session 1 will be on June 16 and Session 2 will be July 14. Each session will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include games, activities, and Bible lessons. Registration information can be found at www.rockspring.church or by calling 706-639-7887.

The church is located at the corner of Highway 95 and Peavine Road in Rock Spring.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

The Walker County Extension Office is hosting egg candling classes on Thursday, June 23, at the Walker County Ag. Center in Rock Spring. The Georgia Department of Agriculture will teach the class, which is required to obtain an egg candling certificate. Anyone with a backyard flock who plans to sell eggs to individuals or at a farmer’s market is required to have this certificate. There is no cost for the class and you may choose your class time: 10 a.m., noon or 2 p.m. To register, e-mail the Georgia Department of Agriculture at Tina.Maples@agr.georgia. gov or call 470-501-0605. Participants need to provide name, class time preference, mailing and email addresses during registration to receive important class information.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

Walker County African-American Museum and Cultural Center will host its premiere exhibit, Buildings We Built, on Saturday, June 25, from 3-6 p.m. at the Center, 309 N. Main Street, LaFayette or the Marsh House. This exhibit highlights the artistic interpretations of various Walker County’s historic buildings by the following local artists: Vince Stalling, Ashleigh McLin, Billy Smith, Paisley Larmon, Maurice Chaney and Jaseric Chaney. Admission is $5 per adult and $1 per student. This exhibit is supported by generous donations from the Georgia Council for the Arts and The Lyndhurst Foundation.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Rising fourth-graders to rising sixth-graders are invited to participate in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park’s annual summer day camp. The park will conduct one camp at Chickamauga Battlefield, held June 28 to July 1 (Tuesday through Friday). The camp will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m., daily. Participants will begin and end each day at the Dyer House at 263

Dyer Road in Chickamauga. There will be a second camp held at Lookout Mountain Battlefield from July 13-15 (Wednesday through Friday). This camp will also begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m., daily. Participants will begin and end each day at the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 110 Point Park Road in Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Lunch is not included at either camp, so participants should plan for lunch after being released. As a reminder, the majority of the camp is held outdoors, so please plan accordingly. Campers will have opportunities to participate in many activities that soldiers engaged in during the Civil War and learn about the struggles they endured. They will also take part in other activities focused on the park’s varied history. Campers will learn the importance of battlefield preservation by participating in preservation efforts within the park. The registration deadline for camp is June 17. Please contact the park by emailing chch_education@nps.gov or by calling 706-866-9241, ext. 117 to request registration information.

GENERAL Rabbit Valley Farmers Market in Ringgold

is held each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Market Pavilion at 96 Depot Street. Rabbit Valley started last year and had a very successful first season. Market Manager Samantha Leslie said,” We are running a 22-week market this year and will also host six special evening events, plus a two-day music festival. Ringgold is a wonderful community and the response to our market and events has been incredible.” The market will run each Saturday through October.

The local board of EFSP (Emergency Food Shelter Program) of Walker County consists of nonprofit agencies within Walker County that work toward assisting Individuals and Families With Children with Food, Shelter, Household Assistance, Counseling, and much more. EFSP of Walker County is part of the national board of EFSP in Virginia. Any agency within Walker County desiring to be a part of the local board to receive federal funds please contact Tanya Nave at 423-903-9779 or Denise Jackson at 404234-7211.

Free COVID-19 testing in Catoosa County is offered at CHI Memorial Hospital (former Women’s Center), 100 Gross Crescent Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free COVID-19 testing is no longer offered at The Colonnade.