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Glass Street, Chattanooga, then follow the “special event” signs to the National Park Service pop-up tent, and board the CARTA shuttle to Sherman Reservation or walk to Sherman Reservation using Glass Street and the new trail. Immediately following the trail opening, a National Park Service ranger will lead a 30minute hiking tour into the Sherman Reservation and additional ranger-led tours, lasting approximately 45-minutes, will be at 2 and 3 p.m., both of which begin at the 73rd Pennsylvania Reservation on Glass Street. For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit the park website at nps.gov/chch.
COMMUNITY · Fairview United Methodist Church, 2112 McFarland Avenue, in Rossville (corner of Schmitt Road and McFarland Avenue off Battlefield Parkway) will host its 39th
Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. rain or shine. Flea market items, clothes, toys, household items and large assortment of Christmas décor. For more information, call 423-488-4860 or 706-8664194.
COMMUNITY · The Friends of the GordonLee Mansion will open the Mansion for tours Saturday, Sept. 24, from noon to 2 p.m. This is the
fall sale final Saturday summer tour
for this year. All rooms are open and furnished in antebellum period décor. Self-guided tours are $5 adults and $1 under 12 with all proceeds going to promote, preserve, and enhance the Mansion. Call the Friends at 423-488-0861 or visit our website at friendsofthegordonleemansion.
COMMUNITY ·
The Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, will have a moving sale
Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. Items for sale will include small bookcases, tables, chairs and other library paraphernalia. Preview pictures will be posted on their website, and Facebook page by Friday, Sept. 23.
COMMUNITY
The 46th Annual Show & Sell at Rock Spring United Methodist Church,
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annual
corner of Peavine Road and Highway 95 in Rock Spring, will be Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 75100 artisans and crafters, demonstrations, musical entertainment, a wide variety of homecooked foods, free hayrides; and a kid’s zone with inflatables. A drawing for a handmade quilt will be at 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. Follow us on Facebook at Rock Spring UMC Show & Sell or call the church at 706-764-1404 for more information. Monday thru Wednesday is at 7 p.m. Bro. David Pettyjohn will be preaching. Everyone welcome. For more info, call Bobby at 706935-4208 or Nelson at 706-965-2778.
REUNION · The
70th annual Nance-Rollins family reunion
will be Sunday, Sept. 25, at noon at the Smith Chapel United Methodist Church, east of Ringgold, Ga. The first Nance-Rollins Family Reunion was Sept. 28, 1946, at Catoosa Springs in honor of Claudia (Nance) Rollins, wife of W. Henry Rollins and mother of O. Wayne and John W. Rollins. For 70 years, this tradition has been kept alive and the family has gathered every year since then, to share old memories and create new ones. Come celebrate your roots. Bring the whole family, share your favorite covered dish and don’t forget to bring with you any family photos and/or family memorabilia you wish to share. For more information or to obtain directions please contact the Rollins Family Archive office at 404888-2921.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
COMMUNITY · The
sixth annual Northwest Georgia Senior Living Expo
will be Tuesday, Sept. 27, at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Event includes a talent show, food, crafts, vendors, farmer’s market, health screening, attorneys for living will assistance and a special appearance by Elvis.
COMMUNITY · A
free legal advice clinic
will be held during the Senior Expo at the Colonnade Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Private attorneys will be available to provide advice about consumer; family law and estate/ probate matters. You may also get assistance to complete Advance Directive forms. No appointment is necessary. The Georgia Legal Services Program is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide civil legal services for Georgians with low incomes, creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. The Senior Expo will have vendors (non-profit and profit), senior talent, door prizes, bingo and farmer’s market. Free to seniors age 60+. The Senior Expo is from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
COMMUNITY · On Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 2-5:30 p.m.
North Georgia HealthCare Center,
6120 Alabama Highway, in Ringgold, will host a
community Give Back Day
for patients and area residents. It will be joined by a number of service providers plus representatives from the Catoosa County Fire and Sheriff Departments, to say thanks to the community for their support throughout this past year. The event is free and open to everyone. There will be health screenings, health information and resources plus free food, inflatables and games for the children. Ringgold McDonald’s Hamburglar will be onsite for the children to visit with and there will be free fingerprinting for the children by the Sheriff’s Department, as well. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call NGHCC at 706-935-6442.
COMMUNITY · The
Rossville Public Library will host a reception Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. to celebrate its award of $104,500 in USDA grants.
The event will be held at the temporary location in Rossville Athletic Center, 301 Williams Street, in Rossville. The grants will be used for energyefficient lighting, a new HVAC system and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) upgrades. U.S. Department of Agriculture State Director Jill Stuckey will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served. The local community is invited to attend.
CLUB · The
Southern Lit Book Club will meet at Caffeine Addicts,
7819 Nashville Street in Ringgold Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. This month’s featured book is “Optimist Daughter” By Eudora Welty. For more information, call Donna Greeson at 706935-2810.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
COMMUNITY· The
Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold,
will host a sensory movie featuring “Minions”
Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
COMMUNITY · The
Pepsi/Center For HOPE will host its eighth annual golf tournament
Tuesday, Oct. 4, at WindStone Golf Club, in Ringgold. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. Shotgun Start at noon. The Center for Hope, 500 North Thomas Road, in Fort Oglethorpe offers full service counseling at three offices in the Lookout Mountain Judicial District. Call 706-866-0917 for more information.
Thursday, Oct. 6
COMMUNITY · The City of Ringgold and Primary Healthcare Centers are pleased to announce
“The Longest Table,” an outdoor dining experience
to take place Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. in front of the courthouse in downtown Ringgold on Nashville Street. Tickets may be purchased by visiting The Longest Table on Eventbrite or calling 423-285-7995. Tables of eight are $650, two for $165 or one for $90. For dinner Farm to Fork will serve Angus beef medallions with a burgundy mushroom sauce, fire grilled asparagus, smashed sweet potatoes begin the meal with “The Longest Table signature soup.” All proceeds go to benefit Primary Healthcare Centers school based programs at Tiger Creek and Gilbert Elementary. To learn more about Primary Healthcare or for questions regarding the event, visit primaryhealthcarecenter.org.
Saturday, Oct. 8
COMMUNITY · The
Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold,
will host its Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m.-noon. Petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, stories, and more.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Ringgold High School Class of 1976 will have it 30th reunion
REUNION ·
Saturday, Oct. 15, at Creek Bend Stables, 469 Arabian Drive, Tunnel Hill, Ga. Cost $20 per person. Mail reservation to: Becky Pierce Swanson, 42 Middle View Drive, Ringgold, Ga. 30736. Check payable to “RHS Class of 1976.” The group will also attend the RHS football game Friday, Oct. 14, and tour the school. For more information contact: Cathy Boger Kellerhals 423-314-4916, Donna Tatum 706-866-0342 or Melissa Clure Helms 423-595-5733.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
CLASSES · North Georgia Healthcare Center (Alzheimer’s Association), 6120 Alabama Highway, in Ringgold will host an
education series of workshops
from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday,
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Know the 10 signs; lunch served) and Tuesday, from 2-3 p.m. (The basics: memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease). No cost, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call 706-9356442 or email smitchell@nghcc.com.
Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Sunday, Oct. 23
CHURCH · New Heights Baptist Church, 158 Ooltewah Ringgold Road, in Ringgold will host a
First Responders Appreciation Day
Sunday, Oct. 23. Service starts at 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and following service around there will be a BBQ with games and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Tuesday, Oct. 25
Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce will host a Showcase Catoosa Business Expo
BUSINESS · The
Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 1-6 p.m. at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold. The event is free to the public and includes shopping, business displays and services exhibits, food tastings provided by local restaurants, silent auction and many exhibitor door prizes. Chamber member booth rental $200; food tasting vendors booth rental $100 and non-member booth rental $400. All vendors must provide an item valued at $50 or more for the Silent Auction. Vendors may also provide a door prize awarded at your booth. Participant booths are one 6 ft. table with one chair and a black table covering. Booth space is limited and on a first come basis. Setup time is from 10 a.m.-noon Oct 25. All vendor booths must remain set up until event ends at 6 p.m.
GENERAL
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.
ARTS · Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School’s Open Studio community art program, under the direction of art teacher Wendy Morgan, offers
a variety of art workshops
on Tuesdays in room 310. Youth classes are from 3:304:30 p.m. Adult classes are from 6-8 p.m. Class fee is $15. Mediums include in depth direction in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, clay, glass and photography and are suitable for budding artists of any age. Payments should be made in advance to LFO Art Club, 1850 Battlefield Parkway, in Fort Oglethorpe with bookkeepers Donna Tatum or Teresa Lingerfelt. Reserve a spot by calling 706-866-0342 or email wmorgan.LFO@ Catoosa.K12.GA.US.
COMMUNITY · Rossville Public Library, 504 McFarland Avenue, will host its
Preschool Ready to R.E.A.D
every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, and songs. Call with questions. 706-866-1368.
Family Movie Night presented by the Fort Oglethorpe Walmart Super Center returns for its second year
· MEETING · The ENTERTAINMENT
and will be held the fourth Saturday in June, July and August with the outdoor movie being shown on Barnhardt Circle’s polo field in Fort Oglethorpe. The movie begins at dark. Bring a lawn chair or blankets. Concessions will be available. Movie and parking are free. The Walmart Foundation’s community grant program provides for this wholesome family entertainment. For more info visit fortotourism.org or call the 6th Cavalry Museum at 706-861-2860.
EDUCATION · The
Catoosa County board of education has open board meetings
at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) in the boardroom at the central office of Catoosa County Public Schools, 307 Cleveland Street, in Ringgold. Public participation is scheduled from 6-6:30 p.m. Work sessions are the Thursday before the first Tuesday (unless otherwise indicated). All meetings are open to the public.
COMMUNITY · The Northwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking
volunteers to do disaster work, office administration and community outreach
at health fairs and other events in Chattooga, Dade, Catoosa, Gordon, Murray, Walker, Whitfield counties. Training will be provided. For more information, call 706-728-3408 or visit redcross.org/nwga.
COMMUNITY· The
Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, has a with a variety of events on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. The first Tuesday is
second
teen program game night, the teen advisory group meeting, crafting,
Tuesday is
third Tuesday is fourth Tuesday is
and when there are fifth Tuesdays, each month will host a special event. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
COMMUNITY· The
movie night Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, hosts at 11 a.m. Join in for stories, songs and fun. For more information, call 706-965-3600. COMMUNITY· The
morning story time Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold,
hosts a library knitting and crochet group
Mondays at 3 p.m. Staff will be present to help beginners. No supplies provided by library. For more information, call 706-965-3600.
COMMUNITY· The
Catoosa County public library,
108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold,
hosts a bead crafting group
on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Staff will be present to help beginners. Some supplies will be available for practicing your beading. For more information, call 706965-3600.
CHURCH ·
Cowboy Church Of Lafayette,
196 County Line Road, in Rock Spring, Ga., offers a
free hot meal on the first Tuesday of each month,
from 5-7 p.m. For more information, call 423-596-7227. CLUB ·
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.
COMMUNITY ·
Pruitt Health Hospice
is looking for Christian people of vision and empathy who wish to volunteer and make a difference in their community one person at a time. As a hospice volunteer, you will receive training and support for your role in helping those with life-limiting illness to have quality of life during life’s cycle most sacred stage. Help others through companionship, reading, sharing and other small tasks. If you have a heart for others and wish to be of service, please contact Rickie Watters at 706-602-9546 or by e-mail at Rwatters@pruitthealthhospice.
COMMUNITY · Lighthouse Foster Care, Inc., 35 Mountain Street, Ringgold, is
seeking foster parents
for all types of children including medically fragile and sibling groups. Tax-free compensation. Free training. Call 706-937-4236.
COMMUNITY · Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction, Narconon is available to help. Call for a
free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs.
Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution. com. MEETING ·
offers hope, help and healing from addictions, compulsive behaviors and life challenges. Based on the proven principles of the 12-Steps. 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, 7484 Nashville Street, Ringgold. Details at RecoveryAtRinggold.com or 706-935-4777.
COMMUNITY · The
at Ringgold Recovery Boynton Lions Club
meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Boynton United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Dinner catered by the Dinner Bell is $6.50 and annual membership dues are $21 per quarter. For information call 423-321-2481.
COMMUNITY 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 423595-7109 or Taire Pulver at 423-227-7720.
COMMUNITY · The
Northwest Georgia Master Gardeners meet
at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Walker County Ag Center, 10052 Highway 27, in Rock Spring. Its mission is to stimulate and share the love and knowledge of gardening. Each month a program is presented on a topic relevant to gardening in the area. Attendees do not have to be a master gardener to attend. For more information, contact Ivana at lavendernrustherbs@ gmail.com; Linda at lindac576@gmail.com or the Walker County extension service at 706-638-2548.
COMMUNITY · Melva Floyd, volunteer coordinator for
is seeking volunteers. Volunteers help others as good neighbors providing friendship and doing small tasks. Enjoy the privilege of sharing in your local area. You will receive training that is personal and flexible to your schedule. Call 706-602-9545 or 800-867-7976 for an interview or to get further information.
COMMUNITY · The
Hospice, United Fort Oglethorpe Caring Closet
is at Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe Assisted Living, 14 Town Drive. The Caring Closet is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. For more information, call 706866-4443 and ask for Tracy or Connor.
COMMUNITY
· Narcotics and Alcoholic’s Anonymous (NA/AA)
meetings are open to the public every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at LaFayette Presbyterian Church, 107 North Main Street. For more information, visit na.org or call 888-479-9696.
COMMUNITY ·
A Suicide Survivors support group
meets the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga in the main dining room. For more information, call Hilda at 697-9432. This group is for surviving family members and friends of those who have died by suicide.
COMMUNITY · Become a foster parent. Earn tax-free compensation. Free training.
Lighthouse Foster Care,
706-937-4236.
Lookout Mountain CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
COMMUNITY ·
needs volunteers to advocate for the best interest of the abused and neglected children of Catoosa, Dade, and Walker Counties who are in foster care. CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the Juvenile Court Judges. For more information, contact Kristie Taylor at lmcasa.ktaylor@yahoo.com or 423-362-1834.
COMMUNITY · The
Friends of the Catoosa County Library have used books for sale
daily in the Friends’ Nook at the library. Hardbacks cost $1, paperbacks cost 50 cents. The library is at 108 Catoosa Circle (Benton Place campus off Battlefield Parkway)