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and a donut $1.25. Presented by Simply Senior’s Activity Group.

COMMUNITY · The city of LaFayette and Downtown Development Authority will host the

fifth annual Reindeer Run

Saturday, Dec. 3. Racers kick off at Joe Stock Memorial Park in LaFayette at 9 a.m. This is a family-friendly event with Santa, elves, hot chocolate and more. Reindeer antlers will be on sale before the race for $1. The money raised goes to fund the 13th annual LaFayette Shop with a Cop/Firefighter program. Local police and firefighters take 30 to 40 kids shopping for Christmas presents for themselves and their families. The event includes a ride to the Walmart store in a fire truck. Early registration will be open through Saturday, Nov. 26. Individual registration is $25 and teams of five cost $100. The cost after Nov. 26, is $30 for the individual registration and $125 for teams. There will be awards for first, second and third place in race categories. For more information call 423-708-4298. Register on the city of Lafayette’s website cityoflafayettega. org under reindeer run or go to lafayettereindeerrun. itsyourrace.com.

Sunday, Dec. 4

29th annual Catoosa County Toy Run

will be Sunday, Dec. 4, (rain date Dec. 11). As in years past, the group will meet at 1503 LaFayette Road, in front of Big Lots in Fort Oglethorpe at 2 p.m. and leave at 2:30 p.m. on the run to the Ringgold High School. Those who would like to donate a gift, but are unable to attend the run may leave the gift at First Volunteer Bank in Ringgold or Fort Oglethorpe.

Tuesday, Dec. 6

ENTERTAINMENT · The Boynton Lions Club of Ringgold and the Ringgold Convention and Visitors Bureau will host

the Classic Christmas Movies at the Ringo Theater

Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Ringgold Depot. Ice Age A Mammoth Christmas and How the Grinch that Stole Christmas begins at 6 p.m. The Bishop’s Wife starring Cary Grant and Loretta Young begins 8 p.m. Free tickets are provided at the door while they last. Donations to support the efforts of the Boynton Lions Club in Catoosa County are welcome. For more information about the event, call Main Street Manager at 706-935-3061.

Friday, Dec. 9

COMMUNITY · To promote the

second annual Robert Hitchcox Memorial Blood Drive,

the Blood Assurance mobile unit will be at Ridgeland High School Friday, Dec. 9, from 1-6 p.m. and at LaFayette High School Friday, Dec. 16, from 1-6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10 Christmas at the Colonnade,

· COMMUNITY · The COMMUNITY

264 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold will be Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Event includes craft vendors for those last minute gifts or treat yourself to some of the beautiful items for sale. Santa will be coming from 2-6 p.m. Make sure the kids have their lists ready and a big smile for a picture to remember the occasion. Bring the kids or grandkids and enjoy the Christmas movie, “The Muppets Christmas Carol” in the theatre from 6-8 p.m. Free entrance to the

Head Start, Pre-K and Early Head Start Program is taking applications

SCHOOLS · The

for the 2016-2017 school year. Head Start, Pre-K and Early Head Start is an incomebased program that serves children ages 6 weeks through 4 years. Services to families include: free child care; free breakfast and lunch for enrolled children; qualified teaching staff; and parent involvement activities. Special consideration is given to children who are disabled or homeless. Call: 706-861- 1831 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

COMMUNITY ·

The Family Crisis Center is seeking volunteers to play with children one night a week.

You must be 18 years old and undergo a background check. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on these children and provide some much needed help and support to the family members caring for these kids. The Family Crisis Center of Walker, Dade, Catoosa, and Chattooga Counties helps families live abuse free and is supported in part through donations to the shelter and the thrift stores. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer of if you need more information about the Family Crisis Center contact Kristy Lawson at klawsonatfccwdcc.org or call 706-375-7180. COMMUNITY ·

, a non-profit children’s ministry, meets Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at 108 Wither Street, in LaFayette. Activities include a free hot meal, Bible study, activities and games. Six bus routes run within the city limits. For more information call 706-639-3234 or 423602-1046.

RECREATION · Get in touch with Rock City’s German heritage during the 11th annual

Saturdays and Sundays in October from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $22.95 adult/$12.95 child (ages 3-12). Rock City Square will be transformed for a celebration of harvests and fall foliage. This premiere autumn celebration includes live German music, polka lessons, German food, the Fall Fairy, Ik the Troll King and fun for the whole family. Raptors shows are also live at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m. Join the fun at Rock City as we celebrate and honor our founder Frieda Utermoehlen Carter. Visit seerockcity.com/ rocktoberfest for more information. Rock City is at 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, Ga.

MEETING · The

4 Christ Rocktoberfest Catoosa County Historical Society meets Kids

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 706935-5232.

ARTS ·

LakeviewFort 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 3:30-4:30 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 706-8660342 or email wmorgan. LFOatCatoosa.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.

COMMUNITY · An

exhibit on mining in northwest Georgia is on display at the Welcome Center

across from the Marsh House on N. Main Street, in LaFayette. Coal and iron ore mining provided many jobs in the 20th century in this area. Open to the general public Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:303:30 p.m.

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,

hosts a bead crafting group

on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Some supplies will be available for practicing your beading. At 3 p.m. it

hosts a library knitting and crochet group.

No supplies provided by library. Staff will be present to help beginners for both events. For more information, call 706965-3600.

COMMUNITY· The

Catoosa County public library,

108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, has a kids crafts Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and a teen program with a variety of events at 4:30 p.m. The first Tuesday is game

second Tuesday

night, the teen advisory group meeting, crafting, movie

is Tuesday is fourth Tuesday is

and when there are fifth Tuesdays, each month will host a special event. For more information, call 706965-3600.

COMMUNITY· The

night Catoosa County public library,

108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, hosts

with Ms. Shannon Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Join in for stories, songs and fun. For more information, call 706965-3600.

COMMUNITY· The

time Catoosa County public library,

108 Catoosa Circle, in Ringgold, hosts a Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 706965-3600. CHURCH ·

Club

third

morning story

Library Lego 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.

SCHOOLS · The Family Resource Agency of North Georgia announced the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.

The same meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled children at Rock Spring Head Start/ Early Head Start, 343 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring, Ga., and will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should write immediately to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800795-3272 or 202-720-6382. Contact Paula Bacon at 706-861-0105 for more information.

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 lifelimiting 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 706602-9546.

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 706-9374236.

RECREATION ·

Community donation Yoga class

at City Club Fitness, 109 LaFayette Square, LaFayette, meets Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Donations benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Donate what you can $1+. For information, call 706639-3491.

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 423-3212481.

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 423-5957109 or Taire Pulver at 423-227-7720.

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 706602-9545 or 800-867-7976 for an interview or to get further information.

COMMUNITY · The

Hospice, 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,

4236.

United

706-937-

COMMUNITY · All Liberty Tax offices are collections sites for

Cell Phones for Soldiers

and anysoldier. com. People can drop off used cell phones, which gives American soldiers the chance to talk to loved ones. For more information, visit anysoldier.com, or call the local Liberty Tax office.

COMMUNITY ·

Lookout Mountain CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

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.ktayloratyahoo. com or 423-362-1834.

COMMUNITY · The

Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance,

Northwest Georgia Chapter 12, LaFayette, is accepting new members. The nonprofit organization performs services for veterans, military personnel and the community, including an annual barbecue on Armed Forces Day. Both male and female veterans are welcome to join. Members may have served in any branch of the military and do not need to have served combat duty. For more information or to become a member, contact Ed at 423-6370304, Carol at 423-2558121, or Van at 706-6395623.

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) in Ringgold.