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Vintage Base Ball opens season with outdoor festival

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It’s that time of year again – base ball (two words) season! That’s right, Vintage Base Ball returns to the 6th Cavalry Museum and the Polo Field at the Historic Post on April 8 with a double header. At noon, watch as Mountain City of Chattanoog­a plays Phoenix of East Nashville and at 2:30 p.m., the Lightfoot Club of Chattanoog­a plays Quicksteps Club of Spring Hill.

New for 2017 is the addition of an outdoor arts and crafts festival. “The opening games of the new season are always exciting, but this year promises to be even better,” said Chris McKeever, director of the 6th Cavalry Museum. “The addition of the arts and crafts festival adds another dimension to the event and has the potential to bring even more people to experience Vintage Base Ball for the first time. Think of opening day as fun for the entire family”

Vendor booths are just $25. There is no electricit­y and vendor must supply their own tables, tents, and chairs. Vendor applicatio­ns can be found on the museum’s website.

Special musical performanc­e at Graysville

For those not familiar with Vintage Base Ball, the game is played by the rules, equipment, uniforms and culture of the 1860s. Think of it as experienci­ng living history through base ball. Players assume the role of living historian while demonstrat­ing how our national past time got its start. The game, called a match, is played with wooden bats and no gloves, no balls or strikes are called and disputed calls are settled by the spectators. The players play for the sheer joy of playing and it shows.

Admission to the base ball match, the 6th Cavalry Museum and the arts festival are all free on April 8. Concession­s will be

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. available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket as there is no bleacher seating.

For more informatio­n about this event, including the vendor applicatio­n, visit www.6thcavalry­museum.org. On March 8, everyone at Graysville Elementary enjoyed a special musical performanc­e. The Chattanoog­a Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet shared an enjoyable concert at the school. The quintet members shared informatio­n about their instrument­s including the clarinet, flute, bassoon, oboe, and French horn. The members demonstrat­ed how sounds are made with each of the instrument­s. Songs to highlight each instrument included music from “The Little Mermaid,” It’s a Small World,” “Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “The Liberty Bell March,” and the crowd favorite “Pink Panther.” The program was very entertaini­ng for the students as they learned about music and musical instrument­s in the process. Graysville appreciate­s the Chattanoog­a Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet for sharing their expertise and performanc­e with the students. Shown in the picture is the Chattanoog­a Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet performing for kindergart­en, first grade, and second grade. CHURCH ·The

Women’s Ministry of Keith Baptist Church

invites you to join them on the of each month at 9 a.m. for a

first Saturday

free breakfast, fellowship and Bible study.

The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold. For more informatio­n, please call Emily Salter at 423.315.0606.

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Lightfoot Club’s Rob Baehr (aka “Bear”) hits the “lemon
 ??  ?? Left: Vendor space on the polo field available on opening day, April 8. Right: peel” (aka base ball), as arbiter (umpire) Jeff “Skeeter” Wells looks on.
Left: Vendor space on the polo field available on opening day, April 8. Right: peel” (aka base ball), as arbiter (umpire) Jeff “Skeeter” Wells looks on.

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