MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Thursday, May 16

♦ Lookout Mountain CASA’S fourth annual Vines & Wines Benefit will be Thursday, May 16, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Magnolia Pines, 332 Lee & Gordon Mill Road. Hors d’oeuvres and a sampling of five wines. A silent auction will also be held. Tickets are $40. To purchase tickets, contact 423-402-0843. Proceeds benefit the Lookout Mountain CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program, which trains and supervises community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children while involved in juvenile court and foster care.

Friday, May 17

♦ Elder’s Ace Hardware at 1105 North Main St. in Lafayette will hold its grand opening May 17-19.

♦ Theatre company Back Alley Productions will bring “Peter Pan” to the stage in Lafayette on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., May 17-25. The show will be performed at the historic Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., Lafayette, Ga. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bapshows.com or at the box office 30 minutes before showtime. Seating is first-come firstserve. For more information, visit www.bapshows.com or call 706-621-2870.

♦ Oakwood Christian Academy’s graduation ceremony will be Friday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Oakwood Baptist Church Sanctuary in Chickamauga.

Saturday, May 18

♦ Foster Mill Drive Baptist Church, 1697 Foster Mill Drive in Lafayette, will hold its spring festival on Saturday, May 18, from 5-8 p.m. The festival will include games and food for kids of all ages and adults. For more information, call 423-667-4521.

♦ The annual spring tours at Gordon-lee Mansion in Chickamauga will be Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Chickamauga Downhome Days. The mansion will be decorated in seasonal flowers and greenery. The tours are hosted by the Friends of the Mansion, a 501c3 nonprofit. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Visit the Friends of the Gordon-lee Mansion on Facebook for more information.

♦ Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance, Armed Forces Day, annual barbecue for all veterans, supported by Elks Lodge No. 2018 of Lafayette, on Saturday, May 18, at 204 Homer Cagle Road in Lafayette. Attention all veterans: Bring your family members to the barbecue for a day of food, fun, live music and fellowship. All is free. If you have any questions call James at 423-779-2336 or Carol at 423-255-8121.

♦ Parents and children are invited to an open house for Camp Discovery at Camp Scott Patterson on Saturday, May 18, from 1-3 p.m. The camp is located at 72 Old Mill Lane in Ringgold. For more information, call 706-937-2621 or email ccbaptist@catt.com.

Monday, May 20

♦ Volunteers are needed to raise and lower Memorial Day flags honoring deceased veterans of Catoosa County. Flags will go up Monday, May 20, beginning at 9 a.m. Flags will be taken down Monday, June 3, at 9 a.m. For more information, call Pete Pedigo at 706-866-9089 or Ringgold City Hall at 706-935-3061.

Sunday, May 19

The May monthly meeting of the Walker County Historical Society will be held on Sunday, May 19. It will be the annual mystery tour when the members visit a historic house/ site in Walker County not open to the public. Members and guests will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the parking lot behind the Marsh House off Duke Street, then carpool to the mystery site for a tour by owners of the house. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes. Membership in the Society is $12/ year. For more information, call David Boyle at 706-7642801. Members will note that this meeting is on the third (rather than the fourth) Sunday in order to avoid Memorial Day weekend.

Pine Grove Baptist Church in Ringgold will hold homecoming Sunday, May 19, at 11 a.m. Special singers will be Carolyn Bradford Land and Butch Reeves. Gary Clark is pastor and Ben Castleberry is music director.

Tuesday, May 21

The Georgia Department of Labor is partnering with Tarkett for an upcoming job fair. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 21, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Tarkett Environment Center, 1104 Willowdale Road, Dalton, Ga. Tarkett will be looking to hire experienced lift truck/ hyster drivers. Job seekers interested in attending the event may visit employgeorgia.com to create an account so you can prepare and submit a résumé. Having an Employ Georgia account expedites the interview process. Applicants are encouraged to bring their résumés, driver’s licenses and dress business casual to improve their chances to be hired. Visit dol.georgia.gov to learn more about career opportunities, Employ Georgia and other GDOL services and to connect with us on social media.

CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at Primary Healthcare of Rossville on Tuesday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram between the ages of 35-40. After age 40, a screening mammogram is recommended every year. Any woman who meets these age guidelines and has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months may participate, with or without insurance. For those with insurance, you must bring your insurance card and a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Insurance will be filed for you. If you do not have insurance, you may qualify for financial assistance. The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center partners with the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program and the Susan G. Komen Foundation to provide eligible uninsured and under-insured women with breast and cervical screenings. If an abnormality is discovered, the diagnostic workup is covered and a financial plan is provided for any follow-up care. Women need to know their doctor’s first and last name. To schedule a screening, call 423-495-4040 or 866-5912254. Primary Healthcare of Rossville is located at 205 Jenkins Road, Rossville, Ga.

WREA (Walker Retired Educator Association) will meet Tuesday, May 21, at 11 a.m. in Rock Spring United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall. The program will be the installation of officers.

Monday, May 20

Pure Genius is offering five scholarships for students to attend STEM Summer Camps at its Ringgold facility. All camps offer hands-on experiences for first- through seventhgraders interested in science, technology, engineering, & math (STEM). Camps include Bricktacular Science (May 28-31), Our American Girl Mermaids & Unicorns (June 10-14), Magic Tree House (June 24-28), Wizarding World of Science (July 15-19), and Spy Camp (July 29-Aug. 2). Visit Pure Genius’ website (www.puregenius.guru) to read more about each of the camps and apply online for the scholarship. The scholarship deadline is Monday, May 20.

Wednesday, May 22

On Wednesday, May 22, the new owners and staff of the Champions Club will host an open house, beginning at 6 p.m. This is an opportunity for prospective Champions Club members to hear directly from owners and staff about current and future improvements being done at the Champions Club. The open house will take place in the newly remodeled clubhouse and will feature complimentary snacks and a cash bar. The Champions Club is under new ownership. Many upgrades and improvement are currently underway, including a swimming pool remodel, new course maintenance equipment, and revamping of the greens. Currently, there are new menu items in the Grille, with Friday night dining expected to begin in late May. The open house is free and open to the public. The Champions Club is located at 7502 Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah, Tennessee. For additional information about the Champions Club or the open house, contact Mark Edwards at 317-4958093 or markedwardspr@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 23

Heritage High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. on the Jeff Sims Field at Heritage Stadium.

Ridgeland High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at the University of Tennessee-chattanooga’s Mckenzie Arena.