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from noon until 3 p.m. They are at First Baptist Church of Rossville, 100 Spring Street. Those coming for the first time should call 706-861-5748 during office hours to find out what is necessary to avail themselves of this service.

Thursday, Feb. 16

ENTERTAINMENT · The Colonnade Players, under the direction of James Ogden, Roy Denton and Libby Brashier, are pleased to announce their upcoming performances of “James and the Giant Peach”. You are invited along on this journey to share in a tale that explores friendship and hope. Performances will be held Feb. 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. A matinee will be performed on Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. To purchase reserve seat tickets call the box office at 706935-9000 or check out The Colonnade website at.colonnadecenter.org.

Saturday, Feb. 18

CHURCH · New Bethel Baptist Church will hold a singing Saturday night, Feb. 18, at 7pm featuring Strait Way Singers from Alpharetta , Ga. The church is located at 1635 Salem Valley Road, Ringgold , Ga. Everyone welcome. Call Nelson for more info, 706-965-2778.

CHURCH · The Noble Church of God will host The Sheperd’s, from Sandersville, Ga., for a singing on Saturday, Feb. 18. The church is at 75 Glass Road, LaFayette, and the singing will begin at 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 19

COMMUNITY· 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 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.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

COMMUNITY · Every Tuesday, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., the Rossville Public Library offers Ready to READ programs for youngsters. The library is currently in a temporary facility at the Rossville Recreation Center ( 301 Williams St.) while its McFarland Avenue location is being renovated.

COMMUNITY · The LaFayette-Walker County Library, 305 Duke Street, in