CALENDAR

Wednesday, March 15

RECREATION · 2017 spring wildflower hikes at Cloudland Canyon State Park from 10 a.m. -noon) Longer days, warmer weather and colorful blooms are sure signs of spring’s arrival. To celebrate the season, Georgia State Park rangers are hosting a series of guided wildflower walks that provide a close look at blooms such as Canada Violet, Trout Lily, Wild Azalea, Spring Beauty, Foamflower, Trillium, Indian Pink and Buckeye. The walk will be repeated at the same time on Saturday, March 18, and Monday, March 20.

Thursday, March 16

MEETING · The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 16. This public meeting will take place at the Gordon COunty Agricultural Service Center, 1292 state Highway 53 Spur, S.W., in Calhoun.

COMMUNITY · The LaFayette-Walker County Library, 305 Duke St., in LaFayette, offers a crochet and knitting club every first and third Tuesday and Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This self-directed group offers support, learning and networking opportunities for all who wish to learn or are experienced.

Friday, March 17

ENTERTAINMENT · “Irish Courage” at the Mars Theatre in Lafayette is a foot stomping great time. Based on the classic “Playboy of the Western World”, Back Alley Productions transports you to the emerald isle with show stopping traditional Irish music and a compelling story that will have you on your feet. The play continues this week and through March 28 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30.p.m.

Saturday, March 18

ENTERTAINMENT · The world-traveled Harlem Ambassadors bring their fun-loving comedy basketball show to Ringgold High School at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, when they take on the locally as-sembled Ringgold Locomotives team comprised of city officials, city employees, local celebrities, and former athletes in a fund raiser for the Ringgold Downtown Development Authority. Tickets are $10 general admission, free for children ages four and under, and available at Ringgold City Hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, email Rhonda Johnson at rjohnsonrch@gmail.com, or call 706-935-3061.

ENTERTAINMENT · The Friends of the Gordon-Lee Mansion will open the Mansion for tours on March 18, and 25 from noon until 2 p.m. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum will operate the Chickamauga Turn on these Saturdays and the Mansion will be open for tours. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Gordon-Lee Mansion, a 501c3 organization, for preservation efforts. Admission is $5 adults and $1 for 12 and under. Contact the Friends at 423-488-0861 or on Facebook for more information.

COMMUNITY · The 19th annual GraduRun 5K will be held March 18 at First Volunteer Bank, Ringgold Branch. Race starts at 8 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Communities In Schools of Catoosa County, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support helping them to achieve in school and life. A school drop-out costs our community over $292,000 in unrealized earning potential.

CHURCH · New Bethel Baptist Church invites the public to a 7 p.m. singing on Saturday, March 18 that features. Ken Hicks & Testimony. The church is Ringgold at 1635 Salem Valley Road.For additional information call Nelson at 706-965-2778.

Sunday, March 19

EDUCATION ·The Walker County Historical Society will meet on Sunday, March 19, 2017, as part of the annual Scholarship Reception at the Marsh House, 2-3:00 pm. Donations to the Scholarship Fund will be received, and Clayton Bell Scholarship students will describe their projects for 2016 and 2017 working as volunteers at the Marsh House in historic preservation. The public is invited to attend. The Marsh House is located diagonially across the street from Food City in LaFayette.

CHURCH · The Gospel Soulseekers will perform in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 19 at Second Baptist Church. The church is located at 500 W. Main St, in LaFayette.For more information call 706-638-2732.

Monday, March 20

EDUCATION · The regular meeting of the Walker County Board of Education will be held on March 20, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the Walker