Easter Sunday, April 16
CHURCH · Lyerly United Methodist cordially invites you to attend our Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. Afterwards stay for a light breakfast buffet. The choir will perform their Easter Cantata “Jesus is Alive!” during the 11 a.m. worship service. The public is invited to this church, at 105 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, GA 30730, for either or both services. For more information please call Pastor Marshall Bryan at 706409-0329.
CHURCH · Spring Revival services will begin at Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church, 600 Mohawk St., Rossville, on Sunday, April 16 and continue through Wednesday, April 19. Sunday services will be held at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m.while week night services will be 7p.m. The Evangelist for the meeting will be Randy Bane from Zirconia, N.C.. Pastor George Pinion and the members extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend. Special music and a nursery will be provided nightly.
CHURCH · Join Keith Baptist Church on Easter Sunday April 16 at 7 a.m. for a Sunrise Service, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. and Easter worship at 11 a.m. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold. For more information, call Jeff Greer at 423.400.8761.
CHURCH · Kensington Church of God, 85 Halls Mill Road in Chickamauga, will host an egg hunt following their Easter Sunday service.
CHURCH · Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church invites everyone to attend an Easter Sunrise worship service at 7 a.m. with breakfast afterwards. The church is located on Trion Highway, south of LaFayette.
Monday, April 17
RECREATION ·From 6-7 p.m. on Monday, April 17, the LaFayette Park and Recreation Department, 638 South Main St., is offering a Cycling 101 course for those new to riding or in need of a refresher course before you hit the road on your bike. This class will cover
the basics of making sure your bike fits you and your riding style as well as how to safely ride on the road and in a group. The preride ABC checklist to ensure your ride is safe with no mechanical issues will be reviewed.. Anyone with questions about whether their bike fits should bring it along for an assessment.This clinic, for ages 14 and up, will be taught by Trey and Julie Smith of Cycle Therapy in Rome.
Tuesday, April 18
COMMUNITY · The Georgia Department of Agriculture will conduct an egg candling class on Tuesday, April 18, at the Gordon County Agriculture Center in Calhoun. Those interested in obtaining an Egg Candler’s certification through this event should contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture at 770-5355955 to sign up for one of the two-hour training sessions. There is no cost for the training but those selling eggs off the farm are required to have an Egg Candling license/ certification. For more information contact the Walker County Extension Service at 706-638-2548
COMMUNITY · The Chickamauga Public Library trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the library on Wednesday, April 19.
COMMUNITY · LaFayette Middle School’s Spring Plant Sale continues until May 12 with the greenhouse being open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Students have worked hard to get plants — vegetable plants, herbs, annuals, perennials, ferns and other hanging basket plants — ready for this annual event. The greenhouse is located behind the school near the softball field. Contact Wendy Matteson, agriculture teacher, for more information at wendymatteson@ walkerschools.org, at www.facebook.com/ lmsffa or calling 423762-6526.
Thursday, April 20
COMMUNITY · Chickamauga Public Library Book Club will meet from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, to discuss an entertaining and thought provoking read. Extra copies of the book-of-the-month
are available at the library located at 306 Cove Road. For more information, visit www.chrl.org or call 706-375-3004.
Friday, April 21
COMMUNITY · Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center’s 30th Annual Native Plant Sale will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 21 - 22. Purchasing a plant from this sale earns receive free admission to the 317 acres of Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center.For additional call 423-8211160 or email sphilips@ reflectionriding.org
ENTERTAINMENT · Back Alley Productions is set to perform the Aaron Sorkin classic “A Few Good Men” at the Mars Theatre. The theater is located at 117 N Chattanooga St., LaFayette. Performances are set for Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., through April 22. Tickets can be purchase online at BAPshows.com or inperson at the box office. Visit BAPshows.com/ season-passes.html for information on season passes.
Saturday, April 22
EDUCATION · At 2 p.m, on Saturday, April 22, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to attend a special two-hour car caravan tour of Chickamauga Battlefield exploring the battle’s sensory history. Thisranger-led tour will visit several locations within the battlefield exploring what participants of the battle heard, touched, smelled, tasted, and saw in 1863. Please remember to dress appropriately for weather conditions and to bring a bottle of water.
ENTERTAINMENT · Dahlonega’s Bear on the Square Mountain Festival has announced a strong lineup for its 21st annual event, scheduled Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, in and around the town’s Historic Public Square. For details about this festival celebrating the culture of the Southern Appalachians through the presentation of music, traditional craft and folkways — including the complete lineup and more information about performers and artists, schedules and updates between now and the event, visit www.
bearonthesquare.org.
Monday, April 24
COMMUNITY · The LaFayette-Walker County Public Library trustees will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 24, at the library.
Tuesday, April 25
COMMUNITY · The Rossville Public Library’s board of trustees will meet at the library at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24.
Thursday, April 27
BUSINESS ·Meet your next customer at the Walker County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo, sponsored by CHI Memorial, on Thursday, April 27 from 3 - 5 p.m at the Walker County Civic Center.An after hours event, sponsored by Cohutta Banking Company, will follow from 5 - 7 p.m.The public is invited to attend this special event at no cost. For more information, call 706- 375-7702.
COMMUNITY · The Cherokee Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 27, at the LaFayette-walker County Public Library at 4:30 p.m.
MEETING · Walker County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting at the Dari Dip Restaurant, 302 W. Villanow Street in LaFayette, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 27. Early arrivers may order dinner. Workshop content will start by 6 p.m. when Wendy Davis, a grass roots organizer and city council member from Rome, delivers a program titled “How to run for public office and win.” No preregistration necessary.
Friday, April 28
COMMUNITY · Former Gordon Lee High School band members are invited to participate in an alumni band, which will perform at halftime of this year’s Gordon Lee-Trion Alumni Football Game on April 28 at Trion High School. GLHS band director Burt Haynes said there will be two rehearsals for the alumni band. They will be held on April 13 and April 20 at 7 p.m. at the GLHS band room. For more information, log on to glband.org or contact Haynes at burt.haynes@ glschools.org.
Saturday, April 29
COMMUNITY · Chattanooga Doll Club will hold a Doll Show and Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Admission is $5 for adults; children
under 12 get in free. The event will be held at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold. From I-75 exit at 350, proceed west on Battlefield Parkway; turn right at second stop light on Old Mill Road. For show and dealer information contact Jane Heavener, 706-965-6031, mjheavener@cat.com. The show will feature antique, Barbie, GI Joe, artist dolls, fashion dolls, composition, hard plastic, doll books.
CHURCH · The Men’s Ministry of Keith Baptist Church invites you to join them on Saturday April 29 at 9 a.m. for Men’s Witness Training. Breakfast will be provided. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold. For more information, please call Dustin Salter at 423.827.2930.
COMMUNITY · Join us at Clark Park, located on Robin Road in Ringgold, on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Communities In Schools Duck Derby. There will be activities, food, entertainment, craft vendors, and more. Ducks will go in the water at 1 p.m. To buy a duck, visit ciscatoosa. org.
Sunday, April 30
CHURCH · Join Keith Baptist Church on Sunday April 30 at 11 a.m. for their 5th Sunday Singing. Featured artists will be The Heritage Quartet. A pot luck dinner will follow the service. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Ringgold. For more information, call Jeff Greer at 423.400.8761.
CHURCH · There will be a Pastor and Wife ( Dennis and Kay Chambers) Appreciation Service at Kensington Church of God 85 Halls Mill Road, Chickamauga on Sunday April 30 at 11 a.m. There will be a meal afterward. Everyone is welcome to come as they are.
Thursday, May 4
COMMUNITY · The 2017 Annual Walker County Chamber Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 4, at the LaFayette Municipal Golf Course. Participants will be treated to a catered lunch starting at 11:30 a.m., and tee time will mark the beginning of the tournament at 12:30 p.m. For information or registration contact the Chamber at 706-3757702 or online at info@ walkercochamber.com
CHURCH · The Northwest GeorgiaGreater Chattanooga Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Planning
Team invites area spiritual leaders to a pastors’ noon luncheon on Thursday, May 4, at the Ruths Chris Steak House, Embassy Suites in Chattanooga. The purpose of these events is to inform area ministers about the more than 3 millionmembers strong Christians United for Israel organization and how it relates to current issues regarding Israel. The luncheons are open to all pastors in Northwest Georgia, Greater Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee. With a prior reservation, there is no charge for pastors to attend. Reservations can be made by calling Margaret Bean at 423645-1552.
Friday, May 5
CHURCH · First Baptist Church, 2645 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, will hold its annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m on Friday, May 5, and from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. Sale items will include furniture, household items, appliances, linens, electronics, yard tools, handbags, clothing and shoes. Baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds from this event support missions and other important outreach efforts by the church. For additional information, call the church office at 706-8660232.
Saturday, May 6
COMMUNITY · Petsense will hold an Adopt A-Thon at its Fort Oglethorpe store, located at 2039 Battlefield Parkway , from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6,
CHURCH ·The Women’s Ministry of Keith Baptist Church invites you to join them on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. for a 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.
Monday, May 15
CHURCH · At 7 p.m. on Monday, May 15, Franklin Graham will conduct an Evangelistic Crusade at Coolidge Park in Chattanooga. All churches in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Andrea J. Wright at 704-401-2192 or ajwright@bgea.org.