CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 7

MEETING · Commissioner Shannon Whitfield will conduct a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 North U.S. Highwya 27 in Rock Spring. The topic for discussion of the proposed $106 million Canyon Ridge Resort development atop Lookout Mountain. Whitfield and Walker County Development Authority chairman Robert Wardlaw will be on hand to answer questions about this economic growth opportunity.

Friday, June 9

CAMP · Camp New Dawn, a small faith-based camp in southwest Walker County is accepting registrations for summer sessions: Grades 4-5 for June 11-16; Grades 6-8 for June 18-23; Grades 9-12 Adventure week for June 25-30; Grades 1-3 for July 5-7; Sports camp, grades 1-13 for July 9-14; Civil War Camp for familes and campers grades 4-12. Special financial assistance for grandparents raising grandchildren and low income families. Check out the website: www. campnewdawnga.org. Register today. Call 706-539-2235 for more information.

Saturday, June 10

REUNION · LaFayette High School Class of 1957 will hold its 60th reunion on Saturday, June 10, from noon to 4 p.m.at “Sweet P’s” (formerly Trion Tavern) at 205 Central Ave. in Trion. For more information, contact Karen Hart at 706-397-8521 or Maxie Westbrook at 706-3751030.

CHURCH · New Fellowship Baptist Church, 3833 Salem Valley Road, Ringgold, will hold Vacation Bible School June 10 from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 706-944-1165.

COMMUNITY · TriState Jubilee Gospel singing in downtown LaFayette at Max Stoker Park, June 10, 5-9 p.m. Bring a covered dish. Admission is free. Hosted by Richard Moore.

Sunday, June 11

CHURCH · Pure Heart will be singing at Kensington Church of God, 85 Halls Mill Road in Chickamauga, on Sunday June 11 at 6 p.m. For more info call 423-315-1544.

CHURCH · Ordained Ministries will be in concert at Keith Baptist Church on Sunday, June 11, at 10:30 a.m. as part of the church’s homecoming services. Following the service, a covered dish dinner will be served in the church’s fellowship hall. The community is encouraged to attend. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Tunnel Hill. For more information, please contact Jeff Greer at 423-400-8761.

Tuesday, June 13

CLASSES · Edward Jones financial advisor Rob Looney will conduct two seminars for youngsters concerning money. These “Money as you Grow” seminars will be held in the Chickamauga Public Library on Tuesday, June 13. The first session, at 11 a.m., is for 5-8 year olds. The second session, for 9-12 year olds, begins at noon. The library is located at 306 Cove Road, across the street from Gordon Lee High School.

Thursday, June 15

COMMUNITY · Donate blood, save three lives. Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Jackson Realty in LaFayette will host a Blood Assurance blood drive from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 15. Participants will receive a snack, t-shirt andbe entered into drawing to win a fabulous recliner &

vacation getaway.Walkins are welcome, but appointments are given first priority. To sign-up for blood drive, please call 706-639-4663 or visit bloodassurance.org

BUSINESS ·The Georgia Department of Labor’s LaFayette Career Center will help ResCare HomeCare, Inc., a nursing and residential care company, recruit 15 employees to work in private homes in Catoosa and Walker counties. The company is recruiting certified nursing assistants (CNAs), personal care givers, sitters and homemakers. All applicants must be at least 18 years old. Training will be provided, so no previous work experience is necessary. The recruitment will be held on Thursday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the career center located at 200 West Villanow St. in LaFayette. A similar recruitment for the company was held on May 4. For more information about the recruitment, contact the GDOL’s LaFayette Career Center at 706638-5525.

Saturday, June 17

COMMUNITY · The West Armuchee Community Center is hosting a Night in the Park from 5 -9:30 p.m. on June 17. There will be concessions, a bounce house, games, live music and fireworks.

COMMUNITY · The Cedar Grove Community Club meets every third Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Community Center on W. Cove Road. Everyone is invited.

CHURCH · New Bethel Baptist Church

will hold a singing Saturday, June 17, at 7 p.m. featuring The Webb Sisters from Jasper, Tenn. The churcah is located at 1635 Salem Valley Road in Ringgold.

COMMUNITY · The Friends of the GordonLee Mansion will open the antebellum mansion for summer tours from Memorial Day until Labor Day on each Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact the Friends at 423 488 0861.

Monday, June 19

CHURCH · Keith Baptist Church invites the community to their Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School June 19-23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day. With a theme of Searching the Visible - Discovering the Invisible, classes are available for all ages nursery to adult. Snacks are provided each night, ending with a BBQ on Friday. The church is located at 1573 Keith Road in Tunnel Hill, Georgia. For more information, please contact Jeff Greer at 423-400-8761.

CHURCH · Revival at Kensington Church of God, 85 Halls Mill Road, Chickamauga, with Randall Abbott, of Arkansas, preaching June 19-23 (Monday - Friday) beginning at 7 p.m. Pastor Dennis Chambers invites everyone. For more info call 423-315-1544.

Friday, June 23

REUNION ·The LaFayette High School Class of 1977 invites members of all LHS classes from 1970 -1979 to a tailgate event on June 23. This gathering will take place at the old high school football field/track from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. and is a time for families to meet and reconnect with their 70s’ classmates. Anyone wanting to participate should RSVP before June 1 to LHS Class of ‘77, P.O. Box 1777, LaFayette, GA 30728. If raining on Friday, this event will be canceled.

Saturday, July 8

REUNION · The Hooper reunion will be Saturday, July 8, beginning at noon at the Hiawassee Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Ga. It will be a covereddish luncheon for relatives of Asolum and Clemmons Hooper and Adolphus Stephens. For more information, call 706-581-2016.

Monday, June 26

COMMUNITY · A fun-filled week for students ages 6-12 is being offered at The Colonnade in Ringgold. Art Camp runs June 2630 during the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day. Campers are to bring a sack lunch, with their name on it, and the camp will provide snacks and beverages. The cost is $150 per camper. Early drop off is available, beginning at 7:30 a.m. for an additional $25. Late pick up, up to 5:30 p.m., is available for an additional $25. Program is limited to the first 100 students to register. Payment must accompany registration. For information call Lora Ogden at 706-935-9000 ext.103.

GENERAL

MEETING · There are AA meetings every Monday 7 p.m. at the Rock Spring United Methodist Church. The church is located at 3477 Peavine Road, Rock Spring. For more info contact 423-6053388 or for complete area times and meeting places, visit AAgeorgia. org.