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. Applicants must be 18 or older. Training is 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. in the career center at 200 West Villanow St. in LaFayette. . For more information call 706638-5525.
Saturday, June 17
RECREATION · Sunset strolls to Sunset Point are conducted at 5 p.m. every Saturday through November at Cloudland Canyon State Park. Take a stroll with a park ranger to one of the park’s best kept secrets. Enjoy views of Trenton, Lookout Valley, Sand Mountain and more while the sky turns colorful at sunset. Meet at the West Rim Access parking lot for this. 45-minute program. Start time varies according to time of sunset. Inquire for specific time at visitor center. $5 parking. Call 706-657-4050 for more information..
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.
RECREATION · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga offer a 2.5 hour bicycle tour of the Chickamauga Battlefield on Saturday, June 17. The ride begins at the visitor center and will be at a leisurely-paced historical ride. NPS rangers will talk about the history of the battlefield while Outdoor Chattanooga staff and volunteers provide ride leadership and support. Bring your own bike or reserve a free loaner (minimum height is 5 foot) at no charge by calling 706866-9241. Ride length is less than four miles on flat to moderately-hilly terrain. All participants are required to wear helmets.