CALENDAR

Center (5270 GA-157, Rising Fawn); Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Chickamauga Civic Center (1817 Lee Clarkson Road, Chickamauga). (FYI: Five forums have already been held: Monday, Feb. 4, at Cedar Grove Community Center (5395 W Cove Road, Chickamauga); Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Rossville Civic Center (400 McFarland Avenue, Rossville); Monday, Feb. 18, at LaFayette-Walker County Library (305 S Duke Street, LaFayette); Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Center Post Community Center (8125 GA-337, LaFayette.)

Monday, Feb. 25 COMMUNITY •

Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield invites residents to share their ideas to start the New Year. Whitfield is hosting a series of community forums in February to discuss what’s working well today, along with goals and opportunities for the future. Eight forums will take place (six of which have already been held) in different communities across the county, so residents can attend the one that is most convenient for them. Each session begins at 6 p.m. and features a brief introduction, but the majority of each event will consist of public comment and discussion. “Over the past two years, community input has led to enhancements in fire protection, updates to ordinances regulating animals and alcohol, safety upgrades on Nickajack Road, clean-up of blighted property and our annual tire amnesty day, among other improvements,” said Whitfield. “I look forward to hearing about the topics important to folks in Walker County and their thoughts on how we can improve county services.” Community forums will be held at 6 p.m. at the following locations: Monday, Feb. 25, at Mt. Pleasant Community Center (5270 GA-157, Rising Fawn); Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Chickamauga Civic Center (1817 Lee Clarkson Road, Chickamauga).

Tuesday, Feb. 26 CLUB • The Southern Lit Book Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Caffeine Addict in downtown Ringgold. This month’s selection is “The Risen” by Ron Rash.

COMMUNITY • Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield invites residents to share their ideas to start the New Year. Whitfield is hosting a series of community forums in February to discuss what’s working well today, along with goals and opportunities for the future. Eight forums will take place (seven of which have already been held) in different communities across the county, so residents can attend the one that is most convenient for them. Each session begins at 6 p.m. and features a brief introduction, but the majority of each event will consist of public comment and discussion. “Over the past two years, community input has led to enhancements in fire protection, updates to ordinances regulating animals and alcohol, safety upgrades on Nickajack Road, cleanup of blighted property and our annual tire amnesty day, among other improvements,” said Whitfield. “I look forward to hearing about the topics important to folks in Walker County and their thoughts on how we can improve county services.” Community forums will be held at 6 p.m. at the following locations: Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Chickamauga Civic Center (1817 Lee Clarkson Road, Chickamauga).

Friday, March 1

COMMUNITY • Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School’s College and Career Day will be held on Friday, March 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The event offers an opportunity for networking, learning and interaction between businesses, colleges, students, and teachers. For more information, call Bo Campbell at 423-313-4708.

Saturday, March 16

COMMUNITY • Habitat for Humanity of Catoosa County will host Blue Jeans, Bluegrass Americana and Blueprints on Saturday, March 16, at 6 p.m. at The Colonnade at 264 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold. The event is a fundraiser with a goal to raise $30,000 towards the 2019 Habitat House. It will feature a silent auction, Thatcher’s Barbeque dinner, entertainment from Randall Franks and his Hollywood Hillbilly Jamboree, and special volunteer awards. Tickets are $65 each or $500 per table. The event is sponsored by Greater Chattanooga Realtors and RTC. For tickets or more information, call 706861-5858 or visit CatoosaHabitat.org.

GENERAL

MEETING • Chickamauga American Legion Post 217 meets the first Saturday each month at 8 a.m. at West 14th Street in Chickamauga.

CLUB • Southern Lit Book Club meets at Caffeine Addicts, 7819 Nashville Street in Ringgold, the last Tuesday each month at 6 p.m. For more information, call Donna Greeson at 706-935-2810.

CHURCH • Join Foster Mill Drive Baptist Church in LaFayette for worship. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., with classes for all ages. Morning worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday night worship is at 6 p.m. Wednesday night worship is at 7 p.m. For more information, call 423-667-4521.

COMMUNITY • English as a second language classes at Oakwood Baptist Church, Prayer room, 115 Oakwood St., Chickamauga. Wednesday mornings, 8:30-10:30, evenings 6:30-8:30. Childcare provided for evening class.

MEETING • The American Legion, LaFayette Post 339 meets on the third Monday of each month. The meeting is held at 6 p.m. in the Wardlaw-Bible meeting room at the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library . This meeting is open to active and prospective members of The American Legion and their guests.

COMMUNITY • A secure drug drop box is available at the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. Drop boxes are available at the Catoosa County Sheriff’s, Rossville Police and Fort Oglethorpe Police departments.