Wednesday, July 21
Catoosa County Library’s board of trustees will hold its regular quarterly meeting Wednesday, July 21, at 3 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. The library is located at 108 Catoosa Circle, Benton Place Campus, Ringgold.
The joint annual meeting of the Workforce Development Board of Northwest Georgia, the Council of Chief Elected Officials of Northwest Georgia and the Youth Committee will be Wednesday, July 21, at 11 a.m. at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Calhoun.
The Chickamauga Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, July 21, at 4:30 p.m. For the general public to receive an invitation to attend this meeting via Google Meet, send an email to leubanks@ chrl.org.
Monday, July 26
The LaFayette-Walker County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Monday, July 26, at 4 p.m. For the general public to receive an invitation to attend this meeting via Google Meet, send an email to leubanks@chrl.org.
Tuesday, July 27
The Rossville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, July 27, at 4:30 p.m. For the general public to receive an invitation to attend this meeting via Google Meet, send an email to leubanks@chrl.org.
Thursday, July 29
The Cherokee Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 5 p.m. For the general public to receive an invitation to attend this meeting via Google Meet, send an email to leubanks@ chrl.org.
Catoosa Kid’s Day will be Thursday, July 29, from 3-6:30 p.m. at Tiger Creek Elementary School, 134 Rhea McClanahan Drive, Tunnel Hill. The event includes free vision, hearing, dental, and nutritional screenings; immunizations for those who qualify (All are required for school.); parents and children visit booths with free games, activities, school supplies, backpacks and community health information. For more information, call Sandy Matheson at 423-4214092 or mathesons@primaryhealthcarecenter.org. The event is sponsored by Primary Healthcare Centers, Georgia Family Connection and Catoosa County Public Schools.
Saturday, July 31
The city of LaFayette and LaFayette Junior Council are hosting a free showing of “National Treasure” for hometown movie night Saturday, July 31, at 9 p.m. on the square in downtown LaFayette. Bring a lawn chair.
Tuesday, Aug. 3
Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at noon. Nancy Carnevale, developmental pediatrician, will present a program on “Tips for School Success.” Visit the event section on http://Facebook.com/HamiltonCares for live streaming information. For more information, call 706-226-8900.
Saturday, Aug. 7
LIFT Youth Center Inc. will hold its grand opening. More information will be provided closer to the event. The grand opening kicks off LIFT’s normal hours of operation and begins providing Catoosa County 5th-12th graders and their families
On Saturday, Aug. 7,
this much-needed resource.
Sunday, Aug. 8
Walnut Grove Baptist Church’s Revival will be Aug. 8-11. Revival is when God’s people to return to God, God returns to them, and everyone sees the difference. Sunday, Aug. 8, services are 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Services Monday through Wednesday are at 6:30 p.m. Brother Eddy Rushing will preach all services. Come just as you are. Childcare is available during all services. Contact the church at 706638-1388 or pastormike. evans123@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday, Aug. 14
A barbecue fundraiser to benefit Walker County African American museums and parks will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. at Lowell Green Recreational Center, 301 Webb Wheeler Road, LaFayette. The event will feature Wardlaw Lucky Eye Q barbecue, homemade desserts, military art and African American art.
Saturday, Aug. 28
American Legion LaFayette Post 339’s second annual Veterans Legacy Golf Tournament is Saturday, Aug. 28. Registration is at 8 a.m. and tee-off is at 9 a.m. The deadline to register is Aug. 15. The event is at the LaFayette Municipal Golf Course. Price: $75 per player and $300 for a fourperson team. The money raised goes to helping local veterans and the community. For information, contact Alan Kubik at 423903-8038 or by email to polprinz@yahoo.com.
Saturday, Sept. 11
The Walker County African American History and Heritage Museum and Memorial Task Force will host a gospel concert fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 11, at Lowell Green Park, 301 Webb Wheeler Road, LaFayette.
Saturday, Sept. 18
The Friends of the GordonLee Mansion are planning the Blue and Gray Barbecue Contest and Craft Festival on Saturday, Sept. 18. All instructions and applications are at www.FriendsoftheGordonLeemansion. org or email at Friendsglm@ comcast.net. Call 423-4880861 with questions.
Saturday, Sept. 25
The fourth annual Smith & Wesley and Friends New Country 107.9 Benefit Concert presented by the Smith Charitable Endowment is Saturday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Amphitheater at Benton Place, 220 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold. The concert, also featuring Little Texas and Robby Hopkins, benefits several Catoosa County charities that improve literacy, uplift community youth programs, encourage youth athletics while also enhancing the arts. Tickets range from $40t to $125 with special early-bird discounts as low as $25. For more information visit SmithandWesley. com and click on Smith & Wesley and Friends tab. Like the Smith Charitable Endowment on Facebook.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
The Cherokee Area Council is hosting its annual Friends of Scouting luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Col. Mark Tillman, the pilot for Air Force One, will be guest speaker to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The event is by invitation; however anyone can request an invitation by emailing Becky.Mulkey@ scouting.org.