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servant Susan Darling. The award will be granted to Walker County high school seniors, supporting them in their efforts to improve the community through their continued education. An award of $500 will be made to a senior from each public high school in Walker County. Any graduating senior enrolled in a public high school in Walker County (LaFayette High, Ridgeland High, and Gordon Lee High) is eligible to apply. The application involves submitting an essay of at least 300 words titled: “What I plan to do to make Walker County a better place to work, play, and live.” Each applicant must also submit a letter of recommendation from a nonrelative who knows the student’s activities and character. A jury of retired and active teachers will make the selection of winners. Completed applications, with contact information, for the 2023-24 school year should be sent to: Scholarship, Walker County Democrats, PO Box 1769, LaFayette GA 30728 and should be postmarked no later than Friday, April 26. Digital copies of the completed application can be sent as an email attachment to walkercodems@ gmail.com and time-stamped no later than 11:59 p.m., April 26. Winners will be notified by May 5. A representative of Walker Democrats will attend each school’s awards day ceremony to describe the scholarship and present a certificate to the winner. For more information, call 706-764-2801. nity outreach event the third Saturday of each month from 5-8 p.m. This is a free event to the community. Come and enjoy.

The Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Thursday each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the conference room at Peeples Cancer Institute, 1215 Memorial Drive in Dalton. For more information, call 706-226-8966.

The American Legion, William-Napier Post 40 and the Auxiliary Unit 40, meet the third Monday each month. Dinner (free) is at 6 p.m. Meetings start at 7 p.m. Colors are posted by the Ringgold ROTC unit. The meetings are held at the American Legion Post located at 5956 US Highway 41, Ringgold. For more information call 706-965-9200 or email americanlegionpost40ringgold@gmail.com.

Parents have two options of attending a Parent Support Group hosted by Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) in Dalton. These groups meet the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Southern Magnolia room on the lower level of the facility (1201 Burleyson Road). For the video call option, visit www.bit.ly/asciparentgroup. RSVP by calling 706-226-8911.

Walker County African American Museum and Cultural Center at 309 N. Main St. in LaFayette features graphic and interactive exhibits highlighting the history and culture of African Americans of the Lookout Mountain Judicial District, with emphasis on Walker County but includes Catoosa, Chattooga and Dade counties. The center is open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additional times by appointment; call 706-6701165. Email: wcaahaa@yahoo. com. Website: www.walkercountyafricanamerican.com. Facebook: “Walker County, Georgia African American Museum and Memorial Park.”

Al-Anon Family Group meets on Sundays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1201 Cross St. in Fort Oglethorpe.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., with weigh-ins from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Harbor Lights Baptist Church, 600 Crane St., LaFayette. Have fun while losing those extra pounds. For more information, call 423432-0520.

The NWGA Baptist Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until noon at Second Baptist Church, 500 West Main Street, LaFayette.

Lookout Mountain CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) needs volunteers to advocate for the best interest of the abused and neglected children of Catoosa, Dade, Walker and Chattooga counties who are in foster care. CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the juvenile court judges. For more information, email Annice Goodwin at lookoutmtncasa@gmail. com or call 423-402-0843.

The local board of EFSP (Emergency Food Shelter Program) of Walker County consists of nonprofit agencies within Walker County that work toward assisting Individuals and Families With Children with Food, Shelter, Household Assistance, Counseling, and much more. EFSP of Walker County is part of the national board of EFSP in Virginia. Any agency within Walker County desiring to be a part of the local board to receive federal funds please contact Tanya Nave at 706996-8150 or Denise Jackson at 404-234-7211.

Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction, Narconon is available to help. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com. The opiate epidemic is an ongoing issue that doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. Fentanyl is being laced in drugs, including marijuana, in order to get the consumer addicted and returning to the supplier for more. Pills are being sold as if they are produced by a legal manufacturer when they are in fact pressed Fentanyl pills. People are overdosing and dying due to the intense potency of Fentanyl. It is important to seek help before it’s too late and you buy and consume a lethal dose of Fentanyl. If you or a loved one are struggling with Fentanyl addiction, reach out for help as soon as possible. We can help you get your life back on track and learn to live a drug-free life. To learn more about the growing opiate epidemic, visit: https://www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/ how-fentanyl-is-acceleratingthe-opioid-epidemic.html. Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals: 1-800-431-1754.

The Rossville Downtown Development Authority

generally meets the first Tuesday each month at 8 a.m. at the Rossville Public Library.

The Catoosa County Democratic Party generally meets the third Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to www. catoosadems.org or contact Greg Bentley at Gbentley61@ gmail.com.

Open Bible Full Gospel Church, 2803 Ga. Highway 151 in LaFayette, invites the public to worship on Sundays: Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning service at 11 a.m., and night service at 5 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of Fort Oglethorpe meets each Friday at noon at Park Place Restaurant in Fort Oglethorpe. To learn more about the club, visit its Facebook page (Fort Oglethorpe Kiwanis).

Chickamauga & Chattanooga Civil War Roundtable meets monthly to discuss the complex history of the Civil War and Reconstruction period. Meetings are the first Thursday each month at 7 p.m. Zoom meetings for now. Reputable historians/authors for each meeting. Email address: cccwrtable@gmail.com. Facebook group: Chickamauga & Chattanooga Civil War Roundtable Group.

Catoosa County Historical Society meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Old Stone Church, Highway 41, in Ringgold. The Old Stone Church is also open for tours Friday-Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 706-935-5232.

Georgia Transparency Coalition meets the third Thursday of each month. Location and guest speakers are announced on our Facebook page each month. GTC is a non-partisan watchdog group committed to fostering transparency, accountability, accessibility, integrity, and the highest ethical standards in government, politics, and law. Open to interested residents in Catoosa, Dade and Walker counties. For information email GeorgiaTransparencyCoalition@gmail.com or call Dean Kelley at 706-866-4656.

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

Southern Lit Book Club

meets at Caffeine Addicts, 7819 Nashville Street in Ringgold, the last Tuesday each month at 5 p.m. For more information, call Donna Greeson at 706-935-2810.

Join Foster Mill Drive Baptist Church in LaFayette for worship. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., with classes for all ages. The 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.

Lee’s Chapel Community Church located at 3253 Catoosa Parkway, Tunnel Hill, holds Sunday services at 2 p.m.

The Catoosa County Historical Society meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Old Stone Church, Highway 41, in Ringgold. The Old Stone Church is also open for tours Friday-Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 706-935-5232.