COMMUNITY · The LaFayette High School JROTC will hold a car wash and bake sale (by donation) to benefit the Austin Whitten family from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1929 North Main Street in LaFayette. Austin is a 15-year-old rising sophomore and a three-sport athlete who was seriously injured in a swimming accident earlier this month.
FAMILY ·The Jacob and Barbra Peters family reunion will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church on Ooltewah Ringgold Road. Bring a covered dish and recipes for a family cookbook. Announcements begin at 11 a.m. The reunion is for the descendants of Augustus Peters, Joseph Peters, Lulu Peters Dietz, Ella Peters Reed Jay, Azela Peters Dietz, Adena Peters Stapp, and Edna Peters Jay. For more information, call Shirley Peters Henson at 706-965-3437.
COMMUNITY · Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Chattanooga Track Club will kick off the second annual Run for Miracles during the Market Street Miracle Mile on Saturday, June 23. For more information on the Run for Miracles series, including the Junior Miracle Marathon and Miracle Team and to register, visit runformiracles.org or contact ali.dunn@erlanger.org or call 706-778-3989. To register for the Market Street Miracle Mile, visit active.com. Registration for the Market Street Miracle Mile varies from $10-$15. The deadline to register for this event is June 21.
COMMUNITY · Lyerly United Methodist Church will have a free movie night at 6 p.m. Saturday June 23. The family movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" will be shown. Free refreshments will be served halfway through the movie. All ages are invited. Call Michelle Floyd at 706-676-5645 for more information.
COMMUNITY · Battlefield farmer’s market supporters extend an invitation to “come shake the hands that feed you,” in a family atmosphere, from 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 23. The market will be held at the Walker County Agricultural Center (behind the Walker County Civic Center), 10052 Hwy 27 North in Rock Spring. Market season began April 28 and will run until Nov. 10, with hours on Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon, and Wednesday from 3-6.p.m, rain or shine.
ENTERTAINMENT · “Honk!” will be performed live on stage at The Colonnade in Ringgold. Performances are June 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and June 30 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $11 adult admission, $9 seniors (age 55 and older), $9 students, and $8 for groups of 15 or more. Call 706-935-9000, ext. 103, for more information or visit the website colonnadecenter.org.
ENTERTAINMENT · The musical “Hair” will be performed at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre each weekend through Saturday, July 14. For tickets, call 423-267-8534 or visit theatrecentre.com.
ENTERTAINMENT · “Equus” will be performed Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. June 21-July 1 at the Barking Legs Theatre, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga. Admission costs $10. Patrons must be 18 years old or older with a valid I.D. to attend this show.
COMMUNITY · An Ice Cream Festival at Ruby Falls runs daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. throughout the month of June. Enjoy a selection of Mayfield’s finest ice cream, hand-dipped, with special flavors of the day and free sampling. Ruby Falls is home to the tallest and deepest underground waterfall accessible to the public in the United States. Visit tourubyfalls.com for more information.
Sunday, June 24
COMMUNITY · Kids4Christ, a non-profit, faith-based organization, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 24. Kids4Christ is at 108 West Withers Street in LaFayette.
COMMUNITY · Camp New Dawn in McLemore Cove is registering for All Kids Camp for grades 4-5 offering traditional camp activities, plus photography and overnight campout and Middle School Adventure Camp for grades 6-8, featuring traditional camp activities plus on and off-site adventure programs. A $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve space. Cost for each camp is $250 for overnight or $130 for day camp. Horsemanship is an additional $20. Camps run June 24-29. Please call Jennie at 706-539-2235 or visit www.campnewdawnga.org for more information.
CHURCH · Emanuel Baptist Church will hold a singing at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24. The Hymnsmen Quartet is featured. The church is at 639 South Main in LaFayette. Call 706-638-1751 for more information.
COMMUNITY · Former students of Mountain View Elementary are invited to a reunion starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 24, at the Rossville Pavilion Recreation Center on Ellis Road. Bring memories and a dish for a potluck dinner. For more information on the event’s location, call Rossville City Hall at 706-866-1325 or visit rossvillegagov.us. To RSVP, find the Mtn View Rossville Ga group page on Facebook.
CHURCH · Revival to be held Sunday, June 24, through Sunday, July 1, at Kensington Church of God, 85 Halls Mill Road off Highway 341 (near Chickamauga). Brother Randall Abbott from Arkansas is featured. Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and weekdays at 7 pm. Dennis Chambers is pastor. For more information, call 423-315-1544.
COMMUNITY · The Walker County Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at the site of Fort Cumming with a program on the Cherokee Indian impact in our area, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24. The guest speaker will be Leslie Barker Thomas, vice president of the Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association. Members and guests should meet at the gate to the historic site at the Big Spring (follow Indiana Street to the site from North Main). Bring a folding chair. In case of rain, the meeting will be held at the Marsh House.
RELIGIOUS · Woodstation United Methodist Church will hold vacation bible school from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sunday, June 24, through Thursday, June 28. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 24. The church is at 13185 Alabama Highway (151), south of Ringgold. The program includes a family dinner at 5:45 p.m., followed by Bible lessons, music, games and crafts for children and a study and discussion group for adults.
ENTERTAINMENT · The ZZ Top tribute band, Sharp Dressed Man, will perform at Lake Winnepesaukah’s Jukebox Junction Stage on Sunday, June 24, with shows at 3 and 8 p.m.
CHURCH · Evangelist Dr. Don Boys of Chattanooga will speak during worship services at Ridgeview Baptist Church on Sunday, June 24. Services are at 10 and 11 a.m., and at 6 p.m. Ellen Boys will sing. George Palmer is pastor. The church is at 1002 Magnolia Street in LaFayette.
COMMUNITY · The Tri-States Amateur Radio Club (TSARC) will participate in the nationwide amateur radio Field Day starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, and running for 24 hours through Sunday, June 24, ending at 2 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1 in front of Georgia Northwestern Technical College on Highway 27 in Rock Spring. Field Day is sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) . Amateur radio operators across the nation compete to make as many contacts with other amateurs as possible within a 24-hour period. The event also prepares amateurs for emergency communication situations by allowing them to practice passing information over the radio and to set up in areas where commercial power may not be readily available.
ENTERTAINMENT · “Equus” will be performed Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. June 21-July 1 at the Barking Legs Theatre, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga. Admission costs $10. Patrons must be 18 years old or older with a valid I.D. to attend this show.
COMMUNITY · An Ice Cream Festival at Ruby Falls runs daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. throughout the month of June. Enjoy a selection of Mayfield’s finest ice cream, hand-dipped, with special flavors of the day and free sampling. Ruby Falls is home to the tallest and deepest underground waterfall accessible to the public in the United States. Visit tourubyfalls.com for more information.
COMMUNITY · An antique typewriter exhibit is ongoing at Chattooga Academy in LaFayette. The exhibit features Royal, Underwood and Smith typewriters, as well as Imperial and Smith-Corona typewriters. An Oliver No. 9 is also on display. The typewriters were manufactured approximately from between 1915-1950. A volunteer will be on-hand to assist visitors with the exhibit on Sundays from 1-3 p.m. Chattooga Academy is open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. most days Monday through Friday. The building is at 304 North Main Street, in LaFayette. Admission is free. The exhibit will run through Sunday, July 22. For more information, call 706-639-1519.
ENTERTAINMENT · The Ballet in Cinema Series continues at the Majestic 12 Theater on Sunday, June 24, at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with the showing of the Bolshoi's production of “Raymonda.” Call 423-826-2375 for ticket information.
Monday, June 25
COMMUNITY · The St. Gerard Catholic Church Knights of Columbus and supporting ministries are hosting a deliciously concocted BBQ luncheon from noon-2 p.m. Sunday, June 24, in the parish hall. Enjoy slow cooked barbecue, fresh corn-on-the-cob, baked beans, freshly made coleslaw, soft buns, tea, coffee and soda to drink, along with tasty desserts. To-go plates are available. Cost per person is $7.50. The church is at 3049 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe. For more information call George Ingle at 423-504-5051.
COMMUNITY · Cheer Tyme Cheerleading will hold a summer camp June 25-29, for children ages 4-13, at Rock Springs Elementary School gym in Rock Springs. Camp hours are from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June 28, and from 8 a.m.-noon Friday, June 29.Campers may register the morning of June 25. Cost is $125 for the week and includes a camp T-shirt. Campers should bring a sack lunch. For more information, call Robyn at 423-364-3397, Kelly at 423-468-0998 or Becca at 423-322-1211.
COMMUNITY · Children 5 years old and younger can attend the Pre-K summer reading program “Moon Lore and More!” Monday, June 25 with sessions at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library. The space themed program will consist of stories, activities and a craft.
ENTERTAINMENT · Ever After Productions will be holding open auditions for it’s September production of Lionel Bart’s musical masterpiece, “OLIVER!,” the classic Broadway musical featuring Greg Jackson returning to the role of Fagin, June 25 and 26 from 6-9 p.m. at The Colonnade in Ringgold. Roles are available for ages 11 and older (exceptions may be made at the discretion of the director). Please come prepared to sing a 30-60 second selection from a song of your choice. No accompaniment is provided but CD tracks are allowed. Visit everafterprod.com for more information.
RELIGIOUS · Corinth Baptist Church will hold vacation bible school from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 25, through Friday, June 29. The church is at 2524 Corinth Road in LaFayette.
COMMUNITY · The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Youth Success Academy program is accepting applications and conducting testing Monday, June 25, through Friday, July 6. The next class starts Monday, July 9. If you’ve dropped out of high school and qualify for the program, you can earn your GED and receive other specialized services that will help you further your career training and help you find employment. Students ages 19-21 who earn their GED through the program may also be eligible for a full college scholarship. For more information, call 706-764-3783.
COMMUNITY · A bariatric support group meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, at Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center. Support group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465) for more information.
COMMUNITY · A metabolic and bariatric surgery seminar will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 25, at Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road). Area residents 100 pounds or more overweight and with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger. It is a free seminar and registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465) to register. Visit Erlanger’s You Tube Channel at youtube.com/erlangerhealth and click The Weight Loss Program under Playlist to watch first-hand accounts from those who have gone through the program.
COMMUNITY · An Ice Cream Festival at Ruby Falls runs daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. throughout the month of June. Enjoy a selection of Mayfield’s finest ice cream, hand-dipped, with special flavors of the day and free sampling. Ruby Falls is home to the tallest and deepest underground waterfall accessible to the public in the United States. Visit tourubyfalls.com for more information.
COMMUNITY · “Serving up Summer” summer food program runs through Friday, Aug. 24. Lunch for children ages infant-17 will be served from noon-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at LaFayette 1st United Methodist Church, 301 South Main Street; and from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Second Baptist Church, 500 West Main Street in LaFayette; and from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday at the LaFayette Housing Authority, 300 Oak Street. The program is sponsored by North Georgia YMCA and the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and is funded through a USDA grant.
COMMUNITY · Adult sand volleyball will be held Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evenings, now through July 30, at the Gilbert Stephenson Park tennis courts in Fort Oglethorpe. Cost is $150 per team. Visit ymcachattanooga.org for more information.
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