COMMUNITY · The Friends of the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Bank of LaFayette Community Room. Join Friends to support the library. Members will discuss the Feb. 3 open house and auction, which raised $3,800, and will offer ideas for additional 2013 fundraisers.
CHURCH · Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church, 600 Mohawk Street, Rossville, will hold its 24th Annual Faith Promise Missions Conference from Feb. 13-17. Conference preacher will be Missionary Tom Lancaster. Each service will feature a different missionary presenting their field of service. Services on weeknights will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday services will begin with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 10:50 a.m., and Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. There will be no Saturday night service. Pastor George Pinion and the members extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend. A nursery will be provided.
COMMUNITY · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is seeking public comment on its amended general management plan. The plan changes provide guidance for making informed decisions about the future of park resource conditions and visitor experiences within the Lookout Mountain Battlefield unit of the park. The National Park Service has developed two preliminary alternative management concepts for the battlefield for public review, comment, suggestions, and advice. The preliminary alternatives and proposed changes to management zoning for Lookout Mountain can be viewed at: www.parkplanning.nps.gov/chch. Comments can be submitted electronically through the website between Feb. 8 and April 8. The park will host an open house on Feb. 28, from 3:30-7 p.m. at the St. Elmo Fire Hall, 4501 St. Elmo Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The purpose of the open house is for the National Park Service to describe alternatives and hear your ideas, concerns and thoughts about this special place. Formal presentations will be at 4: and 6 p.m. Comment forms will be available at the open house.
COMMUNITY · The Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Region One Planning Board will hold a public forum from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Ball Ground Public Library, 435 Old Canton Road in Ball Ground. Call 706-802-5272 or 800-646-7721 for more information.
COMMUNITY · United Way’s Center for Non-profits (CNP) will offer an Intro to Foundation Directory seminar from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. The CNP is a regional repository of the Foundation Center's online database of 92,000 grant makers and 1.3 million grant records. Learn how to access and use this database in your own grant research. This session is free but registration is required. Most sessions are offered at 630 Market Street, unless otherwise noted. To learn more, call Sara Collier at (423) 752-0329 or emailsaracollier@cnpchatt.org. You can also go and register online at www.cnpchatt.org and see the rest of the workshops scheduled through March of 2013.
ENTERTAINMENT · The Berry College Theatre Company presents “The Colored Museum,” opening Thursday, Feb. 14. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 21– 23, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24 in the E.H. Young Theatre on campus (in Rome). Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The play contains graphic language and is not suitable for children. For more information or reservations call 706-236-2263 or email Richard Bristow at rbristow@berry.edu.
COMMUNITY · The Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce will host a “Morning Mingle” at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, at 2632 Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe.
COMMUNITY · Berry College accounting students will offer free tax assistance, to families and individuals with moderate levels of income. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is designed by the IRS to assist families to complete their annual tax returns free of charge. This marks the fourth year that Berry has offered the student-operated program. Through VITA, students acquire firsthand experience with tax preparation and client relationships in addition to continuously researching and getting familiar with changing tax laws. To make an appointment, email freetaxes@berry.edu or call (706) 236-2233. Hours of operation are Fridays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11a.m.- 4 p.m. in the Campbell School of Business, Room 109.
Friday, Feb. 15
COMMUNITY · Four Points, Inc. is hosting the 6th Annual Father Daughter Dance from 6-9 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring. Admission is $5 per person. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 706-638-1555. There are no age limits. Dance the night away with your daughter, stepdaughter, foster daughter, granddaughter, or niece. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Corsages and flowers will be available. A professional photographer will be on hand.
ENTERTAINMENT · “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” will be presented by UTC's Music Department and the Department of Theatre and Speech on Friday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m. at the UTC Fine Arts Center. To purchase tickets, call (423) 425-4269 or visit tickettracks.com.
ENTERTAINMENT · Violinist Sooyoung Yoon and pianist Ji Neyng You will be in concert at Covenant College (Lookout Mountain) on Friday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. performing works by Bach, Beethoven, LeClair, and Saint-Sans. For more information, visit covenant.edu or call (706) 820-1453.
ENTERTAINMENT · The CSO Pops series continues with Big Band Fever! to be performed Friday and Saturday, Feb.15 and 16 at 8 p.m. at the Tivoli Theatre. Doc Severinsen, former band leader of the Tonight Show, will be the special guest. Call (423) 267-8583 or go to chattanoogasymphony.org for ticket information.
ENTERTAINMENT · Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga (ETC) will present Martin McDonagh's black comedy, “The Pillowman,” from Feb. 8-24. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. All performances will be held at the theatre's space inside Eastgate Town Center at 5600 Brainerd Road. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students with a valid student ID. They can be purchased online at http://www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com, by phone at (423) 987-5141, or at the door beginning one hour before each performance. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Free parking is available at Eastgate Town Center.
COMMUNITY · Registration is open for the sixth annual Berry Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races to be run Saturday, March 23, at Berry College in Rome. The Berry Half Marathon raises funds for need-based scholarships to the local (Rome) elementary and middle school. Runners have given to Soles4Soles in past years, and organizers plan to continue to support this charity, as well as contribute $1 for each pair of shoes donated to help offset the cost of mailing the shoes to needed destinations. There will be collection boxes set up at race registration March 22 and 23. There will also continue to be a collection site for Medals4Mettle, a non-profit organization that facilitates the gifting of marathon, half marathon, and triathlon finishers’ medals to children and adults fighting debilitating diseases. To register for the 2013 Berry Half Marathon and further information on registration fees, visit: berryhalfmarathon.com.
COMMUNITY · The Veterans of All Wars Museum, at 71 Red Belt Road in Chickamauga, will be closed through Thursday, Feb. 28, and will reopen Friday, March 1. The museum has a collection of guns and other memorabilia on display. The museum was founded by Robert H. Honeycutt, a WWII veteran, POW, and survivor of the 800 mile German death march. Call Randy Culbreth at 423-488-4789 for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 16
RELIGIOUS · Camp New Dawn will offer a 2013 Co-ed High School Winter Survival Camp from noon on Saturday, Feb. 16, through 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. Register now at campnewdawnga.org or call 706-539-2235. Spots for 10 girls and 10 boys are available. Registration costs $25 a person. Campers must be currently in ninth-12th grade. Camp requires a moderate level ability to hike, run, climb, and crawl. Call director Jennie Chandler at 706-539-2235.
COMMUNITY · Ika, the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library’s Reading Dog, is waiting for children to read to her. The Paws to Read program will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Readers of all ages and levels are welcome.
COMMUNITY · Rock Spring Athletic Association will hold Baseball and Softball sign ups every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Feb. 16, at Rock Spring Elementary School. For ages are 3-12.
COMMUNITY · A prom dress resale and vendor showcase will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Heritage High School gym. Sellers can drop off gently used dresses, shoes and handbags Saturday, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23, from 11 am.-3 p.m. Cash or checks only. No credit cards will be accepted. All sales are final, no refunds or returns. Entrance fee of $2 gets each attendee one raffle ticket. For more information, contact Rhonda Cox at 423-987-7175 or rcox0310@gmail.com.
CHURCH · Oakwood Baptist Church at 115 Oakwood Street in Chickamauga will host the Northwest Georgia Sportsman’s Expo on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 2-5 p.m. Activities include a wild game dinner, gun raffle, hunting supplies, a car and motorcycle show, inflatables for the kids, bluegrass gospel music from the Highpoint Bluegrass Band and speaker Jason Cruise. Cruise is the founder of Outdoor Ministry Network. Tickets cost $7 for adults, $3 for children 12 and younger. To purchase tickets in advance visit oakwoodbc.org/woodsandwater (then click the ‘MORE’ tab on Expo event). Tickets at the door cost $10 per adult or $5 for children age 12 and younger. For more information, visit oakwoodbc.org or call 706-375-5760.
ENTERTAINMENT · In honor of Black History month, The Salvation Army welcomes "The Word Players" from Knoxville, Tenn. This group will present their Black History Touring Show of "Lift Every Voice" by Doug Floyd on Saturday, Feb. 16, at noon. "Lift Every Voice" is a one-act presentation in drama, song and dance that tells the story and the influence of the Harlem Renaissance (1919-1929). Lunch will be provided during the discussion time after the performance. This event is free but donations are appreciated. Seating is limited and the doors will open at 11:30 a.m. For more information contact Tenika Dye at tenika_dye@uss.salvationarmy.org or 423-756-1023.
COMMUNITY · Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will hold a two-hour, 1.8 mile walking tour of Ross’ Landing starting at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16. The program is free. It is recommended participants wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropirate clothing and bring water to drink. For more information, call 706-866-9241 or 423-821-7786 or visit nps.gov/chch.
COMMUNITY · Boot Camp for Dads will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road) in Chattanooga. This session is for first time dads who want to learn more about the upcoming new addition in their family. Topics include diapering, feeding, why babies cry and how to handle it, how you can help the new mom, learn about postpartum depression and general hands-on infant care. A new “veteran” dad is invited (along with his new baby) to the class for question and answer time. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
ENTERTAINMENT · The Georgia Winery will host its third annual Wine & Chocolate Open House every Saturday in February from noon-4 p.m. A Wine & Chocolate Pairing class that will take place every Saturday at 3 p.m. During the class there will be pairings of five Georgia Wines and five Dove Chocolates. Those who attend will also take home a souvenir wine glass. Classes are $20. Reservations are recommended and tickets can be purchased online from the Winery’s website. Following the Pairing Class, at 4 p.m. will be a Winery Tour. Tours are $15 and include a behind the scenes look at how their wine is made, a tasting flight of their two organic wines, a cheese and cracker tray and a souvenir glass. For more information, call 706-937-9463.
COMMUNITY · Crabtree Farms in Chattanooga will hold its fifth annual Community Garden Start-up Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. This interactive workshop will teach the basics of successful community gardening from site planning and building, to fundraising, growing vegetables and raising community support. Participants will have the opportunity to get advice from Crabtree’s urban farmers, see spring vegetable seedlings up close, and share tips with fellow gardeners. Space is limited. To register, visit crabtreefarms.org.
COMMUNITY · Parkridge East Hospital in East Ridge, Tenn., will offer a one-day Labor of Love (Lamaze) class ($75) on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This class is ideal for parents who don’t have the time for a four-week series. Lamaze breathing and relaxation exercises will be practiced during class. A support person is highly recommended to be in attendance with the expectant mother. Bring two pillows to class. Breastfeeding class is free when taking this class. A tour of the hospital is included during class. For more information and to register for classes, call MedLine at 800-242-5662 or visit ParkridgeEastHospital.com.
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