Saturday, June 2, 2012: Mark your calendar
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Saturday, June 2

SCHOOL · The Ridgeland High School graduation ceremony will be Saturday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga's Memorial Auditorium.

COMMUNITY · A Cruise-in and car show will be held from noon-5 p.m. on the east side of the square in downtown LaFayette. Enjoy classic cars, food and fellowship. One Eleven restaurant and Elite Custom Paint and Body are sponsoring the event. Participants may enter cars at no charge. Judges will select the Best Restoration, Best Retro-Modeland Best Origiinal.

COMMUNITY · LaFayette Walmart will host “Walk For Life 2012” to benefit Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Saturday, June 2. The event will be held on the nature trail at the LaFayette recreation center. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the shelter behind the pool; the walk will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Inflatables, drinks, food and photo packages will be available. Late registration will be accepted at the event. The cost to rent a booth is $50. Registration forms are available at the LaFayette Walmart customer service desk.

COMMUNITY · The Scenic City Roller Derby team will have a game against the Marietta Derby Darlins Saturday, June 2, at Skate N Play in LaFayette. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the game starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 and may be bought at the door or from any Scenic City Rollers team member. Kids 5 and under get in free. Skate N Play is at 1951 E. Ga. 136 in LaFayette. For more information, visit sceniccityrollerderby.com or email aprilhallbroom@yahoo.com.

COMMUNITY · BRAG – Bicycle Ride Across Georgia – will begin in Fort Oglethorpe Saturday, June 2. Volunteers are needed at LFO High School from noon to 8 p.m. to provide information to visitors. To volunteer, contact the Catoosa Chamber of Commerce at 706-965-5201. For more information about BRAG, visit brag.org.

COMMUNITY · Chickamauga Memorial Post 217 of the American Legion will have a yard sale beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at the American Legion – Older American Center in Chickamauga. The Center is located at 414 W. 14th Street, next to the ball fields. Donated are needed and may be left at the Legion Hall 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, June 1. The proceeds from the yard sale help Post 217 in their support of the Boy & Cub Scouts, community affairs, handicap ramps, and fellow veterans in need.

COMMUNITY · Hozho Therapeutic Equestrian Serivces will hold its second annual Rock and Ride fundraiser June 2 at Mystery Dog Ranch in Ringgold. They are seeking singers and bands willing to donate their time to help raise money for the organization, which provides horseback riding therapy to adults and children with special needs and to veterans with recent war injuries. Call 706-935-5559 or email info@hozhotherapeutic.org to volunteer or for more information.

COMMUNITY · LaFayette Walmart will host “Walk For Life 2012” to benefit Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Saturday, June 2. The event will be held on the nature trail at the LaFayette recreation center. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the shelter behind the pool; the walk will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Inflatables, drinks, food and photo packages will be available. Late registration will be accepted at the event. The cost to rent a booth is $50. Registration forms are available at the LaFayette Walmart customer service desk.

COMMUNITY · Inside rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, June 2, 9 and 16 at Christ Fellowship Church, 1176 N. Three Notch Road. Sale items include furniture, TVs, books, infant accessories, teen and adult clothing and home decor.

COMMUNITY · 42nd Annual Lutheran School Horse Show will be held Saturday, June 2, at the Tri-State Exhibition Center in Cleveland, Tenn. The show benefits Belvoir Christian Academy. Two performances are at noon and 6 p.m. Admission costs $3 for adults, $2 for children. Parking is free. From I-75 go to Exit 20 and head half a mile west. For more information, call Audrey Naylor at (423) 892-5392.

COMMUNITY · The Dalton Saturday Market returns for summer starting Saturday, June 2. Christine Waters, a local farmer from Murray county, will be at the Market this week with homegrown tomatoes, green beans, and bell peppers. Waters says the variety of produce she offers will increase throughout the season. In addition to organic locally grown produce, the Market will also feature great local artwork, handmade crafts, jewelry, yard art, jams, homemade bread, fresh eggs, sausage and corn meal. The Market is held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in Dalton Green Park next to the Whitfield County Courthouse. For more information or to become a vendor, visit www.DowntownDalton.com or call the Downtown Dalton Development Authority at 706-278-3332.

Sunday, June 3

ENTERTAINMENT · The Rosewood Trio will present a concert at LaFayette Presbyterian Church Sunday, June 3, at 6 p.m., sponsored by the church outreach committee. Refreshments will be served following the concert in the church fellowship hall, and the public is invited. The Rosewood Trio has been performing since 1983 in a six-state area and has provided music for many weddings, receptions, and parties. The trio is noted for performing a wide variety of music and includes violin, cello, and piano or organ.

COMMUNITY · The Obedience Club of Chattanooga, 4 miles south of Chattanooga on Ga. 193 in Flintstone, will hold registration for obedience, rally, and NEW agility classes for puppies and dogs Sunday, June 3, from 1-3 p.m. Agility I and II Fundamentals (indoors) will now be offered. Bring a copy of shot records to registration. During registration, various OCC dog/handler teams will present training demonstrations. Classes begin on Monday night, June 4. Visit our website at chattanoogaobedienceclub.org or call 423-517-1448.

CHURCH · Ronnie Warren will sing and preach during the 6 p.m. service at Ridgeview Baptist Church on Sunday, June 3. Ridgeview Baptist is at 1002 Magnolia Street in LaFayette. For more information call pastor George Palmer at 706-638-7391.

Monday, June 4

COMMUNITY · Adult basketball will be held June 4 through Aug. 9 (Monday regular season games with tournament games on Tuesday and Thursday) at Brainerd Baptist BX. Cost is $395 per team. Visit ymcachattanooga.org for more information.

ENTERTAINMENT · Auditions for “The Three Musketeers” will be held from 6-9 p.m. Monday, June 4 and Tuesday, June 5, at the Walker Civic Theater, 10052 North Highway 27, Rock Spring. Performance dates are July 20 and 21, and 27 and 28. Some cast members will learn beginner fencing. French accents are a plus during auditions, but are not required. This play has a variety of roles for actors age 13 and older. For more information, call 706-621-2870 or visit Back Alley Productions on Facebook.

COMMUNITY · “Jordan’s Journey” author Jordan Scoggins will present a (free) lecture at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the LaFayette-Walker Public Library. For more information, call 706-638-2992.

COMMUNITY · YMCA swim lessons will be held at North Georgia Healthcare in Ringgold for children ages 3-12 from June 4 through Aug. 30. Classes are Monday-Thursday for two-week sessions, with morning and evening sessions available. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $70. Visit ymcachattanooga.org for more information.

COMMUNITY · The YMCA will hold free summer meal programs for children 18 and under in Catoosa and Walker counties June 4 through July 27 at various sites in Catoosa and Walker counties. Visit ymcachattanooga.org for more information.

COMMUNITY · Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) and representatives of U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) will hold an open office day in Dade County Monday, June 4, from 9-11 a.m. Residents will have the opportunity to meet individually with state and federal reps about any personal issues they may have concerning state or federal government. No appointment is required. The open office day will be held at the Dade County administrative building at 71 Case Avenue in Trenton.

ENTERTAINMENT · Auditions for “Aladdin” will be held June 4 and 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Colonnade.

COMMUNITY · The Conasauga Chapter of the Georgia Nurses Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 4 at the Whitfield County Health Center at 800 Professional Blvd. in Dalton. All members are asked to bring a covered dish and ideas for future projects. To RSVP and for more information, call J. Bernice Whaley at 706-259-5508 by noon on Monday, June 4.

ENTERTAINMENT · Summer Academy for children in grades K - 12 begins at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre on Monday, June 4. Classes include creative play, musical theatre, improvisation and acting fundamentals, among others. Visit theatrecentre.com to register.

COMMUNITY · Summer art camp begins at Art Creations on Monday, June 4, and continues through the week of July 9. Classes include drawing and color, cartooning and mixed media characters, and painting for young artists. Call 423-266-3626 or visit art-creations.com to register. Art Creations is at 201 Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga.

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