Community Happenings

VETERAN’S PARK

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A candlelight Memorial Day Service will be held Mon., May 27 in Veteran’s Park, on the Square, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to honor and remember those that serviced in our nation’s military. For more information contact Bo Patterson at (423) 503-6119.

DECORATION AT

SHANTYTOWN CEMETERY

The annual decoration for the Shantytown Cemetery will be May 26, located on New Home Road on Sand Mtn. Bring a covered dish and join us for lunch. Donations toward the cleaning of the cemetery can be setnt o Linda J. Breedlove, 1043 New Home Rd., Trenton, GA 30752

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The Dade County Special Olympics will be May 17 beginning at 10 a.m. at DCHS football field. Volunteers are needed for this great day. If you’re interested, you can attend a volunteer orientation May 7 at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. or May 9 at 6:30 p.m. The orientations will be at the BOE building. Please e-mail Shannon Langley at shannonlangley@dadecs.org or Natalie Birchett at nataliebirchett@dadecs.org with questions or for more information.

HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM

CONSIGNMENT SALE

Dade Homeschool Curriculum Consignment Sale will be held at Trenton United Methodist Church Gym Sat., June 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. All school items: curriculum, various books, sporting equipment, DVD’s, electronics, etc. If you would like to be a consignor, please call Leisa Crisp at (706) 657-2728 or email blahhh@tvn.net.

NEW OBEDIENCE

CLASSES TO BEGIN

The Obedience Club of Chattanooga, 4 miles south of Chattanooga on Hwy. 193 in Flintstone, will hold registration for obedience, rally, agility classes for puppies and dogs, and a new therapy dog class on Sun., June 2 from 1-3 p.m. Agility I Fundamentals will be held indoors. Bring a copy of shot records to registration. Classes begin on Monday night, June 3. Visit the website at chattanoogaobedienceclub.org or call (423) 517-1448.

DES PRE-K

REGISTRATION

Dade Elementary School has begun Pre-K registration for the 2013-2014 school year. Spaces are limited.

PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN

REGISTRATION AT DAVIS

Davis Elementary School has begun Pre-K and Kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information call (706) 657-6300.

MEMORIAL DAY

BAR-B-Q

Hinkle Park will host a community fundraiser on May 27 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The menu will include BBQ dinner plate, $7; BBQ sandwich plate, $4; pork or beef by the pound, $8.50 per pound; soft drinks and tea, 75¢ and desserts 50¢. Hinkle Park is located on Lookout Mtn., four miles south of Covenant College. For more information call (706) 820-1177.

HEAD START/EARLY

HEAD START ENROLLING

Dade County Head Start/Early Head Start is now accepting applications for school year 2013/2014. Head Start is an income–based program that serves pregnant moms and children ages six weeks to five years. For more information please call (706) 657-7558.

POST CAFÉ

SERVES BREAKFAST

The Post Café at American Legion Post 106 is now open for breakfast on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6-11 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the building fund.

HUNTING AND

FISHING LICENSE

Cloudland Canyon State Park only takes credit/debit cards for the purchase of hunting and fishing license. The park no longer is able to take cash or check. If you don’t have a debit or credit card you may purchase a pre-paid card at many area locations. If you have any questions please call (706) 657-4050.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BOOKS

Volume I of the Dade County History book has been reprinted and are now available at the Bank of Dade, Citizens Bank or the Chamber of Commerce for only $15. You can also contact Carolyn F. Moore at (706) 657-2162. We appreciate your support by purchasing Volume I and Volume II of the history of Dade County.

MORGANVILLE

OPRY

The Morganville Opry is open very Saturday night from 8–11 p.m. in the old North Dade School, located at 18277 Highway 11 North. A live country band provides the music. Lots of family fun. $5 cover charge.

GED CLASSES AT

SENIOR CENTER

Free GED classes are offered Monday through Thursday. Classes are free with all materials provided. For more information call Melissa Blevins at (706) 657-2205.

HOME DELIVERED

MEALS IN BRYANT

The Bryant Senior Center located on County Road 262, one mile past Chevy World, serves a well-balanced meal each day. Meals are also delivered for the homebound. A $1.25 donation is requested. For more information please call (256) 597-2119.

HOURS FOR

FOR DRIVER SERVICES

The Rock Spring DDS office customer service hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. There will be no testing after 5:30 p.m. The office is closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

BINGO AT

AMERICAN LEGION

Play Bingo every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion’s Fred A. Morgan Post 106 in Trenton. Up to $1,500 given away each night. Affordable fun – play all games for less than $20. Call (706) 657-5275 for more information.

SPAY-NEUTER

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Dade Animal Rescue Team now has two options for low-cost spay and neuter assistance. Transportation and financial assistance is available for senior citizens, disabled and low-income pet owners at Dixie Day Spay in Cleveland, Tenn. Call Becky at (706) 398-9460 for more information. Wally’s Friends in Red Bank, Tenn. is also available and transportation may be available. Call (423) 488-2693 for information and pricing. Current rabies vaccination required for all animals.

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

CENTER SERVICES

The Educational Opportunity Center offers help with financial aid, college admissions and choosing a college and major at the Dade County Public Library. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 425-1702. All services are free of charge.

HOSPICE NEEDS

NEW VOLUNTEERS

United Hospice Volunteer coordinator Dan Hogan is seeking volunteers who are committed to caring for terminally ill patients and their families. Call him at (706) 602-9546 or (800) 867-7976.

FAMILY CRISIS CENTER

PROVIDING ASSISTANCE

The Family Crisis Center will be providing temporary protective order assistance along with supportive services for referrals and resources for victims of domestic violence every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Dade County Sheriff’s Department.

Religious Bulletins

SERVICES AT

NEW VISION

New Vision Church of God announces new service times: Sunday morning worship 11:00 a.m., Sunday evening worship 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday night service 7:00 p.m. EST. The church services are televised on WKWN Channel 7 on Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m. We welcome you to worship with us.

SPRING

CARNIVAL

Trenton First Baptist Church is hosting a Spring Carnival May 19 from 1-6 p.m. at the church. Everyone is invited to come enjoy fun, games, a petting zoo, entertainment for all ages and food. The carnival is free.

CLOTHING BANK

AT NEW SALEM UMC

The Clothing Bank at New Salem United Methodist Church is now open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon. The clothing bank is located in the church building in the rear.

LIBERTY BAPTIST

ANNOUNCES SERVICES

Liberty Baptist Church on Harris Street north of Trenton on Highway 11 announces the following services: Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. and Wednesday worship at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call (706) 657-5248 or (423) 645-7740.

AWANA CLUBS

AT WOODLAWN

Woodlawn Baptist Church will hold its regular AWANA Clubs every Wednesday from 6–8:30 p.m.

WEEKLY GOSPEL

SINGING

Gospel singing every Monday at the American Legion Hall from 7–8:30 p.m. Call Paul David Webb (423) 582-9098.

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

CHURCH SERVICES

Friendship Baptist Church on Hicks Hollow Road invites everyone to worship services. Sunday school is at 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; Sunday night, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Bible teachings, 7 p.m.  Everyone is invited. Please call David Davis at (706) 657-6719 if you need a ride.

OPEN DOOR

BAPTIST CHURCH

Open Door Baptist Church, located at 394 Sarah Chapel Road, invites everyone to attend its weekly services with Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Sunday worship at 11 a.m.; Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday night service at 7 p.m. For a van ride call (706) 657-8980. Pastor Chris Rutherford and the congregation invites everyone to attend. Where The Door is always Open for you!

BEREAN BAPTIST

CHURCH SERVICES

Berean Baptist Church, located at 2468 Brow Road, invites everyone to join its services. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m., Sunday Worship service at 11 a.m., Sunday night service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday night service at 7 p.m. Pastor Jason Gilreath welcomes everyone. For more information call (423) 650-1079 and leave message.

MORGANVILLE

UMC WEEKLY SERVICES

Everyone is invited to Morganville United Methodist Church for church service Sunday at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 11 a.m. Weekly Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

WILDWOOD UMC

ANNOUNCES SERVICES

Wildwood United Methodist Church would like to announce their weekly Sunday services beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday School classes are available for adults, youth and pre-schoolers. UMYF meets on Sunday night from 6–7:30 p.m. Pastor Andrew Givens invites everyone.

SERVICES AT

HEAD RIVER BAPTIST

Head River Baptist Church invites you to join its services Sunday mornings: Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. Pastor Bob Frey and his wife Deborah welcomes everyone. For more information call (706) 218-6584.

AWANA CLUBS

AT WOODLAWN

Woodlawn Baptist Church will have Awana Clubs each Wednesday night until the end of May from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Children ages 2 years through sixth grade are invited to attend.

PAYNES CHAPEL

UMC SERVICES

Paynes Chapel United Methodist Church located on Hwy. 157 on Lookout Mountain Sunday services include: Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Mike Roberts. Everyone is welcome.

TRENTON FIRST

BAPTIST SERVICES

Trenton First Baptist Church invites all to join its services: Sunday at 8:30 a.m. early Bible study; 9:30 a.m. traditional worship; 9:45 a.m. Bible study; 10:45 a.m. Bible study; 11 a.m. blended worship; 6 p.m. worship and Bible study.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

SERVICES

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church celebrates Mass each Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass will be at 5 p.m. with confessions being heard at 4 p.m. The church is located at 109 New England Road. Father Richard Wise invites everyone to attend.

POPLAR SPRINGS

KIDS FOR CHRIST

Poplar Springs Baptist Church “Kids For Christ” (K4C) meets each Wednesday from 7–8 p.m. EST. Everyone age Pre-K to 12th grade is welcome to come and join in learning, fun and snacks. For more information call (706) 657-5142. Pastor David Moses invites everyone.

SLYGO UMC

WEEKLY SERVICE

Slygo United Methodist Church invites everyone to their weekly Sunday worship service beginning at 10 a.m. The church is located on Slygo Road.

NORTH GA WORSHIP

CENTER SERVICES

North Georgia Worship Center announces the following service times: Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m., Evening Worship; at 5 p.m.

TRENTON UMC

SERVICE SCHEDULE

Trenton United Methodist Church welcomes everyone to Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study and children’s classes are at 6:30 p.m. Ladies’ Bible study class is held at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday. The church is located at 12500 North Main St., one block north of the courthouse. For more information, contact the church office at (706) 657-6170.

NEW HARVEST ORIGINAL

CHURCH OF GOD

New Harvest Original Church of God invites everyone to its weekly services. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. and Wednesday evening worship at 7 p.m. The church is located in the Old American Legion Building in Trenton. Pastor Dr. Paul Newman invites everyone to “come and grow with us”. For more information call (423) 596-4333.

SERVICES AT TRENTON

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Trenton Church of Christ welcomes everyone to their worship services each week beginning with Bible Study Sunday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. Bible study on Wednesday nights begins at 7 p.m.

BYRD’S CHAPEL CHURCH

OF GOD SERVICES

Byrd’s Chapel Church of God’s weekly services are Sunday school at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday services begin at 7 p.m. Pastor Ray Williams invites everyone to attend. The church is located on Byrd’s Chapel Lane in Rising Fawn. For more information, call (706) 657-7837.

GENERAL CHURCH

OF GOD SERVICES

Pastor Tommy Wilson, Jr. of General Church of God invites everyone to attend services Sunday morning at 10 a.m., Sunday evening at 6 p.m. and Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. The church is located off Highway 301. Turn onto McBryar Road by Prince Grocery, go to the stop sign and turn right. The church will be on the right.

CALVARY BAPTIST

CHURCH SERVICES

Calvary Baptist Church, located on Highway 11 North in Trenton, announces the following services: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. Bus service and nursery provided. Please call (706) 657-6475 for more information. Pastor is Billy Wallace. Pastor Wallace hosts ‘Come to Calvary’ each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. on WKWN television.

VAN RIDE TO

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Woodlawn Baptist Church offers a van ride to Sunday morning worship service and Sunday school. Call the church office at (706) 657-4210 for more information. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship starts at 11 a.m.

COAL CITY CHURCH

OF GOD SUNDAY

The Coal City Church of God on New Home Road would like to welcome everyone to Sunday services. Pastor Rev. Charles D. Underwood invites everyone to the newly reformed church. Worship times on Sunday will be 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call (706) 657-5023.

RISING FAWN BAPTIST

CHURCH SERVICES

Rising Fawn Baptist Church would be honored to have you attend their weekly service. Sunday services: men/ladies’ prayer, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning worship, 10:50 a.m.; evening worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday services: ladies’ Bible study, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; AWANA Program, 6:45 p.m.; prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m. A free dinner is also provided on Wednesday nights beginning at 6 p.m. The church is located at 4411 Highway 11.

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

CHURCH SERVICES

Lookout Mountain Living Waters Church of God schedule of services includes: Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.; and Wednesday evening worship at 7 p.m. The church is located on Highway 157 on Lookout Mountain. Pastors Rick and Debbie Hale would like to invite everyone to their church.

AWANA PROGRAM

AT CALVARY BAPTIST

The AWANA program is a great program for boys and girls from age 2 through 17.  It is a time of learning and fun with friends and snacks.  Everyone is invited to come and join Calvary Baptist Church on Wednesday nights from 6:45–8:15 p.m. Regina Cloud is the Commander.  The church is located at 13156 Highway 11 North.

NEW ENGLAND

BAPTIST SERVICES

New England Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to weekly services. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the regular service at 11 a.m. and children’s church at 11:15 a.m. Team Kid begins Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. Wednesday night services begin with choir practice at 5:30 p.m. and church services at 6 p.m.

AWANAS HELD AT

PINEY GROVE

AWANA time is here! Join Piney Grove Baptist Church’s AWANA group each Wednesday night from 6:30–8 p.m.  Come and bring a friend!  Commander is Joe Gaddis is (706) 657-4338.

MOTHERS OF

DESTINY MEETING

MODS, Mothers of Destiny, a single mothers’ ministry, meets the first Friday of each month at Trenton Ministry Center beginning at 7 p.m. Childcare is available for 0-12 years. Call Talisyn Ridley at (706) 398-0930 for transportation. For more information, call (706) 657-6920.

LOOKOUT BAPTIST

CHURCH SERVICES

New Lookout Baptist Church, located at 50 Ridley Circle in Rising Fawn, announces the following services: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend all of the services. For more information, call (706) 398-0975.

PINEY GROVE INVITES

EVERYONE TO ATTEND

Piney Grove Baptist Church invites everyone to join in worship. The church offers youth and children’s AWANA programs and is located at 864 Piney Road in Trenton. For more information about worship services, visit www.pineygrovebc.com.

ROCK CREEK

FELLOWSHIP SERVICES

Rock Creek Fellowship invites everyone on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday school and at 10:30 a.m. for worship. The church is located at 2008 Durham Road on Lookout Mountain. For more information, call (706) 398-7141 or visit www.RockCreekFellowship.org.

BRYANT BAPTIST

CHURCH SERVICES

Bryant Baptist Church in Bryant, Ala., invites everyone to attend services. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m.  Sunday evening worship begins at 6 p.m., and Wednesday night service begins at 7:30 p.m. All times are EST.  Pastor Wayne Winters invites everyone.

SINGLES, SENIORS

HAVE EVENING OUT

All singles and seniors are invited to an evening out with dinner and fellowship on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Long Island Baptist Church Fellowship, located at 5333 County Road 93 in Bryant, Ala.  Bring a covered dish.  Call Paul Clark at (256) 597-2836 or Sue King at (423) 837-8489 for information.

GOD’S HOLY WAY

CHURCH SERVICES

The pastor and congregation invite all to worship each Sunday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. The service is held at Payne Gap Church and Cemetery, just south of the Georgia-Alabama state line on Ala. Highway 75. For more information, call pastor Erttie Veal at (706) 398-3383 or assistant pastor Jerry Talley at (706) 657-2248.

TRENTON UNITED

CHURCH OF GOD

Trenton United Church of God invites everyone to its services. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m., and Wednesday night service at 7 p.m.  Trenton United Church of God is located at the corner of Church Street and Sunset Drive.

TRENTON FREE

HOLINESS SERVICES

Trenton Free Holiness Church invites everyone to services. Sunday services are held at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.  Tuesday services are at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday services are held at 7:30 p.m.  Trenton Free Holiness is located on Walnut Avenue in the Edgewood community.  For more information, call Jimmy Furgerson at (706) 657-2072.

SLYGO BAPTIST CHURCH

HOSTS SERVICES

Brother James R. McMahan invites everyone to Slygo Baptist Church, located on Old Hale Gap Road.  Sunday school service begins at 10 a.m.; Sunday church services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and Wednesday night service, 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

EDGEWOOD BAPTIST

CHURCH SERVICES

Edgewood Baptist Church, located approximately one and a half miles south of the town square on U.S. 11, invites all to attend church service Sunday.  Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. under the direction of Gary Hudson.  Classes are graded for every member of the family.  Morning worship service is at 11 a.m., with the choir and congregational music under the director of Jay Jones.

FRIENDSHIP WORSHIP

CENTER SERVICES

Friendship Worship Center services include Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Thursday night service is at 7 p.m.  Pastor Jonathan Lawson invites everyone to attend.

HIGH PRAISE CHURCH

OF GOD SERVICES

Pastor Kenneth Bethune invites everyone to High Praise Church of God in Ider, Ala. Services include Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. CST; worship service at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Tuesday night prayer meeting at 5:30 p.m.; and Thursday gathering at 6 p.m.  For more information, contact Pastor Bethune at (256) 632-4528.

FULLER COMMUNITY

CHURCH SERVICES

Fuller Community Church and Rev. Kenneth Bethune would like to invite everyone to services.  Sunday school is at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday morning service, 11 a.m.; Sunday night service, 6 p.m. Wednesday night youth Bible study is at 6 p.m. and Thursday night service at 7 p.m.  Everyone is welcome.

CANAANLAND

BAPTIST SERVICES

Canaanland Baptist Church invites all to join in worship during Sunday school service at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m.  Sunday night service is at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m.  The church is located on Sand Mountain west of Big Sandy Golf Course on Workman Road.  Pastor Darren Rogers welcomes everyone.

FAIRVIEW CHURCH

INVITES EVERYONE

The Fairview Church of God, located on County Road 155 in Cartersville, Ala., would like to invite everyone to worship services.  Sunday morning service is at 11:30 a.m.; Sunday night service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday night service, 7:30 p.m. EST.  Pastor O.A. Bethune welcomes everyone.  For more information, call (256) 632-2015.

LIFE AND PRAISE

CHURCH SERVICES

Life and Praise Church, located on the Alabama-Georgia line on Sand Mountain, invites everyone to worship services. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. EST, morning services at 11 a.m.  Evening service begins at 6 p.m., and Wednesday night prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m. 

NEW SALEM

METHODIST SERVICES

New Salem United Methodist Church invites everyone for morning worship at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; children's program, 5 p.m.; youth program, 6 p.m.; Sunday evening vespers, 6 p.m.; Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, Monday at 7:30 p.m.

MORGANVILLE

UMC SERVICES

Morganville United Methodist Church invites everyone to worship each week starting church service beginning at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School will follow the service. The church is located off U.S. 11 and Morganville Ridge Road, seven miles north of Trenton.

PORTER ROAD CHURCH

HOLDS SERVICES

Porter Road Church of God invites the community to Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday services at 7 p.m.  Pastor Ernest Lamb invites all to attend.

WHITE OAK BAPTIST

OFFERS TRANSPORTATION

The first Sunday night of the month means singing at White Oak Baptist Church. The church provides transportation services for those without a ride for all church services. Sunday school is at 10 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m.; Sunday Bible study at 6 p.m.; and Sunday night worship service at 7 p.m. There is also a Wednesday service at 7 p.m.  For more information, contact James Melton at (706) 657-6230, or call the church at (706) 657-6557.

NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST

HAS SUNDAY SERVICES

New England Baptist Church invites everyone to attend services on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.  Children's church is held as well.  Pastor Alan Flowers welcomes all.

HARRIS CHAPEL MEETS

TWICE A WEEK

Harris Chapel Church on Ga. Highway 136 has Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Thursday night service at 7 p.m.  Everyone is welcome.

NEW HOME YOUTH GROUP

MEETS WEDNESDAY

The New Home Youth Group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m.  For more information, call (706) 657-5590.

Meetings

CHAMBER LUNCHEON

THIS FRIDAY

The Dade Chamber luncheon will be held at noon, this Friday, May 17 at R Haven Event Center at 614 Byrds Chapel Lane on Hwy. 11 South. The public is invited to come out for the luncheon and shop during Antique Alley. Lunch may be purchased on site.

NORTH GA MOMS

PLAYGROUP

The North Georgia Moms Playgroup is a small group of moms looking for lasting friendships and plenty of activities for both the children and ourselves. The group is mainly made up of moms with toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Go to www.meetup.com/north-georgia-moms to join the group. Call Stacy for more information at (706) 657-2703.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

MONTHLY MEETING

The Dade County Industrial Development Authority meets monthly on the third Friday of each month at 3 p.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room. The public is invited to attend.

COMPASSIONATE

FRIENDS MEETING

The Chattanooga chapter of The Compassionate Friends meets at 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month in the Mohney Room of First Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown Chattanooga at 418 Oak Street at the corner of Houston and Oak Street. The mission is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive, www.compassionatefriendschattanooga.org.

OPTIMIST CLUB

MEETS EVERY TUESDAY

The Optimist Club of Trenton/Dade meets every Tuesday at noon at Randy's Restaurant. Everyone is invited to attend.

LIONS CLUB

MEETS BI-MONTHLY

The Dade County Lions Club meets each second and fourth Thursday at noon at Guthries. Everyone is encouraged to join the largest and most active service club organization in the world.

AMERICAN LEGION

MONTHLY MEETING

The monthly meeting at the American Legion Hall will be on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

EASTERN STAR

MONTHLY MEETING

Order of Eastern Star Trenton Chapter #552 meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Trenton Masonic Lodge at 8:00 p.m.

REPUBLICAN PARTY

MEETS MONTHLY

The Dade County Republican Party meets each month on the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Randy’s Restaurant.

AA MEETINGS

IN DADE COUNTY

Friends in Sobriety meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at Trenton United Methodist Church in the old sanctuary. Contact (423) 364-7161. Back to Basics meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church in the main church. Contact (706) 764-7517. Living Sober meets every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at Trenton United Methodist Church in the old sanctuary. Contact (423) 838-9010. Chattanooga Area Central Office (423) 499-6003, www.chattanooga-aa.com, www.aageorgia.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

MEETS WEEKLY

Overeaters Anonymous meets each Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lookout Mountain Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 5501 Hwy. 157, Rising Fawn. No fees, no weigh-ins, no dues, no diets. For more information call (423) 355-3044.

TRENTON CIVITAN

CLUB MEETS

The Trenton Civitan Club meets the second Thursday at noon at Randy’s Restaurant and the fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Randy’s Restaurant.

AMERICAN LEGION

MONTHLY MEETING

The American Legion Fred A. Morgan Post 106 monthly membership meeting is held the second Tuesday of every month.  Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.  All eligible veterans are invited to join.  For more information, call (706) 657-5275.

DADE AARP

MONTHLY MEETING

The Dade County Chapter of the AARP will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Dade County Library.  Anyone 50 or older is eligible for membership.  All seniors are encouraged to attend. The March 5th speaker will be Marshana Sharp, Library Manager. She will speak on service provided by the library, including tools for genealogy research, access to e-books, treasures in the history room, and other assets and services.

TRENTON LODGE #179

MEETS TWICE A MONTH

The Trenton Masonic Lodge #179 meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m.  All Master Masons are invited.

DADE CO. SHRINE

CLUB MEETINGS

The monthly meeting of the Dade County Shrine Club is at Randy’s Restaurant at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.  All Shriners are urged to attend.  For more information, call (706) 657-4892 or (423) 421-1439.

DADE FIRST-FAMILY

CONNECTION MEETING

The Dade First-Family Connection collaborative meets the fourth Thursday of each month August through April at Dade County High School, May-July at the Department of Family and Children Services.  Lunch is available for $2.50.  Everyone is invited to attend.

BOARD OF ASSESSORS

HAS MONTHLY MEETINGS

The Board of Assessors’ regular monthly meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. in the Assessor’s office in the Administrative Building.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT

ASSOCIATION HAS MEETING

The promotion committee of the Downtown Development Authority will meet the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Trenton City Hall.

AA GROUP WILL

HAVE MEETINGS

There will be AA meetings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Payne’s Chapel UMC on Georgia Highway 157 in the Hinkle Community.  For more information, call (706) 398-3875.

MEETING IS AT NEW HOME

COMMUNITY CENTER

New Home Community Center meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

TRENTON MASONIC LODGE

HOLDS BREAKFAST

Trenton Masonic Lodge 179 will hold a breakfast on the second Saturday of each month. The cost is $5 for the unlimited buffet.  Everyone is invited to attend. 

DADE SCHOOL BOARD

MEETS ON THIRD MONDAY

The Dade County Board of Education will hold its regular board meeting on the third Monday of each month.  Meetings will be held at the Dade County Administrative Building at 7 p.m.  The public is invited to attend.

SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL

MEETINGS HELD

Dade County Senior Citizens Site Council meetings will be held on the second Tuesday at 9 a.m.  The meeting for discussions about trips and other events will be held on the third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.  The meetings are held at the Senior Center and are open to the public.

NORTH DADE COMMUNITY CENTER

MEETS ON FIRST MONDAY

The North Dade Community Center will be having a meeting the first Monday of each month.  Everyone is welcome.  The Community Center will also be available for rent for family reunions, birthday parties, etc.  For more information, call (706) 820-1168 or (706) 820-1761.

NEW SALEM

HAS IMPROVEMENT CLUB

The New Salem Community Improvement Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

DADE BOARD

OF REGISTRARS MEETING

The Dade County Board of Registrars meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Justice Building courtroom.