Summerville Montessori Planning End-Of-Year Parade May 21

Summerville Montessori School will celebrate the end of the school year with a community parade on Thursday, May 21 beginning at 5 p.m.

Organizers say the parade will travel from Chattooga High School to Summerville Montessori School as students, families, and community members come together to celebrate the accomplishments of students throughout the year.

School officials are also extending a special invitation to any high school graduate who previously attended Summerville Montessori to serve as grand marshals for the parade. Graduates interested in participating are asked to arrive at Chattooga High School by 4:30 p.m. to line up before the parade begins.

Community members are encouraged to line the parade route and help celebrate local seniors and Montessori students during the event.

Organizers say the parade is intended to honor the hard work and achievements of students while bringing the community together for an evening celebration.

Chattooga County Democrats to Host 5th Annual Black History Month Celebration Feb. 28

For the 5th year, the Chattooga County Democratic Party will sponsor a Black History Month celebration on Saturday, February 28 at 7 pm. The event, titled “Celebrating Our Heritage Through Poem and Song,” will feature local talent performing songs, dances and spoken word tributes to black history. This special event will take place at the Chattooga County Civic Center in Summerville.

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