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Single Friends is sponsoring a dance on Friday, July 14, from 7 until 10 p.m. at the Charles Parker Center. Admission is $7. Married couples are welcome. Music by DJ Ken Hughes. Door prizes and refreshments included. For more information call Barbara 706-292-9180.

FREE Family Lego Day offered at CalhounGordon County Library on Saturdays, July 15 and 29. The library is located at 100 North Park Avenue in downtown Calhoun.

Read with Carl! If your child is reluctant about reading because they are shy or apprehensive – come let them read aloud with Carl, a member of Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Help them build confidence. Friday, July 14 and 28, at 1 p.m. No reservation needed. Carl is available for free hugs to all ages!

Week of July 16

July is National Parks and Rec month and the Calhoun Recreation Department will hold Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Calhoun Rec Park located on McDaniel Station Road in Calhoun. There will be various vendors, demos and contests. Anyone who would benefit from having a booth at the event, spaces are $20 and can be reserved by contacting Will Chappell at the Calhoun Rec by emailing wchappell@ calnet-ga.net or calling 706-629-0177.

The next meeting of the Coosawattee Regional Water and Sewerage Authority is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 9 a.m. at the Ellijay Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority conference room.

Job Fair - Goodwill will offer a free Job Fair at VAC on Wednesday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come with your updated resume and dressed for possible interviews.

Week of July 23

FREE Family Lego Day offered at CalhounGordon County Library on Saturdays, July 29. The library is located at 100 North Park Avenue in downtown Calhoun.

Read with Carl! If your child is reluctant about reading because they are shy or apprehensive – come let them read aloud with Carl, a member of Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Help them build confidence. Friday, July 28, at 1 p.m. No reservation needed. Carl is available for free hugs to all ages!

The Christmas Elves will be having a gently used clothing sale on Monday, July 24, 2017. It will be held at the Calhoun First United Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items of clothing will cost a quarter each. All money raised will be divided among these food banks: VAC, Blewer Food Bank, Seventh Day Adventist Food Bank, and St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Bank at St. Clement’s Catholic Church. Tell your family and friends and come shop for some great buys!

1902 Stock Exchange and Public Square Opera House presents “Leaving Iowa,” the comedy about family vacations. Friday and Saturday, July 28 - 29; Friday and Saturday, August 4 - 5 at 7 p.m. 1902 Stock Exchange and Public Square Opera House is located at 124 Public Square, Adairsville, GA 30103. Reservations required; dinner and show $50 plus tax. Please call 770-7731902.

Week of July 30

First Thursday Book Club - Join the discussion on Thursday, Aug. 3 at Shoney’s on Red Bud Road in Calhoun. Arrive early to order dinner and the book discussion begins at 7:00 p.m. We will discuss THE EDUCATION OF LITTLE TREE by Forrest Carter. From The Atlantic: “Some of it is sad, some of it is hilarious, some of it is unbelievable, and all of it is charming.” All are welcome! Call for more information 678-773-5655.

FREE TEEN DATING SKILLS CLASSES. According to LoveIsRespect.org One in ten high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. Violent relationships in adolescence can have serious ramifications by putting the victims at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior and further domestic violence. Only 33% of teens who were in an abusive relationship ever told anyone about the abuse. Eighty-one (81) percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue. Do you know the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship? Join us as we start the conversation about Healthy Relationships vs Unhealthy Relationships on Monday, July 31, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library. Groups will be taught by Debbie Lane, Legal Advocate with Gordon County Domestic Violence Outreach. Call 706-624-1456 for information.

PUBLIC NOTICE

1902 Stock Exchange and Public Square Opera House presents “Leaving Iowa,” the comedy about family vacations. Friday and Saturday, August 4 - 5 at 7 p.m. 1902 Stock Exchange and Public Square Opera House is located at 124 Public Square, Adairsville, GA 30103. Reservations required; dinner and show $50 plus tax. Please call 770-773-1902.

COMMUNITY CARNIVAL at BB&T Park on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free back to school supplies will be given away. Agencies and churches are encouraged to participate – call Sherry Turner, East Calhoun Clothing Closet, at 678-767-0071.