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events, Emergency preparedness, First Aid and CPR classes and helping the homeless and veterans. Call Joe Nix at 706-767-8231 or email joenix1989@gmail.com Week of June 17 The Diplomats homecoming will be held on

at heritage Baptist Church, located at 345 Curtis Parkway, Calhoun, GA 30701. The Heritage Quartet and 11th HOUR will perform Friday; Lakeside and The Guardians will perform Saturday. Youth will serve food from 5 - 6:45 p.m., concert will start at 7 p.m. For more information, call 706-6290060.

Oostanaula School Community Club will be holding an event to benefit the club this Saturday, June 23 beginning at 5 p.m. The club is located at 1595 Oostanaula Bend Road SW in Calhoun. Entertainment provided by Jerusalem Ridge, one of the best bluegrass groups in the area. Home cooked meals served at 5 p.m. for $7 per plate, includes drink and dessert. Cakewalks, auction, door prizes and raffle. Come out and enjoy the fun. For more information, call 770-608-2050. Week of June 24

East Coast Swing on Mondays, June 4-25 at 6 p.m. at the Harris Arts Center. Attendance at all sessions is not mandatory, but is encouraged. The cost of the class is a per person fee of $60 for nonmembers and $50 for HAC members. Partners are

beginning at 10 a.m.; lunch at 12 noon. Bring a well-filled picnic basket. Petit Creek Farms on Cassville Road in Cartersville.

The Defoor Family Annual Reunion will be Sunday, June 24 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church beginning immediately after church service around 12:30 p.m. Directions- 2 miles from Resaca just off Hwy 136. Come enjoy a covered dish dinner and great fellowship. Any questions call 706-629-5469

The Highland Rivers Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in the Bartow Recovery Center, located at 650 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA, 30120. The Finance and Corporate Compliance Committees will meet at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is open to the public. For additional information or directions, please call 706/270-5000. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Highland Rivers Health has provided comprehensive treatment and support services for adults, children and families affected by mental health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases since 1973. One of the state’s largest public safety net providers, Coosa Valley Regional Services is holding their monthly board meeting on Thursday, June 28 beginning at 10 a.m. at the main office, located at 3 Riverside Industrial Parkway NE, Rome. All public is cordially invited to attend.

Annual 4th of July Celebration at Tate Park in downtown Fairmount to be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 starting at 10 a.m. Food, live brands, water slides, games for kids, raffle for three firearms. Sponsored by Morning Star Lodge #349 F&AM, Fairmount, Georgia. For Booth/Vendor info, Week of July 1

First Amendment 5k will be held at Due West United Methodist Church (Building A), 3956 Due West Road Northwest, Marietta, on Wednesday, July 4 at 8 a.m. Come celebrate freedom and our first amendment right to worship our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ! The second annual “First Amendment 5K” is hosted by Due West United Methodist Church & The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The race will begin at Due West and conclude at the LDS Church. Entry fee is FREE! Race shirts cost $15. There will be a complimentary pancake breakfast and family fun following the race at the LDS Church! Register now at www.5K.echurchevents.com Join us for this community-oriented, multi-faith sponsored event to celebrate Freedom of Religion and our First Amendment rights!