COMMUNITY CALENDAR

NOVEMBER

The Grooms Agency, 125 WC Bryant Parkway, will host photos with Santa Friday, Nov. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m., including hot chocolate, door prizes and fried pies.

Oostanaula School Community Club, 1595 Oostanaula Bend Road, has some November and December openings to host holiday and birthday parties, showers and other events. Contact Joann Sosebee (706-263-0145) or Barbara Talley (770608-2050) for information.

DECEMBER

The Gordon County Building Inspectors Office will host a meet and greet Friday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m., at the Depot, 109 S. King St., to discuss inspections, requirements, and any concerns with the building local process.

The GEM Theatre,

114 N. Wall St., will host the Celtic Angels Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets visit calhoungemtheatre.org, or call 706-625-3132.

Friends of New Echota will host a volunteer information reception Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Cherokee farmstead cabin at New Echota State Historic Site, 1211 Ga. Highway 225. Enjoy refreshments and learn about upcoming 2023 volunteer opportunities.

Henderson Farms, 591 N. Henderson Bend Road, will host its

3rd annual Christmas on the Farm

Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Santa, a petting zoo, face paint, local vendors, bounce houses, crafts, music and more. Entry fee is $25 per vehicle. Christmas trees will be available to sell.

The GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., will host two free showings of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Saturday, Dec 3, at 1 and 7 p.m. For more information about this and other free showings, visit calhoungemtheatre.org, or call 706-6253132.

Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., will host Cake Decorating for Beginners Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $75, or $70 for HAC members, with all supplies included.

Samantha Lusk and Associates Realty, 208 N. River St., will host its 4th annual Let’s Keep Gordon Warm coat, glove, sock and blanket drive, Saturday, Dec. 3, from 2 to 6 p.m., including photos with Santa, hot cocoa, letter to Santa, and more.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 574 Pleasant

Hill Road, Ranger, will host

to perform

singer songwriter Phil Cross

a collection of Christmas songs and other classics. For more information email marica4@aol.com, or call 706-270-1345.

The City of Fairmount will host its Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m., followed by Santa at the Square with hot cocoa from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For information call City Hall at 706-337-5306 or stop by in person Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 997 Brownlee Mountian Road, Adairsville, will host a Christmas singing featuring Dayspring Trio from Albany Sunday, Dec 4th at 11 a.m. Pastor Andrew Campbell invites everyone to attend.

Harris Arts Center and Community Band will present a

“Sounds of Christmas” concert

Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m., at the Calhoun Performing Arts Center on Oothcalooga Street. Tickets are $5 at the door. Visit harrisartscenter.com or call 706-629-2599 for more information.

The City of Adairsville will host its free

Christmas on the Square

downtown Monday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m., with the parade at 5:30 p.m., including pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, s’mores and more.

United Way of Gordon County will host

Claus for a

its annual

Cause Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Depot, 109 S. King St., including free professional photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music, desserts and hot drinks, craft stations, story time, games, and much more. Visit gordoncountyunitedway.org/christmas for more information.

The

Calhoun Christmas Parade

is set for Thursday, Dec. 8, at

7 p.m., through downtown.

Living Water Ministries Church, 5730 Fairmount Highway, will host a Gospel Singing Saturday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 6 p.m. Along with music, there will be preaching from Evangelist Winston Ledford. A free Christmas dinner will be served, and toys for underprivileged local children will be collected.

Paw Angels Inc. will hist a

Kids Holiday Craft Party

Saturday, Dec. 10, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Calhoun Rec. Department, 601 S. River St., with crafts, snacks and holiday fun. Call 770-5488938 to register. All proceeds benefit Paw Angels Rescue.

Cake Addicts, 235 W. Line St., will host a

Family Gingerbread House Competition

Sunday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. All participants should arrive 30 minutes early.

First place prize is $500, second place is a Night Before Christmas family gift basket. All materials provided. Call 706-2639018 for more information or to reserve a spot. Max members per table is six.

The GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., will host G.F. Handel’s “The Messiah” Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Visit calhoungemtheatre. org, or call 706-625-3132 for more information.

Food City, 225 Lovers Lane Road, will host

photos with Santa and other festive holiday traditions

Monday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., will host the annual

Dana Patterson Merry Christmas Concert

Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. with music by Whitewater Junction, Faye Bentley and friends, as well as Christmas stories, and family fun. Proceeds will benefit Calhoun’s GEM Theatre. For tickets visit calhoungemtheatre.org, or call 706-625-3132.

CraneEater Community Church, 3168 Red Bud Road, will host The Light Before Christmas Children’s Play Sunday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m.

UPCOMING

The GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., will host the

Interstellar Echoes: A Tribute to Pink Floyd

Saturday, Jan. 14, at

7:30 p.m. For tickets visit calhoungemtheatre.org, or call 706-625-3132.

The GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., will host comedian James Gregory Friday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets visit calhoungemtheatre.org, or call 706-625-3132.

Sonoraville High School will host its 2023 graduation ceremony at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, at 10 a.m.

Gordon Central High School will host its 2023 graduation ceremony at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, at 4 p.m.

ONGOING

Family Resource Center of Gordon County, 320 N. River St., hosts its

Family Ties Relative Caregiver Program to third Thursday of each month, from noon to 1 p.m., with lunch provided. RSVP by the third Monday of each month to gwynn@frcgordon.org or 706-625-3311.

The Renis Barrett VFW Post 5376, 406 W. Line St., hosts Bingo every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., with doors opening at 2.

Calhoun Elks Lodge,

143 Craigtown Road, hosts Bingo every Thursday with doors and concessions opening at 6 p.m., and calling beginning at 7 p.m.