COMMUNITY CALENDAR
FRIDAY
The Exchange Club of Rome will meet Friday at noon at The Palladium at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 69 Church St. Robin Holt will speak about her trip to Israel.
Registration for the Rome Little Theatre Academy’s Summer Workshop is open to students ages 6-16. The summer stockstyle workshop, which runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12-16, is designed to challenge both novice and experienced young actors. An early
registration price of $155 is offered through Friday. The price will go up to $175 on Saturday. Tuition includes lunch daily and a T-shirt. For more information call the theater at 706-295-7171.
SATURDAY
A meeting on school choice will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hill Crest Baptist Church, 2202 N. Broad St. Colleges, home-school groups, and hybrid and private schools will be represented.
The fifth annual Spring Art
Market will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center, 402 Civic Center Drive. Free entry and free parking.
MONDAY
The Rome Noon Optimist Club will meet Monday at State Mutual Stadium. Lunch will begin at 11:45 a.m. with the program to follow.
Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Lowe’s to offer a Women Build workshop on how to properly use power tools. The free workshop will take place at Lowe’s, 2338 Shorter Ave., on Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Rome Seven Hills Rotary will meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Dark Side of the Moon for fellowship and networking.
UPCOMING
A free Wellness Works seminar titled “Let’s Talk About HPV: An Evening for Mothers and Daughters” will be held April 6 at 6 p.m. in the lower level classrooms A and B at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Dr. Kristen Leezer, Northwest Georgia OB/GYN, will offer valuable education about HPV and answer your questions. Redmond’s Women’s Center Nurse Practitioners will also provide breast health information. Dinner will be served. This is a free seminar but seating is limited and registration is required. For details call 706-368-8480.
The YMCA of Rome and Floyd County will celebrate YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grizzard Park. Admission is free and open to the public. Healthy Kids Day is The Y’s national initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of families. The day will include fun active play and educational activities to keep kids moving and learning. For more information call Stephanie McElhone at 706-232-2468.
The annual Chieftains Plant &
Herb Sale will take place April 8-9 at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, with sale hours from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. The event is a fundraiser for the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home. Floyd County Master Gardener volunteers will be present to offer advice, and those who want their soil tested should bring soil sample bags.
Rome AMVETS Post 295 will have the grand opening of their new facility on April 8 at 4972 Rockmart Road. For more information call 706-346-8029. The Floyd-Rome Retired
Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. April 10 at the Charles C. Parker Center, Kingston Road, for a covered-dish luncheon. Meat will be provided; bring a side dish or dessert. Scholarships will be awarded. Bring completed membership forms with dues, and come at 11 a.m. for fellowship and to buy books. For further information call 706-235-0417.
PAC — Parents of Autistic Children of Northwest Georgia
— will sponsor an autism awareness walk April 15 at 10 a.m. starting at the Town Green and ending with a light lunch at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 101 E. Fourth Ave. For more information call Sherry Jenkins at 706-528-2908. The Pepperell Class of 1957 will celebrate its 60th reunion on April 15 at 4 p.m. Call Frances at 706233-9120 for more information.
The Northwest Georgia Winds
and Guests will present “Across the Big Pond XVII” on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Forum River Center. The annual gala Celtic concert will include bagpipers, dancers, soloists and more. Admission is $5. The Armuchee High School Class of 1957 will hold its 60th class reunion April 22 at Bella Roma Grill, 770 Braves Blvd. Class members, spouses and guests should arrive around 4 p.m. Everyone will order from the menu.
To list an event email RomeNewsTribune@RN-T.com, call 706-290-5252 or fax 706-2905301.