TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

The 28th annual Running Water Pow Wow will be held Saturday and Sunday at Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Parkway. The gates will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Grand entry is at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets sold at the gate. Admission is $8 for ages 13-64. Ages 12 and younger and 65 and older get in free.

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Day Barbecue will be held Monday at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (or sold out). Guests are welcome to dine in or carry out. Options include barbecue plates, sandwiches or bulk sales. Plates will cost $9 for a choice of beef, pork, ribs or a quarter of a chicken, each served with Brunswick stew, baked beans, chips and bread. One pound of beef or pork to go will cost $9; $5 for a sandwich combo; $7 for half a chicken or a quart of baked beans; $9 for a quart of Brunswick stew; and $18 for a half-rack of spare ribs. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Call St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 706-290-9000 or visit www. kofcromega.us or www.facebook.com/ kofcromega for more information.

The City of Rome and Floyd County will offer a Pop-Up Dog Park on Sept. 24 at Riverside Park, 1 Redwood St., from 1-4 p.m. Small dogs play on the hour and big dogs play on the half hour. To enter, owners must show proof of current rabies vaccination. Owners are responsible for the action of their dogs and must clean up after their pets. All dogs must be on a leash until they enter the park and use of the park is at your own risk. PAWS, 99 North Ave., will have information about their services, photos of dogs currently available for adoption and host an open house from 1-5 p.m. For questions contact Bryan King at 706-2364473.