COMMUNITY EVENTS

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TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS MONDAY

The American Legion Post 5 and Ladies Auxiliary annual

Labor Day Picnic for members and their guests will be held Monday at the Post Farm, Jones Bend Road, at noon. All members are encouraged to attend. Those who have not yet submitted their annual dues for 2018 may do so at this event. There will not be a regular monthly membership meeting in September. The Executive Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11.

The Knights of Columbus

Labor 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 706-2909000 or visit www.kofcromega.us or www.facebook.com/kofcromega for more information. TUESDAY

The Floyd County Republican Women will have a lunch meeting Tuesday at Red Lobster, 700 Shorter Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Community leader Earl Tillman will be the guest speaker.

Building Positive Families will

hold a workshop for parents, “Responding to Your Child in an Appropriate Manner,” on Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3000 Garden Lakes Blvd. Register at www.buildingpositivefamilies.org or call 706-346-7205.

The Rome Seven Hills Rotary Club will meet for lunch and a tour of the Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center, 393 Riverside Parkway, at noon on Tuesday.

The Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, Cave Spring City Council and Rome City

Commission will meet in the Education Room at Rome-Floyd Fire Headquarters, 409 E. 12th St., on Tuesday at 8 a.m. to discuss possible SPLOST projects for inclusion in a SPLOST referendum and to discuss a proposed intergovernmental agreement.

WEDNESDAY

The New Romans Luncheon will be held Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave. The program will include an Activity Fair. Everyone is welcome to attend. Reservations were requested by Aug. 31. Contact Ruthie Patton at ruthpatton6277@ comcast.net or 706-231-0131 for further information and reservations.

THURSDAY

The Jacksonville State University Greater Rome Area

Alumni Chapter will host an after hours social Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Rome City Brewing Co., 325 Broad St. There is no charge to attend. Attendees may order off the menu and pay individually. A silent auction will raise money for the local scholarship fund. Reservations are not required; however, those who RSVP will receive a free JSU item at the event. Call 877-JSU-ALUM or email alumni@ jsu.edu.

The Rome African Violet Study

Group will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Rome Federated Garden Center, 100 E. Eighth St. The program will focus on getting plants ready for the fair. For more information call 706-295-3751.

The Rotary Club of Rome will host Kevin Langston, Georgia deputy commissioner of economic development for tourism, on Thursday. The club meets every Thursday at noon at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave.

The New Horizons Band will begin rehearsals at Franklin Hall, Shorter University, 315 Shorter Ave., on Thursday. The group is comprised of members over 50 who either played a band instrument in school and haven’t played in many years or would like to learn to play an instrument and play in a group setting. Beginners will rehearse from 6:30-7 p.m. and the full band will rehearse from 7-8 p.m. Dues are $40 per semester ($80 per year). For more information contact Bobby Toles at atlasauct@aol.com or 706-291-1898.

Operation Christmas ChildGeorgia Highlands Area Team will hold an informational meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Silver Creek United Methodist Church, 36 Reeceburg Road, Silver Creek. Door prizes and light refreshments will be provided. For more information call 706-232-1811 or 770-6848054.

SATURDAY

Floyd County Master

Gardeners will present a free community “Decorating for the Holidays” workshop on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Chieftains Museum, 501 Riverside Parkway. Master Gardener Nelly Luthi will show how to beautify homes with decorations from nature. To register call the Floyd County Extension Office at 706295-6210. Visit the Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Facebook page for more information about gardening in the Floyd County area.

SUNDAY

NAMI Rome is offering two free courses on mental health this fall. Family-to-Family, a 12-week course for adults who have a friend or loved one with a mental illness, will start Sunday. Peer-to-Peer, a 10-week course for adults with a mental illness, will begin Sept. 17. Both will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. on Sundays. Participants must register before attending. Contact NAMI Rome at 706-506-5010 or by email at namiromega@gmail.com.

UPCOMING

Haven Health Clinic will hold its Friends for Life Banquet on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St. Pam Tebow, mother of star athlete and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, will be the speaker. Reserved tables for 10 can be purchased for $300. Tickets must be requested by Sept. 11. For more information and tickets call Haven Health at 706-235-6833 or email lheyward@havenclinic.org. The Floyd-Rome Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Charles

C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. Brad Jones of AMBA will be the guest speaker. All members and former members are invited. It will be a covered-dish luncheon with chicken provided. To assure enough chicken is ordered, a RSVP is required. Call Ed at 706234-5104.

The Greater Rome Society for

Human Resource Management will have a lunch meeting Sept. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hawthorn Suites, 100 N. Second Ave.

The Alzheimer’s Association will host a caregiver workshop on Sept. 14 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Cedartown Church of God, 448 West Ave., Cedartown. Geriatric nurse practitioner Susan Green will present “The Basics — Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.” The program is free and includes lunch. Registration is required. Call 800-272-3900 to register.

Floyd County Environmental Health, Floyd County Animal

Control and local veterinarians will conduct a rabies vaccination

clinic for cats and dogs Sept. 16 from 1-4 pm in the parking lot of the Floyd County Health Department, 16 E. 12th St. Animals must be healthy, at least twelve weeks of age and on a leash or in a pet carrier. Cost for the rabies vaccination is $10.

The Friends of the Library Used

Book Sale will be held Sept. 16-23 at the Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway. All proceeds will benefit the library and the Friends of the Library. A preview sale will be held Sept. 16 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for members of the Friends of the Library. Tickets for nonmembers may be purchased for $5. The book sale hours will be 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sept. 18-21, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. on Sept. 22-23, and 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 17. There will be free books for nonprofits on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact Ruth Forrester at 706-290-9235 for more information.

The Pepperell High School

Class of 1967 50-Year Reunion will be held Sept. 15-16. Classmates will meet at the high school at 6 p.m. on Sept. 15 for a tour and to attend the football game. On Sept. 16, classmates will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Christian Life Center, First Baptist Church of Lindale, 9 Park Ave., Lindale. Dinner will cost $10, payable at the door. Email Brenda Martin Atkins at batkins39@comcast.net for information about classmates.

The Model High School Class

of 1987 30-year reunion will be held on Sept. 22-23. Classmates are encouraged to attend Friday night’s football game at Model at 7 p.m. A casual dress dinner is planned for 6 p.m. on Saturday at Mellow Mushroom, 238 Broad St. Attendees will have to buy their meals. Out-of-town classmates are encouraged to make reservations at Hawthorn Suites, 100 N. Second Ave., by calling 706-378-4837. For questions call or text the reunion committee at 706-936-6647 or email modelhighschoolclass87@ yahoo.com.

Chieftains Museum/Major

Ridge Home will participate in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m.5 p.m. Museum Day Live is a nationwide, annual celebration encouraging communities to visit museums. To download a ticket visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday. For more information call 706-291-9494 or visit www.chieftainsmuseum.org.

Greater Rome Toys for Tots and Michelle Alexander Camp will host an Angelversary for Ella Camp on Sept. 23 from 2-5 p.m. at 40 Padgett Road, Cedartown. Bring an unwrapped toy to join in the celebration. There will be food, swimming and games.

The Blue Devil Duck Dash will be held Sept. 23 from 8:30 a.m.noon. Proceeds will benefit the Model Elementary School Positive Behavior in Students program. The race is a 3.1-mile obstacle course. Rain or shine. For more information or to request a registration form contact ayancey@floydboe.net or call 706-236-1827.

The Cave Spring Mushroom Club will host the Cave Spring

Mushroom Festival on Sept. 23 at Rolater Park, Cave Spring, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. as part of Heritage Days Weekend. There will be educators and vendors offering workshops. Vendor booths are available for $40 each. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and younger. For more information visit www.cavespringmushroomfestival.com.

Rome-Floyd Parks and

Recreation will host Ridge Ferry Films at Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Parkway, on Sept. 23. The park will open to the public at 6 p.m. for food, fun and a free showing of the movie “Sweet Home Alabama.” For more information about this event visit www.rfpra.com/ridgeferryfilms. Contact Sarah Grimes at grimess@floydcountyga.org to become a supporting sponsor for future screenings. Visit www.facebook.com/rfprd/ for updates about the event.

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 706-236-4473.

ONGOING

Hospitality House Thrift Store

Boutique, 610 Shorter Ave., will have its semiannual half-price spring and summer sale on grey tag items

through Sept. 13. The store is open Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grey sales tag items start at $3. All proceeds go to support women and children at the Hospitality House for Women.

The Moon Gallery at Berry

College presents “Bad, Bold, Wiser” in clay and mixed media

through Sept. 21. The exhibit is by ceramic sculptor and Berry Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Kelly Stevenson. Stevenson’s work has been shown at Auburn University, Abernathy Arts Center, The Clay Studio in Philadelphia and most recently in an installation on the Yellowstone River. There will be an artist reception at 5 p.m. on Sept. 18. The Moon Gallery is open Monday

through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are offering free haircuts to blood or platelet donors who give during September. Donors will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email several days after their donation. The coupon is valid through Nov. 11 at participating Sport Clips locations. Donors must have a valid email address on record to receive the coupon. Make an appointment to donate using the free Blood Donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-7332767.

The Disabled American Veterans

of Chapter 95 will be at the RomeFloyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway, on Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to assist veterans in filing benefits claims with the Veterans Administration. Bring all documents pertaining to service and medical records. For questions or to set up an appointment for another time call Donald Phillips at 609-410-1076 or Art Cook at 706-314-6411.

The Floyd County Farmers

Market at Ridge Ferry Park will run every Saturday and Wednesday from 7 to 11:30 a.m., ending on Oct. 7. Items for sale will include fresh vegetables, canned goods, jellies and jams, and craft items. The cost for vendors is $7 per space, which is due upon arrival. For any questions about how to become a vendor or how to obtain an application, contact Maria DeArmoun at 706-252-1134.

Senior Gospel Singers meets every Monday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway, and at the Shannon Scout Hut in Shag Williams Park, 40 Minshew Road, Shannon, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. every Thursday. For more information call Charles Patterson at 706-676-4445. The Georgia Mountain Music

Club meets Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. Members and guests perform bluegrass, country and gospel music.Visitors are welcome to attend the free program. For more information call Bob Anderson at 706-7671815.

Third Friday Night Cruise-In will hold its antique and classic vehicle cruise-in at 6 p.m. at the East Rome Burger King, 1323 Turner McCall Blvd. Cruise-ins are held the third

Friday of every month. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Admission is free. For more information call Richard at 770-324-8965.