TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

Hospitality House will hold a candlelight vigil to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence Thursday at Rotary Plaza in downtown Rome at 6 p.m. The event will include a survivor speaker, live music and lantern release.

Southeastern Mills and the YMCA will present Boofest at Grizzard Park, 1170 Turner Chapel Road, on Friday from 6-9 p.m. Activities include a trick or treat village, hay rides and train rides, games, bounce house, monster mash dance, haunted house and storytelling. Food and drink will be available for purchase. A limited number of armbands will be for sale at the YMCA, 810 Second Ave., for $5 each.

Harbin Clinic will host Walk with a Doc on Saturday at 9 a.m. with Dr. Todd Kelley. The walk will begin at Bridgepoint Plaza and follow Kingfisher Trail for approximately 2 miles, but walkers have the option of adding more miles or turning around early. People of all fitness level are encouraged to participate. Visit harbinclinic.com or Harbin Clinic’s Facebook and Twitter pages for event updates.

Compassionate Paws will host Meet and Treat at Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Parkway, on Oct. 22 from 2-5 p.m. Information and demonstrations will be available about pet therapy, dog training, pet adoptions and animal care. There will treats for pets and their humans. The event is free and open to the public. Please bring your pets only if they have been vaccinated and are healthy and flea-free. Testing for AKC Canine Good Citizenship will be available for $15. For more information go to romepaws.org, find Compassionate Paws on Facebook or call 706-232-7411.