WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GREATER ROME
The Friends of the Library are currently holding their summer silent auction at the Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway, through Saturday at 4 p.m. All auction items are donations or library discards. For a complete list of offerings visit www.rome.shrls.org/friends-ofthe-library.
The Georgia Mountain Music Club will have their “Ole Tyme Music and Homemade Ice Cream” event today at 6:30 p.m. at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. Admission is $5. For more information call 706-5841724.
The American Legion Post 506 will have a barbecue fundraiser on Saturday at 11 a.m. at 21 Peachtree
St. Barbeque chicken and rib plates will be available. Proceeds will benefit the post’s scholarship fund. For more information call 706-291-2327.
Chieftains Museum/ Major Ridge Home, the Rome-Floyd ECO Center and the Rome Braves will host River Quest on Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. River Quest is a unique one-day program that allows participants to learn about river ecology and local history by completing a scavenger hunt booklet at both Chieftains Museum and the Rome-Floyd ECO Center, allowing them to receive a voucher good for two free Rome Braves tickets and a chance to win a door prize. Tickets are $5 per person, include a boat ride on the Roman Holiday and can be purchased at either the RomeFloyd ECO Center or online at www.freshtix.com. Boat departures are at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Ridge Ferry Park. For more information call 706-291-9494, visit www. chieftainsmuseum.org or call the Rome-Floyd ECO Center at 706-622-6435.
The Skulls & Hammer Urban Challenge obstacle race will be held July 28 in downtown Rome. Visit skullsandhammer.com for event details, to register or volunteer. Registration is $70. Proceeds benefit the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia. The fee includes a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, access to an after party and a beverage. The race has two competition levels for advanced and intermediate or beginner athletes. Email skullandhammerchallenge@ gmail.com for sponsorships or to make donations.
Soul Fest of Rome will be held at Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Parkway, on Aug.
from 2-10 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Parking is $5 at the gate. Tent set-up is $25 in advance and $35 at the gate for a 10x10 space. Purchase tickets online at freshtix.com/events/ SoulFest-2018.
Tickets are now available for the Scott Logistics Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at Rome City Auditorium, 601 Broad St. Patron tickets are $75 each and include admission to the pre-event patron party at Forrest Place and reserved seating at the show. General admission tickets are $25. Visit www. romecelebritydancechallenge. com to purchase and for more information. Proceeds benefit the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia. Sponsorship information is available by calling 706-2929024.