CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

The BRIDGES series presented by First Baptist Church of Rome will be held on Sunday. Admission is free. Dr. Ruby K. Payne will present three sessions as part of the BRIDGES series titled “What Every Church Member Should Know about Poverty” from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church of Rome; “Bridges to Sustainable Communities” from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. and “Emotional Poverty: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Rome City Auditorium. For more information visit www. fbcrome.org.

Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum will present “Sanctuary at Berry: Wildlife Photography by Gena Flanigen” through Aug. 18. This exhibition explores Berry College’s wild inhabitants, including a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Berry faculty and community members will present lectures on white-tailed deer, the Berry College bald eagles, striped bass spawning and more. Museum admission costs $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for students. For information visit berry. edu/oakhill.

The Friends of the Library are holding their “End of Summer” silent auction through Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. Showcases include “American History and Culture,” “Modern and Collectible Cookbooks” and “Vintage and Collectible Cookbooks.” For a complete list of the books offered visit www.rome.shrls.org/ friends-of-the-library.