CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host a puppy pool party at Northside Swim Center, 501 Kingston Ave., on

Sunday. Snickers of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit will make an appearance, and Georgia Dog Gym will give demonstrations on dock diving dogs, obedience and canine scent work at 2 p.m. Designated swim times will be based on the dog’s weight with 49 pounds and below from 1-2 p.m. and 50 pounds and above from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets, T-shirt and doggy goodie bag cost $15. All pet owners must provide proof of current vaccination. For more information and to register visit rfpra.com/puppyplunge. Contact Tammy Bryant at bryantt@ floydcountyga.org for information on being a sponsor. Proceeds will benefit Rome-Floyd County Special Olympics and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit.

The Hospitality House Thrift Store Ladies Boutique, 610 Shorter Ave., is holding their semiannual 75 percent off sale through Sept. 29. Prices start at $1.50. The store is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. Proceeds benefit Hospitality House for Women. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is currently collecting donations for RomeGaCares

disaster relief kits. Donations may be made online at floydsheriff.com or by mail at Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, c/o RomeGaCares, 3 Government Plaza, Rome, Georgia, 30161. For a list of items to prepare a kit for donation, email romegacares@ gmail.com. Kit donations should be dropped off at 1929 N. Broad St. For more information email romegacares@gmail.com or call 470-439-8277.