COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY
The US Army Black Daggers Special Ops Parachute Team will conduct a demonstration jump in honor of healthcare workers at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Redmond Regional Medical Center, 501 Redmond Road.
The Hospitality House for Women candlelight vigil set for Thursday, Oct. 22, has been canceled.
The NWGA Center for Independent Living is hosting a virtual Pedestrian Safety Town Hall from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, via Zoom. Attendees can share with disability advocates their experiences as a pedestrian, public transit user or driver. Contact Christina Holtzclaw at choltzclaw@nwgacil.org or at 628-246-1825 for the meeting link.
Mt Olive Baptist Church, 17 Pennington Ave., will be giving away free groceries from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday Oct. 22. No ID required. For more information call 706 234 6413.
FRIDAY
Bush Arbor Baptist Church, 3290 Black’s Bluff Road, will have a revival at 7 p.m. every night through Friday, Oct. 23. Everyone welcome. We have a large sanctuary for social distancing. Facemasks are optional.
SATURDAY
Silver Creek United Methodist Church, 36 Reeceburg Road, will sponsor a free community lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. To maintain social distancing meals will be take-out only, from a driveup pickup area in the parking lot. Sloppy joes, chips, slaw, dessert and drink. For more information, call or text 706-506-6493. Everyone is welcome.
The Porcelain Art Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Larue Huckaby’s studio. The program will be an installation of officers. For more information, please call 706-266-6534.
Crush the Crisis, an opioid drug take-back event, Saturday, Oct. 24
Redmond Regional Medical Center,
be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
will
501 Redmond Road. All community members are invited to drop off opioids and expired medications at the drive-thru collection site under tents at the main entrance.
SUNDAY
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 42 Ash St., meets for Holy Communion Sundays at 9: 30 a. m. All are welcome. A nursery is provided. Pleasant Grove Baptis Church pastor Sidney Ford is guest preacher for Oct. 25. For more information call 706-506-1241.
Springfield Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor Bryant T. Steans and family’s 15th Pastoral Anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, with a drive by salute. Meet at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Dollar Days, 1417 N. Broad St. For more information contact Sister Sandra C. Boddie at 706- 346- 0480 or emmasue1949@hotmail.com.
UPCOMING
Downtown Rome merchants will host a Candy Crawl in lieu of trick or treating, from Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Oct. 30. Businesses displaying a large candy corn sign in their front window will be handing out candy or a goody to children 12 and under who are dressed in costume and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Floyd County Master Gardeners will present a free community workshop “Tour of Trees Around Rome,” from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, starting in the parking lot of Ridge Ferry Park. Participants must preregister by Wednesday, Oct. 28, by calling the Floyd County Extension Office, 706-295-6210. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Lady Gladiators’ Night Out will be Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. in the banquet room of Bella Roma, 770 Braves Blvd. For more information, call 678-654-3788.
Rome Shakespeare Festival presents the Halloween Hit: Dracula at the RAD Playhouse, 233 N. Fifth Ave. from Oct. 29-Nov. 8, from Thursday through Sunday both weeks. Tickets are $18 and are available by visiting Therad.biz or Romeshakespearefestival.com.
The Office of Downtown Rome and Business Development District is sponsoring a free showing of the movie “Casper” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the City Auditorium, 601 Broad St. Seating is limited and tickets must be reserved in advance online at www. freshtix.com/events/halloween- movie- night— casper. Face masks are encouraged.
Rome- Floyd Parks & Recreation will host a drivethrough Truck or Treat from 3:30 — 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in the parking lot of Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Parkway.
Unity Baptist Church, 2261 Pleasant Valley Road, is hosting a free Fall-o-ween Jesus Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 31. The event includes a costume contest — no scary costumes, please — trunk or treat, games and prizes.
Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 17 Pennington Ave., will have a “Save our Community Forum” from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Charles Love will be the facilitator. For more info call 706-234 6413.
Rome Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The
fundraiser is continuing virtually this year on Saturday, Nov. 7. Participants can connect through a community app developed with special features to replicate the traditional components of the event. Visit georgiawalk.org to register and learn more.
ONGOING
VFW Post 4911 at 2632 Cedartown Highway hosts Bingo every Friday night. You do not have to be a member of the VFW to play. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the kitchen opens at 6 p.m., and the games begin at 7: 30 p. m. Cash prizes. Hot food and snacks available.
Bush Arbor Baptist Church, 3290 Black’s Bluff Road, holds Sunday School at 10 a. m., worship service at 11 a.m. and evening services at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study is at 6: 30 p. m. For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 770-885-0779.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church holds online prayers at 9 a. m. and 5: 30 p. m. Monday- Thursday on their Facebook page. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. is on WLAQ radio 96.9FM or 1410AM or the website wlaq1410.com. Adult Forum is at 11: 15 a. m. via Zoom. Contact the church office for login credentials at 706-291-9111.
NWGA Center for Independent Living holds a COVID- 19 Peer Support call every Monday at 2 p.m. via the Zoom website and by phone. For the link and password, or if you need assistance, contact Christina Holtzclaw at 628-246-1825 or choltzclaw@nwgacil.org.
The
American Legion Post 136 from Lindale meets the fourth Monday of the month starting at 6 p.m. in the VFW post at 2642 Cedartown Highway. Masks are required.