COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Downtown Rome merchants are hosting a Candy Crawl in lieu of trick or treating 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 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/halloweenmovie-night—casper. Face masks are encouraged.
The Unified Land Development SubCommittee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Friday,
Oct. 30, in the Sam King Room at Rome City Hall, 601 Broad St., and virtually by Zoom to discuss upcoming text amendments. There a public participation portion.
SATURDAY
Rome- Floyd Parks & Recreation will host a drive- through Truck or Treat from 3:30 — 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in the parking lot of Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Parkway. Limit is one candy bag per child 12 and under; four bags per vehicle.
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.
Three area churches — Bush Arbor Baptist Church, Grace Fellowship Baptist Church, and Vanns Valley Baptist Church — will be giving away hot dogs and candy from 6 to 9 p.m. on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, in front of the caboose on Broad Street in Cave Spring. Everyone is welcome.
SUNDAY
New Hope Overcoming Cathedral Ministries, 200 Nixon Ave., holds its Third Annual Conference at 11 a. m. Sunday, Nov. 1, with local ministers speaking. All are cordially invited. Social distancing and masks are required. For more information call: 770 547-8369.
UPCOMING
The New Romans Club November luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Coosa Country Club. The program is “Interior Decorating” by Leah Ennis. Please wear a mask when socializing. Seating will be socially distant. Cost is $19. For reservations contact Ruth Patton at ruthpatton6277@ comcast. net or 706-231-0131.
The Highland Rivers Foundation board of directors will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, via teleconference due to pandemic conditions. The meeting is open to the public. For additional information call 706-270-5000.