COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SATURDAY
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. 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.
WEDNESDAY
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. 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.
THURSDAY
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 more information call 706-270-5000.
UPCOMING
Animal Rescue Foundation of Rome/ Floyd is having its annual Wags, Whiskers and Wine fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Lawrence Plantation. Tickets, at $ 50 each, are on sale through Nov. 5 at Wet Petz, Backyard Pet Boutique and on the ARF website. The event includes dinner, an auction and entertainment. Call 706-2333543 for more information.
The Rome Walk to End Alzheimer’s 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.
Fellowship Baptist Church,
314 Burnett Ferry Road, is offering a free, outdoor movie night at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. They will be showing “Remember the Titans,” serving popcorn and drinks, playing cornhole, and hosting a truck. Everyone is invited. Please maintain a safe social distance and bring your own chair and blanket.
American Legion Post 52, 1205 Calhoun Ave., will hold a Veterans Day BBQ/ stew/wings sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Plates, $12; BBQ, $16/ pound; stew, $32/gallon, $8/ quart or $4/pint. A second food sale and yard sale is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Tables available for rent at $10. Call 706-346-0119 to preorder.
The Rome/Floyd Branch of the NAACP will hold elections for officers for the next two years from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the KAB Center, 41 Washington Drive. All members in good standing can vote. For more information call 706-204-4176.
American Red Cross NWGa Chapter,
The
112 John Maddox Drive, will hold a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies free of charge. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS.
ONGOING
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.
VFW Post 4911 at 2632 Cedartown Highway hosts Bingo every Friday night. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the kitchen opens at 6 p.m., and the games begin at 7:30 p.m.