COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY
A free virtual workshop on “Caregivers, Yoga, and Coffee” is being hosted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, by the Theta Omicron Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to mark Community Impact Day. The speaker is awardwinning psychologist Dr. Roselyn V. Aker-Black. Register at Eventbrite by searching the workshop title.
UPCOMING
The New Romans Club will hold luncheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 2 at Coosa Country Club to include a home-made baked goods sale and Christmas music by Kam and Deborah Malone. Masks and social distancing are requested. Cost is $ 19. For reservations, contact Ruth Patton at ruthpatton6277@ comcast.net or 706-231-0131.
Christmas in Lindale is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, with a 3 p.m. parade from Pepperell Primary, along Dragon Drive and Park Avenue, to the First Baptist Church. Rain date is Dec. 6. The Star Lighting Festival with over 50 vendors runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at Gilbreath Park. The lighting ceremony is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Social distancing measures will be followed.
Georgia’s Rome Winter Art Market featuring local artists, crafters and growers is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6, outside at the Rome Civic Center, 402 Civic Center Drive. Free parking and admission.
Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum is offering Victorian Christmas tours every half hour from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 4-5, 11-12 and 18- 19. Each tour is capped at six people. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for Berry affiliates and children 5 and under. Tickets must be reserved in advance at berry.edu/oakhill/victorian-christmas-tours.
The Friends of the Library is holding a “Christmas Gift” silent auction through 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Rome Floyd County
Library, 205 Riverside Parkway. All five showcases feature books and other items suitable for gifts. Visit shrls. org/ romefriends- of- the- library for a complete list. Proceeds benefit the library.
ONGOING
The AlAnon support group is moving its meeting from Transfiguration Church to Westminster Church at 1941 Shorter Ave. The time will remain the same, at noon each Wednesday. Everyone is invited.
The Our Lady of the Three Rivers Chapter of the Society of Mary meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 42 Ash St. For more information call 706-506-1241.
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.
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. For more information call 706-506-1241.