COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY

The American Red Cross is holding a blood and platelet drive from 2-7 p.m. on Dec. 30 at the Red Cross office, 112 John Maddox Drive. Donors will get long- sleeved T- shirts while they last. To make an appointment, call 1- 800733-2767 or visit RedcrossBlood. org. Face coverings are required.

THURSDAY

Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 445 E. 14th St., will have Watch Night Services beginning at 11 p. m. on Thursday, Dec. 31. This will be a drivein church service following all of the CDC and health guidelines. All are welcome. For more information, contact Rev. Shields at 706234-2091.

UPCOMING

The New Romans Club January luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Coosa Country

Club. Representatives of Restoration Rome, Ruth and Naomi House, and PAWS will discuss their work and volunteer opportunities. Masks and social distancing. Cost is $19. For reservations, contact Jane Franssen at janeffranssen@gmail.com or 434989-4994.

ONGOING

The Alanon support group meets at Westminster Church, 1941 Shorter Ave., at noon each Wednesday. Everyone is invited to come.

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 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.

Pisgah Baptist Church, 5603 Alabama Highway, has Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday worship at 10:50 a.m. On Wednesdays they offer 8:30 a.m. prayers and 7 p.m. Bible study and a youth meeting.

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. Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 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.

The NWGA Center for Independent Living holds

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.

American Legion Post 136 from Lindale meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the VFW post at 2642 Cedartown Highway. Masks are required.

DAV Chapter 95 meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 4911 on Cedartown Highway. Face masks are required. For more information or assistance in filing VA claims, contact Chapter Commander Art Cook at 334-208-2736.