Rome News-Tribune

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

- To list an event email Romenewstr­ibune@rn-t. com or call 706-290-5252.

SATURDAY

Silver Creek United Methodist Church, 36 Reeceburg Road, will sponsor a free drive-thru community lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. This month’s menu is chili, crackers, carrot and celery sticks, dessert, and drink. For more informatio­n, call or text 706-5066493. Everyone is welcome.

UPCOMING

The Friends of the Library Silent Auction is accepting bids through March 1 at 4 p.m. There are five showcases at the library, 205 Riverside Parkway, with a special focus on history books and memorabili­a. For a complete list, check the library website, www.shrls.org/romefriend­sof-the-library.

The New Romans Club will hold their monthly luncheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, at Coosa Country Club. Cost is $19. Dr. Rebecca Vaughn will discuss her father’s life as a Secret Service agent. Her book on his experience­s will be for sale. Please wear a mask when socializin­g. Social distancing will be in place during the seating. For reservatio­ns, contact Jane Franssen at janeffrans­sen@gmail.com or 434-989-4994.

The (Virtual) Access Collaborat­ive will hear from Demetria Fears of One Community United from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, online via Zoom. Contact Christina Holtzclaw at choltzclaw@nwgacil.org or at 628-246-1825.

Chieftains Museum is hosting the 8th annual Floyd County Seed Swap on Saturday, March 6, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Chieftains Museum will be open for free tours for those who are waiting to attend the seed swap. The event is weather-dependent. This year the Seed Swap will be completely outside.

Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 445 E. 14th St., will celebrate Rev. Terrell M. Shields’ 37th Pastoral Anniversar­y at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, with a drive-thru appreciati­on service. Enter on East 14th Street, exit on Flannery Street. All are welcome. CDC guidelines will be followed. For more informatio­n, call 706-234-2091.

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