COMMUNITY CALENDAR

THURSDAY

The Rome Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Life Church, 19 John Davenport Drive. This is a support group for those who have lost their child, grandchild or sibling. For more information contact Sandra 706-506-6108 or Deeann 706-936-9021.

FRIDAY

Redmond Regional Medical Center is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic starting at 9 a.m. Friday, March 12, in tents outside the hospital’s outpatient entrance at 501 Redmond Road. It’s open to all who are eligible through the state’s tiering guidelines. Appointments are required. Call 706-368-8222 or email redmondvaccine@hcahealthcare.com to register.

SATURDAY

Floyd Medical Center will host a Johnson & Johnson vaccine day for educators only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. Pre-k and K-12 teachers, administrators and staff who meet the guidelines established by Gov. Brian Kemp may register at https://tinyurl.com/aeyhbh4h.

Hospitality House Thrift Store Ladies Boutique, 610 Shorter Ave., is having their semiannual blowout sale through Saturday, March 13. All fall and winter clothing with a gray tag is 75% off. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Masks required. Proceeds will benefit programs for abused women and their children. Daily specials.

SUNDAY

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 health guidelines will be followed.

UPCOMING

The League of Women Voters of Georgia will hold a free Virtual Legislation Day from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 15, with an update on state voting legislation and information on how to lobby lawmakers. Register at lwvga.org.