COMMUNITY CALENDAR
HOWELL, Alexis Brook
Alexis Brook Howell, “Lexi Lou” or “Lexi”, age 19, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Alexis was born in Rome, GA on October 22, 2001, daughter of Brian Howell and the late Holly Hicks. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Gail Howell. Alexis graduated from Armuchee High
THURSDAY
Redmond Regional Medical Center is hosting a free Virtual Vaccine Question and Answer session from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 18. Questions can be submitted anonymously via the chat feature. Zoom Meeting ID: 82345536151.
The Northwest Georgia Region Commission Council will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive. The meeting is public.
FRIDAY
City of Rome Public Works plans to cone off the outside lanes on the Fifth Avenue bridge from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 19, to test a design concept as part of the River District streetscape project.
Redmond Regional Medical Center is hosting a free community vaccination clinic starting at 9 a.m. Friday, March 19, for residents eligible through the state’s tiering guidelines. To verify your eligibility and schedule an appointment, call 706-368-8222, email redmondvaccine@hcahealthcare.com or register online at https://tinyurl. com/dk3xdfxd.
SATURDAY
The Rome-floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive, will host an Electronics Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, for Rome/floyd residents only. Call 706-291-5266 for an appointment. Items typically collected include computers, televisions, recorders and peripheral equipment like printers and keyboards.
American Legion Post 52 and Auxiliary will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, rain or shine, 1205 Calhoun Ave. Brunswick stew will be sold starting at 10 a.m., for $32 per gallon or $9 per quart. Preorders: 706-346-0119. Proceeds help fund high school scholarships and veteran food boxes at Thanksgiving.
The Floyd County Republican Party will hold its Mass Precinct meeting Saturday, March 20, at 10 a.m. at the Charles Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. They will be electing delegates and alternates to the Floyd County Republican Party County Convention which will be held on April 17 at 10 a.m. at the Charles Parker Senior Center. All Floyd County registered voters who concur with the principles of the Republican Party are invited to attend.
SUNDAY
Revival at The Way of the Cross Baptist Church, 208 Darlington Drive, Rome GA, will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 21 and continue nightly at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 26. Come and see what the Lord has for you.
UPCOMING
The Office of Downtown Development is holding Dogs Day Out, an adoption and fundraising event in partnership with PAWS, from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at the Town Green in downtown Rome.
The Porcelain Art Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at Larue Huckaby’s studio. Peggy Allgood will present the program. For more information, call 706266-6534.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College will have a Free Application Week, April 5-9, for the summer semester. The $25 application fee will be waived for all new applicants. The admissions deadline is April 23 and classes begin on May 17.