COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TUESDAY
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.
THURSDAY
Redmond Regional Medical Center is hosting a free Virtual Vaccine Question and Answer session from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 25. Questions can be submitted anonymously via the chat feature. Zoom Meeting ID: 82345536151.
FRIDAY
Revival at The Way of the Cross Baptist Church, 208 Darlington Drive, Rome GA, runs nightly at 7 p.m. through Friday, March 26. Come and see what the Lord has for you.
The southbound lane of U.S. 27 at Taylor Ridge in Chattooga County will be closed for repairs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Friday, March 26. Traffic will be paced in each direction through the area with a pilot car.
Redmond Regional Medical Center is hosting a free community vaccination clinic starting at 10 a.m. Friday, March 26, 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 tinyurl.com/dk3xdfxd.
SATURDAY
There will be a Community Food Drive in Cave Spring to help restock the local food bank on Saturday, March 27. Donations may be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at KC’S Grocery Store parking lot, 10 Rome St. No perishables or glass containers.
Silver Creek United Methodist Church, 36 Reeceburg Road, will sponsor a free community lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27. Take-out only. Drive thru. Menu is grilled pork roast, macaroni and cheese, green beans, roll, dessert, and drink. For more information, call or text 706-506-6493. Everyone is welcome.
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 706-266-6534.
UPCOMING
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.
The (Virtual) Access Collaborative is hosting an online session about Social Security benefits with Sally Atwell, WIPA Project benefits navigator, from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. Contact Christina Holtzclaw at choltzclaw@nwgacil.org or at 628246-1825 for the Zoom meeting link.
Specially Gifted Foundation is hosting Spring in the Valley, a family festival, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 1400 MLK Jr. Blvd. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children up to age 12. Kids 3 and under are free. For more information, visit their Facebook page or www.speciallygifted.org.
Starting April 11, NAMI Rome is offering an eight-session course on ways to help friends and family members who are living with a mental illness. Family-to-family meets 2.5 hours weekly on Sunday afternoons from 1:30-4 p.m. in Rome. The class size will be limited to follow CDC guidelines. For more information and registration call Bonnie at 706-506-8314.
The Floyd County Republican Party will hold its County Convention at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17 at the Charles Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. All Floyd County registered voters who concur with the principles of the Republican Party are invited to attend.
The Junior Service League of Rome will hold its biennial Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24. Tickets are $25 for the regular tour, $50 for the “taste and tour,” and are available at Chieftains Museum, 501 Riverside Parkway. For more information visit jslofrome.com.
ONGOING
The Armuchee Ruritan Club will meet at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Sam’s Burger Deli, 3268 Martha Berry Highway. The next one is April 20. Board meetings will still be at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday. The next one is April 13.
The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging is making its sixweek Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop available remotely by computer or phone. Participants receive tip sheets, a reference book, and 2 CDS. There is no charge, but registration is required. For more information call Rogena Walden at 706-295-6485.
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 706506-1241.
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.
The NWGA Center for Independent Living holds a 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.
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. 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.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church currently worships on Sunday at 10 a.m. on WLAQ radio station or live stream on Youtube. Celtic Service on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. is posted on the church Facebook page. In person worship will resume on Easter Sunday, April 4. See the website www.stpetersrome. org for details or call 706-291-9111.
Covenant Presbyterian Church (EPC), 1645 Cartersville Highway in Rome, holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. traditional communion worship service. Social distancing practiced, masks recommended but not required. For further information, visit Covenantrome.org or call 706-767-8373.