COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Redmond Regional Medical Center will hold
a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 10, at Thankful Baptist Church, 935 Spider Webb Drive, for any Georgia resident age 16 and older. Please bring ID. For more information call 706-291-8132.
WEEKEND
Floyd County is holding a Public Safety Job Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Thornton Recreation Center in North Floyd Park, off U.S. 27 in Armuchee. Animal control, E-911, police, the prison and the sheriff’s office will be represented. Covid protocols will be observed. For more information, look for a Facebook page or contact Chris Fincher at 706-252-4234 or fincherc@floydcountyga.org.
The 2021 Georgia’s Rome Spring Art Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11, on the grounds of the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive. The market will be outdoors only.
Chieftains Museum is holding its annual Herb & Plant Sale online. Orders may be placed through midnight Sunday, April 11, at Chieftainsmuseum.org for drivethru pickup on April 17 and 18 at Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.
UPCOMING
Fellowship Baptist Church, 314 Burnett Ferry Road, will be giving away food boxes to anyone who needs food on Saturday, April 17. This will be a drive through event from 8 a.m. to noon. There are a limited number of food boxes so come early.
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 Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition is hosting a virtual focus group for fathers of children aged 11-18 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 to gather thoughts on how to best serve fathers and their children when it comes to cancer awareness and prevention. Each participant will receive a $25 Walmart gift card. To register, email aagnew@nwgacancer.org.
COVID-19 vaccinations will be given at Cave Spring City Hall from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 21. To pre-register call 706-777-3382.
The nonpartisan League of Women Voters Rome Floyd will meet by Zoom on Thursday, April 22, at 6 p.m. The program will be preparation of voter education materials about redistricting for community distribution, including copies of voting district maps for our area libraries. For more information, call 706-676-0507.
Animal Rescue Foundation Rome Floyd is having its annual car show on Saturday, April 24, at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, 2448 Shorter Ave, through 2 p.m. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. and costs $25. Preregistration is $20. All participants receive a T-shirt. Raffle tickets and ARF merchandise available for purchase. Prizes awarded.
The Armuchee High School Class of 1957 will meet at Landmark Restaurant at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 24. Food orders will be from the menu. Further information can be provided by Lynn Woodall at 706-676-4117.
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.
Between The Rivers Farmer’s Market will return to Bridgepoint Plaza on Saturday, May 1. The market will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of every month until Sept. 18. Locally grown produce, meat, eggs, local honey, baked goods, coffee, local artisans, and breakfast from Pop-up Chefs.
The 2021 Georgia Mushroom Festival will be held Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, at Rolater Park in Cave Spring. A Magic Mushroom Music Jam on Saturday is part of the event this year. For more information visit Georgiamushroomfestival.com.
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