Area Calendar of Events

Come enjoy a picnic next week with the Polk County Chamber of Commerce who will be hosting 14th district U.S. Rep. Tom Graves t Peek Park in Cedartown. The picnic starts at 11: 30 a. m. this Wednesday, Aug. 16 and will be catered for those who wish to eat. Graves plans to give a quick legislative update on what is going on in Congress. Cost is $12 for Chamber members, $ 20 for nonmembers to cover catering costs. RSVP with the Chamber by this Friday at 770-684-8760 to participate, or register online at polkgeorgia.com or by email at mmallicoat@polkgeorgia.com. There is no charge to partici--

pate in the picnic if those wishing to attend don't want to partake in the meal.

The next spaghetti dinner at American Legion Post 12 will coming up this Wednesday night, Aug. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Meal is spaghetti, meatballs, garlic toast and salad for $5, all you can eat. This is open to the public. Trivia with Tom and Betty starts at 6 p.m. Participate for a chance to win free a dinner. Bring friends and enjoy the fun.

100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest, Georgia Health Initiative for Men and Women August 19th from 8-12PM Floyd County Health Department, at 16 E 12th St SE, Rome. Free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, prostate cancer, skin cancer, and vision will be offered. Also, breast exams, PAP smears, & dental screenings will be available, as well as mammograms by appointment. To make a mammogram appointment call: 706-509-6840. Door prizes, FREE healthcare seminars and refreshments will be served. For more information about the health initiative, call 706-291-9809.

Check out the Rockmart Farmers Market at the Silver Comet Trailhead behind Southcrest Bank on Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. from now through Thanksgiving. Visit Rockmartfarmersmarket.com for more information about vendors and upcoming classes.

Save the date now for the official ribbon cutting coming up at the Polk County College and Career Academy's new c ampus at Cedartown High School. Officials will gather on Aug. 28 for a ceremony. Check back in coming editions of the Standard Journal for more about the event.

The annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia will be making a stop once again in Polk County at Skydive Spaceland off Grady Road during their annual U.S. Bicycle Route 21 event. The ride is begins in Chattanooga on Sept. 29 and continues until Oct. 1 where it will end in Atlanta. Riders will be at Skydive Spaceland on Sept. 30 after coming from Summerville, and evening entertainment is scheduled as well. Check out brag.org for more information.

Cedartown First Baptist Church will hold their Fall Kickoff celebration during a two- day event starting on Saturday, Aug. 19 with a Tailgating party starting at 4 p.m., and worship with Dr. Daniel Heeringa, pastor of First Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. Following on Sunday, Aug. 20, there will be a 9 a.m. breakfast in the fellowship hall, worship services headed by Dr. Heeringa at 11 a.m. and a 6 p.m. concert with The LeFevre Quartet. Admission is free, all are invited to attend. A love offering will be taken up. Visit fbccedartown.org for more information or call 770-748-3120. The church is requesting help and volunteers for the Aug. 19, which will also include contests with prizes at the end of the event.

Help out the Polk County State Special Olympics team with their efforts to raise money by stopping by their produce stand in downtown Cedartown today. The stand - located at One Door Polk at 424 N. Main St., Cedartown - provides a variety of fruits and vegetables for sale with the proceeds going to support their practice costs, jerseys, and competition fees to compete at the State Special Olympics Masters Bowling competition in Warner Robbins in August. The stand is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and run by local volunteers. Call 706-302-0462 for more information.

Check out the Throttle Jockeys Fourth Friday Cruise-in monthly - weather permitting - in front of Polk County Courthouse No. 2 parking on Prior Street i n Cedartown from 5 to 9 p.m.

Polk Family Night at State Mutual Stadium for the Rome Braves is coming up on Sept. 2 as the Braves face off against the Columbia Fireflies. Get tickets by calling the Chamber at 770- 684- 8760 or email mmallicoat@polkgeorgia. com for more on how to take part.

Ferst Foundation Community Action Team (CAT) meets the first Monday of the month at 5 p.m., alt ernately i n Cedartown and Rockmart. Call 404-862-1273 for meeting location. Find out more about how to help improve childhood literacy in Polk County at ferstfoundation.org.

Christian Counselor and Life Coach Lyle Thomas, a Cedartown native, will present RealTalk, a highly interactive training that is fun and transformative for everyone from teenagers up. The oneday, interactive event is perfect for couples, parents and their teens, business owners, coworkers, friends, and anyone who would like to deepen the quality of their relationships at home and at work. The event will be held Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Polk County College and Career Academy at Cedartown High School. The cost is $10 and includes materials and lunch. To register, email dawntolbert@ gmail.com.

Rockmart's annual Riverwalk Festival on the Eurharlee is coming up in Oct. 21. Visit rockmartga.gov for more information about how to sign up to become a vendor and to participate in festivities.

The Georgia Legal Services Program’s Claire Sherburne will be on hand at One Door Polk in Cedartown every fourth Monday to help those in need of provide free civil legal services to persons with low incomes. This includes cases related to housing, employment, education, domestic violence, consumer fraud, wills, and more. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The next date will be later this month.

Get ready now for the annual Labor Day Bike Ride on the Silver Comet Trail in Cedartown. It'll start at the Cedartown Welcome Center in the Depot and run along the Silver Come Trail following an 8 a. m. registration on Monday, Sept. 4. Call the Welcome Center at 770-748-2090 for more information about the ride and how to participate, or email rruark@downtowncedartown.com.

The 43rd annual Flea Market at the Cedartown First United Methodist Church is coming up on Labor Day weekend! Mark calendars now for Friday, Sept. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p. m., and Saturday, Sept. 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Don't miss a chance at getting house wares, furniture, clothes, toys, books and more.

The next West Georgia Spay/Neuter Clinic is coming to the Cedartown-Polk County Humane Society on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Head over to the organization’s office at 608 Adamson Road, Cedartown on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to fill out an admission and prepay for the surgery. Those wanting more information can call 678-361-7304 for more information. Vaccines and tests are available for extra cost as well. The first pickup date for the coming month is Sept. 6.

Vendor applications are out now for the annual Cedartown Fall Festival being held on Saturday, Oct. 7 on Main Street. Festivities begin with the 10 a.m. Shriner's parade, a dog contest at 11 a.m. and live entertainment throughoutt he day. Those interested in a vendor space can contact Ramona Ruark at the Cedartown Welcome Center at 770-748-2090 or email rruark@ downtowncedartown.com.

The Polk County Alzheimer’s Support group will meet monthly on the first Monday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Polk Medical Center. Those interested can join for fellowship and lunch following in the hospital cafeteria. For more information call John Giglio at 678-2468188.

Join the Church of God of the Union Assembly, 32 Prospect Road, Rockmart, for praise and worship weekly. The church welcomes anyone to come and worship regularly on Sundays and Wednesdays as well. Praise and youth services are held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights, and services start at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday following Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Call Pastor Jesse Starnes at 678757-4572 for more information.

The Polk County Beekeepers meets the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cedartown Library 245 East Ave. Whether you are an experienced beekeeper, new beekeeper or want to learn all are welcome. For more information email polkcountybeekeepers@ gmail. com or visit tinyurl.com/polkbees.

Get ready for the Polk County Fair organized by the Cedartown Exchange Club annually to help raise funds for the club to donate to local organizations. This year's fair is scheduled from Tuesday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Polk County Fairgrounds; 5-10 p.m. nightly Tuesday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. Check back for more information in coming editions.

The Polk County Extension Service’s annual twice-weekly vegetable market has begun. Find fresh veggies and fruits on hand from vendors on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Peek’s Park in Cedartown. Call the extension office at 770-749-2142 for more information or to learn how to participate.

Cedartown Supper Club every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6: 30 p. m. Held at 71 Woodall Rd. Seventh-day Adventist Church. Enjoy a vegetarian supper and participate in a lecture on healthy, happy living. Free and for all ages. Each evening provides a different menu and lecture topic. For more information call 678-901-9184.

Victory Baptist Church’s Bread of Life Food Pantry is now open to help those in need. One bag of nonperishable food, five items to pick from produce, eggs and milk and two items from frozen meats, breads and others will be available. ID is required. Limit of 2 IDs per address. Regular hours of operation for the pantry are Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays, 8 to 10 a.m.

Interested in becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent? Open your heart to a child in need and find out how you can help. Join others who seek the love of a child every second Tuesday night of each month at 6 p.m. at Polk Co. Department of Family and Children Services office, located at 100 County Loop Rd. in Cedartown. Information Sessions are held to explain what is required to become a foster or adoptive parent in the state of Georgia. For more information please call Robin Forston at 404895-6517 or e-mail robin.forston@ dhs.ga.gov or call 1-877-210-KIDS. Visit www.fostergeorgia.com for more information.

Join Paul Craighead at the Rockmart Cultural Arts Center gallery for weekly pottery classes. They are held Tuesday and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for $15 each, and $12 for a Thursday class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Materials are included in the cost of the classes. Call Paul Craighead at 770-843-5302 with questions. Registration open at the beginning of classes.

Celebrate Recovery continues to meet in the First Baptist Church of Rockmart, 311 E. Elm St., Monday nights with dinner at 6 p.m. A large group gathers at 7 p.m. and small share group at 8 p.m.

Victory Baptist Church will be hosting their annual Stockings of Love Christmas in July event on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Visit their website at www.vbcrockmart.com for more information.

The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group in Polk meets the first Monday of each month at First Baptist Church of Rockmart, 311 E. Elm St. The facilitator is April Williams. For more information call 770-546-5188.

Lutheran Services of Georgia’s Heritage Adoption Program partners with DFCS to find Forever Families for children waiting in Georgia’s foster care system. Information Sessions are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Rome Office, located at 336 Broad St, Suite 200. Individual sessions may be scheduled to accommodate families, as needed. For more information, contact aweaver@lsga.org or call 706-506-0649.

The Sit N’ Stitch craft group at Rockmart First United Methodist Church is taking a summer break and won’t be meeting again until after the Labor Day holiday. Contact Madeline Brown at 678-435-5032 for more information.

Soup and “Savior”, a local non-profit organization, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays to provide needed items to deserving people. This includes a free meal (soup), clothing and gives other assistance. Meetings are held at Glad Tidings, located at 703 Robert L Parks Blvd in Cedartown. Donations are accepted.

Lutheran Services of Georgia’s Heritage Adoption Program partners with DFCS to find Forever Families for children waiting in Georgia’s foster care system. Sessions are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia office in Rome, located at 336 Broad Street. For more information, contact aweaver@lsga.org or call 706-506-0649.

All Carroll EMC offices will close Thursday, August 31 at 12 noon. During the closing, make payments at the kiosks, automated phone payment system (770-832-3552), online at carrollemc. com or via the free Carroll EMC mobile app. To report a power outage, call 1-877-9-OUTAGE (1-877-968-8243) or report it online or via the mobile app.

Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise, take steps to protect your family from drug use. Call 800-431-1754 for more today. visit the Narconon website at DrugAbuseSolution.com.