Area Calendar of Events

Aragon’s annual Christmas Parade has been called off due to several scheduling issues. The city promises to look at a date for 2018 and the parade’s return.

The Polk County Chamber of Commerce is holding their next “Rise and Shine” Breakfast on Dec. 6 with Dr. Michael Paxten with his presentation on “Avoiding Hand Injuries in the Workplace.” Join the chamber at 7:30 a.m. at the Georgia Department of Labor’s Cedartown Career Center at 262 N. Park Blvd., Cedartown. The breakfast is $6 for members, $10 for future members.

Victory Baptist Church is holding their Stockings of Love event this coming Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church at 15 Hedrix Road. Visit vbcrockmart.com or call 678-685-4570 for more information.

A new initiative called For Polk (www.forpolk.com) is holding an upcoming event at Victory Baptist Church, located at 15 Hendrix Road, Rockmart, for their Jingle Jam concert starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Visit Forpolk.com for more information, or call 770-384-7655.

The Cedartown Christmas Parade is coming up this Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at 6 p.m. along Main Street. Come join in the fun and see Santa Claus and more. Visit cedartowngeorgia.gov for more about entering a float and to learn more about this year’s theme, “Christmas on the Silver Screen.”

Spring Creek Baptist Church, located at 2636 Chulio Road, will be having a Drive Through Nativity Experience, “Silent Night” this weekend on Dec. 9 and 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The next spaghetti dinner at American Legion Post 12 will be Wednesday, Dec. 13. Meal served from 5 to 7 p.m. Spaghetti, meatballs, garlic toast and salad, $5, all-you-can-eat. Trivia with Tom and Betty starts at 6 p.m. Come and enjoy a break from shopping and let us cook for you.

Calvary Assembly of God, 300 Canal St., Cedartown, will be having a kids Christmas musical during their 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 17. At 6 p. m. that evening, the choir will perform a candlelight Christmas cantata followed by Holy Communion. The public is invited to attend these events.

Rockmart First United Methodist Church is holding several Christmas events in the upcoming weeks. They’ll have their Chancel Choir Cantata during Sunday services on Dec. 17, followed by a 2 to 4 p.m. Open House at the Parsonage. Their Christmas Eve service is being held on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit rockmartumc.org or call 770684-6251.

First Baptist Church of Cedartown invites the community to come and participate in their Sunday, Dec. 10 in their Children’s Christmas Musical, “The Colors of Christmas,” by the Music Makers and Young Musicians at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The church is located at 101 College St. Cedartown.

The National League of Junior Cotillions, Polk County Chapter is holding their Holly Ball on Dec. 16 at the Cherokee Golf and Country Club. For information regarding the program, call 706-936-8055.

Victory Baptist Church is holding their adult drama “JESUS” and “The Greatest Gift” Chidren’s Drama on Sunday, Dec. 17. The adult drama is at 11 a.m., and the children’s drama at 6:30 p.m. at the church located at 15 Hendrix Road. Visit vbcrockmart.com or call 678-685-4570 for more information.

Join Cedartown First United Methodist for their “The First Christmas” service at 11 a.m. 201 Wissahickon Ave., Cedartown. Call 770-748-4731 for more information.

First Baptist Church of Cedartown invites the community to take part in their annual Dec. 17 for their Candlelight Service at 6 p.m.. in the Sanctuary, with Sanctuary Choir and Ensemble. The church is located at 101 College St., Cedartown.

The Cedartown First United Methodist Church is hosting “A Blue Christmas” on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. It is designed as an alternative Christmas event for those who struggle with the loss of a loved one during the holidays, or from depression or other issues in their life circumstances. The event will be held at the church at 201 Wissahickon Ave., Cedartown. Contact 770-748-4731 for more information or visit Cedartownfumc.org.

A food pantry is open to those in need at God’s Storehouse at 508 McKibben Road past New Beginnings Church on Tuesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For emergency assistance call 404-8592096 or 770-318-6991, or get in touch with the food bank at 470-774-7265.

Bellview Baptist Church will hold their Choir Christmas Cantata on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. during their regular service in the sanctuary to help celebrate the Christmas holiday. Call 770-684-3941 for more information or join in worship on Sunday mornings at 2333 N. Bellview Road, Rockmart. Wisit bellviewchurch.org to learn about more upcoming events.

The Cedartown First United Methodist Church invite the public to join them for their Christmas Eve Candlelight and Service of Carols on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m., at the church located at 201 Wissahickon Ave., Cedartown. They’ll also be holding a midnight candlelight service and holy communion starting at 11 p.m., to culminate at midnight on Christmas morning. Contact 770-748-4731 for more information or visit Cedartownfumc.org.

Belllview Baptist Church is holding their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. at the church, located at 2333 N. Bellview Road, Rockmart. Call 770-684-3941 for more information, or visit bellviewchurch.org.

Come celebrate Christmas with the First Baptist Church of Cedartown on Monday, Dec. 25 and rejoice during their Christmas Day Service, starting at 10:30a.m. in the Sanctuary. “Tell Me the Story of Jesus” is the theme of this year’s event. The church is located at 101 College St., Cedartown.

Order T-shirts now through the Polk County Police Department to help raise funds for the trust of Isaac Hearne. Contact 770-748-7331 to find out more details.

Also selling T-shirts is Sherry Anderson, with the next order being finalized today. Call the City of Aragon 770-684-6563, or through Anderson directly at 678-901-2065 for more information.

Have a fundraising event for the Hearne family? Email kmyrick@ npco.com or call 770-748-1520 to share how people can donate to your efforts.

In charge of community relations at your local church? The Polk County Chamber of Commerce would like very much to talk to you. They are presently in the process of organizing an updated directory of area houses of worship in the community and are hoping for the help of those organizers who want to get their information to as many people as possible. E-mail Mandy Mallicoat at mmallicoat@polkgeorgia.com or call 770-684-8760 for more information about being included in their updated church directory.

The next West Georgia Spay/Neuter Clinic is coming to the Cedartown-Polk County Humane Society on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Head over to the organization’s office at 608 Adam¬son 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 next pickup dates are scheduled for Jan. 10 and Jan. 24, 2018 after the new year.

A fifth Saturday night singing is coming up at 5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time at the Outreach Tabernacle at 1351 Co. Road 31 in Muscadine, Ala. Enjoy Southern gospel and bluegrass from the Paul Family of Buchanan, Nothing but Grace from LaGrange, The Yarbroughs from Bremen. A love offering will be passed around for the singers, and free refreshments are available following the night’s entertainment. For directions or information call Pastor Rouselle Sanders at 770-574-2585 or Howard at 678-925-0903.

Crossview Community Church is getting ready for helping those in need with their Christmas Shoes Project. Get involved in providing new shoes for children in the community by contacting Crossview at 770-684-4070.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedartown, Georgia, hosts a genealogy group that meets from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday nights, except holidays. There are no fees for these sessions and they are open to anyone. Please bring all of your basic family history (if you have it) such as names, birth-dates/death dates of parents, grandparents, children, etc. Bring your laptop or tablet, if you have one. If not, we can still help. Questions? Contact us at 678477-2861 and leave a message or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FamilyQuest42/

The Sit ’n Stitch crafters group meet each Wednesday except the last Wednesday of the month. Bring a sack lunch, a project of your own, or help out with a mission project and enjoy fellowship with other crafters. No special skills are required. For details contact Madeline Brown at 678435-5032.

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 details about vendors and upcoming classes.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are providing opportunities to local residents interested in hearing the message of Jesus Christ. For more information about how you can speak to local Elders, contact 687-852-7497, or visit their meeting house at 10005 N. Main St., Cedartown for worship services at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

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

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 with free civil legal services to low-income persons. This includes cases related to housing, employment, education, domestic violence, consumer fraud, wills, and more. Call 404206-5175 for more information.

The Polk County Alzheimer’s Caregiver 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 in the cafeteria. For more information call John Giglio at 678-246-8188.

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 noon at the Cedartown Library, 245 East Ave. Whether you are an experienced beekeeper, new beekeeper or want to learn all are welcome. For details email polkcountybeekeepers@gmail.com or visit tinyurl.com/polkbees.

Cedartown Supper Club every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Held at 71 Woodall Road. 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 about the supper club call 678-901-9184.

Victory Baptist Church’s Bread of Life Food Pantry is now open. One bag of non-perishable 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 two IDs per address. Regular hours are Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.; and Thursdays, 8 to 10 a.m.