Area Calendar of Events

The next spaghetti dinner at American Legion Post 12 will be held this Wednesday, March 21. Come enjoy an all- youcan-eat meal of spaghetti, meatballs, garlic toast and salad for $5. Dinner is served from 5 to 7 p.m. Find the Rockmart post at 1 Veterans Circle off West Elm Street.

This week, the International Missionary Society in Cedartown are hosting a three-day event featuring a trio of guest speakers from the Caribbean islands. They’ll be speaking on a theme from Revelations 14:6-12, and include Pastor Teófilo Palacios on Thursday at 7 p.m., Elder Moses Avellaneda on Friday at 7 p.m. and Pastor Luis Alvarado on Sunday starting at 6:20 p.m. All are welcome to attend at the International Missionary Society Seventh- Day- Adventist Church, Reform Movement at 625 West Ave., Cedartown. Call 770-7150419 for more information.

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration for children in the Cherokee, Northside Westside and Youngs Grove Elementary areas is taking place at the Polk School District central office today and Thursday, March 21 and 22, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Documentation, hearing, vision and dental certificates, plus immunizations and more are required. Contact your child’s school for additional information. Van Wert and Eastside registration will be held during the same times on April 3 through April 5 at the Rockmart Community Center.

This weekend, Yorkville Baptist Church is holding a barbecue fundraiser to help raise money for the congregation to use in ministries and the building fund. Come take part in the church’s Boston butt BBQ sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes barbecue, coleslaw and beans. $8 for adults, $4 for children per plate. Whole Boston butts are also available for pre-order for $35. Call 727-871-1739 for pre-orders. The church is located on Highway 101 North in Rockmart. Additionally call 770-856-8815 for more.

Join the Cedartown Junior Service League for their annual Easter Egg Hunt in Peek Park on Sunday, March 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Children ages 0-12 are invited to participate for the free event. Areas will be divided off by age for local youth. Photos with the Easter Bunny and other activities will be available as well.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at 844 Pleasant Hill Road, Rockmart, will be hosting a “Donation Hobo Supper” on Saturday, April 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Menu consists of assorted beans, fried potatoes, slaw, cornbread, assorted desserts and a variety of beverages. Proceeds will go to the church building fund.

Registration is open now for the Rockmart Cultural Arts Commission’s summer camps. The first for grades K-5 will feature “Winnie the Pooh” on June 6 through June 15, followed by a camp for grades 6-12 for “Bye, Bye, Birdie” on June 18 through June 29. For more information on price and to sign up call 770-684-2707 today.

Keep Polk Beautiful is gathering this Saturday, March 24 to spruce up the area along the Silver Comet Trail. Come take part in the clean-up starting at 9 a.m. at the Cedartown Welcome Center and Depot or at Rockmart’s Seaborn Jones Park for the two hour event. The clean-up is being held in honor of Joe Anderson, who helped organize the efforts to build the trail. Trash bags, gloves water and snacks will be provided to volunteers. E-mail Randy Cook at rcook@cedartowngeorgia.gov for more information or to coordinate group volunteer efforts.

Rockmart First United Methodist Church invites the community to come out and join in worship on Sundays and Wednesdays at the church located at 135 W. Church St. Sunday morning worship begins with Bible study at 9:45 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 10 a.m. for all ages, and an 11 a.m. worship service. Wednesday night includes at 5 p.m. community meal on the last Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m. Bible study and choir practice at 7 p.m. Weekly children’s events at the church include a 5:45 p.m. children and youth meal, 6:15 Children’s music and MYF, followed by L.I.F.E. at 6:54 p.m. All are invited to join in. Call Rev. Martha Dye at 770-684-6251or e-mail marthadye@ngumc.net for more information or questions. The church also updates weekly on their website at rockmartumc.org.

Register now for the Rockmart Cultural Arts Commission Art Summer camp for ages 7 through 12. This year’s theme is “Go West.” The camp is scheduled or July 9 through July 13. For more information on price and to sign up call 770-684-2707 today.

Easter activities are coming up at Anna Kresge Memorial United Methodist Church at the end of March. Hop in for their Brunch with the Bunny on Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., which includes breakfast, bunny pictures and fun games for the community to enjoy. They’ll follow that on Sunday, March 25 with the Palm Sunday service starting at 10:55 a.m., a Maundy Thursday live reenactment of the Lord’s Last Supper starting at 7 p.m. on March 29, a Good Friday Service at 7 p.m. on March 30 and Easter morning sunrise services at 7 a.m., followed by their regular Easter service at 10:55 a.m. All are invited to join in worship at the church at 15 Booger Hollow Road, Cedartown.

The next West Georgia Spay/Neuter Clinic is coming to the Cedartown-Polk County Humane Society this Wednesday, March 28 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 Good Neighbor Center Food Bank in Cedartown is looking for volunteers to help once a week on Monday’s from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and will help with event tasks such as registering recipients, preparing food boxes and stocking shelves. Training available. Please call 678-901-9184. Food bank is located at 71 Woodall Road.

The Polk County Historical Society meets monthly at the Hawkes Library on College Street in Cedartown on the last Tuesday of the month. This month, the meeting will be held on March 27. For more information visit www.Polkhist.com or call 770-749-0043.

The Yorkville Baptist Church welcomes those in need of assistance to come take part in their Sonshine Food and Clothing Pantry at the church at 6273 Highway 101 North, Rockmart. It is open every Tuesday evening starting this week from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Food, toiletry items and clothing are available. Call 678-6287456 for more information.

Members are invited to join the Cedartown Exchange Club weekly on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Cherokee Country Club for meetings and dinner. New members from across Polk County are encouraged to get involved by contacting club president-elect Edward Guzman at 770-546-2482 to take part in the organization that is involved in a wide range of community projects. Visit their website at cedartownexchangeclub.com to learn more. Annual dues are required to be a member.

Mark calendars now for Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church’s upcoming celebration of Pastor Harold Davis’ 9th anniversary with the congregation. They’ll be holding an event on April 25 at 3 p.m. at the church at 194 East Point Road, Cedartown. Call Deacon Clarence Prior at 770-546-6668 or Deacon Jos. Chubb at 706-409-4295.

The Cedartown-Polk County Humane Society will be holding their spring Rabies clinic on Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Cedartown Boys and Girls Club, 321 E. Queen St. $10 each for cats or dogs to get vaccinations. Call Charlotte Harrison at 706-252-4412 for more information.

Just Us Ministries Inc. Food Bank has distribution every Tuesday and Thursday at 904 Young Farms Road in Cedartown. On Tuesday the distribution is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. A picture ID is required. For more information call 770-687-1009 or 678-901-3354, email justusmin.org@gmail.com, or visit Justusministries.com.

Harmony Baptist Church, 882 Little Harmony Rd, Cedartown (Esom Hill area) invites everyone to attend their weekly Sunday morning Services. First Sunday morning service begins at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School followed by worship service at 11 a.m.. Our doors are open to all and we are looking forward to seeing you. For more information visit our Facebook page, Harmony Baptist chruch, Cedartown.

Save the Date now and get involved today in the Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s Community Showcase, the business community expo and resource fair that is back and better than ever. Visit polkgeorgia.com, e-mail info@ polkgeorgia.com or call 770-6848760 for more on how to take part.

Live Oak Baptist Church is holding a revival starting on March 4 featuring the Rev. Billy Swift, the New Liberty Baptist on Sunday night, and Dr. Tommy Steele of Concord, N.C. to deliver sermons on Monday and Tuesday nights. Wednesday night will finish with the message delivered by Rev. Steve Swafford from Fullerville Baptist Church of Villa Rica. Pastor Anthony Osborn and members of the Live Oak Baptist Church invite the community to join in. Call 770-241-2961 for more information.

The Rotary Club of Polk County meets weekly at the Richardson Field Depot in Rockmart for lunch at noon every Tuesday and are encouraging members and potential new members to take part. Contact Missy Kendrick with the Rotary Club at 770-584-5234 for more on how to participate or become a member. Annual dues are required to be a member.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedartown, 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 678-477-2861 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 along, a project of your own to work on, or help out with a mission project and enjoy fellowship with other crafters learning the art. No special skills are required for participation, only a willingness to learn and have fun. For details contact Madeline Brown at 678-435-5032.

The Kiwanis Club of Cedartown encourages members to take part in weekly meetings on Fridays at noon at the Cherokee County Club. Potential new members are asked to get in touch with Rhonda Heuer, Club Secretary at 770-748-1016 to learn more about how you can take part in making the community a better place. Annual dues are required for membership. Visit kiwanis.org to learn about the club.

Check out the Rockmart Farmers Market at the Silver Comet Trailhead behind Southcrest Bank on Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. after the holiday break. 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.