Area Calendar of Events

Plan to get in costumes and come out and enjoy an evening of fun during the Hocus Pocus Family Night as part of the annual Halloween Hoopla events organized by the Polk County Chamber of Commerce. The event is being held on Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. and the community is invited to participate at the Rockmart campus of Georgia Northwestern Technical College for a special showing of Hocus Pocus. All ages are invited to participate.

A “Movie in the Park” hosted by Cedartown First United Methodist and Smith & Miller Funeral Home is coming soon. The family-friendly new live-action “Aladdin” will be shown on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Peek’s Park. Popcorn and drinks provided. Organizers encourage families to bring chairs and blankets.

Anna Kresge Memorial United Methodist Church in Cedartown is hosting their Homecoming Service on Sunday, October 27 with worship to begin at 10:55 a.m. The church is celebrating 15 years in their sanctuary at 15 Booger Hollow Road. The public is invited to come out, and then return later in the evening from 5 to 7 p.m. for a Trunk or Treat event.

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Cedartown First United Methodist Church invites the community to come take part in their Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Candy, hot dogs, games and more will be available for the upcoming free family event.

Who says adults can’t have fun? Businesses are encouraged to dress up together in a theme on Halloween day. This could be a movie, a decade, anything. Send photos to info@polkgeorgia. com by 12 p.m. on October 31. Photos will be posted on the Chamber Facebook page by 1 p.m. Each “like” counts as a vote. The business with the most likes on November 1st at 12 p.m. wins a trophy.

Rockmart’s Festival of Treats is coming up on Thursday, October 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Local businesses will be out with candy for Trick-or-Treaters, there’s a costume parade open for all participants in this year’s event, and much more! The event is being sponsored by Family Savings Credit Union, the Downtown Rockmart Advisory Committee and the Polk County Chamber of Commerce.

Coming up on Halloween afternoon, Main Street in Cedartown will be taken over by goblins and ghouls for the annual Trick or Treat event downtown from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. A children’s Halloween Costume Contest starts at 5:30 p.m. in Holloway Park for those 12 and under. The Dog Halloween Costume Contest to follow.

Second Baptist Church of Cedartown is hosting their annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. The event includes bounce houses, free food and a Trunk or Treat. A silent auction is also being held by the WMU. All proceeds will go benefit Operation Christmas Child. Be sure to get the kids dressed up in “not-so-scary” costumes to be entered into our costume contest.

Tickets are on sale now for the 2019 State of the Community Address coming up on Tuesday, October 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The annual gathering is returning to In the Woods in Rockmart and covers topics that are insightful and relevant for the business community. A buffet dinner will be served. Visit polkgeorgia.com to learn more and register now.

The annual Thanksgiving meal in Rockmart at the Nathan Dean Community Center provided by the Stocks Family is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meal is offered up for free, and will include live entertainment throughout the midday event from Inspirational Voices, Men’s Passing Through, Marvin Williams, Sharon Whatley, Apostle Trixie Morgan, and

more. Those in need will also be able to take home food baskets, clothes, coats and blankets. Toys for children in attendance will also be given out during the meal. God’s Loving Angels will be assisting with the annual event. T-shirts will be on sale for $12; contact Floreace Stocks at 678-719-1981 for more information on how to purchase, or how to help put on the annual feast.

The Rockmart First United Methodist Church is hosting a barbecue fundraiser on Friday, November 8 2019, in their fellowship hall. They’ll be serving plates from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans, bread, and dessert. Tickets for sale at church 770-684-6251. Walk-ins are welcome.

Wendy’s Whimsical World Art Exhibit continues through Oct. 26 at the Rcokmart Art Gallery in the city hall complex on Piedmont Ave. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 pm. on Wednesdays through Saturdays, or by appointment. Call 770-684-2707 to learn more.

Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday night at the First Baptist Church of Rockmart starting with dinner at 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Large Group at 7 p.m. and Small Share Group at 8 p.m. They’ll be hosting their 5th anniversary celebration on November 11, 2019 starting with dinner at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Kris Castro.

Cedartown’s Christmas parade is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. on Main Street! This year’s theme is “Candy Lane” and entries are being accepted to participate. Visit Cedartowngeorgia.gov to learn more now!

The holiday season is coming up soon for Rockmart’s annual Christmas parade, kicking off a weekend of events on the evening of Friday, Dec. 6 through the downtown square on South Marble Street and ending with the annual Christmas tree lighting. The Unwrap the Joy of Christmas event will continue on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 in downtown, including carolers, a Christmas 5K and much more. Check back for more in the weeks to come.

The Cedartown Farmer’s Market has a new location and time for the 2019 season. Market-goers are invited to come out to the corner of Ware and South Main Street in Cedartown continuing on Tuesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. Contact Five Cedars Farm to participate at 678-2461216 to learn more about becoming a vendor.

RCAC has classes for toddlers, children and adults at the Rockmart Cultural Arts Center in drawing, painting, photography, yoga, chorus, piano, whittling, and pottery. For more information, call 770-684-2707 or email rcac@rockmart-ga.gov

Give a child a safe place to go after school and learn

valuable lessons about community, life and academics by getting involved in the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Georgia in Cedartown. Visit their center at 321 E. Queen St., Cedartown from 2:30 to 6 p.m. on weekdays and bring your children ages 5-18 for afternoon activities. For more information on how to participate or volunteer, call our office at 770749-0869 or email asams@ bgcnwga.org.

The Rockmart History Museum on South Marble Street in downtown Rockmart is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Saturday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Museum welcomes visitors and group tours. Contact Pat Sampson at 678764-5201 for information. RHM meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month and volunteers are welcome and encouraged to take part.

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 County Division of Family and Children Services office, 100 County Loop Road in Cedartown. Information sessions explain what is required to become a foster or adoptive parent in Georgia. For more information call Robin Forston at 404895-6517 or email robin. forston@dhs.ga.gov or call 1-877-210-KIDS. Visit www. fostergeorgia.com for more information.

The Polk County Democratic Committee Meets on the second Saturday of every month at 9:30 a.m. In the “even” months (February, April, June, August, etc.) the organization meets at The Rockmart Library at 316 N. Piedmont Ave., Rockmart and during the “odd” months (January, March, etc.) they meet at the Cedartown Welcome Center, 609 Main St., Cedartown, GA 30125.

The American Legion in Rockmart is hosting their monthly all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner coming up this Wednesday, October 16. Meal of spaghetti, meatballs, garlic toast and salad, $5. They hold dinners on the third Wednesday of every month. Join the group for a good meal and to support veteran and children’s programs. The Legion is located at 1 Veterans Circle, Rockmart.

USAPA Pickelball Ambassador Daneen England is holding a free pickleball clinic every Monday (weather permitting) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rockmart Tennis courts, located at 436 Hogue Avenue, Rockmart. Loaner paddles and all necessary equipment will be on hand to learn t he sport. This is a free event for anyone and they just need to wear comfortable gym clothes and tennis shoes. Contact England at 770-356-1282, or by email at howardd999@yahoo.com for more information.

The office of Exceptional Students of Polk School District is available to assist with the identification of children with disabilities and provision a free appropriate public education beginning at the age of three through the age of 21. If you suspect your child is experiencing any developmental delay or you suspect your child might have a disability and would like assistance or for more information about services available through Polk School District, contact the PSD Exceptional Student Services office at 770-684-8718.

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 third 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 email aweaver@lsga.org or call 706-506-0649.

Did you know that nationwide the American Red Cross assists 53 people every 60 seconds during personal and local disasters? Our Northwest Georgia Red Cross Chapter serves Polk County. If you’d like to do some meaningful volunteering, please contact Arthene Bressler at 762-2319896 and visit our website at www.redcross.org/local/ georgia.

Get assistance

Do you think you might be pregnant? You can know for sure. Contact Life Matters Outreach today to schedule a free pregnancy test. You have a right to know all the options available to you. We offer free evidencebased education and resources so that you can make a well-informed decision. The services provided at LMO Pregnancy Care Center are free of charge. Clients are treated with respect and unconditional acceptance. We are here to help YOU. Call 770-748-8911 for more information.

Anna Kresge Memorial United Methodist Church will be sponsoring a clothing bank for children ages infant to 5 years old on the first Thursday of each month beginning in September from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the conference room of One Door Polk in Cedartown. Contact 770-748-6811 for more information on how to donate or participate in the giveaway.

Victory Baptist Church’s Bread of Life Food Pantry is now open. 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 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.