Community Calendar

Deadline: Thursday 12 p.m.

Upcoming events

For information on holding or supporting a benefit at the Oostanaula Community Club in Calhoun, call Barbara Talley at 770-608-2050.

Ongoing

The Calhoun Recreation Department is holding Adventure Summer Camp and registration is now open. There are four sessions for kids 8-12 years old: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24 and July 18-22. There are two sessions for kids 1214: June 27-29 and July 25-27. Participants will go on a trip daily in these camps. For the 8-12 year olds, the camp is designed to do activities outside, fun educational trips, and trying new things. The camp for 12-14 year olds is for the adventurous; there will be white water rafting, zip lining and indoor rock climbing. Registration deadline is the Tuesday before each session. For more information, contact the Calhoun Rec at 706-629-0177.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart Rome Chapter 525, meets the first Monday of the month except holidays at the Rome Nation Guard Armory located at 340 Wilshire Road at 6:00 P M. All veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart are eligible for membership and are invited to join. For more information: Contact Howard Cothran at 706-676-44692 or Alfred Carnes at 706802-8262.

Summer 2016 Driver’s Education courses will be offered by the Gordon County Schools at Gordon Central High School and Sonoraville High School. Classes will take place at Gordon Central High School on June 13, 14, 15 and 16 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Classes at Sonoraville High School will take place on June 27, 28, 29 and 30 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. A break will be taken at noon each day. Instructors ask for students to bring paper and a pencil or pen to each class; along with their learner’s permit. Classes are open to any student, regardless of where they attend school, as long as they have their learner’s permit. The cost for the Driver’s Education course is $250. A nonrefundable deposit of $50 must be submitted with application, and applications can be found online at www. gcbe.org or at either Gordon Central or Sonoraville High Schools. For more information about the courses, contact Pam Stewart or Gina Daniel at the system transportation office at 706-629-1804.

The Calhoun Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month for the regular called Board Meetings at 12:00 p.m. Special Board meetings will be advertised in advance. All meetings are held at 607 Oothcalooga St. Calhoun, Georgia. The public is invited to attend. Call to verify a meeting is schedule prior to attending.

The Downtown Depot Farmers Market begins Monday, May 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. It’s free for vendors and it will be held every Monday throughout the summer.

Calhoun City Schools Community Education Program is offering Summer Fun this year with many different camps for kids aged pre-k through 8th grade.

As s ummer approaches, the Department of Driver Services (DDS) reminds students needing to test for an instructional permit or driver’s license over the long vacation to obtain a “DDS Certificate of Enrollment Form” from their school administration before the end of the school year. Students planning for an on- the- road test will also need a Georgia Alcohol Drug Awareness Program ( ADAP) Certificate of Completion.

DDS Commissioner Bert Brantley encourages teens to visit the DDS website at www. dds. ga. gov as they prepare for their first license. “It is imperative that teen drivers visit our website as they work toward becoming a safe driver,” he said.

DDS Certificate of Enrollment forms must be signed and notarized from the student’s school and presented at the time of applying for a permit or Class D driver’s license. Typically, the form is valid for one month. However, the Certificate of Enrollment forms issued in May 2016 will be accepted until Sept. 30, 2016.

All applicants under the age of 18 not enrolled in school must provide a GED diploma, high school diploma, or an annual Declaration of Intent from the student’s local Board of Education if enrolled in an approved home school program. In addition to the Certificate of Enrollment form, successful completion of the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program ( ADAP) is required to schedule a road test. ADAP is typically taught in both public and private schools as part of the 9th grade Health course, or it is available online at the DDS website.

New Homeland Security documentation requirements apply to those applying for their first Georgia driver’s license, permit or ID card. Our teen customers can expect to present documentation to establish identity, a name change, citizenship or lawful status in the United States, a Social Security number, and two documents to prove their residential address.

For residency, most students may present a letter from their school plus a parent’s driver’s license/ ID, which has the same address. Please create and print a Custom Document Checklist, listing the exact documents to bring on your visit to one of our Customer Service Centers, by visiting the DDS’ website, www. dds. ga. gov, and clicking on the blue box titled “Secure Driver’s License and ID”.

Students may access informational videos at Georgia Department of Driver Services’ Facebook business page. For complete Georgia driver licensing, testing requirements, and eADAP, please visit www. dds. ga. gov.

To register, do so and pay online at www.calhounschools.org under departments/Community Education or submit registration form with payment to the Community Education Office at 380 Barrett Rd. Regular registration for ALL camps ends the Thursday preceding each camp week. A $10 late fee will be applied to all campers who do not meet the regular registration deadline.

Jacket Jamboree is now a theme-based activities camp. Please visit our website or call 706629-6788 for more information.

Week of May 8

The Calhoun-Gordon County Library, located at 100 N. Park Avenue in downtown Calhoun, will be providing a Jobs Accelerator computer course on Wednesday, May 11 from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Participants who take the Jobs Accelerator class will be able to explore occupations, build resumes and cover letters, prepare for a job interview and find a job. Registration is required. Please call the library at 706-624-1456 for more information or to register.

Alzheimer's Association Family Caregiver Workshop on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Workshop will be held at Calhoun Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 1411 Rome Road in Calhoun. Topics covered will be - The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease; Effective Communication; Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior; Community Resources. Speakers include Susan Greene, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, and Rebekah Davis, Alzheimer’s Association Director of Programs. Registration is free, but required. Please call 800-272-3900 to register!

AARP Safety Driving Course will be held at the Fairmount Community Center on Saturday, May 14, 2016 beginning at 9 a.m. For more information or to register please call 678-313-8298.

On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the Fairmount City Library will host Story Time at 11 a.m. We will read “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon. An activity and snack will follow. Children under 10 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. 706-337-3110.

Story Time at the Chatsworth-Murray County Library on Wednesday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. Theme is Stories about Mothers. For more information, call 706-695-4200 and ask for Tiffany.

The Georgia Civil War Commission’s Quarterly Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, 125 Hampton Drive, Calhoun Georgia. Public is invited to attend.

Gordon County Saddle Club will hold Riding for a Cure fundraiser to support the American Cancer Society at Dry Creek Trails in Armuchee on Saturday, May 14 beginning at 9 a.m. Includes a 2.5 hour trail ride followed by picnic as well as raffle -tickets for raffle are available for $2 each or 3 for $5.

The Rome Chapter of NARFE (National Association of Active and Retired Federal Civil Service Employees) will have their monthly meeting at the Landmark Restaurant on Martha Berry Highway in Rome on Thursday, May 12, starting at 11:15 a.m.and lasting until about 1 p.m. Meeting attendees will always receive the latest news regarding federal civil service matters and retirement data, as well as changes to Social Security. Those qualifying for membership are cordially invited to attend our meetings, and transportation for prospective members (living within the Rome area) to attend the meeting MAY BE made available, so please contact Duke Borchardt at 706-232-1986. All active and retired federal civil service employees living within Northwest Georgia are invited to attend our meeting, and to learn more about the organizations goals.

Week of May 15

The CalhounGordon County Library, located at 100 N. Park Avenue in downtown Calhoun, will be providing a Excel 101 computer course on Monday, May 16 from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Registration is required. Please call the library at 706-624-1456 for more information or to register.

The CalhounGordon County Library, located at 100 N. Park Avenue in downtown Calhoun, will be providing a Excel 102 computer course on Wednesday, May 18 from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Registration is required. Please call the library at 706-624-1456 for more information or to register.

On Thursday, May 19, 2016, the New Horizons Book Club will meet at the Fairmount City Library. The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. The Club will discuss: “Girl On The Train” by Paula Hawkins. New members are welcome. 706-337-3110.

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Workshop will be held on Thursday May 19, 2016 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association located at 922 East Morris Street in Dalton. Topics coveredwillbeTheBasics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease; Effective Communication. Registration is free, but required. Dinner is provided. Please call 800-2723900 to register!

Story Time at the Chatsworth-Murray County Library on Wednesday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Theme is Police Week. For more information, call 706-695-4200 and ask for Tiffany.

The Calhoun-Gordon County Library is offering two classes on Basic Job Applications and What Hiring Managers Want, which will be taught by Mohawk Industries Recruiter Karli Land. The classes will be held on Tuesday, May 17 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. For more information on the class, call 706-428-8122. All classes require pre-registration. For more information, stop by the library at 100 N. Park Avenue in downtown Calhoun or call 706624-1456.

Gordon Housing Stability Coalition Meeting. Too many citizens who have income either from their payroll, disability, child support, pension/SS earnings, or other sources struggle each day to provide a safe, stable, and affordable home for themselves and/or their families. Join your voice at the Housing Stability Coalition meeting on Tuesday, May 17, at 6 pm at The Depot. For more information contact Family Connection at 706-602-5139 or email Roberta@gordonconnection.org.

Announcing a recovery symposium in Rome on Friday, May 20, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Journey Church located at 15 Redmond Court for everyone impacted by addiction and mental health issues. Resources available. Lunch provided. The whole day is free. Come join the conversation and celebrate our journey. Visit us at celebratingourjourney.net for more information.

The Calhoun Elementary Chorus proudly presents The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever on May 16, 17 and 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Calhoun High School Black Box Theatre. For ticket information, email mcleoda@ calhounschools.org.

BBQ and Hotdog Dinner Benefit for the funeral expenses of Jimmy (Lank) Masburn will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the American Legion Campbell Hall, located at 401 W. Line Street in Calhoun. Plates are $7 and include baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and all the fixins’. $1 raffle tickets for great prizes, $1 tickets for 50/50 raffle, cakewalk and auction items. Donations can be made directly to Max Brannon and Sons funeral home or by visiting https:// www.gofundme.com/jimmylankmashburn. For more information, contact Amber Maddox at 706-264-7098.

Coosa Valley Regional Services is holding their monthly board meeting on May 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the main office located at 3 Riverside Industrial Parkway NE in Rome. All public cordially invited to attend.

Week of May 22

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Thornton Recreation Center, 102 North Floyd Park Road, Rome, GA 30165, across from Armuchee High School on Highway 24 North. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The meeting is open to the public.

Story Time at the Chatsworth-Murray County Library on Wednesday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. Theme is Memorial Day Stories. For more information, call 706-695-4200 and ask for Tiffany.

Mud at the Bud 2016 will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. 4 p.m. for Middle and High School students; 6 p.m. for students grades 3 – 5; adults may participate in either race. Come out and support the Red Bud Middle School Athletic Booster Club in a muddy race at RBMS. Students and adults will compete through muddy obstacle challenges to see who can cross the finish line first. All proceeds will go toward improving existing sports facilities for students at RBMS. For more information, contact 706-263-3849 or rbms. abc@gmail.com.

Week of May 29

First Thursday Book Club Join the discussion on Thursday, June 2, at the Curry House Restaurant. Arrive early to order dinner and the book discussion begins at 7 p.m. We will discuss the CUCKOO’S CALLING by Robert Galbraith. Described by The New York Times as “a highly entertaining book... Even better, he has introduced an appealing protagonist in Strike, who’s sure to be the star of many sequels to come.... its narrative moves forward with propulsive suspense.” All are welcome! Call Roberta Charbonneau for more information 678773-5655.

June 3 and 4 Gordon County Senior Center Highway 41 Yard Sale at Painted Post Trading Company, located at 1336 Highway 41 North beginning at 7:30 a.m. Come out and help support this fun raiser for our programs at the center.

Week of June 5

Alzheimer's Association Family Caregiver Workshop on Thursday June 9, 2016 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association - 922 East Morris Street in Dalton. Topics covered will be The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease; Effective Communication; Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior; Community Resources. Speakers are Susan Greene, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, and Rebekah Davis, Alzheimer’s Association Director of Programs. Registration is free, but required. Lunch is provided. Please call 800-272-3900 to register!

AARP Safety Driving Course will be held at the Fairmount Community Center on Saturday, June 11, 2016. To register, please call 678.313.8298.

ShugArt Studio will be hosting its fifth annual summer art camp “Hawaiian Summer”. It will consist of two sessions: the first session will start June 7 and the second session will begin July 5. Both learning and fun will come together in this Hawaiian theme art camp. Campers will create a variety of mixed media projects such as: sand art, seashell art, floral designs and much more. The camp is available for ages five and up. ShugART Studio is located at 122 Nicklesville Rd NE, Resaca. Please contact Tammy Shugart for more information at 706-602-9333 or tammyshugart122@comcast. net