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of Calhoun, 660 Jolly Rd. NW, Calhoun.

Week of Aug. 13

COMMUNITY CARNIVAL at BB&T Park on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free back to school supplies will be given away. Agencies and churches are encouraged to participate – call Sherry Turner, East Calhoun Clothing Closet, at 678-767-0071.

3rd Saturdays at New Echota: 3rd Saturday of Month, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. from Aug. 19, 2017 until Oct. 21, 2017. Guided tours, docents and demonstrations in the buildings bring alive the early 19th century of the historic Cherokee National Capital. Get involved. Special volunteer projects held on these 3rd Saturday program days also. Stay up to date by visiting Friends of New Echota on Facebook. $5.50 - $7. 706-624-1321.

Dancers Workshop Fall Registration - Thursday, Aug. 17 and Thursday, Aug. 24; 3 - 8 p.m. 311 South Wall Street. For more information call 706-629-1570.

Week of Aug. 20

Dancers Workshop Fall Registration - Thursday, Aug. 24; 3 - 8 p.m. 311 South Wall Street. For more information call 706-629-1570.

Week of Aug. 27

The Sons of the American Legion will be hosting the Ninth annual 1SG John D. Blair Memorial Golf Tournament Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at the Calhoun Elks Golf and Country Club. All proceeds raised from this annual event go toward the aid of Veterans and needy families in our community. As a volunteer based nonprofit organization, the American Legion rely on donations from members of the community to achieve goals to fund programs including the aid of veterans, but also, children and youth projects such as The Child Welfare Foundation and Special Olympics. An Auction and awards banquet will be held at our post following the tournament to recognize sponsors and team winners. Preregister by contacting the American Legion Post 47 at 706-629-6975 or visit our post located at 401 West line Street, Calhoun, GA 30701.

The Alzheimer’s Association will host a Caregiver Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at the Gilmer Senior Center in Ellijay, located at 111 North Gilmer Street. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to learn from Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Susan Greene. Susan will present The Basics – Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. The Workshop provides caregivers of Alzheimer’s

First Thursday Book Club - Join the discussion on Thursday, Sept. 7 at Shoney’s on Red Bud Road in Calhoun. Arrive early to order dinner and the book discussion begins at 7 p.m. We will discuss ANCILLARY JUSTICE by Ann Leckie. On a remote, icy planet, the soldier known as Breq is drawing closer to completing her quest. Once, she was the Justice of Toren - a colossal starship with an artificial intelligence linking thousands of soldiers in the service of the Radch, the empire that conquered the galaxy. Now, an act of treachery has ripped it all away, leaving her with one fragile human body, unanswered questions, and a burning desire for vengeance. The only novel to ever win the HUGO, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. All are welcome! Call for more information 678-773-5655.

Notices

Fairmount Library is now located inside of City Hall on the second floor. Story time is held every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. and New Horizon Book Club is held on the second Thursday of the month. For more information call 706-337-5306.

United Way of Gordon County’s Young Leaders Society provides opportunities for philanthropic service, social, and networking events. Our Lunch with Leaders program provides members with a positive learning experience while allowing members to interact with professional leaders in the community. The mission of the United Way of Gordon County Young Leaders Society is to foster opportunities for volunteerism, philanthropy, and a spirit of caring throughout the communities in which we live and work with one or more of the 19 partner agencies of United Way of Gordon County. Membership Requirements include anyone between the ages of 21-45; dues of $240 annually and 20 volunteer hours performed annually. For more information, contact Ashley Goble at Gordon County United Way by emailing agoble@ gordoncountyunitedway.org.

Story times at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library, 100 N. Park Ave. in Calhoun, are 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays.

The Calhoun Adult Learning Center has so much to offer. Make the center your window to the world. Free study programs are offered during the day and evening sessions. Enroll in adult education today. Call 706-624-1111. The center is located on the campus of Georgia Northwestern Technical College.

Lutheran Services of Georgia’s Specialized Foster Care Program is recruiting individuals and

at the Rome Office, located at 336 Broad Street, Ste. 200 Rome, GA 30161. Individual sessions may be scheduled to accommodate families, as needed. For more information, contact Laura Fowler at 706-512-7777 or lfowler@lsga.org.

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 706506-0649.

TALLATOONA BEGINS LIHEAP HEATING ASSISTANCE. Nov. 1 is the date Tallatoona will begin accepting appointments for the heating assistance program. Schedule an appointment online at www.tallatoonacap.org and click on Book Now, or by calling 770-773-7730. The following documents will be needed for appointments: drivers license or state issued photo ID; original social security cards for everyone living in household; proof of citizenship or immigration status such as driver’s license, US military ID, US passport, state issued photo I, US permanent resident card, alien registration card, employment authorization document, certificate of citizenship; most current heating bill within the past 30 days; if your home is heated with natural gas, kerosene, propane or wood you MUST bring both your heating bill and electric bill to the appointment; proof of income for the last 30 days for everyone 18 years or older living in the home including alimony, child support, disability, pension, rental income, retirement, social security, unemployment, wages from work, wages from self employment and workers compensation.

Families Anonymous is a 12-step program, for those concerned about drug abuse and behavior problems of a relative or friend. Completely anonymous, non professional, and non religious. No dues, no fees. Not connected with any hospital or agency. Located on Red Bud Road in plaza below Fitness First, next to Calhoun Counseling Center. Meeting every Thursday 7 - 8 p.m. Call 770548-7849 for more information.

The Gordon County Saddle Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month. The meetings will be held at the Gordon County Agricultural Service Center, 1282 Hwy 53 Spur SW Suite 200, Calhoun, Ga. 30701. Contact 770-548-5956 for more information.

If your school, church, civic or other organization would like a representative from the Georgia State Patrol to come and speak with your group on law enforcement or public safety matters, call 706-624-1477, extensions 1 or 3. Advance notice would be greatly appreciated so someone can be scheduled.