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and are invited to join. For more information: Contact Howard Cothran at 706- 676- 44692 or Alfred Carnes at 706- 802- 8262.

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 Calhoun Area Writers meet every third Friday of the month at The Harris Arts Center from 6- 7: 30 p. m. The club exists to support writers, from published authors to those who simply enjoy writing down their thoughts.

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

Sugar Valley Community Club in Sugar Valley, GA is available for use for benefits and/ or other functions. Please contact Bobby Dobson: 706- 602- 2989.

If you are a HOMEOWNER and have served in the United States Military or are a Surviving Spouse and live in Gordon or Bartow County, you may qualify for up to $ 13,000 in FREE home rehabilitation such as a new roof, exterior windows and doors, central heat and air, low flow plumbing, etc. Contact New Foundations Development, Inc. and ask for Carol Hatch at 706- 629- 9183 ext, 14 Mon. - Fri. 9 a. m. - 5 p. m. Income limits apply and funds are limited so don’t wait or you will miss out. This program is for VETERANS and Surviving Spouses ONLY. ( New Foundations Development, Inc. is a local nonprofit working in conjunction with the Calhoun Housing Authority, NorthSide Bank of Calhoun, North Georgia National Bank.)

Week of Aug. 6

The Board of Trustees of the CalhounGordon County Public Library, Calhoun, Georgia, will hold its regular quarterly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at 4: 30 p. m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, located at 100 North Park Avenue Calhoun, GA 30701. This meeting is open to the public. This regularly scheduled meeting of the board of trustees will consider agenda items, actions and review proposed amendments and or updates to the constitution and bylaws of the public library. Proposed changes to the constitution and bylaws must be presented to the library board of trustees for review at least 2- weeks prior to the meeting date.

FREE Outdoor Movie Night at Morning Pointe of Calhoun on Friday, Aug. 11, 8: 30 p. m. Calling all kids and kids at heart! Bring your blankets and join us for a family movie under the stars with a prime time showing of Finding Dory at Morning Pointe of Calhoun. Also, enjoy popcorn and refreshments for a small donation benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Call 706629- 0777 for more information. Morning Pointe of Calhoun, 660 Jolly Rd. NW, Calhoun.

Virtual Dementia Tour at Calhoun Healthcare Center, located at 1387 US 41 North in Calhoun, on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 1 -5 p. m. The Virtual Dementia Tour uses patented sensory tools and instruction based on research conducted by a specialist in geriatrics. During a Virtual Dementia Tour experience, trained facilitators guide participants outfitted with patented devices that alter their senses while they try to complete common everyday tasks and exercises. It enables caregivers to experience for themselves the physical and mental challenges faced by those with dementia and use the experience to provide better person- centered care. To RSVP and schedule a time, call Dena Washington at 706- 629- 1289.

Single Friends is sponsoring a dance from 7 - 10 p. m. at the Charles Parker Center on Friday, Aug 11. Admission is $ 7. Married couples are welcome. Music by DJ Ken Hughes. Door prizes and refreshments included. For more information, call Barbara 706- 292- 9180.

Week of Aug. 13

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- 6241321.

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.

The Fairmount City Library will hold a $1-A-BAG book sale Monday - Wednesday, Aug. 14 - 16 from Noon until 5 p.m. We will provide the bag. We have a large assortment of both hardback and paperback books. If you have any questions please call 706- 337- 3110.

The Gordon County Historical Society will have its quarterly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Historic Depot in downtown Calhoun. A covered dish meal will precede the meeting at 6: 30 p. m.; feel free to bring your favorite covered dish. Jeff Henderson will be the keynote speaker, covering the people, communities and rivers of Gordon County. Everyone is invited to attend.

The August Young Farmer meeting will be held at the livestock pavilion on the Highway 53 Spur on Thursday, Aug. 17. Dinner at 6: 30 p. m. with the program beginning at 7 p. m. The program is geared toward anyone involved in or having an interest in livestock showing. The speaker will be Tim Street, Gordon County 4-H Program Assistant & Livestock Coordinator. Tim will speak from the viewpoint of a livestock show judge- giving insight on livestock showing from his experience as a judge.

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.

The Highland Rivers Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at 10: 30 a. m. in the Reaching Our Community (ROC) Clubhouse located at 1 Goodyear Avenue, Cartersville, GA, 30120. The Finance and Corporate Compliance Committees will meet at 9: 30 a. m. The meeting is open to the public. For additional information or directions, please call 706- 270- 5000.

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. Pre- register 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 disease and other dementias an opportunity to interact with other family caregivers and to ask questions of Susan. The program is free and includes lunch. Registration is required. Please call 800- 272- 3900 to register.

Week of Sept. 3

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 678773- 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.