Calendar

Week of July 8

Victory Fellowship Center will host its annual school supply giveaway on Saturday, July 14 from 9 - 11 a.m. (while supplies last). The church is located at 925 Oothcalooga Street, Calhoun. Children must be present to receive supplies. For more information you may contact the church at 706-625-1106.

A fun time coming on Saturday, July 14 at the Oostanaula School Community Club, located at 1595 Oostanaula Bend Road in Calhoun. Home cooked meal served at 5 p.m. for $7 includes a drink and dessert. Music begins at 6 p.m. with one of the most popular bluegrass groups in the area- Highway 411. Week of July 15

Preserving the Taste of Summer: A Peach Jam Making Workshop will be held on Thursday, July 19 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Sonoraville High School Room 214. Cost is $5 for Gordon County Young Farmers members; $10 for general public. Come learn how to make your own homemade jams and jellies. For more information, call Annemarie Carr at 770-519-3619. To register, call Alexis Roberts at 770-387-5142. Space is limited. Week of July 22

The Christmas in July Elves will hold a Quarter Clothing Sale on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Calhoun First Baptist Church’s Christian Life Center. The elves will sell all items available (gently used clothing, used shoes, accessories and books) for only a quarter each. Please come by and shop from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tell your friends.

The only outdoors vendor trade show in Atlanta returns to Duluth’s Infinite Energy Center on July 27-29. The 11th annual GON Outdoor Blast, presented by Georgia’s Best Chevy Dealers, is the hunting show for sportsman. The Outdoor Blast has something for everyone with an interest in outdoor recreation. The GON Truck-Buck Shoot-Out and State Duck Calling competition are held during the expo. Attendees can shop hundreds of businesses from across the Southeast, and dozens are offering special Blast Bargains, with prices up to 75 percent off retail. Admission is $10 for adults, and kids 12 and younger get in free. Please visit http://www.gon.com/outdoor-blast or the GON Outdoor Blast Facebook page. Week of July 29 FIRST THURSDAY BOOK CLUB

According to Los Angeles Times, “The Nest is an addictive, poignant read with an enticing premise: four adult siblings fighting over the trust fund they’re all counting on to bail them out of their particular disappointments and self-inflicted disasters.” ALL ARE WELCOME! Arrive a little earlier to enjoy dinner! For more information contact Roberta Charbonneau at 678773-5655.

H2O For Heroes needs your help! FireHouse Subs is committed to serving their local community. On Saturday, Aug. 4, bring in an unopened 24-pack of bottled water and receive a medium sub. All water will go to local fire and police departments to be distributed to those in need. Limited one sub per person per case of water. FireHouse Subs in Calhoun is located at 1131 S Wall Street in Calhoun. Week of Aug. 5

Young, Beginning and Small Farmers Educational Workshop on Friday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Thornton Recreation Center, located at 102 North Floyd Park Rd. in Rome. Always wanted to know how to put together a strong farm plan but not really sure where to start? Attend the workshop to get going in the right direction. Lunch is provided. Topics include Balance Sheets & Work Projects, Income Statement & Work Projects, Family Finance & Family Budgeting, Risk Management, Accrual Income, Applying for Financing, Introduction to Business Planning, FSA/SBA and Other Programs, and other bonus topics. Register online at aggeorgia. com Week of Aug. 19

On Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., educators will explore the topic of teaching writing with local writer and educator, Martha Templeton at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library. In Ms. Templeton’s session, “Students as Authors: Empowering Students with Words, with Audience, and with Voice,” educators will explore the merits of an authentic writers’ workshop as an avenue for student access to language. Teachers will engage in model lessons, discuss the merits of giving students choice in writing, examine student work, discuss the use of assessment tools to guide and assess the work, and explore the power of individual and group conferences in facilitating student growth. These sessions (and GATESOL membership) are good for any teacher who has English learners in their classrooms! Classroom teachers are invited to join GATESOL and register for the sessions. Visit gatesol.org for more information.