COMMUNITY CALENDAR
November
Heritage Baptist Church Youth will host a their 2nd Annual Tennis Tournament, Nov. 13 through 19, at the Calhoun Tennis Center with proceeds going toward Heritage Youth Summer Camp. First 20 people to sign up win a prize. Cost is $35 per individual.
Calhoun’s VFW Post 5376, 406 W. Line St., will host a free veterans BBQ dinner, Saturday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the post pavilion. All local veterans are welcome.
Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., will host its Walking in a Winter Wonderland Ladies’ Luncheon, Tuesday, Nov. 16, at noon. Cost is $20 and will include a tour of the HAC Festival of Trees. Tickets much be purchased in advance. Visit harrisartscenter.com or call 706-629-2599 for more information.
Truist Mortgage will host a free community education class, Thursday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m., at the Calhoun Gordon County Library,
100 N. Park Ave. The topic will be family budgeting.
Gordon County Young Farmers will host its next meeting, Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the County Agriculture Service Center, 1282 Highway 53 Spur, Suite 200. Email jstodghill@gcbe.org or call 912-309-4300 for more information. A meal will be provided.
Harris Arts Center and Community Chorus present performances of “Christmas at Last” Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. General admission is $15, while seniors and student tickets are $12. HAC member tickets are $10. Visit harrisartscenter.com or call 706-629-2599 for more information.
Calhoun First Presbyterian Church, 829 Red Bud Road, will host its annual “Mistletoe Market” Arts & Crafts Festival, Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21. Those interested in renting a booth, call Sharla Smith 478-983-2570.
Gordon County
Child Advocacy Center will host Kick Child Abuse To The Curb Kickball Tournament Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Sonoraville Recreation Department, 7494 Fairmount Highway, beginning at 9 a.m. The event includes food, drinks and games. Teams are between 10 and 15 people with 9 players on the field and an entry fee of $150 per group. To register, contact Carly at 770608-9563.
The GEM Theatre presents “Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience” on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now at calhoungemtheatre.org.
The GEM Theatre will show “Polar Express” on Sunday, Nov. 21, at
7:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit calhoungemtheatre.org.
The GEM Theatre will show “Pocahontas” on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 10 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit calhoungemtheatre.org.
The GEM Theatre presents comedian James Gregory on Saturday,
Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and $50 and are on sale now at calhoungemtheatre.org.
December
Calhoun Christmas Parade,
The 2021
themed “The Miracle on Wall Street,” is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, beginning at the intersection of Wall Street and Line Street, and traveling south on Wall Street, ending at the intersection of Wall Street and Piedmont
Street. The lineup will be held on North Wall Street as normal.
Faith Deliverance Ministry and Outreach will host its “Christmas in the Mountains” event, Saturday, Dec. 11, from noon to 6 p.m., at 75 Crossroads Church Road, Ellijay. The event includes gospel singing groups, along with preaching from Evangelist Sam Hooper.
Ongoing
Gordon County DFCS is seeking individual or group sponsors for children’s Christmas gifts. Help make the holidays special for foster children. Contact Jody Sanderson to request Christmas list at jody.sanderson@dhs.ga.gov, or by calling 706-802-2995
The Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N. Park Ave., has resumed Noni’s Nook Story Time for children of all ages each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Children can sing, hear stories and participate in crafts. All aspects of inperson programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
The Renis Barrett VFW Post 5376, 406 W. Line St., will hold a veterans outreach breakfast the last Saturday of each month, from 8 to 10 a.m., in the event hall. The free breakfast is open to all local veterans.
Calhoun Anglican Fellowship is working to establish an orthodox and evangelical fellowship of like-minded Anglicans or other Christians interested in the Anglican Way committed to the authority of scripture and worship according to the Book of Common Prayer. The group is in formation and will be associated with the Anglican Diocese of the South. To express interest in this group please email pastorgoggans@gmail. com or call 706-506-1241.
Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., hosts Toddler Friday the second Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon, with hands-on art, story time and music. Cost per child is $7 for the first, and $5 for each additional child. For more information, call 706-629-2599.
The Northwest Georgia Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Peeples Cancer Institute conference room, 1212 Memorial Drive, Dalton. For questions, call 706-226-8966.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at City of Refuge, located at 100 Peters St.
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership is now accepting appointments for its LIHEAP Heating Assistance program, for senior households of 65 years of age and older, as well as home bound households. Schedule online at tallatoonacap.org or by phone at 770-817-4666 Option 2.
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership is now accepting appointments for its LIHWAP Water Assistance program for households with disconnected service or past due account balances during the months of November and December. Schedule online at tallatoonacap.org or by phone at 770-817-4666 Option 2.
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership began accepting appointments for its LIHEAP Heating Assistance program, Nov. 1, for senior households of 65 years of age and older, as well as home bound households. Schedule online at tallatoonacap. org or by phone at 770817-4666 Option 2.