COMMUNITY CALENDAR
November
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 478-9832570.
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 770-6089563.
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.
Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, 54 Baker St., Shannon, will host a gospel singing beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, with a Thanksgiving dinner to follow the service. Bring a covered dish. For more information, call Pastor Adrian Craig at 706-263-5609.
The Calhoun Recreation Department, will host a Santa’s Workshop, Sunday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. on the green space downtown across from City Hall. Activities will include cookie decorating, letters to Santa, ornament making and more. Agest 4-10 are welcome with a $2 admission.
Downtown Calhoun will host its annual Christmas tree lighting and visit with Santa, Sunday, Nov. 21, starting at 6:30 p.m., in front of the Gordon County Court House.
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 Coosa River Soil & Water Conservation District will meet next Thursday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. at the Gordon Co. Ag Service Center at 1282 GA-53 Spur. To join by phone, call in at 605313-4144 and enter access code 2136625#.
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
Samantha Lusk & Associates Realty, 208 N. River St., will host Let’s Keep Gordon Warm, Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m. The free event will include professional photographers, Santa and two reindeer, treats, hot cocoa, elves and other family activities. New and gently used coats, jackets, socks, blankets, scarves and gloves will be accepted.
United Way of Gordon County will hold its “Claus for a Cause” event, Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m., downtown at the Depot, 109 S. King St. The suggested minimum donation is $10 per family. The event will include live Christmas music, holiday crafts and story time, as well as a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The Plainville Christmas Parade will be held downtown, Thursday, Dec. 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., will present a Christmas celebration with Ahmad Hall and Friends, Sunday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $20.
The 2021 Calhoun Christmas Parade, 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.
The annual Dana Patterson Memorial Christmas Concert is set for Saturday, Dec. 18, at the GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., beginning at 7 p.m. General admission $18.69.
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 in-person 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.