COMMUNITY CALENDAR
JANUARY
The Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library,
100 N. Park Ave., will host a Harry Potter Marathon Movie Series, Jan. 24 through Feb. 2, for all ages beginning at 4 p.m. in preparation for “huge book party” in February.
The Coosa River Soil and Water Conservation District will meet Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. at the Gordon County Ag. Service Center, 1282 GA53 Spur. RSVP to 770891-2609 or jena@gacd. us. Attend in person, or by calling 1-425-6501385, access code 192043. Please state your name upon joining the call.
The Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library,
100 N. Park Ave., will host an adult Painting Class with Christie Whittier, Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 10:30 to noon. Classes limited to 12 students and patrons must pre-register by calling the library at 706-624-1456.
The Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library,
100 N. Park Ave., will host Computer Basics with Brian, Thursday, Jan. 27, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The introductory class will teach logging in, finding files, folder us and other basic skills.
The Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library,
100 N. Park Ave., will host Lunch Bunch Book Club, Friday, Jan. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. Bring a sack lunch and gather to enjoy book club fun themed “Living Your Best Life.”
FEBRUARY
The Board of Trustees of the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 4:30 p.m. via online through Google Meet. To join this meeting you can call in using +1 631-8986536 PIN: 989 026 453# Please note, when joining this meeting, guests will be automatically muted, but will be able to converse through text chat. This meeting is open to the public.
Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful will host its 2022 Arbor Day seedling giveaway, Saturday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Calhoun Recreation Department. A variety of seedlings will be offered so locals can select trees that are right for their property. Some varieties will be more limited than others.
Gordon County Parks and Recreation is hosting its second annual Ties & Tiaras Daddy-Daughter Dance, Saturday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Sonoraville Rec. Department gym, 7494 Fairmount Highway. There will be dinner, dancing and photos. Admission is free, but participants must RSVP by calling 706-602-4435.
ONGOING
Organizers are working to form a Sexual Assault Survivor Group through the Gordon County Child Advocacy Center for victims of sexual assault who need more resources, support and education. Email Cindy@GordonCAC.org, or call 706-602-2184 for more information.
Calhoun Rec. Department 2022 baseball and softball registration is open now through Feb. 24 for ages five through 14. Register online at CalhounRec. com or in person at 601 S. River St. Call 706-6290177 for more information.
From Gordon County Schools: All children ages 0-21 are entitled to a free education, and that includes children with physical, mental or emotional problems. Some of these children are not identified. Please help us locate and identify them. For more information, please call the Gordon County Board of Education, Special Education Office at 706-629-4474 or email Alecia Segursky, Director Exceptional Student Services at asegursky@gcbe. org if you know of a child with a disability that has not yet been identified.
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.
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.
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.