CALHOUN TIMES COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The Calhoun Rec. Department, 601 S. River St., will host Touch-a-Truck Saturday, April 23, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Explore different trucks from city fire, water, electric, police and street departments, as well as from the sheriff’s office, county EMS, Yanmar, Mauldin Trash, Chris Hough Racing and Gordon County Wrecker Service. Food trucks and face painting will be on sight. Admission is free.
The Calhoun Rec. Department, 601 S. River St., will host a Power Wheels Derby, Saturday, April 23, at 5 p.m., with check-in and registration at 4 p.m. There will be two age groups — two to four and five to seven. No modified batteries, helmets required.
The Calhoun Rec. Department, 601 S. River St., will host Moving Night, Saturday, April 23, at 8 p.m., with a showing of “Cars” on the football field, 110 Recreation Drive.
The Georgia National Guard Military Family Support Branch will celebrate military kids with an “Embracing the Journey” event, Saturday, April 23, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Calhoun City Park, 10 McDaniel Station Road. Contact Melissa Prigmore at 706-969-2980 for more information.
The Gordon County Singing Convention will hold the spring singing on Saturday, April
23, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 574 Pleasant Hill Road, Ranger, at 6:30 p.m. Singers, directors and specials are expected from the surrounding areas. All singers and listeners are invited to participate.
A Remembrance of Confederate Memorial Day will be held Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m., at Resaca Confederate Cemetery. The event is sponsored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Harriet Gold Chapter No. 2526, and Sons of Confederate Veterans General Stand Watie Camp No. 915.
Calhoun VFW Post
5376, 406 W. Line St., will host bingo Sunday, April 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m.
New Zion Baptist Church, 568 Roland
Hayes Parkway, will host revival April 24 through 27, with Evangelist Clinton Green. Service starts Sunday at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Everyone welcome.
A Community Lights the Way candlelight vigil will be held Monday, April 25, from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m., at 100 S. Wall St., in honor of crime victims of Gordon County.
The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will host a local political candidate forum Tuesday, April 26, at 6 p.m., with meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m., at the Sonoraville Recreation Department, 7494 Fairmount Highway.
The Voluntary Action Center will host its first Strike Out Hunger Bowling Tournament, Tuesday, April 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. To sponsor or support the VAC’s Hunger and Homeless Outreach Program, call 706-629-7283 or email Stacey Long at stacy.long@voluntaryactioncenter.org.
The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m., at the Cartersville Chamber of Commerce, 122 W. Main St. The meeting is open to the public. For additional information call 706-270-5000.
The Little Free Library will hold its grand opening at Ooky Faith Memorial Park on Wednesday, April 27 at 4:00 p.m. The Library, a joint project with Gordon County Parks and Recreation, will allow residents to take a book they’re interested in, or leave one for others to read. For more information, visit littlefreelibrary.org.
The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce and Republic Services will host a Drug-Free Workplace lunch and learn event, Wednesday, April 27, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Depot, 109 S. King St.
Coosa River & Soil Water Conservation District will host a feral swine workshop and trapping demonstration Thursday, April 28, with onsite check-in beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the session running from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Gordon County Agricultural Service Center, 1282 GA-53 Spur. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to 50 participants and preregistration is required by April 22. To register, visit GACD.us/events.
Red Bud Middle School, 821 Hunts Gin Road, will host the 8th annual Mud at the Bud event, Thursday, April 28, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is $10 and includes pizza and water. T-shirts will be sold for $15 each.
World Harvest Church, 2335 Red Bud Road, will host the Impact Calhoun Resource Fair, Friday, April 29, from 1 to 4 p.m., to assist with legal questions, food boxes, SNAP assistance and clothing. Resources will also be available for Spanish speakers.
The annual BBQ, Boogie & Blues Festival is scheduled for Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, in downtown Calhoun, and will be held in conjunction with the annual Baxter/ Dean Runway Show. Visit bbqboogieblues.com for more information.
The Gordon Central Touchdown Club is hosting a motorcycle ride on Saturday April 30, at 11 a.m., with a portion of the proceeds going to the CURE Foundation for childhood cancer research. There will be lunch plates for sale, Tshirts and special guests. $20 for single riders, and $35 for couples. Contact April Chastain at 706263-5791 or at GCWarriorsTouchdownClub@ gmail.com for more information.
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership is now taking applications for its LIHEAP Cooling Assistance program for senior households 65 years of age and older. Beginning May 2, at 8:30 a.m. the general public may apply. Appointments are provided on a first come, first serve basis. Visit tallatoonacap. org or call 770-817-4666 — Option 2 for more details.
Anna Shaw Children’s Institute will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, May 3, at noon. Nancy Carnevale, MD, developmental pediatrician, and Lindsay Coker, educational resource coordinator, will give a presentation on “Summer Learning Fun.” Please visit the event section on Facebook.com/ HamiltonCares for live streaming information. For more information, call 706-226-8900.
Tom B. David Airport, 1957 Highway 41, will host Wings & Wheels Day Flyin and Car Show Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes food, flying and cruising fun. Call 706-602-8000 for more information.
House of Compassion Church, Highway 53 W., Fairmount, is hosting a benefit gospel singing on Saturday, May 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. Groups include Perry House, John Moore, Jerry Mitchell, Out of the Ashes, Jesse Corner, Teresa Austin, Cory Hartline, and Teresa and Gene Abernathy. All proceeds will go to children at Christmas.
Life Song Church, 118 E. Georgie St., Adiarsville, will host a special Mother’s Day service, Sunday, May 8, at 11 a.m., with Evangelist Evelyn Adams and special singing, as well as Pastor Scott and Family.
The Sonoraville Recreation Complex, 7494 Fairmount Highway, will host a Spring Yard Sale Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To reserve a $10 space, or for more information call 706-602-4435.
Paw Angels will host its Run for the Rescues 5K on Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m., at the Calhoun Black and Yellow Park, 1000 Highway 53 Spur. Call 770-548-8938 for more info or to become an event sponsor.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 574 Pleasant Hill Rd., will host its annual homecoming, Sunday, May 15. Services will start at 10:30 a.m. There will be a musical performance by the David Glass Family and the morning message will be by Brother Michael Hunt. A meal will follow service. For questions, contact Brother David Peeler at 770-547-2476.
Calhoun VFW Post 5376, 406 W. Line St., will host its annual Memorial Day weekend Car and Bike Show, Saturday, May 28. Breakfast will be at 8 a.m., bike ride registration at 8:30 with kick stands up at 10, with start and finish at the post. Car show registration will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a $20 registration fee. Call 706-383-6442 or email vfw5376@gmail. com for more information.
UPCOMING
The Atlanta Braves 2021 World Series trophy will be in downtown Calhoun at the Depot, 109 S. King St., Friday, June 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Christian Community Outreach will host its annual Back to School Celebration, Saturday, July 30, at 11:30 a.m. at the Calhoun Recreation Department, 601 S. River St. The sixth annual event will provide free back-toschool items, food, games, clothing, shoes and other fun for families in the community.
ONGOING
The Calhoun Toastmasters Club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. For more information or to request a link to join, email president-1538605@ toastmastersclubs.org, or visit toastmasters.org online.
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership is currently accepting appointments for the Low Income Water Assistance Program from the general public. For an appointment call 770-817-4666, option 2, or 770-773-7730, option 2. Appointments will be conducted remotely by phone due to COVID-19 precautions.
The Gordon County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Gordon County Fire Department Station 1, 218 Public Safety Drive. LEPC is a federally mandated entity composed of state and local officials, business representatives and members of the press, tasked with forming a partnership with local governments and industries as a resource for enhancing hazardous materials preparedness. Businesses interested in participating should contact Gordon County Emergency Management at 706-602-2905.
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.
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.