COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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 Calhoun Rec. Department will host the Connor Luke Hayes Memorial 5K event, Saturday, April 30, at 8 a.m., at 10 McDaniel Station Road. Sign up at runsignup.com online, or visit facebook.com/CLStrongFND 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.
MAY
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 770817-4666 — 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.
The Highland Rivers Foundation Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 5,
1:30 p.m., via teleconference due to circumstances necessitated by pandemic conditions involving public safety. The meeting is open to the public. For additional information or directions, call 706-2705000.
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 706-6024435.
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; no outside food or drink allowed. For questions, contact Brother David Peeler at 770-5472476.
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.