COMMUNITY CALENDAR
JANUARY
The Calhoun American Legion Post 47, 455 Belwood Road, will sell
Shepherds Pie Plates
Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until food runs out. Plates are $9 and include shepherds pie, a corn muffin, a brownie and tea. Apple pie by the slice will also be available for $2. Proceeds will benefit the Legion Riders community service programs for local veterans and their families.
Parkway Baptist
Church, 65 Stuart Road, Ft. Oglethorpe, will host multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist David Phelps Saturday, Jan. 28. Visit davidphelps.com or itickets.com online, or call 706-866-0325.
Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., presents African American Heritage in Art: Local Collectors now through Friday, Feb. 24, with an artist reception Sunday, Jan. 29, from 3 to 4:40 p.m.
Pastor Gary Hibberts of New Zion Baptist Church, 568 Roland Hayes Parkway, will host
Fireproof from Kingston
on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 10:30 a.m. A fellowship lunch will follow, and there will be no night service.
FEBRUARY
Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1, and continuing through Monday, April 17, the AARP Foundation will provide free tax preparation through its TaxAide program. The service is by appointment only at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library, 100 N. Park Ave., Mondays and Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For an appointment, call the library at 706-624-1456 or text 706-889-6433 with your name, phone number, and email address.
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 223 Trammell St., will host its
mid-winter parish fundraiser,
Saturday, Feb. 4, at 5:30 p.m., with all proceeds going towards building upkeep and repairs.
New Echota State Historic Site and Museum, 1211 Chatsworth Highway, will be open Sunday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate Super Museum Sunday with free admission. Visitors will be able to explore the museum and enjoy a selfguided walking tour of the park grounds and historic buildings with interpretation from park staff and volunteers.
Encounter Church,
903 D S. Wall St., will host guest speaker Dr. Mike Smalley on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
Anna Shaw Children’s Institute will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar Tuesday, Feb. 7, at noon. Evan Anderson, PhD, pediatric psychologist, will give a presentation on “Tips for Covering Difficult and Sensitive Topics with your Children.” Visit the event section on Facebook.com/HamiltonCares for live streaming information, or call 706-2268900.
Harris Arts Center,
212 S. Wall St., will host 100 Ways to Squeeze a Lemon, a free creative writing class with Millicent Flake Tuesday, Feb. 21, and Tuesday, March 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required by Feb. 9.
The Calhoun Housing Authority will host a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., 607 Oothcalooga St., to receive comments regarding its 2023 Capital Improvements Budget and 5-year plan.
The GEM Theatre,
114 N. Wall St., will host R&B Inc., Atlanta’s premier R&B, funk and soul band, Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 to $35, available at calhoungemtheatre.org, or by calling 706-625-3132.
AdventHealth Gordon, 1035 Red Bud Road, will host a Diabetes Education Class Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m., in Conference Room E. To register call 706-6027800, ext. 2310.
The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 1151 Highway 53 Spur, Thursday, Feb. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful will host its annual Arbor Day free tree seedling giveaway event Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Calhoun Recreation Department gym, 601 S. River St.
Court Appointed Special Advocates
will begin volunteer child advocate training Tuesday, Feb. 21. Those interested in becoming a CASA advocate, contact Rachel Holbert at rholbert@advochild.org by email.
Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., presents African American Heritage in Art: Local Collectors now through Friday, Feb. 24.
UPCOMING
United Way of Gordon County will host its annual Casino Night Friday, March 3, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the 209 On Wall Street venue. Tickets will be $50 per person. Visit gordoncountyunitedway.org/casino for more information.
AdventHealth Gordon, 1035 Red Bud Road, will host a Diabetes Education Class Tuesday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Harris Radiation Therapy Center Conference Room. To register call 706602-7800, ext. 2310.
Calhoun High School will host its on-campus 2023 graduation ceremony Friday, May 26, with time TBA.
Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will host the fourth annual Bartow County Spring Tractor Show Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at American Legion Post 42, 525 Martin Luther King Jr. St., in Cartersville. For information, call Larry Allen at 678-986-0362, or Ricky Matthews at 770-527-5346.
AdventHealth Gordon, 1035 Red Bud Road, will host a Diabetes Education Class Tuesday, April 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., in Conference Room E. To register call 706-6027800, ext. 2310.
CLStrong Foundation will host its annual Connor Luke Hayes Memorial 5K Saturday, April 22, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Calhoun Recreation Department park off McDaniel Station Road. A participant and sponor proceeds benefit the CLStrong Foundation. For more information contact Brandi Hayes at brandiyahesclstrong@ gmail.com 706-913-3511.
Sonoraville High School will host its 2023 graduation ceremony at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Saturday, May 27, at 10 a.m.
Gordon Central High School will host its 2023 graduation ceremony at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Saturday, May 27, at 4 p.m.
Georgia-Cumberland Academy will host its oncampus 2023 graduation ceremony Saturday, May 27, at 8 p.m.