COMMUNITY CALENDAR

2023-04-12 -

APRIL

Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful is taking applications for its annual scholarship program through Wednesday, April 12. Up to $500 will be awarded to a student from Gordon County who has volunteered at a KCGB event, and plans to attend college. Visit keepcalhoungordonbeautiful.org/scholarship or email scholarship@keepcalhoungordonbeautiful. org for more information.

The NWGA Community Foundation will host a Karaoke Showdown Saturday, April 15, at 7 p.m., at the GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Harris Arts Center,

212 S. Wall St., along with Calhoun Little Theatre, will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

“A Grand Night for Singing,” with 7 p.m. shows April 13, 14, and 15, along with a 3 p.m. show April 16. General admission is $15,

$12 for seniors and students, and $10 for HAC members. Visit harrisartscenter.com or call 706-629-2599 for more information.

The Calhoun Seventhday Adventist Church 1411 Rome Road, will offer two free showings of the passion play, “Bow the Knee” Saturday, April 15, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

City of Refuge Calhoun will host its 2nd annual Kid’s Color Run Saturday, April 15, at 1 p.m., at the Calhoun Recreation Department Black and Yellow Pavilion. $10 registration includes an event T-shirt.

American Legion Post 47, 401 W. Line St., will host its Lasagna Dinner Saturday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or until it’s gone). Plates are $9 each and include lasagna, salad, bread and dessert. Proceeds benefit the American legion Riders community service programs for local veterans and their families.

Hillhouse Garden

Club will hold its 92nd Birthday Celebration Sunday, April 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gordon County Historical Society, 335 S. Wall St. R.S.V.P to Dr. Joann T. Meadows (706-6296213) or Sandra Edwards (770-324-4919).

The GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., will host two free showings of “The Secret Garden” Sunday, April 16, at 2 and 6 p.m.

Rise’n’Shine Farm, 4307 Roland Hayes Parkway, will host a Spring Farm Tour on Sunday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Now through Monday, April 17, the AARP Foundation will provide free tax preparation through its Tax-Aide 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.

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 706-602-7800, ext. 2310.

Gordon Central Cheer and Softball will host a Color Run Thursday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the GCHS Cross Country track. Entry is $10.

Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful will host its free Plant a Tree Grow a Friend event Thursday, April 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce, 300 S. Wall St. Learn about planting, watering, site and species, selection, and join a Q&A with Georgia Forestry Commission Urban and Community Forester Program Coordinator.

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. Participant and sponsor proceeds will benefit the CLStrong Foundation. For more information contact Brandi Hayes at brandiyahesclstrong@gmail.com 706-913-3511.

Calhoun Recreation Department, 601 S. River St., will host its free annual Power Wheels Derby and Touch of Calhoun events Saturday, April 22. Ages 2 to 4 check in at 2:30 p.m. and race at 3:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 7 check in at 4:15 p.m. and race at 5 p.m. Helmets required, and no modified batteries allowed. Register at calhounrec.com online, by email at lcarter@calnetga.net, or by phone at 706-629-0177. Touch of Calhoun runs 1 to 4 p.m. off Recreation Drive near the football field. Both events are free.

The GEM Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., will host Ronnie McDowell in concert Saturday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket available at calhoungemtheatre.org are between $40 and $70.

Harris Arts Center and the Music Guild,

212 S. Wall St., will host Acoustic Cafe Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m., with musicians Pony Bradshaw, John Buckner, Russell Cook, and Jeremy Wells.

The annual BBQ, Boogie, and Blues festival will take place Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, in downtown Calhoun, with live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, a BBQ cook-off, and more.

Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., will hold its annual Spring Basket Fundraiser Monday, April 17, through Tuesday, May 23, with silent auctions in the center’s galleries. Admission is free during regular hours.

UPCOMING

The Voluntary Action Center will host its annual Strike Out Hunger Bowling Tournament Tuesday, May 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Calhoun Bowling Center, 123 Columbus Drive. Email stacy.long@ voluntaryactioncenter.org or call 706-629-7283 for more information or to register.

American Legion Riders will host their

2nd annual Brotherhood Poker Run

at Post 47, 401 W. Line St., Saturday, May

13, with 10 a.m. registration, and kick stands up at 10:30. Cars also welcome. Rain date is June 17. Bikes are $20, cars at $10.

Calhoun High School will host its on-campus 2023 graduation ceremony Friday, May 26, with time TBA.

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.

Calhoun’s Renis Barrett VFW Post 5376, 406 W. Line St., will hold its 3rd annual Car, Truck, Jeep and Bike Show Saturday, May 27, beginning at 11 a.m., with registration through 12:30 p.m. Several categories with first place trophies in each. Registration is $20 per vehicle, with proceeds going to post outreach efforts.

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.

Gordon Central Performing Arts will host its

Kids Performing Arts Summer Camp

Tuesday, May 30, through Friday, June 2, from

8:30 a.m. to noon each day. Register at gordoncentralperformingarts.org online.

New town Baptist church, 897 Newtown Church Road, will host its Splash Gordon event Friday, July 28, from 7 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., and Saturday, July 29, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will host its

17th annual Gordon County Tractor Show

at the Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds, 1060 Liberty Road, Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21.

ONGOING

The Fairmount Library, 2662 Highway 411, hosts its book club the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.

Hamilton Hospice hosts grief and bereavement group every fourth Thursday of the month. The group will meet from noon to 1 p.m., at the Dalton-Whitfield County Library, 310 Cappes St.

Family Resource Center of Gordon County, 320 N. River St., hosts its Family Ties Relative Caregiver Program to third Thursday of each month, from noon to 1 p.m., with lunch provided. RSVP by the third Monday of each month to gwynn@frcgordon.org or 706-625-3311.

The Renis Barrett VFW Post 5376, 406 W. Line

St., hosts Bingo every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., with doors opening at 2.

Calhoun Elks Lodge,

143 Craigtown Road, hosts Bingo every Thursday with doors and concessions opening at

6 p.m., and calling beginning at 7 p.m.

Calhoun Moose Lodge, 329 Prater Lake Road, hosts Cornhole every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The blind draw format pays first and second place. $12 to enter.

The

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.

The Gordon County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet the third Thursday 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

Calhoun Toastmasters Club

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.

The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging is making it possible those living with COPD, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, or any other chronic health condition to join its six-week Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop from the safety of home. Those without a computer or Internet can have both provided to them during the workshop at no cost. The program meets two hours once per week. Registration is required by calling Rogena Walden at 706-295-6485.

The Renis Barrett VFW Post 5376, 406 W. Line

St., holds 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.

Fairmount Evangelist Evelyn Adams appears each Friday evening on WOTG TV online at wotgtv.com/west. For prayer requests call 706-6717988.

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 5:30 p.m. in the Peeples Cancer Institute conference room, 1212 Memorial Drive, Dalton.

For questions, call 706226-8966.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at City of Refuge, located at 100 Peters St.