The GEM Theatre presents ‘Minions 2: The Rise of Gru’ HOW TO HELP
Summer is in full swing and so is the free movie series at The GEM Theatre.
Beat the heat and come check out the next free movie “Minions 2: The Rise of Gru” Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m., and 1 p.m.
The 2022 “Minions” sequel tells the story of a young Gru’s quest to become a super villain and is the fifth installment of the “Despicable Me” film franchise.
The movie is sponsored by Engineered Floors and is free to the public; no tickets necessary. Concessions will be available for purchase and donations are welcome.
Don’t miss the remaining free movies this summer:
♦ “The Bad Guys” — July “Minions: The Rise of Gru” will play at the GEM Theatre Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. and 11 p.m.
18; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. is located at 114 N. Wall
♦ “Sonic the Hedgehog St., downtown, and is the 2” — July 25; 10 a.m. and perfect venue for movies 1 p.m. and concerts. Check out
♦ “The Apple Dumpling a complete list upcoming Gang” — July 31; 1 p.m. events and how you can and 7 p.m. support local arts at cal
The historic GEM Theatre houngemtheatre.org online.
Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA) is seeking volunteer child advocates — training included. Those interested in becoming a CASA advocate, contact Rachel Holbert at rholbert@advochild.org by email.
The Voluntary Action Center
is always seeking volunteers and donations to support its activities in Gordon County. To learn more about current needs at the VAC, visit voluntaryactioncenter.org or call 706-629-7283.
Blood Assurance is in critical need of blood donations. To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 18 years old (16 or 17 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids, avoid caffeine and eat a meal rich in iron prior to donating. To schedule an appointment visit bloodassurance.org, call 800-962-0628 or text
‘BAGIVE’ to 444999.\
New Foundations Development Inc.
always welcomes donations of unwanted real estate for the building of new affordable housing for seniors and veterans. For more information, contact Program Manager Carol Hatch at 706-629-9183, or at nfdinc.org online.
Assured Hospice Care
is currently seeking volunteers to visit with hospice patients in the Calhoun and Rome communities. Training is provided. Interested persons can call 770-387-9578 or visit www.assured-hospice.com.
PruittHealth Hospice
in Rome and Calhoun is looking for people of vision and empathy who wish to make a difference in their community one person at a time. As a hospice volunteer, you will receive training and support for your role in helping those with life limiting illness to have quality of life during their last days. If you have a heart for others and wish to be of service, please contact Marion LeRoy at 706-506-6592 or by email at MLeRoy@pruitthealth. com for the Rome office or Aspen Bray at 706-6029546 or by email at AMBray@pruitthealth.com for the Calhoun office.
The Northwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to do disaster work, office administration and community outreach at health fairs and other public events in Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon,
Polk and Walker counties. Training will be provided. For more information, call 706-728-3408 or visit www.redcross.org/nwga.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission GeorgiaCares program has multiple opportunities to fit various skills and interests. Call 1-866-552-4464, option no. 4 to learn more.