CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

The Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living will offer EMPLOYABILITY, a five-day course for those with disabilities seeking employment, Aug.

12 through 16 from 10 a.m. to noon daily at the Goodwill Career Center, 929 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville. For more information call 706-314-0008 or email info@ nwgacil.org.

Harbin Clinic will host Walk with a Doc with neurologist Dr. David Hale at 9 a.m. on Aug. 17 at Bridgepoint Plaza. Dr. Hale specializes in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other nervous system issues. The walk will be two miles along the Kingfisher Trail. For more information visit harbinclinic.com/ doc walk.

The 34th annual Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race and 2-Mile Health Walk will be held

Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. Registration is now open at tillmanclocktowerrace.org and runsignup.com. Proceeds benefit The Exchange Club Family Resource Center. Teams of 10 or more receive a discount of $3 per person. Race day registration is open from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at $35 for 5K and $30 for the 2-mile.

Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS), 99 North Ave., will host the Bow Wow Luau on Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All adoption fees will be waived and the first 10 adoptions will receive a free microchip. The event will feature games, activities and a best luau-wear contest for kids. Microchips for pets will be available for $10 each. Pet food vendors will discuss pet health. Visit facebook.com/fcpaws for more information. The Armuchee Class of 1957 will meet for brunch at 10 a.m. on Aug. 24 at Landmark Restaurant, 2740 Martha Berry Highway. All classmates and their guests are encouraged to attend. For further information contact Lynn Woodall at 706-676-4117.