COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY
Floyd Medical Center will host a Johnson & Johnson vaccine day for educators only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. Pre-k and K-12 teachers, administrators and staff who meet the guidelines established by Gov. Brian Kemp may register at https://tinyurl.com/aeyhbh4h.
Hospitality House Thrift Store Ladies Boutique, 610 Shorter Ave., is having their semiannual blowout sale through Saturday, March 13. All fall and winter clothing with a gray tag is 75% off. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdayfriday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Masks required. Proceeds will benefit programs for abused women and their children. Daily specials.
SUNDAY
Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 445 E. 14th St., will celebrate Rev. Terrell M. Shields’ 37th Pastoral Anniversary at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, with a drivethru appreciation service. Enter on East 14th Street, exit on Flannery Street. All are welcome. CDC health guidelines will be followed.
UPCOMING
The League of Women Voters of Georgia will hold a free Virtual Legislation Day from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 15, with an update on state voting legislation and information on how to lobby lawmakers. Register at lwvga.org.
The Northwest Georgia Region Commission Council will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive. The meeting is public.
American Legion Post 52 and Auxiliary will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, rain or shine, 1205 Calhoun Ave. Brunswick stew will be sold starting at 10 a.m., for $32 per gallon or $9 per quart. Preorders: 706-346-0119. Proceeds help fund high school scholarships and veteran food boxes at Thanksgiving.
Floyd County Republican Party
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will hold its Mass Precinct meeting Saturday, March 20, at 10 a.m. at the Charles Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. They will be electing delegates and alternates to the Floyd County Republican Party County Convention which will be held on April 17 at 10 a.m. at the Charles Parker Senior Center. All Floyd County registered voters who concur with the principles of the Republican Party are invited to attend.
Starting April 11, NAMI Rome is offering an eightsession course on ways to help friends and family members who are living with a mental illness. Family-to-family meets 2.5 hours weekly on Sunday afternoons from 1:30-4 p.m. in Rome. The class size will be limited to follow CDC guidelines. For more information and registration call Bonnie at 706-506-8314.
The Junior Service League of Rome will hold its biennial Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24. Tickets are $25 for the regular tour, $50 for the “taste and tour,” and are available at Chieftains Museum, 501 Riverside Parkway. For more information visit jslofrome.com.
ONGOING
The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging is making its six-week Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop available remotely by computer or phone. Participants receive tip sheets, a reference book, and 2 CDS. There is no charge, but registration is required. For more information call Rogena Walden at 706-295-6485.
Alanon support group
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meets at Westminster Church, 1941 Shorter Ave., at noon each Wednesday. Everyone is invited to come.
VFW Post 4911 at 2632 Cedartown Highway hosts Bingo every Friday night. You do not have to be a member to play. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the kitchen opens at 6 p.m., and the games begin at 7:30 p.m. Cash prizes.
American Legion Post 136 from Lindale meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the VFW post at 2642 Cedartown Highway. Masks are required.
DAV Chapter 95 meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 4911 on Cedartown Highway. Face masks are required. For more information or assistance in filing VA claims, contact Chapter Commander Art Cook at 334-208-2736.
Pisgah Baptist Church, 5603 Alabama Highway, has Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday worship at 10:50 a.m. On Wednesdays they offer 8:30 a.m. prayers and 7 p.m. Bible study and a youth meeting.
Bush Arbor Baptist Church,
3290 Black’s Bluff Road, holds Sunday School at 10 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. and evening services at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 770-885-0779.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church,
42 Ash St., meets for Holy Communion Sundays at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. A nursery is provided. For more information call 706-506-1241.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
offers Sunday worship at 10 a.m. broadcast on WLAQ radio station as well as Youtube live streaming. Celtic Service is available on St. Peter’s Facebook at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday. For more information, contact the church office at 706-2919111 or visit stpetersrome.org.