COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a “Give A Kid A Chance” event to hand out bookbags, school supplies and food for local children in need on Saturday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the jail, 2526 New Calhoun Highway. Rome police also will be giving out carseats. Free food and beverages. While supplies last.

Silver Creek United Methodist Church, 36 Reeceburg Road, will sponsor a free community lunch on Saturday, July 24, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Hot dogs, baked beans, slaw, chips, dessert, and drinks. Service is drive-thru only. For more information, call or text 706-506-6493.

Service will begin at 11 a.m. with dinner on the grounds following. Bring your covered dishes, insect spray and join in. The historic church is on Sand Springs Road in the Texas Valley community.

UPCOMING

NWGA Center for Independent Living invites all people with disabilities, agencies, nursing home facilities, youth organizations, and other interested citizens to attend Spotlight: Whitfield on Thursday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mack Gaston Community Center, 218 N. Frederick St., Dalton. For more information, contact Christina Holtzclaw at 706314-0008 or 628-246-1825, or choltzclaw@ nwgacil.org