Area Calendar of Events

The public is invited to share in the Marietta Street United Methodist Church’s annual Spring Revival continues tonight and on Thursday, 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers include Rev. Mattylyn Hubbard of New Hope United Methodist Church, Rev. Khyril Rogers of St. Luke’s Baptist Church and Rev. Robert Barrett of the Summerville parish. The church is located on Robert. L. Park Boulevard.

The Rockmart Farmers Market continues on this Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. behind SouthCrest Bank and next to the Silver Comet Trail in downtown Rockmart. Currently in season are late winter vegetables and early spring fruits. Classes and the summer schedule will begin on May 4.

Join us at Bellview for the annual simulcast event of Secret Church with David Platt. This year the emphasis is on the authority of God’s Word in an age of skepticism. We will have snacks and coffee during the breaks. Childcare will not be provided. The price includes your workbook for the simulcast. Be sure to register before Friday so we can get the materials ordered. For more information call 770-684-3941.

The Cruzin’ Caleb Benefit Ride is Saturday with registration starting at 11 a.m. for a ride, which includes fun for kids, lunch and raffles at the event’s launch point at 599 Second St. Live music from Whiskey Dixie from 2 to 4 p.m. Riders are $20, passengers $5 and vehicles who want to follow along pay $10. Hosted by the American Cruisers Chapter 47. Pre- registered riders receive a free t-shirt. Contact Mary Hayes at 770- 5088106 or Amanda Thaxton at 678988-4077 for more information.

A pancake breakfast fundraiser to help community organizations and service projects is being held at the Masonic Lodge in Rockmart at 1204 N. Piedmont Ave. on Saturday from 7 until 11 a.m. $6 per plate, dine in or carry out. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, coffee, juice or water for dine in only.

The North Georgia General Missionary Baptist Association, 1st Saturday Fellowship Service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 9:45 a.m., with Pastor Gordon Wells and New Life of St. John Baptist Church, 419 Walters St., Rome.

The annual Polk WMU Spring Meeting will be held on Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Rockmart. The speaker will be Bill Barker, missionary for the Appalachian Regional area. Please bring a salad or dessert and join us for a salad supper starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m. This is a great opportunity for young ladies to learn more about missions so ladies of all ages as well as all pastors are invited. For more information, please call 770748-4640.

The Cedartown Performing Arts Center will be hosting Georgia’s first daughter Katie Deal on April 8 as she brings a selection of Patsy Cline classics to the stage in “Today, Tomorrow and Forever: A Tribute to Patsy Cline.” Tickets range from $20 to $25 depending on seating choices. Visit the website to purchase tickets, or call the box office at 770-748-4168.

Bellview Baptist Church will be holding several events for Easter, starting with their Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 8 at 2 p.m. at the church, located at 2333 N. Bellview Rd. Rockmart. A Good Friday service is scheduled for April 14 at 7 p.m., and Sunrise and Easter Services at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Easter morning, April 16. Visit bellviewchurch.org or call 770-684-3941 for more information.

The latest show for the Rockmart Art Gallery, “Spring” continues this weekend during the Gallery hours until April 9, with featured artists including Kiki Alexander, Paul Craighead, James Hill, Laura Robinson, Dede Spinks, Charles Collins, Susan Waters, Brenda Carroll, Vonnagale Johnson, Jane Biggers, Jim Carroll and Horton Young. Call 770-684-2707 for more information.

The Cedartown/Polk County Humane Society will be holding their first of two rabies clinic at the Cedartown Boys and Girls Club at 321 E. Queen St., Cedartown on Saturday, April 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cats and Dogs, $10 each; Horses are $ 20 per shot. Kellie Taylor from Precious Paws will also be on hand to trim nails for $5. All proceeds will go to the Humane Society. Contact Charlotte Harrison for more information at 706-252-4412.

The Polk County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for vendors for the 2017 Homespun Festival happening on July 21 and 22 in Rockmart. Costs vary for vendors, but those seeking to bring arts and crafts to Homespun are charged $115 for a vendor fee. The deadline to apply is April 30. Call the Chamber at 770-684-8760 or e-mail homespun@ polkgeorgia.com for more information or to sign up as a vendor.

The annual Cedartown Community Easter Egg Hunt put on by the Cedartown Junior Service League is coming up on Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m. in Peek Park in Cedartown. Candy, coloring, snacks and family fun for children ages 0-12 are planned for the free day afternoon in the park on Palm Sunday.

Good Friday services are being held for Community Fellowship North on Friday, April 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Seaborn Jones Memorial Park in downtown Rockmart. Music will be provided by the Community Fellowship North worship band, and the message from Pastor Andrew Murdock. Call the church at 404-213-6878 for more information.

The next dinner at American Legion Post 12 will be on April 19, 2017. Meal is spaghetti, meatballs, garlic toast and salad, $5 for all you can eat from 5 to 7 p.m. This month the post will also begin Trivia night with the meal, starting at 6 p. m. Bring friends and come join the fun. All are invited.

The Church of God of the Union Assembly, 32 Prospect Road, Rockmart, is encouraging members of the community to join them for praise and worship each Sunday and Wednesday. Praise and youth services are held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights, and services start at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday following Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Call Pastor Jesse Starnes at 678757-4572 for more information.

Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz,” being presented by Covenant Christian School at the Cedartown Performing Arts Center on April 28. $10 per person. Visit the school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 321 E. Queen St., Cedartown or Smitty’s Barbership at 506 N. Main St. during business hours to purchase tickets, or call 678-800-5286.

Cedartown First United Methodist Church is offering a book study entitled: “Restored — Finding Redemption In Our Mess,” a new book s t udy by Tom Berlin. Cedartown First United Methodist Church is hosting this study for the 40 days of Lent. Join us as we look at the mess in our lives and how God is calling us to live beyond the challenges. Each week, Pastor Mike will share a relevant message related to that weeks topic and then lead a Wednesday night book study and discussion. Cedartown First is located in downtown Cedartown at 201 Wissahickon Ave. and the church website is www.cedartownfumc.org. or phone at 770-748-4731.

The Cedartown Junior Service League is inviting the public to come out and celebrate spring during the 53rd annual Cedar Valley Arts Festival at Peek Park in Cedartown starting from 5 to 9 p.m. on April 28 and continuing April 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Signups are now underway as well for the Arts Festival 5K and 1 mile fun run, the 20th year of the run this year. visit cedarvalleyartsfestival. com for more information about this year’s festival in Cedartown.

A gospel singing is coming up in Haralson County on April 1 at 78 Van Wert St., Buchanan from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food and refreshments will be provided. Call Debby Lane more information at 404801-6292.

Greater Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 259 Herring Road, Armuchee will have their Fellowship Tea, hosted by the Pastor Aid Committee on Sunday, April 2 from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Charles G. Parker Center/Etowah Park, Kingston Road, Rome. Dr. Jo Ann Crowder, Galilee Baptist Church, Cedartown will be the guest speaker.

The Aragon School Reunion is coming up on May 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tom Pittman Recreation Complex in Aragon. Former Aragon School alumni are encouraged to come attend and share old memories and meet with friends, take a tour of the Aragon Historical Society museum, and bring old photos to share. Contact Sadie Pittman for more information at 770-684-7416.

The dates for this year’s Fourth Friday concert series have been announced! Mark your calendars for May 26, June 23 and July 28. Check back in the coming weeks for more information about bands performing on Facebook. com/ fourthfridaycedartown.

Cedartown Supper Club every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6: 30 pm. Held at 71 Woodall Rd. Seventh-day Adventist Church. Enjoy a vegetarian supper and participate in a lecture on healthy, happy living. Free and for all ages. Each evening provides a different menu and lecture topic. For more information or to RSVP please call 678-901-9184.

Victory Baptist Church will open a Bread of Life Food Pantry on April 17. Pre-assembled bags of groceries will be handed out to those in need free of charge (ID required). There’s a limit of 1 bag per person per week. Regular hours of operation for the pantry will be Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays, 8 to 10 a.m.

The Rockmart High School FBLA is hosting a 5K Fun Run/ Walk on May 20, 2017. Cost is $25.00 for those who register by May 1. Color stations with pink, blue, and purple powder will be set up along the route. Proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes. Email Janet Dover at jdover@polk.k12.ga.us for more information.

Aragon Children’s Day is coming up on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Aragon Mill Pond. Fishing, games, goat hunt, prizes, food and more will be part of the day. Everyone is welcome, but activities are planned for youth 16 and under. Sponsored by the City of Aragon, area merchants and Davitte Lodge No. 513.

Interested in becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent? Open your heart to a child in need and find out how you can help. Join others who seek the love of a child every second Tuesday night of each month at 6 p.m. at Polk Co. Department of Family and Children Services office, located at 100 County Loop Rd. in Cedartown. Information Sessions are held to explain what is required to become a foster or adoptive parent in the state of Georgia. For more information please call Robin Forston at 404-895-6517 or e-mail robin. forston@dhs.ga.gov or call 1-877-210KIDS. Visit www.fostergeorgia.com for more information.

A Personal Relationship Seminar is being held in the Activity Hall at 71 Woodall Road continues on the following upcoming dates: April 8, April 22 and May 13. Come find freedom from the issues that affect your relationships. Learn how the Bible can equip you with tools needed to strengthen your relationships and find victory over destructive issues. Free materials. Call pastor Jeff Freeman at 706676-6893 for more info.

Join Paul Craighead at the Rockmart Cultural Arts Center gallery for weekly pottery classes. They are held Tuesday and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for $15 each, and $12 for a Thursday class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Materials are included in the cost of the classes. Call Paul Craighead at 770-843-5302 with questions. Registration open at the beginning of classes.

Victory Baptist Church will be have a Car and Truck Show and Bike Ride on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The cost to enter is $20 but the event is free. All proceeds will benefit the Stockings of Love Ministry which helps children in Polk County year-round.

Celebrate Recovery continues to meet in the First Baptist Church of Rockmart, 311 E. Elm St., Monday nights with dinner at 6 p.m. A large group gathers at 7 p.m. and small share group at 8 p.m.