Area Calendar of Events

A new exhibit is on display at the Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, located at 316 N. Piedmont Ave. Ginger L. Lowry’s “Art of the Horse” exhibit will be on view through Oct. 21 in the RCAC Gallery with a reception scheduled for Sept. 18 from 4-6 p.m. Susan D. Waters’ “O Holy Night” life-size nativity made out of wire and papier mache is scheduled for Nov. 4 through Dec. 23. Church or civic groups are welcomed to sign up to visit this exhibit. For more information visit rockmart-ga.gov/RockmartCulturalArtsCenter.aspx or call 770-684-2707.

Mosaic Place will celebrate its third anniversary as part of its annual Recovery Rally on Sept. 14 at Peek Park in Cedartown. The event will last from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with live music, recovery speakers and a recovery walk around the park. For more information call 678-901-1445.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at First Baptist Church of Rockmart, 311 E. Elm St., on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours have been extended and more appointment slots have been added. There is a critical need for blood at this time due to many people traveling and on vacation. For more information and to schedule a time, visit redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time and search for “Rockmart.”