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The Gordon Gazette updates the Community Calendar three times per week. The Community Calendar is a listing of events in Calhoun-Gordon County that the Gordon Gazette provides as free content.

If you'd like an event added, please email the information to staff@gordongazettega.com and we will add it free of charge!

ONGOING

VETERANS COFFEE TIME EACH FRIDAY AT THE CALHOUN-GORDON COUNTY LIBRARY: Veterans coffee hour is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library, located at 100 North Park Avenue in downtown Calhoun. Veterans are invited to enjoy coffee and chat in a relaxed environment.

SILVER SNEAKERS CLASS EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY: Make sure to join in on this fun Silver Sneakers class every Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9am. Silver Sneakers is a fitness and wellness program offered to seniors that helps you get active, stay fit, and connect with others. Some insurance plans cover the class, however anyone is welcome for a price of $4 per class.

For more information visit call 706-629-2599.

HAMILTON HOSPICE GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT GROUP EVERY FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: Hamilton Hospice will begin a new grief and bereavement group every fourth Thursday of the month. The group meets from 12 noon - 1 p.m. at the Dalton-Whitfield County Library, 310 Cappes Street, Dalton.

MUSIC LESSONS AT HARRIS ARTS CENTER: The Harris Arts Center is offering a variety of music lessons with Lauren Talley and Stephen Hare. For more information call the Harris Arts Center, 706-629-2599.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP AT PEEPLES CANCER INSTITUTE: The local Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on the first Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Peeples Cancer Institute (1215 Memorial Drive in Dalton) conference room. If you have questions, please call 706-226-8966.

HARRIS ARTS CENTER TO OFFER MAKE & MINGLE MONDAYS: The Harris Arts Center is thrilled to announce their latest art offering! Every fourth Monday, the Arts Center will host their Make & Mingle class! This is your opportunity to work on whatever project you've got going on -- whether it's drawing, painting, crotchet, stitching, sewing, writing…you name it! Bring your materials and chat with other local artists and makers. You might even bounce ideas off one another. Don't have anything to work on but still want to socialize? That's perfect -- there is always something crafty to be done around the Harris Arts Center! This is completely free, however storage and supplies are not offered. Bring what you need and take what you brought! Don't miss out on this fun (& FREE) new avenue. The first Make & Mingle class will be on March 25th from 10 a.m. until Noon.

APRIL 2025

TOUCH OF CALHOUN FREE FAMILY EVENT RETURNS TO CALHOUN REC ON APRIL 12TH: Join the Calhoun Recreation Department for a fun-filled day at Touch of Calhoun! Bring the whole family for an exciting experience with big trucks, emergency vehicles, and more! April 12th from 10 AM – 2 PM (Sensory Hour: 1 PM – 2 PM) at 110 Recreation Drive, Calhoun, GA 30701. Event Highlights: Face Painting; DJ & Music; Food Trucks; Vendors. Come explore, play, and enjoy a day of hands-on fun! If you are interested in bringing a unique vehicle or setting up as a vendor, contact Laura Carter at lcarter@calnet-ga.net.

RESACA TO HOLD TWO SEPARATE EASTER EGG HUNTS NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH: Join the Town of Resaca on Saturday, April 12th for a fun day of Easter Egg Hunts for children and teens of all ages! FIRST UP, is the Easter Egg Hunt for children ages newborn through 5th grade, which will be held on Saturday, April 12th beginning at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Resaca Community Center at 330 Walker Street in Resaca. NEXT, the Town of Resaca is holding their first ever Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt for children and teens in 6th - 12th grades beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 12th at the Resaca Community Center, 330 Walker Street in Resaca.

NEW ECHOTA TO HOST SPECIAL EVENT ON APRIL 12: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will be hosting “Wildin out for Wildflowers” on April 19th, 2025, 11am-12:30pm. Join the rangers for a walk around the historic town and nature trails of New Echota-Cherokee Capital SHS to observe the different species of wildflowers on the grounds. Along the way visitors will learn about conservation efforts the state is making for the endangered species across the nation. The rangers will introduce the public to the Georgia SWAP program and how they can help protect endangered species for future generations. The Georgia State Wildlife Action Plan needs help from rangers and visitors alike. The hike will be easy to moderate. Admission fee is required upon entry of the site: adults (18-61), $8.00, seniors (62+) $6.00, youth (6–17) $6.00. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75(Exit 317) on GA HWY 225 N. near Calhoun, Georgia. Call 706.624.1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for further information.

ANNA SHAW CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE PLANS EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA: Children of all ages are welcome to attend the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Miracle Field at Westside Park, 1519 Mount Vernon Road in Rocky Face. The event will include an egg hunt, petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, Easter Bunny, pick-up ducks and more. Egg hunt times are scheduled based on age. Start times will be: 2:10 p.m. for ages 3 and under, 2:35 p.m. for ages 4-5, 3 p.m. for wheelchair users and children with differing abilities (balloon hunt), 3:20 p.m. for ages 6-7, and 3:40 for ages 8 and up.

GEM ANNOUNCES FREE SPRING MOVIES - "WICKED" ON APRIL 12: The magic of “Wicked” comes to The GEM Theatre! Join The GEM for two free screenings of the hit 2024 movie on April 12 at 2pm and 7pm. This beloved musical-turned-film explores the untold story of the witches of Oz and stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and many others. Don’t miss the chance to experience this enchanting film on the big screen! This movie is sponsored by Community Foundation of Calhoun-Gordon County. The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. Movie trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi970507801/?ref_=tt_vi_i_3

TWIN PONDS AT RIVERBEND TO HOLD INAUGURAL EASTER EGG DROP: Join the folks at Twin Ponds at Riverbend, located at 922 Riverbend Road SW in Plainville, on Saturday, April 19 beginning at 11 a.m. for their inaugural East Egg Drop! Fun activities for kids, including face painting, food truck, photographer and more!

HAMILTON TO HOLD WOMEN’S EVENT: Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) will host its annual “For Her” women’s event on Tuesday, April 22, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dalton Convention Center. Registration will open on April 1. At 5 p.m., there will be physician seminar, “Heart Disease and Cancer: What’s the Connection?” Participating providers will be Zorana Mrsic, MD, board-certified non-invasive cardiologist, and Jaime Pesl, NP-C, board-certified oncology advanced nurse practitioner. Those who attend the provider panel will have priority entry to the exhibit hall. The exhibit hall will open at 6 p.m. and will include free health screenings, mini massages, acupuncture, food, health and wellness vendors, giveaways and door prizes. All activities, services and giveaways will be available while supplies last and time permits. Those who register and attend the event will receive a free gift. If you would like to attend this event and need assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids, please indicated when registering. To register, please visit VitruvianHealth.com/ForHer2025 or call 706-272-6114.

BBQ & BOOGIE RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN CALHOUN: It’s got a slightly different name now, but the annual downtown Calhoun event celebrating all things barbecue and music will still bring family-friendly fun to the community! BBQ & Boogie, held in downtown Calhoun around the areas of Court Street and Park Avenue, will begin on Friday, April 25, from 6 – 9 p.m. with a Kick-off Concert featuring Nashville Nation. There will also be a Food Truck Extravaganza! Don’t miss the performance by Nashville Nation; known as the ultimate Country party band, they will be kicking off this year’s BBQ & Boogie. Boot-stompin’ hits, high-energy performances and all your favorite modern and classic country anthems will be performed live on stage! Kids Que returns this year both April 25 and April 26. Do you have a budding chef or a grill-master in-training? This grilling competition is for the little ones (aged 15 and under) to show off their skills! Visit bbqboogie.com/bbq-competition for more information and application details! On Saturday, April 26, the Festival Day runs from 12 – 8 p.m., with more than 100 vendors, according to organizers, four live bands and the Kids’ Zone. New this year, Pickleball 706 will be setting up pickleball courts on Court Street during this year’s event, open to the public all day Saturday, April 26th for the festival.

NEW ECHOTA TO HOLD SPECIAL COOKING EVENT ON APRIL 26: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will be hosting ‘Egg soup for the soul: traditional Cherokee recipe’. The program will be on Saturday, April 26th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the middle-class cabin. Visitors will learn about traditional Cherokee cooking culture through traditional recipes presented by our rangers. Rangers will discuss how the Cherokee viewed their food and how that affected their relationship with the natural world around them. Egg soup will be the recipe presented by our rangers. Admission fee is required upon entry of the site: $6-$8. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75(Exit 317) on GA HWY 225 N. near Calhoun, Georgia. Call 706.624.1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for further information.

NEW ECHOTA TO HOLD MAP AND COMPASS READING CLASS ON APRIL 26: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will be hosting “Orienteering 101: Map and Compass Reading” on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. The program will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and will travel around the historic grounds of New Echota-Cherokee Capital. This class is for those visitors who want to go off trail and still be aware of their location. Visitors will learn the basics of how to read and use a compass during a class led by one of the Rangers here on site. Visitors will use those skills taught by the Ranger to follow a set course using just a compass. This class is for beginners or for those that need a refresher course in compass reading. Admission fee is required upon entry of the site: $6-$8. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75(Exit 317) on GA HWY 225 N. near Calhoun, Georgia. Call 706.624.1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for further information.

'WILDIN OUT FOR WILDFLOWERS' EVENT AT NEW ECHOTA ON APRIL 26: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will be hosting “Wildin out for Wildflowers” on April 26th, 2025, 3-4:15 pm. Join the rangers for a walk around the historic town and nature trails of New Echota-Cherokee Capital SHS to observe the different species of wildflowers on the grounds. Along the way visitors will learn about conservation efforts the state is making for the endangered species across the nation. The rangers will introduce the public to the Georgia SWAP program and how they can help protect endangered species for future generations. The Georgia State Wildlife Action Plan needs help from rangers and visitors alike. The hike will be easy to moderate. Admission fee is required upon entry of the site: adults (18-61), $8.00, seniors (62+) $6.00, youth (6–17) $6.00. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75(Exit 317) on GA HWY 225 N. near Calhoun, Georgia. Call 706.624.1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for further information.

ALL STAR TO HOLD ANNUAL DEMO DAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26: All Star owner Scott Lunsford and his team will be holding their annual Demo Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at All Star , located at 976 Hwy 53 WSW Spur, on the hill, in Calhoun. Food begins at 6:00 p.m. and displays of the items that the store will carry this year will begin after dark. It is recommended for attendees to bring your own lawn chair. Demo Day is a time to experience the latest offering that All Star is carrying this year, gearing up for the store's busiest holiday, Fourth of July.

MAY 2025

ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER EVENT TO BE HELD IN CALHOUN ON THURSDAY, MAY 1: The National Day of Prayer is always the first Thursday in May, which falls on May 1st this year. The Gordon County Christian Ministerial Alliance is partnering with AdventHealth Gordon to meet and pray for our community and our nation. The public is invited to meet in front of the Edna Owen's Breast Cancer Center on the AdventHealth Gordon campus at 12 noon on May 1st. "Pour out to the God of hope and be filled" is this year's theme.

GEM ANNOUNCES FREE SPRING MOVIES - "THE FORCE AWAKENS" ON MAY 4: May the Fourth Be with You! Celebrate Star Wars Day at The GEM this May 4 at 3pm with a FREE showing of “The Force Awakens.” The 2015 feature reignites the epic saga, introducing a new generation of heroes like Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron while reuniting fans with beloved characters such as Han Solo, Leia Organa, and Chewbacca. Set decades after the fall of the Empire, the film follows the rise of the menacing First Order and the Resistance's fight to locate the missing Jedi, Luke Skywalker. This movie is sponsored by CFL Flooring Solutions. Movie trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3343889177/?ref_=tt_vi_i_4

RUNNING FOR THE KIDS 5K TO BE HELD AT CALHOUN REC ON SATURDAY, MAY 24: The public is invited to join in the Running for the Kids 5K on Saturday, May 24, 2025 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Calhoun Rec's Yellow & Black Playground. Proudly organized and hosted by the Oothcaloga Lodge #154, proceeds will go towards the Gordon County Child Advocacy Center to help support local community families and children. The first place winner will receive a 65" T.V.! Entry fee is $35. Online registration closes on April 30, 2025. To register for the race and for more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Calhoun/RunningForTheKids5k

GEM ANNOUNCES FREE SPRING MOVIES - "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" ON MAY 25: Join The GEM for the FREE 60th anniversary showing of “The Sound of Music” on May 25 at 3pm. The iconic musical, featuring timeless songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, follows the spirited Maria as she becomes a governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp in Austria during the rise of Nazism, ultimately bringing love and music into their lives. This movie is sponsored by Community Foundation of Calhoun-Gordon County. Movie trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3724149017/?ref_=tt_vi_i_2