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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.

MARCH 2025

GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION MONTH FOR SUMMER SEMESTER: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout March to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer semester.Through March 31, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code MARCH25 (all capital letters) to waive the fee. The admissions deadline for the summer semester is April 28. Classes are scheduled to begin on May 19. GNTC’s call center is available Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., at 866-983-4682. For more information on applying for the summer semester, visit GNTC’s main webpage at www.gntc.edu and click “Apply Now.” For any questions about GNTC’s Free Application Month, contact the Office of Admissions at 866-983-4682 or via email at admissions@gntc.edu.

CALHOUN-GORDON COUNTY COUNCIL FOR A LITERATE COMMUNITY TO HOLD SPELLING BEE FUNDRAISER ON MARCH 20: The Calhoun-Gordon Council for a Literate Community announces its upcoming fundraiser, The Gordon County Spelling Bee, a fun and competitive event aimed at raising awareness and support for literacy programs in Calhoun-Gordon County. The event will take place on Thursday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Calhoun Performing Arts Center, with tickets on sale at the door. This unique fundraising event will feature thirteen adults competing to spell challenging words in a lively and engaging atmosphere. Participants will showcase their spelling prowess while supporting the Council’s mission to improve adult literacy, family literacy, literacy awareness, and education initiatives.The Adult Spelling Bee will include competition, humor, entertainment, and student participation. Each competitor has been encouraged to bring supporters to cheer them on from the seats. The spellers are Andy Baxter, Andy Baxter Photography; Dr. Peter Coombe, Calhoun City Schools; Steven Duncan, Starr-Mathews Agency; Patti Gilmer, Calhoun City Schools; Nichol Linn, Gordon County Chamber of Commerce; Will Linn, M&S Logistics, Adrian Lyles, Lyles Wealth Management; Casey Parker, Calhoun City Schools; Kristi Payne, Gordon County Schools; Suzanne Roberts, Rome Downtown Development; Clay Stephenson, Calhoun City Schools; Justin Timms, Gordon County Schools; and Steven Waters, Calhoun First Baptist Church.

AT THE GEM - COMEDIAN KILLER BEAZ: Comedian Killer Beaz will take The GEM’s stage on Friday, March 21 at 7:30pm; tickets $40-$66: www.calhoungemtheatre.org

SALACOA TOUCH A TRUCK & GRAND OPENING EVENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 22: The public is invited to the new Salacoa Community’s Touch A Truck & Grand Opening event on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The new Salacoa community is located at 618 Lovers Lane Road in Calhoun. Tour two decorated model homes, enjoy food truck, bounce house, face painting and check out cool vehicles! There are also Grand Opening Incentives! Visit SalacoaHomes.com for more info.

FUNDRAISER AT PLEASANT VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH ON SATURDAY, MARCH 22: The public is invited to a fundraiser at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, located at 3882 Red Bud Road NE in Calhoun, on Saturday, March 22 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. There will be music and singing by Becky Branch Band, Hannah Blaylock, City of Refuge and Rhetta Philips. In addition, there will be a bake sale and auction, a Silent Auction (bids close at 5 p.m.), concessions for sale with hot dogs, chili, nachos and funnel cakes and a petting zoo (weather permitting). Proceeds will go towards fixing the playground at the church, which also serves as a community playground.

AT THE GEM - GLEN TEMPLETON: GEM favorite Glen Templeton will be back in town to perform on Saturday, March 22 at 7:30pm; tickets $40-$50: www.calhoungemtheatre.org

PUBLIC INVITED TO GORDON COUNTY TAX ASSESSORS’ HOT DOGS & HOMESTEADS EVENT: Join the Gordon County Tax Assessors’ Office for a delicious day at the Hot Dogs & Homesteads event on March 28, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Tax Assessors Office, located at 215 North Wall Street in Calhoun. Enjoy tasty treats, learn valuable information on what homestead could do for your property, and connect with your community.

ANNUAL GEORGIA STRING BAND FESTIVAL AND GORDON COUNTY FIDDLERS CONVENTION TO BE HELD MARCH 28-29: The 17th annual Georgia String Band Festival, and The Gordon County Fiddlers’ Convention, which was established in 1924, returns to the Harris Arts Center Friday and Saturday, March 28-29. The annual music festival began as a way to honor the local artists who pioneered American Country and popular music recording, such as the Georgia Yellow Hammers and Andrew & Jim Baxter. The weekend begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 28, with the kickoff concert, where Jerron Paxton will take the stage. Tickets for the Friday night kickoff concert are $25 for general admission and are available online at www.harrisartscenter.com. The Gordon County Fiddlers’ Convention, a competition established in 1924, begins on Saturday March 29. The competition features traditional contests in singing, buck dancing, banjo, string band and fiddle. There is $2,000 in prize money to be awarded this year along with medals and ribbons for those who place. The competition begins at 1 p.m. Admission to The Gordon County Fiddlers’ Convention is $10. The event is sponsored by The Gordon County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Historic Downtown Calhoun, Georgia Council for the Arts and other friends in the community. For more information, visit The Georgia String Band Festival website at https://harrisartscenter.com/string-band/

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.

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!

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

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