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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 MONTHHamilton 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.

FOOD CITY PHARMACY OFFERS SEASONAL FLU VACCINE: Company officials recently announced that area Food City Pharmacy locations will once again be providing the flu vaccine this immunization season. While all individuals are encouraged to receive a flu shot, the CDC strongly recommends vaccination for individuals considered high risk. High risk individuals include persons 65 or older, residents of long-term care facilities, persons 2-64 years of age with comorbid (more than one) conditions, and pregnant women. The CDC also recommends the flu shot for healthcare personnel who provide direct patient care and household contacts or caregivers of children under 6 months of age. Food City Pharmacists can immunize individuals 12 years and older. Flu vaccines are available in Quadravalent or Quadravalent High Dose. Insurance, including Medicare Part B will be accepted, many with a zero copay. Other vaccines, including COVID, RSV, pneumonia, and shingles shots, will be available as well. Please consult your local Food City Pharmacy or visit foodcity.com for details.

DECEMBER 2024

LOCAL VOLUNTEER TO DELIVER TOYS TO HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS; ACCEPTING TOY DONATIONS: A local volunteer is interested in delivering any toys for victims of Hurricane Helene this holiday season. She is looking to take a delivery of toys for children 1 – 14 years of age. Amy MacKay, who has delivered much-needed donations to areas of North Carolina since the storm hit, would like to make a delivery of toys for those still displaced and in need this Christmas season, but needs help with collection sites for donations. MacKay said she can drop off a wrapped box to any office, business or organization that would like to collect the donations, or if anyone would be willing to host their own toy drive, she can schedule a pick-up day and time. She also has a toy drive at New Bethel Baptist Church, located at 37 Weathington Rd SW in Rome. The church is taking donations on Sundays, Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, from 1 – 3 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 4 – 6 p.m. Any local business or organization who would like to be a site for toy drop-off can contact MacKay at 706-609-0880.

 

STORYTIME WITH SANTA DEC. 1, 8, 15 AND 22: Storytime with Santa will be held Sunday, Dec. 1, Sunday, Dec. 8, Sunday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. each day at Floret + Fromage, located on North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. Photos with Santa, Hot Chocolate, Christmas Story and Cookie for $35.

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MOVIE SERIES: Mark Your Calendar and Haul Out the Holly! The GEM Theatre Holiday Movie Series returns for another joyous season of eight FREE classics guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. DIE HARD will show on Friday, December 20 at 7pm. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3895704089/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MOVIE SERIES: Mark Your Calendar and Haul Out the Holly! The GEM Theatre Holiday Movie Series returns for another joyous season of eight FREE classics guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. WHITE CHRISTMAS (Sing-Along) will show on Sunday, December 22 at 3pm & 7pm. Sponsored by: Calhoun Tool Rental. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1356988697/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

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