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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.

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.

SPONSOR A FOSTER CHILD THROUGH GORDON DFCS THIS CHRISTMAS: For it is in giving we receive. Help Gordon County Department of Family and Children Services make this Christmas special for boys and girls in foster care. DFCS is looking for individuals, groups, churches and businesses to help them provide these children in need with the best Christmas possible.

Last year, the community banded together to provide Christmas for Gordon County’s foster children. The goal of the DFCS Secret Santa program this year is to provide Christmas for every child in foster care. Gordon County has 185 children in its care at this time, ages 0-21 years. Due to the need for more local foster homes, many of these children are placed outside of Gordon County. They are unable to be with their own families due to situations beyond their control and are depending on us to make the holiday a little brighter. The Secret Santa program is successful because of your generosity, and DFCS thanks you in advance for your continued support! There are two ways you can volunteer your resources:

*Monetary donation may be made to Gordon County DFCS/SECRET SANTA FUND, 619 Mauldin Road, Calhoun, GA 30701;

and/or

*Be a Secret Santa and actually shop for a child. You can choose a child’s individual wish list. This list will include the child’s name, age, sizes, favorite color, and the items they are wishing for the most. You may also indicate on the included form that you are interested in learning more about becoming a FOSTER or ADOPT home and would like to be contacted about an informational session. Please contact Jody Sanderson at 706-314-7446 or email it back to jody.sanderson@dhs.ga.gov by November 15th to be given a child’s wish list. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jody at 706-802-2995 or at jody.sanderson@dhs.ga.gov.

NOVEMBER 2024

GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION MONTH FOR SPRING SEMESTER: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout November to help those who are seeking to enroll in the spring semester.

From Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code FREEAPP24 (all capital letters) to waive the fee. The admissions deadline for the spring semester is Dec. 3. Classes are scheduled to begin on Jan. 6. 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.

FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA AT THE HARRIS ARTS CENTER, PART OF FESTIVAL OF TREES CELEBRATION, ON NOV. 19:

As part of the 20th annual Festival of Trees celebration, join the Harris Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 4 - 6 p.m. for free pictures with Santa! The drop-in event will be held at the Center, located at 212 South Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. Bring your kids and a camera for this fun and free event...and make sure to check out the dozens of entries for this year's Festival of Trees fundraiser! Explore beautifully decorated Christmas trees, unique wreaths, gift baskets, and more—all available for silent auction! Admission is FREE to view the festive displays, and silent auction bidding is available both in-person and online. Items can be viewed online at harrisartscenter.com. The Festival of Trees is an annual fundraiser to support the Harris Arts Center’s artistic programming.

CALHOUN COMMUNITY CHORUS PERFORMS 'BEATLES AND REINDEER, TOO' AT THE HARRIS ARTS CENTER NOV. 22-23: Everyone is invited to the performance of "Beatles and Reindeer, Too" by the ever-so-lovely Calhoun Community Chorus this Friday and Saturday, November 22 & 23, at 7 p.m. each night at the Ratner Theater inside the Harris Arts Center, located at 212 South Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. The Chorus will bring to life ‘Beatles & Reindeer, Too!’, a heartwarming performance blending iconic Beatles hits and beloved Christmas classics. This musical celebration is the perfect way to start the holiday season, so don’t miss it! Tickets are available for purchase online at www.harrisartscenter.com, in person, or by phone: $15 for General Admission; $12 for Seniors and Students; $10 for HAC Members. See you there for a night of music, memories, and holiday magic!

CALHOUN MERRY & BRIGHT HOLIDAY WEEKEND (FORMERLY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE) TO BE HELD NOV. 23-24: Downtown Calhoun's one-day shopping event formerly known as Holiday Open House is expanding into a weekend extravaganza of shopping, dining and entertainment! The City of Calhoun and Gordon County presents Merry & Bright Holiday Weekend in Downtown Calhoun Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, 2024. There will be tree lightings, tons of savings at local shops, dining opportunities and lots of entertainment throughout the weekend!

SANTA IS COMING TO RESACA ON SATURDAY, NOV. 23: Enjoy cookies and milk while visiting with Santa and Friends on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 1 - 5 p.m. at the Downtown Resaca Rec Center, located at 330 Walker Street.

‘FALL INTO QUILTS’ TO BE HELD AT CHIEF VANN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, NOV. 23: On Saturday, November 23rd, the Vann House Quilters will be hosting our annual Quilting Bee to continue working on their Dresden Flower quilt. Bring the family to see the antique quilt exhibit inside the house, and then join us for pressing cider apples in the Cherokee Farmstead. Activities are included in admission and will be held rain or shine. Fall is finally settling into the rolling foothills of Murray County, and the evenings are turning cooler. More than two centuries ago, the Vann’s would have watched the fields of corn, beans, and squash begin to change color, thinning and drooping off to slumber as the final harvest began, while the apples were ripe for their own harvesting. Communities came together to press hundreds of apples for winter preservation. By November, the air is colder, crisper, and the nights grow longer. In the time before electricity, quilts and rugs were used to help trap warmth inside the house and even enclose a house’s breezeway. Regular Admission: $5.25 - $7 plus tax, children five and under are free. Regular hours: Thursday-Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5. December-March: closed on Sunday. Last tour of the day always begins at 4 p.m. Visit on Facebook at ‘Friends of the Chief Vann House,’ or on Instagram at ‘Vann_House_Park,’ or online at www.gastateparks.org/chiefvannhouse 82 Hwy. 225 N. · Chatsworth, GA 30705 ·706-695-2598 · vann_house_park@dnr.ga.gov

PINTAGE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE TO BE HELD SUNDAY, NOV. 24: Join Pintage on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 12 5 p.m. for their Christmas Open House at 310 S. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. This 8th annual Christmas Open House will be an afternoon of giveaways and holiday cheer. Shop their collection of holiday home essentials, festive gifts, home décor, vintage and boutique-type items.

THE POLAR EXPRESS will show on Sunday, November 24 at 3pm & 7pm. Sponsored by: Calhoun Downtown Development Authority. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2954167065/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING WORSHIP TO BE HELD NOV. 25: Gordon County Christian Ministerial Alliance invites the community to the annual Thanksgiving Worship on Monday, Nov. 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Harris Arts Center, located at 212 South Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. Local Music Minister Jim Sellers will be the featured speaker, and he and his wife, Treva, will lead music.

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. ELF will show on Saturday, November 30 at 1pm and 7pm. Sponsored by: Calhoun Rotary Club. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1804846361/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

DECEMBER 2024

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.

CLAUS FOR A CAUSE TO BE HELD DEC. 3: The public is invited to Claus for a Cause, an event being hosted by Gordon County Domestic Violence Outreach Office on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 from 5 - 7 p.m. at The Calhoun Depot, located on South King Street in downtown Calhoun. This event is completely free for families and children within the community. Activities include photos with Santa, arts and crafts, music, games, writing letters to Santa, desserts, and much more. While the event is free, donations will be accepted to support the Gordon County Domestic Violence Outreach Office.

SNOWMAN SPECTACULAR RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR – BIGGER AND BETTER: The holiday season is approaching, and the Snowman Spectacular is back for its second year, offering even more fun and excitement! This year’s festivities begin on Friday, December 6, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Calhoun Recreation Department, located at 110 Recreation Drive. The family-friendly Kickoff Night will be filled with activities for all ages. Bring the whole family for an enchanting evening featuring food trucks, train rides, festive “snow,” face painting, a visit to Santa’s Workshop, and the grand reveal of this year’s snowman creations. But the holiday fun doesn’t stop there! From December 6-20, stroll along the paved path at the Calhoun Recreation Department to admire the delightful display of snowmen designed by local businesses, organizations, and residents. Here’s the fun twist – these snowmen aren’t made of snow! Constructed from weather-resistant materials, they’ll proudly stand throughout the season. Be sure to stop by and vote for your favorite snowman! Prizes will be awarded to the People’s Choice and the Judges’ Favorite.

CALHOUN LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS 'THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER' DEC. 6-8 AT THE HARRIS ARTS CENTER: Get ready for some holiday hilarity with “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” Calhoun Little Theatre presents this heartwarming comedy, filled with laughs, lessons and a whole lot of Christmas spirit. Bring the family to enjoy this chaotic, charming show where the Herdman kids turn the traditional Christmas pageant upside down! Shows are held at the Harris Arts Center, located at 212 South Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, December 6 & 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8 at 2 p.m. Prices are $15 General Admission; $12 Seniors and Students; and $10 HAC Members. Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever-tickets-1079369767029?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawGodhJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYEz_sG9dGQ2wY1NhJP18BNo1vKdxOLrAEotF9-vU8Zgpzzk1xfJNnu2aA_aem_hsDHUIvuiCGsCPqjTZDbRg

RYAN HOMES HOSTING FIRST TIME HOME BUYER WORKSHOP ON DEC. 7TH: Join Ryan Homes and NVR Mortgage for a First Time Buyer Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 7th, from 1 - 4 p.m. at Riverside at Calhoun, located at 366 Cartecay Drive. Learn about the process of buying your first home and hear from licensed loan officers about mortgage, rates and expectations. Discover the information that will give you the confidence in buying your first home! Scan the QR code on the flyer for additional details or to RSVP. You can also email Heather Morley at hmorley@ryanhomes.com or visit https://www.ryanhomes.com/.../calhoun/riversideatcalhoun for more information.

HARRIS ARTS CENTER'S WREATH MAKING CLASS TO BE HELD DEC. 7: Create a festive masterpiece at the Harris Arts Center’s Fresh Greenery Wreath-Making Class on Saturday, December 7th at 10 a.m. Bring the beauty of the season home as part of the20th Annual Festival of Trees. No experience or supplies needed—just a love for holiday cheer! Cost is $35 per person, or $30 for HAC Members. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! call 706.629.2599 for details and to reserve your spot! Tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../fresh-greenery-wreath...

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. CHRISTMAS VACATION will show on Saturday, December 7 at 1pm & 7pm. Sponsored by Nichols, Cauley, & Associates

Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2862088473/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

FAIRMOUNT CHRISTMAS PARADE TO BE HELD SATURDAY, DEC. 7: The annual Fairmount Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m. in downtown Fairmount, along Hwy 411. For more information and a parade entry application, please call Fairmount City Hall at 706-337-5306 or stop by City Hall, located at 2661 Hwy. 411. Entry applications must be turned in by November 20, 2024. After the parade, meet at the Town Square for hot coca, a visit with Santa and more from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Sponsors and donations are accepted; any sponsorship or donation will go towards funding the Fairmount Christmas Parade. Free float entry and advertisement with a donation!

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. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE will show on Sunday, December 8 at 3pm & 7pm. Sponsored by: The Brothers Insurance Group. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1101988121/?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. WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING will show on Monday, December 9 at 7pm. Sponsored by Lindsay Carson, realtor. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1493286425/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

SANTA'S CALLING! CALHOUN REC OFFERING PHONE CALLS FROM SANTA THIS CHRISTMAS: Make this holiday season something extra special for you family by having Santa and his elves give your child a personal phone call! The calls will take place Dec. 10 and Dec. 12. To participate, please complete the Santa’s Calling request form which can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4q-vm1zBrFcSEn3LuqLz2rzcyyrs3jXu41K_FMJipqHeT1A/viewform. Hosted by Calhoun Recreation Department, please contact us at: 706-629-0177 or hamick@calnet-ga.net.

CALHOUN CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS TO BE HELD THURSDAY, DEC. 12: Join the Gordon Chamber, City of Calhoun and Northwest Georgia Regional Fair at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 12 for the annual Calhoun Christmas Parade of Lights. This year's theme is 'Peace on Earth.' For more information or to register, contact the Chamber at 706-625-3200.

EVENTOLOGY HOMESCHOOL EVENTS TO HOST SANTA'S HOT COCOA PARTY AT THE HARRIS ARTS CENTER ON FRIDAY, DEC. 13: Join Eventology Homeschool Events Corp. is hosting Santa's Hot Cocoa Part at the Harris Arts Center, 212 South Wall Street in downtown Calhoun, on Friday, Dec. 13, at 12:30 p.m. This will be a festive celebration full of holiday cheer! Warm up with delicious hot chocolate and doughnuts while completing a Christmas craft. Make sure to bring a camera as there will be a special visit from the big man himself, SANTA! Limited amount of tickets so make sure to purchase early! The event is open to all children, homeschooling, or otherwise. Children over 1, $5; Adults, $15. Purchase tickets at https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zeffy.com%2Fticketing%2F7bef305e-2af4-4340-b359-b7303fc2d6cb%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3AyBzW7lLcW7GgwgDZNcwGWu2M-G0Kb_vI-Q3Y5YIJk7WAFg0hUSQPEbQ_aem_udTnv-Qq0qPkR4GCW5jD7A&h=AT3ZcyrMVwAzKP1Mt8UOxJ1R8PWW2m_f3eWULHOPLhpb2C-L4EfLgfR6HcoLfwiy3_xMno8YDglybijglcq8yCv9Z4nUJAcjPDpbVggMwlORDoY96yah9butYA5HoWgoEFsSvY-FCbYL_dUxu7s

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT THE CHIEF VANN HOUSE TO BE HELD DEC. 13 - 14: Candlelight Tours 2024 at the Chief Vann House in Chatsworth will be held on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. each night. Candles will be extinguished at 9 p.m., so please arrive by 8 p.m. to best enjoy this event. If you are coming with a group of 10 or more please try to arrive around 5 p.m. The Vann House, Cherokee Farmstead, and Kitchen Cabin exhibit will be illuminated by hundreds of candles to light your path as you tour the grounds. The house will be decorated with wreaths, candles, fresh boughs and winter blossoms, just the way the Moravians and their Cherokee students decorated two-hundred years ago. Inside the home, visitors may tour the house while listening to the soft strumming of Christmas Carols, played by a live musician. Tour guides will be stationed throughout the grounds to answer all your questions. Your self-guided tour continues with hot apple cider and Moravian cookies served beside a warm fireplace in our Vann Kitchen cabin. Finally, visitors can walk through our Cherokee Farmstead and see our cozy antique dwelling cabin by candlelight. The Visitor Center will be open for viewing our gallery and a short history film before starting the tour. If you can't make the event, the decorations will be in place after the event through the end of December and can be viewed during a regular house tour. (Thursday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). $8 per person, children 5 & under are free. Pay at the door, no reservations necessary. This event will be taking place in cold, rain, or snow. We accept all forms of payment. The Vann House is located at the intersection of GA Hwy 225 and 52 Alternate, 3 miles west of Chatsworth. Please contact the site at 706-695-2598 with questions.

DANA PATTERSON MERRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, DEC. 14: A true celebration of life and the spirit of Christmas, the 11th annual Dana Patterson Merry Christmas Concert will be held this year on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at The GEM Theatre, located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. This year’s concert is sponsored by Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home and Samantha Lusk & Associates Realty. All proceeds go to benefit Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, and The Pearl King Center for Cultural Arts at the GEM Theatre. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=10&p=1 There is a huge lineup taking the stage for this year’s concert. In addition to White Water Junction, there will be performers Trey and Andrew Bentley (from Jet Black Roses), the Bentley Family including Faye, Jessie and the kids, Angie Childers, Ronnie VanDyke, Mark Waters, Jule Medders, Kaylan Gaines, and the annual appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus!

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. THE GRINCH will show on Sunday, December 15 at 3pm & 7pm. Sponsored by: Starr Mathews Insurance. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1565047577/?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. 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