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.

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ONGOING

ADVENTHEALTH GORDON TO OFFER $30 MAMMOGRAMS IN MAY: For the fourth year in a row, AdventHealth Gordon is offering 3D screening mammograms in 30 minutes for just $30 for self-pay patients in May.

Annual mammograms are still the top-recommended screening for women because it allows the earliest possible detection of issues before you experience symptoms. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women in the U.S. and having your annual mammogram could be lifesaving. $30 mammograms can only be scheduled for the month of May. To receive this promotion, your mammogram must be scheduled at least a year and a day after your last mammogram.

Patients can schedule a mammogram at the Edna Owens Breast Center at AdventHealth Gordon by calling 800-776-5102 or visit GetYourMammoGA.com for more information.

TALLATOONA CAP LIHEAP COOLING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPOINTMENTS TO BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING APRIL 1 FOR SENIORS, HOMEBOUND: Beginning April 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., Tallatooa will begin accepting appointments for the LIHEAP Cooling Assistance Program for the Senior households 65 years of age and older and Homebound households. Beginning May 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., the General Public can begin scheduling appointments. SCHEDULE ONLINE: www.tallatoonacap.org; SCHEDULE BY PHONE: 770-817-4666 to use the automated system. *IMPORTANT NOTICE: Appointments will be IN-PERSON at the county office this LIHEAP season. Please do not come early for your appointment, and limit the number of people you bring to the office appointment. Please visit www.tallatoonacap.org for a list of items required to complete an application and income guidelines for the program.

ARE YOU A GORDON COUNTY RESIDENT THAT IS A VETERAN/ACTIVE MILITARY IN NEED OF HOME REPAIRS? New Foundations Development, Inc. is associated with the Calhoun Housing Authority and is looking for low-income Veterans, Active or Retired Military to participate in the 2024 Affordable Housing for Rural Veteran’s grant program. FREE home repairs/rehabilitation/modifications. Call Carol Hatch at the Calhoun Housing Authority at 706-629-9183 x14 for more information. ***GORDON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY

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: Effective in January, 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.

GCHS CLASS OF 2004 TO HOLD 20 YEAR REUNION: The Gordon Central High School Class of 2004 will be holding their 20 year reunion on Saturday, May 4 at The Allen Barn in Ranger, beginning at 5 p.m. This is an adults only event; cost is $10 per person. If you were a member of the GCHS Class of 2004, get more information or purchase tickets for the reunion at myevent.com/GCHSClassof2004

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 2024

CANDIDATES FORUM TO BE HELD APRIL 25: The Gordon Chamber’s 2024 Candidates Forum will be held on Thursday, April 25, with a Meet & Greet at 5:30 p.m. and the Forum at 6 p.m. The Forum will be held at the Sonoraville Recreation Center, located at 7494 Fairmount Hwy. SE in Calhoun.

BBQ, BOOGIE & BLUES RETURNS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 26-27: Downtown Calhoun’s annual favorite, BBQ, Boogie & Blues, a celebration of family, community and barbecue, is set to return Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, 2024. Festivities will run from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, and this year, there will be extended hours on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. The annual event, which the Kansas City BBQ Society has declared a nationally sanctioned BBQ competition, will bring in dozens of competitors from across the country for the barbecue competition, along with vendors and entertainment. There will be live bands, arts & crafts, food vendors, BBQ cook-offs and so much more! Kicking off the annual festival on Friday night, April 26 will be the 13th annual Baxter Dean Runway Show, which returns to their downtown runway this year during BBQ, Boogie & Blues. If you are interested in being a vendor or competing as a KCBS Backyard/Professional team for BBQ, Boogie & Blues, visit the official website to learn more at https://bbqboogieblues.com/

NEW ECHOTA TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY, ARBOR DAY NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 27: Earth Day and Arbor Day are being celebrated Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at New Echota, located at 1211 Chatsworth Hwy. in Calhoun.

Join New Echota for a Ranger guided hike at 10 a.m. focusing on the native trees of New Echota and traditional uses of plants and trees by Cherokee. Learn about the three sisters companion gardening at the Cherokee Farmstead and participate in some crafts and activities. Meet some members of the Friends of New Echota and see how you can get involved volunteering with New Echota. Visit the reconstructed Cherokee Phoenix printing office and see how paper was made in the early 19th century. Try your hand at making a sheet and take it home as a souvenir. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the Pond Overlook and New Town Creek Nature Trails. Wildflowers and trees are blooming, and wildlife is moving as the warmer days of spring have arrived.

Regular admission fee $6 - $8 required and includes access to all activities, hikes and tours.

ALL STAR FIREWORKS 5th ANNUAL DEMO DAY TO BE HELD APRIL 27: All Star Fireworks owner Scott Lunsford and his team will be holding their annual Demo Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at All Star Fireworks, located at 976 Hwy 53 WSW Spur, on the hill, in Calhoun. Food begins at 6:00 p.m. and displays of the fireworks that the store will carry this year will begin after dark. Please remember to bring your own law chair. Demo Day is a time to experience the latest offering in fireworks, gearing up for All Star Fireworks busiest holiday, Fourth of July, and to see what All Star Fireworks offers with their pyrotechnic shows.

HARBIN CLINIC’S BACK OFFICE TECH INFO SESSION RETURNS APRIL 30: Harbin Clinic’s Back Office Tech info session is back! You are invited next Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. for an informative discussion on this unique opportunity. Discover how the Back Office Tech program can kickstart your career in the medical field, and where you'll become an integral part of a compassionate team committed to patient care and supporting one another. No prior medical experience required. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Secure your spot by signing up here: https://bit.ly/BOTHarbinClinic

LATER IN 2024

ADVENTHEALTH GORDON TO OFFER $30 MAMMOGRAMS IN MAY: For the fourth year in a row, AdventHealth Gordon is offering 3D screening mammograms in 30 minutes for just $30 for self-pay patients in May.

Patients can schedule a mammogram at the Edna Owens Breast Center at AdventHealth Gordon by calling 800-776-5102 or visit GetYourMammoGA.com for more information.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER EVENT SET FOR MAY 2 AT ADVENTHEALTH GORDON: AdventHealth Gordon, together with team members, community members and local leaders, will celebrate the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2 at 12 noon. The public is invited to join the local hospital to pray for our community, leaders and the world. The annual event will again be held in front of the Edna Owens Breast Center at AdventHealth Gordon and will feature hospital and community leaders who will lead prayers for our community, families, churches and our country.

GORDON COUNTY 4-H DRIVE-THROUGH RABIES CLINIC SET FOR MAY 4: The Gordon County 4-H Rabies Clinic is coming up Saturday, May 4. In conjunction with Animal Hospital of Gordon County, 4-H will be traveling around the county again offering rabies shots, as well as cat and dog vaccination packages, and vouchers for office exams. Drive-through only, so you will stay in your vehicle. Rabies Shot-$10; Dog packages with rabies, distemper, kennel cough and leptospirosis for $45; Cat package for $40 includes feline rabies, feline leukemia and feline distemper; and Canine or Feline dewormer for $15. Drive through clinic will be at Gordon County Ag-Center/4-H Office from 8 - 10 a.m.; Tolbert Elementary from 10:30 - 11:30 0a.m.; Red Bud Elementary from 12 - 1 p.m.; Fairmount Elementary from 2 - 3 p.m.; Belwood Elementary from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Cash and credit cards accepted; NO CHECKS.

KCGB SPRING RECYCLING EVENT TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, MAY 4: Keep Calhoun-Gordon Beautiful will hold their Spring Recycling Event on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Rock Bridge Community Church, located at 905 Curtis Parkway in Calhoun. No paint will be accepted during this spring event, but Liberty Tire has partnered with KCGB to accept tire recycling at this event. In addition, Gordon County residents are invited to recycle items they want to get rid of, including:

•Batteries (car, alkaline, lithium)

•Eyeglasses

•Plastics (hard and soft)

•Tennis Shoes (new and used)

•Electronics (computers, laptops, DVD/CD players, clock radios, mobile phones...no tube TVs or CRT monitors permitted)

HENRY CHO RETURNS TO THE GEM: Comedian Henry Cho returns to the GEM Theatre with his From Here to Theatre Tour 2024 on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30PM. Tickets: $40 - $56 plus tax. Comedian Henry Cho is known for his many appearances on network sitcoms and late-night talk shows, as well as hosting NBC’s “Friday Night Videos” and co-creating, producing, and writing “The Henry Cho Show.” He is also a regular performer at The Grand Ole Opry – having appeared on stage over 100 times since 2011 - and was recently inducted as the 229th member in 2022. For tix, https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=gemth

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – SLEEPING BEAUTY: Monday, May 6 at 7pm (sponsored by Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

DWTS-CALHOUN RETURNS MAY 10-11: “Dancing with the Stars - Calhoun” is back again for its third consecutive season with a new cast of dancers – 22 local high school students – and they are excited to give the audience another fun-filled, high-energy show on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 at the Calhoun Performing Arts Center. Showtimes for both performances are at 7 PM. Purchase at https://dwtscalhoun.ludus.com

2ND ANNUAL NW GEORGIA WE CARE VET FAIR SET FOR MAY 16: The 2nd Annual NW Georgia We CARE Vet Fair is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm at the Rome Forum River Center. Veterans, military families, and caregivers receive free admission and parking. Meet one-on-one with the VA, Social Security Administration, Department of Driver Services, and Georgia Department of Veteran Services professionals. Over 95 Vendors on site. There is no selling or requests for donations. 100% no cost. United Military Care, a 501c3 nonprofit, hosts these fairs to allow all Veterans to apply for the benefits they earned during military service and those within the community after service. More information at wecarevetfair.com or by calling 770-973-0014

HEY BIBLE READERS! TARA-LEIGH COBBLE TO SPEAK AT TRINITY BAPTIST EVENT IN MAY 2024: Tara-Leigh Cobble, best known for her popular “The Bible Recap" Bible reading plan with accompanying podcast, is coming to Trinity Baptist Church in Calhoun for a two-day event, 'Abiding in Christ - The Struggle for Joy,' May 17-18, 2024. Trinity Baptist is located at 1170 Rome Road SW in Calhoun. There are three total sessions at the conference: Friday night, May 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at $50 each and will get you access to all three sessions. Child care will not be provided for the event. Tara-Leigh Cobble is best known as the host of “The Bible Recap.” In addition to the podcast, Tara-Leigh founded D-Group, an international network of weekly discipleship and Bible study groups. She writes and hosts a daily radio show called “The God Shot.” Her book 'The Bible Recap' (Baker/Bethany House) and Bible study 'He’s Where the Joy Is' (Lifeway) aim to help people not only understand Scripture, but also to love God more as a result.

For tickets, visit https://www.itickets.com/events/475946...

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – THE BURBS: Sunday, May 19 at 3pm (sponsored by Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

ANNUAL WINGS & WHEELS DAY AT TOM B. DAVID AIRPORT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY 25: Mark your calendars for one of the best family-friendly events in Calhoun-Gordon County each year! Mohawk presents Wings & Wheels Day Fly In and Car Show on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Tom B. David Airport, located at 1957 Hwy 41 South in Calhoun! Enjoy cruising and flying fun along with static displays, and a wide variety of food choices!

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON: Tuesday, June 4 at 10am & 1pm (sponsored by Engineered Floors). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – THE GODFATHER: Saturday, June 8 at 7:30pm (sponsored by Doro’s Italian Grill). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE: Sunday, June 9 at 3pm (sponsored by Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – TROLLS BAND TOGETHER: Tuesday, June 11 at 10am & 1pm (sponsored by Engineered Floors). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – THE WIZARD OF OZ: Thursday, June 13 at 1pm & 7pm (in partnership with Calhoun-Gordon County Library and sponsored by Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: Tuesday, June 18 at 10am & 1pm (sponsored by Engineered Floors). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: Thursday, June 20 at 1pm & 7pm (in partnership with Calhoun-Gordon County Library and sponsored by Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

THE 45TH PHILLIPS CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO SET FOR JUNE 21-22: It’s one of the biggest and most anticipated events in Gordon County each year…Phillips Championship Rodeo returns the weekend of June 21-22, 2024 at 475 Mt. Zion Road in Resaca. Grab your family and friends and head out to the Phillips Ranch, located at 475 Mount Zion Road NE in Resaca, for the 45th annual Phillips Championship Rodeo! The event will be held Friday and Saturday night, June 21-22, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and events beginning at 8 p.m. each night. The two-night event is packed with family entertainment and exciting rodeo action, including bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and more. Phillips Championship Rodeo is themed “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” in honor of breast cancer awareness, so don’t forget to wear pink and ‘pink out’ this annual event! *Advance Tickets can be purchased online at https://phillipsrodeoproductions.rodeoticket.com/.../tickets

*Tickets can also be purchased at the gate each night of the rodeo with cash. *General Admission $20; Children 5-9 $10; age 4 & under FREE *Parking is Free *Arrive early! Gates open at 6 p.m. *Concessions will be available with food and drinks *Souvenir items will be for sale at rodeo *Mechanical Bull Rides, Rock Climbing Wall and Pony Rides each night of the rodeo

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – ELEMENTAL: Tuesday, June 25 at 10am & 1pm (sponsored by Engineered Floors). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – THE OUTSIDERS: Thursday, June 27 at 1pm & 7pm (in partnership with Calhoun-Gordon County Library and sponsored by Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – THE PARENT TRAP: Tuesday, July 9 at 10am & 1pm (sponsored by Engineered Floors). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – DUNE (1984): Thursday, July 11 at 1pm & 7pm (in partnership with Calhoun-Gordon County Library and sponsored by Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – TEENAGE KRAKEN: Tuesday, July 16 at 10am & 1pm (sponsored by Engineered Floors). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – FLASH GORDON: Thursday, July 18 at 1pm & 7pm (in partnership with Calhoun-Gordon County Library and sponsored by Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – GONE WITH THE WIND: Sunday, July 21 at 3pm (sponsored by Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – MIGRATION: Tuesday, July 23 at 10am & 1pm (sponsored by Engineered Floors). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

FREE MOVIE AT THE GEM – THE SHAGGY DOG: Tuesday, July 30 at 10am & 1pm (sponsored by Engineered Floors). The historic GEM Theatre is located at 114 N. Wall Street in downtown Calhoun and is the ideal venue to experience movies and live entertainment.

CARPOOL - A TRIBUTE TO THE CARS COMING TO THE GEM IN AUGUST: The GEM Theatre invites you to let the good times roll when the ultimate Cars tribute band - Carpool - Cars Tribute Band - takes the stage on Saturday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Carpool recreates the sound, feel, look and vibe that made the Cars world famous. The Atlanta-based band includes five full-time musicians, and their performance meticulously captures all the essence of the most successful new wave band of the late ‘70s and ‘80s. A Carpool show will take you right back to when the Cars were the soundtrack of our lives, reminding us of why the influential band still hold a very special place in all our hearts and minds. Tickets at: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=233187

GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE BAND TO PERFORM AT THE GEM IN NOVEMBER: Join The GEM Theatre for a night of pure rock when Use Your Illusion (formally Nightrain International) takes the stage on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. America’s #1 Guns N' Roses tribute performs all the favorite hits – from the high-powered vocal stylings to the snake dance and moves of Axl Rose to the blistering guitar solos and swagger of Slash. And don’t forget the precise, rocking rhythms pounded out by Izzy, Duff, & Adler...all performed live by Use Your Illusion with accuracy in full Guns N' Roses fashion and concert style! Use Your Illusion, acclaimed by thousands of die-hard fans worldwide, is a high-energy show guaranteed to entertain! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=229442 The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun.