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.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP: Bradley Wellness Center (BWC), 1225 Broadrick Drive in Dalton, is beginning a Parkinson’s Support Group on Oct. 2. Whether you are newly diagnosed, a long-term fighter or a caregiver, this group can help. The sessions will include tips, resources and encouragement to help with daily life. The meetings will be held in the upstairs classroom at BWC from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Please call 706-278-9355 to register.

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.

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD HOLDING STROKE SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP: Stroke survivors and caregivers can find support, camaraderie and education during a free monthly support group organized by Atrium Health Floyd. The Stroke Survivor Support Group will meet the first Thursday of each month at noon at Suite 101, 304 Shorter Ave., Rome. The first meeting will take place Nov. 6. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other stroke survivors, share experiences and learn how they can better navigate daily living. Topics include: – general stroke education – nutrition – disease management – physical therapy
– occupational therapy – speech therapy – spiritual support – emotional wellbeing – community – resources – peer support

For more information or to attend, contact Merrell at 706-509-5994. Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center is designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. The certification recognizes that the hospital has critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients.

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.

PUBLIC CAN NOW RECYCLE CANS AT GCF&R RANGER STATION TO ‘GIVE BURNS THE BOOT’: Gordon County Fire & Rescue’s Station 10 in Ranger invites the public to recycle their aluminum cans in the trailer outside of the station, located at 131 US-411, Ranger, to help the ‘Give Burns The Boot’ campaign through the Georgia Firefighter Burn Association. “Give Burns The Boot” is an annual campaign in which more than 100 fire departments throughout the State join together and collect funds to benefit the organization’s mission and programs. The trailer will be a permanent fixture at the fire station.

JULY 2026

CALHOUN'S DOWNTOWN FARMER'S MARKET OPEN EVERY TUESDAY AND SATURDAY: Join Downtown Calhoun every Tuesday and Saturday from 8AM-12PM (rain or shine). Come out, support local, and help us kick off another amazing season!

This year's market is proudly supported by AgGeorgia Farm Credit and Gordon County Farm Bureau. Market Location: The DCFM is located in the Downtown Calhoun City Park (308 North Wall St., Calhoun, GA 30701). Market Schedule: Every Tuesday and Saturday from 8AM-12PM (rain or shine). Markets will begin on May 23, 2026 and the last market will be September 19, 2026.

https://downtowncalhounfarmersmarket.com

The mission of the Downtown Calhoun Farmers’ Market (DCFM) is to strengthen Calhoun-Gordon County’s agricultural economy by connecting local farmers, food growers, and small businesses directly with the community in an authentic, welcoming space. The market focuses on farm-fresh produce, meats, eggs, honey, jams, jellies, artisan cheeses, baked goods, coffee, tea, fresh-cut flowers and other hand/homemade or craft products.

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN OF GEORGIA SHOWCASE TO BE HELD AT THE GEM ON JULY: The Distinguished Young Women of Georgia Showcase will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at The GEM Theatre, located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. General Admission Tickets are Adult: $20.00 and Student: $10.00.

PEEPLES CANCER INSTITUTE INVITES COMMUNITY TO OFFICIAL UNVEILING, LAUNCH OF MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT: Hamilton’s Peeples Cancer Institute (PCI) at Hamilton invites community members to celebrate the official unveiling of its new mobile mammography unit, Mammography on the go, on Thursday, July 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at PCI, 1215 Memorial Drive, on the campus of Hamilton Medical Center. Community members are encouraged to attend, tour the new mobile unit, meet members of the PCI team and enjoy light refreshments. Making preventative care more convenient and accessible, the new mobile unit is designed to bring high-quality breast cancer screening directly to Northwest Georgia residents. The coach is equipped with the GE Pristina, an advanced 3D mammography system that combines exceptional image quality with a more comfortable patient experience. The mobile unit features the same state-of-the-art technology available at PCI, with all examinations interpreted by board-certified radiologists. The GE Pristina delivers high-resolution, low-radiation 3D mammography with AI-powered image reconstruction to produce sharper, clearer images for more accurate breast cancer detection.

CLEDUS T. JUDD AT THE GEM ON JULY 24TH: Cledus T Judd is set to take The GEM Stage Friday night, July 24th, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun.

Cledus T. Judd burst on the scene in the late ‘90s with a series of perfectly crafted parodies of the biggest names in country music. He’s toured with the biggest acts from Brooks and Dunn to Rascal Flatts, to Toby Keith. He’s had songs recorded by Rascal Flatts, Montgomery Gentry and many others. He has scored numerous accolades and music video hits and translated his comedy successfully to radio and TV where he starred on CMT’s Most Wanted Live as a cohost for 2 years, USA’s Nashville Star where he co-hosted with Leann Rimes. He also appeared in Toby Keith’s movie, Beer For My Horses, and also starred on VH1’s hit reality show, Celebrity Fit Club where he was a TV favorite.

In the process he has sold over two million records, a huge number for a comedy man, and probably only beaten in musical parody sales by Judd’s personal comedy hero Weird Al Yankovich.

Get tix at calhoungemtheatre.org

INAUGURAL EDDIE REEVES MEMORIAL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD JUKY 25-25: The inaugural Eddie Reeves Memorial Pickleball Tournament, Paddles For Promise, will be held on July 25-26, 2026, at Pickleball 706 in Calhoun, Georgia, paying tribute to the life and legacy of Charles Edward “Eddie” Reeves, who passed away in September of last year. Eddie was a devoted husband, father, servant leader, and pillar of the Calhoun community. This tournament celebrates Eddie’s spirit of competition, community, and encouragement. Known for bringing people together and building others up, Eddie’s legacy lives on through events like this that unite the community he loved so deeply. This Tournament will continue to help fund the Eddie Reeves Memorial Scholarship Fund at Calhoun High School. Sponsorships are available, contact pam@pickleball706 for more information. Tournament Director Michael Larscheid: info@pickleball706.com or 813-453-4082.
Tournament Details:
Dates: Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26, 2026
Location: Pickleball 706
Format: Open to all skill levels, Gender Doubles on Saturday, Mixed Doubles on Sunday. Round
Robin Format with Top Teams advancing to Medal Rounds.
Enter at Pickleball.com or on the Pickleball706.com website for links to the entry.

CCO’S 2026 BACK-TO-SCHOOL OUTREACH TO BE HELD SATURDAY, JULY 25TH! Christian Community Outreach (CCO Ministry) is preparing for their annual Back-to-School Outreach on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Black and Yellow Park at the Calhoun Rec. This event provides FREE backpacks, school supplies, clothing, shoes, food, bottled water, games, and family fun to thousands of children and their families throughout the Calhoun-Gordon County community and surrounding areas.

SLAR'S 2026 BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLY BASH TO BE HELD SATURDAY, JULY 25TH: Samantha Lusk & Associates Realty is hosting our annual backpack and school supply donation drive and giveaway on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM at 208 North River Street in Calhoun. Join us for a day of FUN to kick off the new school year!

FREE to attend
FREE Snow Cones
FREE Popcorn
FREE Backpacks
FREE School Supplies (while supplies last)
Bring supplies if you can - Take supplies if you need.
Parking at the VFW

ANNUAL VANN HOUSE DAY SET FOR JULY 25TH: Join organizers for this year's Vann House Day to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Vann House as a historic site in this family friendly event. On Saturday, July 25th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with the help of Friends volunteers and Georgia park rangers, organizers bring the Vann House to life with activities and demonstrations that help you better understand the story of the Cherokee man, James Vann and his plantation. You’ll see woodworking and toy making of different kinds, a black powder demonstration, stone-tool knapping, spinning, weaving, quilting, hear fiddling tunes, string some green beans, grind corn, churn butter, and more. Cost is $8 per person paid at the door the day of the event. Admission includes touring the historic house, grounds, Visitor Center and all activities and demonstrations.

AUGUST 2026

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CORNHOLE LEAGUE COMING TO DOWNTOWN CALHOUN: Calhoun welcomes Cornhole ATL, Georgia’s largest and original cornhole league, to Downtown Calhoun! Join in on Thursdays for a fun competition where you’ll play against others at your skill level. Whether you're a seasoned bagger or just in it for the social scene, there’s a spot for you! A special event open container district will be in effect on game nights so you can grab your favorite cold brew from any of our participating restaurants downtown and enjoy it while you play, cheer on your friends, and soak up the atmosphere! Registration required! To register a team, follow this link: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/page/register
Begins Thursday, August 6 and takes place Thursdays at 6:30 PM in the Park Ave Parking Lot | Downtown Calhoun. Last day to register: July 28th. 7 week seasons, 4 seasons a year.

MAHJ SQUAD AND TEAM YA YA UNITE TO HOST FUNDRAISER BENEFITING FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF GORDON COUNTY: Two local groups of community-minded women, The Mahj Squad and Team YaYa, are joining forces to host a special Mid-Day Mahjong fundraiser to benefit the Family Resource Center of Gordon County. The event will bring together mahjong enthusiasts, community supporters, and local businesses for an afternoon of fellowship, friendly competition, and philanthropy. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 8th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Villa LaBelle. The fundraiser was created as a way to combine a shared love of Mahjong with a commitment to serving families in need throughout Gordon County. Proceeds from the event will directly support the Family Resource Center of Gordon County and its mission of providing resources, support services, and assistance to local families facing challenges. Guests will enjoy mahjong play, food, fellowship, door prizes, raffles, and a silent auction featuring items donated by generous local businesses and community partners. For more information about the event or to support the Family Resource Center of Gordon County, contact Angela White, Executive Director at awhite@frcgordon.org.

GEM OLE’ OPRY TO TAKE STAGE ON AUGUST 8: The GEM Ole’ Opry is going to bring a “legendary performance” of local talents to The GEM Theatre on Saturday, August 8, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the iconic Faye Bentley, as Minnie Pearl, this musical journey will witness performances by young and old alike, singing with a house band, displaying their best Glenn Campbell, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette and more! This is a fundraiser for The Pearl, the new cultural arts center at The GEM. All talents are generously appearing to help raise funds to advance this worthy project. The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. Tickets at https://calhoungemtheatre.org

THE WINNERS CLUB PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD AUG. 15: Join The Winners Club at Pickleball 706 on Saturday, August 15th, for a fundraising pickleball tournament!
TOURNAMENT INFO:
* Limited to the first 10 teams in each division
* Women’s Doubles: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5
* Men’s Doubles: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5
* $30/player – must register as a team
* Use the QR code to register
* Guaranteed tournament T-shirts sizes if registered by July 24th!

FREEBIRD: THE ULTIMATE LYNYRD SKYNYRD EXPERIENCE TO ROCK THE GEM ON AUG. 15TH: “Turn it up!” set in motion a musical history that inspired the members of Free Bird, an Atlanta-based band whose love of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music since childhood radiates as they play the songs with the same passion and intensity as the original line-up. Free Bird brings the audience back to the 1970s with an energetic and full rendition of one of the greatest bands to ever record and tour. Saturday, Aug. 15th at 7:30 p.m. Tix at calhoungemtheatre.org

CASA INFORMATIONAL MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, AUG. 18TH: All it takes is for one caring adult, an everyday hero, to help a child in foster care from our community to help on their behalf. Are you an everyday hero? Would you like to help local foster children? If so, Gordon County is in need of everyday heroes to become CASA volunteers. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, a CASA informational meeting will be held beginning at 6 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, located at 1170 Rome Road SW I Calhoun. For more information, visit advochild.org/casa

LEGACY AND GROVE: A TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND & FIRE HITS THE GEM ON AUG. 22ND: This incredible live tribute brings to life the signature hits and infectious energy of Earth, Wind & Fire from “September” and “Let’s Groove” to “Boogie Wonderland” and “Fantasy!” Audiences rave about their authentic sound, powerful vocals, and live horn section that recreate the classic R&B/funk experience with unmatched flair. Legacy & Groove still puts on shows you don't want to miss! Saturday, Aug. 22nd at 7:30 p.m. Tix at calhoungemtheatre.org. The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun.

FIRST RESPONDER PICKLEBALL TOURNEY TO BENEFIT SANTA IN UNIFORM TO BE HELD AUG. 29TH: First Responders Pickleball Tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29th! Last Day to sign up is Aug. 15th. Proceeds will benefit the annual Santa in Uniform project, providing toys and food to families and children in Gordon County facing financial hardships. Men's, Women's and Mixed Doubles divisions with skill levels of Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. $100 per team includes T-Shirt and Challenge Coin. To register or for more info, contact Maleah Cornwell at 706-263-2556 or Sharon Meadows at 706-280-9434

FREE SHOWING OF BACK TO THE FUTURE AT THE GEM THEATRE ON AUG. 29TH: Marty McFly, a typical American teenager of the Eighties, is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a plutonium-powered DeLorean "time machine" invented by a slightly mad scientist. During his often hysterical, always amazing trip back in time, Marty must make sure his teenage parents-to-be meet and fall in love to get back to the future. A FREE Showing of Back to the Future, sponsored by Robinson Tire Company, on Saturday, Aug. 29th at 7:00 p.m. at The GEM Theatre, located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. Concessions will be available to purchase.

SEPTEMBER 2026

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HALLOWEEN FREE MOVIE SERIES AT THE GEM! The FREE Halloween Movie Series is back at the historic GEM Theatre this fall! From beloved animated adventures and feel-good family favorites to spine-tingling supernatural classics and bone-chilling cult hits, this series runs the full spectrum of Halloween fun. Grab your costumes, round up your bravest friends, and make plans to spend your spookiest season yet at Calhoun's Historic GEM Theatre! 'Weapons' on Thursday, September 24 at 7pm. FREE Admission. Sponsored by: CFL.

OCTOBER 2026

Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School

Thursday, October 1 at 7pm

FREE Admission

Sponsored by: Community Foundation of Calhoun Gordon County

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Friday, October 2 at 11pm

FREE Admission

Sponsored by: CFL

Ghostbusters

Thursday, October 8 at 7pm

FREE Admission

Sponsored by: CFL

House on Haunted Hill

Tuesday, October 13 at 10:30am & 7pm

FREE Admission

Sponsored by: CFL

The Shining

Friday, October 31 at 10pm

FREE Admission

Sponsored by: CFL

Coco

Sunday, November 1 at 3pm

FREE Admission