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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 SHOT: Company officials recently announced that area Food City Pharmacy locations will once again be providing the flu vaccine this immunization season. Seasonal flu vaccine provides protection against the most common strains of influenza. Vaccinations are available on a walk-up basis at Food City immunizing pharmacies and will continue throughout flu season, based upon vaccine availability. Visit foodcity.com for a complete list of immunizing locations.

SEPTEMBER 2025

NWGA FAIR BEGINS FRIDAY, SEPT. 5: The 2025 Northwest Georgia Fair is just around the corner and will be providing opportunities for midway ride fun, great fair foods, local youth livestock shows, games, animals, pageants, fashion shows and excitement for the entire family. The Northwest Georgia Fair, staged annually at the Cherokee Capitol Fairgrounds on Highway 53 toward Rome, is a nine-night event with gates open every night at 5:00 p.m. This year’s Fair begins on Sept. 5 and runs through Saturday, Sept. 13. Admission is only $5 and includes all nightly shows and entertainment. Age 5 and under are admitted free. Unlimited Ride wristbands are available nightly, or riders may purchase individual ride tickets.

ANNUAL FAIR PARADE TO BE HELD SEPT. 6: The annual Fair Parade will be held downtown Calhoun on Saturday Sept. 6 at 11:00 a.m. and will feature high school bands, floats, dancers and all the fun of the fair. The parade will also honor our local public safety agencies, military and veterans with a large contingency of fire, EMS, law enforcement and military participation. All local veterans are invited downtown to enjoy the parade and even participate if they choose.

CRANE EATER COMMUNITY CHURCH TO HOLD 4TH ANNUAL CAR AND TRACTOR SHOW SATURDAY, SEPT. 6: Join in the fun at Crane Eater Community Church, located at 3168 Red Bud Road NE in Calhoun, for their 4th annual Car and Tractor Show on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. All wheels are welcome! $25 entry fee. Awards will go to the Top 5 in each class.
Registration is from 9 - 11 a.m.; Showing is from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Awards begin at 2:30 p.m. There will be raffles and giveaways. BBQ and Hot Dogs will be sold. All proceeds go to the church’s middle school youth group.
For more info, call Thomas Bright at 678-848-0735. Use the QR code in the flyer to register your vehicle and receive a free food voucher at the show!

GOODWILL OF NORTH GEORGIA TO HOLD JOB FAIR NEXT WEDNESDAY IN CALHOUN: Join Goodwill of North Georgia, along with a wide variety of employers, for their Fall Job Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, located at 100 North Park Avenue in Calhoun.

GEM ANNOUNCES 2025 FREE HALLOWEEN MOVIE SERIES! The FREE Halloween Movie Series returns to The GEM Theatre this fall with a spooky lineup chosen by the public during The GEM’S recent social media vote! Kicking off in September and running through Halloween night, the series features a mix of kid-friendly favorites and chilling classics - including a special late-night screening of the 1996 cult favorite “Scream” on October 31.

Concessions will be available for purchase. Donations are accepted in lieu of admission and go toward supporting general operations, arts programming, and ongoing renovation projects. Your contribution is appreciated and helps sustain and enhance The Historic GEM’s mission and future. Mark your calendars and come join us on these dates:

Frankenweenie (2012) – Thursday, September 18 at 7pm; sponsored by Community Foundation of Calhoun-Gordon County
The Mummy (1999) – Thursday, September 25 at 7pm; sponsored by The Brothers Insurance Group
Predator (1987) – Saturday, September 27 at 7pm; sponsored by Community Foundation of Calhoun-Gordon County

HAMILTON MEDICAL TO HOLD MEN’S HEALTH EVENT: Hamilton Medical Center will hold a free, comprehensive Men’s Health event at the Mack Gaston Community Center, 218 N. Fredrick St., Dalton, on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

The event will include health screenings (cholesterol, glucose, prostate specific antigen – also known as PSA, blood pressure and hearing), breakfast, health education and flu shots. A urological health seminar by Charles Idom, MD, Joseph Veys, MD, Arif Ali, MD, and Nicholas Galanopoulos, MD, will begin at 9:30 a.m., and physical prostate exams will begin after the seminar. Space is limited. Preregistration for the exam is required. Please indicate when registering. Participants will receive door prizes and have the chance to win giveaways during the event. Please register by visiting VitruvianHealth.com/mensevent2025. If you have questions, please call 706-272-6114.

THE WOOBLERS BOOK LAUNCH AT HARRIS ARTS CENTER ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 20: Come celebrate the launch of The Wooblers, a delightful new chapter book by local author LG “Gray” Bridges, beautifully illustrated by Tammie J. Walters. The event is from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Harris Arts Center, located at 212 South Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. This free family-friendly event includes: Meet & Greet with the author, Book signing, Books available for purchase, Light refreshments and more! The Wooblers follows the journey of Faith, a colorful and outspoken bird trying to find her place in the flock — a story that celebrates courage, kindness, and being true to yourself. Perfect for upper-elementary readers (ages 9–12), this story is sure to capture the hearts of all ages. Invite your friends and join us for this uplifting and creative celebration at the Harris Arts Center!

HORROR ICONS TO VISIT ALL STAR HALLOWEEN ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 20: TWO horror icons. ONE unforgettable day. On September 20, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., meet Daniel Roebuck (The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween, 3 from Hell, Terrifier 3) and Tyler Mane (Michael Myers in Halloween & Halloween II, The Devil’s Rejects) at ALL STAR Halloween, located at 976 Rome Rd SW in Calhoun. Get autographs, snap photos, and talk all things spooky with two legends of the horror world, only at the store where it’s Halloween 365 days a year!

32ND ANNUAL BETTYE BUTLER MEMORIAL UNITY RUN 5K TO BE HELD TUESDAY, SEPT. 23: United Way of Gordon County is hosting their 32nd Annual Unity Run 5K Fundraiser at the Calhoun Depot on Tuesday, September 23rd, beginning at 5 p.m. The annual fundraising event raises money for our Gordon County Community Partner Agencies while allowing attendees to enjoy a family-friendly community event. This year’s theme is Elvis: Running with the King 5K, and participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite Elvis-themed apparel. This is one of our community's largest fundraising events, with nearly 2,000 attendees. At the 2024 Unity Run, over 1700 registered runners, with more than 1,200 crossing the finish line. To register, visit https://register.chronotrack.com/r/86632?fbclid=IwY2xjawL-__BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtdkc5Z3RoN1JSSWVlY2pIAR6R7yY-t1XYeMP6yNFNqcxkofisudQ-7NglqnOzwPbp-5Ja5__nE27fqmBKiA_aem_XTJnZF02aV8L7whCAIne9Q

OCTOBER 2025

Frankenweenie (2012) – Thursday, September 18 at 7pm; sponsored by Community Foundation of Calhoun-Gordon County
The Mummy (1999) – Thursday, September 25 at 7pm; sponsored by The Brothers Insurance Group
Predator (1987) – Saturday, September 27 at 7pm; sponsored by Community Foundation of Calhoun-Gordon County
Scooby Doo and the Witch’s Ghost (1999) – Thursday, October 2 at 7pm; sponsored by AdventHealth Gordon
Christine (1983) – Thursday, October 16 at 7pm; sponsored by CFL Creative Flooring Solutions
Interview with the Vampire (1994) – Thursday, October 23 at 7pm; sponsored by CFL Creative Flooring Solutions
The Witches (1990) – Thursday, October 30 at 7pm; sponsored by Community Foundation of Calhoun-Gordon County
Scream (1996) – Friday, October 31 at 9pm; sponsored by All Star Halloween

2ND ANNUAL MORNING POINTE FOUNDATION 'PICKLEBALL FOR A PURPOSE' TOURNEY: Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Pickleball 706, Calhoun's Indoor Pickleball Courts located on W.C. Bryant Parkway, for the 2nd annual Morning Pointe Foundation "Picleball For A Purpose" Scholarship Showdown. Play for a cause at North Georgia’s only indoor pickleball facility! This community tournament benefits scholarships for local nursing and allied health students, helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. All skill levels welcome. Registration & Info: bit.ly/MPpickleball