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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.
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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.
MAY 2025
2WORK STAFFING HOLDING JOB FAIR, BLOOD DRIVE ON MONDAY, MAY 12: 2Work Staffing – Calhoun is hosting an Onsite Job Fair & Blood Drive this Monday, May 12th from 1 – 4 p.m. at their office located at 513 Lovers Lane Rd SE in Calhoun.
On-the-spot interviews; Help save lives with your donation; Don't miss out – 2Work Staffing is hiring and giving back to the community!
A NOTICE OF QUARTERLY MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALHOUN-GORDON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY 13, 2025 AT 4 :30 PM: The Board of Trustees of the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, Calhoun, Georgia, will hold its regular quarterly meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, located at 100 North Park Avenue Calhoun, GA 30701. This meeting is open to the public. This regularly scheduled meeting of the board of trustees will consider agenda items, actions and review proposed amendments and or updates to the constitution and bylaws of the public library. Proposed changes to the constitution and bylaws must be presented to the library board of trustees for review at least 2-weeks prior to the meeting date.
FNCB TO HOST BRANCH-WIDE CELEBRATION FOLLOWING NATIONAL RECOGNITION BY S&P GLOBAL MARKET INTELLIGENCE ON MAY 16: First National Community Bank (FNCB), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., is proud to announce its rankings in S&P Global Market Intelligence’s recently released 2024 list of the Top 50 Best-Performing Community Banks in the Southeast Region under $10 billion in total assets. The celebration event will be held locally on Friday, May 16 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Calhoun branch, located at 1300 Lovers Lane SE.
SOUTH CALHOUN BAPTIST CHURCH GIVING AWAY FREE CLOTHING AT CLOTHES CLOSET ON SATURDAY, MAY 17: On Saturday, May 17th, the Clothes Closet at South Calhoun Baptist Church, located at 500 Pine Street, will be open from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. There will be FREE clothes for men and women; boys and girls of all ages.
ADVENTHEALTH HOSTING WEEKEND OF WELLNESS MAY 17 - 18: AdventHealth will be hosting a FREE health-focused event from 2 - 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, at the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce, located at 300 South Wall Street in Calhoun. Attendees will spend time with AdventHealth physicians learning about lifestyle practices that will lead to a happier, healthier, and fuller life, focusing on the eight CREATION Life wellness principles. Limited space is available, and registration is required.
VETERANS WALK TO BE HELD MONDAY, MAY 19: Downtown Development Authority and the Calhoun Fire Department to host a Veterans Walk event was approved for Monday, May 19, 2025.The Veterans Walk will begin at 4 p.m. in the Calhoun Recreation Department parking lot, and continue along the trail system to Calhoun City Schools. From there, the walk will proceed downtown via Wall Street, concluding at Calhoun City Park (formerly BB&T Park). A public gathering will take place in the park, featuring guest speakers and food trucks. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual Carry The Load Relay march that comes through Calhoun each May.
RUNNING FOR THE KIDS 5K TO BE HELD AT CALHOUN REC ON SATURDAY, MAY 24: The public is invited to join in the Running for the Kids 5K on Saturday, May 24, 2025 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Calhoun Rec's Yellow & Black Playground. Proudly organized and hosted by the Oothcaloga Lodge #154, proceeds will go towards the Gordon County Child Advocacy Center to help support local community families and children. The first place winner will receive a 65" T.V.! Entry fee is $35. Online registration closes on April 30, 2025. To register for the race and for more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Calhoun/RunningForTheKids5k
GEM ANNOUNCES FREE SPRING MOVIES - "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" ON MAY 25: Join The GEM for the FREE 60th anniversary showing of “The Sound of Music” on May 25 at 3pm. The iconic musical, featuring timeless songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, follows the spirited Maria as she becomes a governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp in Austria during the rise of Nazism, ultimately bringing love and music into their lives. This movie is sponsored by Community Foundation of Calhoun-Gordon County. Movie trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3724149017/?ref_=tt_vi_i_2
ANNUAL WINGS AND WHEELS FLY IN & CAR SHOW, PRESENTED BY MOHAWK, SET FOR MAY 31: Mark your calendar! The annual Wings and Wheels Fly In & Car Show, presented by Mohawk, will take place on Saturday, May 31 at Tom B. David Airport, located at 1957 Hwy. 41 South in Calhoun. The event begins at 9 a.m.
In addition to the large number of planes and cars to check out, there will be several food vendors on site, including Uncle Brian’s BBQ, Shorty’s Snack Shack, Taqueria Rodriguez, Top of the Day Dogs and Coconuts.
The public is invited to come out to the airport and enjoy a day of cruising, static displays and high flying fun!
JUNE 2025
CHAMBER PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT SET FOR JUNE 7: The Young Professionals Committee of the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the second annual Gordon Chamber Classic Pickleball Tournament Sponsored by Mohawk Industries, taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Calhoun City Recreation Department. The tournament will kick off at 9:00 a.m. and promises a fun-filled day of competition and community spirit. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event as the first tournament played on the City Recreation Department’s new courts, the 2025 Gordon Chamber Classic is a fundraiser aimed at supporting the committee’s program of work, with strong backing from an impressive lineup of corporate sponsors. The tournament is open to Chamber members and the community at large. Questions and registration materials should be directed to Joni Harbin, Director of Communications at the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce via email at jharbin@gordoncountychamber.com or at 706.625.3200.
JET BLACK ROSES TO PERFORM AT THE GEM IN JUNE: Get your tickets know for Jet Black Roses, who’ll perform at The GEM Theatre in downtown Calhoun, on Saturday, June 7th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Jet Black Roses, a rising trio in the music industry, blends rock and roll with country influences and a touch of soul, delivering high-energy performances with electrifying guitars and rich vocal harmonies. Their authentic storytelling and genre-blending sound have earned them a loyal fanbase nationwide. Joining them onstage is Tyson Leamon, a talented singer-songwriter from the Tennessee Valley, known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. With dynamic performances and appearances at venues like Bluebird Café and the CMA Festival, Tyson is a must-see addition to the show. To purchase tickets, visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=268449...
EDUCATIONAL MEDICARE WORKSHOP TO BE HELD JUNE 11: Are you turning 65 within the next 3 months? Join Sharon Hensley for a relaxed, informative Turning 65 Educational Medicare Workshop and a light lunch at the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 beginning at 12 p.m. There is no cost or obligation for attending this workshop.
The Chamber is located at 300 South Wall Street in Calhoun. For more information, call 470-685-5625.
END THE WAIT FOUNDATION TO HOLD FUNDRAISING EVENT IN HONOR OF GORDON COUNTY MAN: End the Wait Foundation, an organization who aims to save more than 100,000 lives by ending the life-or-death wait for those in need of a kidney transplant, will be holding a special event of uplifting fellowship in Calhoun on Friday, June 13th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Depot, located at 109 South King Street in downtown Calhoun. The event is a fundraiser being held to support Skylor Nichols, from Gordon County. Recently, he was diagnosed with renal failure.