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.

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.

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.

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.

JANUARY 2026

2026 CONCERTS SET AT THE GEM THEATRE: Additional Concerts will be Announced Throughout the Year! In January:
• Pandora’s Box: The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute – Jan 10 at 7:30pm | $35–$45 | MORE THAN HALFWAY SOLD OUT
• ThunderBeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top – Jan 24 at 7:30pm | $35–$45

Tickets are available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=gemth

The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun.

OOSTANAULA SCHOOL COMMUNITY CLUB'S MONTHLY MUSIC AND A MEAL TO BE HELD SATURDAY, JAN. 3RD: Join the Oostanaula School Community Club, located at 1595 Oostanaula Bend Road in Calhoun, on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 for their first Muse and a Meal event of the year! Beginning at 4 p.m., enjoy fried chicken, roast pork, lasagna, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, stir-fried cabbage, other great sides and desserts. $10/adults. $5/children under 12yo. There will also be cakewalks, cake auctions and door prizes. Performing will be Becky Branch Bluegrass, Luke Knoph, Josh Maddox and Allen Coleman.

LIBRARY ANNOUNCES JANUARY EVENTS: Join the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, located at 100 North Park Avenue in downtown Calhoun, for any of their events being held!

Friday, 1/2 @ 10:30 a.m. - Zumba (18+)
Friday, 1/2 @ 4 p.m. - Paw Pals (All Ages)
Saturday, 1/3 @ 10 a.m. - Needle & Fiberworks (18+)
Monday, 1/5 @ 11:30 a.m. - Art with Emily (18+; pre-registration required - class size is limited)
Monday, 1/5 @ 4 p.m. - Pokemon Club (3rd - 5th grade)
Tuesday, 1/6 @ 10 a.m. - Knit & Crochet (18+)
Wednesday, 1/7 @ 4 p.m. - Painting with Roberta (6th - 12th grade)
Friday, 1/9 @ 10:30 a.m. - Stretch & Balance (18+)
Friday, 1/9 @ 4 p.m. - DIY Shaker Keychains (6th - 12th grade)
Saturday, 1/10 @ 10 a.m. - ESOL (18+)
Monday, 1/12 @ 11:30 a.m. - Art with Emily (18+; pre-registration required - class size is limited)
Tuesday, 1/13 @ 4 p.m. - Perler Bead Craft (6th - 12th grade)
Wednesday, 1/14 @ 3:30 p.m. - Family Craft with Roberta (All Ages)
Wednesday, 1/14 @ 4:00 p.m. - Dog Craft with Paw Angels (All Ages)
Friday, 1/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - Zumba (18+)
Tuesday, 1/20 @ 10 a.m. - Knit & Crochet (18+)
Tuesday, 1/20 @ 10:30 a.m. - Paint with Whitney (18+; pre-registration required - class size is limited)
Wednesday, 1/21 @ 1 p.m. - Crafting with Roberta (18+)
Wednesday, 1/21 @ 4:30 p.m. - DnD for Tweens (Ages 10-12)
Thursday, 1/22 @ 4:00 p.m. - DIY Phone Chains (6th - 12th grade)
Friday, 1/23 @ 10:30 a.m. - Stretch & Balance (18+)
Saturday, 1/24 @ 10 a.m. - ESOL (18+)
Saturday, 1/24 @ 1:45 p.m. - Nerf Wars (6th - 12th grade)
Monday, 1/26 @ 4 p.m. - Crafting with Roberta (6th - 12th grade)
Tuesday, 1/27 @ 10:30 a.m. - Paint with Whitney (18+; pre-registration required - class size is limited)
Tuesday, 1/27 @ 4 p.m. - STEM: Robots (6th - 12th grade)
Thursday, 1/29 @ 4 p.m. - Young Adulting: Life Skills for Teens (6th - 12th grade)
Friday, 1/30 @ 10:30 a.m. - Zumba (18+)
Friday, 1/30 @ 11 a.m. - Shelf Indulgence Book Club (18+)
Saturday, 1/31 @ 11 a.m. - Change Your Habits, Change Your Life (18+)

To preregister for any of the events that require preregistration, call 706-624-1456.

FEBRUARY 2026

2026 CONCERTS SET AT THE GEM THEATRE: Additional Concerts will be Announced Throughout the Year! In February:

• Spank the 80’s: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band – Feb 7 at 7:30pm | $30–$40
• R&B, Inc.: Atlanta’s Premier Funk & Soul Band – Feb 14 at 7:30pm | $30–$35
• Jimmy Fortune – Feb 20 at 7pm | $45–$50 | MORE THAN HALFWAY SOLD OUT
• End of the Line: A Tribute to The Allman Brothers Band – Feb 27 at 7:30pm | $30–$35
• Mainstreet: A Tribute to Bob Seger – Feb 28 at 7:30pm | $35 | MORE THAN HALFWAY SOLD OUT

Tickets are available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=gemth

The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun.

MARCH 2026

2026 CONCERTS SET AT THE GEM THEATRE: Additional Concerts will be Announced Throughout the Year! In March:

• Hurricane: The Scorpions Tribute Band – Mar 14 at 7:30pm | $35–$45
• Celtic Angels Ireland – Mar 15 at 7:30pm | $35–$55
• 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience – Mar 21 at 7:30pm | $40–$60 | MORE THAN HALFWAY SOLD OUT
• John Schneider – Mar 28 at 7:30pm | $40–$60 | Meet & Greet: $100 | MORE THAN HALFWAY SOLD OUT
Tickets are available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=gemth

The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun.

APRIL 2026

2026 CONCERTS SET AT THE GEM THEATRE: Additional Concerts will be Announced Throughout the Year! In April:

• Glen Templeton – Apr 11 at 7:30pm | $40–$50 | MORE THAN HALFWAY SOLD OUT
• JUMP!: America’s Van Halen Experience – Apr 17 at 7:30pm | $40-$55
• John Berry – Apr 18 at 7pm | $45–$50

Tickets are available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=gemth

The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun.

MAY 2026

2026 CONCERTS SET AT THE GEM THEATRE: Additional Concerts will be Announced Throughout the Year! In May:

• Brian Bates – May 2 at 7:30pm | $40–$56
• Cledus T. Judd – May 15 at 7:30pm | $25–$35 | MORE THAN HALFWAY SOLD OUT
Tickets are available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=gemth

The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun.

JUNE 2026

2026 CONCERTS SET AT THE GEM THEATRE: Additional Concerts will be Announced Throughout the Year! In June:

• Confederate Railroad – Jun 13 at 7pm | $45–$50
Tickets are available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=gemth

The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun.