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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

ALL STAR HALLOWEEN OPEN FOR ALL OF YOUR HALLOWEEN NEEDS!!! Make sure you check out All Star Halloween, Calhoun’s year-round store dedicated to all things spooky, at 976 Highway 53 W/SW Spur. All Star is FULLY STOCKED with anything you need for Halloween! All Star Halloween offers: •Halloween décor (indoor and outdoor) •Hundreds of Masks •Thousands of Costumes •Costume Accessories •Animatronics •Makeup •Party Supplies •Lighting •Smoke Machines •Fog Fluid •Any and All Haunted House Needs •So Much More!!! Open now Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Will be open on Sundays beginning in September!

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 VACCINE: Company officials recently announced that area Food City Pharmacy locations will once again be providing the flu vaccine this immunization season. While all individuals are encouraged to receive a flu shot, the CDC strongly recommends vaccination for individuals considered high risk. High risk individuals include persons 65 or older, residents of long-term care facilities, persons 2-64 years of age with comorbid (more than one) conditions, and pregnant women. The CDC also recommends the flu shot for healthcare personnel who provide direct patient care and household contacts or caregivers of children under 6 months of age. Food City Pharmacists can immunize individuals 12 years and older. Flu vaccines are available in Quadravalent or Quadravalent High Dose. Insurance, including Medicare Part B will be accepted, many with a zero copay. Other vaccines, including COVID, RSV, pneumonia, and shingles shots, will be available as well. Please consult your local Food City Pharmacy or visit foodcity.com for details.

SPONSOR A FOSTER CHILD THROUGH GORDON DFCS THIS CHRISTMAS: For it is in giving we receive. Help Gordon County Department of Family and Children Services make this Christmas special for boys and girls in foster care. DFCS is looking for individuals, groups, churches and businesses to help them provide these children in need with the best Christmas possible.

Last year, the community banded together to provide Christmas for Gordon County’s foster children. The goal of the DFCS Secret Santa program this year is to provide Christmas for every child in foster care. Gordon County has 185 children in its care at this time, ages 0-21 years. Due to the need for more local foster homes, many of these children are placed outside of Gordon County. They are unable to be with their own families due to situations beyond their control and are depending on us to make the holiday a little brighter. The Secret Santa program is successful because of your generosity, and DFCS thanks you in advance for your continued support! There are two ways you can volunteer your resources:

*Monetary donation may be made to Gordon County DFCS/SECRET SANTA FUND, 619 Mauldin Road, Calhoun, GA 30701;

and/or

*Be a Secret Santa and actually shop for a child. You can choose a child’s individual wish list. This list will include the child’s name, age, sizes, favorite color, and the items they are wishing for the most. You may also indicate on the included form that you are interested in learning more about becoming a FOSTER or ADOPT home and would like to be contacted about an informational session. Please contact Jody Sanderson at 706-314-7446 or email it back to jody.sanderson@dhs.ga.gov by November 15th to be given a child’s wish list. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jody at 706-802-2995 or at jody.sanderson@dhs.ga.gov.

OCTOBER 2024

FALL IS OUR FAVORITE OF ALL! COPPER CREEK FARM TO OPEN FOR FALL ADVENTURES ON SEPT. 21: Copper Creek Farm, located at 1514 Reeves Station Road in Calhoun, is gearing up for a big fall season with their Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Maze; the farm will be open each Friday and Saturday night, beginning Saturday, Sept. 21 and running through Saturday, Nov. 2. The farm will be open on Fridays from 12 - 10:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., with the Haunted Maze from dusk - 10:30 p.m. both nights. There will also be a Weekday Adventure each Wednesday and Thursday in October, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The farm will also be open on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. General admission is $23.36 plus tax on Fridays and Saturdays and includes all of the farm activities during the day. For general admission plus the Haunted Trail experience on Fridays and Saturdays, which includes the nighttime activities haunted corn maze, flashlight maze, bonfire & marshmallows, plus all the daytime activities, the price of a ticket is $28.97 plus tax. For the Weekday Adventure on Wednesday and Thursdays in October, the price of a ticket is $14.95 plus tax with limited activities.

PUBLIC INVITED TO BUILD SCARECROW IN FAIRMOUNT’S FIRST SQUARE-CROW COMPETITION: Do you have a great idea for a scarecrow? Then join in the City of Fairmount for their first ever Square-Crow Competition taking place in downtown Fairmount at Tate Park from Oct. 1st – 31st. Hosted by Fairmount City Library, businesses, clubs and individuals are invited to decorate scarecrows in the town square. The scarecrows must be personally made and cannot be pre-purchased from a store.

Only 25 spaces are available so get registered today! Register at Fairmount City Hall, located at 2661 Hwy. 411 SE for $10 per spot. Judging will take place in late October and prizes will be awarded. Winners will be announced at the November 2024 Fairmount City Council meeting. For more information, call 706-337-5306.

HOMESCHOOL SEMINAR TO BE HELD TUESDAY, OCT. 15: Considering homeschool for your children? Want to homeschool but you're not sure how to get started? Join Betsy Manley of THRIVE NWGA and Peggy Coleman Killham of Adventures Homeschool Co-Op who will be at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library on Tuesday, October 15 for a NWGA Homeschooling Basics Seminar. The seminar will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the library, which is located at 100 North Park Avenue in Downtown Calhoun. This seminar will answer the most common questions asked by new homeschool families, such as:

•How do I make sure I'm meeting Georgia DOE requirements for a home education program?

•How do I stay organized and plan my time?

•How do I choose a curriculum?

•How do I help my homeschooler apply for college?

•How do I access special education services and extracurricular activities through the public schools?

•How can I give my student a healthy social life?

This workshop is FREE and open to anyone interested in homeschooling. All those interested are invited to attend, and come ready to take notes and ask any questions you have.

GNTC TO HOST OPEN HOUSE EVENTS ON ALL SIX CAMPUSES: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, Oct. 17, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on each of GNTC’s campuses: Catoosa County Campus, Ringgold; Floyd County Campus, Rome; Gordon County Campus, Calhoun; Polk County Campus, Rockmart; Walker County Campus, Rock Spring; and Whitfield Murray Campus, Dalton. The event will include information and assistance on admissions, advising, career guidance and financial aid. GNTC will waive the admission application fee for those attending the event. Attendees will receive GNTC giveaways.

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES FREE HALLOWEEN MOVIES: The GEM Theatre asked and you responded! Join The GEM for a month of FREE Halloween movies - picked by fans in our recent survey - guaranteed to bring out all the best creatures, zombies, vampires, and ghosts! THE LOST BOYS will show on October 17 at 7pm. Sponsored by AllStar Halloween. Movie trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2012217625/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

GORDON COUNTY KIWANIS TO HOLD COMBO TENNIS TOURNEY: Gordon County Kiwanis Club invites tennis players to get some practice in for the upcoming Combo State Tournament by participating in their Combo Tennis Tourney fundraiser at the Calhoun Recreation Department Oct. 18 – 27, 2024. This combo event is for men and women ages 18 and over at levels of 5.5, 6.5 and 7.5. Participants in the tournament must have an adult USTA rating. Registration is $50 per person and must be paid before playing in the first match at https:////www.zeffy.com/ticketing/4d4c4223-4e44-a078-41974721e4e8

Money raised goes to fund the Kiwanis Club’s college scholarships for Calhoun, Gordon Central and Sonoraville high schools.

To register, email Sket Angland at sangland@gcbe.orgwith the following information:

•Name (as found on USTA site)

•USTA Rating

•Partner (as found on USTA site)

•USTA Rating

•Division

ALL ARE INVITED TO SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCT. 19: Stocks Realty is hosting a special Public Safety event on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 1060 Red Bud Road NE, Calhoun, in the parking lot beside Calhoun Food Truck Court. This family-friendly event will host a variety of our local public safety personnel, and public safety vehicles for children to explore. There will be photo opportunities, giveaways for the kids and fingerprinting services offered. Everyone is invited to attend!

GORDON COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL TO HOST BARKTOBER ADOPTION EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCT. 19: Gordon County Animal Control, located at 790 Harris Beamer Road SW in Calhoun, will hold their Barktober Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., offering FREE adoptions and low cost spay/neuter certificates and accepting donations for supplies.

Animal Control staff will be onsite to assist in free adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter certificates, and a raffle at the end of the event. You will get a chance to meet some of the staff members who make the everyday life of animal control move smoothly.

For every bag of (puppy food, kitten food, dog food, cat food, and cat litter) donated, you will receive one ticket to participate in multiple raffles throughout the event. You don't have to be present to win! Enjoy the fall weather and some animal love at Gordon County Animal Control Barktober.

ALL STAR HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PAINTING ON SATURDAY, OCT. 19TH: Join All Star Halloween, located at 976 Rome Rd SW in Calhoun, on Saturday, Oct. 19th from 12 - 2 p.m. for Pumpkin Painting. All Star Halloween is your one-stop year-around shop for Halloween costumes, décor, party supplies, animatronics and more!

RESACA’S FALL FESTIVAL SET FOR OCT. 19th!!! Everyone is invited to Resaca’s Fall Festival, set to take place from 2-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at 330 Walker Street in Resaca. Free entry! There will be a Costume Contest at 4 p.m. Throughout the day, enjoy singing, a. Petting zoo, arts & crafts, helicopter rides, hayrides and inflatables!

PAPER DOLL PARADE AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K TO BE HELD OCT. 19: The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K has been rescheduled for Oct. 19 at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The event, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd, Harbin Clinic, Floyd Healthcare Foundation and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, was originally scheduled for this Saturday but was washed out by Hurricane Helene. The costume contest will begin at 5 p.m. on Oct. 19, followed by the 5K at 5:15 p.m. and the 2-mile Paper Doll Parade health walk at 5:30 p.m. Atrium Health Floyd’s iconic dolls – symbols of breast health, breast education and the belief that knowledge is power – will be on display in fashionable running apparel around the park.

The celebration will give participants the options to walk, run or just have fun. Breast cancer survivors will be recognized at the conclusion of the run and walk Registration for the 5K is $26 and the walk is $21. Runners and walkers can click register at https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Rome/PaperDollParade5K.

WEAR PURPLE DAY IS THURSDAY, OCT. 24: National Wear Purple Day, to time to bring awareness of the need to eradicate Domestic Violence, is Thursday, October 24th, 2024 and the Gordon County Domestic Violence Outreach Office encourages businesses, family, friends and churches to wear purple on this day!

HAMILTON TO HOST PINK DAY EVENT FOR CANCER AWARENESS: Vitruvian Health (formerly Hamilton Health Care System) will host a Pink Day event on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burr Park, 101 South Hamilton St., Dalton. The event will include free cookies, pink lemonade, breast cancer awareness giveaways, health and wellness vendors and a lunch vendor. Giveaways will be available while supplies last. At noon, Lisa Duhaime, MD, board certified medical oncologist, will talk about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES FREE HALLOWEEN MOVIES: The GEM Theatre asked and you responded! Join The GEM for a month of FREE Halloween movies - picked by fans in our recent survey - guaranteed to bring out all the best creatures, zombies, vampires, and ghosts! HALLOWEENTOWN will show on October 24 at 7pm. Sponsored by The Brothers Insurance Group. Movie trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi772126745/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES 9th NORTH GEORGIA AUTISM CONFERENCE: The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will host the ninth annual North Georgia Autism Conference on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Dalton Convention Center. Evan Anderson, PhD, pediatric psychologist and professor of pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, will be the keynote speaker. The event is intended for parents, caregivers, educators, professionals, medical providers, young adults on the autism spectrum, self-advocates and other interested individuals. For more information, please contact Coker at lcoker@hhcs.org.

MORNING POINTE OF CALHOUN TO HOST PICKLEBALL FOR A PURPOSE ON SATURDAY, OCT. 26: Morning Pointe of Calhoun Assisted Living and Memory Care invites the public to play in a pickleball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 26, to raise funds for the Morning Pointe Foundation. The inaugural Pickleball for a Purpose will start at 8 a.m. at the City of Calhoun Recreation Department pickleball courts at 601 S River Street. Thirty men’s doubles teams and 30 women’s doubles teams will compete for medals. Teams can register for $70 each at pickleballbrackets.com (search for “Morning Pointe”).

ROCKTOBER FEST IN DOWNTOWN CALHOUN TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024: Join organizers as they turn Downtown Calhoun into one grand front porch for a single evening this fall! Rocktober Fest offers families, friends, and neighbors an opportunity to come together and celebrate the charm of autumn and the magic of Halloween in beautiful Downtown Calhoun! Get ready for a smorgasbord of vendors serving up delightful drinks and tasty treats, pop-up shopping, music and loads of fall entertainment, hayrides, children's barrel train & more! As the evening unfolds, there will be an outdoor movie beneath the stars in the middle of Court Street. Are you a vendor? Local business or organization? Want to participate? There are two ways to join us! Rock out with us by submitting a rocking chair: https://drive.google.com/.../1hIUlDtEuZVDtVXq4Crw.../view...

Become a vendor: https://drive.google.com/.../14jaJweGxiIms0wmSoFjzyb.../view

Have more questions? Send an email at CalhounDDA@calnet-ga.net

2ND ANNUAL MASONIC FALL FESTIVAL HOSTED BY OOTHCALOGA MASON LODGE AT LOCAL FAIRGROUNDS ON OCT. 26TH: The 2nd annual Masonic Fall Festival hosted by the Oothcaloga Masonic Lodge No. 154 F&AM will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26th from 10 .m. - 6 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Regional Fairgrounds, located on Liberty Road off Rome Road/Hwy 53 West in Calhoun. There will be a Jeep Show/Contest for $25 per entry; Silent Auction; Live Music; Food; Vendors; Raffles; Costume Contest and Halloween Candy. The event is donation-only for spectators. All proceeds go to benefit the Masonic Home of Georgia and other Masonic related charities.

SOUTH CALHOUN BAPTIST TO HOST FALL FESTIVAL ON OCT. 26: The public is invited to South Calhoun Baptist, located at 500 Pine Street in Calhoun, for their Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be local vendors, food, games, crafts and prizes!

ALL STAR HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT ON SATURDAY, OCT. 26TH: Join All Star Halloween, located at 976 Rome Rd SW in Calhoun, on Saturday, Oct. 26th from 2 - 4 p.m. for their annual Trick-or-Treating event! All Star Halloween is your one-stop year-around shop for Halloween costumes, décor, party supplies, animatronics and more!

SAMANTHA LUSK & ASSOCIATES TRUNK-OR-TREAT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, OCT. 26: The public is invited to Samantha Lusk & Associates’ Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4-6 p.m. Samatha Lusk & Associates will be collecting canned foods/non-perishable food items for the VAC, so make sure you bring a donations! Samantha Lusk & Associates is located at 208 N. River Street in Calhoun.

HAUNTED TRAIL TO BE HELD OCT. 26 TO RAISE MONEY TO PROVIDE CHRISTMAS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED: Do you dare to take a trip through the haunted trail??? For ONE NIGHT ONLY, the 2nd annual Haunted Trail, presented by Hope for the Holidays, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26th from dark until 11 p.m. This year’s event will be bigger and better than last year in a venue with more parking at 1395 Erwin Hill Road in Adairsville (Gordon County). The event is Cash Only; $10 per person. All proceeds will be used to sponsor kids in need in Gordon County this Christmas. Last year’s event raised enough money to sponsor 23 children in need for Christmas!

KAREN MORGAN AT THE GEM THEATRE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26: Comedian Karen Morgan will perform at the GEM Theatre, located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun, on Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 - $40. Karen Morgan was born and raised in Athens, Georgia but now calls Maine home. A former trial attorney, she began her professional comedy career as a Finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.” Karen has 2 comedy specials on Dry Bar Comedy: "Rub Some Dirt On It" (2023) and "Go Dawgs!" (2020). Her TV appearances include comedy shows like "Gotham Comedy Live" as well as national TV ads for companies like Wal-Mart and Zyrtec. Karen’s clean shows in Performing Arts Centers around the country have made her a favorite among theater audiences. Tickets:

https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=221426 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenMorganComedy

DOWNTOWN CALHOUN TRICK-OR-TREAT SET FOR OCT. 31: Halloween is just around the corner! Time to get those costumes and candy baskets ready! Join Downtown Calhoun for the annual Trick-or-Treat Main Street with participating downtown merchants on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! GORDON COUNTY FIRST RESPONDER MEET & TREAT: Gordon County First Responders will be hosting a Meet & Treat at the 911 Center, located at 100 Nine One One Blvd. in Calhoun, on Thursday, October 31 from 6 - 8 p.m.

The public is invited to come out to 911 this Halloween to meet their local heroes and get some good treats

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES FREE HALLOWEEN MOVIES: The GEM Theatre asked and you responded! Join The GEM for a month of FREE Halloween movies - picked by fans in our recent survey - guaranteed to bring out all the best creatures, zombies, vampires, and ghosts! NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD will show on October 31 at 9pm. Sponsored by AllStar Halloween. Movie trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2325283097/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

LATER IN 2024

SNOWMAN SPECTACULAR RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR – BIGGER AND BETTER: Want to Build a Snowman? We’re still looking for participants to join the Snowman Spectacular! Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations are invited to showcase their creativity by building a snowman for the community display. To participate, pre-register by Friday, November 8, 2024. Registration forms and rules are available online at www.ExploreGordonCounty.com. The entry fee is $40 per snowman.

NEW ECHOTA ‘YOUR STATE PARKS DAY’ TO BE HELD SATURDAY, NOV. 2: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site and the Friends of New Echota are hosting ‘Yours State Parks Day’ on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site and Friends of New Echota invite the public to come participate in our annual Your State Parks Day event. This event will be a chance for visitors to come to the site and give back to the park system. There will be various work projects led by rangers throughout the day that will include trail maintenance, cleaning historic buildings and landscaping. The event is open to all ages and groups. Organized Scout Troops and other groups are encouraged to participate and should call 706-624-1321 to register and reserve a project.

VAC OPEN HOUSE TO TAKE PLACE NOV. 2: Join the Voluntary Action Center Open House on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. for their Open House event! The VAC is excited to open their doors to the community and show what the VAC does for their Gordon County neighbors in need! You are invited to come out and visit the VAC; they will be giving tours, have hot dogs, chips, and drinks for FREE, as well as giving the opportunity to learn how to get involved to volunteer or donate to the VAC!

CALHOUN'S ROYAL BALL TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2 TO RAISE MONEY FOR DFACS SECRET SANTA: Calhoun's Royal Ball, a Bridgerton-themed event, is being held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 6 - 10 p.m. at The Spot 365, located at 365 South Industrial Blvd. in Calhoun. The event is to raise funds for this year's DFCS program Secret Santa, which provides Christmas for children in foster Care. Entry tickets are $40 each, or $60 for couples. The event attire is formal. TICKETS can be purchased through Venmo at Calhoun-Royal-Ball (in the memo put single or couple, with an email address.)

THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS TO TAKE THE GEM STAGE NOV. 2: The Kentucky Headhunters will take The GEM stage on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The show is sponsored by Mauldin Trash. The GEM is located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun. Declared “the great American rock ‘n’ roll band” by Billboard magazine, The Kentucky Headhunters began their professional journey in 1968 when brothers Fred and Richard Young and cousins Greg Martin and Anthony Kenney formed the Southern blues-rock band Itchy Brother. The band morphed into The Kentucky Headhunters in 1986. Their first album, 1989’s ‘Pickin’ On Nashville,’ was released by Mercury Records and surprised the world, becoming a bona fide hit, selling over two million copies. The album won a Grammy Award, three Country Music Awards, an American Music Award and an Academy Of Country Music Award. It spawned four consecutive Top 40 Country hits. Currently, the band is made up of Richard Young, Fred Young, Greg Martin and Doug Phelps. Tickets are $40 - $100 plus tax and can be purchased at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=gemth. All proceeds from this concert will benefit the ongoing Pearl King Center for Cultural Arts renovation project.

HACKSAW RIDGE TO PLAY AT THE GEM THIS VETERANS DAY: Join The GEM Theatre, located at 114 North Wall Street in downtown Calhoun, on Monday. November 11 at 7 p.m. and honor Veterans Day with a free screening of Hacksaw Ridge. Concessions will be available for purchase and donations are welcome. This movie is sponsored by Marine Corps League Detachment 1309. All veterans get a free popcorn with proper military id.

CALHOUN REC’S 3rd ANNUAL POWER WHEELS DERBY SET FOR NOV. 16: The Calhoun Recreation Team is turning Calhoun Parks into a racetrack on Saturday, November 16th 2024, to host the third annual Power Wheels Derby!

Children ages 2-7 are invited to bring their personal Power Wheel and compete in a friendly race! The competition will be divided into two age groups, 2-4 and 5-7. While the “power wheels” name brand vehicles are not required, all vehicles need to be plastic based and battery powered. The Rec’s "engineers" will check all racers before the race begins. The race will be on the Palmer Memorial side of the park near the Tennis Center. Parking will be available in front of the Rec office, as well as on the new side. Please pre-register online. Registration is now open on our website! www.CalhounRec.Com

Registered Power Wheels must be original stock vehicles with no modified batteries. Helmets are required for participation.

For more information, contact us at 706-629-0177 or email LCarter@calnet-ga.net

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.

‘FALL INTO QUILTS’ TO BE HELD AT CHIEF VANN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, NOV. 23: On Saturday, November 23rd, the Vann House Quilters will be hosting our annual Quilting Bee to continue working on their Dresden Flower quilt. Bring the family to see the antique quilt exhibit inside the house, and then join us for pressing cider apples in the Cherokee Farmstead. Activities are included in admission and will be held rain or shine. Fall is finally settling into the rolling foothills of Murray County, and the evenings are turning cooler. More than two centuries ago, the Vann’s would have watched the fields of corn, beans, and squash begin to change color, thinning and drooping off to slumber as the final harvest began, while the apples were ripe for their own harvesting. Communities came together to press hundreds of apples for winter preservation. By November, the air is colder, crisper, and the nights grow longer. In the time before electricity, quilts and rugs were used to help trap warmth inside the house and even enclose a house’s breezeway. Regular Admission: $5.25 - $7 plus tax, children five and under are free. Regular hours: Thursday-Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5. December-March: closed on Sunday. Last tour of the day always begins at 4 p.m. Visit on Facebook at ‘Friends of the Chief Vann House,’ or on Instagram at ‘Vann_House_Park,’ or online at www.gastateparks.org/chiefvannhouse 82 Hwy. 225 N. · Chatsworth, GA 30705 ·706-695-2598 · vann_house_park@dnr.ga.gov

THE POLAR EXPRESS will show on Sunday, November 24 at 3pm & 7pm. Sponsored by: Calhoun Downtown Development Authority. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2954167065/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MOVIE SERIES: Mark Your Calendar and Haul Out the Holly! The GEM Theatre Holiday Movie Series returns for another joyous season of eight FREE classics guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. ELF will show on Saturday, November 30 at 1pm and 7pm. Sponsored by: Calhoun Rotary Club. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1804846361/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

SNOWMAN SPECTACULAR RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR – BIGGER AND BETTER: The holiday season is approaching, and the Snowman Spectacular is back for its second year, offering even more fun and excitement! This year’s festivities begin on Friday, December 6, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Calhoun Recreation Department, located at 110 Recreation Drive. The family-friendly Kickoff Night will be filled with activities for all ages. Bring the whole family for an enchanting evening featuring food trucks, train rides, festive “snow,” face painting, a visit to Santa’s Workshop, and the grand reveal of this year’s snowman creations. But the holiday fun doesn’t stop there! From December 6-20, stroll along the paved path at the Calhoun Recreation Department to admire the delightful display of snowmen designed by local businesses, organizations, and residents. Here’s the fun twist – these snowmen aren’t made of snow! Constructed from weather-resistant materials, they’ll proudly stand throughout the season. Be sure to stop by and vote for your favorite snowman! Prizes will be awarded to the People’s Choice and the Judges’ Favorite..

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MOVIE SERIES: Mark Your Calendar and Haul Out the Holly! The GEM Theatre Holiday Movie Series returns for another joyous season of eight FREE classics guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. CHRISTMAS VACATION will show on Saturday, December 7 at 1pm & 7pm. Sponsored by Nichols, Cauley, & Associates

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GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MOVIE SERIES: Mark Your Calendar and Haul Out the Holly! The GEM Theatre Holiday Movie Series returns for another joyous season of eight FREE classics guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE will show on Sunday, December 8 at 3pm & 7pm. Sponsored by: The Brothers Insurance Group. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1101988121/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MOVIE SERIES: Mark Your Calendar and Haul Out the Holly! The GEM Theatre Holiday Movie Series returns for another joyous season of eight FREE classics guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING will show on Monday, December 9 at 7pm. Sponsored by Lindsay Carson, realtor. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1493286425/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT THE CHIEF VANN HOUSE TO BE HELD DEC. 13 - 14: Candlelight Tours 2024 at the Chief Vann House in Chatsworth will be held on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. each night. Candles will be extinguished at 9 p.m., so please arrive by 8 p.m. to best enjoy this event. If you are coming with a group of 10 or more please try to arrive around 5 p.m. The Vann House, Cherokee Farmstead, and Kitchen Cabin exhibit will be illuminated by hundreds of candles to light your path as you tour the grounds. The house will be decorated with wreaths, candles, fresh boughs and winter blossoms, just the way the Moravians and their Cherokee students decorated two-hundred years ago. Inside the home, visitors may tour the house while listening to the soft strumming of Christmas Carols, played by a live musician. Tour guides will be stationed throughout the grounds to answer all your questions. Your self-guided tour continues with hot apple cider and Moravian cookies served beside a warm fireplace in our Vann Kitchen cabin. Finally, visitors can walk through our Cherokee Farmstead and see our cozy antique dwelling cabin by candlelight. The Visitor Center will be open for viewing our gallery and a short history film before starting the tour. If you can't make the event, the decorations will be in place after the event through the end of December and can be viewed during a regular house tour. (Thursday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). $8 per person, children 5 & under are free. Pay at the door, no reservations necessary. This event will be taking place in cold, rain, or snow. We accept all forms of payment. The Vann House is located at the intersection of GA Hwy 225 and 52 Alternate, 3 miles west of Chatsworth. Please contact the site at 706-695-2598 with questions.

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MOVIE SERIES: Mark Your Calendar and Haul Out the Holly! The GEM Theatre Holiday Movie Series returns for another joyous season of eight FREE classics guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. THE GRINCH will show on Sunday, December 15 at 3pm & 7pm. Sponsored by: Starr Mathews Insurance. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1565047577/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MOVIE SERIES: Mark Your Calendar and Haul Out the Holly! The GEM Theatre Holiday Movie Series returns for another joyous season of eight FREE classics guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. DIE HARD will show on Friday, December 20 at 7pm. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3895704089/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1

GEM THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS MOVIE SERIES: Mark Your Calendar and Haul Out the Holly! The GEM Theatre Holiday Movie Series returns for another joyous season of eight FREE classics guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. WHITE CHRISTMAS (Sing-Along) will show on Sunday, December 22 at 3pm & 7pm. Sponsored by: Calhoun Tool Rental. Movie Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1356988697/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1