July
The Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds, 1060 Liberty Road off Highway 53/Rome Road, will host the annual Star Spangled Independence Day Celebration Friday, July 4, from 5 to 10 p.m., with music, vendors, food, magic, and a fireworks finale. Admission and parking are free.
Downtown Fairmount will host its annual Independence Day Celebration at Tate Park Friday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with music, food, crafts, and more. Call 706-273-6647 for vendor information.
The Gordon County Extension Office, 1282 Highway 53 Spur, will host a Meet and Greet with a Sweet Treat with new 4-H Agent Keaton Hayworth Monday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Calhoun Recreation Department will host a Family Camping Trip July 17 through 19, at Sloppy Floyd State Park, at $25 per family — gear and food not provided. Register at cityofcalhoun-ga.com/recreation/ online, or in person at 601 S. River St.
Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of Industry event Friday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 1151 Highway 53 Spur.
Christian Community Outreach will host its 9th annual Back to School Outreach Event Saturday, July 26, at the Calhoun Recreation Department pavilion on the South River Street side.
Calhoun Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5376, 406 W. Line St., will host its annual Jeep and Bike Show Saturday, July 26, with registration at 5 p.m. and the show beginning at 6 p.m. Registration is $20 per vehicle to benefit the local Boys and Girls Club, with free admission for and activities for the whole family. email vfw5376@gmail.com or call 706-383-6442 for information.
Pickleball 706, 122 WC Bryant Parkway, will host a pickleball camp for ages 7-16 Monday through Thursday, 4 to 5:30 p.m. through July. Visit pickleball706.com online for information.
August
Calhoun Housing Authority has developed documents related to the Annual and Agency Plan process for Fiscal Year beginning April 1, 2026 and Five-Year Capital Plan budgets in compliance with current HUD regulations. Documents are available for review at the Housing Authority Administrative Office located at 607 Oothcalooga St., Calhoun, GA 30701, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during regular lobby hours or by appointment. A public meeting will be held Aug. 6, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Administrative Office, 607 Oothcalooga St., where participants may provide comments, feedback and suggestions.
Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City and County event Friday, Aug. 29, 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 1151 Highway 53 Spur.
Upcoming
Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will host a Booster Breakfast Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 1151 Highway 53 Spur.
Trout Unlimited will host free fly fishing classes for military veterans and first responders Oct. 2, 9, and 16, at the Canton Boys and Girls Club, 1082 Univeter Road, Canton, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch provided. All equipment is provided. Contact Rob Hilkin at robflyfisher@gmail.com to register.
Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will host a Booster Breakfast Friday, Oct. 24, 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 1151 Highway 53 Spur.
Ongoing
The Downtown Calhoun Farmers’ Market is held each Tuesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., now through Sept. 13, with a full lineup of local food, fresh finds, and exciting weekly programming.
Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., hosts its free Make & Mingle Mondays for artists the fourth Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Storage and supplies not provided.
Heavale Brewing Company, 118 S. Park Ave., hosts Trivia Night each Thursday beginning at 7 p.m.
Blackstock Southern Heritage Agricultural Museum, 266 Lance Road, always welcomes visitors from assisted living facilities, church groups, and schools — or anyone who enjoys history. For more information call 706-581-2124.
The Voluntary Action Center, 343 S. Wall St., offers free financial education classes the third Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., offered in both English and Spanish. Parents must attend one class to be eligible for the VAC’s annual Christmas program.
Anna Shaw Children’s Institute hosts a Parent Support Group the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Southern Magnolia room on the lower level of the facility, 1201 Burleyson Road. For the video call option visit bit.ly/asciparentgroup, and RSVP by calling 706-226-8911.
Heavale Brewing Company, 118 S. Park Ave., hosts Music Bingo each Friday night beginning at 7 p.m.
The Experimental Aircraft Association area Chapter No. 709 meets the first Saturday of each month at Rome’s Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, 304 Russell Field Road, at the chapter’s headquarters on Grady Higgins Drive. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m., with meal proceeds funding introductory flights for children. Pilots flying in should Rome FBO for taxi instructions.
The Calhoun-Gordon County Library, 100 N. Park Ave., hosts Veterans Coffee Hour each Friday at 10:30 a.m.
The Musicians Club of Calhoun presents live music from local artists each Thursday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m., at 208 S. Wall St.
The Fairmount Library, 2662 Highway 411, hosts its book club the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.
Hamilton Hospice hosts a grief and bereavement group every fourth Thursday at 1 p.m., at the Dalton-Whitfield County Library, 310 Cappes St.
Family Resource Center of Gordon County, 320 N. River St., hosts its Family Ties Relative Caregiver Program to third Thursday of each month, from noon to 1 p.m., with lunch provided. RSVP by the third Monday of each month to gwynn@frcgordon.org or 706-625-3311.
The Renis Barrett VFW Post 5376, 406 W. Line St., hosts Bingo every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., with doors opening at 2.
Calhoun Elks Lodge, 143 Craigtown Road, hosts Bingo every Thursday with doors and concessions opening at 6 p.m., and calling beginning at 7 p.m.
Calhoun Moose Lodge, 329 Prater Lake Road, hosts Cornhole every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The blind draw format pays first and second place. $12 to enter.
The Calhoun Toastmasters Club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. For more information or to request a link to join, email president-1538605@toastmastersclubs.org, or visit toastmasters.org.
The Gordon County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet the third Thursday every other month at the Gordon County Fire Department Station 1, 218 Public Safety Drive. LEPC is a federally mandated entity composed of state and local officials, business representatives and members of the press, tasked with forming a partnership with local governments and industries as a resource for enhancing hazardous materials preparedness. Businesses interested in participating should contact Gordon County Emergency Management at 706-602-2905.
Organizers are working to form a Sexual Assault Survivor Group through the Gordon County Child Advocacy Center for victims of sexual assault who need more resources, support and education. Email Cindy@GordonCAC.org, or call 706-602-2184 for more information.
The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging is making it possible for those living with COPD, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, or any other chronic health condition to join its six-week Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop from the safety of home. Those without a computer or internet can have both provided to them during the workshop at no cost. The program meets two hours once per week. Registration is required by calling Rogena Walden at 706-295-6485.
The Renis Barrett VFW Post 5376, 406 W. Line St., holds a Veterans Outreach Breakfast the last Saturday of each month, from 8 to 10 a.m., in the event hall. The free breakfast is open to all local veterans.
Fairmount Evangelist Evelyn Adams appears each Friday evening on WOTG TV online at wotgtv.com/west. For prayer requests call 706-671-7988.
Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., hosts Toddler Friday the second Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon, with hands-on art, story time and music. Cost per child is $7 for the first, and $5 for each additional child. For more information, call 706-629-2599.
The Northwest Georgia Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Peeples Cancer Institute conference room, 1212 Memorial Drive, Dalton. For questions, call 706-226-8966.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at City of Refuge, located at 100 Peters St.
The Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N. Park Ave., hosts AniManga Club, every other Thursday each month from 4 to 5 p.m. Hang out with super fans for anime culture and a movie.
The Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N. Park Ave., hosts Lunch Bunch Book Club, the last Friday of each month, from noon to 1 p.m. Bring a sack lunch and gather to enjoy some monthly-themed book club fun.
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