Today
• The Downtown Dalton Development Authority Board of Directors meets at 8:30 a.m. at Dalton City Hall (300 W. Waugh St.) in the first floor council chambers. The public is welcome either in person or via Zoom by accessing link information at www.downtowndalton.com.
• The Emery Center, an African-American heritage and cultural center, is open for tours at 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Tours can be booked by appointment on other days of the week. The center is at 110 W. Emery St. Call the Emery Center at (706) 277-7633 or (706) 280-7695 for reservations.
Today & Saturday
• “Dearly Departed” is presented at the Artistic Civic Theatre at 907 Gaston St. in Dalton today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are adults, $16; seniors 65 and older, $14; and students and children under 10, $12. Tickets are on sale at https://actdalton.org.
Today
• The historic Blunt House is open for tours every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by request other days. The home is at 506 S. Thornton Ave.
• The Hammond Creek Middle School school council meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• The Blue Ridge School school council meets at 1 p.m.
• The Gallery Opening and Artist Reception for the Creative Arts Guild’s Student Arts Expo is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There are light refreshments plus a student dance performance choreographed by the seven dancers in Ballet Dalton’s Master Tier Program. More information is available from Amanda Walker at amandaw@creativeartsguild.org.
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Whitfield County Senior Center with a version of “Deal or No Deal.” There are refreshments and a costume contest. For more information, call (706) 278-3700.
Today, April 21 & May 19
• The Creative Arts Guild at 520 W. Waugh St. in Dalton hosts workshops titled “Expressive Painting in Acrylics (Intermediate and Advanced)” led by Bradley Wilson. The cost is $40 per workshop. In this course, students practice the methods of expressive acrylic painting while exploring a variety of subject matter and receiving instructor feedback on their work. This class is especially geared toward those with some acrylic painting experience (sorry, not suitable for beginners). Approaching painting as play is emphasized while focusing on solid technique and other important skills. Students re given monthly challenges for painting projects to work on at home and bring in for critique. Students provide their own materials. The workshops are offered this day; April 21; and May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You need to register for each workshop separately. For more information about this free event, visit www.creativeartsguild.org or the Guild’s Facebook page or call (706) 278-0168.
Saturday
• Children of all ages are welcome to attend the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) Easter Egg-Stravaganza from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Miracle Field at Westside Park, 1519 Mount Vernon Road in Rocky Face. The event includes an egg hunt, petting zoo, face painting, horses, balloon animals, crafts and pick-up ducks. Egg hunt times are scheduled based on age. Times are: 2 to 2:30 p.m. for ages 4 and under; 2:30 to 3 for ages 5 to 8; 3 to 3:30 for ages 9 to 12; and 3:30 to 4 for ages 13 and older. For more information, visit HamiltonHealth.com/children or call (706) 226-8900.
Sunday
• The Whitfield-Murray Historical Society meets at 2:30 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, 1019 Liberty Church Road.
Monday
• The Dalton Whitfield Regional Solid Waste Management Authority meets at 4 p.m. at Dalton City Hall (300 W. Waugh St.) in Council Chambers.
• The Dalton City Council meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 300 W. Waugh St.
• Varnell City Council meets at 6 p.m. at Varnell City Hall, 1025 Tunnell Hill Varnell Road. For more information, call (706) 694-8800.
Wednesday
• The Emery Center, an African-American heritage and cultural center, is open for tours at 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Tours can be booked by appointment on other days of the week. The center is at 110 W. Emery St. Call the Emery Center at (706) 277-7633 or (706) 280-7695 for reservations.
• The Whitfield County Senior Center hosts Bonus Bingo with sponsor Jennifer Dixon at 10:30 a.m. If you need more information, call the senior center at (706) 278-3700.
Thursday
• The Family Support Council “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” monthly meeting is at the Whitfield County Senior Center at 11 a.m. The special program is presented by The Area Agency on Aging. For more information, call (706) 278-3700.
• The Georgia State Retirees Association holds its monthly meeting at noon at the Western Sizzlin, 501 Legion Drive. The speaker is from The Nest (Birdfeeder and Career Closet) program at Dalton State College.
• The Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library offers a free DIY @ the Library: Pillow Spray program at 4:30 p.m. This program shows you how to create your own pillow spray to help you relax and sleep. All supplies are provided.
March 24
• The historic Blunt House is open for tours every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by request other days. The home is at 506 S. Thornton Ave.
• The Dalton Academy school council meets at noon.
March 24-25
• The Wright Hotel in Chatsworth has a porch sale to help generate funds to preserve the hotel from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. There are a variety of vintage pieces, household items, tools, antiques and collectibles in the sale. The garage is open for a used book sale. For more information, check out the Wright Hotel’s page on Facebook or the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society’s website.
March 24-26
• The Dalton Arts Project presents the Dalton Dance Company in its spring dance concert “Reflections” Friday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m. in the Dalton High School theater. More than 90 dancers participate in this rich program of passion, innovation and athleticism. This high-energy dance concert of hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet and tap techniques, fun and inspirational music, and lots of special technical expertise reflects our pasts through our dancing. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the Dance Theatre of Dalton studios, 411 North Park Drive, or the DHS theater door the day of the shows. For more information, call (706) 529-5664 or visit their Facebook and Instagram pages.
March 25
• A Pup Hunt and Easter photo fundraiser for ADREAM (Animal Disaster Relief, Emergency Assistance and More) is this date. The Pup Hunt starts at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is available online until Friday, March 24. Registration on site begins at 10 a.m. and pictures are until 2 p.m. Registration is $5 per pup or donation of cat or dog food. Photo appointments available and walk-ins are welcome. A 5x7 print is $10. Text (706) 313-3924 for more information and appointments. ADREAM headquarters is at 1814 Utility Road in Rocky Face.
March 27
• Dalton State College Counseling offers a class on Mental Health First Aid Training at the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library at 5 p.m. This class teaches about mental health resources, how to detect symptoms of depression in your loved ones and how to become certified in mental health first aid.
• The NAACP Dalton-Whitfield Chapter meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Mack Gaston Community Center. The meetings are open to the public. Community support and ideas are welcome.
March 28
• The Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library offers a free TnT Treats: Sweet and Savory Kabobs program at 4:30 p.m. for tweens and teens.
March 29
• The Emery Center, an African-American heritage and cultural center, is open for tours at 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Tours can be booked by appointment on other days of the week. The center is at 110 W. Emery St. Call the Emery Center at (706) 277-7633 or (706) 280-7695 for reservations.
March 30, 31-April 1
• The Whitfield-Murray Historical Society holds its spring rummage sale at Crown Garden and Archives, 715 Chattanooga Ave., on March 30 and March 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 30
• The Whitfield County Senior Center holds a Bonus Bingo Game at 10:30 a.m. with sponsor Jennifer Dixon of Senior Solutions. For more information, call (706) 278-3700.
March 31
• The historic Blunt House is open for tours every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by request other days. The home is at 506 S. Thornton Ave.
April 1
• Volunteers are needed to help build a new Dalton State College hiking trail for workdays on this date and April 21. The workdays begin at 8 a.m. and end at noon. Volunteers meet at the Big Rock Trail kiosk. Gloves and tools are provided. The work is strenuous (but fun!), and volunteers should be capable of hiking 30 minutes up the ridge to the work site. For more information, email John Lugthart at jlugthart@daltonstate.edu.
• The Friends of the Library book sale is at the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 3
• The Dalton City Council meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 300 W. Waugh St.
April 4
• The Murray County Extension Office hosts an educational class on “Home Composting.” Please register in advance by the Monday, April 3, to ensure there are enough handouts. Call Murray County Extension at (706) 695-3031 or email bljack@uga.edu to register.
April 5
• The Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce presents an Economic Outlook Breakfast at the Dalton Convention Center at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8 and the buffet line will begin serving at 8:15. Tickets are $35 for chamber members and $50 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased by March 31. The keynote speaker is Roger Tutterow, Henssler Financial Endowed Chair, director of the Econometric Center and professor of economics at Kennesaw State University. To purchase tickets, go to daltonchamber.org/events or call (706) 278-7373.
April 10
• The Whitfield County Board of Education has a work session at 5:30 p.m. followed by a meeting at 6:30 at the Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy, 2300 Maddox Chapel Road N.E. The meetings are open to the public.
April 12
• The Creative Arts Guild at 520 W. Waugh St. in Dalton offers a Culinary Arts class titled “For Peeps Sake” from 6 to 9 p.m. Feeling “BAAAD” about Easter cuisine? Learn how to elevate your menu without the “sheep” thrills. You’ll be so stuffed it’s not even “bunny” and you will leave with the confidence to serve “EGGcellent” fare to dye for. The class is for ages 18 and up. The cost is $70 per student. For more information, visit www.creativeartsguild.org or the Guild’s Facebook page or call (706) 278-0168.
April 13
• The Salvation Army telethon to raise funds to send children to summer camp is from 7 to 9 p.m on WDNN. Call (706) 278-3966 or visit 1109 N. Thornton Ave. in Dalton to make your donation early. To donate online, visit the Donate to Dalton Youth Camp Campaign (salvationarmygeorgia.org).
April 15
• The Dalton-Whitfield NAACP holds a Community Awareness Day from noon to 3 p.m at the Mack Gaston Community Center pavilion. The day promotes health, education, voting, volunteering and socialization and features health, education and community resources.
April 17
• The Dalton Whitfield Regional Solid Waste Management Authority meets at 4 p.m. at Dalton City Hall (300 W. Waugh St.) in Council Chambers.
• The Dalton City Council meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 300 W. Waugh St.
April 21
• Volunteers are needed to help build a new Dalton State College hiking trail for a workday. The workday begins at 8 a.m. and end at noon. Volunteers meet at the Big Rock Trail kiosk. Gloves and tools are provided. The work is strenuous (but fun!), and volunteers should be capable of hiking 30 minutes up the ridge to the work site. For more information, email John Lugthart at jlugthart@daltonstate.edu.
April 24
• The NAACP Dalton-Whitfield Chapter meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Mack C. Gaston Community Center. The meetings are open to the public. Community support and ideas are welcomed.
April 26
• The Whitfield County Senior Center hosts Bonus Bingo with sponsor Jennifer Dixon at 10:30 a.m. If you need more information, call the senior center at (706) 278-3700.
April 29
• The 23rd annual Spring Place Ruritan Club Golf Tournament is scheduled for this day at Indian Trace Golf Course. Proceeds support the club’s numerous service projects in Murray County. The shotgun start is at 8:30 a.m. The tournament is a four-man select shot event with space for up to 25 teams. The cost is $60 per person. Prizes will be awarded. The really big award is $10,000 courtesy of Chatsworth Ford for a hole in one on hole 18. Mulligans are $5 each for up to two per golfer. Range balls are extra. Seniors (age 70 and up) play from the red tees and have their own longest drive prize on hole 17. There is a free barbecue lunch with homemade desserts for all participants at the awards ceremony at the end of the tournament. If weather forces the postponement of the tournament, the rain date is May 20. For more information, call Chuck Smith at (706) 264-3968 or Vicki Bramblett at (706) 581-3959. Hole sponsorships are available for $150 each.
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