There are a slew of events happening throughout Haralson County this weekend, and organizers say participants are sure to have a lot fun no matter which event they choose.

On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Westmoreland Automotive Shop in Buchanan will kick off its second annual Car, Truck and Bike Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the shop. Owner Randy Westmoreland says surprises are in store for spectators this year, after the cars in last year’s display featured a wide-array of classics.

“You never know, we’ll probably have cars from the 40s, 50s, 60s and a mixture of everything this year. Last year, we had a [19]67 Chevelle and antiques and a [19]49 Chevy,” he said. “There will be many door prizes and donations available this year.”

Westmoreland added that spectators can also vote on winners for the “Best Car,” “Best Truck” and “Best Bike” award categories.

At the end of the show, a special drawing called the 50/50 Pot will give visitors a chance to draw a ticket for half of a monetary prize. The other half goes to charity. Westmoreland says donations will be benefit the Haralson Helpers, which is an organization that supports people with cancer.

Participants can register their cars, trucks and bikes on the day of the event. Food, drinks and snacks will also be available on-site.

Meanwhile, the West Georgia Youth Range Association is celebrating Fun Day at the new firing range on Landfill Road in Waco.

Though developments at the facility are still underway, participants can get a preview of the range from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will offer supervised shotgun skeet shooting demonstrations, handgun target shooting and other related activities in place for people of all age groups.

“Not all kids get to play ball, so this gives all kids a chance to get involved and play a safe-shooting sport,” said Danny Crook, firing range spokesperson and sergeant with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Crook says a group of individuals, including Haralson County commissioners and local Waste Authority personnel, had discussed the idea of developing a facility to provide children and local organizations a place to shoot.

Solely operating from donations, organizers are inviting groups such as the 4-H Club, JROTC groups and public safety workers to join in the celebration.

There is no charge to use the range for this event, but participants have to bring their personal firearms and ammunition. Participants will also be required to sign a liability waiver though trained firearm carriers will conduct supervision during the event at the firing range.

The Tour de Rogers walk/run and bike event is another big event Saturday that will spread throughout the county. Races kick off and end at the First Baptist Church in Bremen, where registration is also held between 7 and 7:45 a.m.

The races begin at 8 a.m. with bikers departing the site for a 6-mile to 100-mile route that covers the Cashtown Road area and extends as far as Carroll County for those who travel the biggest part of the route.

Walkers and runners will follow shortly after on a 2.3-mile journey or a 4.5-mile journey that starts at the juncture of Highway 27 north before making different turns on neighborhood streets.

In its sixth year, the event raises money for families that have unexpected medical issues. Proceeds also support a local person each year, and this year’s honoree is Cathy Burnett, an employee of Tanner Healthcare systems in Bremen who has cancer.

“We’re also supporting the Fragile Kids Foundation, which is a nonprofit that helps families with fragile children having disabilities or ongoing medical needs,” said Tour de Rogers Spokesperson Barbara Calhoun.

She added that no streets will be closed off due to the event and requests volunteers join them to help distribute refreshments. She also needs trucks to assist with the transport of participants in case they are unable to finish their route.

Calhoun says the event is dear to her family’s heart since elements from the Tour de Rogers were conceived from the bike rides she and her husband took with her son, who has special needs. She said the bike rides gave him “a chance to see the world.” She added that the name, Tour de Rogers, was also inspired by a Bremen woman named Denise Rogers who had been a long-time supporter in the community.

Last year, approximately 300 people came out to the event, and Calhoun says up to 150 bikers may be on hand this year. She encourages everyone to take part in the event and offer a donation to help a cause that will support the lives of so many people.

“People can come on site and make payments to Mount Holly Tour de Rogers, or go online at www.tourderogers.org.”

People interested in contributing checks or cash donations can also visit the Web site for more information, or call 770-537-4272.