Book signing

Tallapoosa native and national award winner Lester Pope will be signing his book on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Tallapoosa Public Library. Watch for Lester’s Mindtrapped coming to the Cartoon Network.

Bremen Youth Basketball

The Bremen Parks & Recreation Department will be taking registration for Youth Basketball through Friday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m. For boys and girls ages 5 - 14. The cost for ages 5-6 inside the City is $20 and outside the City is $35, ages 7 - 14 inside the City $35 outside the City $50. Registration must be made at the Parks & Recreation Office at 417 River Circle in Bremen or by mail with fee included, no registration will be accepted via fax or e-mail. No registration will be taken after Oct. 30 at 5 p.m., any participate seeking to register after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list, which does not guarantee placement on a team. For more information, call 770-537-4222.

Punkin’s Place

There will be a senior dance with a live country band, Ken Rosenberg and Sweetwater Creek, at Punkin’s Place in Tallapoosa, Oct. 17 and every Saturday night, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $4 admission. Bring snacks. For information call 770-258-7002.

Basketball registration

The Haralson County Recreation Department will take registration for basketball for ages 5-12 through Nov. 6. Fees are $40. No registration taken after cut off dates. No refunds after sign up. For information call 770-646-2029.

Windome/Ray reunion

The descendants of Sam and Kitty (Windom) Ray will hold its fifth annual reunion on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. A covered dish luncheon will be served at Riverbend Steak House (Bowlings Landing), 3225 Jacksonville Road, Tallapoosa.

Turkey shoot

Steadman Baptist Church turkey shoot will be Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring own shell for wild card shoot. More info call Tim 770-301-3129. Money raised for youth.

HCH class of 1999

The Haralson County High School class of 1999 will have a reunion on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at Hightower Family Center in Bremen. For information call Jessica at 770-574-8666 or email at smilingsunflower99@yahoo.com.

Haralson County 4-H Fun Day

Haralson County 4-H is having a Pancake Breakfast on Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 and are available from a 4-H member or at the Haralson County Cooperative Extension Office. A Chicken Swap will begin at 7 a.m. with an auction at 4 p.m. The 4-H Chicken Project Show is at 10 a.m. The line up for the Tractor Ride and Show will start at 11 a.m. and the ride will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Entry fee for the Tractor Ride is $25 per driver. Applications may be picked up at the Extension Office. All proceeds will go to Haralson County 4-H with the Tractor Ride to benefit the youth participating in Project S.A.F.E. BB Team. Concession stand will be open after the Pancake Breakfast. There will be other activities throughout the day. All activities will be held at the Callaway Livestock Pavilion. Please call Haralson County Cooperative Extension Office at 770-646-2026 for more information.

Tour of Homes

The Dogwood Garden Club’s Harvest Tour of Homes will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased from club members prior to the event as well as at the West Georgia Museum the day of the event. Any one needing tickets can contact Stephanie Dees at 770-634-4524, Tallapoosa City Hall @ 770-574-2345 or any garden club member.

Pancake Breakfast

Buchanan Masonic Lodge No. 78 will host it’s 30th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Plates are $5 each all you can eat.

Historical Society

Haralson County Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, in the library located in the Old Courthouse on the Square in downtown Buchanan. They meet on the second Monday of the month except December and all are invited.

Horse fun show

A Horsen’ Around Fun Day Fun Show will be held Nov. 14 at Possum Snout Arena in Tallapoosa. Classes for all ages include Pewee, Youth, Jr. and Open. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded. Registration is at 11 a.m. and events start at noon. For information call 770-574-8104.

Turkey Shoot

The Haralson County Republican Party will have a turkey shoot, (12 gauge and 20 gauge only). from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat., Oct. 24. (Rain day on Saturday, Oct. 31) at 1213 Mr. View Clubhouse Rd., Buchanan, for the Haralson County Republican Party Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 770-646-2001. Concessions available.

Candidate Forum

There will be a Candidate Forum for the candidates running for election for the post of City Council in the City of Buchanan. Our attempt is to provide an opportunity for the citizens of Buchanan to come out and meet the candidates and ask questions. The forum will be held at The Buchanan City Hall Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Four candidates have qualified, and all four have been invited to attend this question and answer forum. The forum is sponsored by Liberty Christian Outreach, Inc.

Mason Turkey Shoot

Tallapoosa Masonic lodge No. 126 will host a turkey shoot Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring some of your shells for Wild Card shooting.

Buchanan Fall Fair

The Buchanan Fall Fair has been rescheduled due to rain. It will be held in conjunction with the Pumpkin Caper this year on Sat. Oct. 24.

Fall Festival

There will be a Fall Festival at John Tanner State Park from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24. Enjoy hay-rides, hot chocolate, and spooky night hikes. Little guest can trick or treat at designates campsites or watch a family movie under the stars. There will be campsites decorating contest and S’mores around the campfire. Children 12 and younger can participate in a costume contest. First place for both the campsites decorations and costume contest will receive a prize (entrants must register at the office prior). A schedule of specific times will be available at the John Tanner State Park Visitor Center. $5 parking. 770-830-2222.

West Ga Museum of Tallapoosa

The West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa is currently accepting decorated Christmas trees to be featured in the museum’s annual tree display. The display will be held at the museum from Thanksgiving afternoon until Jan. 31. A wide-range of ornaments can be used on trees, including pine cones, candy canes, fancy cloths, etc. For more info, call Mildred McElroy at 7-574-3125 at the museum or Catherine MacLeroy 7-574-7121.

Turkey Shoot

Tallapoosa Masonic lodge No. 126 will host a turkey shoot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Oct. 17. Bring some of your own shells for Wild Card shooting.

Buchanan-Haralson Public Library

Join the book Bunch Tues. at 4 p.m. for October fun! You may call 770-646-3369 for dates and title of book for that day. It will be fun anyway.

Walk-N-Talk

Walk-N-Talk is a new kind of book club that will take place at 6 p.m. each Wednesday, at the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library. Join us.

Chili Cook-off

Come join us in Downtown Bremen to see who has the best chili around on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Chili Cook-off will feature cooks and their teams vying for cash prizes. Purchase your wristband, which will give you access to the event, all you can eat chili and your vote for the “People’s Choice Award.” Soft drinks, water and other items will be sold throughout the event. Admission ($5 for adults and $2 for children) will be sold at the gate. Vendor registration forms are available on-line at www.bremenrec.org or come by the Parks & Registration office and sign up, the entry fee will be $20. Prizes: 1st $150, 2nd $75, 3rd $50.00, all proceeds will be donated to “Veteran’s Memorial Park.” For additional information, call 770-537-4222 or e-mail Matt Cody at mattcody@charter.net.

Book Club

The Tallapoosa lunch bunch book club will meet Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. in the Tallapoosa Library reading room to discuss the book The Age of Innocence. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month in the library. New members are welcome. For info call Karen at 770-574-3124. If there is a problem, please let me know.

4-H Monster Mash

Haralson County 4-H is having a Monster Mash at Callaway Livestock Pavilion on Oct. 31. It will be from 5 to 10 p.m. All 4-H’ers are welcome to attend, but must have a signed Code of Conduct and Medical Release Form in order to participate. These forms may be printed from http://georgia4h.org/public/more/guidebook/policy&procedures.html or obtained at the office. Please call Haralson County Extension Office at 770-646-2026 with questions.

Rabies Clinic

Lucky Paws Rabies Clinic will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Tallapoosa’s Helton-Highland Park on Highway 78, led by Dr. Matt McCord. $10 for each vaccine (cash please). Drive-thru with your pet!

Tallapoosa Recreation Department

The Tallapoosa Recreation Dept. Basketball Registration and Cheerleading Registration will be Oct. 5 through Nov. 6. Basketball boys and girls ages 5 - 14, cost $45 in city $50 out of city. Cheerleading ages 5 to 12, cost is $45 in city $50 out of city. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last week of registration office will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact name: Chad Griffin. Contact phone: 770 -574-3120. E-mail contact: chad24griffin24@yahoo.com.

Wood Family Reunion

All relatives and friends of the Issac Freeman Wood family are reminded and invited to attend the annual family reunion to be held Sunday, Oct. 18, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church fellowship hall. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. EST. Location is five miles Nortrh of Tallapoosa. For more information call Inez, at 770-258-0747.

Veterans Freedom Motorcycle Ride

The 5th Annual Veterans Freedom Motorcycle Ride is an 80 mile police-escorted ride through every community and city in Haralson County. Benefits Veterans Memorial Park in Tallapoosa. Registration begins 9 a.m. and ride begins at 10:30 a.m. and part of Tallapoosa’s Veterans parade, sat., Nov. 7. $25 per bike: includes event T-shirt, American flag and lunch. $10 additional rider. Ride originates at Veterans Memorial Park, Ga. Highway 100 at Taliaferro St. Tallapoosa and ends at nearby Helton Howland Veterans Park on US 78. Information: 770-537-4708.

Master Gardener Course

Anyone interested in becoming a Haralson County Master Gardener is invited to register for the training program that will be taught at the Carroll County Agriculture Center from January through April. The training program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Applications are available at the Haralson County Extension Office and will be accepted through Nov. 20. Enrollment in the program is $150. For an application of for more information, contact the Haralson County Extension Office at 770-646-2026.

Folk music

Bud Jones will perform in the upstairs courtroom of the historic courthouse in Buchanan on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. It will be a night of folk songs, food and fun. The event is sponsored by Buchanan’s Friends of the Library. No admission will be charged, but all donations will be go to the library salary fund.