Gingrey Outreach

Congressman Phil Gingrey will be conduction a Congressional Outreach in Haralson County from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Government Complex Conference Room, 155 Van Wert St., Buchanan. A representative from Congressman Gingrey’s office will be available to meet with area constituents who wish to discuss any issue or problem involving the federal government.

One-Act Play

The Bremen High School Theatre Department will present its competition one-act play, Mark Twain in the Garden of Eden for the public on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the BHS gymnasium. Concessions will be sold, and admission is $3, however, donations are appreciated to help defray the cost of the set and costumes for the production. Individuals donating to the theatre department will be eligible for three prize drawings on the night of the show. Region competition will be Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Cedartown Civic Auditorium.

Chicken-Q

The Temple Masonic Lodge, 40 James St., Temple, will host a Chicken-Q on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plates include 1/2 chicken, cole slaw, beans chips and a dessert for $7.50 A portion of the proceeds goes to a Scholarship to be awarded in 2010. For tickets or more information contact: Eric Corley at 678-898-7610 or Robert Groves at 770-827-9934

BPS BINGO

The PTO will be sponsoring BINGO at the school during the fall festival on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be great door prizes, and all proceeds benefit the school. All are welcome.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 e-mail 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 day will also host “Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer” a radio broadcast out of Atlanta, will begin at 9 a.m. and the Chicken Whisperer himself, Andy Schnieder, will give a two hour class afterwards. The line up for the Tractor Ride 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. All activities will be held at the Callaway Livestock Pavilion. Please call Haralson County Cooperative Extension Office at 770-646-2026 for more information.

Buchanan Fall Fair

The Buchanan Fall Fair has been rescheduled due to rain. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. Oct. 24. There will be a parade at noon featuring the Haralson County Rebel Band, live entertainment, live music, and a whole bunch of good food! As always, there is no admission!

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 guests can trick or treat at designates campsites or watch a family movie under the stars. There will be campsite 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.

Computer Classes

Warren Sewell Memorial Library of Bremen will hold a computer workshop Intro to MS Word 2007 on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. Space is limited, so call 770-537-3937 to register. For additional information log onto www.bremenga.gov/library.

Movie Matinee

Warren Sewell Memorial Library of Bremen will hold a Tony Hillerman Navajo Mystery film festival each Wednesday during the month of October. Movies will be shown at 1 p.m. For information and a list of the movies to be shown, call 770-537-3937 or log onto www.bremenga.gov/library.

Buchanan-Haralson Library

Join the Book Bunch Tuesdays 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.

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. Saturday, Oct. 24. (Rain day on Sat, 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.

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.

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.

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 November 20, 2009. Enrollment in the program is $150. For an application of for more information, contact the Haralson County Extension Office at 770-646-2026.

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.

Veterans Motorcycle Ride

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

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!

Pumpkin Caper

The Buchanan Pumpkin Caper is Monday, Oct. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. We will have a costume contest, children’s games, hot dogs and hamburgers, and of course, lots of pumpkins local school children have decorated. Local businesses will also hand out candy, so make sure everyone has their costume!

Historic Society

The Haralson County Historical Society would like anyone who donated any of the lamp posts and/or benches that surround the Historic Courthouse to please contact Karen Higgins at 770-646-3369 by Dec. 1.

School Council Mandatory Meeting

We are having a meeting for all members of our school councils in our system. This is a mandatory meeting on October 26th at the Haralson County Middle School Media Center at 5:30. These members will receive training for serving on the school council. We are required to publicize this in the paper.

Downtown Trick or Treat

Downtown Trick or Treat from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Downtown Bremen. Safe and fun trick-or-treating, costume contest and games. For more information, call 770-537-233.

Regional Commission

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission’s Area Agency Advisory Council will hold its regular business meeting from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Conference Room, at 1 Jackson Hill Dr. Rome, GA 30161. The meeting is open to the public.

Book Release

The family of Mildred Styles Johnson will be hosting a book release gathering announcing Buncombe Folks at the Antioch Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Buncombe Community from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.

Buchanan-Haralson Public Library

Friends of the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library will be offering up some good eats, Christmas items, and books for sale during the Fair on the Square on Saturday, Oct. 24. Come support your library!

One-Act Play

The Bremen High School Theatre Department will present its competition one-act play, Mark Twain in the Garden of Eden, for the public on at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, in the BHS gymnasium. Concessions will be sold, and admission is $3; however, donations are appreciated to help defray the cost of the set and costumes for the production. Individuals donating to the theatre department will be eligible for three prize drawings on the night of the show. Region competition will be Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Cedartown Civic Auditorium.

Cornith Fall Festival

Everyone is invited to our Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Cornith Baptist Church, located at the intersection Highway 120 and Rockmart Rd. We will have jumpers, games, prizes, giveaways, food, face painting, and a whole lot more. Bring the whole family our for a wonderful day. Make sure you bring a friend with you. For more information call the church office 770-646-3300.

Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn will be from 11:30 a.m. to l p.m. Wed., Oct. 28, at the Haralson County Chamber of Commerce Wayne Davis Community Room at 70 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco. Lunch is $6 for members but cost for non-members is $20. Please RSVP to lrutherford@haralson.org or call 770-537-5594 by noon on Tuesday, Oct. 27, if you plan to attend.