Called meeting

The Haralson County Board of Health will have a called meeting on Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. at Higgins General Hospital Conference Room B, 200 Allen Memorial Drive, Bremen. For information call Holly Otwell at 678-230-1464 or 770-537-2367 ext. 123.

Senior dance

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

5K Freedom Run

The Haralson County Veterans Association is sponsoring Third Annual 5K Freedom Run/1 Mile Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the League-Lowe Memorial Park on Highway 100 in Tallapoosa. Pre-Registration through 5 p.m. on Nov. 6 is $10 per individual or $20 per family. Race Day registration is $15. The race starts at 8 a.m. All proceeds go to the HCVA College Scholarship Fund, which awards outstanding students for their leadership and citizenship. For more information, please call Ely Elefante at 770 646-0311 or Sammy Robinson at 770 574-7764.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tallapoosa Rec. Department

The Tallapoosa Recreation Dept. Basketball Registration and Cheerleading Registration will be 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 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.

Corinth Fall Festival

Everyone is invited to our Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Corinth Baptist Church, located at intersection Hwy 120 / 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.

Turkey Shoot

The Haralson County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Turkey Shoot (12 gauge and 20 gauge only) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 (rain day Saturday, Nov. 14) at West Georgia Youth Range (off Hwy 78-Landfill Road, Tallapoosa). Tickets for rifle raffle on sale, drawing to be held at Turkey Shoot. For more information, call 770-537-5594

Tallatoona CAP, Inc.

Tallatoona CAP, Inc. will start our FY 2010 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program starting Nov. 2 for the elderly population (seniors 65 or older and homebound households) Nov. 2 - 30. Application will be taken from all Segments of the population as follows: Dec. 1 - until all funds are exhausted or program ends. Crisis funds will also be available Dec. 1. These funds are available for disconnects and LP gas tank with 5 percent or less. Energy assistance applicants will be seen Monday through Friday by appointment only. Call 770-646-3845. Information needed for the appointment can also be answered by calling this same number.

Georgia Council of the Blind

The new Atlanta West chapter will meet at 11 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Bethany Christian Church. This is located on Highway 61,out of Carrollton, near Ryans. Please come and bring family and friends. For information call 770-562-1415.

Folk Music Concert

Buchanan’s Friends of the Library group invites you to a night of folk songs with Bud Jones, food, and fun at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. No admission will be charged but all donations will be greatly appreciated and will help support your library.

Buchanan-Haralson Public Library

Hey kids! Come to the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library every Tuesday for our 4 p.m. story time. Enjoy a very special story time on Tuesday, Nov. 17, when we have our 6th annual Pajama-Rama! So, throw on your P.J.’s, grab your teddy bear, and join us for some of your favorite bedtime stories. Friends of the Library will provide milk and cookies after the program, 770-646-3369.