Tax assessors

The Haralson County Board of Tax Assessors will meet April 13 at 8 a.m. at 4266 Ga. Hwy. 120, Buchanan. For information call 770-646-2022.

BRIDGE Festival

Bremen BRIDGE Festival to Help Combat Drug Usage in West Georgia 5K Race registration and sponsorship opportunities are available now. Registration for the 5K Run / Walk at the Third-Annual Bremen BRIDGE Festival is now available www.bremenbridgefest.com. This annual family celebration will take place on Saturday, May 15, and will benefit BRIDGE, a West Georgia program designed to Build Recovery in Drug Gripped Environments. To register for the 5K Run / Walk or become a sponsor or vendor, please call 404-961-2230 or e-mail interest to: info@BremenBridgeFest.com. Additional information is available at www.BremenBridgeFest.com.

Fourth Annual Supper with the Sheriff

Haralson County Sheriff Eddie Mixon is hosting his “Fourth Annual Supper with the Sheriff” dinner featuring some of the best chili cooks in the region. The event is being held on Thursday, April 8, at the Haralson County Recreation Center in Buchanan from 5:30 until 8 p.m. For more information, please call Jim Beck at 770-375-5838.

Dogwood Arts & Crafts Fair!

After the Dogwood Dash enjoy the sights, sounds and taste of the Dogwood Arts & Crafts Fair in downtown Tallapoosa, April 10. Fair begins at 8 a.m. and offers a variety of hand made crafts as well as demonstrations by local artisans. Parade at 2 p.m. For more information call 678-378-3795 or 770-574-2345

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 15, at the Calhoun Convention Center.

Computer Classes

Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library of Bremen will be hosting a Beginning Internet, computer workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 15. Space is limited so please call 770-537-3937 to register. For additional information log on to www.bremenga.gov/library.

Library program

Tallapoosa Public Library will host the program, “Larger Than Legend: George S. Patton” presented by Mark Allen on April 15 at 7 p.m. For information call 770-574-3124.

Bremen Car Cruise

The Bremen Downtown Development Authority and the Bremen Liars Club will have the Saturday night cruise on April 10 downtown on Talapoosa Street. Fun starts at 5 p.m. and lasts until dark. All original, restored street rods and trucks are welcome. Admission is free, door and trivia prizes will be given, oldies music and a hamburger stand will be available. Any questions or for more details, call Raymond at 770-301-8782.Candle Light Vigil

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, dedicated to the many children who live with abuse and neglect every day. Join us as we come together for the Light of Hope candle-lighting ceremony to remember the plight of Haralson County’s abused, abandoned and neglected children. Ceremony will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, in front of the Haralson County courthouse on the square.

4th Annual Dogwood Dash Walk / Run

The 4th Annual Dogwood Dash Walk/Run will be held Saturday, April 10, in Tallapoosa. They will be giving out goody bags to the first 300 runners. If you would like to showcase your business or organization by putting something in the goody bag, please contact Kate Gardner at Tallapoosa City Hall 770-574-2345 or Steve Adams 770-537-0225. They are asking for items in lots of 300.

Haralson County Gifted Association

The Haralson County Gifted Association will be meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 19, in the Georgia Power Building in Tallapoosa. Anyone with an interest in supporting the gifted children and program in Haralson County is invited to attend. We will be discussing fundraising options, including business or corporate sponsorship, to send our gifted teachers to the National Association of Gifted Children annual convention this November in Atlanta! We will also be accepting nominations for officers for the 2010-11 school year.

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission

Allen Poole, Chairman of the Coosa Valley / North Georgia Council of Chief Elected Officials announced a called meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Calhoun Convention Center, Calhoun, Ga. Butch Jones, Chairman of the Workforce Investment Board announces a called meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at Calhoun Convention Center, Calhoun, Ga. Angie Douglas, Chairman of the Youth Council announces a called meeting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Calhoun Convention Center, Calhoun, Ga. Jerry Garland, Chairman the Workforce Investment Board of Northwest Georgia Consortia announces a meeting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Calhoun Convention Center, Calhoun, Ga. Dan Penland, Chairman of the Workforce Investment Board of Northwest Georgia Proposal Review Committee, announces a meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Calhoun Convention Center, Calhoun, Ga.

Garden Seeds

Tallatoona Community Action Partnership Haralson County HRDC will assist with the Spring Garden Program for income eligible, age 55 and older. Please call on or after April 12 for appointment. You must bring proof of income and social security cards for all household members. For appointment or more information call 770-646-3845.

April Book Bunch

Children’s Story Time at the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. For information about topics for each week or other information call 770-646-3369.

American Thread Get Together

American Thread will meet for their get together from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Jacks in Tallapoosa, Ga.