Bates-Patterson reunion

The Bates-Patterson family reunion will be Sunday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Poplar Springs Primitive Baptist Church on Smithfield Road, north of Bowdon. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. For information call Donnie Bates at 770-834-8376.

Buchanan Farmer’s Market

Vendors and shoppers are welcome to the Buchanan Farmer’s Market every Thursday through the fall from 7 a.m. to noon. There is a $5 fee for vendors to cover advertising costs. Fresh and locally grown produce will be available, as well as concessions, at the Buchanan Methodist Church parking lot, on the corner of Georgia Highway 120 and U.S. Highway 27. For more information, call Karren Higgins at 678-644-0743 or Dan Guinn at 404-293-0079.

Haralson County Senior Center

The Haralson County Senior Citizens is taking reservations for an October trip to Branson, Mo. Contact Rhonda at Senior Center in Buchanan 770-646-2029. We would like to have sign ups complete by June 10. The center also hosts Aerobics at 10 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The center plays bingo at 10 a.m. every last Tuesday of the month and is sponsored by Southern Traditions.

Historical Society

The Tallapoosa Historical Society will meet May 18 at 7p.m. It will be a garden picnic at Tommy Allen’s Florist on Head Avenue, weather permitting. In case of rain, they will meet at the Sparrow Chapel. All members are invited. Food will be furnished. For information call 770-574-2482 or 770-574-8415.

BRIDGE Festival

Bremen BRIDGE Festival to Help Combat Drug Usage in West Georgia 5K Race 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.

Cowboy race

An extreme cowboy race will be held May 29 at Possum Snout Arena in Tallapoosa. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and race starts at 10 a.m. $20. There will be adult and junior classes. All proceeds benefit Rachel’s Wish Foundation. For information call 770-574-8104.

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.

Softball tournament

One Pitch Coed softball Tournament will be May 22 at Tallapoosa Ball Park. For more information call 770-375-3859 or 678-699-1129.

Ballroom Dancing

Grab a partner and join us for Dance Classes including Swing, Cha Cha and Rumba on Mondays. Session II will begin June 7 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. for four weeks at Sewell Mill. The cost of the class is $30 per person per session, and the instructor is Debra Cleckler. Register at the Bremen Parks & Recreation Department, 770-537-4222.

Osteoporosis program

“Dinner with a Doctor,” a program on prevention and treatment of osteoporosis will be held at the Temple Senior Center on Rome Street from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on May 13. The cost is $5, which includes a light, calcium-rich meal, the program, screening and handouts. The program features Sharon Baker, BSN, MN, and Dr. Kelvin Burton. To register, call 706-234-8483 or e-mail 8483@comcast.net. Use Paypal at www.infoforwomen.org.

Horsin’Around Fun Show

There will be a Horsin’ Around Fun Show each second Saturday of the month until November at Possum Snout Arena, Hwy. 78, Tallapoosa. Registration is at 4 p.m. There will be adult and junior and open classes. All proceeds will benfit Rachel’s Wish Foundation. For information call 770-574-8104.

Bremen Big Bark Festival

Downtown Bremen is hosting the First annual Bremen Big Bark Festival on May 29. We will be celebrating all creatures big and small. All money raised will go to the Haralson County Animal Shelter. Vendor space is available, contact Kristen 770-537-2331.

Golden Years Club

21st Century Leadership Ekklesia of Jesus Christ will hold registration for their Biblically based senior citizen program, The Golden Years Club, from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. June 14, 313 Mt. Zion Street, Bremen. Programs include informative sessions on breast cancer, prostate cancer, pain management and healthy eating habits. Recreational activities include music, arts and crafts and field trips. The program is directed by the Rev. Will Smith. For more information, call 770-537-9933.

Bremen High School Honors

Bremen High School Honors Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18. Academic awards, perfect attendance, scholarships, and other awards will be presented. All parents and friends are invited to attend. Event location will be announce at a later time.

Tour of Fox Theater

The Buchanan Senior Center will tour the Fox Theater and eat at Mary Mac on May 18. For more information, call Rhonda 770-646-2029.

HCHS 10 Year Reunion

The Class of 2000 10 Year Reunion will be held Aug. 21. The cost is $25 per couple. Checks should be mailed to Misty Redden Price 141 Chestnut St., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 before May 31, if possible. Please include “class reunion” on the check memo. Receipts will be mailed. Location is still being determined at this time. Please contact Misty Redden Price at 770-301-4487 or Shea Strickland 404-272-3475 with any questions. Join the group “HCHS Class of 2000” on facebook.com for updates.

Computer Classes

Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library of Bremen will be holding a Beginning Computer workshop from 7 - 8 p.m., Thurs. May 13. Space is limited so please call 770-537-3937 to register. For more information, log on to www.bremenga.gov/library.

Buchanan-Haralson Library

Buchanan-Haralson Public Library has Children’s Story Time at 4 p.m. each Tuesday. For information about story topic, call 770-646-3369. The Library is also bubbling with excitement for Summer Reading, which begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 1. Sign up today. Delicious 2009 Georgia Pecans and Peanuts are still available at the Library. Prices range from $4.50 to $7 per pound. Proceeds benefit the library.

Food Distribution

Tallatoona Haralson will distribute food from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, on a first come first serve basis, while quantities last at the End Time Warriors For Christ on Carrollton St. in Buchanan (go around back). To pick up food for someone else you must have a permission note from that person with their name, street address, household income and household size. You must be resident of Haralson Co. For more info., call 770-646-3845.

Bremen Middle University

On May 20 and 21, Bremen Middle School will open its doors to provide an opportunity for community members to share their skills with students. If you have an interesting hobby, talent, or business, please contact Kiley Thompson at 770-537-4874.

Rabies Clinic

Lucky Paws Humane Society will have a rabies clinic, from 1 - 4 p.m., Saturday, May 15, at Buchanan Animal Shelter. The cost for each vaccine will be $10. Dr. Jonathan Hatchett DVM.

BHS Presents The Wizard of Oz

Bremen High School presents The Wizard of Oz Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, at The University of West Georgia’s Townsend Center. Friday show is 7:30. Saturday shows are 2:30 and 7:30. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students through college. Tickets are available online at www.bremencs.com on the Bremen High School page or call 770-537-4914. Tickets will be sold at the box office if seats are still available.

BRIDGE Fest “Singing Idol”

Crooners and rockers alike will have the opportunity to take center stage and vie for the opportunity to perform live during the Bremen BRIDGE Festival to be held Saturday, May 15. Vocally inclined residents throughout the West Georgia area are encouraged to compete in the festival’s first Bremen Idol Competition. The selected top talent will receive a $500 cash prize and the opportunity to sing on stage that night with West Georgia-based Ghost Town Band. In addition to the grand prize winner, there will be a second and third place winner. Rules and applications can be found online at www.bremenbridgefest.com. The Festivals proceeds are used to help in the fight against drug abuse in West Ga. Details about the day’s activities are also available online and you can join us on Facebook-BRIDGE.

Fair On The Square

Fair on the Square, normally scheduled the third Saturday in May will be re-scheduled due to construction work being done at the Historic Courthouse. We hope to have a summer party and fair to celebrate the completion of the Streetscape Project. All Fair vendors will get a letter and a refund if they have registered. Please join us later in the summer.

Parrish Family Reunion

Parrish Family reunion, Sunday, May 30, at Helton Helen Park Pavilion. Relatives and friends of Lou Emma Parrish, Gordon Parrish, Andrew Parrish, and D.O. “Will” Parrish are invited. Bring cover dish. Lunch will be served at 12:30. For more information 770-574-7966 James Parrish.

Summer Reading

Make A Splash at the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library this summer. Children’s summer reading program each Tuesday in June. Receive a free summer starter pack. The first 100 to sign up receive a free book. Prizes and oceans of fun. Cool weekly programs. Call for details 770-646-3369.

Soccer Tryouts

U8yr-U12yr Soccer Tryouts for the West Georgia Futbol Club will be June 1 - 4. For more information visit www.westgafc.com.

Book Club

The Tallapoosa lunch bunch book club will meet at 1 p.m. June 1 in the Tallapoosa Library reading room to discuss “The Appeal” by John Grisham. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month in the library. New members are welcome. For info call Karen at 770-574-3124.

Dance & Twirl Camp

The Bremen High School Colorguard and Majorettes will sponsor a Dance and Twirl Camp from 9 a.m. to noon June 21 - 25 at the Bremen High School Gym for ages 4 years through Middle School. Cost: $40 per child (includes T-shirt) For more info and registration forms: visit Bremen High School Web site and click on “Student Life/Band Boosters” or call: 678-701-7119. Registration forms due Friday, May 28.

B.H.S. Honors Night

Bremen High School Honors Night will be held on Tuesday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Holly Church. Academic awards, perfect attendance, scholarships, and other awards for ninth through twelfth grades will be presented. All parents and friends are invited to attend. BHS Honors Night could be moved to Tuesday, May 25, pending the outcome of Round No. 2 of the Blue Devils State Baseball Playoffs this week.

Winner’s Baseball Camp

Camp Coordinator, Coach Mark Clark, Head Varsity Baseball Coach of Bremen High School announces Baseball Camp from 9 to 11:30 a.m., June 21 - 24, for the 6 - 12-year-olds. Each child will be grouped according to age. Camp location will be at the Bremen Recreation Field. For more information and forms call 770-537-4472 or 678-850-1983.

Robinson / Howard Reunion

The annual Robinson / Howard family reunion will be taking place at John Tanner State Park at 1 p.m. pavilion no. 3, Sun. May 30. Parking $5 and donation of $5 to help with cost. Bring food, drinks, ice, instruments, pictures, swim suits, bikes, and any other fun ideas. Any questions call Felicia Bryant 770-834-6737 or Heather Camp 678-878-8688.

Fundraiser

The Georgia Council of the Blind is hosting a gospel / bluegrass free concert featuring The Chatahoochee Pickers starting at 11a.m. Saturday, May 15. This will be held at Carrollton Recreation Park-East. Everyone welcome.

Williams - Hutcheson Reunion

Family and friends are invited to attend the annual reunion of the descendants of John T., Nancy Jane and Josie Hutcheson; Berry and Nancy Jane Williams; Lera Hutcheson Williams and G.F. Williams. It will be held at Helton Howland Park on Hwy 78, Tallapoosa, Ga., on Saturday, June 12, at noon. Family, bring a covered dish if you like. For more information call Lanette at 770-574-8596 (e-mail: lejela@aol.com or Sandra Mosely at 770-574-7261.

Northwest GA Regional Commission

Butch Jones, Chairman of the Workforce Investment Board, announces a meeting at noon, Wed. May 19. Jerry Garland, Chairman of the consortia, announces a meeting at 11 a.m. Wed. May 19. Angie Douglas, Chairman of the Youth Council, announces a meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wed. May 19. Dan Penland, Chairman of the Proposal Review Committee, announces a meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wed. May 19. All the above meetings will be held at the Calhoun Convention Center, Calhoun, Ga.