WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
The Puryear Detachment of the Marine Corps League is holding a Family Day from noon until 3 p.m. today at the American Legion farm, 500 Jones Bend Road. There is no charge and all area Marines — whether active duty, reserve or discharged — and their families are invited. The farm includes a large pond, and those attending are invited to bring fishing gear. Lawn chairs also will be needed. Award-winning grill master Terry Meadows, a retired Navy chief petty officer and chef, will prepare a meal of barbecue chicken, hamburgers and hot dogs. For more information call Charles Graves at 706-346-0181.
PAC — Parents of Autistic Children of Northwest Georgia — will sponsor an autism awareness walk today at 10 a.m. starting at the Town Green and ending with a light lunch at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 101 E. Fourth Ave. For more information call Sherry Jenkins at 706-528-2908.
The Pepperell Class of 1957 will celebrate its 60th reunion today at 4 p.m. Call Frances at 706-2339120 for more information.
There is a free tax service being offered by the AARP at the RomeFloyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway, today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Monday from 1-4 p.m. Those participating should bring a copy of last year’s return and all papers related to income for 2016. A photo ID for taxpayers and Social Security cards for all on the return are required. For more information call local coordinator Gordon Leiter at 706-234-0931.