COMMUNITY EVENTS
They will perform a unique repertoire of original music and arrangements of jazz, traditional and classical standards specifically written by Vojislav for the duo.
Floyd County Schools will hold an Armuchee area community meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Armuchee High School auditorium. It’s a discussion of plans to renovate the school in four phases with funding earmarked in the ELOST, education local option sales tax.
The Georgia Department of Corrections will be hosting a hiring event at Rome Goodwill, 154 Hicks Drive, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be onsite interviews, PT, and Accuplacer testing. Eligible candidates will receive a hiring package on the same day. For more information about what to bring and how to dress, visit www.GDCJobs.com.
WEDNESDAY
In celebration of Black History Month, Berry College will host an African American Read-In at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Krannert Center. Community members and students will have the opportunity to read poems, short stories and other literary works by African American authors.
Films from the Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, Colorado, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Berry College McAllister Auditorium. The culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.
THURSDAY Lavender Mountain Quilt Guild will meet Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. A demo on wood applique will be presented. Beginners are welcome. For more information call Jean Bray at 706-844-3032.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. in the Barron Room of the Rome-Floyd County Library, 225 Riverside Parkway. The meeting is public.
An award-winning pianist will perform a classical style concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the newly renovated Bell Recital Hall in the Ford Auditorium.
Kevin T. Chance, assistant professor of piano and keyboard area coordinator at the University of Alabama, is a member of the Music Teachers National Association Exchange. Berry Associate Professor of Music Kris Carlisle is hosting Chance.
FRIDAY
The Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway, will host a social dance on Friday, Feb. 21. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Dance lessons will be from 7-7:30 p.m. Dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $5/person. Attire is casual. Bring an appetizer and/or dessert to share. Call 706-766-6842 with any questions.
SATURDAY
The Friends of the Library will launch their an