JULY 2021
COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing – Paulding County Health Department
Open to all Georgians; 451 Jimmy Campbell Parkway, Dallas. Be aware traffic for the Silver Comet Trail and Paulding Chamber. Questions? 770-443-7881
Rent Out The Dallas Theater!
The Dallas Theater is available to rent for a private family movie night! Grab your family and/or your closest friends, bring a few snacks and your favorite Blu-Ray or DVD and watch it on the BIG screen!
Dallas Invitational Patriotic Parade
Saturday, July 3rd 2021 // 10am-4pm on Main Street – Downtown Dallas
Parade at 10am, followed by the Dallas City Fest. Festivities, vendors and activities will continue until 4pm.
City of Marietta’s Fourth in the Park Celebration
Saturday, July 3rd 2021 // 10am-9pm in Historic Marietta Square
The city of Marietta’s Fourth in the Park celebration begins Saturday, July 3rd 2021 at 10am and includes a parade, free live concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games, and a firework finale.
Salute to America
Saturday, July 3rd 2021 // 6pm-10pm in Downtown Kennesaw
City of Kennesaw’s Independence Day celebration of freedom, music and fireworks is one of the biggest and best in North Georgia! Salute to America will feature two stages of live music, festive street entertainment, food vendors and plenty of family-friendly activities.
Love the Lake Festival
Sunday, July 4th 2021 // 10am-5pm. at Cauble Park
Spend your 4th of July on Lake Acworth! Complete with over 200 arts and crafts booths filled with exhibitors displaying and selling their wares, 15 food booths and children’s activities.
Cruise-In American Legion Riders Post 111
Saturday, June 5th 2021 // 2pm-5pm
No entry fee and trophies awarded. Food, music, 50/50 drawing, raffle, giveaways, and other fun prizes. For additional information, call 770-445-2759. 2587 Scoggins Road, Dallas.
Mickey Gilley
Saturday, June 5th 2021 // 7:30pm at Mill Town Music Hall
High quality performance with classic songs! For more information and tickets visit milltownmusichall.com
Rickey Skaggs
Thursday, June 10th 2021 // 7:30pm at Mill Town Music Hall
A life full of music on full display! For more information and tickets visit milltownmusichall.com
Confederate Army Camp Life 1864
Saturday, June 12th – Sunday, June 13th 2021 // 10am-2am at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
Come see what camp life was like for Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Pickett’s Mill. There will be drills and Black Powder rifle demonstrations. $3-$6. 770-443-7850
3rd Annual Ride for Paulding County Foster Kids
Saturday, June 12th 2021 // 12:30pm
Registration at Hiram Station from 11am – 12pm. Kickstands up at 12L30pm, making stops around the community before ending back at Hiram Station at 5pm. Single riders $20, Double riders $30. Live music, raffles, and auctions!
Block Party + Car Show!
Saturday, June 12th 2021 // 4pm-10pm
Downtown Dallas presents an Eagles Tribute Band – Nashville Yacht Club Band! dallasga.gov
Sister Hazel LIVE
Saturday, June 12th 2021 // 8pm at The Mill Amphitheater
Free concert! Reserved seating is available online.
Star Spangled Frana Art Contest
Monday, June 14th 2021
Help us celebrate our city’s patriotism by decorating your very own wooden star to be displayed at Frana Brown Park. We supply the star; you supply the creativity! Stars will be on display on the fencing of Frana Brown Park June 30 through August 1. Applications due by Monday, June 14th. For further information, please contact Jessy Patterson at jpatterson@acworth.org.
Food Truck Friday!
Friday, June 18th 2021 // 6pm-10pm in Downtown Dallas
Bring your lawn chairs and your appetite! Presented by the City of Dallas & Dallas Merchants. No coolers, please.
Jurassic Parks and Rex
Friday, June 18th 2021 // 7pm at Logan Farm Park
Dinosaur lovers of all ages are invited to an outdoor screening of the timeless classic Jurassic Park! Festivities will open at 7:00 pm and the movie will begin at dusk. Mouthwatering concessions and adult beverages will be available for purchase from Red Top Brewhouse.
Wood Works!
Saturday, June 19th 2021 // 10am-2pm at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
Our volunteer experts will demonstrate woodworking as it was during the 1860’s. $3-$6. 770-443-7850
Sonic the Hedgehog Family Movie Night
Thursday, June 24th 2021 // 8pm at Thurman Springs Park
Join the city of Powder Springs for a FREE showing of Sonic the Hedgehog! Movie starts at 8:55pm.
City of Hiram’s Red White & BOOM!
Saturday, June 26th 2021 // 6pm-9pm at Ben Hill Strickland Park
Kids activities, food vendors, and a band! Fireworks begin at 9:30pm. Shuttle will be provided from Hiram Elementary and 76 Seaboard Street.
COME BACK AND VISIT US JULY 1st FOR MORE EVENTS!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
CareLink of NW GA
We are looking for front office, nursing, and physician volunteers on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
CareLink of NW GA is a non-profit medical clinic in Dallas serving Paulding County residents ages 18-65 who are uninsured. Please contact Michelle Wigley, Volunteer Coordinator, wigleymichelle@yahoo.com or 404-797-6441 if interested.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Paulding
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Paulding seeks volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Juvenile Court. Learn how you can help a child in foster care find a safe, permanent home. Email rlundy@casapaulding.org or call 770-505-0065.
casapaulding.org
CAYA Reconciliation Ministries
CAYA Reconciliation Ministries shows God’s love by reaching out to feed and clothe those who are physically and spiritually in need, welcome the stranger and visit the sick.
cayaministries.com
Family Alliance of Paulding
Promoting activities that enrich the lives of families by providing community advocacy, education, and vital social services for individual development.
familyallianceofpaulding.org
Helping Hands of Paulding
Pantry Volunteer, Case Managers, Store Pick-Up, Back up Truck Driver, Clothing Center Volunteer, Fundraiser Volunteer and Grant Writer. Questions? 770-443-1230
Keep Paulding Beautiful
Help us create a clean environment in which to live, work, and play.
keeppauldingbeautiful.org
Manna Food Ministry – Feed the Hungry
Offering affordable, pre-packaged, high quality nutritious food boxes. Questions? 678-310-9660. Major credit cards accepted. 460 S. Johnston Drive Dallas, 30132
Paulding County Animal Control Donation
Shelves are low on dry food for SMALL BREED dogs, or small/mini bite sized food. There is also a need for GRAIN FREE dry dog food. Donations can be sent to:
Paulding County Animal Control
779 Industrial Blvd North
Dallas, GA 30132Amazon or Chewy.com orders are accepted. Questions? 770-445-1511
The shelter can also assist if you need food for your dog or cat.
ONGOING MONTHLY EVENTS:
Battlefield Tours – Pickett’s Mill Battlefield
Every Saturday // 10am
Walk in the footsteps and learn the stories of the brave men who fought on this battlefield on May 27, 1864. Questions? 770-443-7850
Dallas Rotary Club at Rodney’s
Every Thursday // 7:50 networking, 8am meeting
Questions? dallasrotaryga.org
Grief Share Support Group at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Classes offered every few weeks. Contact them for dates and time. 678-435-5951
Nature Hike – Pickett’s Mill Battlefield
Every Saturday – 1pm
Learn about the native plants and animals on this short hike. Questions? 770-443-7850
Paulding County Beekeepers Club
2nd Thursday of the month // 7pm at Dallas Primitive Baptist Church
222 Legion Road, Dallas or follow on Facebook at Paulding County Beekeepers! Questions? Call Sue McCleary at 678-310-7305.
Paulding County Singles Ages 50 and Over
2nd Tuesday of the month // 6pm at Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant, Hiram
Paulding Singles 50 and Over on Facebook or call Phyllis Coble at 678-247-6499.
Paulding County Writers’ Guild Meeting
2nd and 4th Tuesdays // 7pm – 9pm
Call 770-943-0571 or check pcwgga.com/calendar for meeting info.
Paulding Literacy Council Programs
Learn more by calling 770-974-5531.
- Become an adult reading tutor – tutors needed; training provided.
- Learn and improve your reading skills – tutoring sessions for Paulding residents.
- English classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. To register call 770-443-1660.
- Class instruction for GED. To register call 770-443-1660.
Paulding Photography Club – Downtown Dallas
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month // 7pm
Meetings are held at 122 Main Street, Dallas. Monthly competitions, field trips, etc. For more information visit: Paulding Photography Club.
Peach Fuzz Fiber Guild Meetings at Treasure Hunt Antique Mall
MONTHLY – Saturdays // 11am – 1pm & WEEKLY – Fridays // 1pm – 3pm
Spinning, Knitting, Crochet, Weaving, Sewing, and more! 678-398-9195