MARCH 2022
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!
Marvel Trivia
Tuesday, March 15th 2022 // 7pm at Red Top Brewhouse
Come play along to Marvel Trivia! We have tons of fun prizes.
Story Time Wednesdays
Wednesday, March 16th 2022 // 10:30am at The Avenue West Cobb
Join us and other preschoolers for story time and a craft with Mrs. LeeAnna every Wednesday! We meet at Local Realty Suite 710.
St. Paddy’s Crawl
Thursday, March 17th 2022 // 4pm – 8pm at The Avenue West Cobb
St. Patrick’s Day Food + Beverage Crawl! Complimentary pedal tours, dining and shopping specials, and 360 photo booth experience!
St. Patty’s Murder Mystery
Friday, March 18th 2022 // 7pm – 10pm at Broken Anchor Winery
Murder me, I’m Irish! Murder Mystery Dinner is $35. Choose your role from our website!
National Quilting Day – Quilting Bee
Saturday, March 19th 2022 // 10am – 3pm at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
National Quilting Day is March 19th! Join us for an old-fashioned quilting bee. We will be quilting a quilt in the museum for our 1853 era cabin. Everyone is welcome to participate. Come enjoy this time-honored tradition. $3-$6. 770-443-7850
Hope & Hot Rods Cruise-In
Saturday, March 19th 2022 // 10am – 1pm at Hope Church Dallas
Shine ‘em up and show them off! Bring your classic, custom rod, muscle car, truck, jeep, or antique to Hope Church! Along with beautiful and unique cars, there will be vendors to shop, food to enjoy and lots of fun. No charge to park or sign up needed, but donations will be accepted.
Live Music by Chad Patterson!
Saturday, March 19th 2022 // 7pm at Broken Anchor Winery
Come enjoy this free show by Chad Patterson!
Paint and Sip
Sunday, March 20th 2022 // 2pm at Red Top Brewhouse
Join us for an afternoon of painting and sipping along with Amber. All of your supplies and a drink is included with your ticket. Register online!
80s Night Name That Tune
Wednesday, March 23rd 2022 // 7pm at Red Top Brewhouse
Come play name that tune to win some fabulous prizes!
Georgia Food + Wine Festival
Thursday, March 24th – Sunday, March 27th 2022 // Jim R. Miller Park – Marietta
A variety of events for all taste buds going all weekend! Sunday Funday will be a budget-friendly and family-friendly day, with Kids Zone, VIP Lounge Oyster Roast, live music and more. Come savor the flavors!
Yoga Class!
Thursday, March 24th 2022 // 6pm – 7pm at The Avenue West Cobb
Come join us on Thursdays for a complimentary yoga class! Special swag bags will be given and a raffle of gift cards at each class! This will be an all-levels beginner friendly practice. Please bring your yoga mat, water and a friend to Suite 380. Reserve your spot!
Homestead Cooking 1860’s
Saturday, March 26th 2022 // 10am – 2pm at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
What was it like to have a meal in an 1860’s homestead? Our living history specialists will prepare various dishes for public viewing. $3-$6. 770-443-7850.
Bubbles & Brews Escape Room
Saturday, March 26th 2022 // 10am – 10pm at Broken Anchor Winery
A fun and FREE Escape Room all day long! Please visit brokenanchorwine.com to RSVP your time.
Kite Day
Saturday, March 26th 2022 // 11am – 2pm at White Oak Park
Join us as we celebrate Spring at White Oak Park! Bring a kite, get ready for an afternoon of family fun! We will have spring crafts, games, and of course, kite flying! Awards will be given out for youngest and oldest flyer and for most unique handmade kite that flies!
Craft Market
Saturday, March 26th 2022 // 11am – 4pm at Red Top Brewhouse
Enjoy crafts from our wonderful vendors! Interested in being a vendor yourself? Register on our website!
The GlowBand – Experience The Eagles
Saturday, March 26th 2022 // 7pm at The Dallas Theater
The GlowBand’s 8 incredible performers bring us their featured show, Experience the Eagles, a non-stop tour of the Eagles’ top hits from late 70’s through the 90’s. A breathtaking, absolutely note-perfect reproduction of the quintessential “Eagles” Sound. You don’t want to miss this sure sellout!
Disney Trivia!
Tuesday, March 29th 2022 // 7pm at Red Top Brewhouse
Come play along to test your knowledge of your favorite Disney movies and characters. We’ll even have some fun prizes!
Ultimate Oldies Rock and Roll Show
Saturday, April 2nd 2022 // 7pm at Grand Theatre – Cartersville
The Ultimate Oldies is a fun and exciting blast from the past that takes you back to the early days of rock and roll, classic country, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and more! Tickets available online.
Acworth Art Fest
Saturday, April 2nd – Sunday, April 3rd 2022 // in Downtown Acworth
The Acworth Art Fest is a true celebration of whimsical and vibrant art in the springtime! The historic Main Street is a delightful backdrop for 100 whimsical and talented artisans from around the country. Paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, and more! There will be food from Acworth’s own eateries as well. Don’t miss it!
Fairy Habitat Workshop
Friday, April 8th 2022 // 10am – 12pm at Lost Mountain Park
Our youngest environmental stewards will have a chance to use natural materials collected from along the trail to create shelters for fairies and other small creatures. All attending, regardless of age, must register. Maximum of 3 tickets per registration.
Acworth Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 8th 2022 // 6pm – 8:30pm at Acworth Sports Complex
The City of Acworth and Freedom Church invite your family to participate in the return of the Acworth Egg Hunt! The event will take place on the Acworth Sports Complex baseball fields. Egg hunts are timed, and gates will open at 6pm.
Soldier’s Life
Saturday, April 9th 2022 // 10am – 2pm at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
Federal Infantry impression, featuring the Kennesaw Mountain Camp #3 Sons of Union Veterans, Civil War. $3-$6. 770-443-7850.
Spring Fling!
Saturday, April 9th 2022 // 12pm – 3pm at Abney Elementary School
Join RealLife Church at Abney Elementary! Food trucks, egg hunt, crafts and inflatables!
Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 9th 2022 // 6:30pm – 9pm at Greys Mill Park
New Season Church is throwing the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Paulding County! 25,000 eggs for the whole family! Enjoy hunts for all ages, food trucks, inflatables, and maybe even a visit from the Easter Bunny! You won’t want to miss this!
Spring Festival
Saturday, April 16th 2022 // 10am – 1pm at The Avenue West Cobb
Come join us at the Avenue West Cobb for the annual Spring Festival! Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy an easter egg hunt, get your face painted, eat some yummy food and jump in inflatables!
Springtime at the Cabin
Saturday, April 16th 2022 // 10am – 3pm at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
Explore both chores and games of the 1860s. Learn an important skill – sewing on buttons! $3-$6. 770-443-7850.
Joe Grandsden Quartet
Friday, April 22nd 2022 // 7:30pm at Dallas Theater
Local favorite Joe Grandsden is back at the Dallas Theater! Whether it’s a concert stage or ballroom dancing, Joe Grandsden delivers an evening of unparalleled entertainment. The Joe Gransden Quartet brings to the stage all the songs you’ve known and loved.
Dallas City Fest
Saturday, April 23rd 2022 // Main Street Dallas
Join us for the 2022 City Fest in Dallas! The day starts off with the 5K Race for a Cure, followed by festivities along Main Street, featuring Food Trucks and Vendor, and finishing the day with a free concert! 5K begins at 8am and Concert begins at 6pm.
Local Earth Day
Saturday, April 23rd 2022 // 9am – 12pm at The Avenue West Cobb
Secured document shredding, dumpster & electronics recycling! No plants, furniture, or tires will be taken. Drop off location is the rear of the parking lot in front of Ted’s Montana Grill. RSVP online!
Live at Logan Farm Park
Saturday, April 23rd 2022 // 5pm – 10pm at Logan Farm Park Acworth
The Acworth Arts Alliance and Acworth Art House’s annual fundraiser! Live at Logan Farm Park will feature music from The Weekend Getaway Band. Music begins at 7pm.
Ohio 125th Drill and Encampment
Sunday, May 1st 2022 // 9am – 1pm at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
The Ohio 125th Infantry Regiment will encamp at our historic wheat field on this weekend. They will be demonstrating tactical drills and firing black powder rifles. “Camp Life” will also include campfire cooking, music, and other chores that were tasked of the Federal Soldier during the Civil War. $3-$6. 770-443-7850.
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