EUHARLEE MARKET -- A farmers' and artisans' market is being held every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse on 100 Covered Bridge Road in Euharlee and occur every Friday through December. For more information, contact Alex Austin at 770-856-1967 or doodlingbug2004@yahoo.com.
'CHI-FIT' -- Sue Hopkins from Etowah Valley Yoga will lead attendees through gentle motions during weekly sessions at the Cartersville Public Library Tuesdays through July 22, from 10 to 10:40 a.m.
RECIPE SWAP - PARTY FOODS -- Have a great party recipe? Bring it along with samples to share in the recipe swap at the Adairsville Public Library Thursday, July 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
SALEM WITCHCRAFT TRIALS -- "READiscover" American history with a discussion on this topic at the Cartersville Public Library Thursday, July 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
ADAIRSVILLE CELEBRATES -- The Adairsville concert, art exhibit opening and street dedication is set this Friday. Sidewalk sales; Hometown USA Art Exhibit opening reception featuring local and emerging artists in all mediums; dedication and co-naming of Main Street in honor of fallen U.S. Marine Seth Sharp; Three Minutes to Fame concert to benefit Flowering Branch Children's Shelter. July 2, shopping all day, 6 p.m. street dedication, 6 to 9 p.m. art exhibit reception, 7 to 9 p.m. concert. In Adairsville's Historic Downtown Public Square. Free; donations of money and supplies, such as paper products, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies taken at Arts on the Square. For information call 770-773-3628.
ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY -- Classes take place at Heritage Baptist Church in Cartersville on the first and third Fridays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Learn a style danced both in the ballrooms and barns of Scotland. No experience required. No partner required. Wear flat, soft shoes and comfortable clothes. First class is free, after that classes are $3 per person per class. Contact Susan Tumlin at 770-386-3656 or Rhonda Raye at scottishcountrydance@gmail.com before attending your first class in case of a schedule change.
STARS, STRIPES AND CARTERSVILLE -- parade and fireworks set for Saturday. Parade at 9 a.m., daylong festivities -- arts and crafts, children's activities, food vendors and live entertainment -- beginning at 10 a.m. at Dellinger Park and fireworks after dark. The parade, festival and fireworks are presented by the Cartersville Optimist Club in conjunction with WBHF radio and sponsored by GB&T, Georgia Bank and Trust, with the parade expected to draw about 7,000 spectators to downtown Cartersville. Parade entries are still being accepted. The deadline for individuals and groups to enter the parade is July 1 and cost per entry is $30. Contact Bronson at 770-386-1450 to register. For information on securing vending and craft booths at Dellinger Park, call Bruce Lindler 770-387-1485.
RELAY FOR LIFE -- Relay committee meetings, all on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., all at the City Loft, are scheduled: July 6, July 27, and Aug. 10. Relay team meetings are scheduled as follows: Thursdays, July 8 and July 29 at 7:30 a.m. at H&R Block or at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center; Thursday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. at Dellinger Park; and Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Unity National Bank.
MOVIE AT LIBRARY -- The R-rated "The Book of Eli" will be screened for free at the Cartersville Public Library Tuesday, July 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
'TRAVEL DESTINATION: HAWAII' -- "READiscover" our 50th state at the Emmie Nelson Public Library in Euharlee Tuesday, July 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
MAHJONG IN THE AFTERNOON -- Starting in July, come play Mahjong on the first Wednesday of the month (July 7) at the Cartersville Public Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Basic knowledge of the game is required.
BATTLE OF ALLATOONA -- Larry Stephens, author of "Hold the Fort ... I am Coming," will discuss an important part of Civil War and local history at the Cartersville Public Library Wednesday, July 7, from 7 to 8 p.m.
BROWN BAG LUNCH AND MYSTERY BOOK CHAT -- International mystery authors is the theme of the Thursday, July 8 session, which will run from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cartersville Public Library.
FRIDAY BINGO -- Play bingo at the Emmie Nelson Public Library in Euharlee Friday, July 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Have fun, meet new people and win prizes at this library event.
BEAD JEWELRY MAKING -- Learn a new beading technique while making a trendy, nature-inspired necklace at the Cartersville Public Library Friday, July 9, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. $5 materials fee due with registration.
MOVIE AT LIBRARY -- The classic movie "On the Waterfront" will be screened at the Cartersville Public Library Saturday, July 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.
MONDAY BINGO -- The Cartersville Public Library will host bingo on Monday, July 12, from 2 to 3 p.m.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT -- Bring your family to play board games and "READiscover" summer family fun at the Emmie Nelson Public Library in Euharlee Tuesday, July 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
EARLY SUMMER VEGETABLE AND PLANT SWAP -- Bring some small plants and/or vegetables to swap with others at the Adairsville Public Library Thursday, July 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
'THE FOOD OF LOWCOUNTRY' -- Author Joe Dabney reveals the secrets of one of the most mysterious, romantic regions of the South in "The Food, Folklore and Art of Lowcountry Cooking" at the Cartersville Public Library Thursday, July 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
FIREFLY NIGHTS -- In the summer of 2009, Barnsley Gardens Resort (www.barnsleyresort.com) created a fun new summer event named Firefly Nights. It will continue Saturday, July 17, this year. This monthly event includes dancing under the stars, live romantic music, and cocktails in the Ruins. The event is free of charge. There will be a cash bar for beverages.
RECIPE SWAP - POT LUCK -- Bring your favorite recipe along with samples to share at the Emmie Nelson Public Library in Euharlee Tuesday, July 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
BOOK CHAT -- Richard Russo's "The Old Cape Magic" will be discussed at the Cartersville Public Library Tuesday, July 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES -- Play this game at the Adairsville Public Library Wednesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. No experience necessary; those who do not know how to play can learn at the session.
'FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING' -- Stocks, bonds, mutual funds and more will be discussed by Chuck Simpson of Edward Jones Investments at the Cartersville Public Library Thursday, July 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
MURDER MYSTERY -- Join in the fun and try to figure out "whodunit" in the mystery "Next of Kin" at the Cartersville Public Library Friday, July 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. Roles available to participate or attendees can just watch and try to guess the murderer. Dinner will be potluck.
ANIMECON -- The Cartersville Public Library will hold its third-annual "AnimeCon" Saturday, July 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event for teens and adults will feature a cosplay fashion show, anime screenings, an art contest and a video game tournament.
DREAM WEAVERS -- The monthly meeting of yarn enthusiasts will be held Thursday, July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cartersville Public Library. Attendees should bring their own supplies.
'TAILGATING WITH THE ETOWAH SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION' -- This fundraising event will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at Taylor's Lake and will feature barbecue and drinks. Special guests will be Wes Durham, sportscaster for Georgia Tech and the Atlanta Falcons; Georgia Bulldogs sportscaster Loran Smith and "Mr. College Football" Tony Barnhart. The event also will feature a live and silent auction of signed footballs, baseballs and jerseys from sports notables such as Nick Saban, Mark Richt, Paul Johnson and Hank Aaron. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children under 18, and are available at the Etowah Scholarship Foundation, WBHF Radio or Holt's Pharmacy. For more information, call 770-382-1757.
RELAY FOR LIFE -- Bartow County's Relay for Life event will be Friday, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Sept. 11, at Dellinger Park in Cartersville. Along with entertainment throughout the night, Friday's festivities will include be a survivor's reception from 5 to 7 p.m.; opening ceremony and survivor's lap and caregivers' lap at 7 p.m.; and a luminary service at 9:30 p.m. The event will wrap up Saturday at 9 a.m. with the closing ceremonies. The event's proceeds will go toward the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.BartowRelayForLife.org.
The What's Going On calendar runs Sundays and occasionally during the week as space permits. To submit an item for this calendar, please e-mail joe.hiett@daily-tribune.com. Items should be sent at least two weeks before the event will occur. For more information, call Joe at 770-382-4548 after 5 p.m.