Polar Plunge
Plans are firming up for Advocates for Children’s Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 11 at 10 a.m.!
Organized and sponsored by Georgia Power’s Plant Bowen, and co-sponsored by Strategic Contract Resources, this COOL fundraiser will warm your heart, but probably not your nose and toes. A number of local celebrities have already committed to be part of the fun, and their friends and coworkers are raising money to see them jump. They include Ladonna Jordan, Principal Ken McKenzie, Coach Frank Barden, Susan Simonton, Rev. Mike Morgan, and many more. Come out to the pool at Dellinger Park and cheer them on, or plan to jump yourself—you don’t need to be a celebrity to be part of the fun.
Quacky will be there, and rumor has it there will also be a Penguin in the audience as well.
Jumpers need to raise a minimum of $100 for the “privilege” of jumping ($50 for students).
Challenge your friends or teammates to join you, or “pool” your funds to make your boss do the jumping.
The prizes: Prizes will be given for the Best Costume, Best Jump, and Most Money raised. The only rule is “No Wetsuits and No Birthday Suits!” Everyone who jumps will receive a commemorative beach towel.
Registration forms may be found at AdvoChild.org, and registrations will be accepted at Flowering Branch Children’s Shelter on Thursday,
February 9 from 4-7 p.m. On-site registration will also be available at the event.
All proceeds support the many Child Abuse prevention and support programs of Advocates for Children, including Flowering Branch Shelter, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Rainbows, A Better Way Children’s Advocacy Center, First Steps, TransParenting, Safe Place and the Family Visitation/ Parenting program.
Visit the AdvoChild.org or call 770-387-1143 for more information.
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Valentine's Day with the Etowah Jazz Society
The Etowah Jazz Society performs "Love Songs from the Movies" on Tuesday night, February 14 at 7:00 pm. This big band concert will be at the Grand Theatre in Cartersville, GA. Tickets are $18 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter. For tickets call 770-386-7343.
Location: The Grand Theatre in Cartersville, GA
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 pm
Contact Name: The Grand Theatre
Contact Information: 770-386-7343; www.thegrandtheatre.org
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Darlington's Fine Arts Dept present "Crazy for You"
Darlington’s fine arts department will present the Broadway classic “Crazy for You" Feb. 24-26 at Rome City Auditorium. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday’s show will be at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at Kroger, Traditions of Rome and Darlington School's reception desks, or they may be purchased at the door. Reserved seats are $15 and must be purchased online at www.darlingtonschool.org/musical.
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Leprechaun-a-thon 5K & 2 Mile Health Walk
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering for the first annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and 2 Mile Health Walk to be held on Saint Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, 2012.
The 5K race is USATF Certified and will be chip timed by the presenting sponsor, Harbin Clinic Sports Health Foundation. The race/walk will start outside Barron Stadium and wind through historic downtown Rome and along Heritage Park trail. Participants will finish with a victory lap inside Barron Stadium where the finish line will be broadcast on the scoreboard big screen.
Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place males and females in fifteen age groups as well as male and female masters and grandmasters. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes will be awarded for most festive attire as well as best dressed group.
Registration for the 5K is $20 and the 2 Mile Health Walk is $15. Groups of 10 or more can register for the 5K for $15 per person. Race day registration for both the 5K & Health Walk is $25. The 5K will start at 9:00 AM and the health walk will start at 9:30 AM. Pre-registration is open now through March 15. All pre-registered runners/walkers are guaranteed a t-shirt. All participants will receive an armband for discounts at participating downtown restaurants and stores to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Event proceeds will benefit local recreational programs and services.
Register and get race details, including course map, at rfpra.com or at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority at 1 Shorter Avenue. For more information call 706-291-0766.
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