Bartow County Georgia’s Children need your help. Sign up today to be a CASA volunteer

Bartow’s Children Need Your Help! CASA Training to Start January 22nd “Helping an abused or neglected child can be one of the most rewarding forms of volunteerism,” according to new Advocates for Children President Rachel Castillo. “Our Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provide a source of support for children in foster care and are a vital part of the process to move these children to a safe and permanent home.” Beginning Jan. 22, a series of training sessions will prepare new volunteers to evaluate a child’s situation by talking to anyone who knows the child and reporting recommendations in the best interest of the child to a judge. CASA’s are vital to the outcome of children in the foster care system, according to Castillo. The number of foster children is growing in our area, so we are looking for people with “strong communication skills, compassion for children and ability to be objective,” she said. Typically, the Division of Family and Children’s Services caseworkers have such an extensive caseload that their time with each child is limited. CASA volunteers can invest time in investigating, interviewing and researching what and who will best serve the children. “CASA volunteers are the support and the voice for the children we serve,” Castillo explained. Abused or neglected children can have multiple DFCS case managers and even multiple foster family placements.  The one constant and stable presence in their lives is their CASA volunteers. “It’s a priceless relationship.” The qualifications are simple. In addition to a deep compassion for children, volunteers must be 21 or older and undergo a background check. In addition, a 40-hour training program prepares prospects for a wide array of situations and guides them in managing the process. Each day, Georgia has an average of 33 confirmed cases of child abuse. That devastating figure is indicative of a broad-spectrum problem that stems from drug and alcohol abuse, anger, a family history of abuse and other issues. CASA volunteers can help children navigate the foster system to find safe, stable and permanent homes. The training will equip volunteers to help transform the lives of children who need trusted adults. “Becoming a volunteer will definitely change the life of a child,” Castillo said, “but it also changes the life of the volunteer. It’s a wonderful way to enhance your purpose in life.” For details on the training program, call Ava Lipscomb at 770-386-1060 or email ava@advochild.org.

Thanks To Don for doing the United Way of Bartow County 2017 Turkey Trot Photo Show! Please follow link below

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2017 United Way of Bartow County’s annual 5K Turkey Trot.

Please follow the link to enjoy the photo show. Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you next year.

 

http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Yw4Md6Ew

 

Sincerely,

United Way of Bartow County Staff and Volunteers

Ric Mason Memorial Golf Tournament, May 22nd at Barnsley Gardens

Tee up for United Way on the beautiful greens of Barnsley Gardens. All proceeds benefit United Way and 16 local non-profit organizations such as Boys & Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity and The Good Neighbor Shelter.

Contact United Way of Bartow County for more details at 770-386-1677 or visit our website at http://www.bartowliveunited.org for the registration/flier.

Format: 4-player scramble
Scoring: Net score based on 50% of the team’s average handicap
Time: Registration 8:00 am, Tee Time 9:00a.m.

SIGN UP TODAY!!! SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE, information below.

Sponsor packages
Gold Sponsor—$750
• 4 players, including gift, goody bag, lunch, dinner and beverages
• Signage and booth setup at hole of your choice
Silver Sponsor—$500
• 2 players, including gift, goody bag, lunch, dinner and beverages
• Signage and booth setup at one of the holes
Bronze Sponsor—$200
• Signage and booth setup at one of the holes
Sign-Only Sponsor—$100

Early Registration is getting close. REGISTER TODAY for UW’s Annual Turkey Trot Saturday November 19th

Turkey Trot 5K
Saturday November 19, 2016 at 9 am
Walkers are Welcome!
Jogging Strollers are Welcome!
Certified Course!
Come help us celebrate our twelfth year!
Online Registration: http://www.active.com/cartersville-ga/running/distance-running-races/united-way-of-bartow-turkey-trot-5K-2016
Mail in Registration: Send this completed form to: United Way of Bartow County, PO Box 1264, Cartersville, GA 30120
Start and Finish: Cartersville Soccer Complex (behind Cartersville Middle School), 152 Milner Road, Cartersville, GA 30120
Directions: From I -75 take exit 288 and go West on Hwy 113. Follow Hwy 113 for 2.9 miles through Cartersville until you see
McDonald’s on your left at Douthit Ferry Road. Turn Left onto Douthit Ferry. Go 1.1 miles and turn right at the four-way stop onto
Walnut Grove. Follow Walnut Grove for 0.4 miles and turn left onto Pine Grove Road and the next left into the Soccer Complex parking
lot. Please be advised that some online map services will not find this location.
Course: This is a fast course around Cartersville Middle School and Etowah River Walk.
Thanks to Cartersville Middle School and Cartersville Parks and Recreation for allowing us to use this location!
Prizes: All 5K participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt. The overall male and female winners will receive trophies. Top finishers in
each age group will receive a frozen turkey. Male/Female Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20- 24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
T-Shirt sizes are only guaranteed to early registrants. Race-Day registrants may get alternate t-shirts.
Presented by:
Turkey Trot 2016 Entry Fees:
$25 before Nov. 1
$30 after Nov. 1
Make checks payable to:
United Way of Bartow County
Mail entry form and check to:
PO Box 1264
Cartersville, GA 30120
Questions? Call 770-386-1677
Ext: 1 or 2
http://www.bartowliveunited.org
November 19, 2016
Entry Fee: $25 postmarked before Nov. 1, $30 after Nov. 1(rain or shine (even if it is cold),
non-refundable).
Race Packet and Shirt Pick Up: Pick up your number and shirt starting at 8 am the
morning of the race. Refreshments: Water will be available on the course. Refreshments will
be available at the finish line.
Questions?: Contact United Way of Bartow County at (770) 386-1677 or
morehouseb@bartowga.org or http://www.bartowliveunited.org

Ric Mason Memorial Golf Tournament, May 2nd at Barnsley Gardens

Tee up for United Way on the beautiful greens of Barnsley Gardens. All proceeds benefit United Way and 16 local non-profit organizations such as Boys & Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity and The Good Neighbor Shelter.

Contact United Way of Bartow County for more details at 770-386-1677 or email morehouseb@bartowga.org

Format: 4-player scramble
Scoring: Net score based on 50% of the team’s average handicap
Time: Registration 8:00 am, Tee Time 9:00a.m.

SIGN UP TODAY!!! SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE, information below.

Sponsor packages

Title Sponsor – $2500

4 players, including goody bag, breakfast and beverages. Business showcased in all UW events in 2016

• Gold Sponsor—$1,000
  • 4 players, including gift, goody bag, lunch, dinner and beverages
  • Signage and booth setup at hole of your choice
  Silver Sponsor—$500
  • 2 players, including gift, goody bag, lunch, dinner and beverages
  • Signage and booth setup at one of the holes
  Bronze Sponsor—$200
  • Signage and booth setup at one of the holes
  Sign-Only Sponsor—$100
• Individual Players $125, includes breakfast and lunch

Important news and events happening in Bartow County Georgia

PARTNER EVENTS…

Homeless Veterans Count for Bartow County
Next week the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter is the host agency for the Homeless Veterans Count for all of Bartow County.  If you or your agency is serving or working with Veterans who are or may be homeless, please contact Good Neighbor at director@goodneighborshelter.org.  The staff there will bring you surveys to fill out for those Veterans late this week.

Bartow Give a Kid a Chance Meeting
Friday, March 25 after the Collaborative Meeting in the Cornerstone Room at First Presbyterian Cartersville.

“Destination Graduation” 2016 Bartow Teen Maze
Volunteers are needed for our upcoming Teen Maze.  Click HERE to volunteer.   The Teen Maze will be held at Georgia Highlands College on May 11 and 12.  We need lots of help to make this event for 8th graders from schools in both City and County systems successful.

Image & Interview Days at Bartow College & Career Academy
This Thursday and Friday, March 24^th and 25, the BCCCA will be hosting Image and Interview day.  We need business and industry partners to conduct a five to ten minute mock interview with a student.  Students will come prepared with resume, application, and cover letter. You can ask your own questions or use the ones we have prepared.  Following the interview, you will provide feedback on your impression and how the student might considering improving.  This is an important step in our preparation for college and workforce development.
If you think you can commit to two or more hours, please send an email to jamila.suber@bartow.k12.ga.us for additional information and to select a specific time.  You can choose from several time blocks, but Friday is the day with the highest need.

Bartow Hispanic Center
BHC Events & Partnered Events:
-Triple P-Positive Parenting Program by Ser Familia at BHC-starting Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 4:30-6:30pm for 9 weeks
-Mother Daughter Dinner at Rollins Child Development Center by NWGA Cancer Coalition-Friday, March 25, 2016 at 6pm at Rollins Child Development Center.
We are always looking to partner and serve the community by providing interpreters, assisting with communication, and developing workshops to better support the Hispanic Community. For more information contact: info@bartowhispaniccenter.org or call 678-744-4192.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes 4th Annual Golf Classic
Bartow/Polk FCA is hosting their 4th Annual Golf Classic on April 11@ Cartersville Country Club.  Registration & Lunch begin at 11am and there will be a shotgun start at Noon.  Sponsor opportunities are still avialable.  Cost to register is $125 per person or $500 for a 4 person team.  For more info email deanna@mcwhortercp.com orsboatfield@fca.org 

5k for Life & Healthy Relationships
On April 16 at Sam Smith Park, Bartow Family Resources will host the 5k for Life.  This 5k, 1 Mile Walk, and Family Fun Day raises money to provide funds for Bartow Family Resources to continue offering FREE life-affirming services to nearly 1000 families in the Cartersville/Bartow County community each year.  Find out more at 5kforlife.org

SPLASH Bartow Projects Needed
SPLASH Bartow is a community wide event for teens to get involved in showing the community love in Jesus name.  During the week of SPLASH (July 12-15) students and adults flood the community doing service projects.  They need your help. If you know of a need in the county that a team of students and adult volunteers can help with, please submit that project to http://www.splashbartow.org/projects/

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES…

Darkness to Light class
April 13, 2016, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Darkness to Light (www.D2L.org) is a preventative program committed to protecting children through empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse.  1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday.  This is a horrifying statistic that our community needs to be more aware of, learn how to recognize the signs of possible abuse, and to prevent it before it starts. Sexual abuse can happen to anyone, friends, family even a child you know and love.
The goal is to have at least 5% of our population trained in this prevention based program to stop sexual abuse from occurring and having the joy of childhood robbed from a child.  The class is being taught by employees of Advocates for Children that are trained Darkness 2 Light facilitators. Anyone can take the class, cost is $10.00 to cover the cost of the booklet. For more information or to register for the class, contact Jennifer Wiggins Matthews, Jennifer@AdvChild.org, 770.387.1143 or Amanda Tant,Amanda@AdvoChild.org, 678.605.9023.   Free childcare, newborn-5, will be provided by the church with advance registration.

Leadership for Social Change Workshop in Atlanta
April 20-21, 2016
Did you ever wonder how to move your team from vision to action? Facilitative Leadership for Social Change develops practical collaborative skills and tools for tapping the creativity, experience, and commitment of staff and colleagues.  REGISTER

This two day workshop will:

• Build your skills to facilitate social change teams
• Gain insight into your own leadership strengths and areas for growth
• Connect you with other change makers

Learn more
Be part of the first-ever Facilitative Leadership public workshop in Atlanta, andgain the practical frameworks, tools, and skills that have changed the game for leaders across the US. Unleash capacity for social change in yourself and your community.  

Youth Mental Health First Aid
April 28 from 8:30am to 5pm at Bartow Family Resources 200 Leake St. in Cartersville.  Come and learn the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents.  The course is designed for adults who regularly interact with adolescents.  This event is brought to you by Willowbrooke at Tanner.  For more information please email Tori Goodling.

Lutheran Services of Georgia’s Heritage Adoption Program partners with DFCS to find Forever Families for children waiting in Georgia’s foster care system. Information Sessions are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:00pm,hosted by our NW Ga Regional Office located at 336 Broad St., Suite 200 Rome, GA. 30161.
For more information, contact Amy Weaver at aweaver@lsga.org or call 706-506-0649.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES…

CAC/SAC FLOYD/POLK/BARTOW/PAULDING
Job Description: Full Time Position
Completes documentation in compliance with policy and standards. Obtain and maintain average of billable hrs. Participates in Team meetings as part of multi-disciplinary team. Facilitates Substance Abuse group meetings. Assist consumer in Para Pro role when appropriate. Maintain contact with family, community agencies and collateral contacts both formal and informal. Conducts screenings and evaluations. Creates and maintains thorough knowledge of the therapeutic techniques and program policies and procedures. Maintains all case documentation. Creates and maintains a high performance. Environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation. Must be able to travel to Polk, Bartow, Floyd and Paulding areas.
Job Requirements:
Must have a current Certified Substance Abuse Certificate. Must have a high school diploma or Ged. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug testing and have a clean 7 year motor vehicle report.
Please email resumes to: Dayna Veit- dveit@healthcare-staffing.comor Fax resumes to: Attn: Dayna Veit- 706-624-8328

Peer Specialist- Gordon County and Floyd County and Bartow County
We have several (3 positions) available in the Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville
Job Description: Full Time Positions
At least 3 years in recovery from substance dependence. Provide assistance and coordination of a recovery plan using motivational interviewing and other skills to support and promote personal goals and objectives. Provide relapse prevention planning to assist in managing and preventing crisis and relapse situations. Provide interventions through all phases of recovery.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug testing and have a clean 7 year motor vehicle report. Must have gone through a recovery process and willing to help others through their recovery process.
Please email resumes to: Dayna Veit- dveit@healthcare-staffing.comor Fax resumes to: Attn: Dayna Veit 706-624-8328

Registered Nurse- Bartow OP- Cartersville, Ga
Job Description: Full Time Position
Provides billable direct service to consumers. Completes all necessary paperwork according to policy and procedure. Ensures consumers meet eligibility criteria or refers to appropriate provider in the community. Provides clinical nursing services to consumers. Provides nursing assessments, injections, medication assistance, PAP assistance, sample medications, re-assessments, TB Tests, labs, urine drug screens, HIV testing, vitals. Responsible for all documentation as required. Responsible for keeping all chards in compliance. Provides assistance and support in crisis situations. Provides clinical guidance in regards to labs and medications.
Must have a Current Georgia RN License.  Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug testing and have a clean 7 year motor vehicle report.
Please email resumes to: dveit@healthcare-staffing.com or fax resumes to: Attn: Dayna Veit 706-624-8328

Positions available at Turning Point – New Directions! Progressive Behavioral Health Care Company seeks candidates for In Home/Community Based Therapist to provide services to at-risk children and their families.   Position will serve Polk, Haralson, and Paulding Counties in Georgia.  General duties include providing therapy; working collaboratively with other community agencies and the court system; and documenting all service activity.  QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s Degree required in human services field, i.e.: Social Work, Sociology, Counseling Services, etc.  with at least two years work/internship experience in human services field.  License or License-eligible applicants a plus!   Successful applicant must undergo comprehensive background check, drug screening,  and must have valid driver’s license with safe driving record.  Position is initially part time, and will be full time once full caseload is established.   Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our Company is a National Health Service Corporation (NHSC).”  Interested applicants should email Raechel Brown atraechelb@turningpointga.com or Brandy Nicholson atbrandyn@turningpointga.com.

Highland Rivers Health has several openings for Licenced Clinicians in North Georgia.  For more information on these listings contact Jennifer Mayfield at jobs@highlandrivers.org

News, important dates and Happenings around Bartow County Georgia

Reminders…

We value your feedback! If you are a collaborative member and you did NOT fill out a paper survey at our last meeting, please take a few minutes and complete our Vitality Survey online by clicking HERE.

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/BartowCollaborative

PARTNER EVENTS…

Tallatoona CAP Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program has been delayed 1 month. The program will begin December 1 for senior adults 65 and up and homebound residents. The program will open for the general public starting January 1, 2016. If you wish to apply for energy assistance please watch for the book now button to appear on Tallatoona’s website (http://www.tallatoonacap.org/) or call the appointment line at (770) 817-4666 or toll free at (770) 773-7730 for 706 area codes.

HOPE FOR CHRISTMAS – SIGN UP

On October 26, 29 and November 2 Crosspoint City Church will continue to have live sign up for Hope For Christmas – a one day event that will be held on December 12, 2015 for Bartow County Residents. Fun activities are planned for the entire family. Parents select two age appropriate gifts for all of the children in their family and are given a complete Christmas meal with all of the trimmings. There is even a Secret Santa shop where kids can select and have a gift wrapped to give to parents on Christmas morning. Registration is from 10am – 2pm at Crosspoint City Church, 245 S. Tennessee St. in Cartersville. ID and copy of utility bill for proof of residence is required at registration. For questions contact Bailey Beaver at bailey@bashatlanta.com or 678-887-8608.

Toys for Tots & Salvation Army Angel Tree

• Sign-ups will be held on 10/27 10/28 from 9am-1pm at the Salvation Army (agencies partner together)
• Families pick-up gifts on 12/19/2015 – each child receives 3 toys and stocking stuffer — Need to know if the child has special needs
• Qualifications: live in Bartow, and have social security card/birth certificate, or shot records – Organization does not require proof of income

Salvation Army Angel Tree – requires proof of income and social security card or birth certificate, or shot records

• Families need to know clothing size and 2 wishes (under 40 dollars)

Bartow Christmas Coalition

• Sign-ups on 11/14/2015 Church at Liberty Square 9am-7pm
• Provides presents for children and food for senior citizens
• Requirements: Government issued ID, social security cards for children, proof of income, proof of residency (tax papers or DFCS papers with child’s social security number will suffice)

Kids to Nature – Help create a group program for underserved youth in Bartow County

The Friends of Red Top Mountain State Park are currently seeking partners to help create an outdoor education program for groups of underserved kids in our community. We have a group of volunteers from Americorps that just needs a little of your time to help consult and create this fantastic program. For more information, please email Damon Kirkpatrick atdamon.kirkpatrick@friendsofgastateparks.org.

Project SEARCH (a job training program for students with special needs)

LUNCH AND LEARN: Special Ed. At A Glance
Wednesday, 10/28/15 at Cartersville Medical Center, Classroom 1. Drop in between 11:00 am and 1:30 pm to learn more about special education and the IEP process for school-aged students, job training and employment opportunities, and resources available in our area for all ages. Representatives from the Bartow County Schools, Parent 2 Parent, Project SEARCH, and Vocational Rehabilitation will be on hand to answer your questions about the special education process and the paperwork that goes along with it. Also, see the benefits of hiring people with special needs and the skills these people bring to our community. For more information please email kristy.mitchell@bartow.k12.ga.us or call 770-324-9834.

Bartow Recreation Department Fall Festival at Hamilton Crossing Park on October 31^st. We invite all churches, businesses, and non-profits that would like to come and set up a booth to hand out candy or set up games for the children. This is all free of charge to the participants as well as no cost to set up a booth. We have had a very large turn-out the last few years. Contact Eddie Chastain for more information at 770-387-5149.

GRASP Groups at the Goodwill Training Center

Thursday, November 5, from 5:30 – 7:00 at the Goodwill Training Center, a GRASP chapter will begin. GRASP stands for grief recovery adult substance passing. The group will meet every Thursday unless there is a holiday conflict. Kindly pre- register by email to: GraspGroup@aol.com or tojwake73013@aol.com by sending your name and phone number. You will receive a call from Jenn and of course your information will be proprietary. Facilitated by Jenn Wake and Don Carson.

New Frontier Feed the Community Dinner

New Frontier of Bartow County is proud to announce that our 15^th Annual Feed the Community Dinner will take place onSaturday, November 21^st. It will be held at the Cartersville Civic Center located at 435 West Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120. The dinner will be held from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm featuring a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. In addition to a Thanksgiving serving, other services will be available including blood pressure checks, free clothing and toys, and free haircuts. The dinner is open to everyone in the community including our senior citizens, shelter residents, poverty-stricken families, veterans, or those just wishing to fellowship with their neighbor.

Companies and individuals wishing to donate can make a contribution online athttps://secure.processdonation.org/Thenewfrontierinc/Donation.aspx. Donations can also be sent via mail to New Frontier of Bartow County at P.O. Box 1891, Cartersville, GA 30120. Donations of clothing, books, and toys are also greatly appreciated. Drop off times for clothing, books, and toys are Monday, November 9^th and Tuesday, November 10^th (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm) and Saturday, November 14^th (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) at the Summer Hill Complex located at 129 Aubrey Street, Cartersville, GA.

If you or your organization would like to volunteer please contact William Solomon at (404) 625-3880. Volunteer opportunities include serving of the food, helping with the clothing closet, parking lot attendants, and clean up. This is a great opportunity for high school students in need of volunteer service hours.

Free transportation is being provided by Bartow Transit to and from the event. To schedule a pickup call (770) 387-5165

before the day of the event.

Toyo Tire Christmas Luncheon

• Christmas Lunch on 12/12/2015 from 11-2pm at Cartersville Civic Center (by library)
• Bartow Transit will provide transportation for free – need 24 hour notice
• Will have a coat room where guests can receive a coat

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES…

JOB OPPORTUNITIES…

Highland Rivers is seeking a Lead Licenced Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) for their Floyd Outpatient program. Minimum training & experience: LCSW or LPC with experience in the outpatient mental health setting.

Submit resume and cover letter by email or FAX: 706-270-5129 jobs@highlandrivers.org

Highland Rivers is seeking a C&A Program Manager. Minimum Training & Experience:

Georgia Licensed LPC, LCSW or LMFT AND Three years of experience in the provision of therapeutic services with at least one year in supervisory role. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with C&A Services, budget management skills, and strong communication skills. Submit resume and cover letter by email or FAX: 706-270-5129 jobs@highlandrivers.org

COVERED BRIDGE ZOMBIE RUN , OCTOBER 17th discounted price for students and staff of any school who wants to participate!! $25 if registered by October 1st!!

The United Way of Bartow County is having its first annual Covered Bridge ZOMBIE RUN on Saturday October 17^th.  In hopes to get lots of students and faculty involved, and to increase participation while raising money for a great cause, we are offering a registration fee of $25 to all students and faculty!!! That means anyone of any age that is enrolled in any school or works for any school can get the discounted price if registered by October 1st!!!

 

Please make announcements and share this notice to let students and faculty know that they can print the form out from our website at www.bartowliveunited.org .  All the students or school staff has to do is write the school they work or attend at under the registration area on the left hand side of the form and along with the $25 payment mail it in to P.O. Box 1264, Cartersville Ga, 30120.

 

The race is the same day as the “Covered Bridge Fall Festival” ( details of festival below) The first heat of the race starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Woodland Middle School in Historic Ehuarlee Georgia. This is a 5K so they will start at the Woodland Middle school football field and run a course around the churches cemeteries, baseball field,  across the historic bridge, through the woods and end up back at the football field all while being chased by blood thirsty Zombies.

Here are the details of the Covered Bridge Fall Festival and we hope you come out for both events!!!

Saturday, October 17th

Festival and Live Entertainment

10am-5pm

 

The City of Euharlee hosts the annual Covered Bridge Fall Festival at Frankie Harris Park. This festival is a well-known, well attended event in Bartow County.

 

The festival weekend includes a Friday night concert, 60+ arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, free kids’ activities, live entertainment throughout the day, and prizes.

 

Sixes Tavern will be sponsoring the beer garden for this year’s festival and Taylor Farm Supply will be providing hayrides.

 

Sponsorships for the festival go towards supporting the three tenets of the city; historic preservation, recreation and conservation.  The fall festival encourages all three of the tenets.

 

1. Historic Preservation: Encourages people to visit the city’s historic properies.  

 

1. Recreation: The Covered Bridge Fall Festival provides good, old-fashioned family fun while showcasing some of Euharlee’s tourist attractions, natural resources (such as Euharlee Creek and the Etowah River), and beautiful parks.

 

1. Conservation:  Coincides with A.  Most of the settlements that have happened here over the last few hundred years have been because of the access to the natural water resources that surround the city.  The Covered Bridge Fall Festival helps regional tourists experience and appreciate the natural and historic setting of the city. 

 

 

 

Important dates and Happenings around Bartow County Georgia

REMINDER…
Bartow Collaborative will meet in Friday, August 28th at the First Presbyterian Church in
Cartersville.
PARTNER EVENTS…
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
The Neighborhood Summit, held on Sept. 26th, provides opportunities for nonprofits, civic
organizations and community partners to meet, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for
collaboration. Participants attend workshops, enjoy exhibits, and network with community
leaders. Early Bird Registration by or before August 31, 2015, General Admission is
$20.00/person*, Students and Seniors (55+) is $15.00/person*, and Groups (5 or more
individuals) is $10.00/person. Register at http://www.neighborhoodsummit.org/. For more
information, contact Amanda Tant @ 678-605-9023.
Empower & Lead: Family, Schools & Community Engagement Conference will be
held Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Georgia Highlands Campus in Cartersville from 9am-3pm.
This conference will involve all families from Pre-K up to high school in the county of Bartow. If
your organization would like to present, share information, or sponsor please contact Annabel
Rodriguez-Romero at 770-387-4732 or emailarodriguez@cartersville.k12.ga.us.
Bartow Hispanic Center will be having two fundraising events:
1) Soccer Tournament at Legends Sports Complex (next to Cracker Barrel) on Saturday,
September 12th and Sunday, September 13th at 9am
2) Latin Health and Resource Fair at Carterville Civic Center (next to Bartow Public Library)
on Sunday, September 20 from 10am-4pm.
If you would like to participate, share information, or sponsor please contact Joel Romero
at info@bartowhispaniccenter.org or call 678-744-4192. You can also visit our website
at http://www.bartowhispaniccenter.org for more details about center and events.
Highland Rivers is opening THE ROC CLUBHOUSE
THE ROC Clubhouse, here, in Cartersville. Our only requirement is that the referral be an
adolescent with a mental health diagnosis, be free from recent suicide ideation or attempts, and
must be stable in the community for at least 60 days. At this point, we are accepting
applications and conducting assessments on Thursdays after 2pm. See attached referral form.
WORKSHOPS/CLASSES…
Bartow College and Career Academy
A Welding Class will be offered at the Bartow County College and Career Academy this fall on
Tuesday nights. The deadline to apply is October 2nd. Please contact Carla Smith at 770-606-
5800 ext. 3015; or carla.smith@chattahoocheetech.edu for more information.
COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN:
A Problem in Georgia’s Back Yard
Presented by Loronda C. Giddens, Victim Advocate II, Department of Juvenile Justice Office of
Victim Services
Thursday, August 27, noon—3:00pm at The Depot in Calhoun
Bring your lunch and join this important educational session!
Register: email roberta@gordonconnection.org or call 706-602-5139

2015 Atlanta Falcons Community Quarterback Award Program

2015 ATLANTA FALCONS COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK AWARD PROGRAM

 

The Atlanta Falcons Community Quarterback Award program recognizes volunteers throughout the state of Georgia (ages 13 and over) who exemplify leadership and dedication to bettering their communities.  We know that many organizations rely on quality volunteers to create and facilitate programs that benefit many lives throughout the state of Georgia and this award is designed to recognize and reward these individuals.

 

Each month during the 2015 season, beginning in September, an Atlanta Falcons Community Quarterback of the Month winner will be selected.  The four winners will each receive:

• Two (2) tickets to the Sunday, December 27 game against the Carolina Panthers
• A $1,000 grant from NFL Foundation to the organization served

Nominations will be accepted July 20 – November 11, 2015 and winners will be announced monthly:

September winner will be announced September 1
October winner will be announced October 1
November winner will be announced November 3
December winner will be announced December 1

 

In addition, an Atlanta Falcons Community Quarterback MVP will be selected by a panel of civic and community leaders and announced at the annual Atlanta Falcons Community Honors Dinner.  The winner will receive an additional $4,000 grant from NFL Foundation to the organization served.
Nomination forms may be submitted online at www.atlantafalcons.com/communityquarterback.  Nominations must also include a copy of the organization’s 501(c)3 non-profit documentation in order to be considered.

 

For additional information contact Maddy Cuono at mcuono@falcons.nfl.com or at 770-965-4335.

 

 

 

News, happenings and special events happening around Bartow County Ga.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED….
Bartow Give a Kid A Chance, Saturday, July 25th at the Bartow County College And
Career Academy-738 Grassdale Road in Cartersville. Volunteers can register at
http://www.bartowgiveakidachance.com.
PARTNER EVENTS…
Goodwill Career Center
The July Calendar can be downloaded from from http://www.bartow.gafcp.org – July 20th or from
http://www.goodwillng.org. For questions, contact James Benham, jbenham@ging.org,
NW Ga Center for Independent Living
You are invited to Open House and afternoon desserts Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Come by after lunch and enjoy a Dessert Sampler in celebration of the
Americans with Disabilities Act: 25 Years and Beyond! Open House will be at NWGA
Center for Independent Living, 242 N 5th Avenue, Rome GA 30165. For more information
call: 706-314-0008.
MentorBartow
The next Mentor Training will be August 12th at the Teen Center, 140 Douglas Street. For
more information, contact mentorforbartow@gmail.com.
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
The Neighborhood Summit, held on Sept. 26th, provides opportunities for nonprofits, civic
organizations and community partners to meet, exchange ideas and explore opportunities
for collaboration. Participants attend workshops, enjoy exhibits, and network with
community leaders. Early Bird Registration by or before August 31, 2015, General
Admission is $20.00/person*, Students and Seniors (55+) is $15.00/person*, and Groups (5
or more individuals) is $10.00/person. Register at http://www.neighborhoodsummit.org/. For
more information, contact Larry Silver @ 404-718-0040.
WORKSHOPS/CLASSES…
Addiction Solutions
Understanding Drugs of Abuse will be held Saturday July 25th, 2015, 9:00 to 4:30.This
session will provide education and understanding of drugs of choice typically used by both
adults and adolescents, also providing treatment interventions to meet the needs of the
client/patient and reduce the risk of relapse potential. Location will be at Cartersville Civic
Center, 435 West Main Street Cartersville, Ga. To register, visit http://www.addictionsolutions.org
or contact Donna L. Johnson, @ 770-714-7605.
Bartow College and Career Academy
A Welding Class will be offered at the Bartow County College and Career Academy this fall
on Tuesday nights. The deadline to apply is October 2nd. Please contact Carla Smith at
770-606-5800 ext. 3015; or carla.smith@chattahoocheetech.edu for more information.

News, happenings and Important dates around Bartow County Ga

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT…
The Board of Directors of Bartow Collaborative, Inc. has extended the application deadline
for the position of Executive Director to Friday, July 10, 2015. Interested candidates
should submit include the position title in the subject line and submit cover letter, resume
and three references via email to bcedresume@gmail.com. To download the job
announcement, visit http://www.bartow.gafcp.org – left tab.
REMINDER…
Thanks to Rachel McCrickard from Georgia Hope for providing bagels at Friday’s
Collaborative Meeting. Additionally, the Collaborative appreciates Rachel, Larry Silver, and
Patrick Nelson for sharing information about their respective agencies. Bartow
Collaborative will NOT meet in July and will resume Friday, August 28th at the First
Presbyterian Church in Cartersville.
NEED TO KNOW…
Bartow Give a Kid A Chance will be held Saturday, July 25th at the Bartow County
College And Career Academy-738 Grassdale Road in Cartersville. Registration is now open
@ http://www.bartowgiveakidachance.com. Deadline for student registration is July 10th. Space is
limited. A flier can be downloaded from the Collaborative website – Weekly Update June
16th.
Bartow County Library
Patrons of The Bartow County Library System can now access their favorite digital
magazines using Flipster™ from EBSCO Information Services. Flipster is a nextgeneration
digital magazine service that allows people to browse the latest issues of high
quality digital versions of popular magazines, courtesy of the library. The Bartow County
Library System has both Flipster and hardcopy versions of magazines like Consumer
Reports, Southern Living, Field & Stream and so much more. Patrons now have the option
of accessing the content at the library or remotely. Magazines may be viewed on your
computer or can be downloaded to your tablet or phone via a free native app for offline
reading anytime anywhere. Visit bartowlibraryonline.org and select the Flipster link to start
browsing digital magazines today! To learn more about Flipster, visit
http://flipster.ebsco.com.
PARTNER EVENTS…
(new) Goodwill Career Center
The Center will host a Multi-Employer Job Fair July 9, 2015 from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public the focus of the hiring event is to bring employers
and job seekers together to discuss present or future jobs opportunities available. Although
it is our desire to accommodate every invited guest, space limitations dictate that
reservations be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. If your organization wishes to
participate, please email James Benham, jbenham@ging.org, and CC Phyllis Bunch,
pbunch@ging.org. Registration Form for employers and the July Calendar for the
Cartersville Goodwill Career Center is available to download from http://www.bartow.gafcp.org or
from http://www.goodwillng.org.
(new) Youth Explosion
Youth Explosion will be held July 18-19. For more information, contact Carolyn Johnson
at johnsonc@bartowga.org.
Leadership Bartow Alumni Association
The next LBAA Continuing Education Series will be held Wednesday, July 22 at the
Chamber from 8 till 9 AM. Rex Bishop, Vice President for Economic Development at
Chattahoochee Technical College will present “Teams & Team Building.” Registration is
$10 per person which includes chick-fil-a biscuit, orange juice and coffee. Contact Cheryl
Hyde for more information @ 770-382-1466 or cheryl@cartersvillechamber.com
(new) MentorBartow
MentorBartow will host Mentor Training on July 9th, August 25th, and Sept. 22nd . For
more information, contact Alaina Price @ APrice@rollinschilddevelopmentcenter.com.
(new) Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
Neighborhoods are the building blocks of the region, shaping its character and affecting the
lives of its residents. It is where “community” begins. To support and further this thinking,
the Community Foundation is hosting Neighborhood Summit on Sept. 26th. This day-long
event designed for residents from 10 metro Atlanta counties to connect and discuss a
common, inclusive agenda for strengthening the region. The Neighborhood Summit
provides opportunities for nonprofits, civic organizations and community partners to meet,
exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. Participants attend workshops,
enjoy exhibits, and network with peer community leaders and elected officials. The theme
for 2015 is Embracing the Power of Education! Early Bird Registration by or before August
31, 2015, General Admission is $20.00/person*, Students and Seniors (55+) is
$15.00/person*, and Groups (5 or more individuals) is $10.00/person. To register, visit
http://www.neighborhoodsummit.org/. For more information, contact Larry Silver @ 404-
718-0040.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE…
Bartow College and Career Academy
The Academy had two teaching positions, engineering and healthcare, available for the
2015-2016 school year. If you know of someone highly qualified and interested in teaching,
please have them complete the application TeachGeorgia, http://www.teachgeorgia.org.
Advocates for Children
Advocates is preparing to launch its newest program, Parents as Teachers, an intensive
and friendly in-home parent education program. The organization will be hiring individuals
to be become certified Parents as Teachers Parent Educators. Interested individuals should
have a Bachelor or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work health,
psychology or related degree. Those with two year degree or 60 college hours in early
childhood will also be considered. To download complete job description, visit
http://www.bartow.gafcp.org – Weekly Eblast June 22nd. Resumes should be submitted to
Liz@advochild.org by July 2nd. For more information, contact Liz Fox @ 678-605-9023.
Healthcare Staffing
Positions available in Cobb County include RN – Labor and Delivery 7a-7p for 36/hour work
week; RN – Cardiac Operating Room: must be trained in coronary artery bypass grafting,
valve repair and replacement surgery, aortic arch surgery for 32-40/hr work week;
Floating RN’s between different departments for 36/hr work week; Cardiac Operating Room
Nurse – combo shift- 6:30a-3p and 10:30a-7p for 32-40/hr work week. All RN’s that are
needed are located at the same Hospital. RN’s must have a Georgia State Nursing License.
If interested, please email resumes to Tracy Cameron tcameron@healthcare-staffing.com
or Fax resumes to the attention of Tracy Cameron- 770-991-1557.
WORKSHOPS/CLASSES…
AddictionSolutions
Understanding Drugs of Abuse will be held Saturday July 25th, 2015 9:00 to 4:30.This
session will provide education and understanding of drugs of choice typically used by both
adults and adolescents. This understanding will help in providing treatment interventions to
meet the needs of the client/patient and reduce the risk of relapse potential. Additional
information will be provided on Prescription drugs and management of pain in treatment.
Registration is $69 and will provide 6 CE Hours. Training Location will be at Cartersville
Civic Center, 435 West Main Street Cartersville, Ga
To register, visit http://www.addictionsolutions.org or contact Donna L. Johnson, @
770-714-7605.
NOTEWORTHY…
Bartow Collaborative serves as a communication hub for community partners such as
nonprofits, social service agencies, faith based organizations, local, state and federal
entities, businesses, support groups, and local programs and projects which support issues
pertaining to children and families in our community. Agencies and individuals may
submit announcements or events to be included in weekly eblast or social media
avenues. Content may be edited as needed. Programs sponsored, hosted or facilitated by
Bartow Collaborative will be specifically noted.

Special Events, Happenings and Important dates for Bartow County Georgia

REMINDER… Bartow Collaborative will meet Friday, June 26th at the First Presbyterian Church in Cartersville. Networking will begin at 8:15, meeting promptly @ 8:30 in the Fellowship Hall. We will hear from Georgia Hope, Allatoona Resource Center, and the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. Bartow Collaborative will not meet the month of July. To review the May Collaborative Meeting minutes, download from http://www.bartowgafcp.org – Weekly Update June 8. MEETINGS… Bartow Family Promise will meet Thursday, June 18th @ 6:30pm @ First Presbyterian Church. For more information, contact Dee Anne Wyse @ dawyse@bellsouth.net. Bartow Give a Kid a Chance will meet Friday, June 26th at 9:30 @ First Presbyterian Church, Cornerstone Room. For more information, contact Dennis Collier @ dwc1945@gmail.com. NEED TO KNOW… Bartow Give a Kid A Chance Bartow Give a Kid a Chance is a one day event when Bartow County children in need can receive a new backpack, school supplies, a T-shirt, haircut, and health screenings – all free of charge, thanks to our generous sponsors and community, This year’s event will be held Saturday, July 25 th at the Bartow County College And Career Academy-738 Grassdale Road in Cartersville. Registration is now open @ http://www.bartowgiveakidachance.com. Deadline for student registration is July 10th. Space is limited. A flier can be downloaded from the Collaborative website – Weekly Update June 1st. Tallatoona Community Action Partnership Financial assistance is available to pay for GED testing. Contact Tallatoona Bartow HRDC 140 Douglas Street, Suite 108 in Cartersville, GA 30120 or call 770-382-4222. Blood Assurance Our community is experiencing shortages of both O Positive and O Negative blood types. Currently, there is a two day supply of inventory. O negative is the universal blood type and can be used by anyone in a trauma situation. O positive is the most common blood type and has a high usage. Your one donation can save three lives. To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. The process usually takes about 30 minutes and includes a complimentary snack. The Cartersville Center is located at 921 B Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE next to the Goodwill. For more information about Blood Assurance, please call 1-800-962-0628 or go to http://www.BloodAssurance.org. PARTNER EVENTS… (new)The Goodwill Career Center The Center would like to invite you to our Job Fair on Thursday, June 11th from 10:00 am until 12:30 pm. The event is at no cost to participate and there is space available for up to 18 employers/agencies. Bring supplemental signage, displays, application material, supplies, and other items you may require at your station. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you as needed and candidates with their resume and online application. Participating employers will be provided one six foot table along with two chairs. Lunch will be served following the Job Fair. If you wish to participate,contact James Benham, jbenham@ging.org or Phyllis Bunch, pbunch@ging.org. You may also download both the June Calendar and the Job Fair registration form from the Collaborative website – http://www.bartowgafcp.org – Weekly Update June 8. Bartow County Long-Range Transportation Planning You are invited to Bartow on the Move, a Transportation Open House on Tuesday, June 16th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM @ the Clarence Brown Conference Center. Drop by and learn what it takes to keep Bartow moving and enter to win one of several drawings for prizes from local vendors for car washes, oil changes, tool sets, and more! Allatoona Community Complex You are invited to celebrate the Grand Opening for Allatoona Community Complex will be held June 17th from 11am-6pm. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be at 11:30am. Stop by to meet the Staff, tour the Resource Center, Gymnasium, Compacting and Recycling Facility, and learn more about the programs which will be available. Refreshments and youth activities will also be available. The Complex is located at 6505 Glade Road in Acworth. For more information, contact 770-387-5133. (new) Bartow County Juvenile Court Motivational Night with Ronnie Brown. Cartersville’s own Ronnie Brown, Alumni of Cartersville High, Graduate of Auburn University and NFL First Round Draft Pick will be at Cartersville High School Football Stadium on Friday, June 19th 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Doors open @ 5:30 pm with Music, Concessions, $5.00 Raffle Tickets (X-Box One, Ipad, many other Prizes) including a Ronnie Brown Helmet to the highest bidder. Donations accepted in lieu of Admissions with all proceeds supporting programs of Juvenile Court, including the SKORE program. For more information, contact Scott Sherwin @ Scott.Sherwin@dhs.ga.gov. (new) Friends of Red Top Outdoor Classroom Launch/Community Info event will be held June 23th @ 2:00 pm. For more information, contact Damon Kirkpatrick @ damon.kirkpatrick@friendsofgastateparks.org. Georgia Highlands College Georgia Highlands Medical Services is hosting a Medicare Wellness Expo in Cumming on June 25th from 1:30-5:30 at the Cumming Family Health Center (260 Elm Street, Cumming GA 30040). Georgia Highlands Medical Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center and serves seniors in North Georgia. There will be speakers discussing Breast Health, Understanding Medicare, and more. For more information, contact Charity McDaniel @ 770.887.1668 ext 1117. WORKSHOPS/CLASSES… AddictionSolutions Counseling Skills and Dynamics of the Group Process in Treating Substance Use Disorders will be held Saturday June 27th, from 9:00 to 4:30. This session will address required group facilitator skills, resistance and aggressive clients, managing the opening and closing of a group and most important keeping the attention of the group. The session will provide valuable leadership skills in delivering group counseling and education. Understanding Drugs of Abuse will be held Saturday July 25th, 2015 9:00 to 4:30.This session will provide education and understanding of drugs of choice typically used by both adults and adolescents. This understanding will help in providing treatment interventions to meet the needs of the client/patient and reduce the risk of relapse potential. Additional information will be provided on Prescription drugs and management of pain in treatment. Registration is $69 and will provide 6 CE Hours. Training Location will be at Cartersville Civic Center, 435 West Main Street Cartersville, Ga To register visit http://www.addictionsolutions.org or contact Donna L. Johnson, @ 770-714-7605. Chattahoochee Technical College A Welding Course will be offered in the fall at the Bartow County College & Career Academy. Interested parties may contact Carla Smith @ 770-606-5800 ext. 3015 or carla.smith@chattahoocheetech.edu. JOB POSTINGS Highland Rivers Highland Rivers is hiring two full time Social Service Providers and two Social Service Techs for Clubhouse setting in Cartersville. Social Service Providers must have an Associate License in the state of Georgia. (LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT); prefer bi-lingual and must have at least 6 months working with Child and Adolescence. Social Service Providers will maintain working relationship with school personnel, assist in the identification and development of evidence- based curriculum for providing individual and group services in the Clubhouse setting, provide assessments, individual, family, crisis and group counseling for consumers according to their treatment plans, and manage a caseload by ensuring all services are authorized, chart paperwork is complete and current and consumer charts are closed accordingly. Additional details of job could be found on the collaborative website (www.bartow.gafcp.org Weekly update June 1. The Social Service Tech will provide direct service to consumers and assist the consumer with the development of interpersonal, community coping skills, and resource linkage through education, training and modeling. The candidate will provide assessments, monitoring, and assistance to consumer with self-management of psychiatric symptoms, assistance with the youth and family/responsible caregivers in the facilitation and coordination of the Individual Resiliency, and actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment/recovery team meetings. The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and 6 months working with Child and Adolescence consumers. Additional details of job could be found on the collaborative website (www.bartow.gafcp.org Weekly update June 1. Please email resumes to: Dayna Veit dveit@healthcare-staffing.com or fax resumes to 706- 624-8328. NOTEWORTHY… Bartow Collaborative serves as a communication hub for community partners such as nonprofits, social service agencies, faith based organizations, local, state and federal entities, businesses, support groups, and local programs and projects which support issues pertaining to children and families in our community. Agencies and individuals may submit announcements or events to be included in weekly eblast or social media avenues. Content may be edited as needed. Programs sponsored, hosted or facilitated by Bartow Collaborative will be specifically noted.

United Way of Bartow County seeks more participants for the Ric Mason Memorial Golf Tournament , Monday May 18th at Barnsley Gardens Resort

Ric Mason Jr. Memorial
Golf Tournament
May 18, 2015

Tee up for United Way on the beautiful greens of Barnsley Gardens. All
proceeds benefit United Way and 16 local non-profit organizations, such as
Boys & Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity and The Good Neighbor Shelter.
Contact United Way of Bartow County for more details at 770-386-1677.
Format: 4-player scramble
Scoring: Net score based on 50% of the team’s average handicap
Time: Registration 8:00 am, Tee Time 9:00a.m.

Sponsor packages
Gold Sponsor—$750
• 4 players, including gift, goody bag, lunch, dinner and beverages
• Signage and booth setup at hole of your choice
Silver Sponsor—$500
• 2 players, including gift, goody bag, lunch, dinner and beverages
• Signage and booth setup at one of the holes
Bronze Sponsor—$200
• Signage and booth setup at one of the holes
Sign-Only Sponsor—$100

SINGLE PLAYER PRICE $125.oo
Company Name________________________ Office Phone___________________________
Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________
Contact Person_________________________ E-mail Address_________________________

Sponsor Level: Gold $750 Silver* $500 Bronze $200 Sign Only $100

Name Handicap
Player 1: ____________________________ ______
Player 2: ____________________________ ______
Player 3: ____________________________ ______
Player 4: ____________________________ ______
*Silver Sponsors will be paired with other 2-player teams.
Return this form along with payment made out to United Way of Bartow County to:
PO Box 1264
Cartersville, Ga. 30120

Mulligan Package
Includes 2 mulligans, string,
and two alcoholic beverages.
____ packages x $30 = $____

News , Special Events and happenings in Bartow County Ga

REMINDER…
The next Bartow Collaborative meeting will be Friday, March 27th at the First Presbyterian
Church in Cartersville. Networking will begin at 8:15 am followed by the meeting at 8:30 am
in Fellowship Hall. We will have Program Spotlights and you’ll hear about several new
projects in our community…details to follow next week.
MEETINGS…
Family Promise of Bartow will meet Thursday, March 19th at Sam Jones United
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall @ 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Eberlein
@ pat.eberlein@jacob-holm.com
Bartow Teen Maze will meet Monday, March 23rd @ Georgia Highlands Student Center
@ 1:30pm (time change – please note). For more information, contact Tina Grubbs @
bartowcollaborative@gmail.com.
Bartow Give A Kid A Chance will meet Friday, March 27th at First Presbyterian Church –
Cornerstone Room at 10:30am. For more information, contact Tina Grubbs @
bartowcollaborative@gmail.com.
PARTNER EVENTS…
The Goodwill Career Center
The Career Center will host a Job Fair this Thursday, March 12th from 10:00 am until
12:30 pm. Employers on site will include Little Lambs Learning Center, Alorica, Inc.,
Advance Auto Parts, Expert Personnel Solutions and more. Volunteers will be on hand to
assist candidates with their resume and online application. For more information, contact
James Benham, jbenham@ging.org. The March Career Center calendar can be
downloaded from the collaborative website @ http://www.bartow.gafcp.org. – Weekly Update
March 9th.
(new) The Alzheimer’s Association
The Annual Caregiver Conference will be held April 30, 2015 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at
the Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville. The Alzheimer’s Association
Caregiver Conference / ADRC Cross-Training Conference is open to both family and
professional caregivers as well as students and community members. The event will feature
a full day of education focused on care strategies and awareness. Exhibitors will be on hand
with a wealth of information on community resources. Registration is free to Family
Caregivers, Professional/Other: $25 Groups of 10 or more, $20/person, Student: $15. The
deadline for sponsorship – March 16; for exhibitors – March 31; and for registration – April
15. To download copy of the flier or registration form, visit http://www.bartow.gafcp.org – Weekly
Update March 9th. For more information, contact Rebekah Davis @ 800-272-3900 or
rdavis@alz.org
Mid-Day Café – Wednesday March 18th, 2015 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Little Rome
Restaurant – 1201 North 3rd Avenue Jasper.
(new) NWGA Center for Independent Living
Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act
Program. These two programs are joining forces to learn from you about what is working
well and what else needs to be done for people with disabilities in Georgia. Come to learn
about independent living and assistive technology services available to you and share
information on what you believe to be critical issues facing Georgians with disabilities.
Tools to Independence: A Town Hall Meeting will be held Thursday, March 19th from
10:30am – 2:30pm at the Goodwill of North Georgia, Large Conference Room, 154 Hicks
Drive in Rome. Lunch will be provided. To register, visit: http://tflsilcrome.eventbrite.com
For questions, contact Shelly Simmons at ssimmons@silcga.org.
(new) Change in Motion
Be Successful will be held on Saturday, March 21 at the Goodwill Career Center in
Cartersville. The event is geared specifically towards black high school students, but is
open for anyone to attend. Students will hear powerful words and advice on building a
successful future from community leaders and HR Managers. Topics covered will be about
choices, dress 4 successes, social media and scholarships. At the end of the workshop,
students will be able to take home FREE interview clothes!! For more information, contact
James Benham @ (770) 276-7036 or jbenham@ging.org.
Soul Sista’s Run, Inc and Department of Public Health
Ladies 1st Health & Wellness Fair will be held Saturday, March 28th, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.@ House of Liberty Church, 10 Womack Drive in Cartersville. Screenings and
educational displays are included. Free HPV Cancer Prevention Classes. Free
Transportation: Call 404-590-3492. For more information, contact http://www.soulsistasrun.org.
(new) Georgia Highands Campus Student Center
Lisa Williams, founder and director of Living Water for Girls, will be speaking on Sex
Trafficking, violence and exploitation of young women April 2nd at Georgia Highlands
Cartersville Campus Student Center beginning at 3:30. The event is free with a reception
immediately following. Living Water for Girls is a residential, educational, and therapeutic
safe refuge for young American girls who have been brutalized by street life, prostitution,
human sex trafficking, and exploitation. For more information, contact Alexandra MacMurdo
@ (678) 946-1015 or amacmurd@highlands.edu. To download a flier, visit
http://www.bartow.gafpc.org – Weekly Update March 9.
(new) Suicide Prevention Action Network
A loss by suicide forever changes lives, but having access to tools that support the journey
can help. Camp SOS gives survivors support to help them travel this journey in a safe
environment. Camp SOS, a family weekend camp for surviving families will be held May 8-
10 at Camp Twin Lakes in Winder. Families are defined by who “Family” is for you.
Attendees range from 6 to 96 years old and can be Mom’s, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts,
Uncles, Grandparents and friends. Support from trained facilitators and volunteers (many of
whom are survivors themselves) who help campers listen, play, and talk through their
feelings. Camp activities include: Field sports, Arts & crafts, Ropes course, Paddle boats,
canoeing and kayaking, Family activities, Music and much more! Each family has their own
area in a shared/partitioned cabin. Attendance is limited to 30 families. For more
information, contact Sheri McGuinness at 770-354-7616 or spangeorgia@aol.com. To
download the registration information, visit http://www.bartow.gafcp.org – Weekly Update March
9th.
WORKSHOPS/CLASSES…
Georgia’s Personal Responsibility Education Program (GA-PREP)
Sex and relationships are an important part of adolescent development and can influence
youth outcomes. In order to make healthy and responsible decisions, young people need
support from the adults in their lives. GA-PREP is presenting Talking to Teens about Sex
Relationships, a series of 2-day trainings designed to help adults become a “Connected
Caregiver”. These trainings have been designed specifically for foster parents, CCI and
CPA caregivers, and case managers. Through funding from the DHS/DFCS PREP
program, these trainings are being offered for FREE for the first 40 registrants. The closest
training is in Metro Atlanta on March 18 – 19, 2015 from 9:30 – 4:30 at the Fulton County
DFCS Northwest Service Center 1249 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in Atlanta, Ga. 30318.
To register, visit http://www.rsvpbook.com/CCT2015MetroAtlanta. For questions, contact
Patrice Moss at prep@dhr.state.ga.us.
Evidence-Based Practices: The Assessment and Screening of Substance Use
Disorders will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 from 9:00 to 4:30 @ Cartersville
Civic Center, 435 West Main Street Cartersville, Ga 6 CE Hours $69. This training will
specifically focus on assessment tools which are used for various populations such as
addiction, criminal justice, adolescent and co-occurring and how those needs differ. This will
include criteria for evaluation, significance of diagnostic and lab reports, stages of
withdrawal, utilizing stages of change and determining severity of patients. For more
information, contact Donna Johnson@ 770-714-7605 or visit http://www.addictionsolutions.org
Legal and Ethical Issues In Addiction Treatment will be held on Friday, March 27th,
2015 from 9:00 to 4:30 @ View Point Health Systems 175 Gwinnett Drive Lawrenceville,
Ga. 6 CE Hours $69. This training will provide detailed information on how professionals,
community service workers, peer specialist and case managers can navigate these
complicated legal issues. We will review the differences in HIPAA laws and CFR 42 and the
requirements that must be followed by all professionals. We will also discuss specific issues
around Duty to Warn, ethics and how professionals must respond to ethical challenges in a
growing and ever changing system that now includes electronic treatment issues. The
training will also provide information on requirements and new topics of information
regarding treatment and electronic therapy and support. For more information, contact
Donna Johnson@ 770-714-7605 or visit http://www.addictionsolutions.org.
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service
A Healthy couple and co-parenting relationship is linked to positive parenting, stable
families, and healthier children. The Healthy Relationship and Marriage Education
Trainings are ideal for professionals who work with youth and adults. Participants will
receive tools and learn strategies to empower individuals with skills they can strengthen
couple and family relationships. Attendees will receive CEU credit for the hours that they
attend. Training dates options include: May 20th in August, August 5th in Augusta,
August 27th in Marietta, September 11th in Savannah, and September 27th in
Lawrenceville. Cost is $65. To learn more or to register, visit http://www.gamarriages.org and
click on Healthy Relationship Education Training or contact Cindee Swenda @
cindee.sweda@cobbcounty.org or 770/528-4084.

Important dates, news and happenings around Bartow County Ga

REMINDER… The next meeting for Bartow Collaborative will be THIS Friday, February 27th at First Presbyterian Church in Cartersville Fellowship Hall. We will be continuing to organize collaborative thoughts around Poverty and Youth Development for next year. Coffee and networking begins at 8:15 am followed by the meeting at 8:30 am. Bring your ideas, brochures and business cards! See you Friday (weather permitting). PARTNER EVENTS… Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter Cartersville Dancing With the Stars will be Saturday, March 7th, at the Clarence Brown Conference Center. For tickets, contact Compass Financial Partners at 770.386.7007. Soul Sista’s Run, Inc and Department of Public Health Ladies 1st Health & Wellness Fair will be held Saturday, March 28th, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.@ House of Liberty Church, 10 Womack Drive in Cartersville. Screenings include Blood Pressure and Glucose, Dental and Cholesterol. Information Booths include Always Best Care, Professional & Tax Services, Tanner Health Systems, Vibrational Cooking, Chriofit, LOJ FITCLUB, Ladies Fitness Club, Back 2 Life Wellness Studios, and New Life Health Services and Life Insurance. Free HPV Cancer Prevention Classes. Free Transportation: Call 404-590-3492. To download a flier, visit Bartow Collaborative website @ http://www.bartow.gafcp.org – Weekly Update Feb. 16th . For more information, contact http://www.soulsistasrun.org. PARTNER ANNOUCEMENTS… (new) Atlanta Community Food Bank The application for the 2015 Youth Summit on Hunger and Poverty is available by visiting http://www.acfb.org/youth-summit.The Youth Summit is a free 5-day program for rising 9th -12th graders with an interest in hunger and poverty issues and service. There will be two sessions here at Atlanta Communty Food Bank June 8-12 and July 6-10. The application deadline this year is April 17th. For more information, contact Chris Ferguson 404-832- 4972 or Chris.ferguson@acfb.org. WORKSHOPS/CLASSES… Bartow College and Career Academy Bartow College and Career Academy will offer Into to Welding Course starting March 9 th . Application deadline is Feb. 27th. Financial Aid is available, including the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. For more information, contact Carla Smith @ Carla.smith@chattahoocheeTech.edu or call 770-606-5800 ext. 3015. Evidence-Based Practices : The Neurobiology and Pharmacology of Addiction will be held Saturday Feb. 28th, 2015 from 9:00 to 4:30 @ Cartersville Civic Center, 435 West Main Street Cartersville, Ga. 6 CE Hours $69. This training provides participants and opportunity to look at the process of changing brain chemistry to enable them to adapt appropriate treatment protocols that match changing brain chemistry. It will also show the process of triggers and cravings and how those affect the process of recovery and relapse. Understand brain interactions, relapse potential and how neurotransmitters impact the process of addictionEvidence-Based Practices: The Assessment and Screening of Substance Use Disorders will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 from 9:00 to 4:30 @ Cartersville Civic Center, 435 West Main Street Cartersville, Ga 6 CE Hours $69. This training will specifically focus on assessment tools which are used for various populations such as addiction, criminal justice, adolescent and co-occurring and how those needs differ. This will include criteria for evaluation, significance of diagnostic and lab reports, stages of withdrawal, utilizing stages of change and determining severity of patients. NOTEWORTHY… Bartow Collaborative serves as a communication hub for community partners such as nonprofits, social service agencies, faith based organizations, local, state and federal entities, businesses, support groups, and local programs and projects which support issues pertaining to children and families in our community. Agencies and individuals may submit announcements or events to be included in weekly eblast or social media avenues. Content may be edited as needed. Programs sponsored, hosted or facilitated by Bartow Collaborative will be specifically noted.

Important Dates, Special Events and happenings around Bartow County Georgia

REMINDER… The next meeting for Bartow Collaborative will be Friday, February 27th at First Presbyterian Church in Cartersville. Networking will begin at 8:15 am followed by the meeting at 8:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Bring your brochures and business cards!
GRANT COLLABORATION TRAINING…Registration Now Open…
Today’s funders are looking for nonprofits to collaborate and impact their community capacity far more than they can do individually. By combining efforts, sharing resources, reducing duplication of services and reducing competition in fundraising, organizations can create a positive, supportive network that helps them collectively leverage resources in a consolidated fashion, thus strengthening the collective impact.
The Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Nonprofit University will offer Building Community Capacity Through Grant Collaboration Wednesday, Feb. 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm at the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce AB Community Room, 122 W Main St, Cartersville, GA 30120. To register http://www.bartow.gafcp.org and click Cartersville – Georgia Center for Nonprofit Training tab on the left margin.
2015-2016 BARTOW COUNTY RESOURCE DIRECTORY…
We must hear from YOU! If your agency was listed in the 2013-2014 Resource Directory, please review and update as needed with the attached form. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 13th . If your agency was not included and you would like to be added to the 2015-2016 Resource Directory, please complete and return the attached form no later than Friday, Feb. 13th.
MEETINGS…
MentorBartow will meet Thursday, Feb. 12th @ 10:00am at the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Tina Grubbs @ bartowcollaborative@gmail.com.
Family Promise of Bartow will meet Thursday, February 19th at Sam Jones Family Life Center @ 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Eberlein @ pat.eberlein@jacob-holm.com.
Bartow Teen Maze will meet Monday, February 23rd @ 2:00pm at Georgia Highlands College – Student Center. For more information, contact Tina Grubbs @ bartowcollaborative@gmail.com.
PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENTS… (new) Project Search
Project SEARCH is currently recruiting students for the 2015-2016 school year. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a student with special needs in the Bartow County School District, willing to participate in an internship at Cartersville Medical Center, with the ultimate goal of securing competitive employment by graduation. For more information, please contact Kristy Mitchell at Kristy.mitchell@bartow.k12.ga.us, or call 770-324-9834. (new) Training Center of NW Georgia
The Training Center will be offering CPR and First Aid classes on Tuesday, Feb 3rd and Saturday, Feb 21st. The Training Center of NW Georgia is looking to hire a part-time medical training program instructor. Must be an RN and have at least one year of experience in a nursing home. For more information, call Amy Vickery at 770-606-9697.
The Etowah Scholarship Foundation Reality Store
The Etowah Scholarship Foundation desperately needs volunteers for Cass/Adairsville High Reality Store this Wednesday, Feb 4th at Cass High School. If you are interested in working AM (7:30a-11:30a), PM (11:30-3:00), or both please contact Brenda Cooper @ 678-721-2013 or BCooper@centurybanknet.com. A light breakfast and lunch will be served for the volunteers.
Soul Sista’s Run
“When Loving Me Isn’t Enough” Life Class for women only 19 and up will be held Feb. 7th 2015 beginning at 10:00 am at Rollins Child Development Center, 676 Henderson Drive, Cartersville, GA. For more information, contact Pamela Whitfield at 404-590-3492.
Advocates for Children
Advocates for Children’s annual Polar Plunge will be Saturday, Feb. 7th at Dellinger Park.
Dress in your most creative costume, add some music and get ready to be “Frozen” for just a few minutes for a great cause. Registration at 9:30am along with breakfast and pictures with Olaf. Jumps begin at 10am. Great prizes including a Kindle Fire and much, much, more. For more information, contact Info@AdvoChild.org 770-387-1143.
(new) Bartow College and Career Academy
College Credit Night, a Parent and Student Information Night will be held Thursday, Feb. 12th @ 7: 00pm at the Academy to learn more about College Credit Now. Students and parents of students who will be 16 years + during the 2015-2016 are invited to attend this one hour session to learn how to obtain free college credit while enrolled in High School. To download a flier, visit Bartow Collaborative website @ http://www.bartow.gafcp.org. – Weekly Update Feb. 2.
(new) Goodwill Career Center
The Goodwill Career Center will host a Job Fair on Thursday, February 12th from 10:00 am until 12:30 pm. The event is FREE! There will be space available for up to 18 employers/agencies. You are welcome to bring supplemental signage, displays, application material, supplies, and other items you may require at your station. Participating employers will be provided one six foot table along with two chairs. Lunch will be served following the Job Fair.
Volunteers will be on hand to assist you as needed and candidates with their resume and online application. An exhibitor Registration form is available on Bartow Collaborative website – http://www.bartow.gafcp.org –Weekly Update Feb. 2nd. To register, contact James Benham, jbenham@ging.org or 770-276-7036. Registration is due by 4:00PM, Friday. February 6th. February calendar is also available to download from http://www.bartowcollaborative@gmail.com – Weekly Update Feb. 2nd.
(new) Women to Women
Woman to Woman will be having a Valentine Fundraiser Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at 6:30 pm at Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1 Mt. Olive Street Street in Cartersville. Tickets are 20.00. For more information, contact Doris Callahan 678-736-0510.
The Alzheimer’s Association
Mid-Day Café –Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Little Rome Restaurant – Rome. For more information, contact Rebekah Davis @ 800-272-3900 or rdavis@alz.org. Registration for the above listed events is free, but required. Please call 800-272-3900 to register.
(new) Soul Sista’s Run, Inc and Department of Public Health
Ladies 1st Health & Wellness Fair will be held Saturday, March 28th, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.@ House of Liberty Church, 10 Womack Drive in Cartersville. Screenings include Blood Pressure and Glucose, Dental and Cholesterol. Information Booths include Always Best Care, Professional & Tax Services, Tanner Health Systems, Vibrational Cooking, Chriofit, LOJ FITCLUB, Ladies Fitness Club, Back 2 Life Wellness Studios, and New Life Health Services and Life Insurance. Free HPV Cancer Prevention Classes. Free Transportation: Call 404-590-3492. To download a flier, visit Bartow Collaborative website @ http://www.bartow.gafcp.org – Weekly Update Feb. 2nd. For more information, contact http://www.soulsistasrun.org.
(all new) WORKSHOPS/CLASSES… Bartow College and Career Academy Bartow College and Career Academy will offer Into to Welding Course starting March 9th. Application deadline is Feb. 27th. Financial Aid is available, including the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. For more information, contact Carla Smith @
Carla.smith@chattahoocheeTech.edu or call 770-606-5800 ext. 3015. To download a flier, visit Bartow Collaborative website @ http://www.bartow.gafcp.org. – Weekly Update Feb. 2.
Addiction Solutions
Evidence-Based Training Series will be offered Donna Johnson, an internationally recognized trainer in the addiction and criminal justice fields. The series offers professionals the most recent treatment practices that are cost-effective. CE HOURS APPROVED / APPLIED ADACB-GA, LPCA, NASW and GACA. 2015 Course listings are available online @ http://www.addictionsolutions.org or by calling 770-714-7605.
Addiction, Personality Disorders, Trauma will be offered Monday, Feb 23rd, 2015 from 9:00 to 4:30 @ View Point Health Systems 175 Gwinnett Drive Lawrenceville, Ga. 6 CE Hours $69. This training will provide information on new trends in treatment of these disorders and how treatment professionals can manage these difficult behaviors. This training will discuss models used to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes utilizing Seeking Safety, CBT models, DBT and Motivational Interviewing in a multi-systemic approach and how new medications can also assist treatment.
Evidence-Based Practices : The Neurobiology and Pharmacology of Addiction will be held Saturday Feb. 28th, 2015 from 9:00 to 4:30 @ Cartersville Civic Center, 435 West Main Street Cartersville, Ga. 6 CE Hours $69. This training provides participants and opportunity to look at the process of changing brain chemistry to enable them to adapt appropriate treatment protocols that match changing brain chemistry. It will also show the process of triggers and cravings and how those affect the process of recovery and relapse. Understand brain interactions, relapse potential and how neurotransmitters impact the process of addiction
Evidence-Based Practices: The Assessment and Screening of Substance Use Disorders will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 from 9:00 to 4:30 @ Cartersville Civic Center, 435 West Main Street Cartersville, Ga 6 CE Hours $69. This training will specifically focus on assessment tools which are used for various populations such as addiction, criminal justice, adolescent and co-occurring and how those needs differ. This will include criteria for evaluation, significance of diagnostic and lab reports, stages of withdrawal, utilizing stages of change and determining severity of patients.
Legal and Ethical Issues In Addiction Treatment will be held on Friday, March 27th, 2015 from 9:00 to 4:30 @ View Point Health Systems 175 Gwinnett Drive Lawrenceville, Ga. 6 CE Hours $69. This training will provide detailed information on how professionals, community service workers, peer specialist and case managers can navigate these complicated legal issues. We will review the differences in HIPAA laws and CFR 42 and the requirements that must be followed by all professionals. We will also discuss specific issues around Duty to Warn, ethics and how professionals must respond to ethical challenges in a growing and ever changing system that now includes electronic treatment issues. The training will also provide information on requirements and new topics of information regarding treatment and electronic therapy and support.
NOTEWORTHY…
Bartow Collaborative serves as a communication hub for community partners such as nonprofits, social service agencies, faith based organizations, local, state and federal entities, businesses, support groups, and local programs and projects which support issues pertaining to children and families in our community. Agencies and individuals may submit announcements or events to be included in weekly eblast or social media avenues. Content may be edited as needed. Programs sponsored, hosted or facilitated by Bartow Collaborative will be specifically noted.

Happy New Year from United Way of Bartow County!!!

 

News, updates and important things happening in Bartow County Georgia

REMINDER… Bartow Collaborative will not meet in Decembe. Our monthly meetings will resume on Friday, January 23rd. More details to follow.
NOTEWORTHY…
Bartow Collaborative serves as a communication hub for community partners such as nonprofits, social service agencies, faith based organizations, local, state and federal entities, businesses, support groups, and local programs and projects which support issues pertaining to children and families in our community. Agencies and individuals may submit announcements or events to be included in weekly eblast or social media avenues. Content may be edited as needed. Programs sponsored, hosted or facilitated by Bartow Collaborative will be specifically noted.
WISH TO VOLUNTER THIS HOLIDAY? Salvation Army contact Michelle Wilson @ 770-386-6256.
Annual Toyo Tire Bartow Community Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 20th contact Tina Jennings at 678-899-9525 or tina@panamacitycondovacations.com.
PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENTS…
Goodwill of North Georgia
The December Multi-Employer Job Fair will be held on Thursday, December 11th from 10:00am – 12:30pm, with lunch immediately following. To download a registration form or The December calendar, visit http://www.bartow.gafcp.org, Weekly Update Dec. 1st. If you have employed any individuals from any of the previous job fairs, please contact James Benham (770) 276-7036 or jbenham@ging.org for their annual reports.
The 6th Annual Toyo Tire Bartow Community Christmas Luncheon will be held Saturday, Dec. 20th from 11:00am – 2:00pm at the Cartersville Civic Center, 435 W Main St in Cartersville. For more information, contact Tina Jennings at 678-899-9525 or tina@panamacitycondovacations.com.
(new)The Alzheimer’s Association
Mid-Day Café –Thursday, January 15th, 2015 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm @ United Community Bank Community Room – 4000 Appalachian Highway in Blue Ridge; Thursday, February, 19th, 2015 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Pickens County Community Center Room 3 – 1329 Camp Road in Jasper; Wednesday March 18th, 2015 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Little Rome Restaurant – 1201 North 3rd Avenue Jasper.
Legal & Financial Planning – Thursday, February 26th, 2015 from 1:00 pm -3:30 pm
Mercy Care of Rome and Thursday, March 12th, 2015 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Community and Southern Bank in Blue Ridge.
Foundations of Dementia Care Training for Professional Caregivers will be held January 7th & 8th , 2015 @ Rome-Floyd County Library.
Living With Alzheimer’s Disease (an 8-week series) will begin on Tuesdays at 10:00 starting February 3. These programs will be held at the Alzheimer’s Association (922 East Morris Street, Dalton). February 3, 10, & 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Early stage (for those in the early stage of the disease as well as their care partners). February 24, March 3 & 10 @ 10:00 am -12:00 pm: Middle stage (for caregivers of people in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s). March 17 & 24 @ 10:00 am -12:00 pm: Late stage (for caregivers of those in the late stage of the disease).
Aging & Disability Resource Connection and the Alzheimer’s Association will offer their Annual Caregiver Conference on April 30, 2015. The deadline for sponsorship is March 16, 2015. The deadline to be an exhibitor is March 31, 2015 and the deadline for individual registration is April 15, 2015. Exhibitors are welcome to provide a door prize to be given away the day of the conference. Door prizes will be for family caregivers. In order to simplify the process, each exhibitor will handle the drawing for his/her door prize at his/her table.
To download registration forms, visit http://www.bartow.gafcp.org, Weekly Update Dec. 1. For more information, contact Rebekah Davis @ 800-272-3900 or rdavis@alz.org
Registration for the above listed events is free, but required. Please call 800-272-3900 to register.
MUST Ministries
MUST Ministries Housing Services are centralizing all requests for assistance to determine the housing needs in the communities served. If you receive a phone call inquiring about housing, or if you have a client that may require an assessment for housing services with Must Ministries, please direct those inquiries to 770-790-3911 (ext. 1171) or send emails to housingservices@mustministries.org.
Bartow Health Access
The Louis B. Tonsmeire, Sr., Clinic introduces Dr. Alan Barnes providing Family Practice. The clinic is located at 31 Pointe North (across Tennessee Street from the movie theater)
in Cartersville. Hours of operation include Monday, 12pm-8pm, Tuesday, 9am-5pm and Wednesday, 12pm-8pm. $45 per visit, with a sliding fee scale based on income. Please call for appointment 678-535-7216. Behavioral Health for adults and youth are also available through Highland Rivers by calling 1-800-729-5700. Bartow County Social Services are also available Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Call for appointment @ 770- 387-5133.

UNITED WAY’s 9th Annual TURKEY TROT/5K walk run – November 22nd GOBBLE GOBBLE!!!!!! REGISTER NOW!!!!!!

Turkey Trot 5k
Saturday November 22, 2014 at 9 am
Walkers are Welcome!
Jogging Strollers are Welcome!
Certified Course!
Come help us celebrate our ninth year!
Online Registration: http://www.active.com/cartersville-ga/running/distance-running-races/united-way-of-bartow-turkey-trot-5k-2014?int
Mail in Registration: Can be printed off from the website http://www.bartowliveunited.org
Start and Finish: Cartersville Soccer Complex (behind Cartersville Middle School), 152 Milner Road, Cartersville, GA 30120
Directions: From I-75 take exit 288 and go West on Hwy 113. Follow Hwy 113 for 2.9 miles through Cartersville until you
see McDonald’s on your left at Douthit Ferry Road. Turn Left onto Douthit Ferry. Go 1.1 miles and turn right at
the four-way stop onto Walnut Grove. Follow Walnut Grove for 0.4 miles and turn left onto Pine Grove Road and the next
left into the Soccer Complex parking lot. Please be advised that some online map services will not find this location.
Course: This is a fast course around Cartersville Middle School and Etowah River Walk.
Thanks to Cartersville Middle School and Cartersville Parks and Recreation for allowing us to use this location!
Prizes: All 5k participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt. The overall male and female winners will receive
trophies. Top finishers in each age group will receive a frozen turkey. Male/Female Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20- 24,
25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. T-Shirt sizes are only guaranteed to early registrants. Race-Day regis-trants may
get alternate t-shirts.
Entry Fee: $20 postmarked before Nov. 1, $25 after Nov. 1 (rain or shine (even if it is cold), non-refundable). Race
Packet and Shirt Pick Up: Pick up your number and shirt starting at 8 am the morning of the race. Refreshments: Water
will be available on the course. Refreshments will be available at the finish line. Questions?: Contact United Way of
Bartow County at (770) 386-1677 or morehouseb@bartowga.org or http://www.bartowliveunited.org