Events for April 2015

Manufacturers' Appreciation Week Planning Committee

Project Management for Manufacturers

April 1, 2015 - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Chattahoochee Technical College
5198 Ross Road, Acworth, GA 30102

Reserve your seat at http://tinyurl.com/oc5gtvy

By attending this 2 hour event, you will:

• Discover how to develop and coordinate an efficient project management team
• Learn techniques to improve communication within your team and company-wide
• Save money and shorten project completion times by implementing proven management tools

Event includes lunch, networking, presentation, case study, and Q&A.

Speaker: Bob Wray is a Project Manager for the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership at Georgia Tech.  He specializes in using his 30 years of product design and project implementation experience to help Georgia companies develop top-line growth strategies.

Who should attend?  Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Process Improvement Professionals, Sales & Marketing Professionals, or anyone that is a part of a project management team.

Series Brought to You By:
Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
Cherokee Office of Economic Development
Chattahoochee Technical College
Cartersville-Bartow Economic Development
Cobb Chamber of Commerce

Register today. Click Here.

Questions? Contact Bill Ritsch, GaMEP North Metro Atlanta Regional Manager, at Bill.Ritsch@innovate.gatech.edu or David Apple, GaMEP Northwest Georgia Regional Manager, at David.Apple@innovate.gatech.edu.

This quarterly training series provides actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business.

April Beer Tasting
A Hoppy Day!

Our monthly beer tasting is Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30 PM.  A selection of 5 spring beers will be sampled for only $10 per person.

No reservation needed.  Call (770) 383-3383 for details.

This month's Eggs & Issues is sponsored by Bo's Pallets and Mulch of Adairsville. The speaker is Elyse Davis, Georgia Power Economic Development Director where she will present the topic "Are We Ready for the 'Surge?' How to Prepare for Emerging Industries." The breakfast is catered by Sage Cottage Bed and Breakfast.

Lisa Williams, founder and director of Living Water for Girls, will speak at Georgia Highlands College on April 2nd at 3:30 p.m. on the Cartersville campus in the Student Center, as a part of GHC's promotion of Women's History. She will speak on her mission of helping girls and young women survivors of violence, street life, and human sex trafficking and exploitation. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.

First Friday Stampede in Downtown Cartersville

Use this final day of the month-long Punch Card campaign to purchase attire for the upcoming Atlanta Steeplechase and Spring Break.

Ten Minutes That Could Save Your Life
The Hope Center to Offer Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screenings April 3rd
 
Cartersville, GA; March 10, 2015:     Local physicians will provide free oral, head and neck cancer screenings on Friday, April 3 from 1 until 3 p.m. at The Hope Center at Cartersville Medical Center.  Oral, head and neck cancers claim approximately 14,000 lives per year. If diagnosed early, these cancers can be more easily treated without significant complications, and the chances of survival greatly increase. 
 
Just because you can’t feel it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there.  Just ask the more than 100,000 Americans who were diagnosed with cancers of the head and neck (including thyroid) last year.  Unfortunately, many Americans do not recognize the symptoms of these life-threatening diseases, which include cancers of the oral cavity, thyroid, larynx and pharynx, and by the time they are diagnosed, for some, it’s too late.
 
Dr. William Thoms, Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Madhurima Uppalapati and Dr. Satyen Mehta, Medical Oncologists/Hematologists and Dr. Sanjay Athavale, Otolaryngologist will conduct the simple 10 minute test to determine the risk or presence of oral, head and neck cancers.  Please call MedLine at 800.242.5662 to register for your free oral cancer screening today.
 
Who should get tested?
Every adult. Tobacco and alcohol users traditionally have been considered the populations at greatest risk for these cancers.  However, oral cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults who do not smoke, and recent research indicates this development is due partly to the increase of the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus, a cancer-causing infection that can be transmitted by oral sex.  HPV-related oral cancers are more difficult to detect because these cancers usually occur on the back of the tongue or on the tonsils, providing even more reason to get screened regularly.
 
What are the potential warning signs of oral cancers?
The signs and symptoms of oral cancer often go unnoticed.  However, there are a few visible signs associated with these cancers that require immediate attention, including:

• A sore in your mouth that doesn't heal or that increases in size
• Persistent pain in your mouth
• Lumps or white or red patches inside your mouth
• Difficulty chewing or swallowing or moving your tongue
• Soreness in your throat or feeling that something is caught in your throat
• Changes in your voice
• A lump in your neck

 
If you have any of the above warning signs, do not wait for the free screenings. Seek medical attention immediately.
 
How can someone get screened locally?
The Hope Center at Cartersville Medical Center will offer free oral cancer screenings on Friday, April 3 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.  The screening is painless and only takes about 10 minutes.  To register, call MedLine at 800.242.5662. 

If you’ll be out-of-town on those dates, free screenings will be offered at more than 400 participating institutions worldwide as part of OHANCAW, which is scheduled for the week of April 12-18.  Visit www.OHANCAW.com for the full list of participating sites and for more information. OHANCAW is sponsored nationally by the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance. 
 
Why should someone get screened?
If the above stats weren’t reason enough, know that the screening is quick, painless and free, and it’s right around the corner. Given the current state of the economy and rising health care costs, take advantage of the opportunity to benefit from this preventive health measure at no charge by taking 10 minutes to do something that could save your life. Early diagnosis and treatment improves outcomes and chances of survival, particularly for individuals with HPV-related oral cancers.
 
About Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care hospital, Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and Gold Seal Inpatient Diabetes program accredited by the Joint Commission.  The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence at The Women’s Center provides mammography services that are gold seal accredited by the American College of Radiology.  The Hope Center, a regional, Commission on Cancer approved cancer treatment facility, is conveniently located on the hospital campus and provides over 4,000 treatments with over 300 new patients per year from a ten county region. 
 
For more information about programs and services offered at Cartersville Medical Center or The Hope Center, call MedLine at (800) 242-5662 or visit www.cartersvillemedical.com.
 

Hop on over for the Easter Buffet at Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse!

Feel like getting out of the kitchen this Easter?  JMS is offering an Easter Buffet from 11 AM - 3 PM on Sunday, April 5. At $15 per person, it's a bargain...and we'll do the dishes!

Southern Hospitality...with a Western Attitude!

Our food is cooked with love every day of the year, not just on special occasions!  Come visit us in historic Downtown Euharlee and you'll see why Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse was voted Best Restaurant in Bartow in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2014!  Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse was also awarded 2013 Small Business of the Year by the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce.

Open daily 11 AM - 9 PM. Located at 100 Covered Bridge Road, Euharlee, GA.

Our Music Through the Ages day camp will give children ages 5-11 an in depth look at how music has been made and used throughout local History from the days of the Cherokees to modern music. The camp is open to all children. This two day camp is from 9:00am to 12:00pm both days and is located at the Euharlee Presbyterian Education Building at 33 Covered Bridge Road in downtown Euharlee. The cost for the camp is $20 per child. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call 770-607-2017 or email kodom@euharlee.com.

Monday April 6^th – Pinterest Craft Club @ 4pm

Join us for a monthly guided craft! For April we are making felt flowers. Sign-up and fee for supplies required. Please see the reference desk for details. Adults only please. Photos may be taken to add to our Pinterest board!

Tuesday April 7^th – Movie Night @ 6pm

The library features a new movie every month. Join us for Academy Award-winning film The Theory of Everything.

Manufacturers' Appreciation Week Planning Committee

April Wine Tasting

The 2nd Wednesday of each month is the time to tune up your wine palate!  On April 8th, we'll be looking at crisp, spring-y wines: 5 wine samples for only $10 per person.

No reservation required!  Call (770) 383-3383 for details.

Bartow Business Women Committee Meeting

Thursday April 9^th – Know Your Kin @ 6pm

Genealogists Robert & Sally Hatfield from the Bartow County Genealogical Society will give a presentation on basic information for seeking out your family history.

AMBASSADORS: Monthly Meeting
Friday, April 10th
12:00 - 1:00

The City of Euharlee will be hosting a free summer concert series (Food Truck Fridays) on the 2nd Friday of every month during April - August from 6:30-10:00 pm. This year's concerts will be held on April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, and August 14. Our first headliner is Iambic Underground! One band per evening will perform. The family friendly event features regional bands and food trucks. This summer's series features bands from several genres, classic rock, country, and bluegrass. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Due to local ordinance restrictions, no outside alcohol is to be brought in to the park. Alcohol will be available for purchase. Come and enjoy music under the stars in a peaceful setting.

8^th Annual Fishin’ 4 Kids Bass Tournament

Sat., Apr. 11, safe light – 3 p.m. at Little Hall on Lake Lanier.

Proceeds to benefit Advocates for Children. Hosted by NorthSide Bank. Cash payout, rifle raffle & other great prizes. Register at NorthSide Bank or online at www.fishin4kids.com.

Manufacturers Appreciation Week

Monday April 13^th – Brown Bag Mystery Chat @ 12:30pm

A Book Chat for mystery lovers! Bring your lunch and share the mystery or suspense title you read or are reading. Participants briefly summarize their book and discuss; we leave with a list of titles and authors recommended by other avid readers. This month is reader’s choice.

Monday April 13^th – Bingo! @ 2pm

Take an afternoon break from stress with Bingo at the library on the 2nd Monday of the month. Have fun, meet new people and win prizes! Game play for adults only.

Manufacturers Appreciation Week

Tuesday April 14^th – Artist Reception @ 5pm

Sally Robbe's work will be on display in the library gallery throughout April and May. Stop by to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Manufacturers Appreciation Week

This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Robert Jones, author and historian, will discuss his book, Conspirators, Assassins, and the Death of Abraham Lincoln. His presentation will include a detailed timeline of the events of April 14, 1865, and look at the conspirators involved in the plot and what happened to them following the trial. Book signing to follow.

Manufacturers Appreciation Week

Thursday April 16^th – Writer’s Block @ 6pm

Join our NEW monthly writing group for adults. Writing prompts will be given at the start, and participants can share and critique. Please bring paper and writing utensil. Writers of all strengths and genres welcome!

Manufacturers Appreciation Week

Manufacturers Appreciation Week Committee Meeting

Citizens of Georgia Power
Cartersville Chapter
Charity Golf Tournament

Cartersville Country Club
April 20, 2015

Registration Begins at 7:30 AM
Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM

Proceed to benefit Relay for Life, Advocates for Bartow Children, Tranquility House, and The Boys & Girls Club of America.

View the event flyer and registration form.  Please mail completed registration forms and checks to:
Robin Young
10 Massell Dr., Bin#76440
Cartersville, GA 30121

For more information, please contact:
Adi Patel, adpatel@southernco.com or 706-844-7080
Robin Young, rryoung@southernco.com or 770-387-5319

Monday April 20^th – Book Chat @ 6pm

Join other fellow readers at the library for this “after hours” book club. This month we’ll be discussing The Girls of Atomic City:  The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped win World War II by Denise Kiernan

Tuesday April 21^st – Mexican Train Dominoes @ 10am

Have fun playing Mexican Train Dominoes at the library during our monthly meet-up. If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you!  Adults only.

LBAA Continuing Education program
Business Ethics
 

Celebrate Preservation Month

Preservation conscious officials, groups and citizens, please join the Etowah Valley Historical Society on the steps of the gold domed Bartow County Courthouse at 11:45 AM on April 22^nd for a news photo to celebrate Preservation Month as designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

1903 Gold Dome Bartow County Courthouse
115 West Cherokee Avenue
Cartersville, GA 30120
Home of the office of Etowah Valley Historical Society
Visit evhsonline.org or Find us on Facebook

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Dear friends,  
May is preservation month as designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.  The Trust encourages communities to showcase how they are celebrating and saving historic places.  This year's theme is "New Age of Preservation:  Embark, Inspire, Engage."
          What can be more inspirational than our beautiful, restored 1903 gold domed Bartow County Courthouse?  Join the Etowah Valley Historical Society at 11:45 am, on April 22nd, on the steps of the courthouse for a photo for media release in May.  All are welcome to celebrate preservation in this beautiful place we call home!
     See you on the steps!!
Dianne Tate.....
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Finance Committee Meeting

We are excited to invite you to participate in our second Annual Golf Tournament at Barnsley Resort on April 23, 2015! Bobby Cox is our Tournament Sponsor and will be available to autograph baseballs and participate on an auction team in the tournament! We are seeking sponsors and players to participate in our "Fore the Kids Golf Tournament" April 23rd at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville GA. The goal of the tournament is to raise money to create a more accessible playground for children with disabilities. Last year, the money we raised at our tournament enabled us to get most of the playground rebuilt after we were hit by a tornado. This year we aim to add sidewalks for wheelchairs and walkers, electricity, water, and a restroom. Our goal is that children and their families can utilize our playground during day, evening and weekend hours. Our focus is to bring children out into nature, encourage creative play and bring families closer together while building a supportive community! We hope you can be a special part of our endeavor! Please feel free to contact Megan Mingone at #770-547-5347 or educationplaystation@gmail.com You can also find more information on our website at www.educationplaystation.com

Business After Hours: Georgia Highlands College    
Thursday, April 23rd
5:00-7:00PM

Thursday April 23^rd – Knit & Crochet Group @ 6pm

Knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all kinds are encouraged to join us the 4th Thursday of each month for socialization, encouragement, or possibly help with your current project. Bring your projects with you for "show and tell."

Terminus Wake Park
Kennesaw State University Wakeboarding Kickoff

FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH

The Department of Sports and Recreation and Terminus Wake Park come together to host the first KSU wakeboarding kickoff of the semester.

MUSIC, FOOD, FUN, PRIZES!
50% OFF WITH KSU ID!

For more information regarding student group participation, advertisement opportunities and promotional displays, contact/RSVP the Sports and Recreation main office at 404-578-6913.  Visit the website at www.kennesaw.edu/sportsrec

The information below is the event release for this year's show and needs the widest dissemination possible. As usual, this event is free and open to the public. For additional information or clarification, please contact any of the event coordinators listed at the end of this release.

The 16th Annual North Georgia Flint Knappers and Primitive Arts Festival will be held April 24 & 25 2015 at Gatewood Park, Cartersville, Georgia. Thursday April 23 will be early vendors set up & April 26 will be vendor break down day. Both days will be open to the public, but there will be a limited number of vendors available for sales.

The event gets underway at 8:00 AM each day and will continue into the evening. The show is open to the public and admission and parking are free. Concessions & clean restrooms are available.

Directions to the event From I-75 take exit 290 and go east on GA HWY 20 to the 1st traffic light (at Wendy's). Turn right on Spur 20 and proceed south approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Bartow Beach Road and go to the dead end. There will be signs marking the way. The address for the event, for those of you using GPS is 244 Bartow Beach, Cartersville, GA 30120

Attractions
There will be plenty of handmade crafts, primitive tools, primitive weapons and works of art. Demonstrations will start at 9:00 AM on Saturday and will include arrowhead, spear point and stone knife making, Atlatl demonstration, arrow and bow making, fire building, hide tanning, basketry, cordage, primitive snares and traps, a nature walk identifying useful and edible plants, soapstone working, pottery and much more. The public will be invited to participate where applicable. All demonstrations are free.

Special Attractions
We are proud to announce that this year Michael will be available Saturday April 25th for artifact identification. Michael Miller is an archaeologist who specializes in stone tool identification and manufacture. He has excavated sites all over the USA and currently resides in Columbia SC working for the Diachronic Research Foundation. His interest in stone tools goes back to childhood when he found his first arrowhead. Michael started flintknapping at age 12 and today is a leading expert among archaeologists who practice the ancient art. He has appeared on several television shows and teaches flintknapping courses throughout the year. In 2001, he started www.FlintKnappers.com now the largest commercial flintknapping website geared toward lithic art and replication.

***Special Note: No artifacts will be for sale at this event! The public is invited to bring your personal artifacts for Michael Miller to examine, but sales are strictly forbidden. Our Annual Public Auction There will be a public auction held at 12:00 AM on April 25 and will feature unique, handmade items donated by the vendors. Door prizes will also be awarded.

Food Vendors
A group affiliated with local scouting will be providing the food for your dining pleasure. Local restaurants are a short drive from the event site.

Camping and Lodgings
For those wishing to participate as vendors, a modern campground with full hookups is located next to the show site. Cost for camper sites is $24.00 with senior discounts available. Primitive camping (tents) is permitted at $11 per night. Additionally there are conveniently located motels nearby. Motel 8 has agreed to give those attending the event a discounted rate. Call them at 770-382-8881 and ask for the special rate.

Contact the event coordinator for a complete list of motels and restaurants. Vendors may camp at their vending site for $10 per night, but no campfires are permitted.

Vendor Information
Vendor fee is $20.00 per 15 foot space if PAID IN ADVANCE of the show. Fee will be $25.00 if paid when you show up. No electricity will be available. Vendors must supply their own tents, tables and supplies. Don't miss the largest primitive arts festival in Georgia!

For further information contact Event Coordinator Dave Swetmon at 770-304-8760 (678-480-1932 after 23 April) or email deltaworm@charter.net, Michael Swetmon at 770-253-5164 (678-972-9966 after 23 April) email knappermike@gmail.com or Michael Blackston at 706-283-7143 (706-371-0778 after 23 April), email captmike03@hotmail.com.

Event website: http://northgeorgiaknapin.yolasite.com/

 

Come to the new member orientation to learn how to optimize your Chamber membership.

Comcast Cares Day at Camp High Harbour

Saturday, April 25
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

YMCA Camp High Harbour at Lake Allatoona
40 Old Sandtown Road, Cartersville, GA 30121

On Saturday, April 25 Camp High Harbour will be hosting Comcast Cares Day at our Lake Allatoona Location.  During this time the Comcast Cares organization will donate supplies and volunteers to help create new programming and improve existing areas of camp.  This will be a great time for our High Harbour Families to fellowship through serving.  Please join Camp High Harbour and Comcast Cares as we get the camp ready for summer.

Anyone can volunteer to help during this time.  Register online.

Please note online registration requires a Facebook or Google account.  Contact ryans@ymcaatlanta.org if you do not have Facebook or Google.

 

Hiring managers will be on-site to provide information on Georgia Power’s Auxiliary Equipment Operator positions at Plant Bowen located in Cartersville, GA.
 
Auxiliary Equipment Operator
The Auxiliary Equipment Operator (AEO) position is an entry level position in the Power Plant Operations department that is responsible for continuous inspection, monitoring, and troubleshooting of industrial type plant equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
 
Benefit Information
· Starting Salary $53,472 Annually
· 10% bonus potential
· 401k and Pension
· Healthcare Benefits
 
Requirements
· Be at least 18 years of age
· Possess a valid driver's license
· Qualify on a written pre-employment aptitude test and physical abilities test
· Tobacco free
· Pass a drug test, including nicotine and background investigation.
· Be able to medically qualify for the use of a respirator
 
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company, one of the nation’s largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of Georgia Power’s promise to the 2.4 million customers it serves. Georgia Power and Southern Company have consistently been recognized as military-friendly employers. In fact, 23 percent of new hires at  our newest nuclear construction site have been veterans.

Please plan to attend our Information Session to learn more about the role, our recruiting process and meet Company Employees.

Please click here to apply to the position:
Auxiliary Equipment Operator
https://southerncompany.taleo.net/careersection/cs_eh/jobdetail.ftl?job=GPC2004264&lang=en&sns_id=mailto
 
 

KICK THE HABIT WITH FREE TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES AT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
 
Cartersville, GA; April 13, 2015:  Cartersville Medical Center is now offering a monthly tobacco cessation class.  The class, led by Sandra Bethune, Georgia Department of Public Health, is free of charge and open to anyone interested in quitting tobacco, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.  The next class is scheduled for Monday, April 27.

“According to the CDC, people who stop smoking greatly reduce their risk for disease and early death. Although the health benefits are greater for people who stop at earlier ages, there are benefits at any age.  You are never too old to quit,” says Kim Hogan, RN, evidence based coordinator at Cartersville Medical Center.
Hogan references the CDC website (www.cdc.gov) which includes information about the health benefits of quitting tobacco. 

According to the website, stopping smoking is associated with the following health benefits:

• Lowered risk for lung cancer and many other types of cancer.
• Reduced risk for heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease (narrowing of the blood vessels outside your heart).
• Reduced heart disease risk within 1 to 2 years of quitting.
• Reduced respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. While these symptoms may not disappear, they do not continue to progress at the same rate among people who quit compared with those who continue to smoke.
• Reduced risk of developing some lung diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, one of the leading causes of death in the United States).
• Reduced risk for infertility in women of childbearing age. Women who stop smoking during pregnancy also reduce their risk of having a low birth weight baby.

The next class will be offered Monday, April 27, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. in Classroom 1 at Cartersville Medical Center.  To register, for more information or future class dates, visit CartersvilleMedical.com and click on “Events & Classes” or call MedLine at 800.242.5662.

About Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care hospital, Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and Gold Seal Inpatient Diabetes program accredited by the Joint Commission.  The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence at The Women’s Center provides mammography services that are gold seal accredited by the American College of Radiology.  The Hope Center, a regional, Commission on Cancer approved cancer treatment facility, is conveniently located on the hospital campus and provides over 4,000 treatments with over 300 new patients per year from a ten county region. 
 
For more information about programs and services offered at Cartersville Medical Center or The Hope Center, call MedLine at (800) 242-5662 or visit www.cartersvillemedical.com.

Executive Committee Meeting

Bartow Business Women Luncheon

Tuesday April 28^th – Classic Board Game Club @ 4pm

Stop by the library for some old-fashioned fun! Choose from our selection of board games for an entertaining afternoon. Adults only.

Ribbon Cutting: Lacey's Medical Supply
Tuesday, April 28th
4:30 PM   

Board of Directors Meeting

Ribbon Cutting: Sweet Pea's Bakery
Thursday, April 30th
11:30 AM

 

Thursday April 30^th – The Great Gatsby Book & Film Discussion @ 6pm

Ninety years ago this month F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby was published! Read the book and watch any (or all!) of the movie adaptations, and join fellow fans of Fitzgerald and the novel for a fun discussion on F. Scott and his creations. 

Author Abbie Parks will discuss her book "North Georgia's Dixie Highway." This program will be held in conjunction with the opening of our new exhibit, "Fill 'er Up: The Story of the Service Station." Special member preview for the exhibit will begin at 6:30.