* The Voluntary Action Center in downtown Calhoun will continue to offer those in need free weekly meals up until Wednesday, Dec. 28. during the Holiday season from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.voluntaryactioncenter.org.

* Gordon County Parks and Recreation would like to invite you to take part in our fitness program. All classes are held at the Sonoraville Recreation Complex in the Fitness Center and are held on a continuous, month to month basis. Butt and Gut Class - Wednesday, 5-6 p.m. Instructor: Petrina Pritchett. Fee Structure: Memberships are $20 per month to access all aerobic classes. Use of the weight room is $20 per month. To use weight room and access all aerobic classes the cost is $30 per month. No contract; paid on a month to month basis.

* Georgia Mountain Music Club meets each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Etowah Senior Recreation Building, in Etowah Park, Kingston Highway, Rome. “Old time music and fun,” a spokesman said. The public is invited.

*Be sure to pick up the Wednesday Jan. 18, 2012 edition of the Calhoun to see the latest in local news.