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Barnsley Gardens Resort, Adairsville, Georgia (5)
Bartow History Museum, Cartersville, Georgia (5)
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia (7)
Cartersville Civic Center (1)
Cassville Confederate Cemetery (1)
Clarence Brown Conference Center, Cartersville, Georgia (4)
Dellinger Park, Cartersville, Georgia (2)
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia (11)
Friendship Plaza, Downtown Cartersville, Georgia (1)
Grand Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia (5)
Legion Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia (6)
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia (17)
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia (17)
Rose Lawn Museum, Cartersville, Georgia (1)
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville, Georgia (4)
The Church at Liberty Square (1)
Trinity United Methodist Church (1)
All Events
Western American Art South of the Sweet Tea Line III
September 24, 2011 - February 12, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-1300
This is the Booth Museum's triennial exhibition series, featuring seldom seen great works of art from public and private Southern collections. Included are more than 50 paintings and sculpture in a range of media and styles covering over 150 years of art history.

Venue:
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.3 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right at Booth sign onto Gilmer Street. Museum is in the third block on the left, parking is on the right.
Address
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia
Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 ages 65+, $7 students, ages 12 & under and active military free. Members admitted free.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.

770-387-1300
Venue Website

Nikon Small World Photomicrography Exhibition
January 20, 2012 - May 6, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-606-5700
Photography through the microscope is a technically challenging field. To honor excellence in photomicrography Nikon holds an annual international competition to identify the top images taken through a microscope. Tellus is proud to present the top 20 photomicrographs from the 2011 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.

Venue:
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 293, US 411 south, left at Holiday Inn onto Tellus Drive.
Address
100 Tellus Drive
Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Hours: Open Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museum Admission: $12 adults, $10 senior citizens ages 65+, $8 children ages 3-17 and students with ID, Free to Tellus Museum Members and Active Military with ID. Add a Planetarium Show package to any admission for just $3 per person (only $2 for Tellus members and Military receives one free show).
770-606-5700
Venue Website

The Tuskegee Airmen: The Segregated Skies of World War II
January 26, 2012 - March 17, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-382-3818
This exhibition explores the history and heroism of the first African American pilots at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama. The exhibit is on loan from Kennesaw State University.

Venue:
Bartow History Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right onto Museum Drive before railroad. Continue two blocks ahead to museum located "under the bridge".
Address
"Under the Bridge"
4 East Church Street
Cartersville GA 30120

Museum Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 senior citizens & students. Members and active-duty military with ID admitted free.
Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and Major Holidays.
770-382-3818
Venue Website

The Iconic West of R. Tom Gilleon
January 28, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-1300
Tom Gilleon brings a unique perspective to the iconic subjects of the West, and is best known for his translucent teepees. The more than 30 paintings in this exhibition expose viewers to the full range of his subjects, including grain elevators, Indians, horses and landscapes. Also included are several nine panel grid paintings reminiscent of Andy Warhol. Museum admission charged. Members admitted free.

Venue:
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.3 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right at Booth sign onto Gilmer Street. Museum is in the third block on the left, parking is on the right.
Address
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia
Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 ages 65+, $7 students, ages 12 & under and active military free. Members admitted free.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.

770-387-1300
Venue Website

Hob Nob with the Wine Snob
February 4, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-773-7480
Barnsley Gardens Resort invites you to a casual and entertaining wine tasting featuring six favorite wines of the "Wine Snob". Reservations required. $35 per person + tax.

Venue:
Barnsley Gardens Resort, Adairsville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 306, GA 140 west one mile, straight through traffic light, at second left turn onto Hall Station Rd. Go 5.5 miles, then right onto Barnsley Gardens Rd, approx. 2 miles to resort on left.
Address
597 Barnsley Gardens Road
Adairsville GA 30103
770-773-7480
Venue Website

The Return
February 4, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-386-7343
Back by popular demand, The Return Beatles Tribute Band following a sold-out performance in 2006. The captivating, fun, and exciting spirit that came to be known as "Beatlemania" is alive again in The Return - the world's most authentic and entertaining Beatles tribute band. Show time at 7 p.m. Tickets: Orchestra Level $25, Balcony Level $20. Call for reservations or stop by the Grand Theatre Ticket Office at 7 North Wall Street in downtown Cartersville. A performance of The Century Bank Entertainment Series at The Grand Theatre.

Venue:
Grand Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions

Address
The Grand Theatre Ticket Office
Located adjacent to The Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville
7 N Wall Street (Museum Drive)
Cartersville, Georgia
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m. The Ticket Office is also open one hour prior to each event. Tickets are also available by calling 770-386-7343 with credit card, Mastercard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted. Cash and checks are also accepted for in-office transactions.
770-386-7343
Venue Website

Gun Shows of the South
February 4, 2012 - February 5, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 563-927-8176
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission charged.
Presented by RK Shows.

Venue:
Clarence Brown Conference Center, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 290, go west on GA 20 approximately 1.5 miles to Conference Center on left.
Address
5450 State Route 20
Cartersville GA 30120
770-606-5763
Venue Website

Red Top Rumble 11.5 Mile Trail Race & Kids Trail Trot
February 5, 2012
Event Website
Phone:
Hosted by the Georgia Ultrarunning & Trailrunning Society on Red Top Mountain State Park's Iron Hill Trail. 8 a.m. 11.5 mile trail race begins. 10 a.m. Kids Trail Trot begins. 11.5 mile trail race features moderate to easy wooded trails with several bridge crossings and beautiful views of Allatoona Lake. Multiple aid stations along the course with a variety of food, drink and support. Course time limit is 2:45. Awards presented to Top 10 Male & Female, Overall Master and Overall Grandmaster. Finisher awards to all Kids Trail Trot participants. Pre-registered participants receive a shirt and goodie bag. Post race festivities include plenty of food & raffle prizes. Registration fees: Trail race $45 until 12/31/10, $60 thereafter; Kids Trail Trot $5. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Friends of Red Top Mountain State Park. Funds will be used to furnish a new family-friendly activity center inside the park. The Mountain Cove Discovery Room will feature exhibits about the site's rich mining history as well as local wildlife education. RACE FILLED TO CAPACITY WITHIN TWO HOURS OF REGISTRATION OPENING ON DEC. 1, 2012.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
February 7, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Valentine's Day Weekend at Barnsley Gardens Resort
February 10, 2012 - February 11, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-773-7480
Enjoy a romantic special menu at the Rice House each evening. Carriage rides will be offered between the Rice House and the Historic Ruins from 6-10 p.m. both nights. Call for more details and for reservations.

Venue:
Barnsley Gardens Resort, Adairsville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 306, GA 140 west one mile, straight through traffic light, at second left turn onto Hall Station Rd. Go 5.5 miles, then right onto Barnsley Gardens Rd, approx. 2 miles to resort on left.
Address
597 Barnsley Gardens Road
Adairsville GA 30103
770-773-7480
Venue Website

Cocktails for a Cause
February 11, 2012
Event Website
Phone: Sharon Hayhurst 770-548-6020 or Stephanie Johnson 770-363-4424
Please join us for the Cartersville Service League's Annual Ways & Means Dance benefiting Bartow's Children at 7 p.m. Tickets are $60 in advance, $65 at the door; includes live band, buffet, beer & wine, casino, live & silent auction. Raffle and mixed drinks - CASH ONLY. Cocktail casual attire - no one under 21 admitted.


Venue:
Clarence Brown Conference Center, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 290, go west on GA 20 approximately 1.5 miles to Conference Center on left.
Address
5450 State Route 20
Cartersville GA 30120
770-606-5763
Venue Website

Build and Blast! Model Rocket Workshop
February 11, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-606-5700
11 AM-1 PM. Member registration begins January 16; general public registration begins January 27. Members $15; non-members $30. For ages 8 & up, no exceptions.

Build your own rocket with expert assistance and then launch it on the same day. If winds are greater than 20 mph or heavy rains or severe weather threatens, this event will be cancelled and rescheduled.

Venue:
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 293, US 411 south, left at Holiday Inn onto Tellus Drive.
Address
100 Tellus Drive
Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Hours: Open Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museum Admission: $12 adults, $10 senior citizens ages 65+, $8 children ages 3-17 and students with ID, Free to Tellus Museum Members and Active Military with ID. Add a Planetarium Show package to any admission for just $3 per person (only $2 for Tellus members and Military receives one free show).
770-606-5700
Venue Website

Love Songs from The Movies
February 14, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-386-7343
Treat your Valentine to a night of romantic music from your favorite movies played by The Etowah Jazz Society. Proceeds benefit the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter. Sponsored by Cartersville Medical Center. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets $18.

Venue:
Grand Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions

Address
The Grand Theatre Ticket Office
Located adjacent to The Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville
7 N Wall Street (Museum Drive)
Cartersville, Georgia
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m. The Ticket Office is also open one hour prior to each event. Tickets are also available by calling 770-386-7343 with credit card, Mastercard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted. Cash and checks are also accepted for in-office transactions.
770-386-7343
Venue Website

Lunch and Learn
February 15, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-382-3818
One-hour program begins at Noon. Richard Hensley, retired educator and storyteller, will present Stories of the Civil War - "Faith, Hope, Love and Friendship."

Venue:
Bartow History Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right onto Museum Drive before railroad. Continue two blocks ahead to museum located "under the bridge".
Address
"Under the Bridge"
4 East Church Street
Cartersville GA 30120

Museum Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 senior citizens & students. Members and active-duty military with ID admitted free.
Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and Major Holidays.
770-382-3818
Venue Website

Booth Museum Evening Lecture with Herb Mignery
February 16, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-1300
7 p.m. in the Booth Theatre. Colorado sculptor Herb Mignery has been a member of the Cowboy Artists of America since 1984. He has won numerous awards at the group's annual show, including a gold medal for "Call of the Bison" in the Booth Museum collection. He will discuss the creation of this piece and the many monuments he has created. Museum admission charged. Members admitted free.

Venue:
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.3 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right at Booth sign onto Gilmer Street. Museum is in the third block on the left, parking is on the right.
Address
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia
Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 ages 65+, $7 students, ages 12 & under and active military free. Members admitted free.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.

770-387-1300
Venue Website

Senior Shenanigans
February 18, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-386-7343
Veteran Shenanigers Bob Rittenhouse and Wanda Capellero host the fun as Bartow County's favorite senior comedians keep the comedy rolling from beginning to end with the 18th Annual Show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are free; however, donations will be taken to defray costs of the program.

Venue:
Grand Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions

Address
The Grand Theatre Ticket Office
Located adjacent to The Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville
7 N Wall Street (Museum Drive)
Cartersville, Georgia
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m. The Ticket Office is also open one hour prior to each event. Tickets are also available by calling 770-386-7343 with credit card, Mastercard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted. Cash and checks are also accepted for in-office transactions.
770-386-7343
Venue Website

Booth Museum Gala - For the Love of Art
February 18, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-1300
5-9 p.m. Featuring a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and the presentation of the Booth Museum Lifetime Achievement Award, the annual gala is the Booth Museum's biggest fundraiser of the year. The 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Fred Fellows. Tickets are $150 per person. Call today to reserve your tickets.

Venue:
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.3 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right at Booth sign onto Gilmer Street. Museum is in the third block on the left, parking is on the right.
Address
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia
Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 ages 65+, $7 students, ages 12 & under and active military free. Members admitted free.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.

770-387-1300
Venue Website

Barnsley Gardens Resort Winter Wine Series
February 18, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-773-7480
Barnsley Gardens Resort's popular wine series is back! A different wine from various regions will be paired with a fabulous meal. Each dinner will be hosted by a representative from the featured wine estate. There will be amazing prizes, wonderful food, challenging trivia and great company! Join us on the following special evenings:

January 21 - Silver Oak Cellars and Tom Johnson, Silver Oak Ambassador return to Barnsley. Come find out why life is a Cabernet!

February 18 - Featuring the wines of Newton Vineyards and winemaker Chris Millard

March 31 - Join us in welcoming back one of our long standing favorites Blue Rock Vineyards and winemaker Kenny Kahn

Call today to make your reservations for these unique dining experiences.

Venue:
Barnsley Gardens Resort, Adairsville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 306, GA 140 west one mile, straight through traffic light, at second left turn onto Hall Station Rd. Go 5.5 miles, then right onto Barnsley Gardens Rd, approx. 2 miles to resort on left.
Address
597 Barnsley Gardens Road
Adairsville GA 30103
770-773-7480
Venue Website

5th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance
February 18, 2012

Phone: 770-387-5625
Take your daughter to this enchanting event sponsored by the Cartersville Parks and Recreation Department from 7-9 p.m. Registration is $20 per couple, plus $10 for each additional daughter. Light refreshments and a corsage will be provided. Pictures and carriage rides will be available for an additional fee. Registration deadline is February 10.

Venue:
Cartersville Civic Center

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, at second traffic light continue straight ahead 2 blocks to Civic Center on right.
Address
435 West Main Street
Cartersville GA 30120
770-387-5625

Tellus Lunch & Learn - Fossils: Where Geology and Biology Intersect
February 22, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-606-5700
In the private Dining Room from Noon-1 p.m. Lunch may be purchased in The Cafe if desired; no outside food permitted. Lecture begins at 12:15 p.m. Free to members and included with museum admission for non-members.

Cantey Smith will present the forum where guests will take home three fossils, revisit the basics of the science of fossils from biological and geological perspectives and experience how an object can engage, enliven and ensure learning at all ages!

Venue:
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 293, US 411 south, left at Holiday Inn onto Tellus Drive.
Address
100 Tellus Drive
Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Hours: Open Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museum Admission: $12 adults, $10 senior citizens ages 65+, $8 children ages 3-17 and students with ID, Free to Tellus Museum Members and Active Military with ID. Add a Planetarium Show package to any admission for just $3 per person (only $2 for Tellus members and Military receives one free show).
770-606-5700
Venue Website

Bartow History Museum Evening Lecture Series
February 23, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-382-3818
7 p.m. Bibby Morgan, John Morgan, and Victor Morgan will discuss the life of their uncle, John Henry Morgan, a Tuskegee Airman who served in WWII. They will have photographs and other artifacts from their uncle's life to share with visitors.

Venue:
Bartow History Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right onto Museum Drive before railroad. Continue two blocks ahead to museum located "under the bridge".
Address
"Under the Bridge"
4 East Church Street
Cartersville GA 30120

Museum Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 senior citizens & students. Members and active-duty military with ID admitted free.
Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and Major Holidays.
770-382-3818
Venue Website

Tellus Family Science Night
February 24, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-606-5700
5-9 PM. This dinosaur-themed event will feature special guest Buddy the Dinosaur, the inquisitve and fun-loving star of the children's television show "Dinosaur Train" on PBS. Learn about ancient life, complete fun activities, and explore a fossil record to become a Tellus junion paleontologist. Children who finish all the activities will receive a special certificate. Tellus will be open late and will feature hands-on activities for kids, planetarium shows and tours of the observatory. This event is free for members and included with the cost of regular admission for non-members.


Venue:
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 293, US 411 south, left at Holiday Inn onto Tellus Drive.
Address
100 Tellus Drive
Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Hours: Open Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museum Admission: $12 adults, $10 senior citizens ages 65+, $8 children ages 3-17 and students with ID, Free to Tellus Museum Members and Active Military with ID. Add a Planetarium Show package to any admission for just $3 per person (only $2 for Tellus members and Military receives one free show).
770-606-5700
Venue Website

Romeo and Juliet
February 24, 2012 - February 25, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-386-7343
By William Shakespeare. A Pumphouse Players performance directed by Alan Sanders.
Shakespeare's tragic love story about the world's most famous lovers comes alive on stage.
Evening shows 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Matinee 2 p.m.
Tickets: $15, or $13 PHP Members and groups of 10 or more.

Venue:
Grand Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions

Address
The Grand Theatre Ticket Office
Located adjacent to The Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville
7 N Wall Street (Museum Drive)
Cartersville, Georgia
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m. The Ticket Office is also open one hour prior to each event. Tickets are also available by calling 770-386-7343 with credit card, Mastercard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted. Cash and checks are also accepted for in-office transactions.
770-386-7343
Venue Website

2012 Northwest Georgia Home and Garden Show
February 25, 2012 - February 26, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 706-291-9496 x123
Rome Radio Partners presents the Northwest Georgia Home and Garden Show Saturday 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. The 2012 Home and Garden expo will showcase indoor and outdoor businesses from all over the northwest Georgia area. The weekend will be packed full of remodeling ideas from the pros, lawn and garden ideas from the experts, and everything in between. Learn tips for your next "Do It Yourself" project or roam around and find the perfect business for your next big home improvement job.


Venue:
Clarence Brown Conference Center, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 290, go west on GA 20 approximately 1.5 miles to Conference Center on left.
Address
5450 State Route 20
Cartersville GA 30120
770-606-5763
Venue Website

Hob Nob with the Wine Snob
February 25, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-773-7480
Barnsley Gardens Resort invites you to a casual and entertaining wine tasting featuring six favorite wines of the "Wine Snob". Reservations required. $35 per person + tax.

Venue:
Barnsley Gardens Resort, Adairsville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 306, GA 140 west one mile, straight through traffic light, at second left turn onto Hall Station Rd. Go 5.5 miles, then right onto Barnsley Gardens Rd, approx. 2 miles to resort on left.
Address
597 Barnsley Gardens Road
Adairsville GA 30103
770-773-7480
Venue Website

Art for Lunch
March 1, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-1300
12:15 p.m. in the Booth Ballroom. This monthly forum features artists and/or speakers sharing insight into subjects relative to the Booth Museum collection. Lunch is available for purchase. Call for more details.

Venue:
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.3 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right at Booth sign onto Gilmer Street. Museum is in the third block on the left, parking is on the right.
Address
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia
Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 ages 65+, $7 students, ages 12 & under and active military free. Members admitted free.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.

770-387-1300
Venue Website

Fresh Manna Conference
March 1, 2012 - March 3, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-448-9300
Ministering to the total woman - mind, body and spirit. Register online - fee $65. Hosted by the North Georgia Church of God Women's Ministries. Guests include Sue Becker, Babbie Mason, David Meinz, and Michelle Davenport.

Venue:
The Church at Liberty Square

Directions
I-75 Exit 290, go west on GA 20 approximately one mile. Right at traffic light, left on Libery Square.
Address
2001 Liberty Square Dr
Cartersville GA 30121


God's Little Sprouts Children's Consignment Sale
March 2, 2012 - March 3, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-355-6470
Gently used, quality items for infants, boys and girls including clothes, shoes, toys, books, games, bikes, baby furniture, layette sets, maternity wear, strollers, car seats and more! Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-Noon (selected items will be available for half-price on Saturday only). Proceeds benefit various church ministries, as well as local charities, organizations, and needy individuals.

Venue:
Trinity United Methodist Church

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, GA 113 south approximately 3 miles through downtown Cartersville to church on left.
Address
814 West Avenue, Cartersville GA 30120


Tellus Lecture Series - Tweet Me Up NASA with Joe Schulman
March 2, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-606-5700
7 p.m. Director of Marketing Joe Schulman was invited by NASA to a special tweetup to view the November rocket launch carrying the Mars Rover Curiosity. A tweetup is a gathering of Twitter users who use the social media site to report on what they are doing. The November tweetup featured people from all over the world. Joe toured Kennedy Space Center and tweeted about his experiences and the launch. See behind-the-scenes photos of Kennedy Space Center and learn all about his unique trip to see a historic rocket launch. The galleries will remain open until 9 p.m. Free to members and included with cost of museum admission for non-members.

Venue:
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 293, US 411 south, left at Holiday Inn onto Tellus Drive.
Address
100 Tellus Drive
Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Hours: Open Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museum Admission: $12 adults, $10 senior citizens ages 65+, $8 children ages 3-17 and students with ID, Free to Tellus Museum Members and Active Military with ID. Add a Planetarium Show package to any admission for just $3 per person (only $2 for Tellus members and Military receives one free show).
770-606-5700
Venue Website

Mayor Matt's March Mountain March
March 3, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625
Join Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini and the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host this guided hike on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail to celebrate Spring beauty on the trail. The hike departs from the West Trailhead and embarks on a 1.57 mile hike to the summit at 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the City of Cartersville. Hike may be canceled due to bad weather. Meet at 9:45 a.m. then depart with the group at 10 a.m. for a trek to the David G. Archer Overlook.

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Comedian Henry Cho
March 3, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-386-7343
Always making the most of who he is, Henry Cho recently inked a deal with CBS and Paramount Studios to co-create and star in his own sitcom based on life as a Korean-American, born and raised in Tennessee. Henry's TV and film credits include appearances on NBC's The Tonight Show, CBS's The Late, Late Show, and many guest roles on various network sitcoms. He can also be heard on Sirius, XM and Blue Collar Radio. The adult, but clean comedy, is something the entire family can enjoy. Show time at 7 p.m. Tickets: Orchestra Level $25, Balcony Level $20. Call for reservations or stop by the Grand Theatre Ticket Office at 7 North Wall Street in downtown Cartersville. A performance of The Century Bank Entertainment Series at The Grand Theatre.

Venue:
Grand Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions

Address
The Grand Theatre Ticket Office
Located adjacent to The Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville
7 N Wall Street (Museum Drive)
Cartersville, Georgia
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m. The Ticket Office is also open one hour prior to each event. Tickets are also available by calling 770-386-7343 with credit card, Mastercard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted. Cash and checks are also accepted for in-office transactions.
770-386-7343
Venue Website

The Plantation System in the Etowah Valley
March 6, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-382-3818
Father Phillip Scott, Greek Orthodox priest, will lecture on the early plantations of our area, a subject which spurred him to write a book with the same title. The program is co-sponsored by the Etowah Valley Historical Society and the Bartow History Center. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the lecture program at 7 p.m.

Venue:
Bartow History Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right onto Museum Drive before railroad. Continue two blocks ahead to museum located "under the bridge".
Address
"Under the Bridge"
4 East Church Street
Cartersville GA 30120

Museum Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 senior citizens & students. Members and active-duty military with ID admitted free.
Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and Major Holidays.
770-382-3818
Venue Website

Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
March 8, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
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9th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering
March 8, 2012 - March 11, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-1300
Join us for a four-day celebration of the West including an exhibition opening with featured artist Tom Gilleon; featured entertainer Marty Stuart; the finals of the "Writing Through Art Literary Contest"; children's activities; banjo, mandolin, guitar and fiddle contests; chuck wagon and Dutch oven cooking contests; a poetry writing workshop; cowboy church; and much more. Nominal fee for some activities. Concert tickets sold separately. Museum admission charged. For complete details see www.boothmuseum.org.

Venue:
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.3 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right at Booth sign onto Gilmer Street. Museum is in the third block on the left, parking is on the right.
Address
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia
Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 ages 65+, $7 students, ages 12 & under and active military free. Members admitted free.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.

770-387-1300
Venue Website

American Legacy - Our National Parks, On Location with the Plein-Air Painters of America
March 8, 2012 - August 26, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-1300
To create this exhibition, organized by the Haggin Museum in California, 38 members and guests of the Plein-Air Painters of America selected their favorite park and set up their easels at sites across the country. The resulting 100 paintings draw viewers into seasonal and daily experiences of color and light rendered in some of America's most beautiful places. En plein air is French for "in the open air" and is often used to describe painters who work outdoors, on location.

Venue:
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.3 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right at Booth sign onto Gilmer Street. Museum is in the third block on the left, parking is on the right.
Address
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia
Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 ages 65+, $7 students, ages 12 & under and active military free. Members admitted free.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.

770-387-1300
Venue Website

Booth Museum Exhibition Opening and Evening Lecture - Featured Artist Tom Gilleon
March 8, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-1300
5-9 p.m. Members and guests are invited to view the work of and meet Tom Gilleon, the Featured Artist for the 9th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering. Refreshments will be served in the Ballroom from 5-7 p.m. Then at 7 p.m. in the Booth Theatre, Gilleon will describe his unique style and his methods for creating dramatically lit teepees, nine panel paintings and figurative works.

Venue:
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.3 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right at Booth sign onto Gilmer Street. Museum is in the third block on the left, parking is on the right.
Address
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia
Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 ages 65+, $7 students, ages 12 & under and active military free. Members admitted free.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.

770-387-1300
Venue Website

Northwest Georgia Bridal Expo
March 11, 2012
Event Website
Phone:
Everything a bride and groom needs for a memorable wedding can be found at this bridal expo from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy complementary champagne and hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Center Cut Catering. Register for many prizes. Have a chance to win a honeymoon package furnished by Globe Trotters. Visit online for a $2 savings on admission and for a complete schedule. Admission at the door: $8.00 per person, cash only.

Venue:
Clarence Brown Conference Center, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 290, go west on GA 20 approximately 1.5 miles to Conference Center on left.
Address
5450 State Route 20
Cartersville GA 30120
770-606-5763
Venue Website

Hills of Iron
March 17, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226
Hear the roar of two iron furnaces once again in the Etowah Valley. The iron business in Bartow County was one of Georgia's first industries long before the Civil War. Take guided tours of the historic Iron Hill and watch molten iron pour from an operating blast furnace at 2800 degrees Fahrenheit. Scratch block molds will be available for purchase so you can make your own keepsake. $5 park pass per vehicle admission. Call for times and more details.


Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Etowah Mounds Artifact Identification Day
March 17, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
10 a.m.-4 p.m. A professional archaeologist will be available to identify and date artifacts brought in by visitors. Many interesting and spectacular items will be shown. Bring your artifacts, heirlooms and imagination for a day of fun and learning for all ages.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

Lunch and Learn
March 21, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-382-3818
Dr. Ed Bostick, retired KSU professor and Master Gardener, will discuss planting and maintenance of summer gardens. The one-hour program begins at Noon.


Venue:
Bartow History Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right onto Museum Drive before railroad. Continue two blocks ahead to museum located "under the bridge".
Address
"Under the Bridge"
4 East Church Street
Cartersville GA 30120

Museum Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 senior citizens & students. Members and active-duty military with ID admitted free.
Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and Major Holidays.
770-382-3818
Venue Website

It's All in the Timing
March 23, 2012 - March 24, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-2610
By Kip Henderson. A Pumphouse Players performance directed by Kip Henderson. They always say love is strange. It's even stranger when you are tricked into it! Local playwright, Kip Henderson, brings his hilarious comedy about falling in love and getting beaten out of it to the Pumphouse stage.
Friday-Saturday 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12, or $10 for PHP Members and groups of 10 or more.

Venue:
Legion Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad and proceed through next traffic light at Erwin Street. Legion Theatre is on the left.
Address
Located on West Main Street, in downtown Cartersville, Georgia.
770-387-2610
Venue Website

It's All in the Timing
March 30, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-2610
By Kip Henderson. A Pumphouse Players performance directed by Kip Henderson. They always say love is strange. It's even stranger when you are tricked into it! Local playwright, Kip Henderson, brings his hilarious comedy about falling in love and getting beaten out of it to the Pumphouse stage.
Friday-Saturday 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12, or $10 for PHP Members and groups of 10 or more.

Venue:
Legion Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad and proceed through next traffic light at Erwin Street. Legion Theatre is on the left.
Address
Located on West Main Street, in downtown Cartersville, Georgia.
770-387-2610
Venue Website

Barnsley Gardens Resort Winter Wine Series
March 31, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-773-7480
Barnsley Gardens Resort's popular wine series is back! A different wine from various regions will be paired with a fabulous meal. Each dinner will be hosted by a representative from the featured wine estate. There will be amazing prizes, wonderful food, challenging trivia and great company! Join us on the following special evenings:

January 21 - Silver Oak Cellars and Tom Johnson, Silver Oak Ambassador return to Barnsley. Come find out why life is a Cabernet!

February 18 - Featuring the wines of Newton Vineyards and winemaker Chris Millard

March 31 - Join us in welcoming back one of our long standing favorites Blue Rock Vineyards and winemaker Kenny Kahn

Call today to make your reservations for these unique dining experiences.

Venue:
Barnsley Gardens Resort, Adairsville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 306, GA 140 west one mile, straight through traffic light, at second left turn onto Hall Station Rd. Go 5.5 miles, then right onto Barnsley Gardens Rd, approx. 2 miles to resort on left.
Address
597 Barnsley Gardens Road
Adairsville GA 30103
770-773-7480
Venue Website

2012 Northwest Georgia Women's Expo
March 31, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-365-8310
9 a.m.-3 p.m. This event for women of all ages and features exhibitor booths introducing new fashions, accessories, health and beauty products, exercise demonstrations, door prizes and more. Learn how to get healthy, stay fit, control your finances, examine career choices, and discover new ways to look and feel better. Admission: $5 per person.

Venue:
Clarence Brown Conference Center, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 290, go west on GA 20 approximately 1.5 miles to Conference Center on left.
Address
5450 State Route 20
Cartersville GA 30120
770-606-5763
Venue Website

Easter Celebration at Barnsley Gardens
April 6, 2012 - April 8, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-773-7480
Hop on over to Barnsley Gardens for Easter Sunday Lunch. Seating times are 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00. $48 per person, $20 for children 6-11, under 5 eat free.

On Saturday enjoy garden tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (begin at the Beer Garden), plus family scavenger hunts and lawn games. Make an Easter Bonnet with the Fairy Godmother at 1 p.m. then color eggs at 3 p.m. The festivities conclude with live music in the Beer Garden from 4-7 p.m. Call for reservations.

Venue:
Barnsley Gardens Resort, Adairsville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 306, GA 140 west one mile, straight through traffic light, at second left turn onto Hall Station Rd. Go 5.5 miles, then right onto Barnsley Gardens Rd, approx. 2 miles to resort on left.
Address
597 Barnsley Gardens Road
Adairsville GA 30103
770-773-7480
Venue Website

Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
April 6, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



47th Annual Atlanta Steeplechase
April 14, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 404-237-7436
Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. The Atlanta Steeplechase is an incredible day of horse racing, tailgating, picnicking and family fun set in the northwest Georgia countryside. It is an all day event that includes live music, an air show, petting zoo, pony rides, shopping and of course the thrilling sport of steeplechase. Tickets by advance reservation, $30.

Venue:
Kingston Downs, on US 411 northwest of Cartersville.

Directions
I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 W to US 411 South. OR I-75 Exit 293, US 411 S.
Address



Etowah By Torchlight
April 14, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
Step back into ancient times as you walk along a torch-lit path to the illuminated mounds. The 3/4 mile tour includes walking 134 steps to the top of Mound A, which stands 67 feet high and served as the temple mound of the Etowah chief. Tour the Etowah Archaeological Museum and learn more about the indigenous people of the history Etowah Valley. Regular admission charged. Call for times.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

Native American Tools and Weapons
April 14, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn how ancient people made and used tools and weapons. See these items being made. Learn what needs made these skills necessary and how these sames skills apply in many places today. Take home a souvenir and much new knowledge. Also explore the Etowah Archaeological Museum, three earthen mounds and the village site along the Etowah River. Regular admission charged.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

2012 PT Solutions Cartersville Duathlon
April 15, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-529-0285
Be a part of this inaugural event in Cartersville. The PT Solutions Cartersville Duathlon includes a 3.1 mile run, a 19-mile bike ride, followed by a second 3.1 mile run. Both 5K runs are flat and fast with scenic views of Cartersville farmland and the historic Etowah Indian Mounds. The majority of the bike course winds along country roads with some fast portions and a few rolling hills. Riders will roll by farmland, wide-open fields and portions of the Etowah River. Event gets underway at 7:30 a.m. Registration closes April 8, 2012 at 11:59 p.m.

Venue:
Dellinger Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles into downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad and follow signs to Dellinger Park. 4 miles from Interstate.
Address
100 Pine Grove Rd, Cartersville GA 30120


Springtime at the Homestead
April 21, 2012 - April 22, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226
10 a.m.-4 p.m. When the troops moved, they often camped on the property of local civilians. Step back into the 1860s at the Vaughan Cabin to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of such an encampment as volunteers demonstrate daily life of the soldiers and their hosts. $5 park pass required. Also take a guided tour at nearby Allatoona Pass to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of The Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase from 10 AM-Noon both days. Both events are part of Bartow County's "Heart of the Chase" Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Pam Tillis in Concert
April 21, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-386-7343
She is a superstar and a survivor. A child of Music City royalty and a former rebel, she was determined to find her own way as a singer and songwriter - and she succeeded. A CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, she has written songs for some of the top singers in and beyond Nashville, including more than a few of her own hits. Tillis has charted more than 30 singles on the U.S. Billboard country charts, including her only Number One single, 1995's "Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)". She has also released 10 albums, with three platinum and two gold certifications. She is the founder of Stellar Cat Records. Show time at 7 p.m. Tickets: Orchestra Level $25, Balcony Level $20. Call for reservations or stop by the Grand Theatre Ticket Office at 7 North Wall Street in downtown Cartersville. A performance of The Century Bank Entertainment Series at The Grand Theatre.

Venue:
Grand Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions

Address
The Grand Theatre Ticket Office
Located adjacent to The Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville
7 N Wall Street (Museum Drive)
Cartersville, Georgia
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m. The Ticket Office is also open one hour prior to each event. Tickets are also available by calling 770-386-7343 with credit card, Mastercard, VISA, American Express and Discover are accepted. Cash and checks are also accepted for in-office transactions.
770-386-7343
Venue Website

Allatoona Pass 150th Anniversary of The Great Locomotive Chase
April 21, 2012 - April 22, 2012

Phone: 770-975-4226
From 10 AM-Noon tour the Allatoona Pass with Harper Harris of the Southern Museum and hear the story of the Great Locomotive Chase as it speeded through the Allatoona Pass. Walk along the railroad bed through the deep cut that was made through the Allatoona Mountains. Follow this tour with a visit to nearby Red Top Mountain State Park and experience life on a southern homestead with soldiers camped in the front yard of the log cabin. Both events are part of Bartow County's "Heart of The Chase" Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration.

Venue:
Allatoona Pass, Cartersville GA

Directions
I-75 Exit 283, go east 1.5 miles to pass entry on the left.
Address



148th Kingston Confederate Memorial Day Service
April 22, 2012

Phone: Linda Leachman 770-382-1747 or Nettie Holt 770-386-0146
2:30 p.m. Free admission. Kingston has honored their 250 unknown soldiers since April 23, 1865 in the oldest continuous service in America. The Kingston Woman's History Club began and carries on the tradition which now honors all war veterans. Military salute by Carl Boyd Post 42 American Legion with grave decoration at Confederate Cemetery by area Boys Scouts and local children. Following the cemetery service, a Memorial Day Tea will be served by members of the Kingston Woman's History Club at the Martha Mulinix Annex, Kingston Museum. All persons are welcome to attend.

Venue:
Kingston Baptist Church, Main St., Kingston, GA

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, GA 113 south to US 41 north. Take Rome exit onto US 411 south. Go 5 miles to traffic light then right onto Hardin Bridge Rd. Turn left at end onto Main St.
Address



Civil War Comes Alive!
April 28, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-1300
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Co-hosted by the Booth Museum and the Bartow History Museum, this event will bring the Civil War to life as we reflect back on the events of 150+ years ago. Re-enactors will offer displays and presentations on weapons, cannon firings, encampments, music, food, signaling, the home front and much more.

Venue:
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.3 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right at Booth sign onto Gilmer Street. Museum is in the third block on the left, parking is on the right.
Address
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, Georgia
Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 ages 65+, $7 students, ages 12 & under and active military free. Members admitted free.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.

770-387-1300
Venue Website

Chamber of Commerce Cookout
May 3, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-382-1466
Save the date! Details to follow.

Venue:
Taylor's Lake, Cartersville GA

Directions

Address



Archaeology Day & Iron Pour at Red Top
May 5, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226
Archaeology month is brought to life through hands-on demonstrations and informative programs highlighting the natural and historical aspects of this region and its inhabitants. Experts help you dig into the past, uncovering secrets and hidden treasures. Watch two iron furnaces in action and learn about the process of converting natural resources into a finished product.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Mountain Laurel Hike at Pine Mountain Trail
May 5, 2012

Phone: 770-387-5625
Guided hike departs the East Loop Trailhead at 8:30 a.m. Plan to arrive at 8:15 a.m. or early as parking is limited. See mountain laurel at its peak bloom on this 2.34 mile hike on compacted soil. The moderate to difficult hike takes approximately 2-3 hours. Hike is guided by City of Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department. Overflow parking is at the Allatoona Lake Resource Managers Office Parking area. In case of inclement weather (lightning or high winds) the hike will be canceled.

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
May 5, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Frankenstein Summer
May 11, 2012 - May 12, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-2610
By Catherine Bush. A Pumphouse Players performance directed by Suzanne Husting.
A dark and stormy night, a remote castle set above a lake, and a group of expatriate English literati. These elements brought forth the classic horror story, Frankenstein. This drama of conflicting personalities, fervors and talents includes the poets Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Sheeley, the novelist Mary Wollstonecraft and her half-sister (and Byron's erstwhile lover), Claire Claremont. Byron's personal physician, John Polidori, and Fletcher, the good and faithful butler are there to experience the emotional fireworks.
Friday-Saturday 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12, or $10 for PHP Members and groups of 10 or more.

Venue:
Legion Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad and proceed through next traffic light at Erwin Street. Legion Theatre is on the left.
Address
Located on West Main Street, in downtown Cartersville, Georgia.
770-387-2610
Venue Website

Morning Bird Walk
May 12, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226
In celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, take a guided a morning bird walk through the park. Call for more details. $5 parking.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Frankenstein Summer
May 18, 2012 - May 19, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-2610
By Catherine Bush. A Pumphouse Players performance directed by Suzanne Husting.
A dark and stormy night, a remote castle set above a lake, and a group of expatriate English literati. These elements brought forth the classic horror story, Frankenstein. This drama of conflicting personalities, fervors and talents includes the poets Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Sheeley, the novelist Mary Wollstonecraft and her half-sister (and Byron's erstwhile lover), Claire Claremont. Byron's personal physician, John Polidori, and Fletcher, the good and faithful butler are there to experience the emotional fireworks.
Friday-Saturday 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12, or $10 for PHP Members and groups of 10 or more.

Venue:
Legion Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad and proceed through next traffic light at Erwin Street. Legion Theatre is on the left.
Address
Located on West Main Street, in downtown Cartersville, Georgia.
770-387-2610
Venue Website

Archaeological Tour of Etowah Indian Mounds
May 19, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
Tour the Etowah Mounds through the eyes of an archaeologist. Regular admission charged. Call for times.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

Mountain Music Series at Red Top
May 26, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-0055 or 770-975-4226
Bluegrass, Traditional and Old-Time Music all day, each Saturday at Red Top Mountain State Park's Vaughn Log Cabin. Snack Concessions available on-site. Admission is free with $5 park pass per vehicle. Bring a lawn chair/ blanket to sit on. Please call the park in case of inclement weather.

2 pm-5 pm - JAMMING
Bring your instrument and a jam buddy for this informal music sharing.

8 pm-9 pm - CONCERT
"Bucket" donations appreciated. Call for a list of concert performers.



Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Day of Discovery at Etowah
June 2, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
Learn about recent archaeological discoveries at Etowah. Call for times. Regular admission charged.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

Junior Ranger Camp
June 5, 2012 - June 7, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226
Children ages 8-12 will join a Park Ranger for this three-day adventure to learn about backyard wildlife, water safety, and lost prevention. See live animals and much more! Space is limited. Reservations required.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
June 6, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Moon Over Buffalo
June 15, 2012 - June 16, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-2610
By Ken Ludwig. A Pumphouse Players performance directed by Corinne Scott.
This backstage farce is about an acting couple on tour in Buffalo with productions of two different shows, Private Lives and Cyrano de Bergerac. Fate has given these thespians one more shot at starring roles on the big screen in The Scarlet Pimpernel epic and director Frank Capra himself is en route to Buffalo to catch their matinee performance. Will Charlotte appear or run off with their agent? Will George be sober enough to emote? Will Capra see Cyrano, Private Lives or a disturbing mixture of the two? Hilarious misunderstandings pile on madcap misadventures.

Venue:
Legion Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad and proceed through next traffic light at Erwin Street. Legion Theatre is on the left.
Address
Located on West Main Street, in downtown Cartersville, Georgia.
770-387-2610
Venue Website

Summer Solstice Hikes
June 20, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625
Hikers and amateur astronomers are invited to join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host this guided hike on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail to celebrate the first day of summer. The hike departs from the West Trailhead at I-75 Exit 288 east and embarks on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the City of Cartersville. Hike may be canceled due to bad weather. Morning and Evening hikes will be held. See arrival/departure times below:
Morning Hike - arrive at 5:30 AM and depart at 5:45 AM
Evening Hike - arrive at 7:45 AM and depart at 8:00 PM


Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Junior Ranger Camp at Etowah
June 20, 2012 - June 22, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
Open to ages 8-12 can participate in a wide range of fun (and educational) hands-on activities at this exciting Native American historic site. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

Moon Over Buffalo
June 22, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-2610
By Ken Ludwig. A Pumphouse Players performance directed by Corinne Scott.
This backstage farce is about an acting couple on tour in Buffalo with productions of two different shows, Private Lives and Cyrano de Bergerac. Fate has given these thespians one more shot at starring roles on the big screen in The Scarlet Pimpernel epic and director Frank Capra himself is en route to Buffalo to catch their matinee performance. Will Charlotte appear or run off with their agent? Will George be sober enough to emote? Will Capra see Cyrano, Private Lives or a disturbing mixture of the two? Hilarious misunderstandings pile on madcap misadventures.

Venue:
Legion Theatre, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad and proceed through next traffic light at Erwin Street. Legion Theatre is on the left.
Address
Located on West Main Street, in downtown Cartersville, Georgia.
770-387-2610
Venue Website

Cartersville Century Bike Ride
June 30, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-382-5500
Registration begins at 6 a.m.(or pre-register for T-shirt) Ride begins at 8 a.m. 2nd largest Century Ride in the state with more than 800 participants throughout the southeast. T-shirt, snacks and lunch provided with registration $30. Ride includes 15, 30, 55 mile and century options. Three Mile Thrill fun family ride for all ages goes by Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site. Barnsley Gardens is a featured rest stop on other routes. Ride is fully sagged with R&R every 10 to 15 miles along the route. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Bartow County.

Venue:
Dellinger Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles into downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad and follow signs to Dellinger Park. 4 miles from Interstate.
Address
100 Pine Grove Rd, Cartersville GA 30120


Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
July 3, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Fireworks Hike
July 4, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host this guided hike on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hike departs from the West Trailhead and embarks on a 1.57 mile hike to the summit at 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the Stars, Stripes & Cartersville Fireworks display in Dellinger Park. Participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hike may be canceled due to bad weather. Meet at 8:15 PM and depart at 8:30 PM.

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Day of Discovery for Kids
July 14, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
From 1-3 p.m. Kids will learn what archaeology is from a professional archaeologist. Hear about history, see real artifacts, take part in mock excavations and much more. Regular admission charged.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

Red Top Mountain Family Camp
July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226
Call for details and registration.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
August 1, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Red Top Roaster Trail Running Race
August 4, 2012
Event Website
Phone:
8 AM. Registration closes August 2, 2012 at 8:59 PM. This is a great double and single track off-road running experience. The 5K will be flat and fast along the lake shore. Get ready for some beautiful single track and hills along the 15K course. The races begin at Red Top Mountain State Park Lodge Parking Lot. The woodland course features terrain of rolling hills, double track, minimal roots and rocks. The course is great for anyone who is interested in trail running but have never experienced a race. Visit event website to pre-register and for more information.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Flintknapping
August 25, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Did you ever wonder how an arrowhead is made? An expert flintknapper (maker of arrowheads) will demonstrate this ancient art form. See arrowheads, spear points and knives made before your eyes. Learn why this craft was necessary and how to get started making them yourself. Regular admission charged.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

PT Solutions Red Top Mountain Triathlon
August 26, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-529-0285
7:30 AM. Registration closes August 19 at 11:59 PM. See Event Website for details.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
August 31, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



33rd Annual Pine Log Arts and Crafts Fair
September 8, 2012 - September 9, 2012

Phone: 770-607-5350
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $3 ages 12+ Quality arts & crafts fair displayed in historic camp meeting cabins and open-air Tabernacle in this juried show. Enjoy BBQ and entertainment. Sponsored by the Pine Log UMC Men.

Venue:
Pine Log United Methodist Church Campground, Rydal, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 293, US 411 north 8 miles to Pine Log UMC (just north of GA 140 intersection, turn left by Exxon, go under railroad)
Address



Annual Kiddie Day Parade
September 15, 2012

Phone: Linda Gilreath 770-386-2597
For more than 50 years, area children, ages birth-5th grade, have paraded down Main Street in this annual parade sponsored by the Cartersville Kiwanis Club. Route will begin on Main Street at Bartow Street; continuing on Main Street to left on Tennessee St, left on Cherokee Street to the City Hall parking lot. Parade line-up begins at 9 a.m. and Parade begins at 10 a.m. Please register for judging in these categories: individual boy, individual girl, bicycle, group, and floats.

Venue:
Friendship Plaza, Downtown Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west on Main Street 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad and enter parking area on right.
Address
One Friendship Plaza, Cartersville, Georgia
770-607-3480

Etowah Indian Mounds Lecture on Georgia's Native American Heritage
September 15, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
Learn about pre-historic, Creek and Cherokee Indians of north Georgia. Regular admission charged.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

Beautiful Back Roads Century Bike Ride
September 15, 2012
Event Website
Phone: Jim Edwards at 770-606-9438 or 770-547-9438
An event to benefit the Hickory Log Vocational School. The fully sagged rides begin and end at the Anheuser Busch Brewery with a wonderful meal at the finish and the option for a self-guided brewery tour. The rides are 12 miles, 27 miles, 44 miles, 64 miles and a century, 105 miles. Rest stops every 15-20 miles with juice, water and goodies to eat. Pre-register ot register event day at 7:00am. Ride begins at 8:00am rain or shine.

Venue:
Anheuser Busch Brewery, Cartersville, GA

Directions
From the South: I-75 exit 296. Turn right off exit and turn right at first light. Follow Busch Dr. to brewery. Turn left into brewery and right into the parking lot. Sign in and register at the pavilion.
Address



37th Annual Arts Festival at Rose Lawn
September 15, 2012 - September 16, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-5162
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 12 noon-5 p.m. Free admission. A juried fine arts festival held on the spacious lawn of historic Rose Lawn, the home of evangelist Sam Jones. The show includes everything from fine paintings and jewelry to basketry, quilting, weaving, pottery, glass, photography and wood - all original works by exhibitors with prize monies being awarded in Juried Categories. Victorian House Museum Tours $5 adults, $2 children. Visitors will enjoy a variety of foods such as BBQ, fish and chicken, greens, apple dumplings, fat back and cornbread, sweet potatoes, roasted corn, stuffed potatoes, cotton candy, funnel cakes, ice cream and Cartersville Shaved Ice. AAUW Annual Book Sale also included. Don't miss the Hospitality Heroes Awards and prestigious People's Choice Award Winners presented by the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau on Saturday! Hosted by Bartow County Government.

Venue:
Rose Lawn Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles into downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, at second traffic light turn right onto Bartow St. then at 4-way stop turn left onto Cherokee Ave. Turn left on Fite Street to enter Rose Lawn Parking on left.
Address
224 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $4 adults, $2 children ages 12 & under.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m.
770-387-5162
Venue Website

Harvest Time at the Homestead
September 22, 2012 - September 23, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-0055 or 770-975-4226
10 AM-4 PM. Step back in time to the 1800s and experience the lives of citizens and soldiers. Demonstrators will bring the historic log cabin to life as they perform crafts and activities. Try your hand at woodworking, laundry, soap making and more. Stop by the Civil War camp and speak with soldiers. $5 park pass admission per vehicle.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
September 29, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



44th Annual Great Locomotive Chase Festival
October 5, 2012 - October 7, 2012

Phone: 770-773-3451, ext 26
Friday-Saturday 8 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Sunday Noon-5 p.m. $3 admission 6+ (free on Sunday). Arts and crafts festival in the town that witnessed Andrews' Raiders Civil War escapade. Today the entire town is on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy 30 crafts booths, artwork, entertainment, and 40 food booths. Little Mr. & Miss Festival Pageant Friday at 6 p.m. Grand parade is Saturday at 11 a.m. Miss Festival and Junior Miss Festival pageants held at 3 p.m. Saturday. Street dance on Friday & Saturday from 8-11 p.m. Gospel singing Sunday. Don't miss the special festival activities inside the depot at the Age of Steam Rail Depot Museum open for tours Friday and Saturday, including special Heritage Crafts demonstrations such as chair caning, basket weaving, quilting, beadwork, quilling, corn shuck dolls, nut dolls, drawings of historic Adairsville by Part Time Artist Skip McNutt. Learn about making chenille by hand.

Venue:
Adairsville Historic Square, downtown Adairsville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 306, Go west on GA 140 through traffic light, left onto Main St. one mile to historic Public Square.
Address



Battle of Allatoona Pass
October 6, 2012 - October 7, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-0055
Join Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, Red Top Mountain State Park and the Etowah Valley Historical Society in commemorating this hallowed ground. Tour the hillside and the railroad cut through the pass. Walk the trails, visit the star fort earthworks, and follow the old Tennessee Road just as the soldiers did in 1864. Explore daily life in the tent city. See rifle and cannon firing demonstrations.

Venue:
Allatoona Pass Battlefield, Cartersville

Directions
The Allatoona Pass is located south of Red Top Mountain State Park at I-75 Exit 283. Go east, cross railroad and continue 1.5 miles to battle site. Shuttle & parking available at Allatoona Landing Marina, just beyond the event site.
Address



An Evening at Oak Hill Cemetery
October 6, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-382-3818x6826
Voices will echo once again in Oak Hill Cemetery as the Bartow History Museum and StageWorks, Inc. presents "An Evening at Oak Hill." This tour through one of Bartow County's most important historic sites will give visitors the opportunity to learn about some of the area's fascinating residents of days past. Costumed actors will portray various "residents" of the cemetery, highlighting the people and stories of the Civil War. Call for tickets.

Venue:
Bartow History Museum, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Turn right onto Museum Drive before railroad. Continue two blocks ahead to museum located "under the bridge".
Address
"Under the Bridge"
4 East Church Street
Cartersville GA 30120

Museum Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 senior citizens & students. Members and active-duty military with ID admitted free.
Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and Major Holidays.
770-382-3818
Venue Website

Skills of the Past
October 6, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
Weaponry, flint knapping, basket-weaving and pottery making - all crafts essential to the survival of the Native Americans of the Southeast - will be demonstrated. Regular admission charged.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

Halloween Hayrides & Storytelling
October 12, 2012 - October 13, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226
History and fiction blend to make a spooky night of fun for the entire family. Listen closely as storytellers bring these haunted tales to life around the campfire. Appropriate for children of all ages. Space is limited, reservations are required. Reservations may be made online at www.FriendsOfRedTop.org. Call for ticket prices.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Halloween Hayrides & Storytelling
October 19, 2012 - October 20, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226
History and fiction blend to make a spooky night of fun for the entire family. Listen closely as storytellers bring these haunted tales to life around the campfire. Appropriate for children of all ages. Space is limited, reservations are required. Reservations may be made online at www.FriendsOfRedTop.org. Call for ticket prices.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Halloween Hayrides & Storytelling
October 26, 2012 - October 27, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226
History and fiction blend to make a spooky night of fun for the entire family. Listen closely as storytellers bring these haunted tales to life around the campfire. Appropriate for children of all ages. Space is limited, reservations are required. Reservations may be made online at www.FriendsOfRedTop.org. Call for ticket prices.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
October 29, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Nighttime Hayride and Native American Storytelling
November 2, 2012 - November 3, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-387-3747
NEW EVENT! Call for times and details.

Venue:
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, go west 2.5 miles to downtown Cartersville. Cross railroad, continue on GA 113, then follow signs to Etowah Mounds. Total trip from I-75 is approximately 5.5 miles.
Address
813 Indian Mounds Rd, Cartersville GA 30120
Museum Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $3.50 ages 6-18.
Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
770-387-3747
Venue Website

Come Harvest Our History: Tour of Homes
November 3, 2012 - November 4, 2012

Phone: 770-606-8862
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Noon-4 p.m. Make your plans to attend the 2012 Etowah Valley Historical Society Tour of Homes "In & Around Main." Tours begin with purchase of tickets at the 1903 gold-domed Bartow County Courthouse in downtown Cartersville. Shuttle buses will take visitors to the homes and return visitors to the courthouse parking. At each stop, hostesses will be available to provide historical points of interest and information about each home. Tickets are $TBA and will be available on tour days at the 1903 Bartow County Courthouse. Advance tickets may be purchased in advance from the EVHS Office (770-606-8862) in the 1903 Bartow County Courthouse.

Venue:
Cartersville, Georgia

Directions

Address



Old Cassville Cemetery Luminaries - The Burning of Cassville
November 3, 2012
Event Website
Phone: Dale 678-322-6967
Sponsored by the Cassville Historical Society. Beginning at dusk (around 6 p.m.) at the Cassville Confederate Cemetery and commemorate the 146th anniversary of the burning of Cassville on November 5, 1864. The Fifth Ohio Cavalry burned the town of Cassville. Only three houses and the Churches escaped their flames. The women and children of Cassville fled to the cemetery and hid among the tombstones to escape the burning town. Join the Cassville Historical Society for hot dogs, roasted marshmallows and a bonfire. Admission is free. Bring a chair to enjoy the fireside gathering.

Venue:
Cassville Confederate Cemetery

Directions
I-75 Exit 296, go west on Cass-White Rd approximately 2 miles to cemetery OR from US 41 north of Cartersville, turn right on Cassville Rd, then right on Cass-White Rd.
Address



100th Annual Stilesboro Chrysanthemum Show
November 3, 2012

Phone: 770-382-7773
11 a.m.-8 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children. Oldest chrysanthemum show in the state of Georgia. Many varieties are grown by ladies of the Stilesboro Improvement Club and displayed in artistic designs in the Stilesboro Academy (1859 - National Register of Historic Places). Enjoy lunch in the Tea Room, offering the same menu as in the 1950's - homemade Brunswick stew, chicken salad and fresh-baked cakes.

Venue:
Historic Stilesboro Academy, GA 113 SW of Cartersville, GA

Directions
I-75 Exit 288, GA 113 south 10 miles, left on Taff Road.
Address



Iron Pour & Furnace Demonstration
November 10, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-0055 or 770-975-4226
$5 park pass. Come see a demonstration of a miniature iron furnace, harking back to the days of iron production in the Allatoona Community. Purchase a mold at the park and then watch as the Red Top Furnace Crew fires up our blast furnace and pours molten iron into your design. When cooled, you can take your unique piece of iron art home. $7 for a scratch block mold.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Meteors and More!
November 17, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-0055
Star the evening with a presentation by the Atlanta Astronomy Club, then search the night sky with telescopes.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
November 28, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



A Red Top Mountain Christmas
December 1, 2012
Event Website
Phone: 770-975-4226 or 770-975-0055
Yuletide celebrations of the 1800's come to life as demonstrators take you back in time to Christmas at the pioneer homestead. Experience the sights, smells and sounds of holiday preparations and festivities at the Vaughan Cabin located behind the Park Office. St. Nick will be available for photos and Christmas visits at the homestead and Park Office.

Venue:
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go east to State Park on Allatoona Lake.
Address
781 Red Top Mountain Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State ParkPass is $5 per vehicle.
770-975-0055
Venue Website

Winter Solstice Hikes
December 21, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Hikers and amateur astronomers are invited to join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hike on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail to celebrate the first day of winter. The hike departs from the West Trailhead at I-75 Exit 288. Participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hike may be canceled due to bad weather. See times below:
Morning Hike - arrive at 6:45 AM and depart at 7:00 AM
Evening Hike - arrive at 5:00 PM and depart at 5:15 PM


Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address



Pine Mountain Moonlight Hikes
December 28, 2012

Phone: Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
Join the Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department as they host these guided hikes on Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. The hikes depart from the West Trailhead and embark on a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed to take advantage of the light of the full moon, participants may wish to bring a flashlight. Hikes may be canceled due to bad weather.
See 2012 Meeting Times below - Hikes depart 15 minutes after meeting:
January 9 - Meet at 5:30 PM
February 7 - Meet at 6:00 PM
March 8 - Meet at 6:00 PM
April 6 - Meet at 8:00 PM
May 5 - Meet at 8:15 PM
June 6 - Meet at 8:30 PM
July 3 - Meet at 8:30 PM
August 1 - Meet at 8:15 PM
August 31 - Meet at 8:00 PM
September 29 - Meet at 7:15 PM
October 29 - Meet at 6:45 PM
November 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
December 28 - Meet at 5:15 PM
January 26, 2013 - Meet at 5:30 PM

Venue:
Pine Mountain Recreation Area, Cartersville, Georgia

Directions
EAST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 east, then right at traffic light onto Spur 20. Go approximately 4 miles to parking area on right. WEST LOOP TRAILHEAD: I-75 Exit 288, go east, then right at Pine Mountain Trail and Komatsu signs. The trailhead parking area is on the left just before the gated entrance to Komatsu.
Address


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