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Hotel Transylvania Movie Night
📍 Dalton State
A Halloween movie night screening of Hotel Transylvania, hosted by Residential Life at Dalton State College.
Kids Library Lab
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Monday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Pasta Airplane Painting – Color a dried lasagna noodle and use it as the airplane’s wings! . Monday, August 24 @ 4 p.m. Friendship Bracelet . Bring your bestie and make a friendship bracelet together. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Kids Library Lab
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Monday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Pasta Airplane Painting – Color a dried lasagna noodle and use it as the airplane’s wings! . Monday, August 24 @ 4 p.m. Friendship Bracelet . Bring your bestie and make a friendship bracelet together. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
DIY @ The Library: Build a Worm Hotel — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, June 8 @ 11:30 a.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Thursday, June 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Monday, July 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 30 @ 5:30 p.m. Build a Worm Hotel – Get your hands in the dirt at DIY @ the Library! Create a worm hotel while learning how worms improve soil health and support thriving gardens. This hands-on program connects to our Unearth a Story theme by exploring the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Kids Library Lab
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 4 p.m. Celebrate with us by making a card holder for your PINES card. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 4 p.m. Shrink With You – We'll be making Shrinky Dinks!. Monday, June 1 @ 2 p.m. Fun With Fossils. Create your own dinosaur fossils with homemade salt dough Monday, June 15 @ 2 p.m. Dino Resist Painting. Kids can let their inner artist out in this fun dino resist painting program. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Kids Library Lab
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 4 p.m. Celebrate with us by making a card holder for your PINES card. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 4 p.m. Shrink With You – We'll be making Shrinky Dinks!. Monday, June 1 @ 2 p.m. Fun With Fossils. Create your own dinosaur fossils with homemade salt dough Monday, June 15 @ 2 p.m. Dino Resist Painting. Kids can let their inner artist out in this fun dino resist painting program. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
DIY @ The Library: Dino Soap Bars — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, June 8 @ 11:30 a.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Thursday, June 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Monday, July 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 30 @ 5:30 p.m. Build a Worm Hotel – Get your hands in the dirt at DIY @ the Library! Create a worm hotel while learning how worms improve soil health and support thriving gardens. This hands-on program connects to our Unearth a Story theme by exploring the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
DIY @ The Library: Dino Soap Bars — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, June 8 @ 11:30 a.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Thursday, June 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Monday, July 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 30 @ 5:30 p.m. Build a Worm Hotel – Get your hands in the dirt at DIY @ the Library! Create a worm hotel while learning how worms improve soil health and support thriving gardens. This hands-on program connects to our Unearth a Story theme by exploring the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Kids Library Lab
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 4 p.m. Celebrate with us by making a card holder for your PINES card. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 4 p.m. Shrink With You – We'll be making Shrinky Dinks!. Monday, June 1 @ 2 p.m. Fun With Fossils. Create your own dinosaur fossils with homemade salt dough Monday, June 15 @ 2 p.m. Dino Resist Painting. Kids can let their inner artist out in this fun dino resist painting program. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
DIY @ The Library: Keepsake Coasters — Adults (Spanish translator present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, June 8 @ 11:30 a.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Thursday, June 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Monday, July 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 30 @ 5:30 p.m. Build a Worm Hotel – Get your hands in the dirt at DIY @ the Library! Create a worm hotel while learning how worms improve soil health and support thriving gardens. This hands-on program connects to our Unearth a Story theme by exploring the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
2026 TOGKF North America Spring Gasshuku
📍 International Okinawan Cultural Education Center
2026 TOGKF North America Spring Gasshuku With Kuramoto Sensei and Yonezato Sensei from Okinawa Adult training will be held at the Ten Chi Jin Dojo June 4-7 Adult training will begin Thursday morning, June 4th, and continue through Sunday morning, June 7th. Thurs, Fri, and Sat training session times: Session 1 is from 10:00 am until noon, and Session 2 is from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Sunday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm Youth training will be on Friday evening, June 5, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, and Saturday morning, from 10:00 am until noon, at the new Varnell Community Center across from the dojo. Travel: We are in the suburbs of Dalton. Unless you want to spend money on Uber and taxis, you should consider renting a car. From the Chattanooga Airport to the dojo is about 22 miles. From the host hotel to the dojo is about 15 minutes. Host Hotel: The Carpentry Hotel. Their physical address is 204 West Cuyler Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Their web address is https://thecarpentryhotel.com or (706) 529-3040. I have negotiated a $189 nightly group rate under TOGKF-North America. The host hotel is within walking distance of all nightlife and restaurants. The Sayonara Party will be held at Hamilton's, located at 243 North Hamilton Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Afterward, head on over to their sister venue, Crescent City, for more drinks, dancing, and live music!