The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, March 9:

1. The Kiwanis Club of Cedartown meets every Friday at 12:15 p.m. at Cherokee Country Club.

2. The Western Art invitational is on display in the Visual Arts Gallery at the Cultural Arts Center, 316 North Piedmont Ave., Building 300, Rockmart.

3. The American Cancer Society in Polk County needs volunteers. If you have a few hours a week or a month please call Sandy Matheson at 423-421-4092 or email sandy.matheson@cancer.org . For more information about the American Cancer Society visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-ACS-2345.

4. Transitions Hospice Care is seeking compassionate individuals to provide support and companionship to patients. Anyone who would like to become an integral part of the Transitions Hospice Care team and offer superior hospice service to patients and families contact Britnee Tow, Volunteer Coordinator, at 706-378-2273 or btow@transitionshc.com. Opportunities are available in Rockmart, Cedartown and Rome.

If you have an event you would like posted in the PolkFishwrap, contact Jake carter, jcarter@npco.com or call 770-748-1520.