The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, Oct. 1:

1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Burt Wood Park has activities Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors 55 and older may participate in activites. Seniors 60 and older may participate in activities as well as nutritional meals and trips.

2. A Cedartown Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday, Oct. 1 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. To sechuled an appointment call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Donors will be automatically entered to win a $1,000 gift card.

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 on the PolkFishwrap, contact Jake Carter jcarter@npco.com or call 770-748-1520.