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

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

2. Kids in Recovery meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Cedartown Library for kids ages 12 to 19-years-old with substance abuse problems. For more information call Pastor Sims, 770-546-0772.

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. AARP Tax-aide will once again be available at the Cedartown Library this year. This program provides free tax preparation and assistance to low and middle income taxpayers with special attention to those 60-years-old and over. The program will begin on Feb. 6, 2013 and continue every Wednesday until April 10, 2013. Assistance will be provieded from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested are encouraged to come early to sign up as there are a limited number of returns that can be prepared daily. Registrants need their social security cards and ID.

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