Community Calendar

Around & About

OCTOBER

7-10 The Etowah Film Festival is coming to Canton Theatre, with four days of film screenings. Visit www.etowahfilmfestival.com/about to purchase tickets. A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of attending the festival, or proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, will be required to attend.

8Sunset Symphony will be at Northside HospitalCherokee Amphitheater in downtown Woodstock at 7 p.m. Enjoy a free night of swing music with the Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band. Visit the special events tab at https://woodstock.recdesk.com for details.

9Think Pink Cherokee County Breast Cancer Awareness Walk registration is at 9 a.m. in Cannon Park in downtown Canton. The walk begins at 10 a.m. To register, visit cantonga.gov/thinkpink.

The inaugural Reinhardt University Athletics Golf Ball Drop, benefiting student athletes and the athletic program, will be held at the BridgeMill Athletic Club. The nine balls closest to the target, after 2,000 balls are dropped from a helicopter, will win cash prizes. Scan the QR code to purchase a golf ball and admission to the reception. www.reinhardteagles.com.

14 The inaugural Rock the Stock Concert, featuring Rodney Atkins, Pryor & Lee and Eric Dodd, will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cherokee County. The gates open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m., at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater in downtown Woodstock. For tickets, visit www.bgcma.org/rockthestock.

15 The 10th annual Collins Dixon Bend Your Knees Golf Tournament will be held at Fairways of Canton to raise awareness for pediatric brain cancer. The shotgun start will begin at 9 a.m. https:// bendyourknees.org/golf-tournament. History Alive! is an opportunity for children of all ages to interact with blacksmiths, pioneers, Native Americans and key historical figures in the Funk Heritage Center’s Appalachian Settlement, at Reinhardt University in Waleska. Also Nov. 12. Call 770-720-5970 to reserve a spot. Cost is $12 per person. 15 Gathering of Friends Silent Auction, at Tavern at Towne Lake, will support the fight against breast cancer, 6-8 p.m. https://bit.ly/3nbW7u9.

16 Woodstock Fire and Rescue Open House will feature demos, station tours and lunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring the family to Station 14, 225 Arnold Mill Road; free parking will be available at Allen Temple AME Church.

Gathering of Friends Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting breast cancer and the American Cancer Society, will have a 7:30 a.m. check-in, and a 9 a.m. start, at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Course. Sign up in the Pro Shop or call 770-592-9969, Ext. 1. www.facebook.com/gatheringoffriendsga.

Cornhole in the Community, a tournament hosted by the 13U Georgia Academy Baseball Braves, will help raise money for the team at Donovan’s Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, in Woodstock. Registration is at 11 a.m., and the tournament begins at noon. Spots are limited. https://bit.ly/3hHhP5y. 23 Plans are moving forward for the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at 8 a.m. in Etowah River Park in Canton. You also can participate online, and walk in your neighborhood. To register and receive the latest updates, visit https://bit.ly/3zYoJdJ. Contact Dan Phillips at dphillips@alz.org for more information.

24 Rivers Alive Clean Up is meeting at the Upper Etowah River Alliance office, 180 McClure St., in Canton at 9 a.m. Breakfast, snacks, gloves, bags and lunch are provide

29-30 The inaugural Red, White and Blue BBQ Competition for veterans charities is coming to the American Legion Post 45 grounds in Canton. There will be a special cook-off on Friday, and $5 tickets will be available Saturday. Enjoy live music, a classic car show, barbecue tasting and more. To join the competition, or for more information, contact Jim Lindenmayer at jlindenmayer80@gmail.com. 30 Born to Run 5K, supporting the Cherokee Scholars scholarship program at Reinhardt University, begins with registration at 7 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. https://bit.ly/3l5xTis.

NOVEMBER

6MIXTAPE, the ultimate ‘80s tribute band, will be performing at the Canton Theatre, 7-9 p.m. Step inside a time machine, enjoying a concert experience mirroring artists like Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Prince, Billy Idol, Blondie and more. Visit https:// bit.ly/3koeKZX for details and the link to purchase tickets.

11 Veterans Day Candlelight Ceremony honors veterans at the Park at City Center in downtown Woodstock at 7 p.m. www.woodstockparksandrec.com.

13 Rope Mill Dirty Duathlon and Trail Run will be at Rope Mill Park in Woodstock. Packet pickup begins at 7 a.m., and the 5K and duathlon start at 8:55 a.m. and 9 a.m. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Nov. 11. http://mountaingoatadventures.com/ropemill. Join Woodstock’s Recycling and Paper Shredding Event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Woodstock Elementary School parking lot. Visit www.woodstockparksandrec.com for a list of accepted items. 16 The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation is set to host its sixth annual Golf Tournament at the Woodmont Golf and Country Club. To register, visit https://wdstk.ga/tournament.

Oct. 9: Join volunteers for trail cleanup and maintenance at Fields Landing Park, 9 a.m.-noon. As many tools as possible will be provided. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Email cafussell@cherokeega.com. Registration ends at 5 p.m. Oct. 7. Oct. 22: A double-elimination cornhole tournament for ages 16 and older will have two divisions (beginner/intermediate and advanced) at Cherokee Veterans Park. Cost is $50. Email cthomas@cherokeega.com. Registration ends Oct. 17. Oct. 29: Kids, ages 6-15, can enjoy an instructor-led paint party at the Cherokee County Recreation Center, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $20 per painter. All painting supplies, canvas, drinks and snacks will be provided. Email latvoss@cherokeega.com. Oct. 30: Join a moderate day hike (approximately 4 miles) at Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails, 10 a.m. Cost is $10 per participant. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Email cafussell@cherokeega.com. Registration ends Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.

CHEROKEE RECREATION AND PARKS AGENCY

www.playcherokee.org Recreation Center: 770-924-7768, Aquatic Center: 678-880-4760

CANTON BUSINESS CLUB

Meets weekly, 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays at Reformation Brewery, 125 Railroad St. Check Facebook for an optional Zoom link, and other club news and events.

CANTON FIRST FRIDAY

The monthly block party, sponsored by the Canton Main

Street Program, will run 6-9 p.m. in downtown Canton. www.cantonga.gov. On Facebook. Oct. 29: No Sweat, Halloween costume contest Nov. 5: Glow Band (rescheduled from July)

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

Join Northside Hospital experts for a weekly virtual health presentation every Wednesday at noon. www.northside.com/community-wellness/classes-events Oct. 6: Dr. Karen Buhariwalla, Georgia Breast Care Oct. 13: Dr. Kimberly Hutcherson, North Metropolitan Radiology Associates and Dr. Erica Proctor, Northside Gwinnett Surgical Associates Oct. 20: Dr. Spencer Lee, Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists Oct. 27: Dr. Michael Hulse, North Georgia OB/GYN

CHEROKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.cherokeechamber.com

Good Morning Cherokee breakfasts are held at 7 a.m. monthly. Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2. Power Hour Networking, held at the Chamber office, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 5, Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

LANTERN SERIES

At the Elm Street Event Green in Woodstock; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check for updates at www.woodstockarts.org. Oct. 16: We Banjo 3 Oct. 30: Argonaut & Wasp