Community Calendar

OCTOBER

Through Oct. 3

Participating restaurants will celebrate WDSTKtoberfest, offering Bavarian food and beverage specials, in downtown Woodstock. https://bit.ly/2YEjYbH.

2Next Step Ministries’ 2021 Run, Walk or Roll 5K will be held at First Baptist Woodstock, and the 5K begins at 8 a.m. To register, visit www.runwalkorroll.com. Bring your pets to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock (1208 Rose Creek Drive) at 10:30 a.m. for a Blessing of the Animals Service. gslutheran.org. A WDSTKtoberfest Pub Crawl is happening in downtown Woodstock, 2-6 p.m. Participants will get an entry form at their first restaurant, and they will receive a stamp on their form for each restaurant visited. Five stamps can be redeemed for a boot glass with the event logo at the Visit Woodstock GA tent, which closes at 7 p.m. The 15th annual Senior Extravaganza is back at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater in Woodstock, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet experts to answer your retirement questions. https://saltcherokee.com/events. A car show, benefitting Team Ezra, is set for 1-5 p.m. at First Baptist Church Woodstock. Proceeds from the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation event will help the family of a Woodstock police officer, whose 5-year-old son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Details on the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation Facebook page.

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. 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. 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.

The Cherokee Music Teachers Association

will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. at the Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University. The meeting will be followed by a program on relaxation techniques, presented by Dr. Alex Wasserman of Reinhardt University. This event is free to the public. For more information, contact Linda Lokey at linda@lokey.net. 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 provided.

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 for 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.

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NOVEMBER

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.

Through Oct. 31

Erik Scherb and Madeleine Soloway, a duo exhibit in the Reeves House, featuring these photographers, who play with light and dark in different ways. Oct. 1

iThink Improv is back and ready to get its audiences rolling down the aisle with laughter, fully spaced out in the theater. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content). Oct. 2

The Lasting Laugh is a comedy series that brings in Atlanta-based comedians monthly, with Jessica It’s All Good as the host. Recommended for ages 12-plus (content). Oct. 8-17

Disney’s Descendants, a musical comedy performed by students in grades 3-8, highlights the beloved characters and hit songs from the films. Oct. 10

Art on the Green will feature paintings, mixed media, photography, jewelry, gifts and more from local artists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

Oct. 29-Nov. 14

Dogfight, the musical, follows a group of Marines who have

Join Northside Hospital experts for a weekly virtual health one last night in San Francisco. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek presentation every Wednesday at noon. & Justin Paul. Recommended for ages 16-plus (content). 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, CHEROKEE RECREATION AND PARKS AGENCY Northside Gwinnett Surgical Associates www.playcherokee.org Recreation Center: 770-924-7768, Oct. 20: Dr. Spencer Lee, Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists Aquatic Center: 678-880-4760 Oct. 27: Dr. Michael Hulse, North Georgia OB/GYN 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 LANTERN SERIES must be accompanied by an adult. Email cafussell@ cherokeega.com. Registration ends at 5 p.m. Oct. 7.

At the Elm Street Event Green in Woodstock; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check for updates at www.woodstockarts.org. Oct. 22: A double-elimination cornhole tournament for ages 16 and older will have two divisions (beginner/ Oct. 16: We Banjo 3 intermediate and advanced) at Cherokee Veterans Park. Cost Oct. 30: Argonaut & Wasp is $50. Email cthomas@cherokeega.com. Registration ends Oct. 17.

CANTON FIRST FRIDAY Oct. 29: Kids, ages 6-15, can enjoy an instructor-led paint party at the Cherokee County Recreation Center, 5-7 p.m.

The monthly block party, sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program, will run 6-9 p.m. in downtown Canton. Cost is $20 per painter. All painting supplies, canvas, drinks and snacks will be provided. Email latvoss@cherokeega.com. www.cantonga.gov. On Facebook. Oct. 30: Join a moderate day hike (approximately 4 miles)

Oct. 1: Electric Avenue at Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails, 10 a.m. Cost Oct. 29: No Sweat, Halloween costume contest is $10 per participant. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Email cafussell@cherokeega.

Nov. 5: Glow Band (rescheduled from July) com. Registration ends Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.