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Photo courtesy of North Georgia State Fair.

OCTOBER Through Oct. 2

The North Georgia State Fair is at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, 4-11 p.m. Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 12:30-10 p.m. Sunday. The fair features live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals, local entertainment, rides, food and more. Admission is $10 at the gate. Children 10 and under get in free. Online discount tickets can be purchased in advance, as well as discounted books of ride tickets. www.northgeorgiastatefair.com.

Through Oct. 20

The Rotary Club of Towne Lake (www.townelakerotary.org) kicked off its fundraising for the year with the 2022 Sportsman’s Raffle. Currently open, tickets cost $20, and only 200 will be sold. The drawing for a $750 gift card to Hi-Caliber in Holly Springs will be held Oct. 27. The winner of the raffle will be contacted by phone. For tickets, contact the Rotary Club of Towne Lake Facebook page, a rotarian or townelakerotary@gmail.com. 01 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is collecting hygiene items for veterans. Items can be delivered to the bin, on the front porch of the church, at 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock. Bar soap, shaving kits, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes and new socks are needed. 770-924-7286.

The ninth annual Run, Walk or Roll 5K starts at 8 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Woodstock. Register at www.runwalkorroll.com. The Honoring Veterans BBQ will be at Little River Methodist Church’s fellowship hall, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their immediate families eat free; all others are $5 per person. 770-926-2495. Join the 3- and 6-Hour Mountain Bike Race at the Blankets Creek trails in Canton. https://mountaingoatadventures.com/blankets6hour. 05 Tee Off for VAC, the seventh annual charity golf tournament to benefit Stand Up for Seniors, will be at the Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. https://vac-cherokeega.org/events.

Unwind Wednesday, featuring a variety of food trucks, live music and more, is 5:30-8 p.m. at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton. www.playcherokee.org. 06 The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation Charity Golf Tournament will be at the BridgeMill Athletic Club in Canton. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the tee off is at 9 a.m. https://wdstk.ga/golf.

07 Canton First Friday, a block party sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program, runs 6-9 p.m. in downtown. On the Border — the Ultimate Eagles Tribute will be performing. www.cantonga.gov. 08 Cherokee Veterans Community will hold Coffee With Other Veterans at First Baptist Church Woodstock, 9-11 a.m. The free event is for veterans only. To sign up, visit www.cherokeeveteranscommunity.org/events. Join the Etowah River Cleanup, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at 180 McClure St. in Canton. Breakfast and lunch for all volunteers. Gloves and trash bags provided. Email lori.forrester@ccwsa.com with questions.

The Caffeine and Gasoline Cruise In is the second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., in the Riverstone Walmart parking lot. https://bit.ly/3uuYZVR.

The next Cherokee Music Teachers Association meeting is 10 a.m. at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center. All those interested in CMTA are welcome. For more information, email linda@lokey.net. 09 Shop locally made goods at Maker’s Mash, a pop-up shop featuring local artisans, the second Sunday of the month, 1-6 p.m., at Reformation Brewery in Woodstock. https://visitwoodstockga.com/ events.

10 Cherokee County Educational Foundation’s Tennis and Pickleball Classic begins with warmups at 8 a.m. The 11th annual CCEF Golf Classic kicks off with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Both are at the Bridgemill Athletic Club. Register at www.cherokeecountyeducationalfoundation.org. 13 An Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m., at Little River Methodist Church in Woodstock. Wheelchair-accessible. 770-926-2495.

15 PoBoys Car Club’s Cruise In, is 3-7 p.m., at 1447 Riverstone Parkway in Canton. www.facebook.com/poboyscarclub.

Holly Springs United Methodist Church presents an afternoon of music at the Raise the Roof Concert, beginning at 4 p.m. Admission is free, but a love offering will be collected to raise funds to replace the church roof. https://bit.ly/3RWfzXX.

Bascomb United Methodist Church in Woodstock is holding a Dinner and a Show fundraiser for its general fund and music ministry, beginning at 6:30 p.m. GlowBand will be performing. For tickets, visit https://theglowband.com/Upcoming-events. 16 Little River Methodist Church’s Missions

Fundraiser: Family

Pancake Breakfast,

is 8-10:30 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. All-you-can-eat pancakes, coffee, tea and juice are included. Cost is $10 for adults, and children 10 and younger eat free. There is a $25 cap per family. 770-926-2495. 22 The Run Your Bundts Off 5K, benefiting WarAngel Farms, begins at 8:30 a.m. in Etowah River Park in Canton. https://runsignup.com/ bundtscanton.

The Woodstock Lions Club’s Sip and Paint event begins at 1 p.m. at 700 Freedom Blvd., in Canton. A $40 donation includes instructions, painting supplies and a glass of wine. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ sip-and-paint. 24 Cherokee Golfing for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. at Fairways of Canton Golf Club. Sponsorships are available. https://give.choa.org/cherokee-golf. 29 Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Etowah River Park in Canton. Opening ceremony begins at 9 a.m. https://bit.ly/3C7dvrx.

NOVEMBER

04 The seventh annual Glowball Golf Tournament will be at Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, 5-11 p.m. There will be a raffle event and an auction. Proceeds will benefit Cherokee County charities, including Never Alone, Goshen Valley and more. https://rotaryglowball7.eventbrite.com. 05 The inaugural Never Alone Lantern Festival will be held at Etowah River Park in Canton.There will be a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, spin art and more, culminating with an organized lantern parade at dusk. https://bit.ly/3B5jRFJ. 12 Cherokee Veterans Community will hold a free Veteran Appreciation Breakfast, 9- 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Woodstock. All military members, past and present, as well as spouses and children, are welcome. Register at www. cherokeeveteranscommunity.org/events by Nov. 6.

Shop small at Hillside United Methodist Church’s

Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the church celebration hall. www.hillsideumc.org/women. 26 The fourth annual LoveLikeReed 5K begins at 2 p.m. at Etowah River Park in Canton. https://bit.ly/3TTR8wd.

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RECREATION

Woodstock Parks and Recreation

woodstockparksandrec.com // 770-592-6000, Ext. 1955 Registration is required for all programs. Through October TrailStory gives children in grades K-6 and their families a fun, active way to read and enjoy Woodstock’s trails at the same time. This month, from dawn to dusk, visit the Towne Lake Pass Trail to read “A Tale of Two Beasts” by Fiona Roberton. Registration not required. Oct. 5

Discovering Pickleball gets you ready to play pickleball — and you will, by the end of the session. Equipment is provided. The class is taught at 6:30 p.m. at the Dupree Park pickleball courts. Fee: $5. Oct. 15

Join Amped in the Park with Burn Boot Camp Woodstock, 9 a.m., for a free outdoor workout at the Northside Hospital — Cherokee Amphitheater. At 11 a.m., stop by the Gazebo in the Park at City Center for a free Storytime Live! With Spider Gwen. William G. Long Senior Center Programs

woodstockparksandrec.com // 678-445-6518 Age minimum for all programs is 50. Registration is required. Oct. 3

Bring in your favorite recipes to be published in the Senior Member Cookbook.

Oct. 12

Day Trip: Harrah’s Casino in Murphy, North Carolina. Cost is $5. Oct. 17

Play Pictonary at the center, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 19

ART AND THEATER

Cherokee County School District

Contact the school front office for information. Performances are at 7 p.m. Oct. 6-8

“Pride and Prejudice.” Creekview High School. Tickets are $8.

“Little Women.” Sequoyah High School. Tickets are $7. Oct. 13-15

“The 146 Point Flame.” Woodstock High School. Tickets are $8. There also will be a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Oct. 20

A Night of One Acts. Etowah High School. Tickets are $7.

Oct. 20, 24-25

“Fortress.” River Ridge High School. Tickets are $5. Performances will be at 7 and 8 p.m. Oct. 26-27

“Charley’s Aunt.” Cherokee High School. Tickets are $7.

Woodstock Arts

www.woodstockarts.org Through Oct. 2

“Sunday in the Park with George” is a concert production of the days leading up to the completion of Georges Seurat’s most famous painting. A century later, Seurat’s descendant — named George and also an artist — is in search of what artistic path to follow; he finds the answer to his future in the past. Oct. 14-30

“The Rocky Horror Show” is a beloved cult classic, reimagined in limited edition packaging and updated for today’s nostalgia of '90s music ... without changing a single word. Recommended for ages 16-plus (language, adult themes). Oct. 15-16

Art on the Green is back, featuring paintings, mixed media, photography, hand-crafted jewelry, eccentric gifts and more. Oct. 21

Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Reeves House, local artists will create a piece of art on the spot that will be raffled off at the end of the night. Oct. 28

On the last Friday of each month, sit under the stars and enjoy live music at Jazz Night. Tables and chairs are provided; the outdoor bar will be stocked, and music will be playing, 6-9 p.m., on the back porch at the Reeves House.