Around & About DECEMBER
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An electronics recycling event is set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the county administration building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. The drive-through event is rain or shine, and is limited to Cherokee County residents. Visit the Cherokee County Recycling Center Facebook page for a complete list of accepted items. 770-516-4195. Proceeds from the Pork and Torque Twilight car show, 4-7 p.m. at 232 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock, will go to the PAMAH Foundation and Toys for Tots. www.pamahfoundation.org/events.html.
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Noon is the deadline for nominations for the 47th annual First Citizen of Cherokee County Award, sponsored by the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce. The 2022 honoree will be announced at the chamber annual meeting, scheduled for Jan. 20 at the Northside HospitalCherokee Conference Center. Applications are available at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton, or at cherokeechamber.com. 770-345-0400.
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Labs for Learning Webinar, 10-11 a.m., the
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce’s workshop about business solutions, is for members and future members. This month’s topic is business ethics. Registration is $10. Visit https://bit.ly/2Yuem3W for details.
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The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce’s , offers personalized support with résumé building, job search tactics and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/3wvAMOL to register. Join Northside Hospital experts for Wellness Wednesday, a virtual health presentation every Wednesday at noon. This week's presentation is led by Dr. Nathan Lytle with Bariatric Innovations of Atlanta and General Surgery. For registration, visit www.northside.com/community-wellness/classes-events.
County 9 Chamber of Commerce TeenCherokee Leadership The application deadline for the
Cherokee Class of 2022 is 11:59 p.m. The class is limited to 20 sophomores, who can apply at www.cherokeechamber. com. Participants will develop a sense of community while discovering the impact of teamwork upon their peers, schools and Cherokee County. Call 770-345-0400, or email meagan@cherokeechamber.com with questions.
Trivia Night on the Green begins at 7 p.m. Thursdays at
The Mill on Etowah. Gather your dream team and compete for first, second and third-place prizes. www.etowahmill.com/events. 50
AROUND CANTON | December 2021
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The third annual Love Like Reed 5K Run/Walk begins at 2 p.m. at Etowah River Park in Canton. LoveLikeReed, Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to help support the mental health of children and families in our community by providing financial assistance for counseling. www.lovelikereed.com.
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The Marietta Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society Big Chicken Chorus is bringing barbershop music to the Falany Performing Arts Center in Waleska. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/30uiUIP.
21 Young Adult Ministry
meets 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Liberty Hill Church at The Mill on Etowah. Join local young adults (specially designed for the 30-ish and younger crowd) for fun, food and fellowship. For more information, email info@libertyhillumc.com.
LIBRARY EVENTS Dec. 7
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All ages are invited to join staff from Cherokee County Animal Shelter for a pet owner class, 4-5 p.m., at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. Registration is not required.
Dec. 11
Ages 16 and older can design watercolor tissue paper postcards, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Woodstock Public
Library. Dress accordingly; this activity can stain everything. Register online.
Dec. 13
The Adult Eclectics Book Club is meeting to discuss “An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good” by Helene Tursten, 6-7:30 p.m., in the community room at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. Register online.
Dec. 18
Let your imagination shine, 3-4 p.m., at the Rose Creek Public Library Lego Lab in Woodstock. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Registration is not required.
Dec. 20
Children (best suited for ages 4 and under) can experience Toddler Sensory Play Day, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Rose Creek Public Library in Woodstock. Registration is not required.
Dec. 27
Appointments available to give blood at the American Red Cross Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. Ages 18 and older can visit redcrossblood.org and enter code RTJones, or call 1-800-RedCross, to make an appointment.
