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 , 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 Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center. Applications are available at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton, or at cherokeechamber.com. 770-345-0400.
7 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 Work Readiness Wednesday, 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.
9 Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Cherokee The application deadline for the Cherokee County
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.
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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. 52
AROUND WOODSTOCK | December 2021
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-Red-Cross, to make an appointment.
WOODSTOCK ARTS www.woodstockarts.org
Through Jan. 2
“Small Town: Small Works,” is an open-call exhibit in the Reeves House for local artists, set around small works and the theme of small towns.
Dec. 9
The Lasting Laugh is a comedy series that brings in Atlanta-based comedians monthly, with Jessica It's All Good as the host. This special show is just in time for the holidays; get ready for a festively funny night. Recommended for ages 12-plus (content).
Dec. 16
iThink Improv is back and ready to get its audiences
rolling down the aisles with laughter. This special show is just in time for the holidays; get ready for a festively funny night. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content).
