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March

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Save the date for the Cherokee County Educational Foundation Gala. Visit www.cherokeecountyeducationalfoundation.org for details.

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FEBRUARY

0 2 Trivia Night on the Green begins at 7 p.m. Thursdays at The Mill on Etowah in Canton. Gather your dream team and compete for first-, second- and third-place prizes. www.etowahmill.com/events

0 9 An Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group meets at 11 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at Little River Methodist Church in Woodstock. Wheelchair-accessible. 770-926-2495

11 The eighth annual Father and Daughter Dance, presented by Etowah Lady Eagle Lacrosse, will be 6-9 p.m. at the Etowah High School gym, in Woodstock. There will be music, games, raffles and prizes. https://bit.ly/3jpeBHC

Save the date for the Downtown Canton Chocolate Walk. Watch for details at www.cantonga.gov/events.

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Shop for locally made goods at Maker’s Mash, a pop-up shop featuring local artisans, 1-6 p.m. the second Sunday of the month, at Reformation Brewery in Woodstock. https://visitwoodstockga. com/events

25 GlowBand presents Experience the Eagles , 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at the Canton Theatre. The Atlanta-based group specializes in exceptional vocals, brilliant harmony and noteperfect music. www.cantonga.gov/events

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The 2023 Cherokee Film Summit, hosted by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, is set for 5-9 p.m. at the Yanmar Evo Center in Acworth. cherokeega.org https://mountaingoatadventures.com https://georgiafoodandwinefestival.com

Registration is open for the Garland Mountain Trail Run, 6-mile and 13-mile races, in Waleska. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of Garland Mountain Trails.

The Georgia Food + Wine Festival is back at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Celebrate the best of Georgia and the South, from its culinary superstars and beverage experts, to farmers, artisans, live musicians and more.

24 Bascomb’s Spring Carnival begins at 6 p.m. at Bascomb Elementary School in Woodstock. Keep a watch for volunteer sign-up information and details at https://bit.ly/3WL8hsq.

25 The two-day 2023 Etowah Wildlife Expo will be noon-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Mill on Etowah in Canton. More details to follow. www.etowahmill.com/events www.wingandrockfest.com

The two-day, 16th annual Wing & Rock Fest will be held noon-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. The free, familyfriendly event will feature a variety of chicken wings with bold sauces, as well as live music.

27 Registration is open for the inaugural Golf2Grow Golf Tournament, to be held at Fairways of Canton. Proceeds will help send four kids to summer golf camp. www.golf2grow.com

Recreation

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency www.playcherokee.org // Recreation Center: 770-924-7768, Aquatic Center: 678-880-4760

Through Feb. 8

Donations for Project Valentine will be given to Empower Cherokee, a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and can be dropped off at the Rec Center, 7545 Main St., Suite 200, Woodstock. Items include ChapStick, lotion, sticky notes, pens, markers, word searches, sugar-free and regular candy and more.

Feb. 11

The 17th annual Guns & Hoses 5K, a certified race for the Peachtree Qualifier, will benefit Sheriff Frank Reynolds Charities, which raises money to fill needs in the community, and the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, a nonprofit home for young men in the foster care system. When registering, the runner can select which team (charity) he or she wants to represent.

Woodstock Parks and Recreation Programs woodstockparksandrec.com // 770-592-6000, Ext. 1955. Registration is required for all programs. Fees are $5, unless otherwise noted.

Feb. 11

Essential Gardening: Growing Mushrooms. Join Howard Berk of Ellijay Mushrooms, 10 a.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road, to learn how to grow mushrooms at home.

Love Rocks! Gather to paint river rocks and distribute them throughout the city, 11 a.m. at 223 Arnold Mill Road. The activity is free, but registration is required. Supplies are limited.

Feb. 15, March 1

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

Feb. 23

History in Woodstock. Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the desegregation and integration of Cherokee County, with History Cherokee’s Harvee White, 7 p.m. at 223 Arnold Mill Road. Participants also can enjoy coffee and dessert.

Feb. 25

Essential Gardening: Edible Landscape. Learn how to incorporate delicious plants into your landscape. Join Josh Fuder and the Cherokee Master Gardeners, 10 a.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road. Participants will receive a plant or seeds to plant at home.

William G. Long Senior Center woodstockparksandrec.com // 678-445-6518

Minimum age for all programs is 50. Registration is required.

Feb. 10: Black History Luncheon, noon-2 p.m. Cost is $10.

Feb. 14: Valentine’s Prom Luncheon, noon-2 p.m. Cost is $10.

Feb. 15: Mardi Gras Murder Mystery, 2-4 p.m. Cost is $5.

Feb. 28: Day Trip: Marietta Museum and Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $10.

Arts And Entertainment

MadLife Stage & Studios

Events listed are held monthly at 8722 Main St., Woodstock. http://madlifestageandstudios.com

Feb. 7: Country Dance Night, featuring The Honky Tonkers, 7 p.m. Dance lessons start at 6 p.m.

March 4: The Jett Hearts — A Tribute to Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, 10 p.m.

March 17: The Troubadour Project: ’70s Rock Revival — Queen, Zeppelin, Bowie and more, 7 p.m.

March 25: R.E.M. Tribute — Dead Letter Office, 7 p.m.

Woodstock Arts www.woodstockarts.org

Through Feb. 26

“Corrina Sephora: Echoes of Ecology” is an immersive exhibit at the Reeves House that explores the themes of loss, transformation and the interconnectedness of all things.

Feb. 3

The Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe is ready to get its audiences rolling down the aisles with laughter. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content).

Feb. 4

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

Feb. 10-26

“Murder on the Orient Express” follows detective Hercule Poirot as he tries to solve who killed one of the passengers on a luxurious train. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content).

Cherokee County School District https://bit.ly/3CeUdPf. Contact the school front office for information. Performances are at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Feb. 3, 4

“Little Mermaid Jr.” Dean Rusk Middle School. There also is a 1 p.m. matinee Feb. 4. Tickets: to be determined.

Feb. 9, 10

“Mystery on 13th Street.” Woodstock Middle School students perform at 6:30 p.m. at Woodstock High School. Tickets: $5.

March 10, 11

“Junie B. Jones Jr.” Academy Street Theatre Group performs at River Ridge High School. Tickets: $5.

“Mamma Mia” Etowah High School. There also is a 2 p.m. matinee March 11. Tickets: $10.