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MARCH

10 The 2022 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. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite, or by visiting cherokeega.org.

12 The St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl 2-6 p.m. in downtown Woodstock. is Crawl-goers are encouraged to visit participating restaurants, and enjoy food and beverage specials. https://visitwoodstockga.com/event-group/pub-crawls. Join the Woodstock Waltz, 10 a.m., in downtown Woodstock. The 1-mile route starts and finishes near the arches at Chattahoochee Technical College. Proceeds benefit the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation. https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/ WoodstockWaltz1M.

The Celebration of Education Gala, featuring a silent auction, live music and cocktails, begins at 6 p.m. at the Northside Cherokee Conference Center in Canton. Dinner and program begins at 7 p.m. https://bit.ly/3HoC1E4.

14-15 Auditions for “In the Rest Room at Rosenblooms” by Ludmilla Bollow begin at 7 p.m. at the Hangar in Woodstock. Full-length comedy-drama, four females. www.cherokeetheatre.org.

20 Cherokee Chorale will perform Mozart’s “Requiem,” under the direction of Scott L. Martin, 4 p.m., at the Falany Performing Arts Center. Seating is limited. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for students. www.cherokeechorale.org.

24-27 The Georgia Food + Wine Festival, benefitting MUST Ministries, is coming to 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. https://georgiafoodandwinefestival.com. 26 Cherokee Warriors Baseball will host the 2022 Queen of Diamonds Pageant at the Cherokee High School Auditorium. The event begins with the little miss pageant at 9 a.m., followed by the junior miss pageant at 1 p.m. and the miss Cherokee High School pageant at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Cherokee Warriors baseball program. https://cherokeebaseball.square.site/ queen-of-diamonds.

APRIL

2Christian artist Matthew West’s Brand New Tour is coming to First Baptist Church Woodstock, 7 p.m. Special guests Jordan Feliz and Hannah Kerr also will make an appearance. Doors open at 6 p.m. www.brandnewtour.com. Cherokee Parks and Recreation’s Flashlight Egg Hunt event begins at 6 p.m., and the egg hunt starts at 8:30 p.m., at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton. Meet the Easter Bunny, explore the kid zone, make and take crafts, and more. Cost is $10 per child. www.playcherokee.org. Registration is open for Blankets Creek Trail Run, 5-mile and 9-mile races, and Blankets Creek Dirty 15/30 Mountain Bike Race. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit SORBA Woodstock. https://mountaingoatadventures.com. 14 A skin cancer screening event will be held at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology — Cherokee in Canton. https://bit.ly/3FlClBI. To schedule an appointment, call 404-531-4444.

16 The Woodstock Farm Fresh Market is open Saturdays through Dec. 17, 8:30 a.m.-noon. The market is located downtown, on Market Street and in Reformation Brewery’s backyard. Details available at www.visitwoodstockga.com.

19 Lecture: The Rural Cemetery Movement with Marcy Breffle, Historic Oakland Cemetery education manager, is coming to the Rock Barn in Canton. This event is free and open to the public. Stay tuned for more information. https://historycherokee.org.

23 A Night to Celebrate Chastity Schug Concert is coming to the Northside Hospital — Cherokee Amphitheater in downtown Woodstock. Enjoy music by Elton Live!, an Elton John cover band. Proceeds to benefit the Schug family. https://cherishchasityconcert.eventbrite.com.

Good Morning Cherokee breakfasts are held 6:30-9 a.m. monthly at the Cherokee County Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Power Hour Networking is held monthly at the Chamber office, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton, 10-11 a.m. Business After Hours, 4:30-6 p.m., meets in rotating Chamber member businesses, monthly (except July and August).

CHEROKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.cherokeechamber.com

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.cherokeek12.net/News/ccsdtheatre2122 Contact the school front office for information. Performances are at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

March 24-26

"Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella" Sequoyah High School. Adult tickets are $15; student tickets are $12. March 25-26

"Lost Girl" Cherokee High School. Tickets are $5. "The Drowsy Chaperone" Etowah High School. There also is a 2 p.m. matinee on March 26. General admission tickets are $12. Tickets are $10 for senior citizens and children, age 12 and younger. Tickets are $8 for thespians and drama club members. "Disney’s Beauty and the Beast" Creekland Middle School. 5 p.m. on March 26. Ticket price to be determined.

FALANY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

For tickets, visit www.facebook.com/ falanyperformingartscenter.

Through March 5 The University Opera is performing three nights, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Keep an eye out for details for each performance. March 11

Red Cedar Review invites listeners to enjoy stories told through their music, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The acoustic band performs a blend of folk, country-blues and bluegrass. March 19

Bee Gees Gold the Tribute is the ultimate salute and experience of seeing the Bee Gees in their prime, with the detailed vocal stylings of John Acosta (Barry), Daryll Borges (Robin) and Jeff Celentano (Maurice) as the brothers Gibb. Performances begin at 3 and 7:30 p.m. March 25

The Landscape of Guitar duo, Bruce Hecksel and Julie Patchouli takes the art of guitars to another dimension. The animated painting concert experience comes alive with the music and begins at 7:30 p.m. April 2

Relive the rock and roll magic of Fleetwood Mac with

Rumors: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Show, 3-5 p.m. From period accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances, the show will take you back in time.

Join Northside Hospital experts for a virtual health presentation every Wednesday at noon. www.northside.com/community-wellness/classes-events

March 2: Dr. Deep Shikha, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic March 9: Lisa Ellenberger, RD, Northside Hospital March 16: Dr. Fahad Khan, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic March 23: Dr. Alyssa Ligouri, North Georgia OB-GYN Specialists

LIBRARY EVENTS

www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org March 8

Let your imagination shine, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at Hickory Flat Public Library’s Lego Lab in Woodstock. Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. March 9

Stop by Woodstock Public Library for Senior Bingo for Books, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Win books as prizes, socialize with new friends, and have fun. Refreshments are provided. Registration is not required. March 12

LEGO Wars is coming to Rose Creek Public Library, 3-4 p.m. Compete in the Star Wars-themed building challenges, and prove you are the best in the galaxy. Register online. March 15

The Virtual Kids Book Club is reading “The Penderwicks” by Jeanne Birdsall this month. The club is perfect for kids in grades 2-5 and meets 4-5 p.m. Register online.

WOODSTOCK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside Hospital — Cherokee Amphitheater. www.woodstockconcertseries.com.

May 14: Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience June 11: Sister Hazel

July 9: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors Aug. 13: Black Jacket Symphony — Hotel California Sept. 10: Scotty McCreery