Around & About MARCH
2 servicesAsh Wednesday worship
2 New Tour
Lenten Services of prayer and 9 healing
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.
Join the
, with receiving of ashes and Holy Communion, noon and 7:30 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock. https://gslutheran.org. Join
, Wednesdays through April 6 during Lent, 7:30 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock. Services will be livestreamed on Facebook (@GSLCWoodstock) and will be available the following day on https://gslutheran.org.
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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.
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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.
Cherokee Chorale will perform 20 Mozart’s “Requiem,” The
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.
Georgia Food + Wine 24-27 Festival The
, 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.
26-27 Fest15th annual Wing & Rock The
will be held noon-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Voted one of the Top 10 food festivals in the Southeast by Festival Rooster, the free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of chicken wings with bold sauces, as well as live music. www.wingandrockfest.com.
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Christian artist Matthew West’s Brand 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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The Street Dog Dash 5K begins at 8 a.m. in the Etowah River Park in Canton. Bring your dog, and put your paws to the pavement for a great cause. Proceeds from the race go to the Humane Society International and Soi Dog Foundation, with a percentage of the profits benefiting local shelters. www.streetdogdash5k.org.
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Service League of Cherokee County’s inaugural Gala and Benefit for the Children, featuring a live band, silent auction, raffle, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a bar, will be at 6 p.m. at Timbers on Etowah in Canton. Nominations are open for the Heritage of Hope Award until March 31. www.serviceleague.net. The Etowah High School Class of 1982 40-Year Reunion is set for 7 p.m. at the Eagle Watch Golf Club. Tickets are $50 per person, and food is included. Email Kevin Wilson at moosegolfclassic@gmail.com by April 2 to reserve tickets.
