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MARCH

2Join the Ash Wednesday worship services, with receiving of ashes and Holy Communion, noon and 7:30 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock. https://gslutheran.org.

7DJ Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Mondays at Woodstock Beer Market. Have fun, test your musical knowledge and win prizes. https:// visitwoodstockga.com/events.

9Join Lenten Services of prayer and healing, 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. 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 is 2-6 p.m. in downtown Woodstock. 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. 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. 26-27 The 15th 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. 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.

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. 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.

WOODSTOCK PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS

woodstockparksandrec.com // 770-592-6000, Ext. 1955 Registration is required for all programs.

March 5

Essential Gardening — Pollinator Gardening. Join Cherokee County Master Gardeners and Cherokee County UGA Extension representatives, 10 a.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road, to learn how you can do your part to help pollinators thrive in your landscape and our community. Participants will receive a plant or seeds. Cost is $5. March 16

Discovering Pickleball. Ages 18 and older. This hourlong class gets you ready to play pickleball, and you will, by the end of the session. Equipment is provided. The class is taught at 6:30 p.m. at the Dupree Park pickleball courts. Cost is $5. March 19

Essential Gardening — The Kitchen Garden. Join Cherokee County Master Gardeners and Cherokee County UGA Extension representatives, 10 a.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road, for an herb gardening class to put some punch in your culinary creations. Participants will receive a plant or seeds. Cost is $5. SKILLS — First Aid. Join the Woodstock Fire Department, noon, at 223 Arnold Mill Road, for practical, life-saving steps you can implement in an emergency with injury. The course is perfect for individuals hoping to stay up-to-date with current first aid procedures. Participants will earn a certificate upon completion. Cost is $5. March 24

Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop. Learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace, cover low-impact recreational techniques, and discover how we can all be stewards of the environment, 6:30 p.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road. Participants will be awarded a certificate. Cost is $5.

March 26

Bee Hive Maintenance. Learn how to manage your beehive in a real-time, hands-on way, 7 p.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road. The course is for new and established beekeepers. Registration fee is $50. March 27

Discovering Disc Golf. A three-class series. March’s session will focus on basic technique and strategy, 2 p.m., at Dupree Park Prodigy Par 2 disc golf course. Equipment for the class is provided. Cost is $5.

LANTERN SERIES

At the Elm Street Event Green in Woodstock; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check for updates at www.woodstockarts.org. March 19: The National Parks

May 14: Naughty Professor

May 28: Aditya Prakash Ensemble

July 2: Sub-Radio

July 16: Kyshona Armstrong www.woodstockarts.org

Through April 17

“New Media: Art + Technology” is an interactive exhibit in the Reeves House that explores the intersection between technology and art. March 4-20

“Sweat” is a masterful depiction of the forces that divide and conquer us. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets and laughs while working on the factory floor. Recommended for ages 16-plus (language, adult themes, violence).

March 25

iThink Improv is back and ready to get its audiences rolling down the aisles with laughter. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content). March 26

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

WOODSTOCK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

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

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