Around & About APRIL
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Christian artist Matthew West’s Brand New 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.
9 Northside Hospital Easter Eggstravaganza,
1-3 p.m., features a petting zoo, carnival games, egg hunts and free refreshments at Etowah River Park in Canton. Guests are encouraged to bring donations of diapers and baby wipes for MUST Ministries in Cherokee. In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. https://give.northside.com/easter-eggstravaganza.
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17 Easter Sunday services,
with Holy Communion, begin at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock. The 8:30 a.m. service will be livestreamed on Facebook (@GSLCWoodstock) and will be available the following day on https://gslutheran.org.
19 Lecture: The Garden Cemetery Movement,
7 p.m., 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. https://historycherokee.org.
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The Cherokee County Farm Bureau Agriculture Expo, 4-7 p.m., features 30 agriculture booths, tractor and gardening classes, a children’s area, food and drinks, door prizes and more at Cagles Farm in Holly Springs. For more information, email sfpahl@gfbco.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.
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.
The Street Dog Dash 5K begins at 8 a.m. in Etowah River Park
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.
30 Benefit for the Children
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m, at 1208 Rose Creek Drive in Woodstock. Register to donate at redcrossblood.org. New Victoria Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m, at 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock (across from Hobgood Park). This free community event features egg hunts for infants through fifth-graders, as well as games, a cake walk, inflatables, balloons, popcorn, sno-cones and more. For more details, call 770-926-8448, or check Facebook: @newvicbaptist. Little River United Methodist Church Community Hunt begins at 10 a.m. Children will be divided into three age groups — 3 and younger, 4-7 and 8-12 — to hunt for more than 10,000 eggs. Free cupcakes and punch for refreshments. 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock.
Join the Bascomb United Methodist Church Easter egg hunt, for infants through children in fifth grade, 11 a.m.-noon. Activities include games, crafts and pictures with the Easter Bunny. For more details, contact Jaime McLemore at kidsinpraise@bascombumc.org, or visit www.bascombumc.org. 52
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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.
Service League of Cherokee County’s inaugural Gala and , 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 until March 31 for the Heritage of Hope Award. www.serviceleague.net. The Walking on Sunshine 5K Run/Walk for children with cancer begins at 8 a.m. at Etowah River Park in Canton. All proceeds go to the Sunshine Kids organization. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/race/ga/canton/walkingonsunshine. 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.
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The Cobb County Republican Women’s Club is hosting , 6:30-9 p.m. at The Marietta Strand Theatre. For more information, including the invited candidates, visit https://ccrwc.org/sponsor-the-convo.
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The 19th annual Kentucky Derby Day is a benefit for History Cherokee. Enjoy gourmet food, specialty cocktails, a bourbon tasting, a silent auction and a hat parade and contest. https://historycherokee.org. To learn more about sponsor opportunities, email ahenson@historycherokee.org.
